Backcountry Frying - Part 1: the Easy Way FlatCatGear 2023-10-02 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearHere is probably the easiest, most reliable way to pan fry food while backpacking. This setup provides a nice even heat across the surface of your pan.
Improvising a wind shelter for canister topped stoves FlatCatGear 2023-09-15 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearWhen your fair-weather plans turn windy, how do you protect your stove? Rather than guessing, we tried several ways and measured the results for quantitate answers. We used a BRS 3000t coupled with a Snow Peak Trek 700 mug to test out different improvisations inside an 8-mph wind tunnel. See the fuel consumption results here!
Can you use a Bear Canister as a Windscreen for a stove? FlatCatGear 2023-08-31 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearHere, we answer the question. We used a BRS 3000t canister topped stove and filled a Snow Peak Trek 700 mug with 500 ml of water. We used a Garcia Bear canister to block the wind and subjected the system to an 8 mph wind in our wind tunnel. See it well it worked out!
Ocelot 6: From Paper to Production FlatCatGear 2023-08-19 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearAs the demand for a larger windscreen grew, we decided to create the Ocelot 6. In this video, we go through the thought processes and the multiple trials it took to get to the final design.
The Ocelot Family of Windscreens FlatCatGear 2023-08-17 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1flatcatgear.com/product-category/ocelot#flatcatgearHere is an overview of the entire Ocelot Family: Standard, Mini and Ocelot 6! We briefly discuss the design center for each version as well as what stoves are supported.
Canister Topped Stoves Performance in the Wind by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2023-08-10 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearYou can tell a lot about a stove's efficiency just by looking at the flame pattern. Here we tested 9 different canister topped stoves in a Wind Tunnel at 0 / 4 / 8 mph. When the wind starts to pick up, you can really tell the differences between each stove. We test the following stoves:BRS 3000TFire Maple 300tFire Maple Hornet IIEtekcitySnow Peak LiteMax / Kovea SupaLiteSoto AmicusSoto WindMaster 4 FlexPocket Rocket 2Pocket Rocket Deluxe
Ocelot 6 Windscreen: Pocket Rocket stoves FlatCatGear 2023-07-29 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-6-prd#flatcatgearIntroducing a large diameter windscreen for canister topped stoves: the Ocelot 6. This windscreen will support pots up to 6" in diameter, yet will nest inside a small mug. In this video, we introduce a model for the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe and Pocket Rocket 2. The Ocelot 6 is made of Stainless Steel and this model weighs 35 grams.
HX Cooking System Hack $30! by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2023-05-01 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearWith a simple hack, you can optimally mount some canister topped stoves to an HX pot and make a complete system for about $30. Learn how.
Ocelot Windscreens for HX Pots FlatCatGear 2023-04-25 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearHere we demonstrate how Ocelot Windscreens for canister topped stoves can be compatible with Heat Exchange Pots. In particular, you can use the WideSea and Fire Maple HX pots on the Pocket Rocket and Fire Maple Hornet 2 Ocelot systems.
Weight Hack Fire Maple Star 1 Cooking System FlatCatGear 2023-04-06 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgearWe bought the Fire Maple Fixed Star 1 (heat exchanger cooking system) on Amazon for $41.95!. As shipped, it weighed 18.8 oz! We show you how we got the weight down to about 10 oz. Additionally with our windshield, we have wind performance that blows away JetBoils and is on par with the MSR WindBurner.
Elaborations Ocelot Windscreen for the Fire Maple Hornet II by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2023-03-17 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-firemaple-hornet-ii#flatcatgearHere we go into detail on how to assemble the Ocelot Windscreen for the Fire Maple Hornet II. This is a very different and new style of windscreen for us. It is simple to put together. This design allow us to use larger mugs that the other Ocelots: Mugs up to 4.75" may be used depending upon the radius at the bottom of the mug. 900 ml mugs easily fit on this system.
