Jetboil alternatives

[MThuntr]

I have some REI credits and the 20% coupon they had got burned on a Snow Peak Mini Solo Cookset. I haven't ordered a new stove quite yet. I have a Primus multi-fuel system ready for burning random fuel or canister fuel. I'll get an MSR PocketRocket (man I hate writing those words together because they definitely mean something else on the internet)

My boss has a cheap Amazon portable stove and uses the hell out of it for the last 4 or 5 years. He said it was an emergency backup to a multifuel setup and decided to keep using it. For $11 I think 1 will end up in my box too.

 

[ammo]

I'll get an MSR PocketRocket (man I hate writing those words together because they definitely mean something else on the internet)

It's simply the best massager in the world!

 

[crock239]

I have a whisperlite as well, great for winter/elevation or for places were canisters aren’t readily available, though I haven’t found that location yet… hell they had them on Adak.

Whisperlite saved the day on our last trip....my coleman stove at basecamp was acting up so we balanced a 5-gal pot on the whisperlite and boiled enough water to heat our vac-packed meals for three guys.

Otherwise would've been eating mtn house 20 feet from the truck.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

it’s super important to have the ability to burn diesel to make your coffee and such

Last time I used mine it was burning 87 regular lol

 

[Beignet]

the new gizmo that allows you to combine canisters is a life changer, I was finally able to get rid of my backlog of partial canisters that were relegated to making coffee at the truck, and I suspect you could also just buy a giant canister and fill small ones out of it for a long time, if you're not melting snow a tiny canister goes a long way...

I had no idea these existed! Total game changer!!!

 

[Deleted member 28227]

@TOGIE

 

[MThuntr]

I had no idea these existed! Total game changer!!!

I just saw one as a targeted ad on facebook or maybe even another hunting forum. They seem pricey but then again not carrying 2 half bottles is quite annoying.

 

[MThuntr]

@TOGIE
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Does it have ethanol? Save the Planet 2 cups at a time.

 

[TOGIE]

@TOGIE
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Bro, your supposed to put container on ground and fill

 

[Beignet]

I just saw one as a targeted ad on facebook or maybe even another hunting forum. They seem pricey but then again not carrying 2 half bottles is quite annoying.

Amazonia has them for like $15. Would be nice to combine all the partials I’ve been collecting for that small investment.

 

[Scott85]

This is my setup. It’s an evernew pasta pot 1000, MSR pocket rocket, small lighter, handkerchief, 4oz fuel bottle, and sea to summit 12oz x tumbler.

 

[Trial153]

MSR Pocket rocket

 

[Irrelevant]

I use an MSR Windburner probably 95% of the time. I really appreciate the wind protection, more than I thought I would. I guess I can’t promise you wouldn’t have a taste from it, I’ve never noticed it though.

^also makes a great hand warm, sock dried, and smore cooker.

I rocked the cheap pocket rocket-eke stoves for a while, but the windburner has been an improvement in all regards... except there's not lighter, and by the end of a hunt I no longer have any hair on my knuckles.

 

[Irrelevant]

"Whisper-lite" = Basilisk Hiss - InstaWildfire

 

[sclancy27]

Pocket and light pot. The thing has lasted like 15 years.

 

[sclancy27]

I bought a Jet Boil when they first came out around 2001. I still have it and it still works (at least it did during it's last outing) after many years of use, although I haven't used it in over a decade. Truth is, I'm not a fan of canister stoves. Good luck finding a canister in a remote area or if SHTF. Plus the butane canisters work like garbage when in below freezing temps. I typically like my kit to be multi-use and versatile as possible. I now use a Optimus Hiker+. It's been around a long time and is a great multi-fuel stove.

I have a pocket rocket and multi-fuel stove (MSR Dragonfly). Had both for over a decade. Won't be needing new ones any time soon

 

[Nate Mode]

I've been using a MSR pocket rocket and snowpeak pot/cup. The snowpeak cup is a little pricey but I think I got mine 10 years ago and it's the only thing I use.

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I've used that exact same combo for years and it's worked out well.

 

[FEENIX]

I have Optimus Terra HE and MSR Windstopper backpacking stoves.