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How does Jetboil perform at cold temps say -10and high altitude...
By Igor Bekker
Ranked #119 - Canister Stoves
May 28, 2009
How does Jetboil perform at cold temps say -10and high altitude say 16K and up?
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By allisonO
Ranked #135 - Canister Stoves
May 29, 2009
I love my Jetboil, and it has served me well up to ~12K in cold temps, so long as I've been able to warm the canister in my jacket or sleeping bag. With colder temperatures, I've had to resort to a lighter or matches, as the piezoelectric igniter on the Jetboil wasn't quite enough to ignite the condensed gas (note that condensation issues are going to happen with any fuel canister at low temps). If you're just looking to boil water or melt snow, the Jetboil may work for you. If you want anything beyond that, you may want to look at some other stoves.
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By Captaink
Ranked #37 - Canister Stoves
May 28, 2009
Igor. I would agree and disagree with Vern. All compressed cartride canisters loose efficency in colder temps because the rely on outside ambient heat to create the Chemical reaction inside the fuel canister. If you traveling abroad you have no choice but to use a canister stove as Airlines will not let you take Liquid fuel stoves on the plane. Liuid fuel stoves leave residual fuel in the line where compressed fuel stoves do not. the trick to the cartridge stove is to keep the canister warm in a jacket or sleeping bag before use and when in use make sure they are nsulated from the ground with a foam pad or such. The PCS have been on the top of everest K2 and many more. Another option is the jetboil Helios which inverts the canister which helps with this issue. Hope this helps.
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By Vern Nelson Jr.
Ranked #5 - Canister Stoves
May 28, 2009
not all that well. I would look into a different type of stove with a different fuel source
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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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