Flipfuel  Fuel Transfer Device

$35.00
Members get an est. $3.50 in rewards

Carry a full fuel canister on every trip with the innovative Flipfuel Fuel Transfer device—it makes it easy to transfer leftover fuel from one partially filled isobutane canister to another.

Color: Red
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Features

  • Place receiving canister in the freezer, ice chest or a cool shaded area; place sending canister in the sun
  • Wait 5–10 min.; this allows the fuel canisters to create a temperature differential that facilitates the transfer
  • Thread canisters onto Flipfuel device with sending canister on top side ("OUT") and receiving canister on bottom side ("IN"); hand tighten
  • Open valve to transfer fuel; once fuel transfer is complete, close valve and detach isobutane fuel canisters
  • Note: Be sure to not overfill canisters, as they may function improperly; a digital scale (not included) is the best way to ensure you do not exceed the canister's limit
  • Only transfer fuel between 2 canisters of the same brand and model
  • Fuel canisters not included

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Backpacking

Material(s)

Aluminum

Dimensions

2.1 x 1.25 x 1 inches

Weight

1.6 ounces

Reviews
22 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

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17 out of 19 (89%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally!
snow hare
1 year ago
Glad to see that REI is finally carrying this device, which has been available elsewhere for some time. I have now easily and successfully topped off several partially full small isobutane canisters, using more cost-effective large-volume canisters as donors. The system is simple, although watching a couple of videos bolsters one's confidence before actually attempting a transfer for the first time. I tend to be conservative when dealing with things that could explode, so I transfer fuel in 5-10 second intervals and weigh the receiving can between each addition. I also fill only to 80-90% of original capacity, just to be safe. This product makes a lot of environmental sense. Even though aluminum isobutane canisters are recyclable when empty, they are often just tossed into the garbage. Now it is easier to reuse all those small canisters several times before finally puncturing and recycling. Good job, REI!
snow hare
Boulder
18 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Great product, insulting price and marketing
HJE
5 months ago
Got to hand it to whoever figured out they could white label a cheap part and sell it for three to five times the going price to folks who will only buy from outdoor retailers, feel free to waste your money but you're not getting anything extra for it.
HJE
13 people found this review helpful

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Francois
Southwest U.S.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Works Exactly as Described

1 year ago

First glance, feels like a quality sturdy product yet lightweight. The instructions were easy to follow. I ended up creating 4 full canisters out of a bunch of partially empty fuel cans I've been accumulating for years. It's a great addition to my kit, and I'm happy with my purchase. I plan on using this at home, but I've seen people using them on the trail to top of their fuel from hiker boxes. It's definitely light enough to carry. Cheers!

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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Ian
Portland, OR
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome product!

10 months ago

Awesome product! I never buy small fuel canisters anymore, I just reuse the same one over and over, refilling it after each trip from a large canister (which costs much less, per ounce of fuel). A couple of tips - you may have to repeat the transfer process several times to get every last drop of fuel out of the sending canister. Also, make sure when attaching the canisters on that each canister is upright as you screw it on. Otherwise it might leak fuel as you screw it on.

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product

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snow hare
Boulder
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Finally!

1 year ago

Glad to see that REI is finally carrying this device, which has been available elsewhere for some time. I have now easily and successfully topped off several partially full small isobutane canisters, using more cost-effective large-volume canisters as donors. The system is simple, although watching a couple of videos bolsters one's confidence before actually attempting a transfer for the first time. I tend to be conservative when dealing with things that could explode, so I transfer fuel in 5-10 second intervals and weigh the receiving can between each addition. I also fill only to 80-90% of original capacity, just to be safe. This product makes a lot of environmental sense. Even though aluminum isobutane canisters are recyclable when empty, they are often just tossed into the garbage. Now it is easier to reuse all those small canisters several times before finally puncturing and recycling. Good job, REI!

Yes , I recommend this product

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Gambeli
Colorado
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use.

1 year ago

After the fuel was transferred, there were a few grams left in the sending canister -- just enough that I could still hear it sloshing in the can. Could be I didn't heat or cool the canisters enough. So, user error. :p This is a great little tool. Highly recommend.

Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product

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Das
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Consolidating partial canisters

1 year ago

Great to use all the fuel in those partial canisters.

Yes , I recommend this product

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Anonymous
Bend, OR
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Works but needs better instructions.

1 year ago

Works as intended. I wasn’t able to completely empty the canister that I was transferring from but it was mostly empty. The only annoying thing about this product is the instructions are severely lacking in important details and you need to go on to YouTube to find some videos on how to use it. Also, you need a scale to weight the canister that you are transferring to so you don’t overfill. Overall I’m happy with it but could use better instructions.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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biggeral
Auburn, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Small, light, and Very Useful

1 year ago

This is one of the most useful camp devices that REI offers. I've been able to consolidate all my own cannisters as well as my daughter's, and that makes a bit more room in the camp boxes at home and allows us to start trips with the confidence that comes with knowing that we have good fuel loads. Well done to the folks at Flipfuel!

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product

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ADK 46ER
North Syracuse NY
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Flipfuel No more trips with multiple fuel caniste!

2 weeks ago

I had heard about the flip fuel device from people that I had met while camping. Most of the people who I have met in the backcountry use stoves that use fuel canisters. We all shared the problem of bringing partial fuel canisters home from a camping trip. One person that I happened on one of my camping trips suggested trying the flip fuel system to consolidate my partial fuel canisters. I was all in on the idea of being able to use all of the fuel in my various canisters. I purchased the flip fuel product and the rest is history. From now on I will know beforehand that I have a full fuel canister when I head into the woods. No more carrying multiple canisters when I head out on a backpacking trip.

Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product

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oldhikerQ
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy money saver

10 months ago

Follow the simple instructions and it works great. Allowed me to consolidate a bunch of mostly used fuel canisters into one full 8 oz canister.

Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product

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Naturehiker
Zimbabwe
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD!

1 year ago

Worth it's weight in gold! Works as advetised. Easy and efficient. One of the best backpacking investments you'll ever make! JUST BUY ONE!

Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product

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