Ocelot Mini Windscreen for the Snow Peak LiteMax and Kovea SupaLite FlatCatGear 2023-03-15 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-mini-snow-peak-litemax#flatcatgear Introducing the Ocelot Mini Windscreen for both the Snow Peak LiteMax and the Kovea SupaLite. Assembly is easy peasy and they are in stock on our website.
Elaborations on the Ocelot Mini Windscreen for the BRS 3000 by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2023-03-14 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-minis#flatcatgearHere we get a close up view on how to assemble the Ocelot Mini: BRS 3000t. It is a small, light weight windscreen that will nest inside mugs as small as 400 ml.
Ocelot Minis by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2023-03-08 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-minis#flatcatgear Introducing the Ocelot Mini Windscreens for canister topped stoves! We now support mugs down to the 400 ml range and can fully nest your gear! In particular, we support the Soto WindMaster 4 flex and the BRS 3000t!
The New Ocelot Windscreens by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2023-03-06 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-windscreens#flatcatgearWwe are introducing 3 new Ocelot Windscreens. We support these new stoves: Snow Peak LiteMax, Kovea SupaLite and the Fire Maple Hornet II. We now support or a dozen Canister topped stoves!
A one pot Thanksgiving Dinner by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-12-04 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxThis is a Thanksgiving meal that I made for my daughter and husband during a recent kayak camping trip to Tomales Bay CA. It is about the easiest and fastest meal to make. It is light weight, high calorie and has lots of protein.
Fire Maple Hornet II stove -unboxing by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-10-26 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxHere, we unbox a Fire Maple Hornet II. I ordered it via AliExpress for $32.95 (free shipping). This is a new model which should arrive in the States very soon. It is a canister topped stove and is ideal for larger mugs/pots.
A JetBoil with WindBurner Performance! Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-08-15 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/cheetah-jetboil#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhx
JetBoil Zip: 8 mph wind FlatCatGear 2022-07-30 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/cheetah-jetboil#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxHere is what happens to a JetBoil Zip in an 8-mph wind. Time to get a Cheetah JetBoil windshield!
Pimp My JetBoil by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-07-26 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/cheetah-jetboil#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxWe developed a simple windscreen that easily attaches to a Jetboil mug (or any similar type of Heat Exchanger mug). The Cheetah JetBoil drastically improve the fuel efficiency in the wind.
Replacement Lid: WideSea HX Mug by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-07-23 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1TOAKS Lid - toaksoutdoor.com/collections/accessory/products/lid?variant=32275923654#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxViewers told us about a replacement lid for the WideSea HX Mug: the TOAKS D115 Lid! It works perfectly and now you can have a complete HX for around $30: total weight 6.5 oz.
DIY Hack for HX Mugs by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-06-22 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxHere we show you how you can trim your HX mug down in order to save space and volume. HX mugs are ideal for the fast an light crowd. Super efficient as well as robust in the wind.
Cheetah the Full Monty by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-06-10 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxWe have assembled a turnkey, high efficiency, ultralight weight cooking system that is almost as robust as the MSR WindBurner and twice as wind robust as a JetBoil. This system includes a new Stereo Inferno HX mug.
Sterno Inferno and WideSea HX mugs FlatCatGear 2022-06-02 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxHere we look at the Stern Inferno HX Mug as well as the WideSea HX Mug.The Inferno is getting more difficult to find. The WideSea HX mug (with a replacement lid) is only 0.6 oz more than the Inferno.
Compare and Contrast: Cheetah-WindBurner-JetBoil FlatCatGear 2022-05-26 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxHere we compare and contrast the key differences between the Cheetah System and the MSR WindBurner as well a a few JetBoil Stoves.
Fire Maple 300t by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-05-24 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxWe are now stocking the Fire Maple 300t. Get them while they're hot!
Stove Unboxing by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-05-15 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxWe recently purchased a Fire Maple Blade 2 to evaluate. It is the lightest known invertable, remote stove on the market. It weighs 5 oz and is made of. titanium.
