The tried-and-true two-burner stove design receives a complete overhaul from Jetboil.
The two-burner stove has been a common fixture of camp life since the 1950s, and in that time it has gone largely unchanged. As they are prone to do, the forward thinkers at Jetboil seized an opportunity and reinvented the double burner, recently unveiled as the Genesis Base Camp System. Unlike the conventional camp stove packaged within a bulky metal case, the clamshell arrangement of the Genesis is designed to stow within Jetboil’s proprietary cook set. The result is a powerful culinary solution that packs into a 9- by 11-inch bundle that weighs just 10.4 pounds.
Each burner produces 10,000 BTUs and is ignited by piezoelectric lighter. The massive 5-liter pot has a heat exchanger built into its base for optimal thermal transfer, and the 10-inch fry pan is coated with ecofriendly ceramic to create a durable nonstick surface. Adding to the utility of the Genesis system is the optional Luna Satellite Burner, which attaches to the main unit to provide a third burner ideally suited for lower volume tasks like heating water for beverages. The Genesis can be fueled by a 1-pound propane canister (or larger propane tank with the optional hose attachment), and a heavy-duty, padded-nylon carrying case keeps the system protected in transit.
Written by Christophe Noel, this article first appeared in the Autumn 2016 edition of Overland Journal
