Has anyone tried these Jetboil clone stoves? On the face of it they look OK and are half the price of the original.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-Maple-Essentials-Equipment-Backpacking-Bushcraft/dp/B092D78Q6X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1QGX3WH0GXUW8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8KFm55dIhAv6y356ElNLg3STrTzRlq17eOGhvSMcqWjws7YY31tlmMId895hBwcCQd7lmr33Jhxyqv0rLjDSBHjqPdWSYvbVYPmSLKKDBY37LGLCucjen4yCvJWP0HSjonIHKdrw2JaStAebjukmrfAmBxll1RAp-9OHy99Kdoe1z4TJN_fXs-eS4ZOnhGbkkxoTjkF4seaooC7ZDyUNXJpHRWo99YfMWu1YgLIkNHBNww3WFd7dtWr98Ij8P_cf7FbGwj0VS1-tW7zp2admUykqY6LnbrFEk2w8Mq0IQMQ.ljg0zGWVsR4FH0yASrzwNTlNKyKusA3H30h-ypXIAS8&dib_tag=se&keywords=jetboil&qid=1708801804&sprefix=%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-6&th=1
I know a few folk with Jetboils. Mostly using them when canoeing or biking. Seem to work well but a bit bulky and quite heavy.
This lookalike is just over 500gms excluding the gas canister. Only makes hot water!
Yeah probably makes more sense to stick with what I have. My mini Trangia is light if a bit slow, but what's the hurry? ???
I never liked tall cookers because I always felt they were unstable and were ready to fall over, I hated my Camping Gas stoves because of that. In saying that I don't think I ever knocked one over :) My cooking system all in weighs 1592gms, that is with a pot, kettle and two gas cylinders. :)
Quote from: Fishtales on February 25, 2024, 10:48:17 AMI never liked tall cookers because I always felt they were unstable and were ready to fall over,
That would concern me too. Last thing you need when in the wilds is a scalding. I have a very lightweight burner that sits low to the ground and fits to a small gas cylinder with a short hose. Unshakably steady. Might just go back to that although the piezo igniter no longer works.
That is what I have too although it never had a piezo lighter I just use one of the old plastic refillable lighters and carry matches and windproof matches in a plastic bag for emergencies, haven't had to use them in years :)
I just dug mine out of the loft. Has not been used for 10 years. Still works but the hose looks a bit dodgy. For safety sake I'll replace it with one of these I think. No point in risking it to save £15!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Windproof-Backpacking-Ignition-Converter/dp/B0BV6RN199/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=9Uzh6&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c33bb-9a6d-4a4d-9a06-3bb24cb22d5d%3Aamzn1.symc.cdb151ed-d8fe-485d-b383-800c8b0e3fd3&pf_rd_p=386c33bb-9a6d-4a4d-9a06-3bb24cb22d5d&pf_rd_r=857YXZB5C3A3RV1T9ZR1&pd_rd_wg=2o4kT&pd_rd_r=a76e2031-b2c9-4c78-b5c4-24ef0967a968&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m
That is about the size of mine but lighter.
Quote from: Fishtales on February 25, 2024, 02:46:46 PMThat is about the size of mine but lighter.
Looks good. See there is another for a quid more that is double the power
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camping-Portable-Backpacking-Suitable-Trekking/dp/B0BY2NDBDK/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mQSTV&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c33bb-9a6d-4a4d-9a06-3bb24cb22d5d%3Aamzn1.symc.cdb151ed-d8fe-485d-b383-800c8b0e3fd3&pf_rd_p=386c33bb-9a6d-4a4d-9a06-3bb24cb22d5d&pf_rd_r=0KAV1EMT0MC0XBCBN3JG&pd_rd_wg=yGxrj&pd_rd_r=7f326dcc-df30-4d47-b410-95879c192fb4&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m
Quote from: Wildfisher on February 25, 2024, 02:53:02 PMLooks good. See there is another for a quid more that is double the power
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camping-Portable-Backpacking-Suitable-Trekking/dp/B0BY2NDBDK/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mQSTV&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c33bb-9a6d-4a4d-9a06-3bb24cb22d5d%3Aamzn1.symc.cdb151ed-d8fe-485d-b383-800c8b0e3fd3&pf_rd_p=386c33bb-9a6d-4a4d-9a06-3bb24cb22d5d&pf_rd_r=0KAV1EMT0MC0XBCBN3JG&pd_rd_wg=yGxrj&pd_rd_r=7f326dcc-df30-4d47-b410-95879c192fb4&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m
Three burners though. I would worry about gas usage on long stays especially in cooler temps.
Quote from: Fishtales on February 25, 2024, 03:53:54 PMThree burners though. I would worry about gas usage on long stays especially in cooler temps.
My thoughts exactly.
Quote from: Wildfisher on February 25, 2024, 03:58:41 PMMy thoughts exactly.
Mine boils a litre of water in my kettle in no time. A 250 cannister lasts at least two six day trips (I think :) ).
I have the alpkit equivalent of the jet boil. Great wee bit of kit for a fresh brew when fishing
This topic prompted me to check on my worthy old brass Optimus Svea 123 petrol stove. Been in manufacture for more than a century and still on sale now priced at £125 to £150! Burns three and a half hours or more on half a litre of fuel. Unaffected by temperature or altitude. Remarkable wee thing and compact although 500gms because of it being brass. Sounds like a doodle-bug coming over. Pleased to see it still being made today. Still works really well and with the little eighth of a litre tank full there is near an hour burn time so often no need to carry extra fuel.
I only ever want to boil water and use a mini Kelly Kettle (about the size of a tin of beans). Cannot explain why but I really enjoy using it! And there is never a shortage of heather for fuel ;D.
Quote from: arawa on February 26, 2024, 10:36:09 AMI only ever want to boil water and use a mini Kelly Kettle (about the size of a tin of beans). Cannot explain why but I really enjoy using it! And there is never a shortage of heather for fuel ;D.
It's organic :)
Im afraid im still back in the dark ages of the auld paraffin pressure stoves tried and tested and has never ever let us down and burns for hour after hour if yer cauld. Still easy to get hold of spares
Can you still get paraffin? Not seen it for years!
QuoteCan you still get paraffin? Not seen it for years!
Yes still use for the greenhoose heaters comes at a price ....£8 quid a gallon Fred i know guys who also use them and do a petrol/paraffin mix ....not for me. As i said still easy spares and not alot goes wrong with them
Pump up Primus paraffin stoves are still in use all over the world. I had one for many years. Well made, easy maintenance and spares available.
I switched to petrol because it is easy to get and suits mowers and as a 2stroke for outboards, strimmers, chainsaws etc.