Zip Cooking System

I went on a 3 day hike and decided to take this with me. This thing is a literally lifesaver, it literally boils water just as fast as my stove and allowed us to eat good freeze dried food for 3 days straight. It's compact and fits in the bag very well, has a knob for the gas so you can stop it or lower it for safety, the fire it produces is also consistent and stable. Love this and will always have it for my camping/hiking trips going forward.

I was so happy with this system. I've never seen water boil so fast and the whole thing was cool and ready to pack away by the time I was done eating. It was simple to set up and to pack away again as well. The fuel adds a bit of weight but to me it's worth it to not have to forage for sticks and fuss with lighting my Solo Stove.

If you are looking for something compact and tough to quickly boil water when camping or backpacking then this will do the trick. This model is on the lower end of the price scale as they go up with the more options available. I bought this for it's simplicity and size and it does exactly what I needed. We took a family camping trip to Yellowstone for a week. We went exploring every day and would eat breakfast at the camp.... sometimes it was instant oatmeal and we used the Jetboil to heat the water. We would not come back to camp until night so every day we took freeze dried food with us (Backpackers Pantry and Mountain House). I used this thing pretty much every day for the week and we would make 2 bags of food for the four of us so I had to boil 2 containers at each meal. With the small gas canister it finally ran out of gas the last day. - It boils water very, very quickly. - Stores up completely within itself (gas can too) - Stays cool to touch on the outside (from the neoprene sleeve) even though the contents inside are boiling. - Put together or taken apart in under a minute. True story- It comes with little plastic stabilizer legs that attach to the bottom of the fuel can for extra stability. I was using it at a picnic table and forgot to use them as the unit was balanced very well and actually left them inside the cup. I realized it when I was pouring the boiling water out and I heard it hit the lid. There was zero damage to the legs. Took them out, let them cool a couple minutes, then used them as usual. The only downside to the base model is no auto igniter so you need a lighter or matches to light it. However on a plus side that is one less component to worry about failing at the wrong time, and less weight. I see it as a non needed option so still rate it at 5 stars.

Perfect size for camping in the mountains.

I love my Jetboil. It has its detractors who have justified reasons for their dislike, but i think its strengths greatly outweigh its weaknesses. I am primarily a "boil water only" kind of backpacker. I am a freezer-bag cook, a Mountain House aficionado. The most complex thing i make while hiking is coffee. So, a stove and pot combination is perfect for someone like me. The Jetboil Zip is perfect for trips that are 4-6 days. The Zip is smaller than its predecessors and is a fuel miser. I can get 13-15 full pot boils on one 110g Fuel Canister. For me, the peace of mind that come comes from not having to worry about running out of fuel while out is worth the the weight of the system. With a can of full 110g canister, the stove unit, the pot (with coozie), the lid, and fuel can stabilizer (which i like and use) - the whole thing comes in just under a pound in my pack. Bear in mind, that as you use fuel, it will become slightly lighter day by day. I typically use the stove to make breakfast/coffee in the morning and to make dinner/tea at night. I don't usually boil water for lunches, preferring instead to eat things like protein bars/candy bars for that meal. I use the pot with the included sip lid for my coffee cup/drinking vessel. If i am planning more cooking than usual, i will bring a larger can of iso-butane. I do not use the included pot support converter (which makes it possible to use pots that don't have the flux ring), but i am pleased that it is included. It would be ideal for sharing the stove with a hiking partner who has a normal cook pot, or for bringing along if you are the kind of hiker that actually uses stuff like frying pans and extra pots. The whole unit packs tightly and neatly into itself and takes up a small amount of space in my pack. It is sturdy. I do not worry about damaging it while it's in my pack, and i don't go out of my way to be extra careful with it around the campsite. It works best for three season camping. I use it in the winter, too - but it can get fussy and lose output in temps below 20F. (But this is a problem with canister stoves in general, not just the Jetboil) I remedy this by sleeping with my fuel canister in my hammock so it stays warm, and putting the fuel in a pocket near my body while hiking or setting up camp about an hour before i plan to use it. I LOVE the fact that i never need a windscreen with the jetboil. The construction is such that you do not need one. In very windy conditions, i will position my body to block the wind while i cook. i have never had the stove not work in the wind. Sure, there are lighter options out there. There is no denying that. In fact, i use a small titanium pot/alcohol stove for fast and light overnighters. But, for trips lasting more than four days, i almost always go with my jetboil. The fuel efficiency and ease of use make it so that it's hard to go wrong.

