Comments on: Jetboil Stash Stove Review: Light and Packable

By: tl JORGENSON

tl JORGENSON — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 20:18:47 +0000

I just purchased and used a stash for a few days backpacking on the SHT in MN. I have used a jetboil for many years, but decided to add the stash to my lighter compact gear. The shorter pan with lower center of gravity, and the pot sitting on a groove on the burner top is nice. I don t mind the lack of spark, as I have never trusted them and need to have fire on hand anyway.

I don’t agree on the top sealing efficiently.. Maybe my top or pot is warped or miss-shaped, but mine only seals if I treat it like a ziplock starting in one spot and sealing it and also making sure the plastic top tabs don’t hit the handle hinge. You need a safety briefing for pouring for others sharing the stove in your hiking group. Also The space is tight for the burner inside and it’s like a puzzle to fit it in. Maybe an improvement on the quick users guide photos. The print and the markings on the pot are made for young eyes in full sunlight; don’t forget about us seasoned hikers trying new stuff or those slightly farsighted. Thanks!

By: Ross Collicutt

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:26:08 +0000

In reply to Tim M. Agreed. For years, I've just used a little SnowPeak LiteMax with a Trek 700 pot. Great little combo and nice and light for just boiling. The Stash is now my recommendation to start for sure. It's just so easy.

By: Tim M

Tim M — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:46:11 +0000

Nice review for a good looking kit. My only issue is that it took Jetboil til 2021 to make a real, lightweight backpacking stove setup.

Happy with my ultralight burner and pot. But this is an easy recommendation for folks just getting started who just need a good boiler. A lil bit heavier and bigger, but better packability, usability, and fuel economy than mine.

Heck, if they’d had this years ago I’d prolly have gotten one and still be using it.