A brilliant side-by-side comparison of a significantly more affordable option. Well done. (Also, extra points for the cat on the fence at 7:00 Impeccable timing) Thanks Paul and I hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy. ATB from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 - Darby
As someone born and raised in America I grew up on Spam. There are things about the can that even I didn't know until my late twenties. You can find this enough on line but not necessarily on the Spam website. If you squeeze the short ends together you will hear a pop. That releases the vacuum around and under the meat. If you squeeze a little it will bend the can enough that it stays open and when you flip the can over the meat will come out easier. It may not slide right out but it will be easier, and you won't have to punch a hole in the bottom. Hope this helps you.
That Tacama looks the same dimensions as my Jetboil Sumo. I can hold everything inside it including a 230g gas can as well. Here in Australia a budget $50 Jetboil clone has also hit our cheap stores (K-Mart) in the past few weeks. Looks more like a direct Jetboil copy than the the Tacama you demo'd here ... best thing though, they also released a cheap gas canister for sale as well. Only $4.96 for a 230g can as opposed to a genuine Jetboil 230g gas can that costs me $12 at the local camping store. Yet to test it out bush yet to see how it compares but for $4.95 I can buy 2 of them and still have $3 in my pocket ;) The best bit of these Jetboil clones is - it helps more people get into hiking/backpacking without needing to spend a fortune. If it works for a year while they get out bush and figure out if they like hiking/backpacking then its money well spent I reckon ;)
Australian Gasmate has had these for as long as Jetboil has been around and like all Gasmate they are AU gas safety approved, Cost me $65au around eight years ago
well. It's been 2 years, do you know the difference between the two types of gas? jetboil use propane but I don't know about other brands, but propane is burn hotter more heat is faster, and faster is fuel efficient, and fuel efficient is money efficient . You can buy cheap cars but you should buy normal gas , don't fall for cheap gas
Been backpacking best part of 40 years and I wouldn’t put either of those in my kit, let alone pay over a ton for one, them jetboils, 140 quid for a single burner with a pan on it, they come along ! 😆
I never understand why it would be such an issue for the majority……usually when camping, we are thee to relax and take it all in. And mainly to get away from the rat race, to slow down and reconnect with the speed of nature, If somebody can’t wait an extra 2 mins for water to boil they must be the busiest camper around. Lol. For the small differences I couldn’t justify Laing the extra for the jet oil…….the oex is amazing kit for the money even if slightly larger.
i have to agree with you the difference between boils is irrelevant for me however the price is , i have the OEX along with most of my camping equipment which is all OEX and in all fairness the quality is exceptional for what you pay
You are so right! I have my Stanley Master thermos bottle with close to boiling water at hand all day long if I need a rapid thermal action! :) I can't imagine any situation when you have to boil a water fast when touring, apart of giving a birth! :)
@@flightographist Valid point However I use a MSR PR 2 with a cheap Chinese heat exchanger pot similar to the JB But used a Dremel to cut three slots so it fits the MSR arms and brings the burner to 25mm from the pot base. This has reduced the boil time for 500ml to 2min 30 sec so gas usage is not far off the Jet Boil for half the price.
Following on from my last request - just like to say your reviews are spot on. By that I mean they are honest and something to rely on. Please keep this ethos and your channel will grow. Best wishes.
I disagree with this reply I have run a test just now even though I did not need to as I know my stoves, this review is not spot on and in fact far from it, your response has no foundation John as you have not compared it to a test you did yourself.
@@johnmclean5957 I understood that you have not tested, my comment was more to do with the fact pauls testing is inaccurate and you without having tested this unit yourself have endorsed Pauls review, with the its a spot on review comment, which is not the case.
Alpkit do a great one as well. I think they're good and they have a place. Like you say you might have a bugget. £35 is a great entery level stove. Great video. Thanks.
OMG you are reading in my mind because I was just looking for a quick and honest opinion about them.. Thanks for inspiration 👍👍👍 And hopefully see you soon somewhere on the trail 🏞️🏞️
The right choice! Totally reliable, super cheap and old school! The mini trangia is ace. I am against the gas stoves as most people simply bin the old cannisters causing more waste. Great review, always fair and well informed. Great channel Paul👍
A better test might be measure how much gas they use to boil the same amount of water. Just weigh the cylinders before and after. You’d then know how how well it might last on a weekend trip. No point in boiling water in one minute if it uses half your gas to do it 😀😀
I've had original jetboil for about 15 years its never let me down and you can fit a small gas canister pot support and a plastic stove support in. You can also regulate the simmer on it but it's a bit of a fiddle as it's just round plastic control and doesn't stick out from the burner. Great review Paul 👍
Hi Paul, point of information... you can fit the regulator and gas canisters into the minimo... just remove the pot support. I regularly use mine without the pot support... all fits in one unit.
