[at-l] JetBoil

[Amy Forinash]

On Feb 6, 2009, at 8:03 PM, EHamilton wrote:

>
> Advantages:
> It boils water really fast. I could boil 2 pints in the time it  
> would take me for 1 cup with the soda can (I haven't made a Supercat.)

Are you in that much of a hurry?

>
> Disadvantages to soda-can or Supercat:
> Slower to boil water.
> Might be hard to start in cold weather.

Not that I've noticed.

>
> What do some of the rest of you think? Based on personal use? If I  
> don't use the JetBoil cup/pot for rehydrating and eating out of, it  
> seems pretty fancy, heavy, and tricky for just boiling water. But my  
> friend surprised me with it and I feel guilty not to use it :-(
>

The Jetboil users I've met have been very happy with their stoves.   
But on the other hand so have the alcohol stove users I've met.

I don't think you should choose gear for a 2000 mile trek based on  
guilt.  Try cooking a few meals with the Jetboil and see how you like  
it.