multiple user camp stove suggstions

[dvellone]

I need to replace my 89 consolidated dutchwest 267 at my family camp and could use some input.

I'd like to find a stove that, unlike the 267, is simple and very user friendly. I think my castine and jotuls in general meet this criteria, but my concern is that the camp is shared by several users and although a couple of us have heated with wood stoves for years, some of our other family members aren't as familiar with operating a stove and I wonder if a cast iron stove is the right type for this situation.

No one involved is irresponsible or devoid of any knowledge of using a stove, but I'm wondering if there are wood stove types that are a little more "bullet-proof"and therefore more appropriate for camp and multiple person use.
I know the cast iron vs. steel debate rages on and I'm completely unfamiliar with steel. I suspect that cast iron stoves can be a bit more delicate in regards to over-firing.

 

[firefighterjake]

Why not go with an Englander . . . a good, relatively inexpensive and simple steel stove that has a near bullet proof reputation here. If this is for a camp you don't necessarily need a high end soapstone or enameled cast iron stove . . . sounds like you're just looking for a good, reliable stove to keep the place warm.

 

[greythorn3]

one of them 55 gallon converted burn barrel stoves might be a good choice.

 

[smabon]

+1 on the Englander like firefighterjake said. It was the first thing I thought of when you started to discrib your situation. I have never used one but what I have read, everone that has one loves them and the price can't be beat.