Nice video! With the 'wayfarer' or any pre-hydrated read to eat pouch meals, I just stuff the entire pouch into the pot (boil in a bag style) with some water. Bring it to boil and then kill the gas... leave for 5 mins and it will be super hot, and not use much gas. Then eat from the bag.
Thanks for the review. I see a lot of hikers on the Appalachian Trail in the US using these and I always wondered if it would be appropriate for me. I use an Esbit stove which is very compact but slow. I may add a Jetboil to equipment, to give me more to choose from.
I've had a JetBoil Flash for years and it's been fantastic. The piezoelectric spark still works, but it does take up a big cylinder of room in a full backpack, so recently I bought the Zip (still does 500mL water) and a Gerber Flint/Steel tool to ignite it. The JB Zip is a good inch or so shorter so it frees up a chunk of space inside the backpack when you're maxing things out in cold weather or long food-laden hikes when you need more room for clothing layers and/or food storage. I've had nothing but a great experience with the JetBoils! The Gerber flint and steel takes back some of the room gained but I can store that in my top pouch easily and it's more useful. If I need to start a fire without any lighter, I can use that. And I'll leave my original JetBoil Flash in the campervan where I use it often throughout the year.
Great video mate. Had one of these for years from when I was in the army and you've made me realise I could donit better what with the flint and that! As the guy below said, we just stuffed the rats into it, didn't even know you could get scran you could add water to! Cheers
i have the jetboil flash and love it its great in cold freezing mornings getting some hot tea and oatmeal is great. and helps when starting a fire is difficult i have the pot stand for it so i can cook with it when needed.
gave mine away .. i had to get ground level stove for high altitude ,( not efficient ) bollox theyre all the same ! my 10 year old vango is as fast as any jetboil .. my reason for changing was the problem.digging a pit up a mountain to bury half of it keep it out of the elements , the gas goes nowhere ... building a rock scafhold to keep it upright on a stormy mountain ( the things you dont think about camping.in the woods .. )
I love both of my Jetboils. Got a BRS stove, used it twice, and went back to my Jetboil. But the Zip... they removed the best thing about a Jetboil, the piezo.
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales My Jetboil Flash is the same, and an older model. They're pretty much JUST for boiling water. But they have a piezo push-button igniter built in, so you don't need any other ignition source. Makes it incredibly simple to use.
I have a jetboil Flash, minimo, and mighty mo, but still want a zip 😅, the Oex heiro is better for around half the price, but I'll still find reason to get 1. Stove issues
They are good I have the flash and aligning the pot to burner is a pain, the piezo on it doesn’t work reliably, didn’t think of using the fire stick thanks
I just purchased one after spending 30 minutes boiling water 04 in the morning, in 5 degrees while it was raining on my last MC camping trip. It was a regular burner on top of a gas cannister. I haven’t tested the Zip yet, but the build quality and the way everything packs neatly in the small jetboil is amazing. If this do in fact boil water in 2,5 minutes, this will be a 10/10 for sure!
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Thats awesome. I bought the skillet adapter too. Will mainly eat food that requires bouled water, but being able to fry a few sausages every now and then is a nice option. The skillet is iron, so it can handle open fire as well, which is what I most often do. Thanks for the response and review!
im not sure if you've had the chance but it worked great for me in 20 degrees weather in north GA so worth it i had coffee and hot oatmeal in minutes i was hesitant because of the price but haven't looked back.
Very informative! Nicely done! So with stoves based from a small gas canister like that, is it not practical to use them for say, heating up a can of soup or stew? About how many meals would you guess that one canister would last for that sort of use case?
You'd have to clean the pot out afterwards chum, then you'll use up more water cleaning it. You can get a bigger can as you probably know but the little one fits in nicely. I use about 1 every other bike trip.
You might consider a metal pot stand? MSR have one that is adjustable and fits all sizes of canisters, it isn’t expensive. You could do far worse, give one a try.
