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Cred: 93 | Review by fb_515485589
Good Features
My back-country needs for cooking are simple (Backpacker's Pantry and coffee): I need an efficient stove that can boil water quickly. This stove is the best stove out there for what I do!
Bad Features
The igniter failed after the first use. It's a good thing I bought the maintenance kit, which comes with a sturdier igniter than the original.
Recommended Alternatives
For what I do - there is no alternative. The MSR Reactor is similar to this stove; it boils more water (good for larger groups), but I don't think it has the coffee press accessory. |
Was this useful? Yes | No Read 30 Reviews | Add a Review | Read 10 Retailer DescriptionsFrom Tahoe Mountain Sports:This package is exactly the same as the regular PCS but comes with an extra companion cup and a savings of 10 dollars!Jetboil PCS - the original Jetboil - has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80 percent efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves.The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister.Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burner's heat.The PCS integrates a 1 liter insulated hard-anodized aluminum cooking cup, high-performance burner base with built-in piezoelectric igniter, drink-through plastic lid, and protective bottom cover that doubles as a measuring cup.With all components, including fuel, packed comfortably within the cooking cup, the entire PCS is smaller than a Nalgene bottle. Stow it in your pack, saddle bag, kayak, fanny pack, or side pocket - take it anywhere.At 15 ounces, Jetboil PCS rivals the very lightest titanium cooksets and micro-canister stoves.Jetboil's line of accessories allows you to personalize your PCS: turn it into a backcountry French press, add companion cups, or adapt it for use with the new 1.5 liter FluxRing pot or conventional cookware. Comes with a free french press."Jetboil represents a total rethink of backcountry cookery." - Outside Buyer's Guide, 2004. "Our other canister stove had sputtered to a halt in the cold, windy weather, but Jetboil was cranking out hot drinks faster than we could down them." - Backpacker Magazine, April 2004.Heat, eat, and drink from this ultra-compact 1 liter unit. Personal cooking stove is ideal for coffee or tea on the go, dehydrated meals, remote worksites, emergency kits.15 oz - (425 g) 4.1" x 7.1" - (104 mm x 180 mm) 32 oz.Fuel sold separatelyWas this useful? Yes | No |
Competitive Products| Image |  |  | | Name | Personal Cooking System | Titanium Giga Power Stove | | Brand | Jetboil | Snow Peak | | Lowest Price | 72.95 | 62.91 | | Boil Time (Minutes) | 2.7 | 4.48⇑ | | Weight (Lbs) | 0.38 | 0.19⇓ | | Simmer Ability | Good | Good | | Winter Ability | Good | Good | | Uses Canister | Yes | Yes | | Whitegas | No | No | | Butane | Yes | Yes | | Propane | Yes | Yes | | Kerosene | No | No | | Diesel | No | No | | Height (Inches) | 7.1 | 3.3⇓ | | Width (Inches) | 4.5 | 1.6⇓ | | Depth (Inches) | 4.1 | 1.5⇓ | | Area (Cubic Inches) | 131 | 7.92⇓ | | Burn Time (Minutes) | 95.35 | 74.13⇓ | | Alcohol | No | No |
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Cred: 93 | Review by fb_515485589
Good Features
My back-country needs for cooking are simple (Backpacker's Pantry and coffee): I need an efficient stove that can boil water quickly. This stove is the best stove out there for what I do!
Bad Features
The igniter failed after the first use. It's a good thing I bought the maintenance kit, which comes with a sturdier igniter than the original.
Recommended Alternatives
For what I do - there is no alternative. The MSR Reactor is similar to this stove; it boils more water (good for larger groups), but I don't think it has the coffee press accessory. |
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Cred: 4471 | Review by marks
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All in one, very efficient, very easy setup. 2min 42 second boil time.
Bad Features
Not the lightest setup on the market. |
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Cred: 353 | Review by dave fluke
Good Features
super fast boiling times;everything packs away inside the cup
Bad Features
watch it close cause it heats so fast that it will boil over in no time and melt the outer cozy and you will get your fingers burned tring to turn down the heat;found this out the first use |
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Cred: 178 | Review by scottydo
Good Features
I love this thing. It is so easy to set up and you can literally have boiling water in just a couple minutes. And it's nice how everything (even the fuel canister) fit right into the cup.
Bad Features
Sometimes the igniter doesn't work. Make sure you have matches.
