Brunton Raptor Stove - 2007 BCS

okay personal opinion here... but Primus stuff SUCKS, compaired to the stuff that Brunton was making. why they stopped making their stuff not to compete with Primus is insane. i've compared every single cooking device they have had simular to eachother and Brunton wins every single time! Why did the good stuff go away so that crappy stuff is all we're left with?

BRING BRUNTON PRODUCTS BACK, or at least sell your designs to Primus stuff better!

Great lightweight stove, with a reliable starter.

Got to use it on a winter trip. It was a bit slower boiling water and melting snow, but bang for the size, it cannot be beat.

Since I camp in more demanding environments, I must have a stove that performs well in windy conditions. The Raptor works well in these settings & does it even better with a wind break, if it becomes necessary. (Just remember to allow adequate ventilation for the canister). As far as fuel consumption is concerned, the Raptor is very similar to most other canister stoves burning 10g of gas per four minute usage @ higher elevations in the summer while cranking out 11,000 BTU's. Don't expect the auto ignition to work above 10,000ft. max. None of them do. This stove folds & stores very compactly in it's case. I found the only drawback is it's weight, slightly over 5 ounces. Made in Japan.

I have recently spoken with the manufacturer & apparently Brunton seems to be going through another change & isn't going to be manufacturing stoves & some other products any longer. The reasoning is they don't want to compete against Primus, who they rep for in North America. Too bad & so sad. Brunton made very good stoves from canister to multi-fuel. I don't know how much longer the Raptor will still be available, so purchase ASAP! They will continue to support their Brunton products as long as they can. After that, they will exchange with Primus when necessary.

I purchased one of these a year ago and absolutely use and abuse it. I don't take care of it at all and neglect it almost every time I use it. But, it has never failed me yet. It is easy to use and very very light. I have used both the MSR Pocket Rocket and this stove. I would pick this one every time. You can put large pots on it, but not huge. Basically if you can fit it in your pack, you can probably fit it on this stove.

I've been using this stove for the last 4 years and I have been extremely happy with it. I have never had problems with the ignition or any part of the stove for that matter. The flow of fuel is extremely easy to control and when trying to get that tiny flame to just keep something simmering, you don't have to worry too much about the flame going out altogether, because with a click you are back in business. I have seen a lot of small lightweight stoves, but way too many of them lack the ignition.

Again.. 4 years, tons of use and still going strong.

This stove is super compact and really brings the heat. You do have to be careful when balancing a full pot of liquid but what stove doesn't have that problem. I love this stove.

I have bought 7 of these stoves to use for my Boy Scout troop. They are excellent in more than just boiling water.

They will simmer nicely and we have even baked muffins in them. (Well, boiled...make a 'just-add-water' muffin mix, but in produce baggie and 'boil' until you muffin is done).

The one plus that I found was the electric (piezo) igniter. Yes, that can malfunction, but everyone should be prepared and have matches or flint & steel.

Had this thing for quite a few years now and it's never let me down. Lightweight and durable. (Dropped it a few hundred times, fallen into a lake, etc) this little guy has helped me with warm meals without a single problem. Burns fairly efficiently and is probably one of the most compact out there. I've loved it. You probably will too.

Wow I love this thing. Most of the use comes from "back yard camping" with the daughter. It boils water great and cooks canned soups for the "back yard camping" very quickly. For the size and weight it is perfect for the use it gets it gets from me though I'm sure it could with stand a lot more than what I put it through.

Great little stove. Amazing how compact it is. The design of the folding legs is really impressive and lends itself to homeade windscreen making which I will post pics of as soon as I get it done :)

Took it outside as soon as I got it and boiled a quart of water right at 4 min as advertised ( there was a slight breeze).

The optionl can stand from Brunton is worth the extra $$ IMO.

Man, I love this little thing. Pans don't slide around on it, boils water fast no matter what kind of wind, small, easy to use and it did light at 9800 feet with the igniter! It doesn't take a lot of fuel. The igniter stoped working after the second year of use, but I never was a firm beleiver in those, on any stove or grill.

This is a great little stove. Works wonderfully. Couldn't be happier with it. The lighting mechanism hasn't failed yet. Durable, light weight, functional.

I picked this up on BC for only 25 bucks! You might find a better stove, but you will not find a better stove for the money. I am not an extreme mountaineer like many here and only use the stove on 2 or 3 day treks at low altitude but for these purposes it has performed flawlessly.

These are great stoves. Our Boy Scout troop switched to these stoves about 4 years ago for our backpacking trips. No more catching the forest on fire trying to start stoves. They are light weight, easy to operate, compact, durable, and not real expensive. They are nice for trips when we have to fly somewhere because they can go in your lugage. We buy the fuel canisters when we get there. I sometimes carry two stoves backpacking when I want to do more elaberate cooking. I can boil rice with one and stir fry some chicken mix to go on top of the rice with the other. I don't think we have had one go bad yet. The only minor problems we sometimes have when the canisters get low and it is below freezing out, the flame is a little low or if they are not screwed all the way on the flame might not work. But we have used them up to 10,000 ft in Colorado and in below freezing weather in late fall or early sping. These are super stoves!!!!!!!!

