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User Review: Jetboil Personal Cooking System

Jetboil Personal Cooking System
Above: The current Personal Cooking System, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 17, 2006 by joe grizzle

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $75

The Jetboil system is unique in that it forms one unit. It is very efficient at boiling water. With minor modifications (a zip tie and some string) the Jetboil can be hung while cooking. This approach is much more stable than trying to sit it on the ground. The unit is very unstable when full. Another drawback is that if you allow the unit to over-boil, it is almost impossible to turn it off without getting burned.

Aside from that, I enjoyed using the Jetboil on my last trip. It is lightweight and fuel efficient but has certain cooking limitations. The burner of the Jetboil has very low output. This is fine until you need to use a pot over the unit for a meal. It has a more difficult time heating conventional cookware than a regular canister or multi-fuel stove.

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Buy Online We found the Personal Cooking System at 10 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com		Classic Personal Cooking System$99.95Buy Now

Moosejaw		Personal Cooking System$99.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors		Personal Cooking System$99.79Buy Now

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Teton Village Sports		Jetboil Personal Cooking System$99.95Buy Now

Mountain Hideaway		Stove PCS$99.95Buy Now

RockCreek		JetBoil Personal Cook System$99.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure		Personal Cooking System (PCS)$89.00Buy Now

Tahoe Mountain Sports		Personal Cooking System with Pot Support$109.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store		Personal Cooking Set$99.95Buy Now

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