Review

Jetboil Flash Stove

Originally published 2012

From the archive: originally posted in 2012. The Jetboil range has been updated since, but the Flash's core design is largely unchanged.

The Jetboil Flash reinvents the camping stove as we know it. The Flash is an all-in-one unit — a large 1 litre cooking cup isn't only for cooking in, but all parts, including small gas canisters, pack down inside it.

The cup itself has an insulated sleeve both to minimise heat loss and to make it easy to hold. The base of the cup contains Jetboil's "FluxRing" technology, a set of fins that allow quick induction of heat and even heat distribution — this means a litre of water boils in just 2 minutes 30 seconds. The lid also has a drink-through spout so on cold mornings your drink stays hot for longer.

The stove itself has a Piezo ignition, which means no faffing about with damp matches — just one click and you're away. The flame regulator dial is connected to a long wire handle which makes it easy to use if you're wearing gloves.

The pack comes with stabilising legs which can be attached to your gas canister if you're on uneven ground.

The Jetboil Flash is just one stove in a series of Jetboils. We picked the Flash as our personal choice for the right balance of features and price. Other options are the Zip, which is cheaper and smaller but has no ignition (which is why we went up to the Flash). The Flash weighs 400g without a gas canister, but if weight is super important to you the Jetboil Sol is titanium and comes in at 300g. For couples or families, the Sumo comes with a much larger 1.8 litre cup.

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