There’s something magical about cooking outdoors when the temperature drops and the stars come out, but let’s be honest, keeping warm while you’re waiting for water to boil can be downright miserable. Fire Maple’s Sunflower X solves this age-old camping problem with its clever dual-purpose design featuring petal-like adjustable windscreens that can be fine-tuned for keeping wind out and reflecting heat. This isn’t just another camping stove. It’s your cook station and personal heater rolled into one gorgeous, portable package.
After cooking dinner, this particularly portable, wind-resistant stove can quickly tilt up to fire its radiant heat directly at you, providing critical warmth through fast-dropping nighttime temperatures. Think of those chilly fall evenings when you’re settling in after a long hike, and suddenly the temperature plummets. Instead of huddling in your sleeping bag with cold hands, you can angle the Sunflower X toward yourself and soak in the infrared warmth while your camping companions tell stories or you simply enjoy the quiet.
Designer: Fire Maple
What makes this stove different from traditional camping stoves is its infrared heating technology. Both the original Sunflower and Sunflower X rely on radiant heat instead of open flame, with the X using a 3-dimensional metal-mesh burner to transform flame energy into far-infrared radiation. This means no more battling with flickering flames in windy conditions or worrying about your dinner taking forever to cook because the breeze keeps extinguishing your burner. Built with 4 windproof panels and a pressure-regulated valve, it performs steadily in windy or freezing conditions.
The stove weighs just 2.2lb (1kg), folds to 6.8×5.1×3.8in for easy packing, and sets up in 10 seconds with tool-free assembly. We love gear that doesn’t require an engineering degree to operate, and the Sunflower X delivers on that front beautifully. Just unfold, attach your gas canister, and you’re ready to go. The stove works with standard butane canisters, propane canisters, and butane-propane mix canisters, so you won’t be hunting for special fuel at outdoor stores.
Delivering 2.5kW (8530BTU) of infrared heat, it quickly warms areas of 5.4 to 10.8 sq.ft while also functioning as a reliable stove for boiling water or cooking meals. That’s enough power to get your morning coffee brewing quickly and keep you toasty while you wait. The adjustable bracket system lets you switch between cooking mode (flat surface) and heating mode (angled toward you) in seconds, making it incredibly versatile for different camping situations. The pressure-regulating valve ensures stable performance in extreme environments by preventing gas canisters from freezing in low temperatures and ensuring consistent heat even in high altitudes or freezing temperatures. This is particularly important for those of us who love shoulder-season camping when temperatures can swing wildly between day and night.
The design aesthetic is beautiful too. The sunflower-inspired look with its radiating petals isn’t just decorative. Those panels serve a practical purpose, reflecting heat back where you need it most while protecting your flame from wind. It’s the kind of thoughtful design that makes you appreciate the engineering behind it every time you use it. Made from durable 304 stainless steel, it’s resistant to corrosion and easy to clean, built to last. After years of collecting outdoor gear, you learn to appreciate equipment that can take a beating and still perform beautifully season after season. The Sunflower X fits that bill perfectly.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior looking to extend your camping season into cooler months, or someone who simply wants a more comfortable outdoor cooking experience, the Fire Maple Sunflower X deserves a spot in your gear collection. It transforms those chilly outdoor meals from a teeth-chattering endurance test into a cozy, enjoyable experience you’ll actually look forward to.
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