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Camping Stoves
- Best camping stove. MSR Reactor *Est. $140
- Lightweight, budget camping stove. Snow Peak LiteMax *Est. $60
- Camping stove for groups. Jetboil Helios *Est. $150
- Camping stove for winter and high altitudes. MSR XGK EX *Est. $140
- Best campground stove. Brunton Wind River Range *Est. $315
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- Fast boiler
- Efficient
- Modular design
- Subject to recall in Feb. 2009
- Designed for boiling, not cooking
- Lid sometimes tricky to remove
- Deep-pot design sometimes top-heavy
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This is the most amazing thing ever..., September 22, 2009I love my jet boil. I bought one for my Dad for hurricane season as part of his emergency kit. For me, it's my earthquake emergency kit plus camping staple. Boils water in a flash! On a picnic, I can… serve up hot tea seemingly out of nowhere. In a crisis, I could reconstitute meals from R.E.I. or army surplus and with a little candle light, make it not so scary and awful to not have modern conveniences. I don't think I'll be interested in the complete cooking kit because, who wants to cook your food in a flash? Not everything needs to get boiled.
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1. The Seattle TimesDetails/Subscribe
Testers hit the trail with three camping stoves: the Jetboil PCS, the MSR Reactor and the Primus EtaPower. The testers consider ease of use, efficiency and versatility; the Jetboil PCS wins out over the other two stoves.
Review: Cooking in the Backcountry: Three Systems Face the Heat, Dan A. Nelson, Jan. 17, 2008
In this detailed review, John Walter deems the Jetboil PCS an industry-changing product, thanks to its heat exchanger and compact design. This balanced review also points out the negatives: its top-heavy design and limited capacity.
Review: Jetboil Personal Cooking System -- A Backpacking Stove, John Walter
Dozens of reviews praise the Jetboil PCS, earning it a high average score. Users say they love its design and efficiency.
Review: Jetboil Personal Cooking System Reviews, Contributors to Trailspace.com, As of Sept. 2009
A couple dozen reviewers posting comments on this site say the Jetboil PCS is a handy, speedy cooker, albeit with limited function. Overall, reviews are positive, and the stove earns an average four stars out of five.
Review: Jetboil Stove Review, Contributors to TheBackpacker.com
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