When it comes down to it, this is the stove that works for personal or two person use on lightweight climbing or skiing trips. You don't need the hanging kit to hang it- just wrap a ski strap around the neoprene securing another ski strap underneath and you can hang it on anything. Also, it is the only stove (and I don't recommend this) that you can bring into the tent with you and use to help warm up and dry out. Just the fact that you can hold the stove in your hands while it is on (because the 'pot' connects to the stove)makes it far superior to any other.

When I moved to Montana I decided to check out and see what was new in the backing world. Man!!!! Things have changed, for the better. I've used a MSR Whisperlite for 20 years with no problems but the JetBoil blows it away!! No priming, no heating up the "cup" or spilling fuel during hard weather. This stove is bomb proof. The standard by which to judge all other stoves.

This stove outperforms the competition in efficiency, weight, utility and longevity.

At first I thought JetBoil was a gimicky stove, useful to a narrow range of users. What I found on several trips - including climbing above 7000 meters and making coffee on El Cap - was that the JetBoil offers the highest possible performance and reliability for an entire range of outdoor activities from hiking to climbing.

The burner is so efficient it provides a team of two, enough melted snow and boiled water, to last two days of a single 8 ounce can of iso-butane (even under -20 degrees fahrenheit).

It easily converts to a hanging profile with the commercially produced after-market kit, or a piece of perlon and two zip-ties.

With the ease of availability of iso-butane even in places like India and Pakistan (albeit expensive), the JetBoil is the best go-anywhere, do-anything stove.

It's also way lighter and compact than any comparable stove. Over the course of three years I've had none of the issues that plague other stoves like reliability, messy fuel, unavailable fuel, or explosions. With the after-market camping kit, you can cook for a group and even simmer.

This is a good stove system. I have used it extensively, and found it to be reliable, fuel efficient, and almost wind proof. The spark ingniter sometimes fails, but overall works well. The only down side for me is it is bulky, heavier than other canister stoves, and I'm not a big fan of aluminum pots. Overall it is a solid piece of gear.

I know a lot of friends of mine like 'em but I'm not a fan. Here's why:

1) Climbing Mt. Rainer with the winter mix. Winter mix got too cold to light. (Thankfully I had my MSR Whisper Lite to cook / make water with.)

2) Can't fly with the canisters. So if you're flying some place, you're going to have to cross your fingers and hope you can find a store that sells it. That's fine if you travel to western populated locations, but eastern Europe or Central Asia. Good luck, I'll take the stoves that can take unleaded fuel or karosene.

3) Another on flying: Say you do buy some. Odds are you probably won't use it all. Still can't fly with it home, so you're stuck donating it to someone. (Which I'm sure they will appreciate.) At least with the unleaded fuel options you can pour the $0.30 of gas into a car.

4) Care about your carbon footprint? Think about everyone of those cans that gets thrown away.

And generally: I found my MSR WhisperLite to be able to boil 2 cups in a pot just as fast as the Jet Boil can in it's specialized mug. (And another plus to general stoves: you can cook 4 or more mugs at once, so you're not eating in shifts if you only brought one stove for a group.)

Overall, if you're a solo hiker and this is the ONLY thing you have, it's not bad. It is REAALLY easy to use. But for people in groups or air travelers, I think there are better options out there.

And who doesn't like it HOT and FAST? I've timed the stove at just under the two minute mark for boiling a liter of water. Also, we kept track of how many boils we got out of one cylinder and ran out of gas at about 35 cookings. We used the stove underground during a cave expedition in Mexico, Yum Yum, freeze dried never tasted better than out of my Jetboil. Hot and fast!

This is a great stove, but don't buy this cup only model unless you are only planning on boiling water. They also have a pot and cup version that together will save you a bit of money (as opposed to separately) and the pot is very much more versatile. It is a great stove, the fuel lasts a long time, and it is super efficient. Great buy.

Awesome stove. Really nothing else to say about it. Every review on here states that BUT don’t depend on the Auto Ignition it seems to break. Either use matches or keep a “Jetboil Maintenance Kit” on hand at all times. Other than that its an A++++.

