How do I light my Jetboil safely?

CAUTION: Always ensure burner base is stable and free of any pot prior to lighting. Gas build-up can occur, resulting in increased flame eruption. Always follow the lighting instructions in your stove's manual. Open the gas valve only slightly and ignite straight away. Don't let gas run before lighting. If the stove doesn't light within a few seconds, turn the gas off and let any gas disperse before trying again. Light your stove outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, on a stable surface. watch video

Does Jetboil work in cold weather?

Yes, with a little planning. All canister stoves lose power in the cold because colder gas has lower pressure, which can mean slower boil times and a harder-to-light igniter. JetPower fuel's propane blend helps reduce these effects. To get the best performance: Keep your canister warm in a jacket pocket or sleeping bag, and take it out just before cooking. Stand it on a piece of foam rather than snow or cold ground. Carry a spare canister kept warm to swap with a cold one. Always pack matches or a lighter as backup. With the canister kept warm, Jetboil stoves still perform reasonably well at around -18°C. Altitude isn't a major issue and can even help. Jetboil stoves have been used as high as 8,000 m on Mt Everest. If you regularly cook below about 7°C, consider the TrailCook 1.2L or TrailCook 2.0L. Their built-in regulator delivers consistent heat down to -6°C.

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Rugged, reliable, and incredibly efficient. Jetboil camping and hiking stoves endure, whether you’re kicking back at the campsite or on a backcountry trail.

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Jetboil Camping & Hiking Stoves

Built on decades of outdoor cooking innovation, Jetboil stoves give you the flexibility to handle any trip you can dream up. Boiling water for a quick coffee, rehydrating a trail meal, or cooking dinner for the whole group — Jetboil has you covered. 

Find Your System

From a quick overnight to a serious alpine expedition, there's a Jetboil setup built for it.

Fast Boil Systems: Straightforward, dependable stoves ideal for rehydrating meals or brewing your morning drink.
Precision Cook Stoves & Systems: Get true simmer control and standout versatility from our regulated cooking systems.
Basecamp Systems: Build out a complete backcountry or car-camping kitchen designed for off-grid cooking.

Built to Handle the Trail

Every Jetboil system is designed to perform when conditions get tough. Across the range, a few core strengths stay constant:

FluxRing Technology: Expanded surface area on our cook pots means faster boil times and better fuel economy.
Thoughtful Details: Features like turn-and-click ignition and simmer control on select models make cooking simpler at camp.
Light and Packable: Compact, low-weight builds so your stove never weighs down the pack.

Frequently Asked Questions

CAUTION: Always ensure burner base is stable and free of any pot prior to lighting. Gas build-up can occur, resulting in increased flame eruption.

Always follow the lighting instructions in your stove's manual.
Open the gas valve only slightly and ignite straight away. Don't let gas run before lighting.
If the stove doesn't light within a few seconds, turn the gas off and let any gas disperse before trying again.
Light your stove outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, on a stable surface.

watch video

Yes. Gas stoves are a practical alternative when fire restrictions rule out campfires. Jetboil’s integrated cooking systems are designed to heat water quickly and efficiently, while the insulated cup and FluxRing technology help reduce heat loss and fuel consumption. This makes Jetboil well suited to camping, high-country and backcountry trips across Australia.

Yes, with a little planning. All canister stoves lose power in the cold because colder gas has lower pressure, which can mean slower boil times and a harder-to-light igniter. JetPower fuel's propane blend helps reduce these effects.

To get the best performance:

Keep your canister warm in a jacket pocket or sleeping bag, and take it out just before cooking.
Stand it on a piece of foam rather than snow or cold ground.
Carry a spare canister kept warm to swap with a cold one.
Always pack matches or a lighter as backup.

With the canister kept warm, Jetboil stoves still perform reasonably well at around -18°C. Altitude isn't a major issue and can even help. Jetboil stoves have been used as high as 8,000 m on Mt Everest.

If you regularly cook below about 7°C, consider the TrailCook 1.2L or TrailCook 2.0L. Their built-in regulator delivers consistent heat down to -6°C.

All Jetboil cookware is aluminium, finished with either a ceramic coating or hard anodising.

If the cup is attached before the stove is ignited, unburnt gas can collect beneath the cup. When this gas ignites, it can create a sudden flare-up that appears much larger and more dramatic than the normal ignition flame.

To avoid this, always ignite the stove before attaching the cup, following the lighting instructions for your model. This helps prevent gas from accumulating beneath the cup and reduces the risk of a sudden flare-up.

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