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Jetboil PCS

Started by Matthew, May 27, 2010, 10:34:23 PM

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Matthew

Just got me one of these. £50 new from the Bay can't be bad.


RedLeader

I have one - it's awesome. Only problem is they're like the supermodel of the stove world - a bit single purpose :D
For boiling water and ready to eat meals that just need heating it really is the Daddy.

Hound of Ulster

I got the new Flash version recently, can't wait to try it out.

Impressed by size and neatness.

HoU

ChuckMcB

Woo..That's a big puppy. How stable is it once it's full of water? I presume the cup bit clips onto the rest of the cooker?

Matthew

Quote from: J on May 28, 2010, 07:35:09 AM
I have one - it's awesome. Only problem is they're like the supermodel of the stove world - a bit single purpose :D
For boiling water and ready to eat meals that just need heating it really is the Daddy.

Ha Ha I love the supermodel analogy. I'm only looking at it as a water boiler I have my main Nova+ stove for more substantial meals.

Quote from: Chuck on May 28, 2010, 09:11:31 AM
Woo..That's a big puppy. How stable is it once it's full of water? I presume the cup bit clips onto the rest of the cooker?

I see what you mean about stability, I guess it depends on the diameter of the gas cartridge you go for. I know there is an optional support that comes with the coffee kit for it but I reckon I could make a better job of one in work. 

RedLeader

I bought the official pot stand and feet (ripoff!). You can buy standard feet for the gas can that fits inside it from most outdoors shops for about £4. Its well worth it - when it's full it's very top heavy. (I've searched and can't find them - Chris should know).

Quote from: matthewrblack on May 28, 2010, 09:18:15 AM
Quote from: J on May 28, 2010, 07:35:09 AM
I have one - it's awesome. Only problem is they're like the supermodel of the stove world - a bit single purpose :D
For boiling water and ready to eat meals that just need heating it really is the Daddy.

Ha Ha I love the supermodel analogy. I'm only looking at it as a water boiler I have my main Nova+ stove for more substantial meals.

Quote from: Chuck on May 28, 2010, 09:11:31 AM
Woo..That's a big puppy. How stable is it once it's full of water? I presume the cup bit clips onto the rest of the cooker?

I see what you mean about stability, I guess it depends on the diameter of the gas cartridge you go for. I know there is an optional support that comes with the coffee kit for it but I reckon I could make a better job of one in work. 


ChuckMcB

QuoteI've searched and can't find them

These?: Here's an Amazon link to the official feet £17. Tiso sell the generic one, wee bit higher than the £4 mark.

RedLeader

Smartarse  ::)

Quote from: Chuck on May 28, 2010, 09:31:56 AM
QuoteI've searched and can't find them

These?: Here's an Amazon link to the official feet £17. Tiso sell the generic one, wee bit higher than the £4 mark.

Matthew

wow 17 quid for that...

Hound of Ulster

The New Jetboil Flash PCS come with the feet for the gas canisters now, so they have learnt from customer feedback. The ignition part is smaller to protect it more and it now sports a colour changing side to show when it is hot.

I bought it for heating water quickly to make tea/coffee/hot drink when out and it is cold/wet etc. But also to have an extra burner for camp use. I like the compactness and the price wasn't bad either.

HoU  ;D

ChuckMcB

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Quote from: J on May 28, 2010, 09:32:34 AM
Smartarse  ::)
Power of Google old boy ;) (but did you notice the ni-wild affiliate link I snuck in there for you)

Quote from: matthewrblack on May 28, 2010, 09:33:19 AM
wow 17 quid for that...
What the silver bit for? Ahh right it's a pot stabiliser.

Quote from: Hound of Ulster on May 28, 2010, 09:34:45 AM
so they have learnt from customer feedback.
Good to see. Top marks....hmm....perhaps not...look at the colour of it :O)


Edit: This add on for it made me laugh...this happens when marketing departments brain storm....

Hound of Ulster

See this little baby

Matthew

Quote from: Chuck on May 28, 2010, 09:39:41 AM


Edit: This add on for it made me laugh...this happens when marketing departments brain storm....

thats a brilliant extra

chris

The new primus one looks interesting, Wonder how good it is.


Matthew

thats a blatent copy. Does anyone know the diameter of a 125g gas canister? google is not my friend today.