Cheetah: Wind Tunnel Performance by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-05-14 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/ocelet/cheetah-windscreens#flatcatgear#ocelotHX#cheetahHXHere we test all 9 configuration of the Cheetah Windscreen in both calm conditions and at an 8 mph wind. The results are fantastic, we compare favorably with the MSR WindBurner!
Can you dry bake with Sterno? by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-05-13 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxA journalist has been asking me if you can bake using Stereo. He writes for an outdoor/sports/hunting magazine. Well, you never know unless you try. Here we test it out using a Bobcat Windscreen with an Evernew 1.3 liter titanium pot and a 5" Fat Daddios pan.
How to Select your Cheetah Windscreen by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-05-11 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/product-category/cheetah#flatcatgear#ocelothx#cheetahhxHere is a quick guide on optimizing your Cheetah Windscreen configuration. You can trade off the features that you need with respect to weight, price or other features.
Cheetah Windscreen Version 7 by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-05-08 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/product-category/cheetah#flatcatgear#ocelotHX#cheetahHXThe Cheetah Windscreen Version 7 was designed for the Soto Windmaster 4-Flex. This design allow you to couple the Soto Windmaster to ANY HX mug.
Cheetah Windscreens Versions 4, 5, & 6 by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-05-08 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/product-category/cheetah#flatcatgear#ocelotHX#cheetahHXHere we elaborate on the Cheetah 4, 5 & 6 family of windscreens. These versions are designed to support the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe and various HX mug.
Cheetah Windscreens Version 1, 2 & 3 by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-05-08 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/product-category/cheetah#flatcatgear#ocelotHX#cheetahHXHere we elaborate on the Cheetah Version 1, 2 & 3. These versions are compatible with the Fire Maple 300t stove. This can turn your HX mug into a wind robust cooking system.
Cheetah Windscreens Overview by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-05-08 | flatcatgear.comfacebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/product-category/cheetah#flatcatgear#ocelotHX#cheetahHXWe are rebranding our Ocelot HX products and expanding our offerings and calling the product line Cheetah. Specifically, Cheetah Windscreens allow you to couple HX mugs to specific stoves. All systems have excellent fuel efficiencies as well as robustness to the wind. Our Cheetah Version 1 Performs as well as the MSR WindBurner and weighs 9 oz. less (6.3 oz).
MSR WindBurner testing by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-04-09 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1We purchased an MSR WindBurner to see if it lives up to it's reputation. It does! It is an excellent stove for windy conditions.
Ocelot WideSea HX Kit by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2022-03-29 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-widesea-hx-kit-copyWideSea HX mug - aliexpress.com/item/1005002481580818.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.330c492e7VXJZW&algo_pvid=d6f0e925-ef1b-4c9d-931c-053c8ff0ba29&algo_exp_id=d6f0e925-ef1b-4c9d-931c-053c8ff0ba29-3&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000020809802925%22%7D&pdp_pi=-1%3B18.97%3B-1%3B-1%40salePrice%3BUSD%3Bsearch-mainSearchIntroducing the new Ocelot windscreen for the WideSea HX pot. This pot is about the same size as the JetBoil Stash but less than $20. With the Ocelot system, you get great fuel efficiency and outstanding wind robustness
Ocelot MAX by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2022-03-26 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelotmaxThe Ocelot MAX was designed as a windscreen for larger pot (4.5" in diameter and larger). We based the design upon the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe, though the Pocket Rocket 2 also fits. The Ocelot MAX was test at 8 mph winds and easily boiled 500 ml of 20 C (68 F) using only 14 grams of fuel. So when the wind kicks up, add the Ocelot Max for piece of mind and reliability.
