Jetboil Flash 2 - vs - Jobsworth X2 an in depth comparison

[@jameshawkins1339]

I bought a Jobsworth 2 about a month ago and have just received a product recall notice from PlanetX which read "We have been notified from our supplier there is a safety concern with the above product." This was a bit late for my stove as the first time I tried to use it gas leaked from the valve that connects the cylinder. I did not notice this before igniting it so the flames melted the plastic parts of the burner and I had to use a wet towel to put it out. The recall notice was specific to devices that have been sold since January - if you have one check your email!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Sorry to hear you've had issues with yours James. I only gave the review based upon what I had In front of me and mine has been faultless. Needless to say, I think your issue will be the reason for the recall. That is not good 👎

[@jameshawkins1339]

@@Shaun-Wilson thanks for the response. I think the guy that posted this video had the same issue as me kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZyxhaWMbNaNnc0 He was more sensible and did not use the igniter! I think I am going to try the Alpkit Brukit alpkit.com/products/brukit - looks like it might be a good middle cost option. Congratulations on the channel - you have created some great content.

[@lloydpenpraze]

This is the response I got from Planet X "The concern on the stoves is that the pin isn't long enough so the canisters have been tightened on a lot which can cause a gas leak. We therefore must advise against using the stoves"

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@jameshawkins1339 thats terrible! It has to be the reason for the recall. Thanks for the kind words on the channel 🙂 unfortunately I'm no longer creating content... at least for a while anyway. Now that the pandemic is coming to a close and normal life has resumed, there's not enough hours in the day. I miss having free time 😂

[@ZeberkoPoland]

The problem no longer exists in the new models. The valve is longer. As a result, you can hear a small gas leak when screwing the canister. I've been using the stove for a year and I'm happy with it. A wider bottom gives you a better opportunity to mix food. You could test the ability to adjust the flame. I recommend it to anyone looking for a budget cooker. Jet boil - lighter, more economical and better made. But their politics repulse me. You pay quite a lot of money but you have to buy pot support separately for a lot of money. A bit like expensive backpacks without a rain cover

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Great to see the comparison. I am just starting to get all my overnight gear and I am learning so much from your video. I just stumbled onto your channel and looking forward to seeing more

[@musicman4164]

Nice comparison mate, as an occasional camper (good weather only! ) I bought the jobsworth when it was only 22 quid and it's been a bargain. Having watched your review though I will be modding mine as my connection is loose as well, so thanks for the tip. Subscribed.

[@TheHappyBiker900]

I have also received a product recall for the Jobsworth. Not sure what the issue is but i have used it loads of times and it is fantastic.

[@grizzlydoutdoors5115]

Great comparison Mate. Started cringing when you got the grips out. A few years I bought the highlander blade mk II. Basically it's the same as the jobsworth. And it was £60 which is remarkably cheaper than jetboil. In a litre of water Boilrace to my mates jetboil the blade was only a few seconds behind. Now on to the bad parts. Once used and warm the metal came loose from the plastic, which made it spin round and snap my pezo ignitor. Then I noticed on a separate occasion that the plastic had shrink and caused a split. And when you try to detach the cup from the burner once boiled it wouldn't move as the cup had expanded and trapped itself against the burner (hence the cringe). Apart from that the blade has always served me well for the price.

[@TheHappyBiker900]

Great Comparison, I used my Jobsworth X2 for the first time today and it was absolutely fine. Like you say £30? Its a no brainer.

[@ashropshirelad]

Cracking video there Shaun, very in depth. You’re. Natural in front of the lens. Like you, I’ve got both of those stoves. Both of them are very capable bits of kit

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Gord, I appreciate that! Yea, I was surprised at how good the jobsworth is for such a cheap price. I'll be recommending it to to everyone 🙂👍

[@chrismichaeluk]

Great video. Was going to buy the Jobsworth, until I saw on their website that in summer 2021 they recalled this product due to safety reasons, and their website isn't showing any other products of this nature (they've recalled a number of products on their homepage). Some people have been buying off eBay...probably unaware that they've been recalled. Shame because I was honestly going to buy this. I believe there's another brand called Fire-Maple that are very good and cheaper than Jetboil.

[@chazphot]

Finally someone with enough ingenuity to realise you can just crimp the burner on the jobsworth to give a snug fit on the pot. Every other reviewer lists fit as a negative when it's such a quick and simple fix. Picked one of these up for £15 in the sale, hard to say no at that price.

