By Cheri Sicard
Did you know that 48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in landfills each year? Single-use propane bottles are wasteful and they are a pain-in-the-you-know-where to dispose of properly. Ignik wants to put an end to that and their small, lightweight Gas Growler does just that.
Not only does the Ignik Gas Growler help the environment, but it also helps the consumer. For the price of one single-use propane bottle, filling up the small, lightweight, refillable Gas Growler holds five times as much. Each time you fill the canister, that’s five times the heating or cooking time for the price of one single-use bottle. Then just fill it up again.
The Gas Growler comes with a quick-connect hose to attach it to your grill or portable heater, and it all fits neatly into its own zippered carrying case, which provides the best way to transport it. Close the valve, disconnect the hose and wrap it in the area around the valve, then zip the top closed. The webbing handle makes it easy to carry, and the MOLLE webbing around the case allows you to strap it down so it doesn’t roll or shift in your vehicle.
The Gas Growler is certified by the DOT for 12 years. After that, it is possible to have the tank re-certified. Refill anywhere that fills propane bottles.
What I especially like about the Ignik Gas Growler
In actuality, I love everything about this product. But let’s explore.
- It’s super easy to use. Connecting to any device that usually depends on single-use propane bottles takes seconds.
- The 5-pound bottle is lightweight and easy to move about.
- The carrying case is rugged and well-constructed. It protects the tank in transit and fits both the tank and hose/fittings inside.
- The Gas Growler complies with DOT specifications 4BA, 4BW and 4E. It is safe to transport in your car, SUV, RV, or boat.
What can be improved?
Honestly, nothing. I could not find anything about this outstanding product to complain about or even wish for. If you want more fuel, there is also a 10 lb. version available.
The bottom line is, if you use single-use propane bottles, you NEED the Ignik Gas Growler in your life.
You can order it from Amazon here, or visit their website to learn more.
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“For the price of one single-use propane bottle, the small, lightweight, refillable Gas Growler holds five times as much.” I must have missed something. I’m not sure where the author is paying $150 for a single-use propane bottle. Sheesh!
Refill cost probably.
Yes, refill cost of course. Sheesh! 🙂
$150 is a bit much for a 5lb refillable tank. I got mine for less than $50 plus about $20 for the hose. On my last trip I refilled it twice for a total cost of $8.50. Walmart charges $10 for 2 small green ones, which I was told are now 12oz instead of 16.
Tell me more! I’d like a 5lb bottle for $50!, not ready to bite the bullet at $150, then have to fill it up!
I also noticed the “Blue Rhino” swap out type of propane centers only contain 15#, no 20#. I only refill my tanks now – no more swapping.
https://flameking.com/ This system works well for me.
Watch California. They will outlaw the small single use bottles. Plumbing will be fun.
How do you know this ??
The CA legislature passed a bill last year to ban of the sale of these disposable single use bottles but Gov Newsom vetoed the bill.
It will be back.
Not because of the ban on bottles.
We bought a ‘five-pounder’ up in Canada many years ago. It has been refilled numerous times; small. light enough that I can maneuver it around, carried in an outside storage box.
Have not seen this particular product in any store yet, but sounds like a good product to solve a nasty old product!
Now that I think about it, many of our old, rather unique products we purchased years ago in at the Canadian Tire Store!
Home Depot & Amazon sell 5 lb propane bottles for 1/3 the cost. An adapter hose is around $10. You don’t get a case, but for the price, I can skip the carry case.
$150 for a 5 lb tank and hose?? Ya gotta be kidding.
yes…wow, that is not an option @$149. That is a whole bunch of those little bottles before the break even point.
But it’s a hose job.
I get the appeal, but I have gas lanterns and a gas burner that use that 1-lb. canister as a base.
I got a less expensive one on Amazon plus a bag-like thing it goes in with straps to keep it from falling over.
I’ve been using Flame King refillable (DOT approved) one pounders for several years. I started buying them when they first appeared on Amazon for about $10 each. I’ve had a couple fail but the company has provided outstanding support, even after the warranties expired.
I have about 20 of them and have a refill session about once a year.
They’re too expensive. Check prices on internet as well as amazon.
It’s not illegal to refill the disposable bottles, it’s illegal to transplant them on Federal highways.
You can’t get a full 1 pound back in one when refilling but hey, you can find dozens of empty ones around any fishing area laying on the ground. (Plus you’re cleaning up unsightly trash and recycling!
The refilling from a 20 pound tank isn’t dangerous unless you’re a smoker.
It is slow. Just follow the directions that come with the refill valve. Refill kits are available on Amazon.
Slow?..Takes me about 10 seconds to refill mine. The refill adapter is one of my best purchases.
Put the empty tanks in the freezer, tie my 20# from higher up -upside down and let it flow baby….
$149 for a 5lb. “Ignik” (oooh, fancy name!) LPG tank is three times as expensive as a normal 5lb. LPG tank by Flame King, the barbecue folks. I think P.T. Barnum had a terse description for the gullible public that applies here…
Something like “there’s a sucker born every minute”?
I have a 5lb tank I use for my outside cooking stove but I sure didn’t pay $149 for it. I was under the impression you are not supposed to use propane tanks inside the RV…
Rather expensive. Then where do you get it recertified after 12 years and how much for that?
We only use 2 or 3, 1lb green bottles each season. For the price, we will keep using them. Also, the storage compartments on our little rv aren’t big enough to fit the 5lb bottle in them.
I’ve been using the 5lb bottles ($50ea.) for well over 25 years. I got tired of running out of propane in the middle of barbecuing. I keep a few of the 1 lb bottles for back-up. I recently bought two flame king cases for the 5lb bottles that came with hoses for $40 ea. and, as I use the disposable bottles, I refill them. It’s amazing how long a 5lb bottle will run a BBQ and griddle at the same time!!
While dry camping in the mountains, a 5lb bottle will run a high output lantern every night for over a week! Granted, the lantern has to be hanging on a stand though.