Ep 154 - JetBoil Stove Systems with Mike Hebert

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Where brilliance meets boiling point: inside the JetBoil phenomenon...

In this episode, Ben and Lauren's hour-long episode bubbles over in a hot-to-go interview with JetBoil's Mike Hebert, uncovering the brand's revolutionary journey from concept to camp essential! Our gear gurus crank the heat on JetBoil's evolution, exploring everything from early prototypes to engineering challenges, international standards, and the science behind those lightning-fast boil times.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at what sets the authentic product apart from imitators, feature variations across the globe, and intriguing hints about where this innovative cooking system might be heading next.

00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Introducing Mike Hebert from JetBoil
03:08 - The Beginnings of JetBoil
05:23 - From the PCS to the Flash, and the Protoypes in Between
07:18 - JetBoil's Footprint
08:37 - Timeline: From Initial Concept to Packaged Product
11:37 - Mike's Favourite JetBoil Product
13:50 - JetBoil's Range Review
14:36 - The Flash: Versions From 2019 to Now
14:43 - The Flash 1.0L and Zip 0.8L: Model Updates
20:18 - Improvements and Enhancements
22:40 - The Pot Support
24:09 - The Cook Pot
27:11 - 'Light before attaching the pot'?
28:28 - Sell Us the Zip!
30:11 - Reheating Food
31:55 - Regulators
35:08 - Gas Mixers
37:55 - Engineering Challenges
40:28 - The Real Deal Vs Dupes
45:15 - International Standards
55:17 - One Product, Multiple Countries: How Many Feature Variations?
57:28 - Google: 'Robot from Flubber'!
58:28 - Products in 2026?
58:57 - The Future of JetBoil: Inhouse or Global?
01:01:00 - BTU Rating
01:03:51 - Testing Boil Time and Gas Consumption
01:06:20 - Summary

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What a fabulous episode. Jet Boils are certainly efficient for boiling water and utterly unique in design. The Genesis is as revolutionary as the original Jet Boils I reckon. You two asked some excellent questions that gave us a lot more insight into the issues for gas stoves and regulations in Australia, as well as more Jet Boil specific stuff. It seems you can do pretty much what ever you want to modify vehicles in the USA too, so not surprising their regulations around gas are also pretty lenient. I like being safe, so don't begrudge those safety regulations we impose. I could feel Mike squirming with a couple of questions that related to internal confidentiality agreements re future products, so clearly some pressures there when dealing with something as novel as being interviewed on Snowy's Camping Show. He was a fantastic and fascinating guest, who really knows his stuff and is at the forefront of innovative design. Thanks and well done, Lauren and Ben, for organising Mike Hebert as a guest and dealing with the inconvenience of two very different time zones, which clearly required variation of your usual start times.

fionaludbrook

Still running an older model jetboil, love it

bigjuice

That change to the locking of the pot is great. I always have issues with mine.

darrennorth

Great episode! I love the new ignition. I have the Flash 1L but think I might need to upgrade. The Genesis is definitely a future purchase.

ToniL

I love both my Genesis Basecamp System and my Sumo. IMO, their designs are head and shoulders above the competition. Their cleaver nesting compact footprint when packed, are a highlight. I though the Sumo packed extremely well where it can fit all its component (incl. a 230g gas cannister) within the pot. But that now pales in comparison compared to how the dual burner Genesis Basecamp System packs and nest all its components into a small footprint (minus the gas cannister). ❤

fatmanoverlanding

Completely moving to a Jetboil ecosystem. Started off with the Jetboil Zip, then got the Flash 1.0 and now getting a genesis. Love the flux ring systems and how: (a) quickly heat is dissipated; and (b) it saves on use of gas!

shiladityamajumdar

Great video!..probably the best I've seen about the Jetboil range and all the important aspects of this type of stove. Now then, I just wish they'd sell a Zip type pot with a Piezo igniter. Best wishes from Pom land :-)

paulbradbeer

So glad I bought the Mini Mo with the regulator after watching this.

darrennorth

That was a very interesting episode. I have no experience personally with Jetboil but I have seen a lot of cpies so they must be a good product. Mind you in the camping industry, there is a lot of copying going on.

Philipk

Never used them, but they feel quality for the high price. Wow big difference from the scout outdoor centre of the early 80s cheap aluminium. Haha

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