As a full-time overlander, I love to cook outside. But when preparing coffee in the morning or an afternoon cup of tea, I don’t always want to set up the propane stove just to boil water. Instead of a kettle, I’ve been using the newly updated Jetboil Flash. The Flash boils water fast (approximately two minutes for 2 cups) and has an updated, robust auto-ignition system, making it wildly convenient to fire up a French press.
The Flash is legendary in backpacking and bikepacking circles, and the updates are subtle but significant. The ignition system is now integrated into the valve control, so a simple half-turn of the control dial ignites the stove; it’s as easy to light as any home stove. The piezo ignitor is now encased in ceramic, so it won’t be jostled out of place and fail to ignite (a previous pain point for JetBoil stoves), but after several months of bouncing down dirt roads, it has never failed on my Flash—problem solved.
A three-point locking system and a visual lock indicator have been added to enhance the pot-to-burner locking mechanism, meaning it is easier to secure the pot in place. Although I don’t recommend it, the locking system is secure enough to boil water while walking or driving with the Jetboil system in your hand. Choose from various fun colorways to elevate your backcountry decor.
$130 | jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2026 Issue.
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