I picked one up in go outdoors last week. I have been looking at the jet boil, but just couldn't justify the price. I had seen a review on the fire maple and for a lot less than the jet boil and was looking to get that. I then see this in store,took it out the box and its the same as the fire maple. So for £35 it was in my basket. Used a couple of times whilst out walking and paddleboarding and it works a treat. On a side note when I timed it to boil 0.5ltr of water it came in at 3.35 minutes. Great review btw Paul.
Ive had meltdowns of 3 of them with the 4th one they didnt want to replace it anymore what is plastic doing underneith a burner anyway they say its heat resistent it should be fire proof in my oppinion a money squeezing company
Yes, The price difference is big but that's not the whole story. The joy of using a piece of kit that works smoothly and feels better due to its better construction is worth a lot over the lifetime of the product. Also the old adage still holds true; “ Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” -Aldo Gucci.
Both appear to do what they are intended to do and do it fast. My complaint is the noise and having to carry the fuel canister , empty or full. I like alcohol or wood burning , especially the wood burning. I camp in a Jungle hammock so twigs and small branches are handy. What I really like , they are quiet when operating and later you can even have a small fire ( Affectionately called a Backpackers TV ) in it. Plus when I'm camping I do not get in a hurry , hurrying is for when I'm at home.
You found a cooking method that suits your purpose. Others like the gas stoves because they boil fast and are consistent. They want to get those miles down and not fiddle with alcohol or wood. Sometimes there are fire bans too so you can't use a wood stove.
If anyone has bought a Jobsworth X2 from January 2021 there is a manufacturing recall for safety’s reasons Ali express have all the details on there site . Keep safe fellow campers . Paul you do a fantastic job with all your video’s helps so many in getting out and buying the correct gear thank you Paul .
Paul, that's the main problem I had with the Mini. I just purchased a spare MicroMo cup and that solved the issue. Both the 1L and .8L cups will fit all the components inside. Love your videos keep up the great work.
I do like this chimney type stove, good in windy conditions and the pot twists and clicks into the stove, it feels more stable. I just bought a Jetboil copycat, Fjern, from Sport Pursuit. £50, can’t wait to try it out!
@6:52 Oh, that's a very good point. I think I might just go wiCAT!! CAAAAAAAAAT!!!! CAT! THERE'S A CAT!!!! C~A~T!!! ...where were we? oh yea...I might go with the budget one
Interesting and good review. I was just looking the other day for a stove, looked at the Jet Boil and MSR windburner then spotted the OEX on sale in Go Outdoors and it was a no brainer for me. I could pack everything in it and just go, even on short one day hikes. It's obviously not as efficient however an extra minute or so of waiting around just isn't an issue 95% of the time. I also put my spork in it and a couple of extra's like a bit of oil and salt.
My first stove was a jet boil minimo, great for boiling water. Now use a Soto windmaster with an alpkit ti pot. Which is great and also great with other Pans. Wouldn’t go back to a jetboil. Good video Paul.
Keep up the great work love the videos looking forward to going backpacking with my dad once the restrictions are lifted and looking forwards to starting lots of adventures together and spending more time with him as he was often away on business trips in his previous job and I didn’t get to spend much quality time with him.
We have the OEX stove, I just couldn't justify the JetBoil price. My best adventure buddy has your JetBoil and we had a brew off and she did marginally beat me but I did drink my brew before her!!! We even stopped video to get the stove out of the back of my van to go through it with you!! Great video Paul, thanks a lot.
Great video, you have knack of clear explanation in an unhurried way. I have Primus Eta stove, similar to these two, been very reliable and delighted with it
Think i will stick with the trusty trangia....you know how much fuel you have and virtually nothing to break. Boil time is more often than not irrelevant. Had my daily driver - trangia over 9 years and only had one issue (driver error) o ring burnt! Really enjoyed this vid..... and often toyed with the idea of getting a gas burner but never bothered lol....cheers
I have been using the OEX for over a year and have been pleased with it and I like the way it all packs away. I really wanted a jet boil but the eye watering price of it and the accessories were beyond justification. But there is no saying I won’t buy one in the future but I will have to think long and hard . Always great to watch your channel and keep up the good work.
I just use a simple meths stove with a wind deflector and my pan is a Primus LiTech Trek Kettle both have lasted about five years, the best stove and pan combo is what you are used to.
Great informative video of these two camping stoves. I purchased the Jetboil MiniMo around a year ago and have found it very good. Repacking the stove - place the burner/protective bag upside down in the container first. Next place a 100g gas canister on top of the burner right way up. Vertically slide the base support in between the side of the canister and container. Place two tea bags and a small plastic container with dried milk in. Clip the lid on to top of the container. Bingo, great for those people who drink tea. Place the pan support in a plastic container within the frying pan, job done.
Nice video mate, going on a camping trip in a few months and I have no idea what I need, let alone how to cook on these stoves. So thanks for your help
I am in Australia, I've recently purchased a similar knock off jetboil it was $50 Australian. I think given the price its fantastic! I don't have much of a budget to buy equipment and in Australia everything is expensive! Lol so it works well for me! Also I love that the fuel fits in the pot so I only have one thing to find in my bag!
