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Jetboil Helios

*Est. $150

Reviewed September 2009
Jetboil Helios

Camping stove for groups.

pros
  • Performs well in cold weather
  • 2- or 3-liter pots available
  • Boils water quickly
  • Compact
cons
  • Heavy
  • Expensive
  • Piezo igniter is finicky
 
 
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Great and Safe for a BOY SCOUT, October 29, 2009
We bought this for our 11 year old Boy Scout who has years of camping to enjoy. We felt this was the only one that has very little chance of tipping over and the fuel is away from the stove. We also like the small fuel canister that he can carry for back pack trips. The entire thing goes into the pot and easy to carry safely. Safety was our first concern. We feel this will do it for him!!!
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1. BackpackingLight.com

This detailed test from BackpackingLight.com focuses on carbon monoxide emissions, but the Jetboil Helios is also subjected to general boiling tests. Full details are available to subscribers.

Review: Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide - Deadly or Not?, Roger Caffin

2. GearJunkie.com

The Jetboil Helios brings a liter of water to boil in 2.5 minutes in Stephen Regenold's test, and he is also able to decrease the heat sufficiently to bring food to a simmer. Overall, Regenold says the Jetboil Helios is easy to use, although pricey.

Review: Jetboil Helios Review, Stephen Regenold, June 16, 2008

3. Snewsnet.com

The editors of SNews give the Jetboil Helios a very positive review, praising the fuel performance and fast boiling times. The lid on their test model pops off unexpectedly several times, but they still give it a rating of 4.5 stars out of five.

Review: Jetboil Helios, Editors of SNews, July 7, 2008

4. Men's Journal

The Jetboil Helios earns a Gear of the Year award from Men's Journal. Adam Spangler says the Helios boiled 1.5 liters of water in less than three minutes -- in a windstorm, no less. No negatives are mentioned.

Review: Gear of the Year 2008: Explore, Adam Spangler, Dec. 5, 2008

5. RockAndIce.com

Larry Amkraut at Rock and Ice magazine says the Jetboil Helios performs well in freezing temperatures thanks to its inverted design, although he had some difficulty trying to light it. Overall, he gives it four stars out of five.

Review: Jetboil Helios, Larry Amkraut

6. Wired.com

Wired.com gives the Jetboil Helios only an average rating. Although Steven Leckart says the stove is efficient and quiet, he thinks it's expensive and questions the durability of the plastic windscreen.

Review: Jetboil Helios, Steven Leckart, June 27, 2008

7. The Seattle Times

In this single-product review, Dan Nelson at The Seattle Times says the Jetboil Helios has set a new standard for camping stoves. However, if you just need to boil water, Nelson recommends looking for a lighter model.

Review: Jetboil Helios Turns Stove Technology on Its Head, Dan A. Nelson, Aug. 7, 2008

8. Buzzillions.com

In about two dozen reviews, owners give the Jetboil Helios average ratings. Some owners like the powerful performance, but others say the temperature control could be improved.

Review: Jetboil Helios Cooking System, Contributors to Buzzillions.com

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