[@CraigLinton.]

Good review! Might be worth mentioning that if you twist the pan stand it'll lock in place and help keep your pan a bit more stable.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Good point Craig, I forgot about that lol. To be honest, I've still found it's the same case when locked in on the jet boil, maybe my pans too big 🤷‍♂️😂

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Another great little comparison vid mate. I have an alpkit one that is pretty similar to the jobsworth, think it’s 1L capacity tho, too bulky for me wildcamping but good for family camps! Thanks for sharing mate! Ash 🏕

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Ash, yea they are on the large side. So is the jetboil really, but if I'm just on boil bags and porridge in the mountains, then its not too bad to slip in the side pocket of the exos. Thinking of trialing a pocket rocket 2 for this year though 🙂👍

[@grahamharkness5744]

great clip, would have been interesting to see how many more cups could have been boiled from a full can for each of the stoves.

[@TamRoo75]

A very decent comparison vid, exactly what I needed to see - cheers & all the best bud 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks Tam 🙂👍

[@SimonOutdoors]

Nice one mate, crazy how the jetboil has gone up in price. I remember them being cheaper now you mention it. The £30 one looks decent for the price 👍🏻 take care bud

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Simon. Yes it's very good for the money mate 🙂👍

[@grahamlavers8128]

great comparison, had my jobsworth a while and love it.

[@hoversharkscotland4729]

Great and honest review. Like yourself if a piece of equipment does the job then that’s good enough for me no matter how much or little it costs. Cheers for this.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thank you! Yes as long it does the job and is of good quality, then thats good enough for me 🙂👍

[@MrRedtaco11]

I bought Jet Boil long ago, it was blue. It was $75CDN and it came with the pot stand. The Jet Boil lasted many, many years until I used metal on the inside of the cup. I kept the other things and I wish that I could just buy the JB cup just buy itself. Jobs worth does the same and it’s cheaper. It’s good all around. If it’s first your first kit, get the cheap one.

[@moosteroutdoors88]

Just bought the Jerboil flash with the coffee system buddy 👍👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice work Dave 🙂👌

[@wr1120]

The brilliance of the Jetboil is not the speed it cooks a liter of water in, but the efficiency of it using the gas cannister. I've been there walking 3 hours on a hot summer day in vain to get myself an extra canister. It all depends on the circumstances you are camping in. The jobsworth is a nice alternative especially on a crowded camping when you pitch your tent one time only with a camping shop available that sells canisters. The lure of the Joabsworth X2 for me is that I can afford having it stolen.

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

Hmmm I'm thinking about that one. Thanks for sharing shaun 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Dai, they're certainly worth a buy for that price 🙂👍

[@dougdixonhull]

Great video. I got the Jobsworth x3 which is slightly bigger 1.4L. It has a far better handle and I paid £23 in the sale. For a multi person camp. You really can't go wrong at that price. For solo I still use a cheap pocket rocket clone, cost me £5 from ebay.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice, a few people have mentioned the X3 now. I may need to get one when there back in stock. I'm really liking these bargain buys 😂👍

[@danielpearson8512]

Hopefully by the end of lockdown I'll have a complete kit a quarter of the price of yours thanks to these comparison videos, cheers buddy

[@Shaun-Wilson]

it's looking that was isn't it mate 😂😂nice one Pez 🙂👍

[@Delete_DeLolz]

You are in for a long wait

[@danielpearson8512]

I'll have all the gear an more idea then 😉

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@Delete_DeLolz I'm thinking we'll be allowed back out mid March 🙂👍

[@andyday4724]

Hi Shaun,new to your channel,great videos mate,,,, Anyway I purchased the APG TYPE JET BOIL SYSTEM RIP OFF,, only cost me £28 off Ali express about 8 months ago,1.4 litre,absolutely brilliant piece of kit really impressed!!! Just a tip concerning the frying pan ring is when you put it on the burner just turn it and it should stop and hook onto the 2 lugs on the outer edge of the burner ring so then it won’t fall off,but what I did was bend up the clip slightly so it stays in place and tightly under the 2 lugs,,,, I hope that’s all made sense Shaun,,

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Andy, yea I did know that about the jetboil once upon a time, I just completely forgot 😂 will give it a go next time. Also going to remove the handle from the pan and get one of those seperate pot grabber handle things 🙂👍

[@andyday4724]

@@Shaun-Wilson 👍👍👍👍

[@penguin350]

Just a heads up, the Java's have just been recalled by PlanetX if they were purchased after January 2021 due to safety concerns

[@seasoldier3902]

I bought one of these stoves and had the same email requesting it be returned. Looks as if the old adage of "buy cheap, buy twice" applies in this case. I wonder if the smaller model of stove has the same issue; anyone know?

