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Most recent edit on 2008-02-18 16:12:12 by RyanCorder [fixed typos, wording]
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I made it over to the local REI the other day to get some ideas about the MSR Reactor. I snapped a couple of shots with a camera phone, so they aren't the greatest, but you can get an idea. In the shot, you can see that we have placed the MSR Reactor (in two pieces, mug/bottom & fuel/stove) next to a fully assembled Jetboil PCS. There are a few other stoves in the background -- MSR Pocket Rocket, Snow Peak Giga Stove, MSR Superfly stove, and Vargo Decagon (alcohol, very UL).
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I made it over to the local REI the other day to take get some ideas about the MSR Reactor. I snapped a couple of shots with a camera phone, so they aren't the greatest, but you can get an idea. In the shot, you can see that we have placed the MSR Reactor (in two pieces, mug/bottom & fuel/stove) next to a fully assembled Jetboil. There are a few other stoves in the background -- MSR Pocket Rocket, Snow Peak Giga Stove, MSR Superfly stove, and Vargo Decagon.
Edited on 2008-02-18 16:10:42 by RyanCorder [comparison notes and picture of the MSR Reactor]
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As you can see, the MSR Reactor is noticeably larger. In fact, the Jetboil PCS easily fit inside the MSR Reactor with a good amount of room to spare. The pot to the MSR Reactor is reported as 1.7 litres. The clamp on the top is spring loaded and held into place by the small rubber grommet on the top -- you twist it in line with the slot on the handle to allow it to open up and gain access to the lid. MSR seems quite secretive about what is going on in the compartment below the pot, as it is welded on the bottom and you cannot remove it. However, photos of the unit on MSR's webpage show it without the spot welds, so it may just be welded into place in this demonstration unit. The stove itself has a screen on the top. Again, I'm not sure what all is going on in there, but I'm sure it has something to do with achieving maximum efficiency with the stove. We mentioned in the video review that the MSR Reactor is almost twice as heavy as the Jetboil PCS and the difference is very noticeably. At its weight, the Jetboil has the feel and perception of being light, but the MSR Reactor definitely feels heavy and quite bulky -- especially with such a large canister of fuel attached.
Overall, even with these observations, the MSR Reactor∞ seems to be a nice alternative -- to the Jetboil GCS∞. It has a larger capacity than even the GCS, so in retrospect, I wouldn't even consider it in the same class as the Jetboil PCS∞.
Edited on 2008-02-09 15:46:10 by ChadFiles
No differences.
Edited on 2008-02-09 15:45:51 by ChadFiles
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Episode 8 - Gear Review - Jetboil PCS∞
Episode Show Notes∞
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Edited on 2008-02-08 23:20:41 by RyanCorder [added link to Google Video version of episode]
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Google Video version of Episode 8∞
Edited on 2008-02-08 13:19:22 by ChadFiles
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Edited on 2008-02-08 10:23:47 by ChadFiles [changing the status]
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Deletions:
Export/Upload/Publish
Edited on 2008-02-08 09:08:00 by ChadFiles [added links to other stoves]
Additions:
- Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove∞
Deletions:
- Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove Snowpeak Giga Stove Titanium GST-100
Edited on 2008-02-07 20:16:27 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Editing
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- Editing Competition (5/5) - There is simply not another system around that is as versatile.
Edited on 2008-02-07 19:41:06 by RyanCorder
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- (By Ryan) Maybe we should evaluate this rating? The new MSR Reactor∞ is very similar and is steadily gaining popularity.
Deletions:
- Maybe we should evaluate this rating? The new MSR Reactor∞ is very similar and is steadily gaining popularity.
Edited on 2008-02-07 10:46:22 by ChadFiles [Added comment about MSR Reactor]
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- (By Chad) I do not know. It think it is a viable option but the Jetboil still beats it. The Reactor is a bit lighter and a little more efficient; However, it costs way more and has a lot less features. We definitely need to mention it but I do not think it is better...yet.
Edited on 2008-02-07 02:08:34 by RyanCorder [note on Competition rating of 5/5]
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- Competition (5/5) - There is simply not another system around that is as versatile. Maybe we should evaluate this rating? The new MSR Reactor∞ is very similar and is steadily gaining popularity.
video footage of Firelite and Snowpeak stoves
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- Competition (5/5) - There is simply not another system around that is as versatile. Get pictures of Firelite and Snowpeak stoves
Edited on 2008-02-06 12:23:23 by ChadFiles
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Film
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Film
Edited on 2008-02-05 20:56:45 by MattPacker
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- One of, if not the, fastest most efficient cook stoves on the market.
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- On of, if not the, fastest most efficient cook stoves on the market.
