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Subject Topic: Jetboil Flash or Primus ETA Express
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Persondoubledee
03/8/2011 at 11:08pm
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I have a Jetboil Flash and Primus Spider. The Jetboil is brilliant for heating up water and other liquids but pretty useless for anything else. However, it's a very neat solution. I wouldn't bother with the pot stand adapter thingy. You already get a canister stabiliser with the Flash and trust me, you will be waiting for ever if you want to heat anything up in another pan. I tried using an MSR frying pan with the Jetboil but it was next to useless. The Primus is therefore my stove of choice if I want to cook bacon etc.


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04/8/2011 at 11:42am
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Quote: Originally posted by PagsUK on 17/7/2011
Hi Mulligrubs

Out of interest what is the inside of the jetboil like? What I mean is could you use it to heat up a tin of food e.g. soup as well as boil water? That's what I liked about the ETA pot, plus the pack size looked smaller for the ETA?

Thanks for your help.

Adrian

The inside of the Jetboil is just like a normal pan - hardened anodised aluminium. Yes, you can use it to heat tins of food like soup or stew or beans, etc. But then you'd need to wash the thing ! I generally buy the boil-in-the-bag stuff, and squash the bags into the Jetboil. If I'm cooking sloppy stuff, I use a set of mess tins which double up as a plate with a handle.

In the wind, the Jetboil works well. I haven't noticed any particular problems with wind. I haven't used the ETA in any sort of wind.

cheers
M



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04/8/2011 at 1:48pm
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HI

Thanks for your posts. Have decided on the Jetboil for my backpacking. Generally use dehydrated meals but the option of the occasional tins heated up is a bonus. Plus of course hot water for a cuppa!

Cheers
Adrian


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18/8/2011 at 2:56pm
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Just an update - bought the Jetboil and have been trying out today.

Really impressed, but proof will be on my walk at the month end. Will let you know how I get on, but it seems to be the right choice so far!

Adrian



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