I already have the Jetboil Sumo - so I grabbed a few of the cheap 230g gas canisters that K-Mart also have .... same size at Tentworld for a Jetboil one is $12.95 ;)
I just bought the OEX and its now £80. I usually use (and love) the basic pocket rocket style stove, the amazon £10 pot n lid. The gas, stove, cloth, spoon and lighter all fit inside the small pot, very compact and light. The OEX just seems more sturdy and safe for car. camping
I use a msr superfly and have done for the past 15 years, it's always done the job, it has a large burner, piezo lighter and takes both types of gas bottle fittings which is handy traveling in Eastern Europe. I have been using a tiny cheap Chinese thing which I was given and must admit also works well but is noisy, it does have a piezo lighter and worked well at 8.5 thousand feet 2 years ago.
OEX do make some great kit. I took the OEX Traverse inflatable mat all over europe with me and it was perfect. From mountains in the arctic circle to forests of Latvia.
Hi Paul, another great video, many thanks. I use a Jetboil Flash which does me fine as I really only boil water rather than cook full on meals when I'm out. It has the same "all or nothing" gas valve as the OEX but as you say if you're really careful you can simmer with. The Flash is basically made to get water from 0 to 100C in as quick a time as possible. With a new gas cannister it will boil 750ml water in 2 to 2.5 minutes. Boil times extend slightly as the gas pressure drops in the cannister as it empties but it's still very rapid. Gas efficiency is great - I get at least a dozen boils of 750ml water from one small cannister (100g). I have heard reports that the Jetboils are not great in windy conditions - not sure if anyone has any views on that - but I've not found it an issue with the Flash personally. Just stick your rucksack up wind of the stove as a break and job done. Keep up the good work mate!
Thanks, this was very informative... I like the fact you can not only get the gas canister inside the cheaper stove but a bigger one too. Also I personally prefer the classic pan handle feature. However, the adjustability of the flame and the boil time on the expensive model, I think, makes this the stove of choice 👍 Now all this said, lets get the important thing... HP sauce verses Daddies !!! There's no comparison to be made, both are unique and to be enjoyed without moderation 😋🥰😂
Great review Paul. I'm still using my 30 year old trangia. I use the meths burner in the summer months and have a gas burner for the winter months when the meths is slower due to the lower temperatures. I have toyed with the idea of getting a jetboil! But my trangia still does the business so slow to change! Keep up the good work.
Very fair review Paul, many thanks. Think it is a great entry price for the OEX and after that you take your personal choice. I have just bought the Sotu Windmaster for my first stove and looking forward to using it . Take care
Great comparison, I think the cheaper one gives people a chance to get some kit and get out there using it. Seems to be you get what you pay for. I can see the attraction of these all in one kits and where they will excel, I was very tempted by the windburner, still using a pocket rocket 2 though. Thank you for the vlog, nice and informative and up to your usual standard Paul, keep them coming... 👍
Got the tocanna as I was just starting out. It is more basic but that's reflected in the price. For now I'll keep it as I can wait an extra 2 minutes waiting for water to boil. I can also fit a collapsible cup into the lid. Like the control for simmering with the jetboil though, so maybe one for the future.
This is also sold as a FireMaple FMS-X2 on sites like AliExpress. Have used mine for a couple of camping trips now and the only criticism I have of it is that it doesn't pour very well as there's no lip, aside from that, it's an amazing little stove and very efficient! Well worth 50 euros!
hi Paul great review, I'm just starting out and reviews like this really help. As for the spam start with a low heat and adjust higher to brown off. you will have all the fat you need to doo your egg in.
Great review thanks Paul, I’m thinking about getting something along those lines to use as well as my Pocket rocket, I do love Msr kit but the OEX for £40 is a steal. Keep em coming mate. Atb. Tony
very good comparison, I recently picked up a fire maple version of the OEX and I love it for doing noodles in its so convenient. I have added a jay cloth that I wrap round the burner to stop it scraping and clanking in the cup when in transit.
Just as a fyi there's an aliexpress/ebay stove kit by the name of "Mapleleaf" which is also a Jetboil clone and seems to be 99% the same as the cooking kit you tested. I got mine out yesterday when I saw your video. 0,5L of water (room temperature) boiled in 2:18 using a butane/propane mix gas.
