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Posted by Creaky Knees on April 24, 2008 at 8:36:24 pm EDT
In reply to Jetboil or Alcohol Stove? posted by Teckwolf on March 14, 2008 at 2:56:52 am EDT

Up front, I'll say that I've never used a Jetboil, but one of my friends has one so I'm familiar with them. Before buying a White Box alcohol stove two years ago I strickly used an Optimus Nova multifuel stove (or a campfire). I immediately fell in love with the WB stove and have used it exclusively ever since. I've used it in moderate wind, and temps down to the high teens. Any fears I had about alcohol not getting hot enough, or not pressurizing were quickly laid to rest. This little stove just plain works! It's also very solid, and not as susceptible to crushing like a homemade Pepsi stove is. There are no moving parts to lose, break, or replace. Operation is simple enough that a two year old could learn it (not advise)!

I use a 20oz pop bottle to carry fuel, and figure a full bottle represents 20 meals. It won't simmer, but for boiling water, or quickly heating a pre-cooked meal it's perfect. BTW, the friend with the Jetboil I referred to earlier, also bought a WB stove after I wouldn't quit raving about mine. He now loves his too.

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