FlipFuel® Now Available at REI Co-op

Adventurers can purchase the FlipFuel® fuel transfer device online at rei.com and select REI store locations.

It’s an exciting day for FlipFuel.co as the FlipFuel® fuel transfer device becomes a “new arrival” product at REI Co-op. REI is the nation's largest consumer co-op and specialty outdoor retailer.

"Being on the shelves in REI is a milestone moment for our local Arizona gear company," said Eric Flottmann, Founder of FlipFuel.co. "We're excited to further support outdoor adventure and stewardship through our partnership with REI and help fuel adventure for millions of co-op members."

The FlipFuel® fuel transfer device can be found in the REI store locations below. It is currently in 64 store locations, which includes most stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. 

Here are a few REI locations with FlipFuel® in stock on the west coast. (Updated: January 30, 2024)

• Chandler, AZ
• Flagstaff, AZ
• Prescott, AZ
• Paradise Valley, AZ
• Berkeley, CA
• Tustin, CA
• Saratoga, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Concord, CA
• Arcadia, CA 
• Corte Madera, CA
• Santa Rosa, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Encinitas, CA
• Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Fresno, CA
• Oxnard, CA
• Santa Barbara, CA
• Dublin, CA
• Woodland Hills, CA
• Burbank, CA
• San Luis Obispo, CA
• Santa Cruz, CA
• Laguna Hills, CA
• Denver Flagship, CO
• Boulder, CO
• Fort Collins, CO
• Lakewood, CO
• Greenwood Village, CO
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Dillon, CO
• Albuquerque, NM
• Sante FE, NM
• Las Vegas, NV

More to come! It is expected to roll out to 127 REI stores nationwide in the coming weeks. Be sure to check the REI store locator to check if the device is available at a location near you.

You can also purchase online at https://www.rei.com/b/flipfuel.

We look forward to fueling some amazing adventures for REI’s 23 million members in 2024 and beyond!

About FlipFuel.co

Launched in 2021 by backpackers for backpackers, FlipFuel® solves a simple problem: What do I do with this box of partial fuel containers I won't take on a trip? With the FlipFuel® fuel transfer device, backpackers can consolidate fuel from partially filled fuel canisters. Preserve pack space and weight. And recycle the empty canister. 

FlipFuel® has been reviewed in Gear Junkie, Outside's Backpacker, Bikepacking.com, Campspot, Forbes, and more. FlipFuel Retailers include small local gear shops and other major retailers like Liberty Mountain, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, GoHunt, and Garage Grown Gear. The device is found in more than 150 retail store locations across the globe.

Founded by experienced backpacker Eric Flottmann, the small outdoor gear company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and manages all of its shipping and customer service in-house.  Fuel your next adventure and “Don’t Pack a Halfie(TM).” Follow FlipFuel® on Instagram here.