Gear Review
Jetboil Helios Cooking System
Full afterburners - yet still efficient.
By don bowie
Ranked #6 - Canister Stoves
September 30, 2009
Not since high school shop class have I experimented with such a flame thrower. This thing can really heat things- and fast. I am really impressed with the speed the Helios melts snow and ice for water, not to mention the rapid boil times. If you plan to use this stove at altitude or in a storm, make sure your tent has a vestibule. Sometimes we ignore warnings and must cook inside a tent during full alpine conditions- but I wouldn't try that with this beast. The platform is very stable and holds virtually any pot (not just Jetboil pots) with smart, fold-away feet. The igniter may not work in cold or altitude- but any experienced backcountry traveler will know enough to bring a lighter (or three) along anyway. This stove seems to simmer well, but takes a little feathering of the throttle to get it from blast-off mode to a lower setting. Surprisingly, the Helios will actually SAVE gas with its efficiency. Really, really impressed.
View Details: Jetboil Helios Cooking System
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Aluminum, steel
- Fuel Type:
- Butane
- Boil Time:
- 3min
- Simmer:
- No
- Auto Ignition:
- Yes
- Windscreen:
- Yes
- Heat Reflector:
- Yes
- Parts Kit:
- No
- Cleaning Tool:
- Yes
- Stuff Sack:
- No
- Hard Case:
- Packs into pot
- Size:
- 4.5 x 8.25in (115 x 210cm) packed into pot
- Weight:
- 28oz (793g)
- Recommended Use:
- Camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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