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Jetboil’s rebooted Flash 1.0L Fast Boil is hotter, better, faster, stronger

The next generation of Jetboil's wildly popular camp cook system is better than ever

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Jetboil’s OG Flash has been a staple of my camp and overlanding kits for years. The dead-simple design boils water quickly and reliably, and the entire kit packs down into a very travel-friendly footprint, making it ideal for everything from overnighting backpacking trips to extended off-road/car camping expeditions. Now, the popular camp tool is getting a reboot to make it better in every way.

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The next-gen version, dubbed the Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil, isn’t an all-new product, but rather a substantial upgrade that fixes the most common minor issues of its predecessor. Most notable is the turn-and-click igniter system with a built-in position indicator that works just like your stovetop at home. So, there’s no need to bring a lighter or separate ignition source, and it’s easier to set the temperature than ever. Just push, click, and you’re cookin’.

The design also features a thermochromatic heat indicator integrated into the cozy to let you know at a glance when your water is ready. Other welcome improvements include heat-resistant grips around the base that make for safer and easier handling, a ceramic-encased electrode, and a sturdier, three-point locking system to ensure the entire unit is properly connected, minimizing the risk of spills and burns. Now, unpacking and setting up the system — including the lidded cookpot, the burner base, the fuel canister, and the canister stabilizer — takes barely 30 seconds. Boiling half a liter of water takes just two minutes. Fill it with water, hit the igniter, and you’re ready to prepare your favorite backpacker meal in roughly three minutes.

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The Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil is available now in four colorways for $129.99 (with free shipping) directly from the manufacturer’s website.

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