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Miss and 1 are heading bush for a few days normally we base ourselves close to doc huts sort of day walks but this summer we going to do a bit more adventurous missions. Lioking at cooking options.
Jet boil vs msr, also what size of capabilities there is just us two we normally cook up a double back country meal each.
Pro vs cons?
My friends and I have jet boils, all have had the piezo ignitions fail so don’t count it as a pro vs an msr without it. I would probably go msr windburner or similar. You may not think you’ll do much cooking in the wind, but the reality is you will. I dehydrate my own meals and use an msr flex skillet pan which is great for cooking up proper meals. Backcountry get old quick...
I only have a Jetboil but it’s light as, good bit of gear and one bottle lasts ages.
@Ryan_Songhurst you've had both......thoughts ?
I have the Jet boil. Not yet had an issue with the Piezo.
From the research I have done the newer MSR Windburner works better in a wind but is not as efficient or as fast as the Jet boil in sheltered conditions.
I have one of these primus buggers.
I reckon it's as good a msr and you can use it like a normal cooker too. 3 lugs in the handle make a trivet for a fry pan or whatever.
Lite af you can 700ml in them too. 500ml on data sheet but 700ml easy.
I brought mine from torpedo 7 for $120 delivered. Mint
https://www.bivouac.co.nz/primus-eta-lite.html
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Nah I haven't had either.... I do know that jetboil is a company that actively supports anti hunting lobby groups though if thats something thats inportant to you...Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
I thought you had my bad, I don't feel so bad about my Chinese jet boil now knowing that :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst
I have a windburner and I find it great, you provide the ignition but no biggie. Does what it's meant to and pretty quickly, ideal for those type of meals.
Just curious - what is the story?Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
why dose ready to eat meals and freeze dry have to have vege in them!!!
I don't know the back story but I have noticed that NZ Hunting Adventures have switched from Jetboil to MSR.
Probably as good a recommendation as any
good enough
To be fair, you should probably also not shop at kathmandu because the gear is over priced shite.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmwsm
Ive had the jet boil for years, never had an issue :thumbsup:
i got a h&f voucher for my birthday so decided to pick on of these up today since i was in the market for one. And technically it cost me nothing. again i think its just another cheap china copy version on the market. as long as it boils water and not blow up, i'll be happy.
https://www.huntingandfishing.co.nz/...ng-system.html
I have the jet boil flash. Awsome and simple. Its big enough to boil water for your back country meal and still have enough hot water for a hot drink after. I usually only stay out 1 or 2 nights max so living on just back country cuisine meals (main hot food) is not a problem for that long.
Another option is the MSR Reactor. This unit has some serious grunt. I have a few different cookers and this hands down is the best.
Bush buck have a sale on their cooker, pretty good value at $89https://bushbuckoutdoors.com/collections/camping-stoves-gas-cookers-camping-cookware/products/bushbuck-spitfire-jet-cooker .
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Most of their stuff just seems to be rebranded Chinese gear that you can usually get a lot cheaper direct from aliexpress.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brakelie
Love the simplicity of my msr pocket rocket. 1 or 2 nights with that a couple back country’s and a pot is happy days
I've had both, I sold the Jetboil and got the MSR for one main reason, build quality and reliability. I've got and have had tonnes of MSR gear and its top notch. Like the others say the MSR doesn't have a auto ignitor but you're going to carry an lighter anyway.
I really don't think theres much in it... I just prefer MSR gear.