Jet Boil and Lightweight Stoves - Are they Hazardous?
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Jet Boil and Lightweight Stoves - Are they Hazardous?
We've been using a CampingGaz Turbo 270 stove for years but are tired of how long it takes to boil water. So we bought a Jet Boil, but after we read the instructions got a little afraid because of all the warnings about explosions, etc. We are thinking about returning it. Is it as dangerous a stove to use as the directions make it out to be? I was wondering what other people have experienced with these lighter weight stoves.
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Ridgeline and Trailbud both use the jetboil, maybe they know something?
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Re: Jet Boil and Lightweight Stoves - Are they Hazardous?
Don't let the labeling scare you. I use the jet boil all of the time. I've never had any problems. I use it in the desert to snow campinga and at attitude. I highly recomend it. I have also have freinds that use them and never had any problems either. I use it for boiling water only. They have some new attachements for making it a convenmtional stove too (which I own), but I have no experience with them yet.rightstar76 wrote:We've been using a CampingGaz Turbo 270 stove for years but are tired of how long it takes to boil water. So we bought a Jet Boil, but after we read the instructions got a little afraid because of all the warnings about explosions, etc. We are thinking about returning it. Is it as dangerous a stove to use as the directions make it out to be? I was wondering what other people have experienced with these lighter weight stoves.
Any questions let me know.
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Jetboil "Modified"
I have used a jetboil for the last several years but we have modified it a bit. It's substantially lighter and works even quicker. Here's what we've done:
1. We took the burner assembly out of their system. (you can actually order it separately from a retailer)
2. Then, we crafted a 3/4"w x 1"h cylinder out of aluminum pipe and drilled a couple holes for venthilation(this helps support the next step).
3. We use a snowpeak cookset with lid and cup, bought an exctra lid, drilled a hole in the middle to fit the burner through, drilled 4 holes on the outside of the main to fit screws with caps (to rest the cup/pot).
4. This creates a snug and windproof fit for our stove and pot. we can put the burner on really low and it creates a tremendous amount of heat. One small 7oz can of gigfuel lasted three guys a week cooking water for breakfast and dinner with some left over.
It all fits neatly within itself and has saved us a lot of ounces with an even more efficient stove.
1. We took the burner assembly out of their system. (you can actually order it separately from a retailer)
2. Then, we crafted a 3/4"w x 1"h cylinder out of aluminum pipe and drilled a couple holes for venthilation(this helps support the next step).
3. We use a snowpeak cookset with lid and cup, bought an exctra lid, drilled a hole in the middle to fit the burner through, drilled 4 holes on the outside of the main to fit screws with caps (to rest the cup/pot).
4. This creates a snug and windproof fit for our stove and pot. we can put the burner on really low and it creates a tremendous amount of heat. One small 7oz can of gigfuel lasted three guys a week cooking water for breakfast and dinner with some left over.
It all fits neatly within itself and has saved us a lot of ounces with an even more efficient stove.
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I bought the JetBoil and tried it out yesterday. After the water started boiling, I turned off the stove and took the cooking cup off and put the plastic cup under the cooking cup. Then I proceeded to secure the lid. It was loose just like the instructions called for. As I was pressing it down to secure it, I felt a burning sensation and pulled my hand away. Luckily, I did it in time so I didn't get burned. Nevertheless, I was less than happy and returned it to REI. For the time being, I am going to stick with my CampingGaz Turbo 270. Incidentally, the JetBoil website has some nifty recipes. I am going to try some of them.
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Where on the web site did you find the recipes?rightstar76 wrote:I bought the JetBoil and tried it out yesterday. After the water started boiling, I turned off the stove and took the cooking cup off and put the plastic cup under the cooking cup. Then I proceeded to secure the lid. It was loose just like the instructions called for. As I was pressing it down to secure it, I felt a burning sensation and pulled my hand away. Luckily, I did it in time so I didn't get burned. Nevertheless, I was less than happy and returned it to REI. For the time being, I am going to stick with my CampingGaz Turbo 270. Incidentally, the JetBoil website has some nifty recipes. I am going to try some of them.
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