Been looking for a lightweight/compact gas cook system for my GHB/Bouldering bag. Done the usual Youtube/Internet research and the two that came out on top were the 'Optimus Crux Weekend HE Cookset' and the 'Jetboil Flash'.
- Optimus Crux - £65-70
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http://www.equipyourtrip.com/optimus-cr ... ystem.html
- Jetboil Flash - £94.50
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http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/jetboil-flash-p175427
Now.....I love a bargain, but clearly the above options are serious £££ in my eyes, especially for something that won't get used everyday! So, I knew somewhere, that there would be a better option.......and there was!
Cue 'Go Outdoors', I love this place, even though they do sell some crap at times! So, they do, in their 'Hi Gear' range, a cookset, in anodised aluminium, it has some pretty reassuring reviews too;
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-bac ... et-p287230
Strangely, this is the same design as the 'Optimus Crux' and comes in a neat little drawstring bag @ £19.99.......ok I'm listening.....they also then stock the 'Vango Compact Stove' @ £11.99
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-compa ... ve-p153188
Now, I'm pretty sure, along with a 100g canister or maybe the 200/220g, its all going to fit inside just as well as the 'Optimus Crux'. I will be trying when I go and fetch it, BEFORE I buy it! This option comes in at £31.98 plus a canister. So lets say a 50% saving/cheaper option.
Hope this helps someone, I know hexi, plain old fire and woodgas is cheaper, but its nice to have a gas option for a quick brew in the back of the Land Rover that I can pack away pretty much as soon as the water has boiled.
J