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Jetboil, Inc.
IndustryBackpacking stoves
Founded2001
FounderDwight Aspinwall, Perry Dowst
Headquarters
Manchester, New Hampshire
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Production output
Backpacking stoves
US 25.6 million (2013)[1][2]
US 19.3 million (2013)[1][2]
OwnerJohnson Outdoors, Inc.
Websitewww.jetboil.com

JetBoil manufactures and markets lightweight gas-fueled portable stoves used primarily for backpacking.[3]

Founded in 2001,[4][5][2] Jetboil Inc. is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has been owned by Johnson Outdoors since November 2012.[6]

Company history

Jetboil was formed in 2001 by Dwight Aspinwall and Perry Dowst.[7][8] They set up their first factory at a former woolen mill in Guild, New Hampshire,[7] and the company debuted at the Outdoor Retailers trade show in Salt Lake City in the summer of 2003.[9] Later, Dowst became the President and CEO of Jetboil.[9][10]

In 2006, Jetboil moved their headquarters from Guild to Manchester, New Hampshire.[7][11]

Prior to February 2009, Jetboil cooking systems utilised three different types of valves, labelled as types "A," "B," and "C," valves.[12] Approximately 15,000 units with the B style valve were sold between 10 July and 9 September 2008. Jetboil received several reports of leaking gas from B valves, five resulting in fires.[13] No injuries were ever reported.[13] A study determined that tight screw threads in the valve could allow gas to leak and sometimes ignite.[14] In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jetboil discontinued this valve style in February 2009.[12]

On 3 August 2010, Jetboil filed a lawsuit against Fenix Outdoor AB, Primus AB, Brunton, Inc., and NA Gear LLC, claiming that these companies had infringed a number of US patents by manufacturing and selling the EtaSolo stove.[15] In the fall of 2010 Primus answered these allegations asserting both defenses and counterclaims that they did not infringe the asserted patents and that the patents-in-suit were invalid.[16] Before the lawsuit had been resolved Jetboil agreed to dismiss its complaint with prejudice, and Primus agreed to dismiss their counterclaims.[17] On 31 March 2011 the US District Court for the District of Delaware entered an order dismissing with prejudice the lawsuit.[17]

In November 2012, Dowst and Aspinwall sold Jetboil to Racine, Wisconsin-based Johnson Outdoors for a price of $16 million.[6][9] Dowst transitioned to the role of senior adviser of the company.[6]

Design and operation

File:Fluxring.jpg
Bottom view of the heat exchanger.
File:Jetboil burner bottom.JPG
Bottom view of the burner of a Jetboil Sol, showing the adjustment valve (left), push-button igniter switch (bottom right), and type C screw-on valve (centre).

Stove models include a neoprene-insulated pot (commonly called a billycan) and bottom-located heat exchanger and burner with adjustment valve. Certain models feaure a push-button electric igniter.[18]

Pots for the stove systems (except two discontinued models) are cup-shaped and are taller than they are wide. A ring of ruffled metal around the bottom shields the burner from wind, while directing heat to the base of the pot.[19] The ring and burner, along with a coiled heat exchanger at the bottom of the stove all work to contain heat, allowing the Jetboil to boil water in an average of two minutes and fifteen seconds.[20]

The company markets its fuel, consisting of a mixture of propane and isobutane, as "JetPower".[21] The fuel canister screws to the bottom of the burner. Two types of screw-on valves, types A and C are found on the cooking system burners, depending on the type.[13] A type B valve was discontinued, having allowed gas to leak and ignite.[14]

Several stove models feature a stabilizing tripod (for the base of the fuel canister) as well as a plastic cup, which covers the heat exchanger during storage.[22]

Products

Stoves

Original Personal Cooking System

The first Jetboil Personal Cooking System (PCS) was released in January 2004.[23] It weighed 15 ounces (425 grams) but received mixed reviews from experts, due to its poor performance in cold weather.[24] This system made the first use of the FluxRing, which has since been used on stoves not manufactured by Jetboil.[25] The PCS used an isobutane fuel and took just under four minutes to boil.[23] The PCS won many best new product awards, including from ISPO, an international trade show for outdoor equipment in Munich, Germany, Backpacker Magazine, Outside Magazine, Men’s Journal.[26] Time Magazine listed the Jetboil PCS as one of the "Most Inventions of 2004," and Popular Science listed it as one of the "Best of What's New" that same year.[27][28]

Group Cooking System

The Jetboil Group Cooking system was released in 2006 [29][30] with a 1.6 litre pot (wider than tall)[31] and capable of boiling water at full capacity in approximately five minutes.[29][32] The system included a pot support and a fuel canister stabilizer base[32] and weighed 16 ounces.[32]

Helios

File:Jetboil helios.jpg
A Jetboil Helios in action.

