Hi there, as an ultralight newbie, I’m considering purchasing the Jetboil system. Why would I consider bringing more than 300g to my ultra light setup, one may wonder.
I want to use all of my cartridge power to cook because I live in Iceland and there are times when it becomes really windy and cold. I couldn’t shield 400ml of water from the wind last night, so it took me more than 30 minutes to cook it. It didn’t even boil. The water ultimately heated up but did not boil, when under typical circumstances, it takes five to seven minutes.
Jetboil seems to use less fuel, thus I wouldn’t need to bring two tanks.
Though I am a total novice and have only spent zero nights outside (I only started gathering stuff two months ago), I think it’s a wonderful idea.
I would thus like recommendations for a cooking system that is lightweight, fuel-efficient, and dependable under challenging circumstances (wind, cold temps, and possibly even rain).
My spending limit is between $100 and $150 USD because I want something reliable that will last for a long time.
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For extreme conditions I would consider the MSR Reactor if you only plan to boil water or turn ice into drinking water. If you also want to cook in a single pot I would look at the jet boil mini mo.
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Reactor or the Windburner, the latter essentially has simmer control.
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Saying it’s only sometimes windy in Iceland got a giggle
Were you using appropriate fuel for the temps that you’d pre warmed/not let get super cold? And what’s your current set up that apparently lacks any wind shields
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The last few days have been windless, almost like heaven. And I meant that sometimes it gets really windy, which wasn’t the case last night because there was only a light breeze.
The tank was fairly warm because I took it out of the warm car right away to enjoy a cup of tea and view the aurora. I use a campingaz stove that I impulsively purchased from Decathlon because it is lightweight and portable.
I made the decision not to bring the windshield because it is heavy and takes up room. I had hoped to locate some stones nearby to stop the wind, but it seems they aren’t everywhere xD
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Was that a bleuet? They provide no wind protection, so even in a breeze as light as a hamster farting (this is exaggeration; they have their place), you’d be foolish if you didn’t have a screen.
Invest in a remote stove like the Primus or MSR Windpro, in my opinion. Whatever the name of their remote model, it can usually provide excellent wind protection and, if you check with them first, allow you to invert your canister to maximize its remaining energy as it gets low. For the cold weather element, the MSR whisper or similar liquid fuel burners would be worth considering, although they’re probably above budget.
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Soto Windmaster (or the X2-DF clone of Campingmoon)
Triflex Soto Windmaster pot stand
Cookout with Fire Maple Petrel
In terms of weight, pack size, and fuel efficiency, this is the winning combo.
Spend less money on a Jetboil instead.