I still have my OG PCS, that also carried an 100g fuel canister as well. Though tbh these days it's a bit like Triggers broom, it's had a new cozy, new measure cup, lid and burner the only thing that's OG was the actual body cup ☺️
I got both jet-boil and oex both do a great job, and yes if you on a budget OEX is the one for you, at the end of the day both will cook your food and boil your water one may be faster than the other, great video mate nice one.... ady
I use a jetboil flash, its a good 5 years old its been all over the world with me and still brews up as good as day one plus you can fit everything inside like the OEX, you can pick them up for £80-£90 now
Great review again, I use MSR DLX in spring summer autumn and in the winter I use Optimus Vega fine down to -15 degrees her in Norway .keep up the good work Paul Messner . Regards Espen K Andersen
Perhaps having been around camping gear since the 1970s, the fast adjustment on the OEX doesn’t seem like much an issue. Once any stove heats up it should hold adjustment and not change. Fair and balanced review as usual, and reminds me of what we’ve been missing all year, the outdoors and happier times 👍
I bought the tacana last week for making brews while out hiking. Used it twice now. Can't fault it for 25 quid. Not sure why you would choose either of these for gourmet cooking but for boiling water quickly you can't go wrong. Quick tip for getting canned meat out quickly: just give the sides of the tin a quick buzz with the stove. Pops out clean as a whistle. Great vid by the way.
Great comparison, with each stove nicely demonstrated to show their strong and weak points. Thank you for taking the effort in making this video. P.s. I could murder a spam roll with brown sauce right now.
Since the Jetboil is much more efficient, the operating costs will be far less too. That is also a very important factor to consider. Great review though!
My OEX stove arrived today and on a first test run, the flame control seems to be better than the one tested in the video. Possibly, this has an improved regulator. I paid £45 from Go Outdoors. The packing system demonstrated works with the Go System gas canister with no problems.
I agree. Mine arrived today and the simmer control was the first thing I tested and I am more than impressed. Also the boil time for 500ml was somewhere between 2 and 2 and a half minutes. I turned my back and found it at a full rolling boil at 2 1/2 minutes so not sure when it actually started boiling. That’s good enough for me so haven’t even bothered testing again.
Didn't scroll through all the comments to see if this has been suggested, but I believe the fuel can be stored in the pot. Have the base of the fuel canister nest in the stove. Then place them on their side and they should fit into the pot. It is a bit counterintuitive. My son in law has a jet boil and that is how we got it to work. There are also videos showing the process out there if my explanation isn't good enough.
Is it just me or did anyone else get the cold shivers up the spine when Paul was sliding that one stove across that slate table? Gak!! 😖😖😱 😂😂
A brilliant side-by-side comparison of a significantly more affordable option. Well done. (Also, extra points for the cat on the fence at 7:00 Impeccable timing)
Thanks Paul and I hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy. ATB from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 - Darby
Definitely extra points for the cat 🐈
As someone born and raised in America I grew up on Spam. There are things about the can that even I didn't know until my late twenties. You can find this enough on line but not necessarily on the Spam website. If you squeeze the short ends together you will hear a pop. That releases the vacuum around and under the meat. If you squeeze a little it will bend the can enough that it stays open and when you flip the can over the meat will come out easier. It may not slide right out but it will be easier, and you won't have to punch a hole in the bottom. Hope this helps you.
Oh that's genius. I'm a try that asap
Grew up on spam? Sure you're not from yorkshire?
I was distracted by the curious cat 🐈 😅
Where?
@@albionpatterns3986 6:55
And a Black one at that 😳 😊
That Tacama looks the same dimensions as my Jetboil Sumo. I can hold everything inside it including a 230g gas can as well. Here in Australia a budget $50 Jetboil clone has also hit our cheap stores (K-Mart) in the past few weeks. Looks more like a direct Jetboil copy than the the Tacama you demo'd here ... best thing though, they also released a cheap gas canister for sale as well. Only $4.96 for a 230g can as opposed to a genuine Jetboil 230g gas can that costs me $12 at the local camping store. Yet to test it out bush yet to see how it compares but for $4.95 I can buy 2 of them and still have $3 in my pocket ;)
The best bit of these Jetboil clones is - it helps more people get into hiking/backpacking without needing to spend a fortune. If it works for a year while they get out bush and figure out if they like hiking/backpacking then its money well spent I reckon ;)
did the cheap gas clog up your stove? it's known to be dirty.
Australian Gasmate has had these for as long as Jetboil has been around and like all Gasmate they are AU gas safety approved, Cost me $65au around eight years ago
well. It's been 2 years, do you know the difference between the two types of gas?
jetboil use propane but I don't know about other brands, but propane is burn hotter
more heat is faster, and faster is fuel efficient, and fuel efficient is money efficient . You can buy cheap cars but you should buy normal gas , don't fall for cheap gas
Great review mate, a lot of people don’t mention the simmer controls and the importance of it when you want to cook and not boil. Stay safe . Hardy
Been backpacking best part of 40 years and I wouldn’t put either of those in my kit, let alone pay over a ton for one, them jetboils, 140 quid for a single burner with a pan on it, they come along ! 😆
I love camping I don't think I'd ever go wild camping but I love the experience I love your videos too I like to learn from them
Such an informative and calm approach, bloody pleasure to watch mate.