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Nope |
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Cred: 159 | Review by clewttu
Good Features
So easy to use. Fast set up, fast boil, fuel efficient. Nuff said. (many accesories too)
Bad Features
Says its not good to cook in the cup, but i assume the pot you can get with it or instead of would work for that? I dont need this capability though anyways. Maybe a larger cup?
Recommended Alternatives
MSR's variation, twice as much capacity, but twice the cost. Probably better for families, or larger groups, though my jetboil is generally used by me and up to 3-4 others, and its all weve needed. |
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Cred: 151 | Review by climbandkayak
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Compact and quick to boil. Easy to fly with. Easy to start.
Bad Features
The piezo started will break at some point but easier to replace or just light with a match. Not for you if you are into that fancy gourmet cooking. Keep the fuel cannisters warm if it is cold. |
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Cred: 114 | Review by octennis
Good Features
Boils water very quickly. Easy to pack and carry. I use it mostly to make tea and hot chocolate in the morning/evening. Also good for dehydrated meals.
Bad Features
Not very versatile. Only boils two cups of water at a time. |
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Cred: 40 | Review by fb_124300797
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Looove this thing. When making hot coffee or quick meals this is the ballz. If you read up on The Freezer bag method you will never go back hot dogs, and hobo joes.
Bad Features
Its only good for boiling water. I tried cooking in it just after I got it and wow ive still got chared food stuck to the bottom.
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push the frezer bag method nothing compares!! |
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Cred: 160 | Review by stevencook
Good Features
great for when you are by yourself, everything fits inside the cup
Bad Features
in the cold throw the fuel in the bottom of your sleeping bag so in the morning your stove will work alot better when you use it |
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Cred: 132 | Review by fb_501180107
Good Features
Compact and light! very awesome for lightweight backpacking trips on the Colorado trail and whatnot. Also extremely fast boiling rate and efficient with the gas.
Bad Features
doesnt work in the winter. |
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Cred: 95 | Review by fb_722631787
Good Features
Very compact and very fast. Best stove for one pot cooking ever!
Bad Features
Doesnt work well in the winter(probably because the canister fuel)
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MSR |
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Cred: 89 | Review by fb_1077476101
Good Features
Boils water fast. Great when using with Mountain House packs.
Bad Features
Not a lot of volume, but you could buy the add on pot. |
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Cred: 73 | Review by coach cal
Good Features
fast and easy. Works great for simple foods.
Bad Features
can only boil. watch out when you let your friends try it out. Explain to them how to use it!! |
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Cred: 84 | Review by San Dog Scotty
Good Features
This thing is so awesome it's not even funny. It will literally boil water in 90 seconds. Super easy to use and pack
Bad Features
Sometime the lighter doesn't work but you should have matches with you anyways. |
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Cred: 5 | Review by tripp1126
Good Features
Very easy to use, no priming. Others have stated that you have to use the Jetboil canisters. This is untrue you can use SnowPeak or MSR canisters as well, but the Jetboil canisters will fit inside the pot. I like the all in one integrated setup.
Bad Features
Efficiency goes downhill as the temperatures drop. In cold weather the canister must be warmed (inside your jacket or sleeping bag) for a few minutes before the stove will light.
Recommended Alternatives
I have made the switch to alcohol stoves and am even working on plans for a wood burning stove. Lighter. |
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Cred: 9 | Review by Maximus014
Good Features
Extremely easy to use. I hate to admit it, but it does a good job of starting a fire when the wood's soaking wet (marks can testify to that).
Bad Features
You have to use the JetBoil fuel cells. |
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Cred: 24 | Review by ospray
Good Features
Compact, easy to use, all-in-one system, fast and good shield from the wind.
Bad Features
Not the lightest, Knocks over easily, hard to fix if broken, easy to burn your food. |
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Cred: 5 | Review by detriot rocker
Good Features
Great for general backpacking. No matches necessary is nice.
Bad Features
Weak for mountaineering. Didn't deal well with moderate wind / cold conditions. Flame was constantly going out causing us to lose gas. We dug a pit and everything.
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For Mountaineering, MSR XGK. |
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Cred: 35 | Review by fb_500632662
Bad Features
not so stable, tends to boil over if the lid's on at full power |
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Cred: 14 | Review by fb_1162726697
Good Features
Minimalistic: fuel cannister and components fit inside cup. Boils water in less than 2 minutes!
