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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System
Everyone seems to rave about the Jetboil but I've also read...
By Eric Wright
Ranked #542 - Canister Stoves
July 27, 2009
Everyone seems to rave about the Jetboil but I've also read some very good things about the Optimus Crux cooking system. I need a stove but can't decide which to buy. The JetBoil seems to cook water faster, have a little more stability and you can get a killer coffee press whereas the Optimus is lighter and comes with a fry pan with room for a folding spork all in a very compact package. I really like the idea of a compact fry pan (for eggs, etc) but also like my coffee. Which would you buy?
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By Dan Solito
Ranked #104 - Canister Stoves
August 14, 2009
Eric, despite the weight, I packed miy Jetboil and did a day hike from the Valley floor of Yosemite to Half Dome. Upon reaching the top of the Dome, my first act was to boil a cup of Joe...I was the envy of everyone even with fancier stoves. By the way, the National Park Service didn't have an issue with my Jetboil because of the stability and closed flame feature. I love it.
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By David Stancil
Ranked #14 - Canister Stoves
August 11, 2009
For me personally I find that the Jetboil is way to heavy. At 15oz without fuel it certainly one of the heaviest solo cooking options on the market. I am not familiar with the frypan you are talking about but I had the curx lite for a bit until I lost it and it was a pretty decent stove for the price and weight. I currently use as a pot the BC 700ml Titanium pot/mug. Big enough for solo cooking and light at 3.7 oz. But I just looked and they discontinued it but there is the snowpeak. Go light man, you don't need to be lugging around a 1 pound water heater without fuel. Hope this helps.
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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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