Jetboil: which one?

[SurfNHuntSD]

It's Christmas list time.. looking to upgrade my stove to something other than my bulky Coleman one, and I've got my eye on a Jetboil system (watching too much Steve Rinella vids). I'm looking at the Flash and the MiniMo.. but wanted to get everyone's take on what u all use. Planning to use it on 2-5 day backpack hunts, so light/budget minded is what I'm going for. Just cooking Mountain House dinners and coffee for myself. Thx

 

[Ghost]

https://www.opentip.com/product.php?products_id=8592481&ats=product_landing

I got this at big 5 for about the same price. have not used it yet so can not give a review.
but the price is right.

 

[Ghost]

https://www.stansport.com/backpack-stove-fuel-and-cook-set-247

 

[Nicholas909]

I use the flash & like it. I just use the Folger's coffee bag's & Mountains house Dinner's every year in D-6. The mountain house takes up more room the the Jet boil. I'm still running on my first tank for 3 years now. It doesn't use a lot of fuel.

 

[DanSanDiego]

This is the one I use. It works well but maybe better as a backup.
Portable ultralight canister stove with piezo ignition $5
http://r.ebay.com/1TlegY

 

[Lungpopper]

I’ve had the MiniMo for 4 years now. I’ve used it for a 6 day backcountry hunt, and local hunts were I spend 1-2 nights in the hills 3-4 times a season,
Most of the time I only boil water for a freeze dried meal for dinner, a few times I’ve boiled water for a lunch.(waste of water to have to clean it) Just bought a new gas canister this year.
The advantage if the jet boil over other brands is how fast it boils water. That translates to saved fuel so you don’t have to carry or buy as much fuel.
My vote is the MiniMo but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the jet-boils.

 

[MJB]

For me the jetboil is too bulky & heavy. I use pocket rocket and titanium pot with rubber lid.

Now if more than one person trips that would be nice

 

[xjon]

I have both the flash and mini mo. Both are very similar but the major disadvantage of mini mo over the flash is the metal handle. Every time I use the system I seem to brush up against the exposed metal which I know is primarily user error. However, hand burns has never been an issue with the flash, so it gets the advantage.

Another advantage is the 100gm gas can fits inside the whole flash system. The mini mo can fit the 230gm can inside but the burner part will not fit into one package. Even the 100gm can won't fit nicely. So for packing I bring the small can and for the trail head I use the 230gm can.

Best use of the jetboil for me is to boil a tiny bit of water and dunk a small rag to clean my face with. Its perfect before sleep and also waking up in morning.

Favorite "go to" meal, water with top ramen and can of vienna sausage. Next time I'm going to try the tongue.

 

[Ghost]

http://www.wildbackpacker.com/backpacking-food/articles/high-altitude-cooking/
here is an article that's very good at explaining cooking temp vs boiling temps.
I have been out of the circuit so I am not really one to claim which is better but thought this would help.
I do believe the the jetboil would be a superior product just for the wind factor. but it's easy to build a simple wind break. hell i could make a rocket stove very easily but it takes work.

 

[Gspman]

I usually camp and back pack with the wife and at least one child so i use the bigger one. Ive been a mountaineer my whole life and used just about everything over the years. MSR stoves like the whiperlite international were my favorite. BUT know after owning the bigger jet boil im sold. If i was going to be out in the mountains of other countries again id go back to a multi fuel liquid stove but for everything i do now the big jet boil is awsome. when its not in my back pack its behind my truck seat with some extra food and coffee for the wife.

 

[Lungpopper]

I have both the flash and mini mo. Both are very similar but the major disadvantage of mini mo over the flash is the metal handle. Every time I use the system I seem to brush up against the exposed metal which I know is primarily user error. However, hand burns has never been an issue with the flash, so it gets the advantage.

Another advantage is the 100gm gas can fits inside the whole flash system. The mini mo can fit the 230gm can inside but the burner part will not fit into one package. Even the 100gm can won't fit nicely. So for packing I bring the small can and for the trail head I use the 230gm can.

Best use of the jetboil for me is to boil a tiny bit of water and dunk a small rag to clean my face with. Its perfect before sleep and also waking up in morning.

Favorite "go to" meal, water with top ramen and can of vienna sausage. Next time I'm going to try the tongue.

The 100gm can and the stove will fit in the MiniMo.
Put them together and turn them sideways. I’d get a pic for you but it’s already packed and loaded for my Idaho trip.

 

[xjon]

The 100gm can and the stove will fit in the MiniMo.
Put them together and turn them sideways.

Roger that! Verified.

 

[ilovesprig]

Way (The Fall Guy) brought this one on our turkey hunt to Utah.....I don't know what kind it is, but it worked great.....1st time I had seen one.

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[SurfNHuntSD]

Cool.. thanks all for the input.

 

[TRICER]

Way (The Fall Guy) brought this one on our turkey hunt to Utah.....I don't know what kind it is, but it worked great.....1st time I had seen one.

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Steve your only a few steps away from synthetic gear now. This year a jet boil next year Sitka.

 

[Ghost]

here is an article very detail about mini stoves review.
thought this would be help full
http://www.cleverhiker.com/best-backpacking-stoves

 

[TRICER]

This is all I use super light small and works great. Had the same one for 6 years used it countles Times.

Sahara Sailor Ultralight Collapsible Camping Stoves Outdoor Backpacking Stoves W Piezo Ignition

 

[ilovesprig]

Steve your only a few steps away from synthetic gear now. This year a jet boil next year Sitka.

Now that's funny, Drew..........lol

ps.....The cart is in full use now.....And it's awesome.....Thanks again,

 

[JustMyGame]

It's Christmas list time.. looking to upgrade my stove to something other than my bulky Coleman one, and I've got my eye on a Jetboil system (watching too much Steve Rinella vids). I'm looking at the Flash and the MiniMo.. but wanted to get everyone's take on what u all use. Planning to use it on 2-5 day backpack hunts, so light/budget minded is what I'm going for. Just cooking Mountain House dinners and coffee for myself. Thx

Recommend the micro mo. Flash is great and reliable but bigger than you need. I have both. Go to rei for a side by side comparison.

Jeff

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[SurfNHuntSD]

Recommend the micro mo. Flash is great and reliable but bigger than you need. I have both. Go to rei for a side by side comparison.

Jeff

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Thanks Jeff that's what I was thinking. Sure would've came in handy this morning camped out a few miles up the mtn. Had to suffer with cold coffee.