I never understand why it would be such an issue for the majority……usually when camping, we are thee to relax and take it all in. And mainly to get away from the rat race, to slow down and reconnect with the speed of nature, If somebody can’t wait an extra 2 mins for water to boil they must be the busiest camper around. Lol. For the small differences I couldn’t justify Laing the extra for the jet oil…….the oex is amazing kit for the money even if slightly larger.
i have to agree with you the difference between boils is irrelevant for me however the price is , i have the OEX along with most of my camping equipment which is all OEX and in all fairness the quality is exceptional for what you pay
You are so right! I have my Stanley Master thermos bottle with close to boiling water at hand all day long if I need a rapid thermal action! :) I can't imagine any situation when you have to boil a water fast when touring, apart of giving a birth! :)
Agree. But if out for multi days, the less time to boil, the less gas is used.
@@josephkahlich3326 at 10 bucks a can, the cost difference is made up in one season with a jet boil vs the junker.
@@flightographist Valid point
However I use a MSR PR 2 with a cheap Chinese heat exchanger pot similar to the JB
But used a Dremel to cut three slots so it fits the MSR arms and brings the burner to 25mm from the pot base.
This has reduced the boil time for 500ml to 2min 30 sec so gas usage is not far off the Jet Boil for half the price.
Cheers Paul. Good review. I couldn't half of grabbed that Spam butty off you. Love the Cat doing its own thing in the background too.
Great video. I have the oex stove and I love it. Especially as it fits a boil in the bag meal.
Following on from my last request - just like to say your reviews are spot on. By that I mean they are honest and something to rely on. Please keep this ethos and your channel will grow. Best wishes.
I disagree with this reply I have run a test just now even though I did not need to as I know my stoves, this review is not spot on and in fact far from it, your response has no foundation John as you have not compared it to a test you did yourself.
@@nemie240 how right you are. I didn't do a test myself - because Paul did one.
@@johnmclean5957 I understood that you have not tested, my comment was more to do with the fact pauls testing is inaccurate and you without having tested this unit yourself have endorsed Pauls review, with the its a spot on review comment, which is not the case.
Alpkit do a great one as well. I think they're good and they have a place. Like you say you might have a bugget. £35 is a great entery level stove. Great video. Thanks.
I have the BruKit - its very good for the money.
I also have the smaller Kraku stove and a Ti Mug - perfect for 1 person brewing
OMG you are reading in my mind because I was just looking for a quick and honest opinion about them..
Thanks for inspiration 👍👍👍
And hopefully see you soon somewhere on the trail 🏞️🏞️
The right choice! Totally reliable, super cheap and old school! The mini trangia is ace. I am against the gas stoves as most people simply bin the old cannisters causing more waste. Great review, always fair and well informed. Great channel Paul👍
Good honest review. Nice to compare side by side. Agree with all your comments. All the best Pete 👍
A better test might be measure how much gas they use to boil the same amount of water. Just weigh the cylinders before and after. You’d then know how how well it might last on a weekend trip. No point in boiling water in one minute if it uses half your gas to do it 😀😀
I was thinkin the same thing surely efficiency of fuel is better than boiling times , I don't fancy carrying unnecessary extra cans of gas
Great review, Paul! I bought a mini-mo many months ago after watching one of your reviews. I'm delighted with it. We appreciate your efforts!
Just ordered a Minimo because of your great reviews.
I've had original jetboil for about 15 years its never let me down and you can fit a small gas canister pot support and a plastic stove support in. You can also regulate the simmer on it but it's a bit of a fiddle as it's just round plastic control and doesn't stick out from the burner. Great review Paul 👍
Hi Paul, point of information... you can fit the regulator and gas canisters into the minimo... just remove the pot support. I regularly use mine without the pot support... all fits in one unit.
Oex one is a great stove mate
Are you a fan of OEX then??😀😀 Me too
@@lincolnshirehiker a lot of my equipment is oex mate 😂😂😂
Well edited. Must of taken ages. Nice job. Thorough review.
making videos is harder than it looks. you got to put the tripod, different camera, microphone everything and THEN editing it.
I picked one up in go outdoors last week. I have been looking at the jet boil, but just couldn't justify the price. I had seen a review on the fire maple and for a lot less than the jet boil and was looking to get that. I then see this in store,took it out the box and its the same as the fire maple. So for £35 it was in my basket.
Used a couple of times whilst out walking and paddleboarding and it works a treat. On a side note when I timed it to boil 0.5ltr of water it came in at 3.35 minutes.
Great review btw Paul.
Great comparison Paul. I think I’ll be staying with my Jetboil, it seems like there’s a good reason for the price difference...
Ive had meltdowns of 3 of them with the 4th one they didnt want to replace it anymore what is plastic doing underneith a burner anyway they say its heat resistent it should be fire proof in my oppinion a money squeezing company
I made some changes to it took all the plastic garbage off and made a spotwelded heat and wind shield out of aluminium works way better
Yes, The price difference is big but that's not the whole story. The joy of using a piece of kit that works smoothly and feels better due to its better construction is worth a lot over the lifetime of the product.