Bad Features
None |
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Cred: 31 | Review by asolo
Good Features
boils water in 2 minutes
Bad Features
boils water in 2 minutes, what is bad about that? |
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Cred: 64 | Review by fb_54603090
Good Features
Easy to use, compact
Bad Features
Unstable without support. |
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Cred: 25 | Review by ethatch
Good Features
fast boiling
Bad Features
too small, need to buy the bigger pan |
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Cred: 2 | Review by leifkixmiller
Good Features
light, small, boils fast
Bad Features
what bad features?
Recommended Alternatives
use it to light your campfire |
Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No | Image | | | Name | Personal Cooking System | | Brand | Jetboil | | Lowest Price | 69.95 | | Boil Time (Minutes) | 2.7 | | Weight (Lbs) | 0.38 | | Simmer Ability | Good | | Winter Ability | Good | | Uses Canister | Yes | | Whitegas | No | | Butane | Yes | | Propane | Yes | | Kerosene | No | | Diesel | No | | Height (Inches) | 7.1 | | Width (Inches) | 4.5 | | Depth (Inches) | 4.1 | | Area (Cubic Inches) | 131 | | Burn Time (Minutes) | 95.35 |
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From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
This package is exactly the same as the regular PCS but comes with an extra companion cup and a savings of 10 dollars!Jetboil PCS - the original Jetboil - has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80 percent efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves.The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister.Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burner's heat.The PCS integrates a 1 liter insulated hard-anodized aluminum cooking cup, high-performance burner base with built-in piezoelectric igniter, drink-through plastic lid, and protective bottom cover that doubles as a measuring cup.With all components, including fuel, packed comfortably within the cooking cup, the entire PCS is smaller than a Nalgene bottle. Stow it in your pack, saddle bag, kayak, fanny pack, or side pocket - take it anywhere.At 15 ounces, Jetboil PCS rivals the very lightest titanium cooksets and micro-canister stoves.Jetboil's line of accessories allows you to personalize your PCS: turn it into a backcountry French press, add companion cups, or adapt it for use with the new 1.5 liter FluxRing pot or conventional cookware. Comes with a free french press."Jetboil represents a total rethink of backcountry cookery." - Outside Buyer's Guide, 2004. "Our other canister stove had sputtered to a halt in the cold, windy weather, but Jetboil was cranking out hot drinks faster than we could down them." - Backpacker Magazine, April 2004.Heat, eat, and drink from this ultra-compact 1 liter unit. Personal cooking stove is ideal for coffee or tea on the go, dehydrated meals, remote worksites, emergency kits.15 oz - (425 g) 4.1" x 7.1" - (104 mm x 180 mm) 32 oz.Fuel sold separatelyWas this useful? Yes | No
From Altrec:
Winning multiple awards has helped propel the Jetboil™ Personal Cooking System with Support and Stabilizer to the most awarded cookstove ever made, and will have your old stove collecting dust in the garage. While sparking a revolution in outdoor cooking this stove boils two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves. The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing™ heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burnerÂ’s heat. Backpacker Magazine's editor's choice winner and Outside Magazine's Gear of the Year Award are just the tip of the iceberg. Outside, Men's Journal, Popular Science, and Time magazine have all awarded this stove, giving it kudos for backpackers to extreme mountaineers alike. Heat, eat, and drink from this ultra-compact 1 liter unit and you'll realize how ideal it is for coffee or tea on the go, dehydrated meals, remote worksites, or emergency kits. - Drink-through spout and drip-free pouring
- Snaps tightly for secure cooking and stowing
- Generous one-liter capacity
- Hard anodized surface is durable and easy to clean
- Locks securely into burner base
- FluxRing™ heat exchanger boils fast with half the fuel
- High performance in windy conditions
- Insulated Cozy sleeve with webbing handle
- Cozy keeps drinks or food hot
- Cozy Eliminates hot metal pot grabbers and reduces boiling time and fuel consumption
- High efficiency burner housed in wind-protective shroud
- Adjustable from a low simmer to rolling boil
- Piezo igniter for matchless lighting
- Weight: 15 oz (425 g)
- Volume: 32 fl oz (1 liter)
- Boil Time: 2 minutes per 2 cups
- Dimensions: 4.1 x 7.1 in (104 mm x 180 mm)
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From Sun and Ski:
