Awesome Gas

Those CO2 cartridges used to carbonate beverages store a lot of pressure in a small space. Inspired by the Backyard Scientist’s CO2-powered rocket, Sam Barker wanted to see if the same forces could lift a model airplane into the sky. He used lightweight plastic to 3D print the plane, which he quickly wrecked by flying it into a brick wall.

Cuisinart’s compact gas grill is easy to carry thanks to its built-in handle. It offers a 154-square-inch porcelain enameled cooking grate and gets nice and hot thanks to a 9000 BTU stainless steel burner. Inside, you’ll find storage space for a 1-pound propane tank, and its lid doubles as a cutting board.

We love watching videos of factories making things we take for granted. Process X takes us inside the Nitinen factory in Japan that makes 17 million cans of butane fuel each year. The assembly line ballet starts with printed metal blanks which they bend and assemble into cans, then attach lids, valves, and eventually fill with gas.

Bask in the warming glow of a real flame by your campsite. This lightweight lantern from Firemaple runs on isobutane or propane and includes a lightweight hard case to protect its heat-proof borosilicate glass while traveling. Upgrade to the premium version and get a handsome leather cover for its fuel canister.