The Jetboil Helios was the first successful Jetboil group cooking system, released in the spring of 2008 and based on the design of the original GCS.[33] It consisted of a two litre cooking pot with an adjacent inverted fuel canister, attached to the stove by a hose.[33] The inverted fuel canister was done for better cold weather performance, as pure butane freezes at low temperatures.[34] The pot measured 7.75 inches across and 3.5 inches deep.[33] The whole stove, including the fuel canister, can be stored inside the pot.[33] The December 2008 issue of Men's Journal awarded the Helios with the Gear of the Year Award and The Gear Junkie listed the Helios with a Top 10 Gear of the Year for 2008 award.[35] The Helios was discontinued in early 2014 when it was replaced by the Joule.[36]

Flash

The Flash Cooking System was released in late 2009.[37] It consists of a one litre cup with a heat indicator on the sleeve,[37] and is made in different colours, making it multipurpose.[38] It boils water in approximately 2.25 minutes.[38] A smaller version of the Flash, dubbed the "Flash Java Kit," consists of a coffee press, and is chiefly for brewing coffee.[39]

Zip

File:Jetboil zip.jpg
Jetboil Zip, the simplest of all Jetboil stoves.

The Zip was released in the spring of 2011,[40] is based on the original Jetboil PCS design, and is the simplest of Jetboil systems.[40] Consisting of a black 0.8 litre aluminum cup,[40][41] the stove features an adjustable burner and is lit via match or portable lighter.[42] The system weighs 9.5 ounces (12.2 ounces with fuel and accessories)[40][41] and boils water in two and a half minutes.[40]

Sol TI

File:Jetboil Sol-TI.jpg
A Jetboil Sol TI in action

The Sol TI Premium Cooking Set was released in the spring of 2011[43] featuring a light-weight titanium cup as well as lighter lid, burner and heat exchanger fins.[24] Weighing 5.3 ounces (9.9 ounces with fuel and accessories)[41][44] the system incorporates a pressure regulator to provide even combustion as fuel is burned.[24] The SOL TI can boil water within 1.5 to 1.75 minutes,[25] is the lightest Jetboil system.[44] and received the Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Award in 2011.[45]

Sol Advanced

The Sol Advanced Cooking System was introduced in 2011,[46] with a 0.8 litre aluminum cup, push-button electric igniter and weight of 10.5 ounces.[47] This model also features a pressure regulator and boils water in approximately two minutes.[46][47]

Sumo AL

File:Jetboil sumo al.jpg
A Jetboil Sumo AL with bowl set

The Sumo Aluminum (AL) system was released in June 2012[48] featuring a light-weight aluminum cup.[49] The set, including two 23-ounce polypropylene bowls and one 15-ounce bowl (both with sipper lids)[50] is orange in color, with sleeves on the bowl and cook pot reversible to grey.[50] The set is self-storing, with the bowls fitting inside the can.[50]

Sumo TI

The Sumo Titanium (TI) Group Cooking system was released in June 2012[48] featuring lighter weight.[49] Performing to temperatures as low as 20 °F (−7 °C), able to boils water in approximately 4.25 minutes[49] and suitable for group cooking,[49] the stove features a light-weight cup titanium, as well as lighter lid, burner and heat exchanger fins.[24] Weightin 9.8 ounces (278 g),[24] the stove won the OutDoor Industry Award for 2011.[51]

Joule

File:Jetboil-Joule.jpg
Jetboil Joule cooking system

The Joule was released in mid 2013.[52] It consists of a 2.5 litre pot and is fueled by an inverted liquid-feed butane canister.[34] The inverted fuel canister allows the stove to use every last little bit of fuel and preheats the fuel by running the fuel line through the flame.[52] The Joule, unlike the other Jetboil stoves, consists only of a stove base and pot and contains no accessories.[34] The Joule has a wider range on the adjustment valve and a metal wall around the heat exchanger coils.[52] The Joule's total weight is 27.6 ounces.[34] The Joule won the OutDoor Industry Award in Friedrichshafen, Germany in July 2013 and the The Gear Institute’s Best New Gear Award in August 2013.[53] The Joule was presented with the National Geographic Gear of the Year award in April 2014.[54]

MiniMo

The MiniMo is a stove introduced in the summer of 2014. The stove has a 1 litre pot, and places an emphasis on typical house cooking.[55] The stove also consists of a valve type not used before that allows control of the output of the flame.[56] This feature was added to prevent food in the bottom of the cup from overcooking.[56] The MiniMo also has removable heat-safe handles.[56] The whole stove weighs 14.6 ounces.[55]

Fuel

Jetpower

Jetpower, also spelled JetPower, is a fuel that consists of an isobutane and propane mix, which allows function in low and high temperatures.[57] Consequently, the fuel is unofficially nicknamed the "four season mix."[58] The fuel canisters are available in three sizes: 100 grams (0.22 lb), 230 grams (0.51 lb), and 450 grams (0.99 lb).[59]

Accessories

File:Jetboil accessories.jpg
A Jetboil fry pan, cook pot, and utensil set.

Since 2005, Jetboil has marketed accessories for its cooking systems[30][60] including a lightweight coffee press, replacement lids, mesh strainers,[30] a support and stabilizer kit (facilitates frying pan and pot use with the stoves),[30] replacement parts (lids, sleeves, cups, pots, tripods, and stove mounts),[61] compatible pots and pans,[60] utensils and plastic plates,[60] and a tool (marketed as the CrunchIt) for puncturing holes in used fuel canisters prior to recycling.[62]

See also

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