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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: jdb on June 01, 2014, 03:27:53 PM

Title: Which jetboil
Post by: jdb on June 01, 2014, 03:27:53 PM: I'm looking at either the zip or the flash. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Which jetboil
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on June 01, 2014, 03:34:25 PM: My son has the flash. And it seems like it takes forever to boil water, it uses a lot of fuel.

It really depends on where you will be camping. I have an MSR whisperlite international. I found it on ebay for 79$ shipped new in the box.

It is more versatile than the jetboil and it will boil water faster.
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Post by: Elkaholic87 on June 01, 2014, 04:29:21 PM: Optimus Crux!!

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Title: Re: Which jetboil
Post by: Forks on June 01, 2014, 04:34:13 PM: I have the SOL and it boils water in just over 2 minutes.
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Post by: syoungs on June 01, 2014, 05:21:14 PM: I have the flash and am pretty happy with it, that said if I weren't using it just for hot drinks and mtn house, I would look at something else with better burner control, it'd be nice to be able to simmer, or cook at a tempature that isn't all out.

But, for what its used for, it is awesome.
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Post by: Birdguy on June 01, 2014, 06:31:10 PM: tagging
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Post by: Bmcox86 on June 01, 2014, 06:57:10 PM: Sol ti
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Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on June 01, 2014, 07:09:08 PM: JDB what are you going to be doing with it? Backpacking? Altitude? It makes a difference.
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Post by: jdb on June 01, 2014, 07:46:43 PM: I'm climbing my Adams.
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Post by: Buzz2401 on June 01, 2014, 08:08:29 PM: I like the flash
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Post by: swanny on June 02, 2014, 10:04:12 AM: I've been using the Flash for several years. It only takes forever if you fill it completely, other than the water is normally done before I"m ready for it.
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Post by: follow maggie on June 05, 2014, 09:44:26 PM: I got the flash for Christmas and have been loving it. Boils water fast in the cup and you can set a pot or pan on top of it if you want in stead of the cup
Title: Re: Which jetboil
Post by: Caretaker on June 19, 2014, 09:23:41 AM: I have both the Jet Boil and MSR Reactor. Hands down the Reactor is the best stove I've ever had, man does it boil fast! This thing is a cooking rocket. Since purchasing the Reactor I have not used my jet boil at all. It cost a little more but it is well worth it.
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Post by: MtnMuley on June 19, 2014, 10:19:18 AM: I've never used the Reactor, but from all the people I've talked to, it is far superior to the Jetboil. I might just have to retire the ole Jetboil and cough up a little more money.
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Post by: Mauser on June 21, 2014, 04:42:57 PM: I have the flash. Boils water in 2 minutes and the tank will last a weekend. Make sure your purchase is after the recall.