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    MSR Windburner

    Whos got one/used one? What do you like/dislike about it? Are they worth the extra cost over something from Jetboil?
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    As far as I am aware they are all exactly the same thing with different branding. Kovea, jetboil etc just different colours
    Only thing is getting the one with the package size you want ie the size container

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    Quite different, they use radiant heat instead of the open burner style of the Jetboil. Less affected by wind, altitude etc. I would likely upgrade to a Windburner if I was doing more alpine style hunting, but for me the Jetboil works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sonicjoe View Post
    Quite different, they use radiant heat instead of the open burner style of the Jetboil. Less affected by wind, altitude etc. I would likely upgrade to a Windburner if I was doing more alpine style hunting, but for me the Jetboil works.
    well there you go. I know when I did some research a while back some of them are the same at least

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    I have one, never used a jet boil to compare, have to use a lighter to light rather than pressing a button.
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    I like mine less affected by wind,As above have to use a lighter to start.Annoying thing is accessories are a rip as they bayonet to the cooker.$170 slides for a fry pan.

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    Still using hexi. Costs nothing, weighs nothing, low profile, occupies fuck all space, can't break it, always works.

    I do like the idea of the MSR jobbie in a tent or next to a bivvy bag though, had a jetboil, too tall, pain in the bum in the wind, don't have it any more. Don't buy an MSR here tho, get it from offshore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 257weatherby View Post
    Still using hexi. Costs nothing, weighs nothing, low profile, occupies fuck all space, can't break it, always works.

    I do like the idea of the MSR jobbie in a tent or next to a bivvy bag though, had a jetboil, too tall, pain in the bum in the wind, don't have it any more. Don't buy an MSR here tho, get it from offshore.
    me too bud..me too but Ive got all flash and use a tiny beercan cooker inside it...made from redbull sized can.... it fits inside folded up hexi frame along with a tin lid for primer tray and a lighter..30 mls of meths boils my 750ml mug and a hot chai latte from sachette makes a miserable day quite plesant.Ive even taken to carrying it when stalking for mid day cuppa!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    me too bud..me too but Ive got all flash and use a tiny beercan cooker inside it...made from redbull sized can.... it fits inside folded up hexi frame along with a tin lid for primer tray and a lighter..30 mls of meths boils my 750ml mug and a hot chai latte from sachette makes a miserable day quite plesant.Ive even taken to carrying it when stalking for mid day cuppa!!!!
    That, is quite a random co-incidence, I have a homemade mini meths cooker made I made from a redbull can, once it is running, it is the cup support. Only drawback is no resistance to wind. Quite tough little cookers too.

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    i have a jetboil and a msr windburner ... the windburner is better than the jet boil in exposed and colder climates like snowy tops etc, the rest of the year i use the jetboil... side by side they are very much the same but the windburner is less effected by air movement and the burner acts differently.
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    My little homemade meths cooker, from an immigrant beer can. Will support and boil a 2 liter billy if needed, just a matter of measuring the right amount of fuel.Name:  keller can cooker.JPG
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    Quote Originally Posted by 257weatherby View Post
    My little homemade meths cooker, from an immigrant beer can. Will support and boil a 2 liter billy if needed, just a matter of measuring the right amount of fuel.Attachment 95329
    Sorry not really related to the original op
    @257weatherby could you show a step by step way of making that please.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sideshow View Post
    Sorry not really related to the original op
    @257weatherby could you show a step by step way of making that please.
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    Can do, but check out you tube for homemade meths cookers, tons of different ways to make them, fun wee projects, will drop you a line tomorrow night if you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 257weatherby View Post
    ...check out you tube for homemade meths cookers...
    Hmmm, I wonder what other sort of meth cooking vids would turn up on that search?!? And would the police then turn up on your doorstep?

 

 

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