Jetboil

Flash Stove

Good for boiling water and making coffee for one

It boils water, and it does it really well: fast and efficient. If that is what you need - this Jetboil is great. It allows you to make coffee or tea or prepare a dehydrated meal in a minutes (it's really 100 seconds for 0.5 liter). It is great for backpacking, camping or almost any other adventure where you need a hot water. (I'm actually taking it on a road trips). It works great on the wind. While it does not have "precision control", you still can manage to just warm something up or even make it simmer. Here were great points, now things that are not so great or at least require consider: - although the cup's volume is 1 liter, you can boil only 0.5 at a time (or at least the manual says so). While it's enough for a single person (and not a problem for two given a quick boiling time), I feel that saying that it is 1L actually is a false advertisement - the piezo ignitor sucks. On the wind it worked 3 times out of 10 for me. - unlike systems with wider cups, this one cannot fit a gas can. So eventually, the cooking system + gas takes more space in your backpack in comparison with wider systems (like MSR or Mo) Overall: I'm rather happy with the purchase. In most cases, this Java Flash satisfies my needs for hot coffee and preparing dehydrated meal. For something more sophisticated I would rather choose more sophisticated system.

Love

I love this little stove, I made a point to purchase every type of stove and way to cook I can think of. There are pros and cons to each. This stove is honestly one of the simplest to use and doesn’t use much fuel. Only con is size but if you setup your kit right this can be mitigated. Not as small as a ultralight screw on that can drop into a cook cup with spork. But this makes up with ease of use, can store fuel cell in units with cup. If traveling outside us though fuel access would be only issue.

Hot coffee anytime

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Should have bought one of these along time ago. Great for icefishing.

Use as much as my full-size stove!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not a backpacker but love this for off-roading. Does not take up much space and heats very well. Highly recommended even if you have a full-size stove.

number on item to have in the field

every time I go to the field this is my number one item I make sure I packed. this is very easy to use and very lightweight to carry

Used this winter camping for coffee in the morning… worked amazing!! Took moments to boil the water. Having the press included made this setup very easy.

Most used camping accessory!

Great product, use it multiple times per day when outdoors and have never had an issue, lasts for years!

I love it!

I use my Jetboil all the time! I have a wide variety of stoves and use this one the most. It is so fast for boiling water and so easy for making coffee. On roadtrips I use it to make quick coffee every morning and in the winter time I’m boiling water for ramen noodles in the ski resort parking lot. It is a little bulky for backpacking but I have brought it along a few times. For backpacking I would bring along a more compact and versatile stove. I end up using it in random situations like long hikes, days out playing in the snow, and car camping trips. After about a year of heavy use it wobbles a bit on the fuel canister and the sparker is inconsistent which can be solved by bringing a lighter. Would highly recommended for anyone who spends time outside and loves coffee.

I used this stove at Mt. Rainer to make my coffee after camping. It boiled the water insanely fast and the temperature indicator on the side worked like a charm. The heating apparatus also cooled down quickly so I could stow it before my hike. Anyone can use this stove, the setup is super easy. I’d recommend it for anyone who wants a quick easy way to boil water. No advice besides read the manual.

Go with the best

I’ve tried the other brand and they maybe ok but this one is the best! I used this on the last two elk hunts! I cooked every meal and made coffee every morning with this! Don’t remove the pot from the flame until you have cut it off. You will melt the insulation! I love the lighter holder keeps everything nice and neat. Makes really good Kodiak Oatmeal. Lights in wind and in snow. I really enjoy warm food on the go!