I am a fan of Jetboil in general. I own a GCS (Group Cooking System, the original stove unit with a 1.5 liter pot) and a PCS companion cup. I purchased this Zip for my teenage son who - along with me - is an avid backpacker, and a Boy Scout and Venturer, so that he could have his own stove and cup unit. After reviewing his, I actually prefer his stove. The Zip is a somewhat stripped down and smaller version of the PCS with a slightly smaller cup (0.8 liter instead of 1.0 liter) and the stove does not have a built-in push-button igniter. It stores into a smaller package (the fuel canister, stove and stabilizer all nest into the cup), and weighs a bit less without the auto-ignition of the larger models. After having used both, I prefer the stove that needs a match to light. The auto-igniter on my much older PCS still works but like all mechanical push-button starting systems, it will eventually fail. When that happens I will probably buy a Zip style stove to pack into my 1 liter PCS cup. This is by no means an ultralight stove, so hardcore ultralight backpackers will want to skip this item. But for those who like using the iso-butane fuel stoves may like this model. It is smallish, generally lightweight and eliminates the need for a separate cooking vessel. And if you are backpacking or cooking solo, you don't need a plate or bowl either, just cook and eat right out of the cup! The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five is that I found that the lid will not stay on very well when the unit is all packed up. If you pack the items in as intended by the manufacturer the top of the fuel canister cap will not allow for the lid to be pressed down completely. The fix for this is to simply leave the cap from the fuel canister at home (added bonus, reduces overall weight by 0.1 oz or so). These are easy to set up, easy to use and cook FAST with pretty excellent fuel consumption. One fuel canister was more than enough to cook hot breakfasts and dinners while spending 5 days and 4 nights in the Smoky Mountains during Thanksgiving, along with one or two small weekend trips after that. Especially if most of your backcountry cooking is boiling water to rehydrate and reheat food and drinks. As a Scoutmaster, I recommend a Jetboil unit to any of my Boy Scouts who have started backpacking and enjoy it. Due to price, I don't recommend buying this for your very first backpacking trip. Not because of the unit itself, but if you try something once and don't like it, that's a fair chunk of change to drop for equipment you might only use once. Been backpacking before and decide you enjoy it and want to keep going? Pick one of these up. If you pick up the accessory French press kit (or just boil water and use the instant or teabag style packages), it also makes a great tool for the adult Scouter who wants his hot tea or coffee on those monthly camp outs.

This stove is awesome & is perfect in either a day pack or full overnight pack, I have also used it at work on outside patio to make coffee, spiced cider or Thai kitchen soup with rice noodles. The Jetboil Zip doesn't have electronic ignition, but I can still light it with a magnesium flint stick or a lighter, but where's the fun in that? I have been able to use the stove in direct wind & it was no problem in keeping the flame going. I also use in high altitude 10,000 ft & over & the stove works fine. It packs down real nice in the thermos container, is fairly light weight. I always have it in my backpack with some thai soup, instant cappachino, tea. This is as a great investment for a very useful thermos stove that is so much fun to cook in. You can also get the coffee press & make some strong coffee. It is best for boiling water, then add to the food. This is a great perfect sized thermos type, fast cooking stove! One of my favorite pieces of camping gear!! This is my 2nd stove, the o-ring broke & then neglected to make a seal around the gas container & it spewed gas all over me. Was able to return under warranty & get another one. Something to note is that it doesn't come with the optional stove ring anymore. Stick to making water based food & beverages. Stove cleans up wert. I drink out of mine & am able to easily remove the gas & stove so I can use as a mug. Love It!!

Great addition to my camping pack. I used it to cook along the Rubicon Trail. Works as described! Love it

Excellent product. Very practical and efficient.

This is a great product and an obvious choice by most hikers as almost everyone had one. The unit boils 500ml quickly, which is good for 1-2 people, but for a family you may want to get the larger unit

Good

Un fornello leggero e compatto, pratico ed efficiente, ideale per le vacanze in campeggio o per semplici gite; adeguato e perfetto per ogni tipo di stagione. E' dotato di uno stabilizzatore treppiede per la bombola a gas, il tappo, in silicone, e il coperchio inferiore di protezione utilizzabile come tazza. Molto veloce nel portare l'acqua in ebollizione o semplicemente per scaldarla, anche se è piccolo (0,8 L) è perfetto per cucinare qualsiasi pietanza, dalla pasta al thè o tisane. L'imballaggio è molto resistente e appena aperto il prodotto se ne può notare subito l'elevata qualità; mi ha soddisfatto in ogni occasione in cui l'ho usato. Molto consigliato anche essendo il modello più economico.

tl;dr: hohe Qualität, Wasser kocht schnell, Flamme etwas schwer einstellbar - klare Kaufempfehlung [+]. In dem Paket befand sich, wie zu erwarten, nur der Jetboil sowie ein kleiner Ständer auf dem man eine Gaskartusche platzieren kann. Der Jetboil Campingkocher war auf meiner Island-Rundreise ein treuer Begleiter. Egal ob bei Wind oder Regen, das Kochen von Wasser bzw. Kaffee war immer problemlos und vor allem in kurzer Zeit möglich. Die Flamme, die man mit einem Feuerzeug oder Streichholz entzünden muss, da der Jetboil über keinen eingebauten Zündkristall verfügt, lässt sich wie bei jedem anderen Gaskocher mithilfe eines kleinen Rädchens in ihrer Intensität einstellen. Mir ist aufgefallen, dass insbesondere bei geringem Flammenbedarf viel Fingerspitzengefühl erforderlich ist, da das Rädchen sehr empfindlich reagiert. Der Gard zwischen kleiner und keiner Flamme ist wirklich sehr gering. Neben dem Kaffee am Morgen kann man mit den passenden Aufsetzen und Töpfen auch Gerichte für 3-4 Personen zubereiten. In unserem Fall waren es 500g Nudeln + Sauce. Über die Reinigung lässt sich nicht viel berichten da diese wirklich einfach und ohne Probleme möglich ist. Auch in Bezug auf die Qualität, sei es die Verarbeitung, die verwendeten Materialien oder die Beschichtung der Innenseite, gibt es nichts zu bemängeln. Von mir gibt es eine klare Kaufempfehlung [+].