The OEX sounds a good budget option, and hopefully may force JetBoil to finally drop it’s crazy prices a bit…

I`ve found OEX to be a welcome and unusual supplier. I`ve used one of their tents and own a down jacket. They seem to have hit that rare recipe of quality and affordable.

@matthewnirenberg

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely - I've found exactly this to be the case in Australia where OEX is known as Campmaster!

@swiftyblueredblue715

Жыл бұрын

Same. I got an OEX down jacket from go outdoors. It should've been £250 RRP, Xmas 20% off and my members discount got it down to £85 😂 absolutely worth the full RRP in my eyes. But I was more than happy with the lower price

@raiden2048

Жыл бұрын

me and my friends are new to camping and OEX has been a Godsend for that balance between quality and affordability. Got my rakoon 2 for 60 quid in a sale and whilst its not perfect (could do with something a bit lighter to carry) but its got hella room for one guy and two vestibules you can cook in if you wanted should the elements demand it. Im extremely satisfied and its defo a massive upgrade to the skimpy shitty 30 quid tent I was in before

@handypat3205

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree I’ve a few OEX base and mid layer tops which are my go to for warmth and comfort up a hill and they have lasted really well ( about 3 yrs) and we’re cheap by comparison to more known brands but not a compromise in my view and after seeing this will invest in the stove as couldn’t justify the price of the jetboil 👍

@tomatorce2785

Жыл бұрын

​ @Handy Pat just brought the oex alpine fleece(?), really impressed too. Will be tested in atlas mountains soon

Timely video find! I wandered in to Go yesterday to look at JetBoil (I did get one years ago, but someone nicked it!) and spotted the OEX as a cheaper alternative. Undecided, I left the store. This morning I opened YT and this was the first 'recommended' video on the page so I clicked it... and now I'll be hading back to Go to pick one up. Thanks for the vid.

Greetings from Northern California. Interesting comparison. I couldn’t find any OEX stoves at all on American Amazon, although perhaps I didn’t look hard enough. It doesn’t really matter to me because I have the holy grail of this type of stove in the MSR Windburner which has proved itself this winter with our unusual rain and wind. On one occasion I used the Windburner successfully in steady 30 mph hour wind and rain with gusts even higher. The only problem I had was lighting the bloody thing in that wind. I eventually bought a rechargeable plasma lighter which works great in wind and could come in hardy stunning any threatening thugs hanging about. I’m talking British because with all the rain around here lately sometimes it feels like I’m in the U.K.

Bought a Heiro just 10 days ago and have now used it on 2 trips... Just for Tea though. It is fast as you demonstrate. I found it a bit tight to release the mug from the burner when hot. So now I just don't whack it on so tight in the first place. Love that it has a Piezzo igniter. All in all... I'm impressed. Well done OEX.

i recently switched to the jetboil mighty mo as i have my own pot system. very compact and very fast and efficient. still good in a breeze and has an inbuilt piezo ignition. that said, i would probably buy this OEX product if i wanted a new stove now given the facts in this video. again paul, another great video. thanks.

Paul, you are a star! I just was wondering to replace my a little packable stove for more efficient one eg. Jetboil. But, of course, the price was the issue. And then you offer me OEX stove. Perfect timing :) Many thanks.

Had my zip for 3 years now, and pleased with it. I use it mainly in winter when mountain biking and hiking. It’s great for a hot brew and noodles when you don’t want to be hanging around and getting cold. It’s not much cop in the wind and the pot support is a bit useless as the stove is either on or off. You can simmer on it but the adjustment is very fine and the control knob is too small. But it’s well built and only good really for boiling water.

Thanks Paul. Great video once again. I have owned the jet boil flash for some time and I have just seen this OEX in my local outdoors shop window, and I never heard of it. This video really helps I might buy it to see the comparison. 👍

I’ve got a Jetboil Flash but the oex looks a good addition especially as I’ve already got the canister support and pan support. Nice vid Paul😊

You inspired to get back into camping again Paul! Just organising a weekend trip with my best mate. I finally persuaded him. I bought a cracking wood burning stove by Outbacker for the trip, and I’m going for a truck tarp, cook & fire station, 2 tent set up. I can’t wait. I would highly recommend the stove as it’s incredibly well built, very solid and very good value.

@ImNotHereEither

10 ай бұрын

@@leomcdonnell8401 Have you ever heard of something called cognitive transference? That’s where your mind goes? Ok.

Adding this to the list! Thank you 😊

Great review and honest appraisal. Thank you, Paul.

