FlipFuel Lets You Consolidate Half-Full Gas Canisters (So You Never Have to Pack a Halfie Again)

Don’t pack a halfie! That’s the motto of FlipFuel, a nifty device that lets you safely move gas between isobutane gas canisters for hiking stoves like Jetboils and Furno360s.

The outdoor industry is always innovating, searching for ways to bring more comfort, less weight, and better performance from our camping and hiking gear.

But it’s rare that a product really changes something we’ve all come to accept. 

Jack O’Neill did it in the 1960s with the first neoprene wetsuits, greatly expanding the regions that could comfortably be surfed, and GORE-TEX fabric followed in the 1970s with the first breathable waterproof rain jackets.

Nowadays, chances are you head into the bush with a GPS in your phone and on your wrist, how good is progress?

But one thing has been true for decades: unless it’s your first trip, you’ve gotta decide between taking a fresh gas canister, a half full one, or both.

In fact, most keen hikers have a drawer full of them. Not anymore.

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How to Use a FlipFuel

The most surprising thing about the FlipFuel Fuel Transfer Device is how simple it is. It looks like the top of two gas stoves have been joined together, kind of like CatDog, and it has a twisty knob just like a hiking stove.

The idea is that you screw on two partially-filled gas canisters to transfer gas from one to the other. Thus you top one up, before emptying, puncturing, and recycling the other (or using it to top up more canisters).

Be sure to weigh both canisters before you begin so you don’t overfill the receiving canister beyond its capacity and original full weight.

To make it work requires a little setup. FlipFuel recommends placing the canister you want to empty in the sun, and the one you want to fill on ice. Otherwise the canisters would just balance each other out.

After a few minutes (FlipFuel recommends looking at a mountain while you wait), you’ll screw the canisters on and let the gas transfer commence.

FlipFuel Has Come to Australia

FlipFuel has reached Australia and is available to buy for $53AUD.

The reviews page is full of people experimenting with methods to transfer just the right amount of fuel from larger canisters, which could be particularly good for the lightweight (or money) conscious amongst us. It even has over 850 five star reviews!

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FlipFuel FAQs

Is FlipFuel worth it?

If you’re an Explorer who regularly uses a butane gas stove (like a Jetboil or Furno 360) the FlipFuel is definitely worth considering. Thanks to its compact size, lightweight, and reasonable price, a FlipFuel can save from carrying extra weight in the form of a big canister or two half-full canisters. It’s definitely worth it if you’re hiking a lot!

Is FlipFuel safe?

If you use the FlipFuel carefully following the instructions, it would be rare to have an issue with it. But remember, you are using pressurised gas, so don’t misuse the canisters.

What is FlipFuel?

FlipFuel is a small, handy device that attaches to two butane gas canisters and allows gas to be transferred between them in order to consolidate gas into a single canister.

How long will a 220g butane gas canister last?

How long a butane gas canister lasts depends on the intensity of the flame and the weather outside (extremes shorten the lifespan!), but expect to be able to use it for 1.5-4 hours of cooking time.

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