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Title: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: syoungs on July 09, 2013, 05:43:48 PM: I was thinking about getting a jetboil stove before fall gets here, mostly to use during waterfowl season to make coffee and cocoa for the kids, as well as being able to make a hot breakfast or lunch (mountain house ftw), I would also like one to use on my boat while trolling for steelhead in the winter, for the same reasons. It would also serve double duty as a stove while backpacking and hiking.

My concern is the thing wont work on those cold mornings sitting in the duck blind, though it seems like it would be simple enough to put the fuel canister in my waders for a short time to bring the tempature up.

anyone have any real world experience using one in cold weather, or just using one in general? they worth the money spent? a hassle to use?
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: CementFinisher on July 09, 2013, 06:04:21 PM: A small ti pot, small fuel canister, and the MSR pocket rocket. I have never not had it work. Great set up and compact, you can fit the fuel and stove inside most small pots
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: atfulldraw on July 09, 2013, 06:25:53 PM: I love my jetboil it has never failed me. I have used it down to freezing temps with no problems. :twocents:
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: syoungs on July 09, 2013, 06:35:45 PM: I like the idea of a small pot and a pocket rocket, I like the jetboil cup system though, with the neoprene cover, has a cool factor i guess :IBCOOL:

good to hear they work down in lower temps, I have just took out a thermos with me in the past, but between a few hunters and kids, we can go through alot of warm beverages, plus I like the idea of being able to cook hot food on the go.

Thanks for the replys guys.
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: NW-GSP on July 09, 2013, 06:35:49 PM: I went snow camping and my jet boil worked great
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: HawkCreek on July 09, 2013, 06:56:07 PM: They do lose some pressure when the canister gets to cold but if you keep them under a jacked (or in your waders like you mentioned) it should work just fine.

I've never used mine on a boat but if you intend to do that I'd suggest finding some sort of wider base. Mine sometimes gets a little tippy if I'm not careful to find a nice flat spot for it.
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: syoungs on July 09, 2013, 07:06:04 PM: Quote from: HawkCreek on July 09, 2013, 06:56:07 PM
They do lose some pressure when the canister gets to cold but if you keep them under a jacked (or in your waders like you mentioned) it should work just fine.

I've never used mine on a boat but if you intend to do that I'd suggest finding some sort of wider base. Mine sometimes gets a little tippy if I'm not careful to find a nice flat spot for it.

good to know about being tippy, I think I could find a place to put it up on the dashboard, usually the boat stays pretty steady when were night trolling, not alot of wake from other boats, I have left cans on my gunnel and not lost em before, would be pretty upset if I burned my seats up or worse from a tipped jet boil though!
Title: Re: jetboil stove sets in cold weather?
Post by: HawkCreek on July 09, 2013, 07:11:26 PM: I just googled it. I didn't even realize but the company has a stabilizer listed under their "accessories". I have had a PCS version for years and I like the fact that the smaller fuel canisters nest inside it but lately I've been using the larger 230g canisters. They don't nest inside but they are a little bit wider. Possibly that would be enough if you know the boat is going to be stable.