Guide to Jetboil burners and integrated systems: recommendations for selection.

Cooking in the tourist life can be both an exciting process of creating food and a test of your nervous system and skills. It all depends on what you have in your arsenal:

  • A campfire that is constantly blown by the wind and a fire that does not provide the necessary heat, or an integrated cooking system?
  • Specialized cookware that holds the temperature perfectly, or an old pan that constantly burns and weighs half the equipment?

After all, good food on a trip depends not only on the ingredients, but the dishes, heat source and cooking conditions play an important role.

And to make this task easier, we recommend using burners and integrated systems from Jetboil. Why Jetboil? Because they are the best in this field. Jetboil developed the first integrated system for cooking, and due to competition with other companies, they are constantly improving their products - making them lighter, smaller in packaging, more efficient and convenient to use.

If you have not yet decided what suits you best – an integrated system or a burner – then our article is for you. We will tell you what to focus on when buying, what criteria are important for different types of activity and what is better to take for a large company in nature.

We will help you navigate the variety of integrated cooking systems, tell you about the unique features of each of them and why it is so important to take the "right" gas on your adventures.

Advantages of integrated systems

  • The appearance of integrated cooking systems on the outdoor market was a real breakthrough. They solve many problems that tourists and travelers have to deal with:
  • PCS (Personal Cooking System) is an ideal solution for sustainability: the burner is tightly connected to the water tank; the system can be placed on the surface or suspended;
  • High speed of boiling 1 liter of water even with strong wind; water boils in a matter of minutes;
  • Gas savings: the system consumes many times less fuel compared to conventional burners when used in identical conditions;
  • Neoprene protection of the cup prevents burns, simplifies manipulations after boiling;
  • Does not require additional wind protection;
  • The ability to adjust the power of the fire for cooking complex dishes on a hike;
  • Compactness: all elements of the Jetboil burner are tightly packed into the main bowl;
  • The presence of a FluxRing radiator ensures high efficiency.

Choosing a Jetboil system

When choosing a model on the website or in a store, the variety and range of products are dazzling. But our guide will simplify this task. By answering questions, you can quickly choose the best option for your adventures.

1. Do you plan to use the burner all year round or only for three seasons?

For three-season use, the Jetboil Zip system is ideal - easy to use and practical, it boils water quickly. This is an ideal solution if you don't bother with food, are not ready to spend a lot of time on cooking, and prefer sublimation or drying. (The volume of the bowl is 0.8 liters; the boiling time of 0.5 liters of water is 2 min 30 s).

Another model, the Jetboil Flash, has a larger volume than the Zip (1 liter versus 0.8 liters), is equipped with a piezo ignition and a water heating indicator. You no longer need to look under the lid to check the state of the water - as soon as the liquid boils, the logo on the neoprene cover changes color. (The volume of the bowl is 1 liter, the boiling time of 0.5 liters of water is 100 seconds).

All other models are suitable for four-season use when the air temperature drops to -6 °C. And the Joule-EU model reliably works at temperatures down to -12 °C.

2. Is it important for you to adjust the flame of the burner?

For those who prefer to cook a full meal on the go, it is important to be able to adjust the power of the fire. This allows you to prepare complex dishes, stew and reheat ready-made food. The manufacturer has several options here:

The classic Jetboil Mightymo gas burner, which boils water, stews and reheats food equally effectively. It is suitable for use with large containers compatible with Jetboil cookware. For comfortable use, it has piezo ignition and several fire power adjustment modes. Its main feature is its low weight - only 95 g. Among the disadvantages - it is not suitable for use at temperatures below -6 C. (The boiling time of 1 liter of water is 3 min 15 s).

The Jetboil MicroMo cooking system is equally suitable for both summer cycling trips and easy climbs. It benefits from its versatility – it can be used as an integrated system or, using the Jetboil adapter, as a regular burner using large travel cookware. MicroMo is equipped with a smooth adjustment of the fire, which allows you to prepare complex dishes, sauté vegetables or boil sauces. Built-in piezo ignition and soft neoprene cover provide comfort and convenience during use. Another advantage of this model is its compactness. Inside the main bowl are placed all the components of the integrated system and a 100-gram gas cylinder from Jetboil. (The volume of the bowl is 0.8 liters, the boiling time of 0.5 liters of water is 2 min 15 s).

PCS Jetboil Minimo is still the same MicroMo, only with a bowl of a different shape and volume. The capacity of this system is more like a classic pan, cooking in it is easier and more convenient. If you are a fan of camping, if you like to create new dishes in your camping kitchen, then Minimo is the best solution. The low walls of the container, the measuring scale inside, metal handles - all this allows you to cook comfortably, without being distracted by the peculiarities of camping life. Well, it is logical that smooth regulation of the fire is implemented here. (The volume of the bowl is 1 l, the boiling time of 0.5 l of water is 2 min 15 s).

3. Will you cook for one or two people or for a company?

The larger the company, the more dishes are needed. The same applies to pans with burners. If you use small integrated systems, you will have to cook in several stages, it takes a lot of time, gas consumption increases many times. To solve such tasks, Jetboil offers large-volume models:

The Jetboil Sumo integrated cooking system is designed for multiple people. Its increased volume allows you to cook for a company, and its smooth adjustment makes it possible to create masterpieces of gastronomy in your own kitchen. By supplementing the equipment with an adapter for large pots and pans, you can significantly expand your take-out menu. The large capacity serves as a transport package for all components, plus it fits a 100-gram or 230-gram Jetboil gas cylinder. (The volume of the bowl is 1.8 liters, the boiling time for 1 liter of water is 4 min 15 s).

The Jetboil Joule-EU system is an ideal solution for a large company. The volume of 2.5 liters is enough to cook food for several adults. The integrated system is also suitable for climbers and fans of winter hikes. Thanks to its large volume, it is suitable for melting snow, and the preheating of the fuel allows it to be used at temperatures down to -12 C. (The volume of the bowl is 2.5 liters, the boiling time of 1 liter of water is 2 min 40 sec).

4. How important is the size and weight of the burner and cup?

Nowadays, the weight of the equipment and its dimensions in folded form play an increasingly important role.

If you are a fan of ultralight backpacking or lightweight backpacking and prefer the fast&light style, then the ideal solution for you will be:

  • ZIP for fans of solo hikes or a company of two people, the bowl volume of 0.8 liters is enough to brew tea and steam sublimate;
  • Sumo is suitable for a larger company, its main advantage is compactness, a 450-gram cylinder can fit inside.

The range of Jetboil burners is quite large, here everyone will be able to choose the best option for themselves. But all of them are of high quality, work effectively in any conditions, are compact and reliable. Jetboil is your best kitchen companion on your trip.

Jetboil gas cartridge

The manufacturer also offers gas cylinders with the EN417 connection system, which is a standard accepted throughout the world. We call such cylinders threaded. They are equally suitable for both burners and integrated Jetboil systems.

The fuel mixture consists of butane and isobutane. The first is responsible for the high pressure of the gas vapor inside, and the second - for the stable pressure at each stage of reducing the amount of the mixture.

ALL CYLINDERS ARE DISPOSABLE AND NOT REFILLABLE!

Jetboil engineers care about your comfort during any adventure, whether it's a walk in the city or climbing a mountain. Integrated cooking systems and burners make your life easier, save time on the go and let you unleash your inner chef wherever you are. And fuel mixtures ensure high performance and efficient operation even in cold weather.

You can get acquainted with the full range and buy the integrated Jetboil system in stores.