I don't use it to cook my meals, but I use it to make my morning coffee just about anywhere. Very handy! Great video! Thanks.

Fantastic stove! Used mine for years. Light and small enough several can be carried or used as a backup stove. Absolutely love mine.

Hi! I think you make great videos and gear reviews. I have used the BRS stove on many hikes and think it works well. Pot size also affects cooking time and gas efficiency. If you use a small pot, much of the heat will disappear on the outside of the pot, in contrast to a slightly larger pot with a wider bottom. An 800 - 900 ml pot will have a shorter cooking time and also use less gas than a small 400 ml pot due to less heat loss. And I think we are able to carry the few extra grams.. :)

Thanks for the info on efficiency in wind.

Great review!

@roberthammenrudh

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

It's definitely the lightest gas burner out there, but I abandoned canister-mounted gas burners when I knocked over my Pocket Rocket and torched my tent. Nice stable alcohol setup for me now, and having got used to it I'd never go back to gas. I think I might have just become your 2000th subscriber!

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Totally understand the choice and yea, it’s one of the downsides especially if you have a larger pot. Do you use Trangia system or other? I think I am at 1998 at the moment but closing in to the 2000 mark 🥳 a BIG THANKS 🙏🏻 for subscribing 👍🏻🙂

@davids9549

Жыл бұрын

@@roberthammenrudh Yes I have a larger pot, the Evernew 900 Ti. Trangias are nice but comparatively heavy - I use a Speedster 30ml burner (12g) with simmer ring (4g) and aluminium cone (35g) and baseplate cut from a foil dish (9g). This setup has served me well for several years now, suiting my needs perfectly. I burn Ecofuel (a bit cleaner than meths) and carry it in the Vargo bottle (quite heavy at 30g but it's a lovely bit of kit), which holds enough fuel for 4 days hiking (2 boils plus a short simmer of 750ml water per day).

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

@@davids9549 sounds like a good set up 👍🏻 and not to heavy. Always the problem how to bring the fuel and most good solutions are a bit heavy, have the Trangia fuel bottle and a great bottle but a bit on the heavier side.

Ideal for my mokapot at home. 👌

I have both the BRS 3000 T and the SOTO Windmaster. These two stoves serve different purposes. On a thru hike I’ll use the BRS for it’s weight and size. On shorter hikes as well as car camping nothing beats the SOTO Windmaster.

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Agree the windmaster is the best performing stove out there, a bit expensive though so I settled for the Amicus because of that. The BRS is what it is…but keep your eyes open because I will try a UL alternative to the BRS within a few weeks 🙂

Föredrar MSR Pocket Rocket. Något tyngre men inte så det stör. 😉 Tack för demo!👏🏻

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Ja den är ju erkänt en bra brännare och ett stabilt val, av samma anledning jag oftast väljer min Amicus. Då vet man att det funkar bra 🤷🏼‍♂️

With a good windscreen even made out of heavy foil the cons disappear in all honesty.

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, in most cases yes. A bit of added weight yes but other than that 👍🏻👍🏻

The BRS 3000t like all stoves work well in dead calm conditions. The problem is that the BRS 3000t is probably the most sensative to ambient wind. How much wind? try 2 mph (yep, I measured it). At 2 mph, it is difficult to keep a BIC lighter lit. 2 mph makes it at best a fair weather stove. Most stove will operate to 4 mph, the Soto WIndMaster up to 8 mph. My 2 cents.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

I can nothing but to agree 👍🏻

Agreed. Nice vid: Consider the tradeoffs then pick the lightest. Mulder Strip in the Winter (thin copper bar to slightly heat the tank). While I prefer the design of remote canister stoves, I have trouble justifying 5-8x the weight of BRS-3000t.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻 and yea… the BRS is unbeatable regarding weight. I use Despite that the Windmaster for reliability and wind performance.

I doubt I have ever had a "no wind" situation when camping in the Sierras in California. The BRS is not useful in that situation. I switched to the Soto Windmaster and like it very much. I like a slightly larger pot (750ml) in order to boil enough water for more than just dehydrated food, and the Windmaster fits (tightly) in there along with a canister and a bic. Yay!

