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MSR international. Had it for years and still kicks. Keep it in the truck and use it when needed.
 
BELMONT148 said:
Jetboil
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MSR international. Had it for years and still kicks. Keep it in the truck and use it when needed.
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I'm just considering canister types at this time, my SVEA 123 still kicks ass and takes names when it comes to a liquid fuel stove.
 
Not sure about the size of the other options, but my Jetboil will fit in any pouch that a 32 oz. Nalgene bottle would fit in. I actually keep it in a USGI MOLLE canteen/general purpose pouch and have plenty of room left.

Jeremy
 
The main thing I don't like about the jetboil, you have to use their canisters.
That and the cold weather issues with all canisters,
And the fact that you really are limited to boiling water with it..

Other than that, it's a great unit :D
 
Why can't you cook with it, it has an open flame doesn't it?

Every kit he was looking at uses canisters, I think taht is what he wants. If you want to get creative you can buy adapters and use inverted canisters that will also allow you to use a windscreen and many other brands of canisters. You can also custom adapt it to run on liquid fuel.

You can turn a Jetboil into a jack of all trades, and a master of boiling water.:D

Jeremy
 
BELMONT148 said:
Why can't you cook with it, it has an open flame doesn't it?

Every kit he was looking at uses canisters, I think taht is what he wants. If you want to get creative you can buy adapters and use inverted canisters that will also allow you to use a windscreen and many other brands of canisters. You can also custom adapt it to run on liquid fuel.

You can turn a Jetboil into a jack of all trades, and a master of boiling water.:D

Jeremy
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So, how do you cook a fried egg with a jetboil?
 
BELMONT148 said:
Not sure about the size of the other options, but my Jetboil will fit in any pouch that a 32 oz. Nalgene bottle would fit in. I actually keep it in a USGI MOLLE canteen/general purpose pouch and have plenty of room left.

Jeremy
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I'll tabulate the specs for all of the choice when I get a chance, but on the surface the others are smaller anf lighter than the Jetboil, BTW you can click on the others in the list and it will open alink to the MFG page for that product.

FMKV said:
Check out the Soto Muka at REI its been perfect for our family camp. Its a little pricey, but is better built than most other stoves I've tried out.
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This is for solo back packing, again I'm only considering canister stoves. I have a SVEA 123 I've been using since the 70's, it still rocks. I kind of doubt there is a better built stove out there.
 
rusty_tlc said:
Cool, some kind of Peltier junction device I'd guess. Not what I'm looking for in a light weight backpacking stove though.:flipoff2:
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You need bigger calves ;)


Why not just go super light sterno then?
 
Mace said:
The main thing I don't like about the jetboil, you have to use their canisters.
That and the cold weather issues with all canisters,
And the fact that you really are limited to boiling water with it..

Other than that, it's a great unit :D
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FWIW I use a Jetboil and I use the SnowPeak fuel canisters. The smallest canister is about $1 per canister less expensive and it also contains more gas by weight. Works great.

I've used it down to 10 degrees F and up to 11,700' without issue. One of the best small stove inventions ever IMO. This stove got MSR, Optimus, et al, on their heels...and forced them to start thinking again...

We've fried freshly caught trout, pork belly, eggs, pasta sauces, etc. by using their small lightweight fry pan and the optional pan support that snaps onto the top of the burner.

The year before last my brother, my niece and I backpacked into the Sierra for a 5-day trip. I used my Jetboil for all the cooking and water heating. I used 2/3 of the large size fuel canister the entire 5-days. And we were camped mostly above 11,000'. We drank tea/coffee each morning along with more hot water for oatmeal/multi-grain cereal; sometimes hot instant soup for lunch and dinner "appetizer"; and cooked a real dinner each night. By that measure I was impressed with the Jetboil's efficiency regarding fuel usage.

I also have a Snow Peak Giga Power Ti burner. It works well but for most of my uses it always remains at home in the storage box...and the Jetboil gets used.
 
Mace said:
You need bigger calves ;)


Why not just go super light sterno then?
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I want something between an ultra light alcohol stove, ie Trangia or home brew, and my Svea. I might still build a uber light weight alcohol stove and try it out since they are basically free to make from beer cans. At the end of the day the best solution might be an alcohol stove and heat exchanger pot.


Notice that all the systems listed all offer heat exchangers. As Spresso stated JB got these guys re-thinking how to build a light weight stove. The reason I listed stove systems (with HE) rather than just stoves was to make it more of an apples to apples comparison to JB. Choices are good, just because the others were late to the party doesn't mean they don't have a competitive product. :grinpimp:
 
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