Thanks for the stove tips. I know I'm going for the OEX now 👍

I think for my needs (mainly as a DofE supervisor and assessor for making a Cuppa in the outdoors) the new OEX Heiro seems like good value for money, I have been looking at the Alpkit 'brukit' but at £59 (currently) it seems (like most things!) to have shot up in price. This Heiro looks to be an improvement on the Tacana which some of my colleagues use, that said some use the Jetboil. If the RRP is set at £45 then this seems (for me) a logical choice. Thank you @paulmessner for the honest review. Great content as always - keep up the great work.

Glad you’re showing affordable kit

Good review dude. Nice to see you left the comments open aswell, always good advice from other campers in here :)

Hi Paul, I'd like to repeat what dg4846 said as just on the look out to replace my very basic stove. Thanks for the excellent comparisons, enjoyed your last camp vid too up in the lakes. Cheers, Rich.

Loving the videos! That OEX stove is a belter!

Hi Paul, thank you so much for doing this video. On the basis of it I have purchased an oex this morning. I could never justify the price of a jet boil, this is much more of a fair price and it seems it comes highly recommended. Thank you.

I use the OEX Tacana which has the extra support for a pan, very happy with it! OEX do some good stuff for those who are more concerned with value than brand name.

@jonathanfarrell

Жыл бұрын

I have the Tacana too. And you also get the canister stand included. It's great. Plus you can see through the lid to check on things which Jetboil doesn't offer.

I bought my Jetboil Zip around three years ago. It goes everywhere with me as a rucksacked hybrid cyclist doing trails and outdoors. But had the OEX been available I'd have chosen that due to its much more affordable price tag. And I do happen to like OEX gear anyway. 😊

Fantastic....always great to see a new stove cheers Paul 😃😃😃👍

Now that's a surprising outcome! Great review as always.

I am looking forward to using my new oex stove next weekend when camping in Wales.

My JetBoil that I bought a few years ago came with the pot support included and it really nests nicely on top of the fuel canister.

@markbailey15

Жыл бұрын

That would be the Jetboil flash, although the pot support also fits in the Zip but bought separately

Just bought the OEX today after watching one of videos a few years ago, my wife is blown away with it. Wish I bought it sooner.

Thanks for your honest and helpful opinion.

Great video Paul 👍👍👍

I've had a jetboil zip for some years now, as well as a flash, sumo titanium and minimo (I am with stoves, like you are with tents paul😂) my favourite combination is the minimo burner with the the zip cup, but I do like the proper fold out handles like on the minimo and OEX stove, the fact the OEX burner head is protected from cross winds is a great design though, they make some good stuff, especially for the price, the OEX is definitely worth considering if you are new to the market👍🏻 great review as always Paul.

Brilliant video Paul , the OEX knocked the socks of the jetboil there didn’t it , They seam to be coming out with bigger better things every year

Glad to see the comments back on👍🏻⛺️

Thanks for an honest review Paul. I do like the look of the OEX stove. 😊

Just purchased an OEX for bikepacking... many thanks 👍

I'm really surprised and impressed by that OEX stove. Think you might have found me part of my son's birthday a few months early! About time he started carrying his own stove.

Great review as expected 👍🏻

Mine arrived yesterday and I'm super impressed 👍 Amazing quality, especially given the price. Best of all it fits a Jetboil 100g gas canister inside the pot with the burner AND a jetboil orange gas cannister stabiliser. The lid then clicks tight, holding it all together!! Just used the ring from my Trangia Triangle along with a folding pot holder I have to use the burner with my frying pan. Cooked up sausage, spinach, egg and mushrooms for brekkie 😋 Cheers for the recommendation @PaulMessner 👍

Great vid thanks for sharing

It reminds me of the Fire Maple Stove.. very similar. Good report.

I considered the Jetboil at the time I thought about getting a burner like that, but ended up with the MSR Reactor. That’s several years ago. I don’t regret getting the Reactor as it’s the best gas burner I’ve ever used. In windy conditions, in my opinion, there is nothing better.

@Synistercrayon

8 ай бұрын

For the cost, that reactor should be good 😅

Thank you 😊 really interested in the OEX.

Could of done with that when I was in the army😂 great content as always😊

Great review. I’m in the market for a replacement for my newish Jetboil flash which I’ve fallen out of love with.

Great vid Paul, from another Paul!

Was looking for cheap but decent camping stove. The Heiro will do me. Like you say, it’s a no brainer for the price. Cheers mate. 👍🏻

Bought one , very impressed !

I think you’re correct with the more shielded flame on the OEX version it looks great and the price is spot on

Seeing as I have just bought one (ex display) for under £30, I'm glad to see how highly you rate it. Thanks...Good video.

