Anyone have a Jetboil Genesis Base Camp 2 Burner System?

[Hourless Life]

So I've got a line on a Jetboil Genesis Base Camp 2 Burner System for $167 bucks (brand new) which is a steal! But I'd still like to hear from someone who has this unit or has used it.

Please let me know if you have any experience with this specific unit.



Thanks in advance.

Eric AKA Jeepsies

 

[Nomadik Nova]

So I've got a line on a brand new Jetboil Genesis Base Camp 2 Burner System for $167 bucks (brand new) which is a steal! But I'd still like to hear from someone who has this unit or has used it.

Please let me know if you have any experience with this specific unit.

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Thanks in advance.

Eric AKA Jeepsies

Tagging @sabjku, cause I know he has one. I’ve also seen a few images on here on different threads of other owners.

 

[sabjku]

Tagging @sabjku, cause I know he has one. I’ve also seen a few images on here on different threads of other owners.

Thanks @NovaBound !

@Jeepsies , I HIGHLY recommend the Genesis stove, especially at that price. I got mine for like 30% off on Moosejaw, and that was good enough for me to purchase it.

I bought the Genesis system for a few different reasons. The way it stores within itself makes it compact enough to fit in my ARB drawers and take up little space, which was very important to me. It has EXCELLENT burner control. You can really dial in how much flame you're cooking with, which is real helpful when you're trying to not overcook things. Most propane stoves really lack good quality burner control. The auto ignite function is really nice and works very well too. It's also incredibly easy to clean as well-everything disassembles easily, and goes right back together just as easily.

I've used it for simply boiling water, frying eggs, bacon, big steaks, veggies, pasta, all kinds of stuff.

I've never needed to add a third burner but it's nice knowing that you could.

Bottom line, I really like it, and have no regrets spending the money on it. I'd buy it again for sure.

 

[Hourless Life]

Thanks @NovaBound !

@Jeepsies , I HIGHLY recommend the Genesis stove, especially at that price. I got mine for like 30% off on Moosejaw, and that was good enough for me to purchase it.

I bought the Genesis system for a few different reasons. The way it stores within itself makes it compact enough to fit in my ARB drawers and take up little space, which was very important to me. It has EXCELLENT burner control. You can really dial in how much flame you're cooking with, which is real helpful when you're trying to not overcook things. Most propane stoves really lack good quality burner control. The auto ignite function is really nice and works very well too. It's also incredibly easy to clean as well-everything disassembles easily, and goes right back together just as easily.

I've used it for simply boiling water, frying eggs, bacon, big steaks, veggies, pasta, all kinds of stuff.

I've never needed to add a third burner but it's nice knowing that you could.

Bottom line, I really like it, and have no regrets spending the money on it. I'd buy it again for sure.

You sure you aren’t a Jetboil operative? Lol!

Seriously, that’s a great testimony. Read this to my wife tonight and she’s given the green light. She said that she knew I’d be picking most of our gear, but she basically told me to stay out of her kitchen haha. So she had the say on this piece.

Thanks for the nudge.

 

[sabjku]

You sure you aren’t a Jetboil operative? Lol!

Seriously, that’s a great testimony. Read this to my wife tonight and she’s given the green light. She said that she knew I’d be picking most of our gear, but she basically told me to stay out of her kitchen haha. So she had the say on this piece.

Thanks for the nudge.

Ha! I promise! I had been looking at the Genesis system for quite awhile.

Glad to hear the wife gave you the green light! You'll both enjoy it!

 

[Hourless Life]

Ha! I promise! I had been looking at the Genesis system for quite awhile.

Glad to hear the wife gave you the green light! You'll both enjoy it!

Yep! Just picked it up. Haven't even unboxed it yet. Looks pretty snazzy though.

 

[sabjku]

Yep! Just picked it up. Haven't even unboxed it yet. Looks pretty snazzy though.

That's awesome! I'm curious to see how you guys like it as well. Keep us informed.

 

[tenebs]

So I WAS a very proud owner of the Genesis Basecamp system and I loved it. BUT Then the failures started. They use proprietary connectors so no field replacement. Now owned by Johnson Controls if you call and tell them you just need a particular oart they refuse to sell it to you. They insist you send it back for engineering evaluation and then they will repair for a fee. I've had multiple failures on different parts that I could replace if I could get parts. I had enough and bought a Partner Steel cook partner stove and a magma nesting pot set. I wish I would have gone that route from the very beginning. No regrets with my new setup.

 

[wilton57]

Tagging @sabjku, cause I know he has one. I’ve also seen a few images on here on different threads of other owners.

Could you post to the uk

 

[irish44j]

I have the halfgen, so basically half of the Genesis. Seems to work fine, though the igniter is a bit wonky and I had to bend it to get a good spark. I like how it stows up compact and is an easy setup, so I use it when I need to boil some water (fast) for coffee, mostly. I still carry a cheapo Coleman-style grill for general cooking though.

And yeah, the proprietary connecters are annoying.

 

[bgenlvtex]

The wind screen is absolute garbage, it's kind of heavy, the formed wire handle falls off the rubber bungees are just looking for a reason to break, the footprint is pretty big with a bottle attached and it's too expensive at full retail.

I have one, I love it and have used it extensively. It is absolutely reliable, has excellent adjustability (soo you can actually cook with it) and if something happened it I would replace it with the exact same unit.

I carry the Base Camp and a Flash(just for hot water now) , Jetboil makes excellent products although I do think the are a bit over priced.

 

[zqwallin]

This is what I use for all my cooking, besides simply boiling water, and I absolutely love it. Yes, the windscreen is nearly garbage (it works with some fiddling around), but beyond that it is an amazing product. I love how small it packs down yet how much burner control it offers. I am a huge fan of Jet Boil products, and this is no different. If you're looking for a compact stove that will cook up your food after a long day of exploring, look no further. Especially if you can get a good deal on one. I paid full shot for mine and I'm not even mad about it. Hope this helps.