The actual handle on the FireMaple is a very nice touch! Seems like a pretty good value. I don't carry any of the super-lights, but maybe one day I will venture into that territory!
Man they are really neat systems to use & I’ve been successful with the Jetboil for years now. But the FireMaple is gonna be fun I think 👌🏼😎 Thanks Dave!
I have several stoves. I have canister stoves, alcohol stove, the Svea 123 (which is the best in my opinion), but I never got into the Jetboil system. I thought it was too limiting, as I can only boil things. But I do admire the construction and the idea. I have to show you my home made alcohol stove. It's a little tin I stuffed with ceramic wool. The wool hold the alcohol and acts like a wick. Not only does it burn longer, but it also makes it hotter. Which was one of the criticism of alcohol stoves. Best yet it was super cheap.
@@MrLeonidas0001 Yes because MSR sort is a bit iconic when it comes to these types of systems. I think many see them and just go, hey, yeah, a Jetboil, when it isn't. At least in my part of the world. I'm yet to have one in the "arsenal" as yet but if my kid sees this, I think one might come his way?????
JetBoil does what is says, I have had one since they first came out. Bought the FireMaple as a back up but use it for day trips and fishing, the FireMaple has one advantage, apart from price. it can simmer for cooking etc.
Right now I've got an MSR pocket rocket, (The smaller one with no igniter) Valtcan Titanium cup (750ml) with a bail and butterfly handles, it fits a 110 g fuel bottle, the stove itself and the little jet boil stabilizer tripod. Plus a cotton bandana to use as a hot pot holder. I've been thinking about moving to a system like a jetboil or fire maple because of the heat exchanger. I was wondering if it really gave you that much of an advantage over just a flat bottom cup? Also not a huge fan of the thermal wrap the jet boils have because it takes away your ability to cook over a real fire if you're out of gas. Every time I use the little jetboil fuel tripod I feel like I'm going to snap the thing 🤣 It's never broken on me thankfully, But I feel like it could happen every time I use it.
That’s not a bad little system you have. I do believe the Jetboil type has benefits time wise compared to traditional methods. And I’m sure you could remove that heat sleeve if absolutely necessary - I’ve never ran out of fuel in the wild & I always bring a spare can. And those little tripods are TOUGH. Not sure about FireMaple tripod yet. You should try one!