Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
- SoxGolf00
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Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
I just came across the Primus PCS and it looks like the Jetboil but half the price. Has anyone used the Primus? What are the main differences and what would you recommend?
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
Take a stove you're comfortable with. That's all that matters.. test it before you leave.
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
They are so similar it wouldn't be surprising if they come from the same factory.
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
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The Primus looks to be more efficient plus you can use it as a regular stove
The Primus looks to be more efficient plus you can use it as a regular stove
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
I guess I will try out the Primus. found a great deal below:
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
Did you get the Primus PCS? I am curious as to what you think of it.
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
Primus actually made the Jetboil, back before it became its own brand. I wouldn't be surprised a bit if it performed the same or better. I have seen for myself a Primus stove that beat Jetboil to the boil...
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
Yeah, some of the parts on the original Jetboils were stamped "Primus". However, when Primus first introduced their Jetboil equivalent, it got really bad reviews, not for technical issues but for the "human factors" (i.e. ergonomics) issues. It was hard to work with and kludgey as I recall. Looks much nicer now.
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
I just picked up a brand new Jetboil Zip for $63 delivered off Ebay. Needs to light with a match, or lighter. Best price I've seen on them so far.
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Re: Primus vs. Jetboil PCS
$63!! That's an outstanding value. Where can these be coming from? MSRP is $80. Cheaper places, they run around $75.John Harper wrote:I just picked up a brand new Jetboil Zip for $63 delivered off Ebay.
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