This stove works really well and boils water extremely fast. It packs really compact and it weighs next to nothing. The heat is really adjustable so you can go from a slight simmer to full boil. I have had no problems with mine; however, camping partner also brought his on a 3 day backpacking trip last week and the ignitor quit working. Seems like a minor problem and easy fix, because one should always have a fire source with them anyhow.

If you're thinking about any other stove, then, well, stop thinking. If you've never used one the ease of lighting it alone makes it worth buying. A button. You push it. that's all. you never have to push it twice. somehow its invincible to wind. i don't know how, but it is. thats stretching it a bit but damn. super efficient on fuel. packs into itself. lightweight. you can drink right out of it. so easy to use. hopefully some people who read this make the right decision. just buy it.

I have an EtaPower 2.1L cook system, Jet Boil PCS with 1.5L cook Pot with the Stabilizer and pot support and an MSR Pocket Rocket. The EtaPower and the Jet Boil have their own pots of course, and the pocket rocket is used with my MSR Titan Kettle which is the lightest(8.5oz:stove, case & pot). In the wind the MSR is weak even on full, otherwise it is about the lightest minimalist canister setup rivaled by only 10ths of an oz if any. The Jet Boil is the Second Lightest(15.4oz) if carried without the 1.5L pot. In the wind the unit is performs perfectly even at a simmer. The EtaPower is a workhorse. It laughs at wind and boils water faster than reported times but is the heaviest(2lbs. 7.6oz) The Jet Boil is the best packed unit with any 110g fuel canister inside, all as a single unit. The EtaPower packs as a unit but it is tricky to get a fuel canister inside and not damage the Teflon. The MSR Kettle holds one 250g canister but the stove is in it's own plastic case. Jet Boil uses the smallest, 110g, fuel canister not including the MSR brand canister due to it's flatter/wider shape. Snow Peak canisters are identical in shape and content to the Jet Boil brand fuel canisters but they are the cheapest canister I've seen. The Small fuel capacity seems limiting but the Jet Boil PCS just sips fuel and it's little canisters last as long as the larger 250g does with the Pocket Rocket. The EtaPower on the other hand can be turned down somewhat and it uses very little fuel when used with the heat exchange pot but not as efficient when used with the pan because the pan has not heat exchangers and will not work with the wind screen. Still the PCS is the most fuel efficient unit. All three systems have a good range of energy output. The best simmering unit is the EtaPower if you are sensitive with the controls because the pot disperses the heat over a wide area. The PCS is the second at simmering (yes I have cooked and not just boiled with it) with it's heat exchanger and radiant output, the bottom of the pot stays hot evenly. You need a long utensil like the ones made by Jet Boil to reach the bottom of the pot in order to keep food from sticking and burning. The MSR Pocket Rocket is the worst at simmering if you consider the hot spot in the center of the pot. Some packing deserts must be made in the pot and the MSR was the only one that would burn the bottom without cooking the food. On one occasion I took the 1.5L pot out with the MSR Pocket Rocket and the rice I made was not burnt. In fact the wind resistance of the stove was improved with the Jet Boil GCS pot. That is another point for Jet Boil if you ask me. Above and beyond all other systems I have seen, the Jet Boil is the only unit that can be used while on the move (yes, I use mine to boil water while walking). The other systems do not have an coffee press that work with the included pot. If I wanted to I could buy a coffee press/pot combo and use it on any stove except for the Reactor by MSR and I don't own one of those.
To conclude; the every stove has it's place. Some are lighter and cheaper. Some are said to only boil water(I think the blame is on the chef). Some are heavy large or expensive. But few can fill as many different niches as the Jet Boil PCS. The only thing Jet Boil leaves me to dream of are a little crazy like a pressure cooker pot that fits the PCS or a bread oven insert.

The first time I used this stove to boil water I was astounded. It seemed to be starting to boil as soon as lit. Although I didn't time it, I kid you not it had to be about 60 seconds!

