[pct-l] Cooking System and Fuel

[ambery-80243 at mypacks.net]

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>From: Mike Cunningham <hikermiker at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Mar 31, 2016 4:19 AM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Cooking System and Fuel
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>The JetBoil is more efficient than the Snow Peak or Pocket rocket or Olicamp stoves, however the weight of the system with one can of fuel is more than the weight of the lighter stoves with a pot and two cans of fuel. 
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>So the question you must answer for yourself is would you rather have the efficiency or buy more fuel?
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>Oh, the JB is MUCH faster, too.
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>HM

Actually, the other thing you have to consider is what type of food you take and your personal preferences for cooking/eating.

I have a Jetboil and a SnowPeak.  The Jetboil is great when I'm on a climb where I need to melt snow for water, or if I'm eating food that I am just gonna add water to.  But when I'm backpacking longer distances, I much prefer my SnowPeak.  For one, it actually simmers.  I also eat right out of my cook pot, which the shape of the JetBoil pot doesn't lend itself to easily.   
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