The JetBoil stand is specific to packing the stove. It's designed so that the burner nests into the center, and the folded legs protect the pot coating from the metal burner edge. I pack the stand as an essential part even though I rarely bother with the hassle of clipping it onto the fuel canister. One of the neatest features of the Zip is how cleverly everything nests together. You can add a coffee press, cable hanging system and pot support without increasing the size. A mini lighter fits in the heat diffuser void. Of course with actual use I store fragile items in the pot, letting the robust fuel canister fend for itself.
Hi! I have a new Zip and like it but have some concerns about it. When attaching it to the gas canister, it leaks a bit of gas. Also the burner has got some odd bluish color where the fire exits that don’t see on yours. I use Primus canister it is not original Jetboil but still premium quality. Have any idea what might be the problem?
The release of gas as your screw your canister to the burner is normal. Just go as fast as you can! The colour of the burn is an interesting one. I’ve had a canister which burnt bright red and that was a jetboil one. I don’t why... maybe the gas is contaminated.
Hi there bud, I've just purchased a new Jboil Zip, there is something rattling about inside the gas regulator and when I install it I get a lot of gas shooting out the sides. Is this bad technique or do you think something is wrong with it?
@@smithysartpan8443 When the gas canister is being attached to the regulator there is a temporary loss of gas but this literally last a second or so. It could be you are not screwing the gas canister on tightly enough however it sounds more like your unit is defective. If your unsure best to exchange it for another one. I’ve had my zip for years now and it still works fine.
Sometimes it is necessary to use a stove inside a tent. You’re not an idiot, leave some ventilation open, pay attention to the stove whilst it is on and you’ll be fine.
The jet boils seem to be a bit pricey but efficient. I bought a cheaper version from Planet X for £29.99p- It boils 300mils of water in 4mins 20 seconds - a bit longer than the jet boil but does the job.
Everything in camping is overpriced! In this video of the jet boil it got the water to a boil in circa four minutes but that was with a strong headwind. In sheltered conditions the boil will be less than two minutes easy.
I can fit a small gas can in my Lixada titanium mug, with a soto amicus, which will burn in high winds, just as fast, twice as compact, half the price.
DONT buy a jetboil customer services are no go. You can get a better version for half the price and a big plus the cheaper ones can hold the bigger gas cans
Nice video! With the 'wayfarer' or any pre-hydrated read to eat pouch meals, I just stuff the entire pouch into the pot (boil in a bag style) with some water. Bring it to boil and then kill the gas... leave for 5 mins and it will be super hot, and not use much gas. Then eat from the bag.
Nice tip. Thanks 👍🏻
Jethead. That’s funny.
I am a Jethead. Love my ZIP. With the pan ring and the frypan, I have made eggs Benedict, trout with peppers and fajitas. Jetheads rock!
A true Pro!
Thanks for the review. I see a lot of hikers on the Appalachian Trail in the US using these and I always wondered if it would be appropriate for me. I use an Esbit stove which is very compact but slow. I may add a Jetboil to equipment, to give me more to choose from.
I've had a JetBoil Flash for years and it's been fantastic. The piezoelectric spark still works, but it does take up a big cylinder of room in a full backpack, so recently I bought the Zip (still does 500mL water) and a Gerber Flint/Steel tool to ignite it. The JB Zip is a good inch or so shorter so it frees up a chunk of space inside the backpack when you're maxing things out in cold weather or long food-laden hikes when you need more room for clothing layers and/or food storage. I've had nothing but a great experience with the JetBoils!
The Gerber flint and steel takes back some of the room gained but I can store that in my top pouch easily and it's more useful. If I need to start a fire without any lighter, I can use that.
And I'll leave my original JetBoil Flash in the campervan where I use it often throughout the year.
Great video mate. Had one of these for years from when I was in the army and you've made me realise I could donit better what with the flint and that! As the guy below said, we just stuffed the rats into it, didn't even know you could get scran you could add water to! Cheers
i have the jetboil flash and love it its great in cold freezing mornings getting some hot tea and oatmeal is great. and helps when starting a fire is difficult i have the pot stand for it so i can cook with it when needed.