[@penguin350]

@@seasoldier3902 yes smaller stove too, model numbers CPJOX2CS-BLK, CPJOJX2CS- BLK, CPJOX3CS- BLK. According to PlanetX, a very small number have connector pins that are to short, The supplier has asked for them all back.

[@MetallicrealitE]

Great comparison vid, my mate had a jet boil with him at the last preppers meet, he cooked food in it and burnt it, had a hell of a job to clean it out, as soon as I saw the wider jobsworth I thought, that wouldnt be difficult to get your hand down to the bottom of to clean it out, even if you have chunky hands. I think it won in most respects in my eyes, I even prefer the handle! The price of the jet boil always put me off and I would begrudge the extra tenner for the pot stand. I don't do fb so this will be going on my christmas wish list, it isn't somehing I "need" but I would delighted to have one. I am off to bookmark the link ;)

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yea, they're very much a water boiler when you use the pot, there not designed for cooking really. I'f I'm cooking, I'll take a pan and use the pan stand. Great products either way 🙂👍

[@axelthorn2263]

Hey good day Shaun thanks for the video like how you went into so much detail that was really really good. I would just like to point out that I think the reason with a pan having to move It Forward was because of the weight of the handle yet if you used a camping ie oex saucepan then there would be no wait of a handle and you could place it in the middle. Thanks

[@ewanlawcock4674]

Had the £30 one off AliExpress for around a year now, been spot on, great purchase 👍🏼

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Bang on aren't they!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Nice video. I have thought about trying Jet Boil. I like the new Stash by Jet Boil. Mew follower here. All the best, Crow✌️

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hey, thank! Yes you can't argue with jetboils quality, they make excellent products 🙂👍

[@andyday4724]

Oh and it’s the same with the jetboil turn the pan ring and it should hook underneath the 2 lugs!!

[@leemichel8199]

Got planet x one which I assume is the same paid 29.95 on ebay including postage ,which to me is a bargain, will get it by Monday. Great video thanks and good luck , God bless...lee

[@senorcharrleh5146]

Good vid mate, i've used a few of the jobworth products over the years and they do the job no fuss. Just to add a fyi better off getting the x3 it's only £5 more and you get a a bigger pan and more powerful stove. The x2 is 0.9 litre and 1kW power output where as the x3 is 1.4L and 1600kW power output not bad for and extra £5.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

That'll be ideal for my family camping trips. I might get one of those 👌

[@t.o.c_media]

You twist the pain support with the little notch in the metal the hooks from the pain support locking so actually it forms a solid pain support instead of quite loose

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I know mate, I forgot about that, lockdown hasn't been easy on the brain cells 😂👍

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

The jetboil pan stand is half the price of the complete X2, says it all really.

[@BCJerbs]

Hey was is the width of that Jetboil? I want to know if that is the same width as my knock off Firemaple and want to get the Jetboil coffee press and don't want to waste the money if it's not gonna fit! Thanks heaps for the review and look forward to hearing back when you get a moment! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇨🇦🔥🔪

[@niks_healthy_lifestyle1691]

Can the jobsworth hold a large sized gas canister or just a small one? Obviously you don't have to only use a jet boil branded gas canister for the jet boil... Someone on another channel when I asked said yes it has to be jetboil which put me off as it's not going to be easy to get the specific one all the time. X

[@AnthonyDavidMatthews]

I think this is a classic case of cheapest isn't always the way forward. One of the first things I thought about after watching the video was durability. Like anything else, you pays your money............

[@richardburton5485]

The jobsworth isn’t available with this link anymore

[@123marlo]

I bought a jobsworth two weeks ago for the fishing and it definitely does the job and for less than £30 you just can’t beat Jesus your lucky if you can get a fish supper for that so you’d need to crazy to spend all that money for a jetboil.

