Jetboil vs MSR stove systems? Comments

[JUGIYA]

Gonna be doing 30day section hikes of the A.T., over the next few years. It'll be just my daughter and I. Having trouble finding any useful comparisons between the Jetboil and MSR stove systems. Leaning toward Jetboil. I have until January, before I start spending any money. Any input is welcome.

[wcgornto]

MSR pocket rocket is more compact than Jet Boil, but requires a separate pot, whereas Jetboil does not.

I use a Snow Peak Litemax stove with a 750 ml pot. I only boil water and I prepare food for one. It is a perfect configuration for me but something different might be better when cooking for two.

[LIhikers]

My wife and I have an MSR Simmerlite. It works great day in and day out all 4 seasons of the year. That used to be the only stove we used. In an effort to save weight we've switched to an alcohol stove for all except winter. The Simmerlite is very dependable and you can get fuel for it almost anyplace.

If it's any help you can get a pot that almost perfect for 2 people for less than $10 at K-Mart. It's a small aluminum pot that is sold to collect kitchen grease. Works just fine to cook in if you're doing the types of food that needs boiling water.

[slowpace]

Alcohol stove for the Summer months is the way to go. imho. I have them all (stoves). I like the trusty ole "pocket rocket". Jet Boil is nice,but hard to clean to me.

[7Sisters]

I love my MSR Pocket Rocket and have used it for years. Even in the summer, I find it a great stove.

[litefoot 2000]

If you wanted to think outside of the box, so to speak, you may look into the alcohol stove. Fuel is available everywhere and it is pretty much bomb proof. I thru hiked with the Trangia Westwind but there are many lighter options available. I liked the Trangia because unused fuel could be saved simply by replacing the lid. They work great for boiling water. However, if your cooking skills are more complex than mine, you could go with the canister stoves. Canister stoves are much more user friendly in simmering, if that is an issue. Hope you and your daughter make some great memories.