British accents are so pleasing to listen to after listing to American videos. Nice video znd good information, Thankyou.
@@michaelbutler1557 that’s very nice of you to say. Thank you🙏👍🏻
Your puppy is well discipline, great video sir. God bless
Thanks for the video. I left my BRS n pocket 2 behind for the terrific Zip. I’m hiking the cdt.
Da iawn! Diolch! I’m buying a jetboil and videos like this are really helpful! Great insight 👍
Helo Ben. Diolch am yr adborth. Rwy'n falch eich bod wedi gweld y fideo yn ddefnyddiol. Byddwch yn hapus â'ch pryniant Jet Boil.
Cheers for your honest and helpful review 🏕👍
Thank you for the review!
gave mine away .. i had to get ground level stove for high altitude ,( not efficient ) bollox theyre all the same ! my 10 year old vango is as fast as any jetboil .. my reason for changing was the problem.digging a pit up a mountain to bury half of it keep it out of the elements , the gas goes nowhere ... building a rock scafhold to keep it upright on a stormy mountain ( the things you dont think about camping.in the woods .. )
I love both of my Jetboils. Got a BRS stove, used it twice, and went back to my Jetboil.
But the Zip... they removed the best thing about a Jetboil, the piezo.
@@syberphish the Zip is ideal for boiling water and that’s it. Perfect for making a cuppa and preparing dehydrated meals
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales My Jetboil Flash is the same, and an older model. They're pretty much JUST for boiling water. But they have a piezo push-button igniter built in, so you don't need any other ignition source. Makes it incredibly simple to use.
I have a jetboil Flash, minimo, and mighty mo, but still want a zip 😅, the Oex heiro is better for around half the price, but I'll still find reason to get 1. Stove issues
They are good I have the flash and aligning the pot to burner is a pain, the piezo on it doesn’t work reliably, didn’t think of using the fire stick thanks
Great review, thanks.
liked the wind test..what are main differences between zip and minimo/micromo?
I just purchased one after spending 30 minutes boiling water 04 in the morning, in 5 degrees while it was raining on my last MC camping trip. It was a regular burner on top of a gas cannister.
I haven’t tested the Zip yet, but the build quality and the way everything packs neatly in the small jetboil is amazing. If this do in fact boil water in 2,5 minutes, this will be a 10/10 for sure!
Superb! It will boil it in under a minute when well sheltered.
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Thats awesome. I bought the skillet adapter too. Will mainly eat food that requires bouled water, but being able to fry a few sausages every now and then is a nice option. The skillet is iron, so it can handle open fire as well, which is what I most often do.
Thanks for the response and review!
im not sure if you've had the chance but it worked great for me in 20 degrees weather in north GA so worth it i had coffee and hot oatmeal in minutes i was hesitant because of the price but haven't looked back.
@@niq872 I’ve used it a lot since this comment - very happy with it :D
Very useful information 👌
Love the Zip.
It will depend on how much water is in the before it’s called efficient?
John
More water will require more energy. That said the boil will still be fast👍🏻
Very informative! Nicely done! So with stoves based from a small gas canister like that, is it not practical to use them for say, heating up a can of soup or stew? About how many meals would you guess that one canister would last for that sort of use case?
You'd have to clean the pot out afterwards chum, then you'll use up more water cleaning it. You can get a bigger can as you probably know but the little one fits in nicely. I use about 1 every other bike trip.
For day hikes a Thermos flask of hot water, selection of instant noodles , cuppa soups , instant coffee sachets blagged from hotel stays = job done
Brilliant video!
make a "pouch cozy" for extended heat retention cooking and they will have less gas.
You might consider a metal pot stand? MSR have one that is adjustable and fits all sizes of canisters, it isn’t expensive. You could do far worse, give one a try.
