Haven't used yet, but seems similar to the larger version, which works well. The built-in heat-x-changer base noticeably improves efficiency and cooking time.
The neoprene insulating sleeves for these burn/melt if used w/a windscreen, so they are not a good design.
Got this for home and camping use. It's stainless steel design is appealing, lightweight, and sturdy; perfect for portability. Shipping took longer than expected.
I only wish I had found this sooner for my Rubicon Trail trip. My Outland firepit is great, but on a trip like the Rubicon, space and securability is a premium. Now it lives under the back seat of my Jeep alongside my Maverick wood stove.
Awesome products will be great for my back country hunting and hiking adventures.
It's a very satisfying way to make coffee. It cleans up well because the fine mesh doesn't let coffee grinds through at all.
I've been looking for something like this for my campervan for so long!
The build quality is absolutely top notch, This grill is so versatile is has so much functionality a table top grill for quickly boiling water, add legs and you have a grill/BBQ - Full cooking setup.
Great value for money, the case is so well designed foam padding side and bottom and the legs being stored in the bottom is perfect. I made a small shelf to always keep in my van (see image) Having this has meant I don't need to take the Cadac Safari Chef 30 saving me space and packing as this just fits on a shelf and it's always with me
It's an ok item! I would have rather had it in stainless steel! I feel it would not tarnish and be safer to use to cook with! And last a whole lot longer!
I love my Firemaple Petrel pot with the Soto Windmaster stove. I just got back from two fall trips in the High Sierras, both in windy & cold conditions. It's crazy how well this combo works--maybe 2-3 minutes for a full pot of water to boil (coffee + oatmeal!), and maybe a minute for just a cup of coffee water. 11,000 BTUs on the Windmaster + the heat exchanger on the Petrel = great performance!
This was an upgrade from a JetBoil, which is (1) much heavier, and (2) works less well in windy, cold, high-latitude conditions (only 4,500 BTU). Plus, the combo of Soto + Petrel costs <$100, while the JetBoil Stash costs ~$150.
The Windmaster + a microfibre cloth + a 110g fuel canister easily fit inside the Petrel pot. Great backpacking kitchen!
TIP: Get the Soto Windmaster from ZPacks; they include the triflex with it (the normal four-plex won't work with the Petrel pot).
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This is by far one of the best changes I have made to my ultralight setup. My last non-heat exchanger pot was sturdy but heavy, and cheap but inefficient. I went from 7 minutes and 10 grams of fuel to boil 500ml of water, down to 1:20 to boil the same with 4 grams of fuel.
I paired this pot with a SOTO Windmaster with Triflex, and it seems to me to be the perfect setup. The G2 pot fits a full canister and my stove inside, making a clean and small package to carry. The lid is snug, and heat exchanger solidly built. I can literally carry less than half of a 230g canister for an entire weeklong trip and still have fuel left over. Simply amazing! All my hiking buddies are jealous and purchasing their own gear from FireMaple. Plus, my coffee is always ready first!
The pot is just the right size for my (somewhat large) homemade dehydrated backpacking meals (I eat upwards of 4,000 kcal per day while in the backcountry), and actually can fit an entire liter of water instead of the 750 ml they advertise. You just have to be careful.
I went with no sleeve for my G2 pot to save weight, and I manage pretty well. For those who aren't gram hawks, I'd recommend the sleeve to make your experience more comfortable.
If I had to design my own pot from scratch, I literally couldn't have made it any better than the G2 for what I need, except maybe construct it from titanium. FireMaple absolutely knocked it out of the park for Ultralight backpackers who aren't the cold-soak-your-asparagus-stew (Eww!) type. You won't regret it.
Light weight and durable unit. Great design and everything fits in the pot and then seals up so it packs well. Love the ignition button so you don't have to search for matches to light it
After going down the weight cutting rabbit hole, I landed on the Soto Windmaster, and the Firemaple G2. This is lighter and effective in the wind. The neoprene sleeve both keeps the food warm longer and allows you to hold it without burning your hands.
Great item. My first cook stove. I can’t see any other being better, and I’ll tell others about this one’s quality.
This gadget is perfect for all of my camping needs. I especially like having the ability to puncture my fuel canister to make it safe for recycling. The spork is sturdy and lightweight, it’s a great item to have.
I recently purchased and tested the Petrel 800 pot great size for ramen, soup, Chilli, or whatever else you want to whip up on the go. Everything from the Torch stove to the FMS 125PRO work well with it. Fishing, hunting, camping, it's suitable for all outdoor activities!
Love my lantern. Easy to use. Very relaxing. Looks great. And the added leather cover is a nice touch.
I have used the stove several times so far and I really like the product. It cost way less than a sk**tle, takes up less room, weighs much less, and I enjoy the nonstick surface. The only thing I would change, is optional longer legs so it can be used on the ground when standing. We will be making a set for ours soon.
Great camping stove. Works wonderfully with plenty of power for larger pots. Only con would be the storage container the stove comes in is complete trash. Great concept with storage box but not properly built. Won’t thread on properly. Shipping from fire maple takes weeks but that is an understandable being it’s coming from overseas. Stove is well built and works great. Would give 5 stars if storage container was better.
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our FMS-125 PRO Stove. We're happy to hear that it works wonderfully for you and has plenty of power for larger pots. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the storage container and we will definitely take your feedback into consideration for future improvements. We appreciate your understanding regarding the shipping time from overseas, and we're glad to know that the stove itself is well-built and performing well. Thank you for your support and we hope you continue to enjoy your camping experience with our stove. Have a great day!
Best,
I have been considering many versions of wind screen and Fire Maple came through again! So much of your products in my kit! I needed versatility as I have several models and sizes of stoves. I am thrilled to add these 2 to my kit.
Grateful little setup. Add the titanium cup, and stainless double mesh coffee filter, and you have it made. Coffee, tea, soup, hot chocolate, on the go! Love Fire-Maple stuff, that's why I keep buying it ...
I think for price for the value is great...what i like is ease of use....cons...it didnt come with a standard adaptor to standard bottles in the US. Had to buy adaptor separate. Also when driving or backpacking the pans clank around....so had to put some cloths between pot to limit rattling while driving....otherwise great little kit