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

The “no wind days” are easy to count on one hand for sure and even if a windscreen works ok in most scenarios the windmaster is a more solid choice 👍🏻

I really don't understand the regulator comments, you can just turn the valve less to get a simmer. What does it matter if you need an eighth turn vs a full turn to achieve simmer? Are you capable of controlling the flame with eighth turn precision? I think most people are.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Well I know some of the BRS are better than others but my copy it’s mainly all or nothing, difficult to get a good simmer/small good flame they you want in the beginning.

@davidstefanovic8610

Жыл бұрын

Mine can get down to a candle like flame. The control is very good.

hey, tks for video, if weight is the only concern then here are my observation: 2-4 days brs3000 + can 110 total weight 225gr 4-6 days Soto WM/triflex + can 110 total weight 265gr 7-8 days brs3000 + can 220 total weight 405gr 9-12 days Soto WM/triflex + can 220 total weight 445 gr, btw soto WM w/triflex 68gr

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Yes you are right, the BRS consumes more fuel and in the long run more efficient stoves will save gas and in the end the weight difference isn’t so much! Regarding the weight I don’t own a Windmaster so had to go with the official numbers! I have heard it’s somewhere around 70 grams so yours is a bit lighter.

@dcaudwell

Жыл бұрын

I can always get 10-12 days out of a 110g canister with my BRS. I run it at 30-40% open and use my sit pad and pack as a windbreak and the efficiency is fine for my use ( 1 hot meal and 1 hot drink per day). As I rarely go out for more than 5 days without resupply these days, I can "splurge" and have 2 hot meals and 2 hot drinks if I want and still only take a single 110g canister!

@jantomaszrogala4230

Жыл бұрын

@@dcaudwell I count three hot meals and three hot drinks a day

I live mine, I did get stove foot warp on a large pot boiling a very long time but it was a one time emergency case when I had to boil an extreme amount of water

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Yea for the smaller pots this isn’t a problem I would say… like mine too but prefer the Windmaster.

BRS Failed me miserably on lappland long distance solo hike... never use it again. It´s always windy on lappland :) Thanks for the vid :)

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry typ hear but absolutely agree, when expecting windy conditions like the mountains/Lapland and such sure…the BRS might not be the best and most solid choice! Did the feet melt or what happened?

@fjallife

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthammenrudh ... The simmer controller axel broke inside the stove so that the nozle did not open anymore, no gas came out and impossible to repair. Had to use wood to made food and you know how hard it is in open fjalls ;) Use I´ll my soto now ...

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

@@fjallife oh that’s just no good! SOTO makes good stoves and like my Amicus but off course, those things can happen also to them but probably less likely.

I think this stove is a no brainer when it comes to longer backpacking hikes where weight is at premium. You have to have realistic expectations. It does have a more concentrated heat distribution than most. And it is loud. But it gets the job done. It's camping! For day hikes or o overnighters I take an alcohol stove anyways. Alternatives people are mentioning, easily cost three times more. This is a cheap little stove anyone can afford.

I think the wind issue is overblown (!). I have used lots of different canister stoves over the past 40+ years and I'm always able to create a windshield with my sit pad and my pack, if not with rocks or logs. I never need to bring any kind of windscreen anywhere - coastal conditions, above tree line, anywhere. I also think "boil time" is a misleading obsession - I blame Jetboil! No stove, not even the fabled Jetboil, is efficient at full blast! Just like your car isn't fuel efficient at max speed. "Slow and steady wins the (efficiency) race"! I can always get 10-12 days out of a 110g canister with my BRS. If I run the valve at 30-40% open and use my sit pad and pack as a windbreak, the efficiency is fine for my use ( 1 hot meal and 1 hot drink per day). As I rarely go out for more than 5-6 days without resupply these days, I can "splurge" (wow!) and have 2 hot meals and 2 hot drinks if I want and still only take a single 110g canister! I use the same Evernew ECA266R "500mL" pot, which I think you have. Bizarrely it holds more than the Toaks 550mL pot which I have also tried. With the Evernew I find that if you remove the canister cap, use a 5g square of kitchen cloth against the bottom of the pot, and invert the canister , then the BRS and Mini-Bic fit better and the pot lid then holds tight.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Good points and like you say, if one are up for it it’s always possible one way or another to create a temporary windscreen! 👍🏻 the BRS is truly amazing for its weight . But I like the no fuss of the Windmaster and it being more silent as well and with that stove you don’t have to mind the wind so much. But it’s a matter of where your priorities lies, and if one thinks it worth the saving or not. I do understand people using the BRS!! Like I said, a small miracle stove totally worth the money if one want to go as light as possible on the stove set up.

