Jetboil Zip Single Burner Camping Stove Cooking System
Last updated: April 12, 2021
Jetboil mastered the art of boiling water fast. This camping stove system boils water in the cooking cup in two minutes flat. The bottom cover can be used as a measuring cup and a bowl. It comes with a fuel canister stabilizer.
We looked at the top Single Burner Camp Stoves and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Single Burner Camp Stove you should buy.
Product Details
Key Takeaway: You can boil water in two minutes with this camping stove system.
In our analysis of 19 expert reviews, the Jetboil Zip Single Burner Camping Stove Cooking System
placed 2nd when we looked at the top 5 products in the category. For the full ranking,
see below.
From The Manufacturer
A tried-and-true classic, the Zip personal cooking system is a reliable, no-frills option for backpackers who want a stowable, efficient, and affordable camping stove. Powered by FluxRing technology, the Zip’s easy-to-use cooking system boils water in just over two minutes with half the fuel consumption of traditional systems. Jetboil’s 0.8-liter FluxRing cooking cup with insulating cozy makes boiling water—and keeping it warm—a breeze. The bottom cover doubles as a measuring cup and a bowl, saving space in your pack for clothes, gear, and food. Compatible Jetboil accessories, such as a coffee press, hanging kit, pot support, skillet, FluxRing cooking pot, and utensils make this a necessity for your next backpacking adventure. Includes fuel canister stabilizer and drink-through lid with pour spout and strainer; easy to pack and carry at only 12 ounces.
Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
The value of this product is in the tight integration of its components and its small size, which makes it easier to pack.
Great choice for anyone wanting an affordable and highly effective personal cooking system that works well on overnights and thru-hikes alike.
For solo backpackers or those who love Jetboil but want to shave a little weight, enter the Zip. This stove slots in as the brand’s most affordable stove system and one of the lightest integrated options in their lineup.
Secure cup clip attaches pot to burner to prevent spills. Cost-effective. Detailed inside measurement markings (200-500 ml/8-16 oz).
The FluxRing, Jetboil’s patented design, gives the Jetboil Zip Cooking System a strong leg up on its competition. The small aluminum ring, which is found in all Jetboil designs, sits just above the flame and right below the cooking chamber. To maximize surface area and retain heat consumption, the ring is folded nearly a hundred times to maximize heat transference. This design is Jetboil’s key to a superior product.
What reviewers didn't like
The valve that feeds gas into the stove has a short black plastic knob that is hard to grasp while the stove is on or to finely control the flame size.
Rotary knob on burner difficult to grab. Pot and burner connection can be tricky to lock.
The Zip has the slowest boiling time at 5 minutes per liter and the smallest pot of the bunch at 0.8 liters (the other two are 1L).
I hate, hate, hate the regulation nob on the Zip. It is small, awkward, made of plastic and looks like it would break if it ever made contact with a hard surface. In order to adjust the heat on the Zip, you must pinch a little black nob very tightly and adjust your grip repeatedly as you twist.
Further criticisms attack the burner’s control knob, which is tolerable to use but often difficult in less than ideal conditions. Finally, the measuring/drinking cup works well but, when reattaching it to the system, takes extreme precision to lock back into place.
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