Edited on 2008-02-05 15:00:12 by ChadFiles
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- It is an all in one cooking system that uses isobutane fuel to rapidly cook and boil water. What can it do
Edited on 2008-02-01 10:13:27 by ChadFiles
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Pre-production stuff...what to cover, script, etc
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Pre-production stuff...what to cover, script, etc
Edited on 2008-02-01 10:10:31 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Deletions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Edited on 2008-01-31 16:48:25 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Deletions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Edited on 2008-01-31 10:23:30 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Mention the Jetboil Recipe Site∞ (thanks MattPacker)
Deletions:
- Mention the [http://jetboil.com/Out_There/Recipes∞ Jetboil Recipe Site] (thanks MattPacker)
Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2008-01-31 10:22:37 by ChadFiles []
Additions:
I made it over to the local REI the other day to get some ideas about the MSR Reactor. I snapped a couple of shots with a camera phone, so they aren't the greatest, but you can get an idea. In the shot, you can see that we have placed the MSR Reactor (in two pieces, mug/bottom & fuel/stove) next to a fully assembled Jetboil PCS. There are a few other stoves in the background -- MSR Pocket Rocket, Snow Peak Giga Stove, MSR Superfly stove, and Vargo Decagon (alcohol, very UL).
Deletions:
I made it over to the local REI the other day to take get some ideas about the MSR Reactor. I snapped a couple of shots with a camera phone, so they aren't the greatest, but you can get an idea. In the shot, you can see that we have placed the MSR Reactor (in two pieces, mug/bottom & fuel/stove) next to a fully assembled Jetboil. There are a few other stoves in the background -- MSR Pocket Rocket, Snow Peak Giga Stove, MSR Superfly stove, and Vargo Decagon.
Edited on 2008-02-18 16:10:42 by RyanCorder [comparison notes and picture of the MSR Reactor]
Additions:
MSR Reactor info
I made it over to the local REI the other day to take get some ideas about the MSR Reactor. I snapped a couple of shots with a camera phone, so they aren't the greatest, but you can get an idea. In the shot, you can see that we have placed the MSR Reactor (in two pieces, mug/bottom & fuel/stove) next to a fully assembled Jetboil. There are a few other stoves in the background -- MSR Pocket Rocket, Snow Peak Giga Stove, MSR Superfly stove, and Vargo Decagon.As you can see, the MSR Reactor is noticeably larger. In fact, the Jetboil PCS easily fit inside the MSR Reactor with a good amount of room to spare. The pot to the MSR Reactor is reported as 1.7 litres. The clamp on the top is spring loaded and held into place by the small rubber grommet on the top -- you twist it in line with the slot on the handle to allow it to open up and gain access to the lid. MSR seems quite secretive about what is going on in the compartment below the pot, as it is welded on the bottom and you cannot remove it. However, photos of the unit on MSR's webpage show it without the spot welds, so it may just be welded into place in this demonstration unit. The stove itself has a screen on the top. Again, I'm not sure what all is going on in there, but I'm sure it has something to do with achieving maximum efficiency with the stove. We mentioned in the video review that the MSR Reactor is almost twice as heavy as the Jetboil PCS and the difference is very noticeably. At its weight, the Jetboil has the feel and perception of being light, but the MSR Reactor definitely feels heavy and quite bulky -- especially with such a large canister of fuel attached.
Overall, even with these observations, the MSR Reactor∞ seems to be a nice alternative -- to the Jetboil GCS∞. It has a larger capacity than even the GCS, so in retrospect, I wouldn't even consider it in the same class as the Jetboil PCS∞.
Edited on 2008-02-09 15:46:10 by ChadFiles
No differences.
Edited on 2008-02-09 15:45:51 by ChadFiles
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| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Published |
Episode 8 - Gear Review - Jetboil PCS∞
Episode Show Notes∞
Alternate Places to View
Blip.tv version of Episode 8∞Episode Components
Deletions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Final Publishing |
To Do List
- Pre-production stuff...what to cover, script, etc
- Film
- Editing
- Export/Upload/Publish
- Post-production...post show notes, etc
Topics to Cover
Edited on 2008-02-08 23:20:41 by RyanCorder [added link to Google Video version of episode]
Additions:
Google Video version of Episode 8∞
Edited on 2008-02-08 13:19:22 by ChadFiles
Additions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Final Publishing |
Deletions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Posting |
Edited on 2008-02-08 10:23:47 by ChadFiles [changing the status]
Additions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Posting |
- Export/Upload/Publish
Deletions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Editing |
Edited on 2008-02-08 09:08:00 by ChadFiles [added links to other stoves]
Additions:
- Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove∞
Deletions:
- Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove
Edited on 2008-02-07 20:16:27 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Editing
- Competition (4/5) - There are a few competitors that have similar products that give the Jetboil a run for its money. However, the Jetboil is currently better than anything available.
