Product Description
Bombproof construction, simple design, and light weight are what define a good stove. Thankfully, the Brunton Bantam Liquid Fuel Stove has all of these traits. This collapsible stove features s sturdy steel and aluminum construction with precision simmer control and a stainless steel-reinforced fuel line for long-lasting durability. At less than 10 ounces, the Bantam gives you full performance with far less weight than other liquid fuel stoves.
Product Features
- Material: Aluminum, steel
- Fuel Type: White gas
- Burn Time: 1hr per 13oz
- Boil Time: 3min
- Simmer: Yes
- Auto Ignition: No
- Windscreen: Yes
- Heat Reflector: No
- Parts Kit:
- Cleaning Tool:
- Stuff Sack:
- Hard Case: Yes
- Size: 4 x 5 x 3in (10 x 13 x 8cm) folded
- Weight: 9.8oz (278g)
- Recommended Use: Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
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I’ve used butane and alcohol stoves, but never a liquid (white gas) stove. While butane is idiot-proof, buying the canisters is just wasteful. Plus, butane and alcohol do not perform as well in sub-freezing weather. Liquid fuel, or white gas as it is sometimes called, excels in sub-freezing temps; its heat output is remarkably superior to anything else I’ve used.
I just returned from a backpacking trip on the Ouachita Trail where I had high winds and a thunderstorm. This little stove is a steal at its sale price! Extremely simple to prime and, yes, it does simmer quite well, in fact.
While other companies won’t do this, Brunton sells this stove with its fuel bottle. Yep, the fuel bottle came WITH the stove. Its 20 oz. capacity is plenty for my backpacking trips. In fact, because I knew I had more than enough fuel, I used it as a heater under my tarp. (Please don’t burn down your tarp and blame me for it.)
The fuel is easy to find at most retail stores with a camping section as opposed to butane canisters (I live in a rural area). The fuel is cheap, and, of course, the fuel bottle is meant to be re-used. It also comes with a small repair kit, but I have not paid it much attention just yet.
Of special note: the Bantam offers a great deal more stability than my butane stove. O.k., I don’t know what you call those parts that extends out from the stove (what you put your skillet on).
Basically, you pour fuel into the bottle. Screw on the pump, screw it to the hose going to the stove. Pump 20-30 times. Open the valve for a second or two then close the valve. Light the fuel on the stove. Let it burn out. Re-open the valve for fuel (it’s now heated to a gas). Light it. Voila. You have a hot, blue flame.
Right now, it may be the lightest liquid stove on the market, and the quality looks to be excellent.
Rating: 5 / 5
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After getting the stove from Amazon, I tested it outside on my deck. I filled up the canister (included) with Coleman Fuel (commonly referred to as White Gas – search forums all over the internet for more info) and followed the igniting procedure from the manual. Initially I was surprised how big the bright orange flame burned during the priming process, but it slowly subsided and settled into a nice blue flame.
After testing it, I took it on a 3-day backpacking trip in the High Uinta Mountains in UT. I filled the bottle up about 70% and used it for a combined total of 60-70 minutes and still had 30% of the fuel remaining.
It was super easy to light, the included windshield worked great, and it really does simmer.
I like white gas because you can’t beat it for camping in the winter or at high altitude and unlike butane and propane, output doesn’t falter as temperatures drop.
Overall I am pleased with the purchase, especially with the great price I got on Amazon.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Just received this stove today and was really impressed with the quality. The priming was not a problem, however, I would do this outside before firing it up full blast as the flames can get up to a foot or two high. Again, this is no big deal but could be a problem for those not knowing what to expect. I realize the stove is not for indoor use and I’m only noting this so due care can be taken if you wanted to “test it” indoors for a brief time. The fuel bottle is solid, and to confirm what one reviewer noted, yes it does come with the fuel bottle. In my opinion the fuel bottle should come with this unit, but you would be suprised how many Internet sites sell the bottle separately. The stove packs up small and will fit just about anywhere in your pack or cookware set. I really like the pot stands, (three notched) arms that keep the cooking gear from slipping off the burner. Either for backpacking or family camping, you can’t go wrong with this set-up. I’ll try to append an update after hitting the trails this summer.
Rating: 5 / 5
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This stove performed well during a two week camping trip at Philmont Scount Ranch in NM. It packs down smaller than a MSR stove, and it is very sturdy. One large can of white gas lasts about a week.
Rating: 5 / 5
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