Functional beauty is crucial. The minimalist and smart campfire stand "MAAGZ RAPCA" is so wonderful

For me, who learned the flavor of a bonfire through climbing the river, when it comes to bonfires, it was common to use a stone next to a riverbank, which is called an open flame. For me, no matter how much I needed it at the campsite, and how sturdy and stable it was, I honestly wasn't resistant to a campfire stand. If there is less that separates the flame from yourself, then it is better to have fewer ones.

So, although the bonfire stands to do his job well, if possible, he has a faint hope of greedy hope that he will be a supporting character with little insistence at all costs, this "MAAGZ RAPCA" was the perfect fit for me.

The bonfire stand, which was developed by a garage manufacturer from Hachioji, Tokyo, a town of manufacturing, has a simple structure that has been cut down to the point of view that it would hardly be a bonfire stand. It is surprisingly lightweight, and is assembled with minimal parts, yet still has a beautiful appearance.

It is said that crowdfunding has achieved over 7 million support amounts. It's true that the appearance makes me feel like I want it. However, I have tried out some simple and lightweight campfire stands up until now, but I have been disappointed when I tried it because it looks great but has a delicate construction that can be beaten by the firepower, so I'm also curious about that.

Thankfully, the manufacturer called out to me and had the opportunity to use this campfire stand. Due to the period of self-restraint, I missed the opportunity to try it out, but one Sunday in June I took this to a river barbecue with me, so I'll give you a review I tried it out right away.

MAAGZ RAPCA's favorite points

• Surprisingly lightweight.
• It can be stored compactly and is easy to carry.
• The simple structure makes it easy to assemble.
• The size is just right for solos to duo, and for groups and families if there are no large groups.
• Open structure with smooth ventilation in mind (thus, caution is required in windy environments)
• Despite its minimalistic parts, it is robust and can withstand large firepower.
• A simple yet versatile and versatile use.
• It is highly expandable, allowing you to combine various optional parts that will be sold in the future, as well as commercially available parts.
• It's stress-free to clean up and take care of it when it's finished, and it has a clean structure that allows you to disassemble all the parts.

I tried it at the Kawara BBQ

Amazingly lightweight and compact parts that fit in a stylish storage case

Let's start by unraveling the "RAPCA" that arrived. I knew it looked stylish, but the storage bag is also pretty cool (photo below). All parts are stored in a thin 40cm square case made from durable black canvas, just like a document bag. Even with the addition of the GOTOKU, it weighs only about 1,800g (excluding case weight of approximately 130g). A typical group-sized campfire stand is about 3kg, so it is clear how light it is.

There are a lot of bonfire stands out all over the world, but it's hard to find a model that can be used by groups and can be stored and carried around in such a compact size.

I took the parts out of the bag and lined them up (photo below. Only the top left gem, not included in the regular set). The base frame, plate, and sash can all be disassembled and stacked to thin storage.

Assembly is very easy

Even simple parts have a complex assembly, so the benefits are halved. I'll try assemble it to check how easy it is to assemble it.

First, assemble the base frame. Insert the frame into each end of the gently curved joint bridge. It's not particularly difficult to insert, but it's smooth, and you'll probably never get confused where to insert it (photo below).

Once the lower joint and the base frame are connected, it will stand up as you can see in the photo below.

Once the frame is set, the next step is to set the ashes. The ash holder is connected to two thin panels (photo below),

Just place it firmly on top of the frame. This one is also hardly confusing (photo below).

Finally, place the rost on the ashes holder (photo below).

It may not be easy for people who have never seen what a bonfire stand is, but for people who don't think so, they can set it up in such a simple way that there is no need to be particularly careful about it, as they don't need to be particularly careful about it.

I tried posting some gems. The Gotoku is an extremely simple rod with key-shaped ends, and is designed to hook onto the beams passed to both ends of the frame. There are three levels of beam height, so you can place it anywhere you like. There are some grooves so there are some parts that are less likely to slip (photo below).