It brings water to a boil faster then my tea pot at home! Boils water fast, thus saving precious fuel, thus saving weight! Makes for fast and easy backpacking meals, tea and whatever else you need hot water for. I know you could cook in it, but it was really designed to boil water efficiently. If you are looking for a pot to cook in, look elsewhere.

Man. I bought this jet boil, per a suggestion from my little bro, and I have never been happier. While my friends were waiting for their water to boil, mine was finished, and I was offering some of my excess to them. They were so impressed, they bought one each when the trip was finished. I will not be using primus again.

Self contained system that packs into its own cup. Dont trust the piezo starter, always carry a backup lighter. Above freezing gets you hot water FAST. When you get to single digits the performance seems to really suffer. If you are a coffee drinker get the coffee press; the resulting brew is outstanding. There are lighter options, but the JB is a good option, especially if you do freezer bag cooking or freezedried meals, and like good coffee.

I already had three stoves, but couldn't pass this up any longer. I was the one fiddling around with my white gas set-up or trying to find a level, wind-proof perch for my pocket rocket when the others were cooking up their food and warming up their hands with a Jetboil. Not anymore! While other cooking rigs will beat the Jetboil in one area or the other (i.e. weight, cold weather, etc), I don't believe any other stove matches the convenience and versatility of the Jetboil. It is a smart, convenient rig which will likely have you cooking up a hot meal on outings you normally wouldn't even bother bringing a stove along on.

this is a great stove. It is also nice to have one of these because everyone has parts for it when they wear out. very easy to replace as well. great boiling time. this is how to make peole that don't like backpacking, like backpacking.

This thing is wicked fast at boiling water, lightweight, packs small and is a cinch to use. I seriously don't know why anyone would buy another stove. I have packed this thing with snow and it was boiling in a few minutes (at about 7,000 ft). It may not be ideal for super high altitude mountaineering, but for everything else (which is what 99.9% of people do) it has no rival.

I took this right out of the box and heated up some water for hot chocolate inside. Granted I didn't have it out on the trail, but this thing boiled 2 cups of water in less than a minute. It was so hot after coming to a rolling boil I couldn't even drink it! Hotter than 2 minutes in the microwave- and thats just 1 cup of water. Plus, its all self contained so its a small package to shove into your pack. AND even after boiling the water, the cup with the cozy isn't even hot to the touch. Warm but completely bearable. I'm no expert, but I definitely recommend this. I just wish it came standard with a pot holder.

This stove lives in my SAR pack - and is awesome for a quick cup of soup/tea/coffee on the go.

It is a must have item. Pure and simple for anyone doing cooking in the backcountry. Period. If you are carrying your own cooking system with you and weight is an issue, this is the item of the decade as far as I am concerned. Awesome and super easy.

This is the only stove that I own. Boils water for coffee in the mornings in a couple of minutes, pretty nice fuel usage, packs down into itself really nicely and is easy to clean. I rigged an adaptor to hold pots and espresso makers and stuff over it, but they do sell an extra add'on for this. The igniter sticks up above the rim of the stove, which is a pretty bad design flaw in my opinion, but everything else about this stove makes up for it.

Used it down to 15F on Mount Baker. If you keep the gas cylinder off the snow then it works fine. Warmed the cylinder up in our sleeping bags when they got too cold. It's a great compact convenient setup - certainly prefer it to the fiddle of white gas stoves. One tip is to build your own hanging kit by using a large hose clamp from a hardware store to wrap around the pot, and then build a hanging kit from perlon. We hung it in the tent (with the door open for ventilation) and that worked great in the colder temperatures. Best feature is the ease of lying in your bag in the morning and quickly making a cup of tea/coffee without having to leave the tent.

Perfect little stove combo for quick meals. Nothing fancy needed - just hot water fast. Convenience is the key - everything you need, all packaged to fit together for the trail. Works like a charm - and is so light / small that there's no reason NOT to take it everywhere.

I've used mine in Yellowstone, Glacier, the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, everywhere. I even used it in the Badlands, and that wind didn't touch the flame. Never had a single problem with over almost three years of 3-4 times a month use, knock on wood. I'll be a Jetboil customer for life.

