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Brunton Flex Canister Stove

Item #BRU0121 | 7 in Stock

I haven't found another top-of-canister burner with the wide...

By Ranked #142 - Canister Stoves April 21, 2009

I haven't found another top-of-canister burner with the wide burner ring like the Flex has, OR the wide pot supports. Is ther one out there? Couldn't find it in Zen Stoves.com

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By Backcountry.com Employee April 28, 2009

Optimus Crux -- http://www.backcountry.com/store/OPS0001/Optimus-Crux-Stove.html -- Same stove. Just a little bit lighter, owing to one fewer pot stands. IT is also about $30 cheaper! There is also the Optimus Crux lite, which omits the folding option, making it even lighter (2.5 oz!! from Optimus' site) http://www.backcountry.com/store/OPS0008/Optimus-Crux-Lite-Stove.html Those are the two I wold recommend to you, based on what you are looking for. I do however, also have the Primus EtaExpress stove -- http://www.backcountry.com/store/PMS0032/Primus-EtaExpress-Stove.html -- It outperforms my Optimus Crux at all levels. It has a wider support base (nearly 1cm per arm) and boils water noticeably faster. Primus has done load-bearing testing with them and the EtaExpress can support a much heavier load than a cannister stove would ever be called to support. I prefer my Primus for performance.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Aluminum, stainless steel 
Burn Time:
[High output, 8oz fuel bottle] 1hr 10min 
Boil Time:
3min 
Fuel Types:
Isobutane 
Simmer:
Yes 
Auto Ignition:
No 
Fuel Bottle:
Canister, not included 
Windscreen:
No 
Heat Reflector:
No 
Parts Kit:
No 
Cleaning Tool:
No 
Hard Case:
No 
Size:
3.2 x 2.9 x 1.2in 
Weight:
3.4oz 
Warranty:
Limited lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Japan 
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