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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
There seems to be some conflicting reviews about cold weather...
By A C
Ranked #852 - Canister Stoves
May 21, 2009
There seems to be some conflicting reviews about cold weather use.
My question is, how well does this system work for melting snow?
Are there weather/altitude conditions that you would say I'd much prefer a liquid fuel stove?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Vern Nelson Jr.
Ranked #119 - Canister Stoves
May 21, 2009
If you are melting snow for yourself this does ok the problem is that the whole system works on convection, Hot water rising cold water going down. When melting snow the convection idea stops a little so it takes longer than a pan or pot for melting snow. The jetboil really focuses the heat on the bottom. So if its just you or maybe one other person you will be fine. Melting snow for a group your gonna have it running alot. As far a weather or altitude im not real sure if you up in the mountains in the winter i would use a different option. but thats just me im sure other gearheads will tell you something different.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Aluminum and plastic
- Fuel Type:
- Butane
- Boil Time:
- 30sec (1 cup)
- Simmer:
- Yes
- Auto Ignition:
- Yes
- Windscreen:
- Yes
- Heat Reflector:
- Yes
- Parts Kit:
- No
- Cleaning Tool:
- No
- Stuff Sack:
- No, packs into pot
- Hard Case:
- No, packs into pot
- Size:
- 4.1 x 7.1in (10 x 18cm) packed
- Weight:
- 15oz (425g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry cooking, thru-hiking, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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