Also the old adage still holds true; “ Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” -Aldo Gucci.
Both appear to do what they are intended to do and do it fast. My complaint is the noise and having to carry the fuel canister , empty or full. I like alcohol or wood burning , especially the wood burning. I camp in a Jungle hammock so twigs and small branches are handy. What I really like , they are quiet when operating and later you can even have a small fire ( Affectionately called a Backpackers TV ) in it. Plus when I'm camping I do not get in a hurry , hurrying is for when I'm at home.
You found a cooking method that suits your purpose. Others like the gas stoves because they boil fast and are consistent. They want to get those miles down and not fiddle with alcohol or wood. Sometimes there are fire bans too so you can't use a wood stove.
If anyone has bought a Jobsworth X2 from January 2021 there is a manufacturing recall for safety’s reasons Ali express have all the details on there site . Keep safe fellow campers . Paul you do a fantastic job with all your video’s helps so many in getting out and buying the correct gear thank you Paul .
Thank you for an honest comparison. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate your opinions.
Paul, that's the main problem I had with the Mini. I just purchased a spare MicroMo cup and that solved the issue. Both the 1L and .8L cups will fit all the components inside. Love your videos keep up the great work.
Recently discovered your channel Paul, chuffed I did ! Nice one fella, I'm proper enjoying it
I do like this chimney type stove, good in windy conditions and the pot twists and clicks into the stove, it feels more stable. I just bought a Jetboil copycat, Fjern, from Sport Pursuit. £50, can’t wait to try it out!
@6:52 Oh, that's a very good point. I think I might just go wiCAT!! CAAAAAAAAAT!!!! CAT! THERE'S A CAT!!!! C~A~T!!! ...where were we? oh yea...I might go with the budget one
I just did the same thing! Cats are the best.
@@grahamblaney15 No shame, Graham. Stand proud.
And meow to you too
_ Cheers, from Toronto
Yeow.. what you cookin? Oh nowt... sod ya then
@@stuartculshaw5342 yes, indeed. HISS HISS XD
Jet boil zip for me. I’ve had it for 6 or 7 years. Works every time & never failed me.
Interesting and good review. I was just looking the other day for a stove, looked at the Jet Boil and MSR windburner then spotted the OEX on sale in Go Outdoors and it was a no brainer for me. I could pack everything in it and just go, even on short one day hikes. It's obviously not as efficient however an extra minute or so of waiting around just isn't an issue 95% of the time. I also put my spork in it and a couple of extra's like a bit of oil and salt.
Excellent info Paul. Thank You!
My first stove was a jet boil minimo, great for boiling water. Now use a Soto windmaster with an alpkit ti pot. Which is great and also great with other Pans. Wouldn’t go back to a jetboil. Good video Paul.
Keep up the great work love the videos looking forward to going backpacking with my dad once the restrictions are lifted and looking forwards to starting lots of adventures together and spending more time with him as he was often away on business trips in his previous job and I didn’t get to spend much quality time with him.
Excellent video! Really loved the special guest at 6:59 :3
We have the OEX stove, I just couldn't justify the JetBoil price. My best adventure buddy has your JetBoil and we had a brew off and she did marginally beat me but I did drink my brew before her!!!
We even stopped video to get the stove out of the back of my van to go through it with you!!
Great video Paul, thanks a lot.
Jetboil made in Vermont...except Chy-Na..that's why the price difference.
Treated myself to a Jetboil Flash on offer now at Blacks, brilliant piece of kit, perfect for motorcycle touring and camping.
Happy with the OEX but I’ve never filled it above half I don’t think I’d like something smaller i like the concept but smaller / lighter would be good
Great video, you have knack of clear explanation in an unhurried way. I have Primus Eta stove, similar to these two, been very reliable and delighted with it
Think i will stick with the trusty trangia....you know how much fuel you have and virtually nothing to break. Boil time is more often than not irrelevant. Had my daily driver - trangia over 9 years and only had one issue (driver error) o ring burnt! Really enjoyed this vid..... and often toyed with the idea of getting a gas burner but never bothered lol....cheers
I have been using the OEX for over a year and have been pleased with it and I like the way it all packs away. I really wanted a jet boil but the eye watering price of it and the accessories were beyond justification. But there is no saying I won’t buy one in the future but I will have to think long and hard . Always great to watch your channel and keep up the good work.
New to camping great video mate..can be quite overwhelming looking at the amount of equipment there is out there!
Loving the little black cat ❤️
I just use a simple meths stove with a wind deflector and my pan is a Primus LiTech Trek Kettle both have lasted about five years, the best stove and pan combo is what you are used to.
Great informative video of these two camping stoves. I purchased the Jetboil MiniMo around a year ago and have found it very good. Repacking the stove - place the burner/protective bag upside down in the container first. Next place a 100g gas canister on top of the burner right way up. Vertically slide the base support in between the side of the canister and container. Place two tea bags and a small plastic container with dried milk in. Clip the lid on to top of the container. Bingo, great for those people who drink tea. Place the pan support in a plastic container within the frying pan, job done.
