Why I’d buy the NEW OEX Heiro over the Jetboil Zip

In this video I test the OEX HEIRO camping stove to see if it's as good as a JETBOIL ZIP? Both stoves are similar in weight and size and would make great camping stoves for your wild camping trips. The OEX however is a fair bit cheaper than the Jetboil, but can the budget camping stove give the premium Jetboil a run for its money?

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[shaunbowen]

Fun fact about the Jetboil Cup - the lid fits perfectly on it, covering up the sharp edges and keeping your drink warm too!

I've had my original Jetboil for 10 years now (it still came with a piezo lighter back then) and I only just found out about the lid last year.

[ivanstewart]

Bought a Heiro just 10 days ago and have now used it on 2 trips... Just for Tea though. It is fast as you demonstrate. I found it a bit tight to release the mug from the burner when hot. So now I just don't whack it on so tight in the first place. Love that it has a Piezzo igniter. All in all... I'm impressed. Well done OEX.

[browsman]

Greetings from Northern California. Interesting comparison. I couldn’t find any OEX stoves at all on American Amazon, although perhaps I didn’t look hard enough. It doesn’t really matter to me because I have the holy grail of this type of stove in the MSR Windburner which has proved itself this winter with our unusual rain and wind. On one occasion I used the Windburner successfully in steady 30 mph hour wind and rain with gusts even higher. The only problem I had was lighting the bloody thing in that wind. I eventually bought a rechargeable plasma lighter which works great in wind and could come in hardy stunning any threatening thugs hanging about. I’m talking British because with all the rain around here lately sometimes it feels like I’m in the U.K.

[AndyWragg]

Comments enabled!! If I didn't have the Planet X version (not one of the faulty batch) already I'd probably go for that. It remains to be seen how it will fare over time, but certainly worth the price. Good comparison Paul.

[chrisorawe]

Still can't get over the roar with gas stoves. Currently rocking the trangia mini pot and lid, but replacing the base with the trangia triangle. Quiet and flexible 👍

[kenjude]

I bought a Heiro last week as they were back in stock at GO. I bought it as I was going light to a festival with my CloudUp 2 (as parking wasn't alongside the camping area) rather than the Bergy Air4 and a full carload I had with me at a 4 night festival the previous weekend.

I was impressed with it - all I really do at festivals is boil water for tea and it was way quicker than my old single burner stove (the one that's sold millions with different branding via a paper slip round the case).

I may be camping for a night for work this coming weekend in which case will test a pre-packed hiking meal.

[johntreanor]

Was fascinated .. so did a test. My Fire Maple X3 did 0.4L in 1 min 55….( I hope I got this right or I’ll look an idiot 🙄🙄)… The Fire Maple X3 comes with a pan stand and a gas canister stand. It was a reasonably breezy day in Worcestershire. I paid £62.95 for it. It also has a built in igniter.

[BTurner.]

Alpkit Brukit is one I own but to be honest all these type of stoves are just too big, bulky and heavy so I usually stick with my Soto Windmaster.
Boiling time isn’t an issue as by the time I’ve lugged a big pack up a hill I’m content to put the stove on, sit back and relax.

[trooperwolfie]

I've had a jetboil zip for some years now, as well as a flash, sumo titanium and minimo (I am with stoves, like you are with tents paul😂) my favourite combination is the minimo burner with the the zip cup, but I do like the proper fold out handles like on the minimo and OEX stove, the fact the OEX burner head is protected from cross winds is a great design though, they make some good stuff, especially for the price, the OEX is definitely worth considering if you are new to the market👍🏻 great review as always Paul.

[steveirving]

I've got an OEX tent, sleeping bag(s), LED headtorch, and inflatable carrymat, all of which I've used for backpacking. Never had a single complaint with any of them. I paid £120 for a MSR Windburner a couple of years ago, which has been perfectly good, but wish this stove had been around then as I would have had no hesitation choosing it above the more reknowned brands. The value for money and quality of OEX gear will surprise you.

[Rawdilz]

The hole in the middle of the lid is for a French press stem.

[jayh]

Good review dude. Nice to see you left the comments open aswell, always good advice from other campers in here :)

[mattbrown]

Just bought the Planet X version of this, cost £23 on offer at the moment. It looks good for the money!

[martinoutdoors]

I think you’re correct with the more shielded flame on the OEX version it looks great and the price is spot on

[autoscanremaps]

Thanks for the review Paul, just ordered the OEX from Go Outdoors as my Optimus Crux died this week...the threads for the gas cannister in the valve body failed (stripped) ...not impressed, would expect the cannister thread to be weaker. Thanks again.

[englishwoodsman]

I am looking forward to using my new oex stove next weekend when camping in Wales.

[lawrencebuckley]

Could of done with that when I was in the army😂 great content as always😊

[WildMoosebear]

wow great vid. 🌞👍 but the FireMaple x2 hard to beat, fits inside 250gr. can and uses very little gas (1.8w) apr.5gr. to boil 1 liter of water 😃 even jetboil sleeps 😁😁

[deanoboland]

Your video made me purchase the OEX 👍👍👍

[Beastmodeboxing]

I use the OEX salamanda. No complaints