I use the BRS and the MSR Pocket Rocket, they both have strengths and weaknesses but overall I’m happy with my BRS… until something better comes along. Thanks for the review. Edit: Followed you on Instagram Robert.

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yep I saw that 👍🏻🙂 I’m not super active though…need to step it up a little on insta 🤷🏼‍♂️😄

@dougieranger

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthammenrudh Yeah, I did notice I was your first subscriber. 😉

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougieranger haha…😂 almost 👍🏻

The only times I have ever had issues with wind is on campsites. If you are in the real world, just set it up in a depression or with cover on one side. Its a dirt cheap stove, its ultralight, and vastly more efficient than many others.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Agree you can make it work. A nice little stove even if I personally prefer the Windmaster.

just bought it. boiling 1L water using Ti pot took 5min+ at comfort temperature. the downside? for experienced hiker that upgrading themselves towards UL equipment i think the downside is manageable.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Yea it is totally manageable, there is always rocks and other ways of blocking the wind if causing a problem….or cook inside the vestibule 🤷🏼‍♂️👍🏻

Hello, I hear that a good alternative is the FMS-116T for 48g 🤔

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, it has a bigger burner head and smaller distance to the pot. Haven’t tried it yet though so no experience. The only negative I see is the price, but I hope to be able to try it out some time.

I don't agree with the flame control being all or nothing. I can get mine to a candle like flame.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

You are right because it varies big between the stoves, so more a quality issue. But you never know witch one you get when buying the stove… or if you will have problems with melting feet. Mine is ok…I have seen worse.

Thanks for your informative and entertaining videos. I have this and also a titanium alcohol stove with wind screen. I find that the longer I hike, the more I use the alcohol stove. The main reason is the weight savings of alcohol and the near universal availability of alcohol on the trail. While it appears that alcohol and gas are , on its face comparable, in reality I think the alcohol is less because: a) you don't need to carry much for smaller hikes (25-30 ml per use). So if i hike for a week I'll carry around only 250-300 ml (I cold soak my breakfast oatmeal). And if I need more most stores carry this alcohol for very little. In contrast, the gas stove cannister: a) weighs a lot (a 100gram size weighs around 200 when full if I remember correctly); b) has to be carried when empty and is not environmental since its hard to recycle; c) its hard to know how much you have left on the trail without weighing or putting it in water and seeing displacement; and d) it seems to use a lot of gas (if my memory serves me right I get around 6-8 uses out of the 100gram cannister) when compared to 10-12 uses with the alcohol. Would like to hear your opinion, although I know a lot has been said on this. Thanks

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dano and you have a valid point and something I talked about in previous videos. The absolute lightest option is Esbit and the difference between Gas and Alcohol ain’t much but with a small advantage to gas due to/and depending on the bottle (for alcohol) and stove. I like and use gas mainly for the ease of use and you only use the amount of gas you need and nothing goes to waste. You can do that also with alcohol when and if using a Trangia but a bit of effort and more weight with the lid and everything. When using my Amicus and with my 500 ml pot I usually get at least 12 boils (2 cups) on one 100 gr canister. You maybe have a bigger pot? I don’t know if that answers all your questions but if not, just come back again ok 🙂 and thanks for watching !

@danos5181

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthammenrudh Yes, my titanium pot is a little bigger 600 ml I also rarely just boil water rather cook something in it (couscous, bulgur, minute rice etc. usually other ingredients dried tomatoes, mushrooms, oil, cheese, nuts etc.). Dinner comes out not bad :). Keep the videos coming! Still haven't made to Scandinavia and would love to hear what your recommend.

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

@@danos5181 oh ok yes that explains the consumption 👍🏻 and yes Scandinavia has a lot to offer regarding hikes and especially Sweden and Norway. Regarding the best tip for Sweden would be the famous Kungsleden and just type that on Google and you will have all necessary information needed. For Norway I don’t know, yet…I will go there week 32/33 but have not yet decided where.

@danos5181

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthammenrudh Kungsleden is a dream location that I hope to make it to one year soon. The biggest drawback is its isolation, requiring either very expensive internal flights (within Sweden) and/or long time-consuming train rides (which are also not so cheap). Consequently, my more realistic option is to fly to Norway (either Oslo or Trondheim) where int'l flights are cheaper and plentiful. Which places around these two locations would you recommend that don't take more than 8 hours ground transportation to get to and leave, and allow for 5 days of backpacking?

