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Stove Preferences?

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ChaseSmallwood · · Paris, TX · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 30

Was looking at building a kit with the MSR pocket rocket and a snow peak 700, but noticed the Jetboil Minimo. I know there's a increase in weight but it seem the efficiency makes up for that. Also the increased adjustment with the Jetboil allows for true cooking. Any thoughts?

BigB · · Red Rock, NV · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 340

MSR windboiler was my choice over the mini mo. Way better in windy conditions. Also simmers like the jetboils

RockinOut · · NY, NY · Joined May 2010 · Points: 100

If you want to do actual cooking take a look at the primes eta lite or just the pocket rocket. Even in the minimo its going to be hard to do actual cooking, other than boiling water. It is easier to eat out of but if you're boiling water id rather eat out of the food pouch.

ChaseSmallwood · · Paris, TX · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 30

The Minimo has a new valve which allows very low/consistent adjustments. I've seen some great reviews. I will check out the others listed. Thanks.

Michael Sweeney · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 0

MSR microrocket. Best stove this dirtbag has ever owned.

BigB · · Red Rock, NV · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 340

Watch this...
youtu.be/uREZRj9J4cI

I love mine! I've used it at the top of 12'000' peaks and it worked flawlessly while a friends jetboil wouldn't even stay lit!!!

Arin F · · Las Vegas · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 64

MSR windboiler

and still love my Whisperlite

WyomingSummits · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 0

I use the Optimus crux lite as I'm a bit toward the minimalist side. Not great in the wind, but boils water in under 2 minutes, fits iin my cook cup easily, and weighs 2oz.

Emmett Lyman · · Stoneham, MA (Boston burbs) · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 480

I just saw the MSR windboiler for the first time this weekend. Seems like the perfect blend between the Reactor and a Jetboil - best of all worlds. If I were in the market it would definitely be my next stove. As is my Jetboil Sol Ti is still rocking strong, so no need to change.

I used a pocket rocket briefly and a litemax for a while longer. Also spent a lot of time with truly light alcohol stoves. All are really fine options. But the convenience of the jetboil (and now windboiler) shouldn't be underestimated - it far outweighs (pun intended) any grams you save with the little guys.

Tighe Blackadar · · Bridgton ME · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 141

Wow, I've had the same MSR pocket rocket for 5-6 years and have loved it. I now see that am way behind on stove tech reading this thread! Might be time to upgrade.

Mike Knight · · Detroit, MI · Joined Dec 2013 · Points: 55

Snowpeak gigapower. Anything snowpeak can't be beat. This looks awesome! snowpeak.com/collections/st…

ChaseSmallwood · · Paris, TX · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 30

Picked up the Jetboil Minimo and the snowpeak gigapower today.

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