Nice video mate, going on a camping trip in a few months and I have no idea what I need, let alone how to cook on these stoves. So thanks for your help
I am in Australia, I've recently purchased a similar knock off jetboil it was $50 Australian. I think given the price its fantastic! I don't have much of a budget to buy equipment and in Australia everything is expensive! Lol so it works well for me! Also I love that the fuel fits in the pot so I only have one thing to find in my bag!
I already have the Jetboil Sumo - so I grabbed a few of the cheap 230g gas canisters that K-Mart also have .... same size at Tentworld for a Jetboil one is $12.95 ;)
I just bought the OEX and its now £80. I usually use (and love) the basic pocket rocket style stove, the amazon £10 pot n lid. The gas, stove, cloth, spoon and lighter all fit inside the small pot, very compact and light. The OEX just seems more sturdy and safe for car. camping
I use a msr superfly and have done for the past 15 years, it's always done the job, it has a large burner, piezo lighter and takes both types of gas bottle fittings which is handy traveling in Eastern Europe. I have been using a tiny cheap Chinese thing which I was given and must admit also works well but is noisy, it does have a piezo lighter and worked well at 8.5 thousand feet 2 years ago.
Nice one Paul, informative and good to see them perform along side each other. Great review.
OEX do make some great kit. I took the OEX Traverse inflatable mat all over europe with me and it was perfect. From mountains in the arctic circle to forests of Latvia.
Extra point for the appearance of the black cat. That almost looks accidental... 😁
Lol, I liked the feline photo bomb too. 😁
My cats do exactly the same on my fence, which is very similar. ❤️
Hi Paul, another great video, many thanks. I use a Jetboil Flash which does me fine as I really only boil water rather than cook full on meals when I'm out. It has the same "all or nothing" gas valve as the OEX but as you say if you're really careful you can simmer with. The Flash is basically made to get water from 0 to 100C in as quick a time as possible. With a new gas cannister it will boil 750ml water in 2 to 2.5 minutes. Boil times extend slightly as the gas pressure drops in the cannister as it empties but it's still very rapid. Gas efficiency is great - I get at least a dozen boils of 750ml water from one small cannister (100g). I have heard reports that the Jetboils are not great in windy conditions - not sure if anyone has any views on that - but I've not found it an issue with the Flash personally. Just stick your rucksack up wind of the stove as a break and job done. Keep up the good work mate!
Thanks, this was very informative... I like the fact you can not only get the gas canister inside the cheaper stove but a bigger one too. Also I personally prefer the classic pan handle feature. However, the adjustability of the flame and the boil time on the expensive model, I think, makes this the stove of choice 👍 Now all this said, lets get the important thing... HP sauce verses Daddies !!! There's no comparison to be made, both are unique and to be enjoyed without moderation 😋🥰😂
As always, a cracking review with balanced comments.
We’ve just been boiling up water in a smaller pan so anything would be better. Definitely going to take a look at the OEX now.
Great video 👍. I own the Alpkit Brewkit, payed about £40. Great value stove. You can get everything thing packed inside just like the OEX.
Great review Paul. I'm still using my 30 year old trangia. I use the meths burner in the summer months and have a gas burner for the winter months when the meths is slower due to the lower temperatures. I have toyed with the idea of getting a jetboil! But my trangia still does the business so slow to change! Keep up the good work.
Very fair review Paul, many thanks. Think it is a great entry price for the OEX and after that you take your personal choice. I have just bought the Sotu Windmaster for my first stove and looking forward to using it . Take care
I've been looking for the oex stove forever!!!!
Great comparison, I think the cheaper one gives people a chance to get some kit and get out there using it. Seems to be you get what you pay for. I can see the attraction of these all in one kits and where they will excel, I was very tempted by the windburner, still using a pocket rocket 2 though. Thank you for the vlog, nice and informative and up to your usual standard Paul, keep them coming... 👍
Got the tocanna as I was just starting out. It is more basic but that's reflected in the price. For now I'll keep it as I can wait an extra 2 minutes waiting for water to boil. I can also fit a collapsible cup into the lid. Like the control for simmering with the jetboil though, so maybe one for the future.
OEX is great, affordable kit.
Jetboil is top end.
Great to have a comparible choice for every budget
Great honest review.
This is also sold as a FireMaple FMS-X2 on sites like AliExpress. Have used mine for a couple of camping trips now and the only criticism I have of it is that it doesn't pour very well as there's no lip, aside from that, it's an amazing little stove and very efficient! Well worth 50 euros!
Thumbs up for HP brown sauce (and the amazing review!)
hi Paul great review, I'm just starting out and reviews like this really help. As for the spam start with a low heat and adjust higher to brown off. you will have all the fat you need to doo your egg in.
