DON'T GET THE WRONG IDEA! I actually really like my JetBoil ZIP so save the hate - however this video is not my opinion about whether or not the Zip is good at what it does, it's about whether or not I think it is WORTH the price, especially when compared to the alternatives. GEAR FEATURED AND USED IN THIS VIDEO JetBoil Zip: amzn.to/3URk8Uj JetBoil JetPower (100g Gas Can): amzn.to/3WfVUoa Camera - DJI Pocket 2 Creators Kit: amzn.to/3o0zgSN GREAT JETBOIL ZIP ALTERNATIVES Fire-Maple FMS-X1 - [BUILT-IN IGNITER]: amzn.to/3Ykckxh APG 1.4-Liter Camping Stove - [BIGGER]: amzn.to/3HwyztV Odoland High Power - [CHEAPER]: amzn.to/3UTRQsn Boundless Voyage Reactor BVS01 [MORE VERSATILE]: amzn.to/3Hwzmet

I have a zip, and it works perfectly for my use. I "hike" around on a ebike, and the fact to have a hot coffee, chocolate, tomatosoup or whatever; on the go is priceless, its almost faster than my waterboiler at home😊

Been using the zip for years up in mountain and on bushcraft camps , I love it, to me its worth every penny especially if you learn how its best used.

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a good bit of kit, if used in the right situation to fully take advantage of it. To me, in my use case, for the money I still consider it wasteful.

You don’t have to have noise - turn the thing down and it is quiet. It is far more efficient on fuel than the BRS 300T and will also burn better in windy weather. I fought against having a Jetboil for years, but gave in and wish I’d done it years ago - superb bit of kit 😬

@davt8615

Ай бұрын

100% it's why everyone compares everything else to jetboil, there is some other great kit out there, but I'm a jetboil fanboy 😅, have the Flash 2.0 the minimo, the mighty mo, Also the skillet and 1.5L ceramic pot, all quality stuff,

All valid (antlers) points and why (antlers) I don't use (antlers) gas.

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

At last! Somebody noticed the extreme effort I went to in the making of this video to give it a Christmas theme! Thanks Si!

The zip works great for boiling water for whatever your hot water needs are. I use the crap 💩 out of mine on my snowboarding trips to the mountain. It melts snow very fast…

For simplicity all in one setup they are ok but there are much cheaper options, firemaple , Alpkit etc very efficient so less gas to carry but way heavier , nice review bud keep em coming 👍

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

I can’t but feel that they’re an easy sell today due to good marketing. As I said, I’ll carry on using it from time to time, mixing it up with my other cook sets but if it gets lost, damaged or given away, I won’t miss it. Thanks for watching meht!

I see the zip locally for $65 3/4 of the year. I have 2. One that I backpack with and one that I keep in my truck most of the time in a go back with food water and candle blankets. I use them both regularly for coffee at work, dehydrated meals. I will admit it’s not a cooking unit heating up a can of soup is tedious but it boils water fast and easy. I love them!

Im definitely a jetboil fanboy but dont own a zip, The OEX heiro is half the price and Twice the kit!! If your going jetboil, Flash 2.0 or minimo all the way, Also the little mighty mo is a cracking little unit has a piezo and regulator for about £55/60 👍 ATB

I bought the Jetboil Zip last Thursday (19th Jan) from Millets in Shrewsbury. They have them on offer for £65. My BlueLightCard gave a further discount reducing it to £53. For what I'll use it for, it will be fine. I must admit, I thought it came with the Pan Steady but that's another £13 from gooutdoors. The packaging is a little misleading. Still, I'm happy with my purchase. Great review. Thanks

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

£53 is a good price, and much more suitable, especially for the purposes of camping. £85….nah, not so much

Pencarrow Woods? I'll be sticking with my various alcohol stoves. Nice vid.

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

Nah meht, too far outside of town in the wrong direction bud! Right next to the A30, along the path from Respyn Road to Lanhydrock. Which is your favourite alcohols stove Glen?

@GlenT1D

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps I like the Phantom alcohol stove from Polymath if keeping weight down or the tried, tested and trusted Trangia. I like the simplicity and silence. Like you, I can't see a Jetboil being a good fit for my leisurely rambles on Dartmoor.

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

I’ve not heard of the Phantom, gonna have to take a look at that. Thanks! I’m glad you agree with me, the noise of the JetBoil does not lend well to the beauty of Dartmoor at all!

I've had a Jetboil Flash for over 10 years and I'm quite happy with it and it works really well in windy conditions but I also have an Alpkit Kraku which is cheap and tiny and I take when I want to save space. I'm not sure if I would replace the Jetboil if I lost it, I might swap to a cheaper version. Cheers dude 👍

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

I'd guess that 10 years ago the options at the time were significantly more limited, not to mention their availability? I'd also hazard a guess that JetBoil's were comparatively much less expensive? Looking at the Flash today, I'd say it is a far superior product to the Zip. The Zip seems to me, when comparing to the Flash, simply a way for JetBoil to offer a slightly cheaper product to give the impression that they are far more affordable. The fact that the Zip doesn't include a piezo igniter, but the Flash does, but the Flash costs around £15-£20 more is sickening to me. The Kraku looks like a good bit of kit. Very similar to my BRS 3000T, but far better build quality (looks nicer too). If I ever become dissatisfied with the BRS I might upgrade to the Kraku myself! The fact that you state that you might not replace the Flash if you lost it, and would instead look to a cheaper options, even after 10 years of use speaks volumes to me about how you, and possibly many others, feel about JetBoil's. Thanks for watching and for your comment Tony!

About a year ago,I bought a boulin 1500 with a 1 1/2 ltr pot for less than 50$.Price is more now,I'm sure,but with large container,and remote gas,is well worth it!