Great idea. Thanks for the tip👍🏻
The JetBoil stand is specific to packing the stove. It's designed so that the burner nests into the center, and the folded legs protect the pot coating from the metal burner edge. I pack the stand as an essential part even though I rarely bother with the hassle of clipping it onto the fuel canister.
One of the neatest features of the Zip is how cleverly everything nests together. You can add a coffee press, cable hanging system and pot support without increasing the size. A mini lighter fits in the heat diffuser void. Of course with actual use I store fragile items in the pot, letting the robust fuel canister fend for itself.
A great review. Thank you. Paul 👍😊
Should the fuel canister be removed from the burner between uses or left on?
I leave mine on between uses when camping. Only take it off when packing it away.
Hi! I have a new Zip and like it but have some concerns about it. When attaching it to the gas canister, it leaks a bit of gas. Also the burner has got some odd bluish color where the fire exits that don’t see on yours. I use Primus canister it is not original Jetboil but still premium quality. Have any idea what might be the problem?
The release of gas as your screw your canister to the burner is normal. Just go as fast as you can! The colour of the burn is an interesting one. I’ve had a canister which burnt bright red and that was a jetboil one. I don’t why... maybe the gas is contaminated.
Hi! Great Review! I was wondering... did you try it also below 0 C degrees (20F)?
Yes I’ve used it (just) below freezing. Circa -1 ish and it works fine.
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales I see.. good to know!! Thank you 😊
A jet boil is worth the money period no matter the size
Yep👍🏻. Great piece of kit.
The orange stand it comes with does not fit Coleman gas canisters. If you want a stand, the MSR one is way better
Hi there bud, I've just purchased a new Jboil Zip, there is something rattling about inside the gas regulator and when I install it I get a lot of gas shooting out the sides. Is this bad technique or do you think something is wrong with it?
@@smithysartpan8443 When the gas canister is being attached to the regulator there is a temporary loss of gas but this literally last a second or so. It could be you are not screwing the gas canister on tightly enough however it sounds more like your unit is defective. If your unsure best to exchange it for another one. I’ve had my zip for years now and it still works fine.
Helpful! Thank you!!
Fascinating! Love a really good design. 👍
Would this be any good to cook breakfast on? Sausages, bacon etc?
The Zip is designed for boiling water however I think there is adapter that enables a pan to sit on the burner.
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Jetboil Pot Support (UPC 0858941006410)
I imagine a limitation is that the pot cannot easily, if at all(?), be used over on open flame
I don’t know if it couldn’t be used over an open flame but personally I certainly wouldn’t do that
Never use a gas stove inside the tent. Some people died because of it, the gas displaced the oxygen inside the tent.
That is correct but under done circumstances with adequate ventilation under the vestibule can be safe but I never on on the inner of the tent.
Sometimes it is necessary to use a stove inside a tent. You’re not an idiot, leave some ventilation open, pay attention to the stove whilst it is on and you’ll be fine.
Thank you 🙏🏼
The jet boils seem to be a bit pricey but efficient. I bought a cheaper version from Planet X for £29.99p- It boils 300mils of water in 4mins 20 seconds - a bit longer than the jet boil but does the job.
Everything in camping is overpriced! In this video of the jet boil it got the water to a boil in circa four minutes but that was with a strong headwind. In sheltered conditions the boil will be less than two minutes easy.
Thank you
I can fit a small gas can in my Lixada titanium mug, with a soto amicus, which will burn in high winds, just as fast, twice as compact, half the price.
Perfect!
@@FlyCampCaravanNorthWales Just realised your channel name ! I too camp in North Wales, mainly Snowdonia.
Handel is silly when handing boiling water
2:20
Coffee ofcourse😂
i dont even use the stupid stand lol. I just watch my stove close as its cooking.
DONT buy a jetboil customer services are no go.
You can get a better version for half the price and a big plus the cheaper ones can hold the bigger gas cans
Over rated and over priced, other stoves just as efficient and heapes cheaper. Don’t get sucked in on the marketing!
Which other stoves would you recommend
Not as good as people think