Ocelot HX: Soto WindMaster up close FlatCatGear 2022-01-20 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-hx-soto-windmaster#flatcatgear#ocelotHX
Snow Melting at -38 F! FlatCatGear 2021-12-15 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelotHXBuy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-firemaple-hx-kitWe tried to push the limits! Propane will remain a gas down to -40 F. Can you melt snow and boil water at -38 F? Inquiring minds needed to know. The answer is yes (sort of).
Kovea Spider Support Overview FlatCatGear 2021-12-04 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Bobcat Kovea - flatcatgear.com/shop/bobcat-kovea-cooking-systemExtension Plate-flatcatgear.com/shop/bobcat-kovea-extension-plateOcelot Kovea- flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot_ks#flatcatgear#ocelotHXHere is an overview of how we provide windscreens to support the Kovea Spider.
Ocelot HX System Overview FlatCatGear 2021-12-04 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1View them here - http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1#flatcatgear#ocelotHXHere is an overview of our 4 Ocelot HX Systems
New Bake & Simmer Ring by FLAT CAT GEAR FlatCatGear 2021-12-04 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/bobcat-bake-and-simmer-ring#flatcatgear#ocelotHXThis is our newest version of the Bobcat Bake & Simmer Ring. We adjusted the power output up a bit for a faster bake time.
Hot Deals: Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2021-11-30 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Link to website - flatcatgear.com/product-category/hot-deals#flatcatgear#ocelotHXHere is a bunch of stuff on sale right now.
Ocelot FireMaple HX Kit by Flat Cat Gear FlatCatGear 2021-11-20 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-firemaple-hx-kit#flatcatgear #ocelotHXHere is our latest product: the Ocelot FireMaple HX Kit. This kit allows you to couple a Pocket Rocket Stove to the 1-liter Fire Maple Heat Exchange pot or the OliCamp 1 liter HX pot. The kit weighs 39 grams, is made of stainless steel and we boiled 1 liter of 66 F water in 2:51 using only 12 grams of fuel. Boo-Yaa!
Ocelot HX Soto WindMaster - Speed Test FlatCatGear 2021-10-27 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-hx-soto-windmasterSo, just how fast is the Ocelot HX: Soto WindMaster?
Ocelot HX Soto WindMaster FlatCatGear 2021-10-26 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-hx-soto-windmasterIntroducing the new Ocelot HX: Soto WindMaster (4 Flex). This windscreen can use ANY HX pot that will fit on top of the Soto WindMaster. It improves your efficiency in the wind and is super compact and light.
Differences between the Ocelot HX & Ocelot Inferno HX FlatCatGear 2021-10-22 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1We do a deep dive and discuss the differences between the Ocelot HX and the new Ocelot Inferno HX. Both great options for specific needs.
Ocelot Inferno WindBurner Light FlatCatGear 2021-10-20 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-inferno-hx-kitThe Ocelot Inferno HX Kit is better than a JetBoil. In fact, it is pretty equivalent to an MSR WindBurner or Reactor! Not only is the performance on par, the system weighs a lot less! The Ocelot Inferno comes in a 252 grams (8.9 oz) the WindBurner is 433 grams (15.3): that is a 6.4 oz savings!The performance in the wind is outstandingly good, less than 8 g of fuel was needed to boil 500 ml of 20 C (68 F) water. Boo-yaa!
Bobcat Kovea Extension Plate FlatCatGear 2021-10-15 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1Buy it here - flatcatgear.com/shop/bobcat-kovea-extension-plateHere is a simple Extension Plate that allows your Bobcat System to expand to 10.5" in diameter!
Elaborations: Ocelot Inferno HX Kit for the Pocket Rocket stove FlatCatGear 2021-10-12 | http://www.flatcatgear.com facebook.com/flatcatgear1flatcatgear.com/shop/ocelot-inferno-hx-kitThe hyper efficient Ocelot Inferno HX plate is easy to mount to the Pocket Rocket Stove. Here, we show you how easy this is to do. This is probably our most fuel efficient and wind resistant cooking system.
