Post by: jackelope on December 25, 2012, 06:34:20 PM
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Post by: kentrek on December 25, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on December 25, 2012, 07:56:06 PM
Are you stuck on a Jet Boil? If not take a look at a pocket rocket with a Stoic Ti Kettle. Much smaller and lighter and it will save you a few bucks too. It doesn't have a built in ignition though.
Or the Optimus for 89 bucks. Works great. Compact, light, and haven't had a problem with it yet. Boils water fast and fuel lasts a long time. :twocents:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Optimus-Crux-Weekend-HE-Cook-System/1426554.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Doptimus%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=optimus&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Optimus-Crux-Weekend-HE-Cook-System/1426554.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Doptimus%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=optimus&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products)
Post by: romaknows on December 25, 2012, 08:36:52 PM
Post by: aaronoto on December 25, 2012, 09:01:40 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 25, 2012, 10:00:05 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 25, 2012, 10:01:50 PM
I'm sure it was the elevation.(I think)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 25, 2012, 10:34:30 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 25, 2012, 10:47:33 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 25, 2012, 11:03:26 PM
I run the old regular one it works great.
X2
I have about five backpack type stoves and I use this one most of the time. Unless I fly somewhere then I take a white gas stove since most guide outfits and outfitters have that fuel when I land. I do think the white gas works a little better above 7,000'.
Got one of the smaller versions last year. Not enough weight savings to make the difference I was hoping for. Took two pots to make a MH meal so quicker boiling time did not really save me anything either. Great for a cup-o-noodles on the go or a hot mountain mocha while glassing. But I like the original much better.
Used the big Jetboil camp pot with the white gas on my last goat hunt. Set-up was a bit funky trying to make it work. But once I figured that out it was a great combination. Other than I find it difficult to maintain a simmer with the white fuel stoves that I have.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on December 26, 2012, 06:58:57 AM
I have a couple stoves along the line of the pocket rocket. I used them both this year a few times. I found they worked great up to about 7k feet. I spent 2 days using one at almost 10k and it took forrrrrrr ever to boil water. I used a ton of fuel. I'm thinking by trying the jetboil I might do a little better.
It's the altitude, I use a pocket rocket and my dad uses a similar model (forget who makes it).
we each took 1 fuel can for a 5 day trip at 7k-8k. he ran out on day 4 and then shared mine, it still had some left when we were done but not much. at lower elevations, say 5k, that same can would last me 2 or 3 trips.
Post by: Bob33 on December 26, 2012, 07:13:30 AM
The nice thing about the jetboil is how efficient they are .No other stoves compare. :tup:The MSR Reactor stove will boil water faster. My friend was a big Jetboil fan until we did some side by side comparisons. He shelved his Jetboil and bought a Reactor.
http://www.rei.com/product/736977/msr-reactor-stove-system (http://www.rei.com/product/736977/msr-reactor-stove-system)
Post by: jackelope on December 26, 2012, 07:14:06 AM
In reality how much time am I going to spend above 7k and is it enough to justify spending $100+ on a stove when I already have a couple decent stoves.
Post by: swanny on December 26, 2012, 08:07:24 AM
Post by: whacker1 on December 26, 2012, 08:34:25 AM
we used 2 jet boil stoves between 3 guys and i tested just how many boils I could get out of 1 canister. We got over 20 boils at 15-35 degree temps between 5000-6000 feet in elevation. At this temp and elevation it took longer than the 2 min 30 seconds they proclaimed, but not much longer (maybe 3 - 4 minutes.)
I have been very happy so far and have about 30 boils on it so far.
Post by: halflife65 on December 26, 2012, 08:45:54 AM
I'm using a Jetboil SOL Ti now and/or a MSR Pocket Rocket with a Backcountry.com Ti cup.
Post by: mossy8352 on December 26, 2012, 08:52:33 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 26, 2012, 09:18:15 AM
-Steve
Post by: MtnMuley on December 26, 2012, 09:36:34 AM
Post by: 300rum on December 26, 2012, 09:53:49 AM
Post by: Broken Arrow on December 26, 2012, 10:06:35 AM
Post by: scottcrb on December 26, 2012, 10:07:38 AM
The nice thing about the jetboil is how efficient they are .No other stoves compare. :tup:The MSR Reactor stove will boil water faster. My friend was a big Jetboil fan until we did some side by side comparisons. He shelved his Jetboil and bought a Reactor.
http://www.rei.com/product/736977/msr-reactor-stove-system (http://www.rei.com/product/736977/msr-reactor-stove-system)
msr REACTOR IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. they have a couple pot sizes and boils water in about 1 min give or take on altitude and ambient temp. we use them for big game and water fowl hunting. nothing like a nice warm Mt house in the blind.
Post by: actionshooter on December 26, 2012, 10:17:55 AM
Having owned several backbacking stoves, I can honestly say that the Jetboil with the instant ignition has been with out a doubt the best all around stove I have ever used. Yes, some may boil quicker and be smaller, etc., however the Jetboil is bullet proof, always works great, and is perfect for easy set up, use, etc.I agree with this, I am still using my 1st jetboil that I bought in '05 after Backpacker magazine named it the "Best of the Year". The ignitor has quit working but the stove keeps going. I have used mine at 10k+ many times and it takes a lot more time, but it will get the water boiling.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 26, 2012, 10:26:13 AM
-Steve
Post by: Wild Bill on December 26, 2012, 11:29:52 PM
I have a couple stoves along the line of the pocket rocket. I used them both this year a few times. I found they worked great up to about 7k feet. I spent 2 days using one at almost 10k and it took forrrrrrr ever to boil water. I used a ton of fuel. I'm thinking by trying the jetboil I might do a little better.
Talk to DBHAWTHORN as he is very much so in the know on gear (rather he will admit it or not :chuckle:, his youngins always have the latest and greatest).... But i do recall a time when I was stomping around the high country as well, and seems as though they had special canisters for higher altitudes? :dunno: Been 6+ years ago, but if that don't work, like already mentioned, get a MSR stove. Some will burn ANYTHING flammable. :twocents:
(Sorry DB :chuckle: :chuckle:)
WB
Post by: romaknows on January 06, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
The nice thing about the jetboil is how efficient they are .No other stoves compare. :tup:The MSR Reactor stove will boil water faster. My friend was a big Jetboil fan until we did some side by side comparisons. He shelved his Jetboil and bought a Reactor.
http://www.rei.com/product/736977/msr-reactor-stove-system (http://www.rei.com/product/736977/msr-reactor-stove-system)
I cant say for certin that it is faster( than the reactor) but it (jetboil sol ti) is ALOT lighter.My buddy has the reactor and it is too bulky and heavy for backcountry solo use in my opinion.
Someone also posted about not being able to get a mountainhouse meals worth of water out of 1 boil with the sol , but i have only ever needed about 2 cups for any mountainhouse meal that i have had eaten ( which the jetboil sol will do no problem).