I have a Primus cooking system and though I like it, it is big and bulky. Not good if you are trekking and camping and need the extra room in your pack or if you want to reduce some weight. The jetboil is perfect for this and performs very well. If only my Glock subcompact was a light as the jetboil :).

Great personal boiler.

Pros:
-neoprene insulator w/ strap (handle)
-rubber sipping lid (also helps retain warmth)
-ingenious heat-soaking foil stove design
-efficiency (I was entirely satisfied with the amount of liquid one fuel canister boiled. several days worth for one person.)
-space saving
-light

Cons:
-none, so far, in my adventures.
-don't depend on automatic igniters (think of your backyard bbq. bring another ignition source)

Addressing others' issues:
I haven't flown with it, however, the system is ubiquitous and finding the $4 fuel canister in another city doesn't seem difficult (annoying perhaps). Nor have I had to cook in negative temps (freezing, yes, and it did fine. Melting snow is always going to require much more fuel than heating liquid -- see thermodynamics)

Bought this system in addition to my Whisperlite. Great for cooking large, quick meals on the trail. It worked so well I bought one for my buddy who was leaving to backpack central America. He used it every day for 8 months, and still has it. If that's not a testament to durability and quality I don't know what is.

This is without a doubt the best stove I have ever owned for basic trail food and a continuous addiction to coffee! While you are pretty much limited to food that needs to be boiled or simmered, I love the fact that it boils water in a couple of minutes. Throw in the coffee press (also made by Jetboil, but does come with the stove) and it makes a quick cup of tasty coffee any time you want it. The coffee press does feels a bit flimsy, but it has held up well so far. The attached insulated cup is a nice feature, and I'm a real big fan of the semi protected heating element that works well in weather that would prove hard with my white gas stove. If you use the smaller Jetpower fuel canisters (100g) you can even mail them ahead of time (ground only) to your destination. All in all, a great simple stove as long as you realize that you won't be grilling or frying anything.

Also, keep an eye out for the new redesigned PCS, the "PCS Flash" which is supposed to be released sometime this fall (2009). It looks like it comes in new colors, has a see through lid, and has added strips on the side that change color to show temperature.

Using this stove is so incredibly easy. With everything self contained you won't be looking around for your fuel bottle/canister, configuring a burner, looking for matches/lighter, getting out pots and pans, ect. It's all there and as soon as you fire it up you better be ready to eat. When I get to camp I don't like waiting a long time for a hot drink and hot food. FYI...if you like coffee get the french press add on. Almost no weight and great coffee.

Works great for boiling water. Incredibly fast boil times. I have only used it to boil water. Coffee press and pot adapter are a must. The entire set up nettles in the pot so everything is in one location. Enjoy.

This thing is the best stove system and is worth every penny you spend. Not only is this a nice compact system (the gas canister and stand fit in the cup) it is quite small to fit easily in your pack, it is super super easy to use. I had this thing up in less than a minute and within five of pulling into camp, I had hot water for my Ramen. I also got the coffee filter/french press attachment and was greatly impressed with the outcome. The cup holds 2 cups of water, so pick up recipes that don't require more than that. But you can eat right out of it and it stays warm. I was blown away on how fast it boiled water! For anyone looking for a solo cooking system, look no further, this thing rocks!

We had a party of 6 hikers with ages from 37 to 63 years old,2 female and 4 males. Hiking the Grand Canyon south rim to north rim. we camped 4 nights in the canyon. The Jetboil was the only stove we brought, 4 of the party brought dehydrated meals in pouches just add boiling water. They required 2 cups each. The Jetboil cup has a 2 cup mark embossed inside the cup add water to the line open the valve snap the igniter and almost as fast as ripping open the pouch finding and disposing of the preservation pac, The water was boiling. 2 of the party brought items to be prepared pastas and rice ect. They were able to prepare their meal as quick and easily as the others Meal time was quick and pain less. The stove is incredibility compact aside from the Jetboil we had a coffee cup per person and and 4 of the party had bowels for morning oatmeal. the rest of the party shared the bottom cover of the stove as their bowl. The stove being secured the the cooking cup and with neoprene cove. even are most trouble prone member was able to use the stove without injury. We caught him with the food pouch in his lap just before pouring the boiling water into the pouch. Those alumized pouches heat up really fast. He would have had to suffer the embarrassment of his actions and trying to salvage his meal off of the ground. Some times adults need adult supervision. As a personal cook system I feel that the Jetboil is without pere and works great for a small group. I can't imagine how anyone might go wrong with this stove.
Now if we could fine out who stole the beer.