The conceptual airflow design makes ignition smoother than you imagined

Now that I knew how to assemble it, I took it to a campsite on the riverbank and actually tried making a bonfire.

The size can be used by solos, duos, or groups or families if there are no large groups. For now, I gathered the dried branches and started igniting it. The method of bonfires is the same as a regular bonfire stand.

The fire was created much more smoothly than I expected. I once again realized that this fire stand has a very breathable structure.

First of all, it is not surrounded by all sides. The bottom of the firewood allows air to pass through a certain direction between the ashes and the Lostol, and from there, air is thoroughly escaped through the gap in the Lostol. For this reason, although it was dry and dry, the fire even moved more easily than expected, making it a stable bonfire. Of course, we don't use any kind of fire blowing air by hand or anything like a fire blower.

However, this characteristic of "making the most of air flow" can be said to be "supported by the wind."

While it's nice that it's breathable, firewood always "burns well", so I feel like it's a bit more difficult to burn slowly, such as burning a stable fire for a long time on a thick wooden firebed. I haven't tried this area with that many different kinds of firewood, so it's just my impression. Also, there was a moment when the wind would get strong on the day, and at that time I was letting my guard down, and the sparks flew in, which was a shock. That's the only natural consideration when making a bonfire, but it seems that it is necessary to take into consideration that it is more susceptible to the wind compared to other bonfire stands.

* Looking at the official online store, it seems that the manufacturers are aware of this, and it appears that they are currently developing a dedicated windscreen that reduces the impact of wind and stabilizes combustion. This is extremely anticipated.

Highly expandable because it is extremely simple

Well, the beauty of this campfire stand is not limited to its design and ease of ignition. When placing a pot or shaving, the skewer is simple, with just two sticks hanging it into the groove. Furthermore, there is a high degree of freedom that it can be placed at any one of three heights. Of course, other than these standard parts, some manufacturers are still developing, but you can customize them to your liking by adding optional parts such as iron plates, grilled grills, and stoves

While we also have these optional parts, I personally am very pleased that because of its simplicity, whether it's an ami or a guaranteed one, it can be used somehow depending on the ingenuity of various manufacturers other than the original. For example, the photo below shows the net I bought at a home improvement store.

This is the half deep grill plate type I used at Snow Peak, which I always use (photo below). The top one wasn't wide enough, but the third tier was able to be placed stably.

I also managed to use the "Gari Ami Pro.M" for the M-sized bonfire stand from Snow Peak. In the photo below, you can place grilled sardines on the top shelf, and place a pot or pan on top. The point is that you can flexibly make various ideas based on the range of tools you have. wonderful.

On this day, I put up some grilled rice crackers to enjoy a barbecue, and then put up a tripod on top of it to make Dutch oven dishes at the same time. Despite the few parts, various ways to adapt to this style can meet a variety of styles.

To remove any remaining ashes, you can take the ashes holder as is to the collection location.

All parts can be disassembled, so you can wash every corner with ease. If the connecting parts cannot be separated, there is no chance of dirt or damage there, so this is also a modest but great satisfaction. It was easy to use even if it was just a campfire, but it was stress-free and smooth even after use, and I was impressed that it was really good. As expected, tools made with every detail are always pleasant.

Summary: This is a highly-looking and easy-to-use model that will give you the joy of a bonfire than you would normally camp.

It's lightweight and compact, but is extremely easy to use, and has the flexibility and expandability to combine it with a variety of tools. the simple and minimalist MAAGZ RAPCA wears is not just about dressing up, but was born as a result of pursuing functionality such as ease of understanding and ease of use. Because it is extremely minimalist, there were some aspects that beginners who are too busy need to use it as is, such as wind resistance, but it is expected that these will be followed in the future by recommending optional auxiliary parts.

His modest appearance, which never claims, blends into the great outdoors, and, although not the same as an open flame, naturally concentrates himself on the flames more naturally than usual. At the same time, its sharpened beauty and ease of use will make it an indispensable part of camping and touring in the future, from solo to duos to small groups.

Official online store page