Jetboil Flash Stove

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Jetboil Flash Stove and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 89 (out of 100) 
User Rating: 4.6 stars   
Expert Rating 4.0 stars

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Fast, efficient and can be taken anywhere.
  • Components all fit securing inside the stove for packing.
  • The logo on the side changes color when the water inside is boiling.
  • Clean and mess-proof.
  • Great for not only backpacking but also camping.
  • Boils water faster than my car caming stove.
  • Measuring lines on inside of container are helpful.

Expert Reviews

  • No frills and great value if you want to boil water quickly.
  • Excellent backpacking stove that is compact, ultralight and self-contained.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The color boiling indicator on the side stopped working.
  • Wind can affect its performance.
  • Not all 3rd party fuel canisters fit in the cup for packing.
  • The ignition stopped working after about 100 uses.
  • Does not simmer, so only good for boiling water.
  • No base to support frying pan.
  • If you want to be able to simmer, look at the MiniMo, not the Flash.

Expert Reviews

  • Wind can slow it down.
  • The MiniMo is more versatile and performs better across the board.
  • Other stoves are faster in the cold or the wind.
  • Must allow pot to cool before removing it from stove.
  • The bottom cup is weak.

Summary:

The Jetboil Flash Stove is lightweight, efficient and easy to use. While not the best in cold and windy conditions, nor able to simmer, the Flash provides a reliable option for backpackers looking primarily to boil water quickly.

Media:

Notes:

User rankings were reviewed across the web and expert rankings were reviewed on outdoorgearlab, sectionhiker, gearinstitute.