This is my go to stove for backpacking. It's even taken up residence in my pack for some out of bounds skiing. Being perfectly content packing meals from mountain house and backpacker pantry, all I ever have to do is boil water. The best part - I never have any cleanup. I think I've cleaned this thing twice in the three years I've owned it. And that was when I made some lipton minute noodles in the mug.
If you're boiling water and dumping it in freeze dried meal packs you'll be eating way before your friends. Its also great for making a mean cup of hot cocoa on cold mornings. So while your campmates are busy toiling with their stoves, you'll be done boiling and enjoying a warm meal and a cup of hot chocolate!

I dig this stove, and it's the one I always turn to (I also have a Primus Multi-fuel). I like it because it's efficient, quick, and super easy. You can carry it around, use it in your tent (or your vestibule), hang it, and you don't need to worry about balancing a pot on some tiny stove. And if you absolutely need to use a bigger pot, you can.

That said, it's not for everyone or every situation. If you're cooking for a big group of people, want to do something gourmet - simmering, making perfect food, or if you can't find (or hate) canisters, you might want to look at something different.

this stove is compact and simple. basic twist and light. I have had issues with the auto ignitor, and while I always have an alternative flame source, this stove is easy to take apart and fix, after over a year everything is still working in top shape. I've not had any issues igniting in approx. 30 degree weather, wind, or rain. and it's just as quick as it says. the heat transfer is amazing on this thing, and the adjustable flame makes it easy to get your meal done right. personally I haven't purchased fuel for this outside of the US, but I have seen propane/iso mixes in generic brands in many places that provide outdoor gear in mexico and canada. I would say that the jetboil fuel canisters are good for about 20 meals. a very good choice no matter what your outdoor stove needs, this stove will meet all of them.

I just returned from a 3 day trip in Lassen Nat. Forest and this little beauty made a great trip even better. I brought along the integrated French press and we boiled up about 14 cups of coffee over 72 hours. The unit packs down, heats up and cleans out perfectly. I didn't even come close to burning through their small "JetPower" fuel tank. Very happy with my purchase.

The title says it all. Used this device recently on a 4 day backcountry trip and found it fast, reliable and efficient. Boils super fast so your full and chillin in the tent, or skiing in no time. Plus everything fits inside the mug. I love this thing.

Great personal stove system. It can fire up some mac and cheese in under a minute. Very impressive conduction design with the increased surface area for fast boil. If you put too much water in you will spill boiling hot water everywhere so be careful. I have not used this in temperatures below freezing, so I cannot say its effectiveness in alpine conditions. The neoprene style sleeve makes it easy to hold and manage cooking without scalding your fingers. It also breaks down and packs up nicely for the minimalist who loves hot food quickly. Jetboil is releasing a new system soon hence the price should continue to drop for this model, but it is a great system without a doubt.

This thing boils water fast. It came down to this, the Jetboil Group system and the MSR Reactor . But for the price, size, and the all in one pot/cup/storage this was it for me. I usually just use it to boil water. But I've also thawed 2 cups of frozen chili up to eating temp in just a few minutes, this thing is fast, almost too fast, have to watch out that you don't scorch your cooking on the bottom. I use the 100g fuel when hiking with it and the 250g when car camping, since they are only $1 more.

The second time I tried to light the stove, the ignitor went out. Other than that, it works great. Won't go without a lighter. Backcountry sent me a new one ASAP.

The french press is not very tight so you end of with some coffee grounds in your coffee. I love my jetboil so I will look past it.