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Robert 😀 Since reading it i've done a quick search on the Boulin but can't find it anywhere. I'd be interested to take a look. Do you have a link you can share for me please?

@robertmaxwell3220

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps have looked up at boulin camp stoves.They have stoves with enough watts to melt the moon.2 versions of 3800, one has a mesh cover.This one has probs shorting,but another,same wattage,3800 ,has a finished bottom,no screen..Boils 1 1/2 ltrs in about 4 mins.

never had one, never had an intention to buy one, have my own set ups like you do

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

I will hold my hands up and say that if it weren’t for my discount at Millets I wouldn’t have bothered, even though I’d always been intrigued. What set up do you use these days Lezley?

@LezleysAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps gas is same as yours, i also have a lightweight alcohol burner, have recently got the 27. what i'm looking for is a system that can be used in the vestibule that is stable and doesn't shoot flames out with gusts of wind, although bulky i think the trangia 27 will fit the bill

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

The 27 is a great system. Remember to position it with the holes into the wind though, without a breeze you might find those flames becoming an issue in the vestibule (happened to me once, I learn to open up a bit). Thanks for sharing Lezley, proper appreciate it maid!

@LezleysAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps thanks I'll keep that in mind

A good review mate. I have never been a fan of the jetboil- seen a few reviews where they perform really badly in wind. Agree it’s not worth the money

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

You might be surprised that people will defend their JetBoils like mad, but I think if people are really honest it's more about defending their purchase decision.

@westcountrywildcamping9556

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps I agree.. I think they are a one trick pony that will let you down in the wind

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

@@westcountrywildcamping9556 I'll say that I've never had a problem with wind (🤔) while using their JetBoil Zip, but then again I've not really used it in super windy conditions. The beauty of wild camping is that you carry a shelter on your back, so when I am ready for a brew it's usually AFTER my tent is pitched and I can shelter from the wind

Personally I'd be loathed to spend that much. I tend to take BCB stove that cost me £2.50 and some firedragon thingys and wait half an hour gasping for a cup of tea. Got me kelly kettle too, which is cumbersome but fun to use, or an old stove. I think it's just each to their own at end of day. I'm constantly on a budget anyway so if I was to go for that kind of set up I'd probably get the Firemaple. When out hiking/camping it's about chilling out and taking things at a slower pace. Anyhow, enjoyed your review. 🙂👍

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

Love the BCB Firedragon! I actually forgot that I even own it, it got buried in my camping cupboard. Gonna have to dig it out for my future super scientific test comparison! (Tis a bit slow though, as you say 🤨) Thanks for reminding me. Each to their own indeed, as I think I mentioned, JetBoil marketing has managed to convince people through great marketing that their products are akin to the Holy Grail of stoves and I really have to disagree. In my considered opinion they’re like introducing city life to the countryside… out of place on a chilled and relaxing camp.

Get a long Bic lighter and slide it into the spoon sleeve on the stove cozy. Works brill

@KernowCamps

10 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea that! Nice one

I like my zip, it was costly for a stove that is essentially for boiling water. The main reason I purchased the stove is that it is relatively safe to use compared to other stoves especially when out with the grandkids and my dog, less likely to tip and spill and no open flame, possibly burning. Atb

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

Good point! It certainly is a good bit of kit, and if you have a usage scenario where no other stove will do then it’s certainly not a waste of money. From my point of view, that of a solo backpacking Wild-camper, it’s overkill.

@kevinrowe456

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps totally agree, if I’m solo I usually take my BRS which packs into my titanium mug with a small can, such a compact set up.

I’m on the fence about buying one. I get why you said what you said and for you yes it’s not worth it. Some people are missing the main point with these though. If you’re camping out of your car or doing short hikes etc then yes these are probably not worth it. They’re more designed for mountaineering for example where the only thing you’ll ever need from a stove is to boil water for freeze dried meals etc and you want to do it in the quickest and most efficient way possible and having to carry the least amount of gas. I asked a guy at a store today and he said you can use cheaper other brand gas canisters which I would. I didn’t want to be dependent solely on Jetboil canisters either; I hate it when companies do that sort of crap! There’s a reason Jetboils are also issued to US Special Forces out of all the things they could be issued with and it’s the same principle. They’re not the best or only option for everyone and they were never meant to be. Only reason I’m considering one is boiling water on ultralight hikes and multi day trips in the mountains where weight does matter. Thanks for the video…some people love or hate these and for them, they’re both right but all feedback helps! All about what your purpose is…

I wouldn't pay £85 for the jetboil but I would for those Golden Antlers! It's like Christmas and Easter sexiness all in one video 🥰 oh and a jetboil

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

I don't mind being a sex object, but I think you may have lost a bit of focus bud!

That boulin was 3800 w

Agree with you there mate, they not for me the Jet Boil, to noisey & cumbersomb

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

Got in there quick eh meht! What do you use instead?

@michaellaing2067

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps Iam happy with my trangia mate

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

Love mine too. Gonna be comparing a few stoves including two tragic kits in the new year. Really looking forward to it!

Did you say it protects your ring!? 😂

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

maybe...

I’ve purchased the zip for no reason at all, need to stop watching Simon and bloke in the woods, also got an olight

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never been tempted by an Olight. I’m not a torch guy at all 😂

@ralphthebulldog5163

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps Just used mine walking the dog, great light, probably wouldn't have spent £89.95 if i hadn't had an £80 amazon voucher.

@KernowCamps

Жыл бұрын

@@ralphthebulldog5163 love this. At a reduced price (under £50 I reckon) it’s worth every penny

@ralphthebulldog5163

Жыл бұрын

@@KernowCamps I got the Perun 2

The lid come off when pouring and hendel is rubbish