[@TheSecretVault]

After seeing this i realise why Jetboil was just the APPLE of the boiler world and I got an X2... which heats up faster. Many thanks.

[@acnud]

I've used the jobsworth for over a year now and it's great for the price. When I got it it was £20 but it's still a bargain. Good comparison 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Duncan. I thought £30 was a bargain, £20 is ridiculously cheap 😂👍

[@theheightoflife]

Watched it within 12 seconds haha.... Maybe ill be the first comment 😬 Like I said definitely been looking at the Jetboil so was looking forward to this one. Have actually looked at the Jobsworth!! Lol... but was cool too see it in a lot of detail so this was awesome and also to see the comparison about the actual 2 ive been thinking off. One of the reasons ive delayed is cus I dunno whether to just get the Jetboil as thinking it may be 'better' in the long run. Did want the MSR Windburner I think it was called but cant get one anywhere!! Apart from AUS with stupid shipping price 😂 Hahaha love the fix!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Them handles are already annoying me though when you move it about lol think that would be my fixing mission.... Think Jetboil 'want you' to use their summit skillet pan, the grooves fit into it and its supposed to be weighted 'correctly' for their stove 🙄 Very impressive tho and for £30 cant complain really!! Might treat myself... Nice one maaaaaate!! ATB Chris

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hello mate, yea after looking at the jobsworth, I honestly can't see any flaws that point towards it not lasting as long. I'm genuinely taken back by how good it it for the money 👌 Wish I knew what I know now back then eh lol. Cheers Chris 🙂👍

[@theheightoflife]

@@Shaun-Wilson Awesome if it has your stamp if approval I might aswell give it a blast 💯

[@Lightfur]

How does the jobsworth do when simmering? That’s the main reason I have a jet boil (minimo) which is more similar to the jobsworth. I don’t think many people will even notice an extra minute or so waiting for water to boil. Try making a stew in there, I think that’s when you will notice the difference when you’re scraping the burned food from the bottom of the jobsworth. For the price though, it’s great for boiling water quickly 🍻

[@ciaranbarbour]

Cheers Shaun, what size gas canister do you have in the pot? I just ordered my Jobsworth today!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

100g 🙂👍

[@ipaales7552]

Class review wasn't expecting it to be as good £30 definitely a winner mate cheers shaun all the best stay safe 👍🏕️

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Gary, mad init, can buy 4 of these for the same price as the jetboil with pan stand 😂👍

[@bobhead6243]

Hi mate , is the Jetboil realy worth the extra large chunk of cash over the jobsworth ?

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I think it depends how often you are going to use it. The jetboil will last a lifetime, but you can buy a few jobsworths for the same price 🙂👍

[@GedDevlin]

I was going to buy a jet boil originally but the handle put me off . So bought the highlander fast boil mk3 instead .

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Aye, the handle is a bit annoying to be honest. I think in the field, I would use an elastic band on it 🙂👍

[@jimbojet8728]

That was good Shaun, a very fair comparison I thought. Jetboil for me. The Chinese ripoff version just doesn’t look like there’s any longevity in it, it;s no use to you at all when it’s broke. If I was planning an adventure, I would consider myself nuts to be expecting failure and buy the Jobsworth. Thank you.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Great vid shaun. Cant find where to win one on fb though 🤷‍♂️👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks mate. If you just search shaun explores on Facebook, it should come up with my page. The competition is a few posts down 🙂👍

[@TesuJapan]

good job and nice tip friend. nice review as well

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

Nice comparisons spot on 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thank you 🙂👍

[@jamesturner9114]

Planetx have issued a safety recall on the Jobsworth

[@darrenmccann5184]

Cheers for the review buddy. Think at £33 it is worth a go! 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Well worth it Darren, if I hadn't already paid out for my Jetboil, this would be my go to cook kit for the mountains 🙂👍

[@darrenmccann5184]

@@Shaun-Wilson Hi mate, stove arrived today and well pleased with it. Thanks again for the recommendation 👍👍👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@darrenmccann5184 no worries Darren, glad your happy with it mate 🙂👍

[@taber247]

The frying pan is the problem. It's handle is heavy. Surley you know that??!! But thanks for the review, interesting and informative.