@roberthammenrudh

2 жыл бұрын

@@danos5181 I haven’t done enough research yet (we are aiming for week 32) to recommend anything really. First time hiking in Norway. A popular choice though is Galdhöpiggen, Scandinavias highest mountain and I think there is hiking trails in the area as well. Not sure…but like 7h from Oslo I believe. Climbing that mountain is more like a hike so maybe an option. Sorry I can’t be more specific…I probably know more (I hope) closer to my own hike later this summer!

The fire maple fms 300t stove is just as small, almost as light, and fire maple has a cookware set with heat exchangers that block wind for the stove if I remember correctly. Sounds like the brs is a copy of that stove.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Yea I was recommended the fire maple from another hiker also so, sounds like I have to look into that one! And yes, a lot of copy’s out there and which one is the original is hard to know 😄🤷🏼‍♂️

In bad weather almost nothing is going to be efficient except and maybe a Trangia system 25 or 27 that has a windshield but then backpackers most likely won’t carry them. But then that’s the reason why other windshields exist.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, only good performing stove in wind that I know of is the windmaster… but for sure, one can only bring a small windshield like you say 👍🏻🙂

If you are adding a windscreen (which adds bulk) and also have to bring a lighter with the BRS, isn't it better to simply bring the soto windmaster with the 7 grams Tri-Flex stand? No need for a windscreen and since it comes with an igniter, no need for a lighter. 67 grams total and since it doesn't need a windscreen the overall bulk is comparable. I use the 650ml pot from Evernew (pasta pot I think its called), I like it because when boiling 400ml of water it doesn't spill when it reaches a rolling boil. Plus the lid snaps into place which means its self contained in my backpack - no need for a string sack, just a small ziplock bag just in case the lid pops open, which never happened so far for me. Anyway, the windmaster plus Tri-Flex fit both perfectly in the 650ml pot along with a gas canister, plus it fits a small cloth I bring to keep things from moving around inside, and I use the cloth too for different things when needed. An added benefit of the windmaster is the fuel efficiency due to the ability to properly do a low flame+high flame mix, I do a low flame and then switch to a high flame for 30 seconds to reach the rolling boil. This achieves a boil by using only 5 grams of fuel, as opposed to the usual 7 grams when on constant full blast. Fuel efficiency means weight savings too in a way. Also less fussing about with a windscreen.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree and use the Windmaster as well, with the triflex pot stand. But many like this small stove and solve the issue with being bad in wind with stuff they find or chooses a location with less wind. You can make it work… but I prefer the easy approach and the Windmaster, like you 🙂

25 grams for the BRS plus 11 grams for a mini bic and 10 - 25 grams for a windscreen, your now at 45 - 60 grams, so you may as well get a Soto Amicus, it's a far better stove, for most situations. The BRS is a usefull stove, but it was not for me.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

I kind of agree, if you ad it up it’s maybe not worth it. The Soto Windmaster and 3 flex is 67 grams and absolutely NO NEED for a lighter or a windscreen 🤷🏼‍♂️ amicus is also a very good and affordable option, love mine!

guess this stove is for the people that saw their toothbrushes in half.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂. You are absolutely right 👍🏻😄 but it works and if you are aware it’s down sides and want the absolute lightest stove 🤷🏼‍♂️ but I use the Soto Windmaster or Amicus!

@alanstrange2421

Жыл бұрын

I bought it for the price more than the weight. I actually bought two so my son and I could cook at the same time (or have a backup if one failed), and wound up getting both for less than the cost of the pocket rocket. That said, I am considering getting a smaller toothbrush. lol

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

@@alanstrange2421 😂👍🏻

In my opinion ther is no really alternative to the BRS in weight, size and price. I use it for several years now and never had any problems. For short hikes, verry cold weather, Esbit cubes are lighter and better option but in most cases BRS is unbeatable.

@roberthammenrudh

Жыл бұрын

Yea I agree, no real competition out there even if some come close! I haven’t had any problems with it either but it’s a bit too wind sensitive in the long run and maybe not the best choice for mountain adventures, but easily fixed with a small windscreen. The Esbit is even lighter yes but don’t like the fuss with the fuel and it being even more wind sensitive … gave up the esbits and alcohol stoves because the canister stoves are so easy and no fuss using them! 🤷🏼‍♂️😄