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JETBOIL PERSONAL COOKING SYSTEM
TESTER INFORMATION
I've been backpacking for seven years, mostly in Virginia and North Carolina. In the summers I have travelled to hike in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, though the majority of my backpacking is done in the Appalachians. I do weekend trips as often as possible, and a few week-long trips per year, though I am working up to thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in a year or two. I have encountered all types of weather from several feet of snow to high heat and humidity. I consider myself a lightweight backpacker though I am less strict on shorter trips. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Jetboil, Inc. FIELD USE
I have used the Jetboil Personal Cooking System on two different backpacking trips totaling eight nights, one to Grayson Highlands State Park, and the other to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Grayson Highlands State Park is mountainous terrain ranging from 3500ft - 5000ft (1060m - 1500m). It is located in the Southwestern part of Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains, and is fairly representative of the area. On this trip, I only used the stove to boil water for cooking Backpacker's Pantry meals, and didn't actually cook food in the stove. I was only cooking for myself. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, crossing the North Carolina - Tennessee border, is similar in terrain with many mountains and ridges, though elevations in the park get over 6000ft (1830m). The trip I took to Grayson Highlands was in May of 2009, so temperatures were mild, reaching highs of around 70°F (21°C), and lows around 30°F (-1°C). Rain showers hit me throughout the day, though not during meal times, and there wasn't much wind. The temperatures were warm enough to keep me happy. In the Smokies, weather was more extreme. The trip was in early March of 2010, and due to the high elevation, there was up to four feet (1.2m) of snow. Temperatures ranged from highs of 55°F (13°C) to lows at night of 26°F (-3.5°C), and wind was really blowing up on the ridges. On this trip, I used the stove to cook rice, pasta, lentils, oatmeal, and to boil water for coffee and tea. I was cooking for two people at a time. SUMMARY The Jetboil Personal Cooking System is a fantastic piece of equipment for backpacking, and I highly recommend it. It is efficient, fairly lightweight, compact, and completely reliable. To date, it is my favorite piece of equipment I own, and I wouldn't consider trading it in for anything else. For optimal performance, consider getting the stabilizer to accompany it. THINGS I LIKE
It is efficient. THINGS I DON'T LIKE It easily boils over SIGNATURE -Adam Rotche Manufacturer Photo This report was created with the BackpackGearTest.org Report Writer Version 1. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Read more reviews of Jetboil gear Read more gear reviews by Adam Rotche Reviews > Cook and Food Storage Gear > Stoves > Jetboil Personal Cooking System > Owner Review by Adam Rotche |