I have used a jetboil in the past, and really like it. I then went the ultrlight route with a snow peak gigapower, and ti pot setup. I found the weight savings were negated by the extra fuel needed to be carried due to the poor fuel efficiency. I am now interested in purchasing either a reactor or jetboil again. I get how much better the reactor is, but the things I don't like is you don't get any measurement marks other than .5, 1, and 1.5 liters, and I would have to carry a seperate mug for hot drinks. I know it doesn't sound like much, but every ounce counts. I don't want to have to carry extra gear just to make the heavier reactor do everything I need. So my question is, does the reactors advantages over the jetboil enough to offset the added weight and gear. Keep in mind I backpack mostly in the southern appalachian mountains in all seasons, but temps rairly get bellow zero. When I do travel west to backpack it is always in summer.

Tech Specs:

Material:

stainless steel 

Fuel Type:

MSR IsoPro 

Burn Time:

80 min 

Boil Time:

3 min 

Auto Ignition:

no 

Windscreen:

yes 

Heat Reflector:

yes 

Parts Kit:

no 

Cleaning Tool:

no 

Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:

no 

Stuff Sack:

no 

Hard Case:

yes 

Weight:

1 lb 2 oz 

Recommended Use:

backpacking, camping, cooking 

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime