Jetboil Flash - ONE YEAR LATER - Honest review
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Optimised for 3-Season performance and engineered for lightning-fast boil, it’s the ultimate personal system for dehydrated meals, soups, coffee, and tea. I've used it in very cold weather as well, and it works but it's very slow - as expected.
Folded for greater heat exchange, FluxRing technology reduces boil time with half the fuel consumption of traditional systems.
The updated Flash sports an increased output (4,500 to 9,000 BTUs) and improved valve design. We shaved 1 minute off of boil time while maintaining Jetboil efficiency.
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I’ve watched about 30 reviews and this is the best one
Happy you found it useful Alex 👍🏽
I’ve watched about 30 reviews and your review about this being the best review is the best review I’ve read on comments reviewing this jetboiler.
I must say I’ve read way over 30 comments reviewing my review, and nobody has reviewed a comment reviewing my review but if I had to review it as I do, I’d say it’s easily the best review of a comment on my review 👌🏼
Just got one for Christmas lol
Same here , great review , answered lots f question i had
Thankyou. This is a very good review. Extremely thorough and no silly nonsense or distracting music. Excellent.
Thanks so much for your comment and recognition. Appreciate it 👍🏽
Interesting to see how the Jetboil design has changed over the years. My Flash is from 2013, it came with the pot stand included and also has simmer control. I love it.
Oh that’s interesting indeed. I was under the impression that it has not changed that much over the years
It doesn’t have true simmer contro, it has an adjustable flame. Some may consider this a “simmer control”, but once you use a newer Minimo or something like that, it’s obvious it’s been redesigned to include a heck of a lot finer control over the low-heat settings vs. the older models.
@@BrewReview Interesting. Thanks for the info. To be honest I don't do a lot of really slow simmer cooking when camping but I'll check out the Minimo when I get a chance.
I bought one for use on my canoe and kayak because of its stability.
I’m very happy with it.
It fits nicely in a mollie bottle bag and with the bags pocket I can store tea/coffee, spoon, hand sanitizer etc.
Thank you so much for this review. Didn't think of the position of the lid so I definitely appreciate you saving my fingers 😂
Hahaha you’re very welcome
Enjoy!
I have the Jetboil Minimo , the pot support and a Jetboil skillet pan. Haven't had any trouble cooking with the skillet. Would recommend getting the Jetboil skillet as it has a fairly thick base which distributes the heat more effectively. Also I did not get the pot support when I bought the Minimo so I don''t think it is included.
Admittedly I use my Minimo mostly to boil water but cooking something a bit more complex is an option, especially with the jetboil skillet.
One of the great benefits of this system is also you don't really need any wind protection. Live and camp here in Iceland where it is windy beyone belief. Have never had the need for any kind of wind protection as the igniter and flame are inside a well protected system.
Good to hear it’s working well. As expected. The minimo has flame regulation so you don’t need to go full power. Great tip about the jetboil skillet! 👌🏼
I have used the jetboil frying pan on this, with the pot support. It worked really better than expected, because I thought it would only heat in the middle, but it distributed the heat really well. Can recommend using the Jetboil Summit Skillet :)
In regards to the lack of simmering control on the jetboil flash part, I have not had this experience. Is there different versions of jetboil flash?
Ive heard the skillet works great. Thanks for confirming 👌🏼
Fantastic video!!
I love the level of details you always go into things, and again, very soothing voice!
The tip about the straining holes being off centre was incredibly helpful! I can see where a lot of people would not even think about it and really get themselves hurt! Good one!😊😊
Ha thanks BCV!
Happy to hear you still enjoy the videos.
There’s a new one from yesterday - check that one out too 😄😉
@@OutdoorPrep haha BCV! I like that 😃
Ok sure will do Rob.
Any chance you reviewing the MSR elixir 2??
I know you are all fancy with your hillaberg tents (honestly I have no idea how you can afford all of them! When just one is completely out my price range!) But would be nice to see you experimenting and trying new tents like that one mentioned above. 😁😊 I really love the design of it and want to see your opinion.... even better have you go backpacking with it! 😊👌🏻
MSR Elixir is not on my shortlist, perhaps will to the Hubba-hubba. Elixir is ok-ish. I might be a bit spoiled now with the other brands. But if you're looking for a nice weather tent, not too much wind then you should be fine. Elixir is polyester which is slightly heavier compared to sil-nylon.
Have a look at Nemo Dagger too - quite similar and often on sale :) Have fun!
I've enjoyed camping my entire life but have never heard of this product until I decided to take up overlanding this year. Haven't even made my first trip out yet. Waiting on delivery of my vehicle from 2800 miles across the country.
It’s quick and easy and a good idea to have something like it in your vehicle. Happy camping!
Very informative review. Thorough description of the various items in the kit and product line. Thanks.
Thanks Mikey. Glad you found it helpful 👍🏽
Ur flash must be defective cause I can turn my flame way all the way down to off
Flash does not have a regulator, therefore the simmer function is veeeery limited and unreliable.
Such a great video Rob! 😀 thanks so much for the useful tips! Just curious- you said this worked in the winter at -15 degrees celcius 🥶 did you use the same gas or bring something else along?
Surprisingly enough the gas worked in the cold. It's best to keep it in your sleeping bag to keep it at temperature.
@@OutdoorPrep thanks! 😃
I love my jetboil.
It's awesome mate!
I always enjoy watching stove reviews & mentally comparing the review to my Soto Windmaster with the 4-plex pot holder. For MEeee, I'm still convinced that I have & use the BEST stove made. Yes, I have full control over flame adjustments & never had any piezo igniter problems.
Oh never heard of that one. Looking forward to your review. Share the link when it’s up ☁️ ⬆️ 📺
Cheers!
@@OutdoorPrep There are already numerous youtube videos on the "Soto Windmaster". Japanese made, it was the 1st manufacturer to add a regulator.
I can’t see the benefit of Jetboil continuing to sell burners without a proper regulator. It just confuses customers who but the wrong Jetboil model and are disappointed with the results. This can only serve to damage Jetboil’s reputation and lose sales revenue.
All of the Jetboil “-Mo” kits come with a gas regulator, giving excellent flame control, to allow fast boiling, cooking and simmering. Eg. Minimo, Micromo, Sumo etc.
I bought the Minimo (comes with the pan stand) and the the skillet (frying pan), and I’m very happy with it.
Yeah I guess most people don’t know any better - I didn’t either when I bought it 🤷🏻♂️
The Flash is my favorite backpacking/camping kettle. It doesn't look like your typical kettle, but it is fantastic at its job!!!
Great stuff buddy 🙏
Make sure ignitor wire always points down at a 45 degree angle with about 3mm gap. Any closer (or further) and it won’t ignite the burner. I know this because I bought a returned unit (at a discount) with “bad ignition”. The wire was bent down too close to the burner. It sparked but didn’t ignite the burner until I bent the wire to the proper 3mm gap.
Great tip 👌🏼
I was going to suggest purchasing a spare ignitor kit and to bring a lighter or matches (which I suspect most of us bring anyway) as both my Jetboil stove ignitors have failed. The newest one, the Flash, only lasted 6 outings before failing. I will double check the gap and angle. Thanks for the tip.
I have this exact one and it's amazing
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Excellent review and instructional, thank you 😊
Thanks 🙏🏻
thank you for the helpful review... I didn't know about the minimo and that's what I need !
My pleasure Valerie. Glad you found it useful. Enjoy the MiniMo 👍🏽
Are there measuring lines on the inside of the cup? Thanks.
There’s a 2cup marking half way, that’s it
Best review thanks
Thanks 🙏🏻
Superb review. Thank you. Thanks for pointing out the lack of a variable flame and storing the silicone cup inside and coffee in the base - great tips.
Thanks Mister G 🙏 glad you’ve found it helpful
Cheers
I have a flash and mine definitely has a variable flame. I'm not sure if this is an older version, but the one I got in December of '22 has very obvious flame control, both visually and audibly.
Great info, thank you
Welcome 🙏🏻
Excellent review. I have the Flash and I agree with everything you said about this unit, pros and cons.
Aye aye captain!
I didn't realize these fit all into the cups perfectly. This takes up very little space. I like that a lot.
I'm currently using a $12 Amazon stove (more of a torch, honestly) and a canteen cup that fits around my Nalgene bottle.
I'm wondering if this is worth the upgrade.
Good question… if you’re not super excited - that might be your answer over there. This setup fits nicely and is super quick. Works better in windy conditions where others might struggle a bit. Check out my video on Jetboil Stash - I’ve switched to that one a while back 🙏
@Rob | Outdoor Prep Thanks! Yeah, I think it tales about 7 minutes to boil 600mL of water with my current setup.
My Jetboil Flash came with a pot stand and it can be turned down to cook, a little sensitive though.
It’s about 10 years old now and still like new.
Wow great to hear they last that long 🙏🏻
Great video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Excelente review!
Thanks 🙏
I love my MiniMo. They seem expensive until you price a burner, pot/insulator, bowl and canister stand and you realize it's not that much more. I wrap my burner in a small camp towel and place it in the pot, with a collapsible cup and the whole kit fits nicely in my Optimus (H)EAT food bag insulator for transport. I also picked up the optional pot support so I can use it with a small fry pan or other pot. There are lighter kit options out there but otherwise, the convenience, durability, and reliability keep me packing it.
If you look at it from that perspective it’s not that expensive. They also have a regulator which is quite unique!
THANK YOU for your thoughts ... I bought a Sumo and I'm checking out things before getting a 9" frypan .. this is an EXCELLENT review of the flash ... Take care !
Thanks so much Debbie! Enjoy the Sumo!
Excellent...a detailed and comprehensive review...thank you.
You’re welcome, and thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏽
@@OutdoorPrep now a subscriber
Awesome!
I just bought the Java version of this for car camping. I have a Coleman single burner stove, but it can take a while to boil water and I don't really want to wait 20 minutes for my morning coffee. I also got a few Mountain House pouches to try out with it.
Great choice! Enjoy!
I found one on a trip lol cleaned it and still works
Good way of giving it another life 👌🏼
@@OutdoorPrep its a different model though it looks like the flash but has a fire starter and turn of flame
Could be the Jetboil Micromo - even better 👌🏼
@@OutdoorPrep nope another its probably the first or something
Excellent review, I learned a lot by watching this video. Thank you.
Happy to hear that 🙏🏻
Nice review! Looks like a great option for a lightweight stove. New follower here. Crow✌️
Cheers 🙏
Thanks for the review. Somehow incredibly, first review I've seen that mentions this is not fit for cooking. Will look for another system. Saved me more than 100$, cheers!
Haha - to be fair it’s a jetBOIL not a jetCOOK but I’ve learned that the hard way too. Happy to help 🙏
I thought you can only use the jetboil butane gas.
Only thing jetboil does is puts its logo on it
@@OutdoorPrep so, can we use other brands of gas for jetboil stove?
Yes. Everything that’s made for a camping stove and has a screw on mechanism that fits.
Brand does not matter because they don’t manufacture it themselves anyway. Just order the can with their logo.
Thanks for a detailed review. When I first saw that it was almost 14 minutes long I hesitated. However, you exceeded expectations by efficiently going through detailed specs. Just bought the Flash Java but the salesperson did not mention the lack of an adjustable flame. No wonder it is cheaper but even the manufacturer does not mention this difference.
You’re welcome Keith. Happy to hear it was helpful. Those differences are buried in the spec details and not actively highlighted indeed. It’s still a good choice for boiling water but not so much for cooking….
Enjoy!
I just got my jetboil flash. I noticed a rattling noise inside the burner when I shake it. It sounds like something loose inside the burner. Is this normal? It does work though.
Hmmmm there are no loose parts so nothing should be shaking. If we’re talking about the burner part. I’d have it replaced, especially if it’s brand new.
I made my first cuppa on my jetboil whilst watching 🎉
Great stuff! Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing - keep on fuelling your adventures 🔥
glad you've enjoyed! cheers!
Second the Minomo. I have cooked many meals in it that don't involve boiling water. I frequently use it as a low heat frying pan. Ditch the lid, loose the plastic "cup" , and grab a wide titanium cup(ramen packets work just fine as a lid if your concerned about the heat loss. and I found titanium cup nearly the same shape as the plastic thing). You end up with super great flame control stove that is soooooo efficient. While it's about 4oz heavier than a pocket rocket, it easily makes up on long trips when I go for a few weeks on a small canister of fuel. On the pocket rocket I always had tough choices to make when resupplying on whether i should swap/bring a new canister. Now I can for sure go the week on the scraps left on some hiker box, half empty canister.
Thanks for sharing Andy. If you want to save even more on the lid - one can be made from aluminium foil too :)
Just got one yesterday. This was very helpful.
Great! Enjoy!
I wish I saw this review first before buying it as I would have gone for the Minimo with the controllable flame 🔥
If you really want to cook on it - might be better. This one is great for boiling water. Check out the Trangia (mini) too 👍🏽
Great review! : ) Thank you!
Thanks 🙏🏻😃
Excellent Rob…very informative and answered my curiosities about the jet boil.
Andrew MacAulay
New Brunswick 🇨🇦
Happy to hear it helped Andrew. Thanks for letting me know 🙏
Thanks, informativ Video 👍
Thanks 🙏
Good review! Was looking for cooking systems a year ago, and started looking again lol
I don’t think I’ll end up getting jetboil because of price, and I wanted something sizewise to the stash, but with a regulator and an igniter would be a plus. The msr compact looks interesting, but feel like I still have a good deal of research to be doing before I settle on anything.
Thanks Temmie
Yeah there’s a lot of out there. Not easy to make a choice. Ended up selling the Flash an got the Stash myself. Don’t really miss the regulator. Good luck buddy
Thank you for a very clear review of this product that highlights issues that other reviewers haven’t touched on.
Happy to help Kevin. Thanks for letting me know 🙏
Great video, very detailed and informative. Thanks👍
My pleasure 🙏
Great review and instructions thanks very much
Dziekuje 🙏
Great detailed review! Well done. Why the hell is it so hard to have a valve that will simmer? All stoves should simmer. Full stop. Ridiculous. Other than that, these are so cool and so well designed. Ive retro fitted other stoves with springs and wire to secure the stove tightly to just about any pot for suspended use, but it's nowhere near as easy to use as this. Not bad for the price when you consider the pot is included.
Apparently it’s not that easy, also a regulator is extra cost and weight. Not needed for pots that are made just for boiling water. But you need to understand what you’re buying.
Cheers!
@@OutdoorPrep IS there a "regulator" in the simmer models? Seems a simple needle valve would be sufficient. Stove engineers feel free to chime in.... Haha! My negativity was no reflection on you or this great video. Again, well done.
Good review, just you did not mention does it fit with the one size bigger gaz 220 gram ? I think it does fit. thanks for the review. :-)
Thanks Onno. Coleman produces a 220g gas canister that has the same width - that would fit. MSR / Jetboil have 230g canisters that are wider - those do not fit.
@@OutdoorPrep Really? My Jetboil flash 2.0 fits the 450g canisters, do the 230g not fit? Also, the regulator does allow for simmer control. Do your own research people.
@@georgecostanza1091 the regulator has nothing to do with simmer control, it regulates the gas pressure which is particularly useful when the can is nearly empty. Simmer control is a valve that attenuates how much gas goes through.
@@d.Cog420 Turn knob up, flame gets bigger. Turn knob down, flame gets smaller. You can't explain that 😅
I just ordered one now, but do you know if the new versions of the Jet Boil got flame control?
The only new thing is the color. Rest is the same.
Very helpful review, thank you!
You’re welcome Greg. Thanks for taking the time to comment - I appreciate it 💪🏼
I'm new to hiking, and I have just been gifted a jetboil from my good lady. After watching many videos, this was exactly the information I needed. Very informative and love the idea of the collapsible cup in there as well.
Welcome to the club? Glad it helped! Happy hiking!
Not sure if I mentioned it but do be mindful of putting rusty gas cans in the jetboil.
Noted. Thank you!
Grab yourself the pot stand attachment and a nice lightweight pan(skillet), I use the sea to summit 8" pan but jetboil makes one too and well there's many out there but it's a perfect little combo.
Didn’t quite get the bit at 3:55 about putting the cup (or not) before igniting.
If you put the pot on top of the stove and open the valve, the gas will collect and you can have a small boom.
So light the stove without the pot on top for safer use. Hope this makes sense now
Cheers
I had a small flame stove and it burned a hole straight through the frying pan.
What time was that?
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome 🙏
Great review!
Thanks 🙏🏻
Cast iron pot will evenly distribute the heat to cook if it can hold the weight
I would not try it on this one…
Thank you for the review!
Thank you for producing the Jetboil 🙏
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure Raul. Hope you found it useful :)
Good information, thanks sir!
Thank you!
Good tipps brother
Thanks brother 🙏
Good review! Good job
Thx 👍🏽
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Thanks 🙏🙂
Awesome 👌 thanks
Welcome Paul. Thanks for watching
I have the Flash 2.0. After the first week the Piezo igniter stopped working. I still love this stove, so wondering if anyone know how to fix this.
Id say- send it back if it’s really not working. If it’s just not lighting the stove then maybe the little wire bent?
A lot of marketing...much cheaper and simpler systems available. Buy this accessory, buy that and finally you end up paying at least double. Using a plain (lighter) burner and a set of pans is not that expensive and more reliable.
It’s not for everyone 🤷🏻♂️
I have a jetboil flash, I think yours is broken. I can turn the flame up and down and control it. Plus, I don’t leak any gas when first screwing it on.
Haha no it’s not 😂 the Flash is unregulated. It might seem like you can control it a bit, but not as precisely as on the other ones. Maybe you have the MicroMo. It looks like the flash 🤷🏻♂️
The gas leakage is also very normal, it can be with any stove and also depends on how full your can is and the temperature and how quick you are.
In the video I demonstrated what could happen but it doesn’t always have to be like this.
Did your jetboil come with a pot stand? And how old is it?
One mistake you forgot to mention. Having cleaned it, and you want to put the cover on, make sure it is the correct way up. If not, part of the handle will burn.
You can thank me for "deliberately" doing this so that you don't have to...
hahaha well you can always get a replacement :)
Great video. Lots of information about this Jet Boil Flash. 👍🏻
Glad to hear it was helpful 🙏
Cast iron will help distribute heating throughout the pot or pan. I have 3 jetboils all of them have sim,er control I used to have 4 one that didn’t I sold that one.
Yeah great for cooking 👌🏼
Just bought mine today and maybe they listen to you and upgraded the gas control because in fact it does now adjust nicely.
hahaha well... I don't think they've changed it. There is some adjustment but no regulator as on the MicroMo and similar models. But hey - if it works and you're happy - that's what's important! Enjoy!
I appreciate how difficult it is to use this system incorrectly. So I will still recommend these stoves even though I use different gear more frequently. I still use my jet boil sometimes too!
For ease of use it’s great indeed. I find that I miss the igniter on other stoves
When you are out in the open, this is by far the best, ease of use is simply amazing, frying food is a breeze
It’s one of the good ones 👏🏼
My Jetboil just malfunctioned (spectacularly alarming)this morning in a large way after 3 years of rigorous use.
The igniter failed after 6 uses
The lid & cup failed after a year losing their grip - no I never replaced them just adapted to their failure.
Orange heat indicator quit after 2 years.
And valve failure resulting in 2 foot ball of flame after 3 years.
No damage done although I'd have preferred my cup of coffee as a wake up.
Suggest replacing unit every 2 years if used rigorously.
Oh wow that’s quite alarming indeed… glad everyone’s ok. Did you sent it to jetboil for examination?
I'll send it with a note when back from current camping trip.
Currently using backup MSR Rocket2 stove.
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I use the msr system and it 65% cheaper to buy. Pans are again over 60% cheaper and you can use any brand. The jetboil does boil water a little quicker but its not worth the additional dollars it costs. It is well made bit there are other systems out there for 65% cheaper that does it just as well if not better. Don’t get sucked in on the marketing!
MSR WindBurner - US$149.95
Jetboil Flash - US$109.95
It's a good system but 3 times more expensive than other systems that do exactly the same thing
Which ones?
@@OutdoorPrep highlander and asg to name 2. And they are only budget ones
Can it be used with a mess tin for my issued 24 hour rations
I don’t know what you’re asking buddy
Pretty much every bloke whose spent some time at unit had one, we all just shove the meals inside and boil it, no need for mess tins lad
Nice, except heavy. What is the weight? I guess about 4 x a soto wind master
It's 39 grams heavier than the Soto Wind Master
I have the JetBoil Zip. It’s about 15 years old. I like the compact size and like you said, the adjustable flame is very nice.
Oh wow still going strong huh
#TIP If you will try to heat meal with JetBoil without special cook-mount your igniter platsic will lighty melt. No big damage, mostly visual.
yeah best not do it :)
A very expensive way to cook water. 😁
Depends how thirsty you are 😄
What? It’s super reasonably priced considering it saves your life 😂
I have an MSR reactor - it's faster and bigger, it's a much better product in my opinion because it has a pressure valve to keep the flame constant when the gas canister starts to empty. It's also big enough to hold a boil in the bag MRE so you can cook one meal after another without making any mess. But it's more expensive!!
I’ve seen those, the burner looks impressive 👌🏼
My jet boil sucks, it leaks gas, no control over it ....I'd rather use my 19 dollar triangia....
It might be broken…
hallo, if I may ask for your email, I would like to inquire about jetboil cozy
What’s your question?
@@OutdoorPrep about jetboil new cozy whether you have had the same problem with mine, and I have to send a picture