Thread: Jetboil

Hay guys on the look out for a new style fast cooker

Who knows what about them?

Cheers
Shane

Hey

got one for my birthday this year and did a lot of research on them

I ended up with the primus version which is (on paper) faster and lighter than the jet boil and kovea equivalent. You can also use the primus one with normal pots as it comes with potstands and comes with a hanging hook if you needed to use it in such a way as being suspended off a cliff (yes I did see this on youtube) or a tent pole etc...

man they are really fuel efficient too. boils 500ml in about 2.5 mins. ive used mine on two solo over nights ( dinner lunch and breakfast plus drinks with each, about 3 day trips ( lunch plus drink) and the odd test when I got it. the can is almost empty!

It all packs down inside the billy too which is nice

I also use the primus version, they are awesome if you just want to boil water so perfect for dehy but hopeless for cooking, I use it over my MSR any day. can do 4 days for 2 people easy on one canister

Is this the one you guys have?

ETA Lite – Primus

Getting it for trips on the tops so will be for hot drinks and dehy dinners

Im sold on my jet boil . Totally recommend it . I can't remember why I chose it over the primis but the primis would have to be bloody good to be better than a jet boil

Primus Eta Solo Stove - 355093 or 355083

This is the one.

Cooked a feed of porridge with it on sat morn

bloody awesome piece of kit. Boils water FAST. Packs up small. Quick to use . IS LIGHT. Comes with a pot if you need one.

They used to come with a hanging kit which is also brilliant. Hang it in a tree - hang it from the centre of the tent.

Just love it to bits.

Do NOT try to heat milk in it ...

Tim

Ha ha done that ! I agree no milk unless you like cleaning most of the inside of a hut for two hours ,Doh !

NZHunter did a very thorough review of Jetboil type stoves. They were all way better then normal gas and similar in fuel efficiency from memory. It seemed to be personal choice as to which one to buy.

Originally Posted by stug

NZHunter did a very thorough review of Jetboil type stoves. They were all way better then normal gas and similar in fuel efficiency from memory. It seemed to be personal choice as to which one to buy.

In what way were they better stug ? Faster boil ?

I just think they are heavy. My entire cook set, including gas, pot, stove weighs less than jetboil flash without canister

Originally Posted by ebf

My entire cook set, including gas, pot, stove weighs less than jetboil flash without canister

Yeah, but you drill lightening holes in EVERYTHING ... which I would ordinarily agree with ... but the bottom of your billy has never been the same since ...

Originally Posted by ebf

In what way were they better stug ? Faster boil ?

I just think they are heavy. My entire cook set, including gas, pot, stove weighs less than jetboil flash without canister

Faster and a lot more fuel efficient. Also better in wind.

Originally Posted by stug

Faster and a lot more fuel efficient. Also better in wind.

They weigh F all , it's your lack of fuel that makes up for them any way . Small canister fits inside so very efficient shape/ size to carry as well . I rate mine 10/10

Love my Jetboil!

Originally Posted by ebf

In what way were they better stug ? Faster boil ?

I just think they are heavy. My entire cook set, including gas, pot, stove weighs less than jetboil flash without canister

Can you post a pic with the weights including fuel if you can please