[@phil.clarke]

Would be interesting on the sound levels measured using either of these stoves. From experience these sort of stoves are very noisy!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Aye, there about the same Phillip, if anything the jetboil is louder. I wouldnt say either is much louder than any of my other gas stoves on full power 🙂👍

[@lloydpenpraze]

The Jobsworth x2 has been recalled due to concerns regarding safety but I am unable to find out what these issues are. I bought mine from Planet X, who have emailed me and told me to return the item for a full refund!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hey Lloyd, I'm just about t pin a comment from a guy who's had a bad issue with his, check it out. Doesn't sound good 👎

[@markharrison1807]

Had 2 Jobsworths and each one went faulty. The cheap plastic starts to warp, making the components it holds together move and become unstable. Try cooking using a pan like a breakfast or a steak, and you will see the plastic warp. Great video but the Jetboil is that price for a reason.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Mark, thats some good insite. It does feel like a thermoset type plastic on the jobsworth, but obviously experience prevails 🙂👍

[@TheMooseman316]

Nice comparison shaun and wl presented video, I have one of these knock offs, what I would say is its great for boiling water for the cost but absolutely sucks when you use a fry pan, the burner can't produce enough heat to cook properly resulting in extra time and gas being used. all the heat stays in one place and doesn't distribute properly. As before great at boiling water because the heat fins assist it. Not sure what the jet boil is like with a frying pan? Would of thought it would be slightly better? Keep up the great work buddy atb wmm👍

[@doolie04lfc]

Has anyone had a email about a recall on the jobsworths?

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yes, everyone who has purchased since January. I'm just about to pin a comment from a guy who had a bad experience with his

[@daleyoutdoors]

Great video Shaun - I did a quick review video on the Jobsworth X2 a few weeks ago, but I don't have a Jetboil to compare it to 😁New sub from me 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks man, I'll go check out your channel 🙂👍

[@daleyoutdoors]

@@Shaun-Wilson awesome 👍don’t expect too much, I’m a newbie 😁

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@daleyoutdoors was good mate, all about getting out there and pressing record. That's the hardest bit 🙂👍

[@johnarmstrong6242]

Hi Shaun new subscriber here cracking review and I'm definitely having a punt for that money i always use my Trangia but as you say for £30 why not keep the reviews coming mate

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one John, its hard tonresist at that price isn't it! Enjoy mate 🙂👍

[@terrypatterson1481]

I have the OEX from planet X £29.99 does a great job just as good as the jet boil at £100.

[@maestroboy]

most camping pans have a removeable handle. So i dont see a problem in that case

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Nice video matey. Looks a cracking pot for the money. Well done 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one James, yea its a class for the money, indont know how they've managed it for the price lol. Hope you're well mate 🙂👍

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

@@Shaun-Wilson definitely matey. Yea good mate just waiting for the day I can get the tent out haha

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@jamesoutandaboutn.i227 same here man, feels like it's been ages

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

@@Shaun-Wilson 100% matey

[@kelesin]

The pot stand should be twistted on the rxing of the burner (stove) to fixed to it firmly. Both the Flash and the clone. It works the same in each case of any kind of thew chinnese clones . But you have chosen the worst on the market, I think. Compare with Fire-Maple. Greetings

[@richardmarples5130]

Wait until you see the new one!

[@Shaun-Wilson]

The new jobsworth?

[@richardmarples5130]

@@Shaun-Wilson no, the new jetboil

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Oh yea i've seen it, was a lot of talk about it on here a couple weeks ago when Paul Mesner did a vid on it.

[@KB-yb7vy]

Doesn't matter if it's a bit loose you don't shake it around while your using it lol

[@northbynorth2283]

the jetboil will cost the same or less to manufacturer than the jobsworth, paying for the name like most things, I got my Jobsworth x2 for £23

[@dudleyedge1374]

shared your page on FB and they reported me for spam ???

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Is this Dex?

[@dudleyedge1374]

Yes it is

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Sound, yes my mrs tried and it let her share. God knows what's going on haha. Anyway, your entry still counts 🙂👍

[@DennisNowland]

For Christ's sake, you're only boiling water it's not baking a cake. Anybody that pays all that money for a jet boil is more bloody money than sense.

[@richandiben]

Lockdown.....I hope I never hear that said again

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Tell me about it! We're not having any more of that ever again 🙂👍

[@dustinfrost5214]

The only rip off is jetboil 😂😂😂

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

You need a haircut my lad😉

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I bloody do Taff! 😂