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What, so you can save up for all the roof rack accessories? That Subaru looks pretty well outfitted:) Why is spending money on a nice stove such a bad thing?
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Like an iphone.... it just works with zero effort.
Cutting edge technology. I only use it to boil water, make coffee. There are better choices for actual cooking....
But if you are back packing or overlanding on 2 wheels. As a kitchen when light weight counts it is one of the best choices, only a white gas stove beats it.
Cutting edge technology. I only use it to boil water, make coffee. There are better choices for actual cooking....
But if you are back packing or overlanding on 2 wheels. As a kitchen when light weight counts it is one of the best choices, only a white gas stove beats it.
That 6000 pound overlander is why you don't get it.
And you have a habit which means you like what yer used to using like.....
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Let us know what you find. I would like a hose that is flexible in cold weather. I’m not sure if the metal braided ones are any better.
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You sir are correct! I’m also a very skeptical curmudgeon about all OVERLANDING things new and their advertising campaigns. If only they would have said, boils a gallon of water in 2 minutes, then ida been sold. LOL Sometimes stuff is like a crappy neighbor, at least you know what ya got! BTW, 7,000 lb loaded with trailer..
Jetboil has nothing to do with overlanding, nor do they really market in that way.
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Yep, and their campstove system does way more than boil water in a few minutes. The stove has a very fine flame control. Plus, it’s super compact. Is that not a good thing for overlanding? Space is a premium in my rig.
I was just responding to the post above mine. They are sure great for overlanding.
I have a Flash and the Genesis Basecamp. The latter is a game changer for a camping stove.
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Ha, I was reinforcing what you said, but it doesn’t read that way now.
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HAH! you peoples got me to thinking, talking about the fire/wood gathering bans and my Kelly Kettle. Surly to get worse in the climate change era. Soooooo............I made an adapter to use my Coleman single burner white gas stove with my Kelly Kettle. I could also be used for a number of other single burner type stoves.
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Ah, sadly I do get it. I referred to my MSR dragonfly, which I dare say will boil 2 liters of water in 2 min 10 seconds +/- depending on elevation. What I don’t get is the urgency to break the 2 minute barrier. 6,000 lb? I wish LOL
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I like mine as a quick boil, or secondary stove, best bet is to look for a used one, throw in your kit… my two cents. Stay safe - Tom
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I gave mine away free to a car camping couple. (Didnt want to give it to a hiker)
Because a Pepsi can stove, 3 sticks of coat hanger, and a rolled up sheet of aluminium works better.
Al forms a fire ring. Hole punched for the coat hanger sticks to form a triangle pot stand.
Used mostly for dehydrated foods, Idahoan mashed potatos, Lipton noodles, hot chocolate, or hot water to fill a Nalgene to keep the missus's sleeping bag warm.
Because a Pepsi can stove, 3 sticks of coat hanger, and a rolled up sheet of aluminium works better.
Al forms a fire ring. Hole punched for the coat hanger sticks to form a triangle pot stand.
Used mostly for dehydrated foods, Idahoan mashed potatos, Lipton noodles, hot chocolate, or hot water to fill a Nalgene to keep the missus's sleeping bag warm.
The Jetboils were originally about fuel efficiency.
Everyone get caught up in how "fast" they are, but it's really about how much fuel is consumed per boil. Once you hit about 4 days on a backpacking trip with 2 people, Jetboils start to make sense from a weight pespective as the weight of the additional stuff that is on them becomes lighter than the addtional fuel a traditional lightweight cannister stove/pot setup would consume or even a alcohol stove (with the exception of the Caldera Cone). Compared to the relatively heavy Dragonfly- the weight savings is even sooner.
Liquid Fuel Stoves still rule in the snowmelting or "need to run whatever flammable liquid I can find" situation, but fuel efficiency is not their strong suit- the ability to throw large amounts of heat at the pot is (although a Dragonfly is probably the best simmering liquid fuel stove I have ever used).
As a system, the Jetboils offer convinience with everything being designed to fit inside the cooking vessel. I mainly use my smaller ones as coffee makers these days.
Why? It's a worthless heavy piece of kit for hiking.
I'm about to give away a well cared for 2002 Honda crf450r, free and clear. Just needs the carb cleaned and the valves replaced. Suspension and wheels are 100%. Body, seat, and grips are brand new. Need garage space for possibly a exc500 six days.
Trail majik is different on the east coast and midwest. We're not as savage as the west coast.
I'm about to give away a well cared for 2002 Honda crf450r, free and clear. Just needs the carb cleaned and the valves replaced. Suspension and wheels are 100%. Body, seat, and grips are brand new. Need garage space for possibly a exc500 six days.
Trail majik is different on the east coast and midwest. We're not as savage as the west coast.
