JetBoil: Lil can o' AWESOME

[Kutter-0311]

My issue there is that each person should, ideally, have their own PCS in their BOB. Each BOB should be minimally dependant on the other. I'd like to try the Sumo at some point, but I'm pretty sure the 1.8L isn't boil capacity. They usually mark it half way down for a boil limit to prevent boil-over(which I did the first time I tried to make coffee in my Flash. Not fun...) I doubt if many of the other accessories will work in the Sumo, at least the coffee press, which is quickly becoming a favorite now that I've got it down.

Easiest way to cook for two, if you both have a PCS, is to set up one PCS, get the water going, pull out the other PCS cup and get water in it, pull out and prep your MH packets, now your 1st 2 cups are boiling so swap PCS cups, pour and stir the first packet, reload the PCS cup for ramen, prep your ramen in a cleaned-out MH packet, now your 2nd 2 cups are boiling so switch PCS cups again, pour and stir your second packet of MH, reload this PCS cup to 3/4 full for coffee and stick the coffee press in the cover, switch PCS cups at the boil, pour your 3rd 2 cups into the ramen(let soak 3 minutes), let the 4th cup heat to ALMOST boiling(Flash temp indicator is handy here), pop your coffee grounds in and stir, let brew off heat for 10 minutes before pressing and pouring.

Now you've made 2 packets of MH, can split a packet of ramen to add to the MH or eat as a side, and coffee! You can also expand the whole cycle for as many guests as you have with minimal delay since the only thing you wait on is the 2-cup boil(1-2 minutes each). You've only started 1 can of fuel, and the only cleanup required is to thoroughly rinse your coffee grounds off the coffee gear. No washing required, you're just going to boil the stuff the next time you use it anyway.

Everything packs together really well in the Flash PCS, too. The stabilizer tripod, burner, 100g fuel can, pot support, and coffee press all fit into the Flash PCS cup, and the 240g fuel can stacks on top or bottom, being the same diameter as the PCS cup. If using the rotating system outlined above, try packing the contents of the PCS cup in a 1gal Ziploc inside the PCS cup to simplify repack and prevent parts loss while the cup is in use.

[bacpacker]

Sounds like you've done that a couple times.

Very nice write up.

[Kutter-0311]

LOL, some nights, Daddy has to cook. Fuck washing dishes

[Kodiak]

...And remember, no matter how many beers you've had, boiling milk (especially in a Jet Boil) is a BAD idea!

[Stormfeather]

^^^^sounds like another voice of experience talking! ^^^

[bacpacker]

Kodiak I will jst take your word on that one.

[Kutter-0311]

...And remember, no matter how many beers you've had, boiling milk (especially in a Jet Boil) is a BAD idea!

So... Trying to make my own sweetened condensed milk on my JB might be a bad idea? lol...

[Grumpy Old Man]

Do any of you have any experience with Kelly Kettles? They are on a special at Emergency Essentials this month and I'm thinking about getting one......becaause I don't have one!

[bacpacker]

I've been lookin at those. Seems like a sound way to cook a meal.

[Sniper-T]

...And remember, no matter how many beers you've had, boiling milk (especially in a Jet Boil) is a BAD idea!

My wife loves to have hot chocolate when we camp, and since we typically cook over a fire, milk can be problematic. So I've been doing it like this...

Fill your travel cup with as much milk as you want/need; and put a pot of water on to boil. Pour your milk into a ziplock bag, and seal. when the water is hot, either add the bag to that pot, or to another and pour water in/over. It acts as a double boiler and the milk heats up without scortching. Be careful the bag doesn't rest against the side of the pot as it can melt, depending on how hot/what type the pot is.

Incidentally. this method also works well for cooking eggs in a non-mess, no cleanup way. crack a couple eggs into a bag, toss with peppers, onions, cheese, lobster, whatever. And drop into a pot of boiling water for a few minutes. open the bag, and instant omelet.