This thing works great - made hot water, soup, and noodles in it this weekend, with more than enough fuel for three more days. Very easy to set up, use, and clean. And, of course, it's super fast.

I wouldn't use anything else. Others have tried to copy this design but fall short of the simplicity and ease of use. The cozy-handled container works well for all meals and hot drinks. Its worked great for me in high wind and at high altitude (above 12,000 ft.)

I love this stove! Packs up very compactly, and it heats amazingly fast. A very well-engineered product.

I have to give this stove props for being lightweight and efficent in normal conditions. The boiling time is great no doubt about it. My problem though has to do with its "4 seasons" in which I will call B.S. My trip to Owls Head NH came with some negative degree weather. I was told to take my recently bought Jet Boil instead of my MSR. Needless to say, my Jetboil performed horrible. It took about 30+ minutes for my snow to melt and become warm. My stove was not the only one to perform lack luster, as everyone in our group had a Jetboil. Needless to say, we only had enough light to cook our food and we did not have the time, energy, or light to wait for another boil to put in our Nalagens for warmth that night.

Went on a trip to the woods and decided to finally buy one of these. It work really great but just be sure when putting water in it that you dont pass the max line. It boils water faster than expected..great buy!

Not a better backpacking stove on the market!

This is a fantastic stove if you want to boil about 2 cups of water in the blink of an eye at above 20 or 30 degrees. Beyond that it's an OK cooker. I have the stabilizing feet, the pot stabilizing thing, the frying pan and the coffee press (don't bother). On the plus side: it's very packable, light, quiet, lots of accessories, gas is available at lots of local places. The negatives are, cooks slowly thus goes through lots of gas unless just boiling water.

Really fast, light weight and the canisters last a long time.

this pot holds plenty of water for dehydrated foods, but it still has the ability to simmer and slowly cook stuff like pancakes and such. It's great how it all fits into itself too! Great system for backpacking!

I bought this as an extra so my boyfriend and I could make eggs and coffee at the same time. He has the MSR WindPro, another great stove, but we usually end up just using my JetBoil because it's so easy to set up. I have a history of lighting things on fire with camp stoves but this is easy even for me, and boils water unbelievably fast. The only issue I've ever had was heating up some noodles; I had a hard time stirring all the way down so some got stuck on the bottom.

Okay so it is far more than instant hot chocolate, but man this is insane. Small, light, powerful and great for anywhere. The initial pot is only 2 cups really, though you can put in more for sure. The 1.5 liter pot system is a great addition for sure!
The funniest thing is to be on a mountain with a ton of other guys and they are hovering over their old stove for 20 minutes when you rip this out and get eating before their water is warm. Always a classic. The fuel is small and seems to last a while. The Igniter is electric and seems to be pretty good, but in past experience they are not super reliable so I always keep some matches or a lighter around anyways.

Odered one these from Backcountry on a reduced price (-10%). Backcountry sent me a notice that they had made a mistake and the stove was no longer instock. Fine I said, put it on back order. Sorry can't do that. So no stove, just a request to review it. The stars refer to Backcountry policy, no idea about Jetboil.

I have had this stove for more than 2 years and I LOVE IT for its compactness, lightweight-ness, fast boil, and ease of use. If one likes to cook gourmet meals, the personal cooking system cup is NOT the way to go - get the cooking pot. I only need boiling water in the backcountry so this system is perfect for me. The only downside thus far is that the flame starter can easily get off kilter and quit working. This sucks because it's not the easiest thing in the world because I don't like putting the cup on after the flame is lit - which means the flame needs to be lit while the cup is attached. Because of this, it usually requires two people to light the dang thing when the starter is not working. Sigh. I need to contact MSR about this; it's the 2nd time the starter has gone out on me. But I still want another one!

I have tried many stoves but the second I saw this one I knew I had to give it a try. It seemed like a good setup. The fact that it is super efficient allows you to take less fuel. This boils water in no time. When I first bought it you only had the choice of the cup but since then they have some out with a lot of different cooking options.

Awsome, but read the directions! must keep burner on low. its so quiet i take it hunting. i also have the utensils, they work great.