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Can't decide whether to get the Jetboil PCS, Primus EtaPower...
By kevin_k_yu2188816
Ranked #344 - Canister Stoves
May 3, 2011
Can't decide whether to get the Jetboil PCS, Primus EtaPower or this, please help!
Stove being used between two people, mainly for boiling water to cook dehydrated foods and making powdered drinks.
View Details: MSR Reactor Stove
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By alf3655198
Ranked #31 - Canister Stoves
April 9, 2012
Jetboil is a good stove, but I much prefer the Reactor. I have used both and the Reactor is superior. It boils more water faster and is more wind resistant.
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By Steve Brain
Ranked #233 - Canister Stoves
May 4, 2011
I bought a Jetboil and then upgraded to a Reactor last year. The Reactor is my preference for winter camping, when there is a lot of snow to melt. If you're just boiling water from a ready source then I'd go lighter with the Jetboil.
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By Eli Hauschild
Ranked #10 - Canister Stoves
May 4, 2011
The Reactor is simply one of the best stoves out there. If I were planning more week long, high altitude, extreme temp excursions, I would have went with the MSR Reactor. However, when I was in your situation, I went with the Jetboil PCS, because over the past few years 90% of my trips were weekender's, mild climates, and simple dehydrated meals with instant coffee. For this, I believe the Jetboil PCS is the best choice. If this sounds like you, save the $60.
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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
Change me.