You are the camping man Paul. 😊

Great review with a surprising outcome. ATB

Great to see the Comments are back........great review Paul!

Comments enabled!! If I didn't have the Planet X version (not one of the faulty batch) already I'd probably go for that. It remains to be seen how it will fare over time, but certainly worth the price. Good comparison Paul.

@brendancahill9724

Жыл бұрын

just bought the Planet X stove in the Easter sales, hope it won't be in the faulty batch you mention

Love the fact you are imparcial Paul, reviews we can trust are quite rare these days. Thankfully I have 2 jetboils already so the deals been done. If I were going for a new one it seems the OEX has it sorted. Thanks Paul.

@mikeharris7885

Жыл бұрын

My son told me the KZread people are called 'influencers' because that is what they do!

Forgot how much I missed your gear reviews Paul. Heiro definitely looks the biz, I originally looked at the Tacana but it was never available in my local store so bought an Alpkit Brukit, I think Alpkit has the right idea with the piezo igniter and pot support thrown in, though have to admit I find the piezo unreliable. I mostly use a Jetboil Flash now after picking one up for £75! Love it, but I all too often forget to remove the plastic cup after filling the pot with water 🤦‍♂️😂 so maybe not so handy a feature in my case!

Great video Paul, I wonder if jet boil will be more durable, I suspect the soft lid will be though much better price for OEX, given the choice I would get neither and go for MSR windburner

The OEX seems like a very nice stove for the money. Looks well made too. But definitely needs a pot support. You can never be too careful when it comes to boiling water especially out in the woods away from home. I would however choose a Jetboil Flash over both of these, (which I did). Bought it on sale new for $86 U.S. Lots of features, more capacity (1000ml) and super fast boil times. I’ve done 90 seconds for a pot three times and hardly any fuel was used.

Informative video. Nice to have comments enabled once more.

I think the alpkit Brukit is terrific value, Included is a Canister stand and an attachment for a pan

More than happy with my jetboil minimo. I know you did a separate video. Minimo more than capable to heat up 2x wayfarer pouches and it has an igniter

Looks like a nice piece of kit !!

Sounds like an excellent review. I have a few coolers and live my Trangia in awful weather with gas or liquid fuel. It works very well indeed. The OEX I have now just bought for fast coffee and fast hot water. I will see how I get on during the European Divide Trail I plan to do this year. £50 is exceptional if the review is fully true and I am sure it is.

Still can't get over the roar with gas stoves. Currently rocking the trangia mini pot and lid, but replacing the base with the trangia triangle. Quiet and flexible 👍

@benvickery

Жыл бұрын

I bought a Trangia triangle earlier this year and have used it on my 2 multiday trips this year. I used to use gas but I’ve been enjoying the quiet glow of burning ethanol for the atmosphere. My immaculate titanium pot is also getting a bit of character!

@Chris66able

Жыл бұрын

Only those type of stoves make that noise, most don't. Still much more convenient than Trangia.

@chrisorawe

Жыл бұрын

​@@benvickery I used a Trangia 27 when I did LEJOG and it was amazing. In the spirit of lightening the load I've gone for this hybrid and so far so good. Never understood the rush to boil water.

I have the Flash , I got it off Santa 😂 The coffee press , my Lord , what a game changer . The coffee is outstanding. Apart from budget , either is great . Pros & Cons as per usual. Great video Paul 👌👌Nice to post a comment 😂😂🇮🇪🇮🇪Atb Tony

OEX and Vango are my go-to brands as they represent affordable access to the outdoors. Goshawk of Australia are another company that are innovative and affordable. Well done OEX 👏

The OEX Tacana comes with an adapter to use a frying pan. Maybe it would fit onto the heiro as well

Back in (I'm guessing) 2008ish... I tested Jetboil Flash PCS (blue) that was to be a major improvement performance-wise to the original PCS. I had also been involved/asked years earlier to professionally review the original PCS (all black) around 2002-2003. There actually were several relevant, beneficial improvements to Flash vs original PCS in that timeline. In optimal conditions (summer time, sheltered, windscreen, etc.) Flash consistently boiled 40-45 F degree water in about 1/2 the time of original PCS. There where also more accessories available like we see to today's offerings... including the hanging option. The efficiency was outstanding and predictable in optimal conditions. The issues that would be seen as cons across all honest reviewers was: A.) Igniter was terribly unreliable. B.) Wind could easily blow it out. As a matter of fact... it could be blown out as easily as 1 swift exhale at the flame even on full power. and C.) It was not all that good in the cold... however, a solution was to place the fuel canister in a little bit water contained in a small pot or pan. Jetboil did not print my review or even ask for the Flash to be returned (I still have it - it sits awaiting call for duty in a camper). My favorite was the SOL Ti (I still have and use it). The one thing Jetboil did not like to see or admit in my comprehensive reviews back then was the fact that it truly struggled in winds. They did not like to hear that you'd better be 'wind prepared' by having some workaround adaptations and/or accessory like traditional windscreens vs. marketing a stand alone PCS. In my experience... the Zip was not as good as Flash. Flash 2.0 is by most specs better than old Flash in terms of boil time and efficiency. For what I see on most of your content... a minimo man for best fit when it comes to most suitable Jetboil kit.