Jetboil is the first in a revolutionary new line of Personal Cooking Systems that offer a fast and simple solution to cooking in the outdoors. Whether youÂ’re backpacking, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, boating, hunting, fishing, adventure racing, or involved in rescue work, Jetboil is the best way to provide hot, satisfying nourishment on the go. Integrating burner and cookware, JetboilÂ’s design relies on a fast and efficient proprietary heat transfer system. Gone are the days of tippy stoves, clunky campware sets, and choking down gorp for days on end. This light, compact, and expandable system allows you to quickly adapt to the situation whether youÂ’re going solo or with five of your friends. Was this useful? Yes | No
From US Outdoor Store:
Heat, eat, and drink from this ultra-compact 1 liter unit. Ideal for coffee or tea on the go, dehydrated meals, remote worksites, emergency kits. Jetboil PCS – the original Jetboil – has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves. The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burners heat. The PCS integrates a 1 liter insulated hard-anodized aluminum cooking cup, high-performance burner base with built-in piezoelectric igniter, drink-through plastic lid, and protective bottom cover that doubles as a measuring cup. With all components, including fuel, packed comfortably within the cooking cup, the entire PCS is smaller than a Nalgene bottle. Stow it in your pack, saddle bag, kayak, fanny pack, or side pocket – take it anywhere. At 15 ounces, Jetboil PCS rivals the very lightest titanium cooksets and micro-canister stoves. Features: - Personal Cooking System (PCS)
- 1L pot
- 15 oz (425 g)
- 4.1" x 7.1" (104mm x 180mm)
- Cup 1.0L (32 oz)
- 75-80% Efficiency
- 4500 BTU/Hour output
- Boils 1/2 liter (2 cups) in 2 minutes
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From Moab Sports:
style="text-align:left;"> Description: Personal Cooking System Heat, eat, and drink from this ultra-compact 1 liter unit. Ideal for coffee or tea on the go, dehydrated meals, remote worksites, emergency kits. Jetboil PCS – the original Jetboil – has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves. The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing™ heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burnerÂ’s heat. The PCS integrates a 1 liter insulated hard-anodized aluminum cooking cup, high-performance burner base with built-in piezoelectric igniter, drink-through plastic lid, and protective bottom cover that doubles as a measuring cup. With all components, including fuel, packed comfortably within the cooking cup, the entire PCS is smaller than a Nalgene bottle. Stow it in your pack, saddle bag, kayak, fanny pack, or side pocket – take it anywhere. At 15 ounces, Jetboil PCS rivals the very lightest titanium cooksets and micro-canister stoves.JetboilÂ’s line of accessories allows you to personalize your PCS: turn it into a backcountry French press, add companion cups, or adapt it for use with the new 1.5 liter FluxRing pot or conventional cookware. Technical Specs:ProductWeightDimensionsVolumePersonal Cooking System1 L Pot + Burner15 oz(425 g)4.1" x 7.1" (104 mm x 180 mm)32 oz(1.5 L) EfficiencyBurner OutputBoil Time1/2 Liter(2 cups) 1 Liter(4 cups)75-80%4500 BTU/hour2 min.N/A**1 liter (four cups) will fill Jetboil PCS to its brim. Always use low flame settings when cooking more than two cups in your Jetboil PCS Was this useful? Yes | No
From Als Sports:
Jetboil Personal Cooking SystemThe Jetboil Personal Cooking System – the original Jetboil – has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves. The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burner’s heat.Features: - Material: Aluminum
- Fuel Type: Butane
- Burn Time: Varies, Adjustable
- Boil Time: 30 Seconds
- Simmer: Yes
- Auto Ignite: Yes
- Windscreen: Yes
- Parts Kit: No
- Cleaning Tool: No
- Stuff Sack: No
- Size: Assembled - 4.1 in. x 11.5 in.
- Weight: 14 oz.
- Warranty: 1 Year
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From BobWards.com:
Heat, eat, and drink from this ultra-compact 1 liter unit. Ideal for coffee or tea on the go, dehydrated meals, remote worksites, emergency kits.
Jetboil PCS - the original Jetboil - has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves. The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burner`s heat.
The PCS integrates a 1 liter insulated hard-anodized aluminum cooking cup, high-performance burner base with built-in piezoelectric igniter, drink-through plastic lid, and protective bottom cover that doubles as a measuring cup. With all components, including fuel, packed comfortably within the cooking cup, the entire PCS is smaller than a Nalgene bottle. Stow it in your pack, saddle bag, kayak, fanny p |
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