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mr2005





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PostPosted: 6/5/2009, 4:26 pm    Post subject: is there a less expensive alternative to jetboil? Reply to topic Reply with quote

is there a less expensive alternative to jetboil?
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PostPosted: 6/5/2009, 6:43 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Jetboil is the latest yuppie fad. It works very well, of course, and uses a lot less fuel, but you really don't NEED one. I have an MSR pocket rocket I like, but the ultralight crowd is going to jump in here and say you can take two soda cans and make a stove that burns alcohol, and that is what a lot of the thru-hikers use on the PCT, AT, etc. If you google soda can stove you'll get a lot of hits. You can buy one from someone on the internet, or you can follow online directions and make one yourself, many websites have instructions:
http://home.att.net/~ofuzzy1/alcohol.htm
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PostPosted: 6/5/2009, 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've had a jetboil now for a few years and like it. Personal taste. I just want to heat water quickly or use it to boil a freezer bag full of pasta or whatever. Don't have to carry pans or separate cup. Eveything fits into the built-in cup. Not ultralite, but certainly a good fit for some people (like me).

But to answer your question... I haven't seen an alternative that's similar to the JetBoil.
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PostPosted: 6/5/2009, 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

best of both worlds: alcohol stove for simplicity, low cost and a cooking system for compact storage and efficient fuel use

http://www.traildesigns.com/caldera-cone.html
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PostPosted: 6/5/2009, 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I go stoveless now, never really liked cooking out there (also the cheapest option out there) But as far as Jetboils go, I think the only other model like them out there is the MSR Reactor which I think costs a lot more
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PostPosted: 6/6/2009, 4:29 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I don't like cooking, either, but I need to eat a hot meal or soup at the end of the day. And hot coffee when I wake up!! Like Ken, I also just heat water for whatever I eat or drink.
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PostPosted: 6/7/2009, 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I like my Weber Grill. I've had it about 20 years now so it's basically cost me nothing. It is great for 8 or 9 steaks and a few potatoes. Beats those propane things but you do have to carry charcoal. Makes it tough to carry it 20 -30 miles from your truck but it's well worth it. Makes a great rain umbrella if you invert it and carry it on your head during a monsoon. I think it's aluminum so I don't worry about lightning.

Oh yeah - for light backpacking I have a JetBoil and I love it. It works great at high elevations (Mt Shasta) when you need heat and hot water. The piezo electric thing is great. I don't have to carry sticks to rub together to make a fire anymore. Cody Lundin - eat flint. Smile
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PostPosted: 6/8/2009, 2:42 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

FYI
Campmore had JetBoils on sale.
I think for $70 + S&H
The description stated "old look."

A close-out of last years model / look while they last...

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PostPosted: 6/8/2009, 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

from the hammockforums:

"MSR Reactor: $60
Perfect working order.
It has a small dent in the side of the pot. It was in my backseat when I got in a wreck. The dent doesn't affect the stoves ability to work at all.
I'd keep it, it's just too serious for what I need"

i tested this stove back in the day, it was nice. totally (UNlike the jetboil) windproof.
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PostPosted: 6/8/2009, 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

jackpot, I'd go with the reactor
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PostPosted: 8/13/2012, 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

esbit stove is real nice and compacts down awesome.
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PostPosted: 2/8/2013, 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

As far as cooking goes, what are your objectives? Are you only boiling water (if so, how much at a time, how big of a pot do you need), are you wanting to be able to simmer, is weight of your cook kit a concern, etc. Provide us with some details and I bet you can get some pretty good suggestions. I realize this post is four years old but hey, cook kits are always fun to discuss.
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