Deletions:
- Editing
- (By Ryan) Maybe we should evaluate this rating? The new MSR Reactor∞ is very similar and is steadily gaining popularity.
- (By Chad) I do not know. It think it is a viable option but the Jetboil still beats it. The Reactor is a bit lighter and a little more efficient; However, it costs way more and has a lot less features. We definitely need to mention it but I do not think it is better...yet.
- (By Ryan) No doubt the Jetboil is better, I was just saying that maybe we should adjust the score to 4/5 since there is direct competition now.
- (By Chad) I do not know. It think it is a viable option but the Jetboil still beats it. The Reactor is a bit lighter and a little more efficient; However, it costs way more and has a lot less features. We definitely need to mention it but I do not think it is better...yet.
Additional Tasks
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
- video footage of Firelite and Snowpeak stoves
Edited on 2008-02-07 19:41:06 by RyanCorder
Additions:
- (By Ryan) Maybe we should evaluate this rating? The new MSR Reactor∞ is very similar and is steadily gaining popularity.
- (By Ryan) No doubt the Jetboil is better, I was just saying that maybe we should adjust the score to 4/5 since there is direct competition now.
Deletions:
- Maybe we should evaluate this rating? The new MSR Reactor∞ is very similar and is steadily gaining popularity.
Edited on 2008-02-07 10:46:22 by ChadFiles [Added comment about MSR Reactor]
Additions:
- (By Chad) I do not know. It think it is a viable option but the Jetboil still beats it. The Reactor is a bit lighter and a little more efficient; However, it costs way more and has a lot less features. We definitely need to mention it but I do not think it is better...yet.
Edited on 2008-02-07 02:08:34 by RyanCorder [note on Competition rating of 5/5]
Additions:
- Competition (5/5) - There is simply not another system around that is as versatile.
Deletions:
- Competition (5/5) - There is simply not another system around that is as versatile.
Edited on 2008-02-06 12:23:23 by ChadFiles
Additions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Editing |
Deletions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | In Production |
Edited on 2008-02-05 20:56:45 by MattPacker
Additions:
- One of, if not the, fastest most efficient cook stoves on the market.
Deletions:
- On of, if not the, fastest most efficient cook stoves on the market.
Edited on 2008-02-05 15:00:12 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- It is an all in one cooking system that uses isobutane fuel to rapidly cook and boil water.
- On of, if not the, fastest most efficient cook stoves on the market.
- Packs away neatly inside of itself.
- Accessories, there are a myriad of accessories that make backcountry cooking easier and better.
- Film it boiling a cup of water
- Film it making coffee
- Show the frying pan
- Show the utensils (spatula, fork and spoon)
- Fast and efficient
- Self contained
- Versitile
- Expensive
- Could be made from titanium
- Very Nice could live without it if I had to but would rather not.
- Usability/Usefulness (5/5) - Pull it apart attach the cup, press the button and off you go. Very simple.
- Price (4/5) - It is a bit pricey especially if you buy accessories but for what you get it is a good deal.
- Quality (5/5) - It is very sturdy and well built. Very few points of failure especially when collapsed.
- Competition (5/5) - There is simply not another system around that is as versatile.
Edited on 2008-02-01 10:13:27 by ChadFiles
Additions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | In Production |
Deletions:
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Pre-production |
Edited on 2008-02-01 10:10:31 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Deletions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Edited on 2008-01-31 16:48:25 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Deletions:
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
Edited on 2008-01-31 10:23:30 by ChadFiles
Additions:
- Mention the Jetboil Recipe Site∞ (thanks MattPacker)
Deletions:
- Mention the [http://jetboil.com/Out_There/Recipes∞ Jetboil Recipe Site] (thanks MattPacker)
Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2008-01-31 10:22:37 by ChadFiles []
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About the Episode
| Title | Gear Review - Jetboil PCS |
| About | Review of the Jetboil PCS |
| Release Date | Feb. 8 2007 |
| Status | Pre-production |
To Do List
- Pre-production stuff...what to cover, script, etc
- Film
- Editing
- Export/Upload/Publish
- Post-production...post show notes, etc
Topics to Cover
- What is a Jetboil
- Why a Jetboil?
- Mention the [http://jetboil.com/Out_There/Recipes∞ Jetboil Recipe Site] (thanks MattPacker)
- Alternatives
- Firelite Titanium Esbit Wing Stove
- Snowpeak Giga Stove Titanium GST-100
- Pros
- Cons
- Grade
Additional Tasks
- Create a grading scale and publish it on the wiki
- Get pictures of Firelite and Snowpeak stoves