Great Backpacking Stove

I am a scout leader in a very active troop. I have a large selection of gear to choose from and this is the system I choose the most when I have to carry it. I also have an MSR Whisperlite and a pocket rocket. This stove seems to to come out ahead weight wise on trips longer than a couple of days due to the fuel efficiency. I only use it to boil water and it is extremely fast.

Great For Backpacking

These Jetboils are awesome. I have a couple of different ones for different purposes, and I usually decide which one to take based on how many people are going with me and the rest of my gear for packability reasons. They work great and are awesome to have in the backcountry, whether you're fly-fishing, hunting, hiking, etc.

Good Product, But Big Miss On No Starter

to save a few grams I guess on a started they didn't include so make sure you pack your own lighter (which probably weighs more). Otherwise a great product and made water in seconds just like promised. I didn't read the fine print between cup sizes to realize no self lighter on the smaller cup.

Dependable

I love my zip ! Light weight and never lets me down .

" When It Matters Most It Will Be There"

I bought this stove 2 years ago now, and im finally doing this review. This stove has worked out great for me all around.the highest compliment I could give it though is " when it matters most it will be there". I was recently in an emergency situation where me and a climbing partner had gotten injured and needed rescue, it was -24 snow covering everything and the only thing to burn to keep warm was a newly cut live green tree. So I cut what I could with a broken arm and got to work getting a fire going and of course nothing would light, so I made the call get the jetboil and sacrifice it to get a fire going. I lit my stove and shoved it in the bottom of the sticks and twigs, within minutes my wood started to catch, so I put more twigs on and it took off. Thanks to my jet boil me and my friend are alive amd here to climb another day

Does The Job, But Has It's Limits

This was my first backpacking stove since my old Coleman Peak with the integrated white gas can and pump (back in the 90's). Much lighter and smaller. I like how the pot is secured to the stove, and boil time is decent. Cons - **Does not simmer well (great for boiling, but not so much for cooking). No piezo (so you have to light the stove, then place/secure the pot. The lid is not the most secure. The size of the pot is only 0.8L... which probably helps with the boil time, but sometimes I wished I could boil more in without having to refill. Typical issue with all Iso stoves... where cold weather decreases BTU's. Ultimately, its a good little stove, and got me through a lot of backpacking trips. It's just not my go-to any more.

Supper For One

I bought it for solo ops. BOB, or hiking is what I got it for.

Works well and zero fuss

Fast And Easy

This stove is a great option for those looking to heat water in the back country. It boils water super fast and with minimal fuel. I just used it on a 5 day backpacking trip in Glacier National Park and didn't even finish a single 100g fuel canister. It was perfect for all my freeze dried meals and hot beverages. If more than one person is using the stove, it might be worth getting the 1L size for a little bit of time savings, but I'd rather cut the weight in my pack.

Excellent System!

We have the older version of this system and love it! We use it on every backpacking trip we take. Minimal weight, quick boil, and stacks away to maintain minimal space. It is efficient and allows us to cook great meals, coffee, and tea.

Do Not Buy

Don’t buy this model they’re money hungry and should include the rotary start on all models extremely disappointed

Perfect Size, Weight For Backpack Hunting/camping

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Zip 0.8L is just want I need when you carry your camp on your back during Elk season. The Zip is the right size, fits in your pack with good size and little weight. I like that everything fits into one complete unit with everything well thought out and able to withstand many years of use.

Jetboil Zip

I have not used the one that I ordered as of yet. I bought this because a buddy of mine has it and have used it a few times and it is great. Much lighter than my old setup and is much faster, meaning less fuel. I don't mind that it doesn't have an igniter, I tend to just throw a mini Bic in the cup and leave it there, not to mention I always have another lighter with me for emergencies.

Definitely An Improvement

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far it's a 9/10, construction is built nicely but minus one point for no automatic start you need an external spark source to get it going

Great Budget-friendly Backpacking Stove

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Jetboil makes fantastic products. This is my 2nd Jetboil Zip and while these things are great, they are held back by not having a built-in ignition source. The slightly more expensive Flash solves this issue and is definitely worth the higher price point. I have used both the Flash and Zip extensively and while I love both; the Flash is going to be picked every time. That being said, the Zip is a great option if you always have a lighter handy and you are looking to get into backpacking. They both utilize Jetboil's patented technology that boils water extremely fast and are the perfect coolest to your freeze-dried backpacking meals or ramen noodles. Jetboil gave me this free product to try.