Great review thanks Paul, I’m thinking about getting something along those lines to use as well as my Pocket rocket, I do love Msr kit but the OEX for £40 is a steal. Keep em coming mate. Atb. Tony
very good comparison, I recently picked up a fire maple version of the OEX and I love it for doing noodles in its so convenient. I have added a jay cloth that I wrap round the burner to stop it scraping and clanking in the cup when in transit.
Just as a fyi there's an aliexpress/ebay stove kit by the name of "Mapleleaf" which is also a Jetboil clone and seems to be 99% the same as the cooking kit you tested. I got mine out yesterday when I saw your video. 0,5L of water (room temperature) boiled in 2:18 using a butane/propane mix gas.
I have the Flash and Sumo, both hold the canister too.
I still have my OG PCS, that also carried an 100g fuel canister as well.
Though tbh these days it's a bit like Triggers broom, it's had a new cozy, new measure cup, lid and burner the only thing that's OG was the actual body cup ☺️
Yup, I just posted that. My Sumo holds the 230g and bag, pot lid etc and looks to be the same dimensions as the Budget one demo'd here.
7:00 Really tickled me, seeing the Beast of Bodmin Moor's younger sibling walk along that fence so cooly 😂
I got both jet-boil and oex both do a great job, and yes if you on a budget OEX is the one for you, at the end of the day both will cook your food and boil your water one may be faster than the other, great video mate nice one.... ady
I use a jetboil flash, its a good 5 years old its been all over the world with me and still brews up as good as day one plus you can fit everything inside like the OEX, you can pick them up for £80-£90 now
Great, in-depth review Paul, thanks
Great review again, I use MSR DLX in spring summer autumn and in the winter I use Optimus Vega fine down to -15 degrees her in Norway .keep up the good work Paul Messner . Regards Espen K Andersen
Perhaps having been around camping gear since the 1970s, the fast adjustment on the OEX doesn’t seem like much an issue.
Once any stove heats up it should hold adjustment and not change.
Fair and balanced review as usual, and reminds me of what we’ve been missing all year, the outdoors and happier times 👍
I bought the tacana last week for making brews while out hiking. Used it twice now. Can't fault it for 25 quid. Not sure why you would choose either of these for gourmet cooking but for boiling water quickly you can't go wrong.
Quick tip for getting canned meat out quickly: just give the sides of the tin a quick buzz with the stove. Pops out clean as a whistle. Great vid by the way.
Subscribed - we need more UK camping gear run throughs
Spam? You wouldn't get that on Patrick Dickinson! 😁 Seriously, good review mate. Thanks!
Pat is a Sheffield lad. There’s no way he hasn’t had a bit of spam in his time 😂
Next week... Bacon grill!
@@PaulMessner With curry sauce ;-)
I have just bought the Alpkit Brewkit for £45 and very impressed with it !
Great comparison, with each stove nicely demonstrated to show their strong and weak points. Thank you for taking the effort in making this video. P.s. I could murder a spam roll with brown sauce right now.
Ever tried Bacon Grill? Yum ;)
This man clearly understands the scientific method. Well done sir.
Thank you for that review buddy. I've been looking into clones of jetboil stove setup cuz I simply can't afford what they're asking 💸💸💸
Great review. I will opt for the Jetboil because it's quiet & easy to control the fire. You pay for what you get.
Hi Paul you mentioned it the Jobsworth 2 is a great bit of kit and really good value 👍
Did anyone else notice the cat making an appearance at 7 min mark
Great comparison, cheers Paul. Making me want to get a minmo! Take care bud
Nice comparison of cooking systems i have the jetboil and i will stick with it. Jeboil overall quality does it me. Keep up the great videos 👍
Since the Jetboil is much more efficient, the operating costs will be far less too. That is also a very important factor to consider. Great review though!
500ml boil times for an MSR Reactor is around 1:30. And it's completely windproof unlike the jetboil.
My OEX stove arrived today and on a first test run, the flame control seems to be better than the one tested in the video. Possibly, this has an improved regulator. I paid £45 from Go Outdoors. The packing system demonstrated works with the Go System gas canister with no problems.
I agree. Mine arrived today and the simmer control was the first thing I tested and I am more than impressed. Also the boil time for 500ml was somewhere between 2 and 2 and a half minutes. I turned my back and found it at a full rolling boil at 2 1/2 minutes so not sure when it actually started boiling. That’s good enough for me so haven’t even bothered testing again.
Didn't scroll through all the comments to see if this has been suggested, but I believe the fuel can be stored in the pot. Have the base of the fuel canister nest in the stove. Then place them on their side and they should fit into the pot. It is a bit counterintuitive. My son in law has a jet boil and that is how we got it to work. There are also videos showing the process out there if my explanation isn't good enough.
Thanks for the video, Paul. I've recently bought an Alpkit Brukit, yet to give it a test run but I'll let you know!
Excellent review, thank you 🙏🏼
Absolutely fantastic video as always! :)