That OEX looks great, excellent comparison video, thanks 👍🏻

I find this absolute madness ! I've used an aluminium kettle which cost me £5 about 10 years ago and weighs next to nothing. Up mountains , and in heavy rain and wind it always gets me boiled water using a gas canister and mini stove with no support underneath needed. If it's uneven ground I just use some stones or twigs to balance it and make it level

@weeringjohnny

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I use an old Trangia meths stove with a support made out of a bicycle mudguard stay, with an aluminium foil wind shield. Bombproof.

@jeffrichards3566

Жыл бұрын

With you dave I've got mini burner Got bout 20yrs ago with a mini kettle Fabulous bit of kit

@TimmyBobinson

Жыл бұрын

Using aluminium is madness; causes alzheimer's.

@davidf4897

Жыл бұрын

Yep, Trangia Triangle, third party gas burner and mini kettle. Gas burner goes in the kettle. Works a treat and you can use a small pan also. Having said that I have the OEX Tacana, mainly because I was lured by the sale price of £35. Doesn't get much use. Good review as always from Paul.👍

As someone who has approached hiking and camping on a budget I've always looked at the Jetboil with envious eyes but held off buying for other needs. The OEX looks like the thing for me and your very honest review is appreciated.

@bakedbeans9546

Жыл бұрын

I hike nearly every weekend and go camping several times per year and bought a JetBoil last year, it's probably the most unreliable burner we own. You constantly have to reignite the flame even when there isn't a strong wind, I would say it's only good to use as a light weight burner for hiking or 1 night of wildcamping. You aren't missing out on much

@GraemeNeilReid

Жыл бұрын

@@bakedbeans9546 Thanks, funnily Paul did mention that the wind protection did look better on the OEX as well compared to the JetBoil.

@bakedbeans9546

Жыл бұрын

@@GraemeNeilReidno problem and yeah it seems like the better option, I think the JetBoil has just been marketed very well tbh. We bought several accessories for it too which don't come cheap, the stabiliser and pot support were £30, the JetBoil frying pan (which is very small) cost us £60, the cooking pot is even more extortionate at £75! The overall cost is crazy

@GraemeNeilReid

Жыл бұрын

@@bakedbeans9546 Yeah I was looking at those costs earlier and thinking that cheaper alternatives would be on the cards. I hope OEX bring out a pot support though as there is obviously a demand for something like that but I guess we could always adapt some other brand to fit.

Oh yes I’m impressed definitely buying 1 especially for £45

Thanks for video, bought the OEX for £38.40 delivered

Good to see OEX bring out something similar to JetBoil Heiro , I had the OEX Tacana but found it too large for my needs, this looks more suitable but they should add the pot stand.

@dentray

10 ай бұрын

With the pot stand and gas stand you cant fit the gas canister in the pot so for some thats a deal breaker.

I’ve looked at jet boil loads of times but I’ve settled on a fire maple x2 available in a few colours boiling 0.5L in 2.10-2.30 minutes depending on conditions

Good honest review Definitely Oex, good value for yer money

Your video made me purchase the OEX 👍👍👍

Nice to have the comments back on 👍

I've got an OEX tent, sleeping bag(s), LED headtorch, and inflatable carrymat, all of which I've used for backpacking. Never had a single complaint with any of them. I paid £120 for a MSR Windburner a couple of years ago, which has been perfectly good, but wish this stove had been around then as I would have had no hesitation choosing it above the more reknowned brands. The value for money and quality of OEX gear will surprise you.

Got the oex tocana, great bit of kit. Might get this as well to compliment it.

Great video as always. Thanks for the honest review. The OEX looks like a winner to me.

Cheers Paul and indepth review 👍

I can't compare having never used a Jetboil. But I have a Planet X jetboil copy. Been really impressed for the money. Boils quickly - by that I mean I put the stove on, whilst it's boiling I get my cup ready and the water is ready by the time I've done that. Have got a frying pan for it that works well too. Does what I need it to at an affordable price.