Man, this stove rocks! I used this thing for a three day backpacking trip and I fell in love with it. I boiled water for two breakfasts, and two suppers for two guys and I don't think I even used half of a 8oz. can. The stove is sooo light and small too! I don't know how it does in extreme altitude, and extreme cold, but it didn't flinch in windy, upper thirty's conditions. If you need a lite, easy to use backpacking stove, look no further!

I bought this stove to use on backpacking trips in to the Uintahs, or Wind rivers where there are often fire restrictions. This spring I took a 3 day trip up the Escalante river, and I took this little bay along for the ride. I have to admit that I packed a couple canisters of fuel, not knowing how long they would last, and I was cooking for two, three meals a day. I couldn't believe how efficient this stove was with the fuel! After all three days I only used half a canister. I used it for everything; heating water for tea, dinners, heating water to wash the dishes, and to have some hot water for a towel bath! I haven't had much experience with pack stoves but I shopped around and read a lot of reviews. I chose this one not only because of the great reviews it got, but also because it was so well priced! would recommend it top everyone!

I have been backpacking in the Smoky Mountain National Park 2 times when using this stove. I have actually had a different stove each time. The first stove, the igniter stopped working after a few uses and had to be lit manually. Not a big deal but I returned it for another since it still did what it was supposed to. I recently used the second one which started shooting out fire like a flame thrower. It was out of control for several minutes and thank God the ground was wet, otherwise I would have been responsible for a large forest fire in the National Park. The fire destroyed the o ring, igniter, and metal arms. This stove was no longer safe to use. I would love to give it 5 stars for when it worked, but I give it two stars. Maybe I’ve just had bad luck…

First time I used this stove I was really worried I had picked the wrong stove but it was really windy. After 30 minutes and the water still not boiling, ate our freeze dried lasagne lukewarm and crunchy noodles. Gave it another chance on a much nicer day and it performed as advertised, water was boiling in a couple of minutes. Great design, folds down small so easily packable, very light weight and when arms unfolded holds the pot very stable. Also the self igniter worked beautifully. I've decided I really like my stove, just gave it 4 stars due to the wind issue.

Easy to light, lightweight, boils water fast.

Got this stove to replace my Pocket Rocket that I got a severe burn from, and cant stop raving about this little monster! Pay attention to this little guy, and don't let the size fool you, this stove can burn hot, and boils water very fast, by the time you have your coffee press set, it will be time to pour! This cooks quick, and is easy to use with the nice handy twist valve and the Peizo igniter. An 8 oz can lasted 5 days in Escalante and there was still fuel left over. Cools very fast too! Worked at 10,000 feet in the Uinta's. Get one for those backpack condo adventures!

I just purchased this stove and put it to use on a trekking trip in switzerland. This stove rocks, it sparked right up immediately at an altitude of 2000 meters with no problems, it didnt have any problems with the wind either. Its light, well built and very fuel efficient also comes with its own case to put it in when your done. Excellent little stove, cooked quite a few times with it and still have plenty of fuel left over from an 8 ounce can. a must buy.

I love it. It is super light and super compact. I don't think it works as well in the cold or when the breeze picks up. I would not recommend taking this guy on a winter expedition. Anywhere else and it is outstanding!

I have been very happy with this stove. I've used it above 10,000 ft in breezy weather and never had any problem at all. It also works with MRS threaded canisters (though not as efficiently, but good enough in a pinch). It folds up small and nests into my GSI Soloist cook system along with an 8oz canister.

However, the auto ignition did not last long. It broke after the use of one 4oz canister to be exact. Nevertheless, I still feel that it's an excellent stove and I would purchase it again and just bring along some matches, since these lighters are notoriously unreliable.

Raptor has rocked the last 2 years of trips. Backpack, sea kayak, backcountry ski, raft, car camping... it just can't be stopped. Small and lightweight, powerful, and consistent. I love the auto-ignite, great to get things moving quickly - no priming, etc.
My only complaint is the waste produced by using non-refillable fuel cans. I hope we can find a way to eliminate this excess and refill the canisters :)

This stove is lightweight, compact and does a pretty good job on fuel consumption. Starts easy and is very low maintenance. I would recommend this for any kind of excursion that you want to limit weight on.

I have had my Brunton Raptor for about 2 years now. I love everything about it. Sooo small and light, very reliable, never had it not start even in higher altitudes. Very durable as well. Great product!

I love this stove. Very compact. The Piezo lighter has never failed me on numerous multi day trips in the Wind Rivers, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon. Fine Grand Canyon sand had no negative effects on its reliability. It ignited at 11,000+ in the Wind Rivers with no need for backup lighter. The soft padded case fits inside my titanium mug I use to cook with and a small fuel canister sits upside down for snug packing. Very creative folding design. Adjust easily from simmer to jet blast.