Jetboil
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Ammo Smith
- Mar 1, 2007
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Same style as the Jetboil, MSR is a brand name. If you google MSR pocket rocket you will see one of their stoves.
DrMike
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MSR makes some excellent gear, Dan.
Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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I've been using the MSR Whisperlite for a long time now. Great stove. Fires up and goes even when cold and at elevation where the canister stoves don't usually perform.
Had the good old Svea 123 back, long ago. I think it's still out in the garage. Came across it seven or eight years ago, filled it with white gas and it fired right up. Managing that stove was a bit of an art, but it worked fine and saw me through many backpacking trips.
Replaced it with the MSR stove, maybe 12 years ago I'm thinking. It really is a great stove. Fires up fast, puts out a lot of heat, doesn't really use a lot of fuel. It too has a few quirks, but they're worth dealing with for the fast, sure heat. On a cold, wet night in the mountains, the muted roar of that little stove lets me know that hot chow is coming quick. That's a comfort for sure.
Guy
Had the good old Svea 123 back, long ago. I think it's still out in the garage. Came across it seven or eight years ago, filled it with white gas and it fired right up. Managing that stove was a bit of an art, but it worked fine and saw me through many backpacking trips.
Replaced it with the MSR stove, maybe 12 years ago I'm thinking. It really is a great stove. Fires up fast, puts out a lot of heat, doesn't really use a lot of fuel. It too has a few quirks, but they're worth dealing with for the fast, sure heat. On a cold, wet night in the mountains, the muted roar of that little stove lets me know that hot chow is coming quick. That's a comfort for sure.
Guy
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I think I made the right choice given that, upon reflection, 99.9% of the time all I ever do is boil water.
When I'm backpacking or hunting, and not in camp, I eat dehydrated meals. The Jetboil was made for folks like me, simple, not too adventurous in regards to cooking, and easy. When I cook, in camp, I favor cast iron and a fire, but use a propane stove a lot for ease of use, and will make more elaborate fare. In the backcountry I want it easy, simple, and lightweight.
I'll get a Whisperlight if I ever decide to do more than boil water.
When I'm backpacking or hunting, and not in camp, I eat dehydrated meals. The Jetboil was made for folks like me, simple, not too adventurous in regards to cooking, and easy. When I cook, in camp, I favor cast iron and a fire, but use a propane stove a lot for ease of use, and will make more elaborate fare. In the backcountry I want it easy, simple, and lightweight.
I'll get a Whisperlight if I ever decide to do more than boil water.
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After my recent coues hunt I'm happy to say that I made a great choice.
The Jetboil works great and even my hunting partner commented on it and plans to buy one. I used it every night for four days to boil water for hot chocolate or coffee after dinner. I really like the efficiency, compactness, and light weight. I'm still on the first fuel canister but have a couple of spares handy so I'm good to go.
This is one item that's found a home.
The Jetboil works great and even my hunting partner commented on it and plans to buy one. I used it every night for four days to boil water for hot chocolate or coffee after dinner. I really like the efficiency, compactness, and light weight. I'm still on the first fuel canister but have a couple of spares handy so I'm good to go.
This is one item that's found a home.
HOGWILD338-378
Handloader
- Aug 22, 2012
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Was reading an article on MEATEATER and he carries both the jet boil and the MSR Lite but he also eats Yote :shock:
I've got to tell you, I really love my jetboil. It's very light, boils water in a flash, gets a lot of use out of just one cart, and stows nicely in it's own cup for protection. Used with mountain house meals, it helps keep my backcountry loadout nice and light. It's also added insurance against hypothermia if you got into a real pickle in the cold. It is a very good feeling when you hear it light off after a long day in the woods.
Joe
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Some of my chums that did NSW pumps turned me onto it. I hate to admit that EOD learned something from the frogs, but the truth is the truth. I love just boiling water and pouring it in a pouch. When I'm done I press all the air out of the pouch and throw it in large ziplock with the others (pack it in n pack it out). The only thing I need to clean is my spork. There are no dishes to wash or plates/cups to carry and the jetboil stays clean as a whistle :grin:. I've got to tell you that I feel pretty swank drinking hot tea at dawn above tree line while glassing! It also gives me redundancy. If my water purifier quits and my iodine tablets get lost, then I can boil up some water and be safe. One is none. Two is actually one, right? A kid from our town died from giardia after drinking from a high mountain stream. I don't mess with untreated water, no matter how high up I am.
Joe
Joe
DrMike
Ballistician
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Giardia is endemic in these mountains. Let me tell you from experience, it is no joke. Purifying water is a must.
nvbroncrider
Handloader
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After a little use how do you like it Vince? I saw something shiny while surfing Cabelas.