@the_lost_navigator7266

Жыл бұрын

The piezo igniter has popped out on mine. Still works but you have to be careful not to lose it. But for 20 odd quid I won't complain too much.

Im happy with the fire maple x2 they all seem pretty much alike

I just tried this with my original trangia burner & a heat exchanger kettle, 400ml took 2:15mins.

I have a Zip. The biggest problem with it is the regulator. You can get scolded by turning it off. Because of the size and position of the regulator. I like the fact the OEX is a bit longer Also when I got my Zip it had a pan support supplied as standard

Thanks for the review Paul, just ordered the OEX from Go Outdoors as my Optimus Crux died this week...the threads for the gas cannister in the valve body failed (stripped) ...not impressed, would expect the cannister thread to be weaker. Thanks again.

Alpkit Brukit is one I own but to be honest all these type of stoves are just too big, bulky and heavy so I usually stick with my Soto Windmaster. Boiling time isn’t an issue as by the time I’ve lugged a big pack up a hill I’m content to put the stove on, sit back and relax.

That's a total no brainer, if I ever go away from the separate pot and burner set up, that's definitely on the list

Was fascinated .. so did a test. My Fire Maple X3 did 0.4L in 1 min 55….( I hope I got this right or I’ll look an idiot 🙄🙄)… The Fire Maple X3 comes with a pan stand and a gas canister stand. It was a reasonably breezy day in Worcestershire. I paid £62.95 for it. It also has a built in igniter.

@GaryB_OutandAbout

Жыл бұрын

I was about to post a very similar comment. I bought the Fire Maple x2 quite a few years back now. Was around £55 at the time (I know they’ve gone up a bit) Boil times are equally rapid. Very similar in design to these but more so the oex. Came with the canister support legs, the pan stand, lid, carry bag and a spork and has an igniter. And everything is self contained. It’s never let me down 👍🏼

@johntreanor812

Жыл бұрын

@@GaryB_OutandAbout .. good shout Gary… good comment mate. 👌👌👍👍

@GaryB_OutandAbout

Жыл бұрын

@@johntreanor812 they’re great aren’t they. That said, I’d go for the oex if I didn’t have the Fire Maple already. It just needs the stands. I’m a sucker for a stove/cookset. Can’t have too many 😁👍🏼

i have the oex tacana happy with it but im sure the tacana additional stove attachment would fit the new one so may be something id buy as a good back up in stormy weather

Great piece of kit in my kitchen. Go outdoors collapsible cup fits on bottom. Lid not very secure when hot pouring

Nice.. I've gone from Gaz to alcohol stove, to 10 gm coke can stove.. Now made the move to cold soak.. Wow!! Wish I had done this from the start, would have saved a fortune on wasted stove set ups... Ok I don't need a coffee hit... 😉

OEX choose the perfect man to premiere their new stove. We know you have 1 or 2 of these things knocking around. Nice to see your comments are back too .

Jetboil gear has always been more expensive than other brands, but there is no way it is worth twice as much as the OEX stove. But then the OEX stove beat the Jetboil by over 30 seconds. Makes me laff when that happens!! I'll be visiting Go Outdoors in the next couple of weeks to get one of these OEX stoves. Nice one Paul, thanks for that lad......

Took a different approach Svea123r - old skool kit has never let me down - pricey now but I got few years ago - won't boil in that time but they took them up Everest - - pretty much bomb proof brass unit , Trangia bottle with Coleman gas and sourced a stainless kettle measured to nest /fit the Svea - and Oex definitely of the 2 - it's all about the wind

@HardyBunster

Жыл бұрын

The svea 123 is a work of art compared to these jet boil thingies. A great stove and such fun to use. 👍

Fun fact about the Jetboil Cup - the lid fits perfectly on it, covering up the sharp edges and keeping your drink warm too! I've had my original Jetboil for 10 years now (it still came with a piezo lighter back then) and I only just found out about the lid last year.

All bout the oex thanks for ur videos ur a legend

Just bought the Planet X version of this, cost £23 on offer at the moment. It looks good for the money!

Just picked up one from Blacks with 20% discount = £40. Absolute bargain compared to a Jetboil and does an excellent job too. Bought the Oex base steady and the Jetboil pan support at the same time, paid £57.20 for the lot. 👍🏻

Oex is definitely stepping up their game !

Thanks for this thoughtful and clear review. With the Jetboil costing around twice the price of its OXE latest rival, and having no built-in ignition, its now priced itself out of the market. I wonder what the next innovation will be in these portable stoves?

@fredbrackely

Жыл бұрын

Well its easy to make them cheaper when they're made in China with child labor LOL