I still prefer my Trangia alcohol stove. When I’m out there it’s not for rushing. Time is not of the essence…😊 And I’ll add that it’s totally quiet too!😮
The OEX has copied the MSR Windburner but still performs. I would still take the zip over it, as the frying pan support bought separately fits in the zip
Great as always..now do I risk a trip to Hathersage….those that know know😂. Paul I’ve just sent a Pm to you about visit tomorrow as up this way. Let me know either way
I`ve found OEX to be a welcome and unusual supplier. I`ve used one of their tents and own a down jacket. They seem to have hit that rare recipe of quality and affordable.
Same. I got an OEX down jacket from go outdoors. It should've been £250 RRP, Xmas 20% off and my members discount got it down to £85 😂 absolutely worth the full RRP in my eyes. But I was more than happy with the lower price
me and my friends are new to camping and OEX has been a Godsend for that balance between quality and affordability. Got my rakoon 2 for 60 quid in a sale and whilst its not perfect (could do with something a bit lighter to carry) but its got hella room for one guy and two vestibules you can cook in if you wanted should the elements demand it. Im extremely satisfied and its defo a massive upgrade to the skimpy shitty 30 quid tent I was in before
Totally agree I’ve a few OEX base and mid layer tops which are my go to for warmth and comfort up a hill and they have lasted really well ( about 3 yrs) and we’re cheap by comparison to more known brands but not a compromise in my view and after seeing this will invest in the stove as couldn’t justify the price of the jetboil 👍
You inspired to get back into camping again Paul! Just organising a weekend trip with my best mate. I finally persuaded him. I bought a cracking wood burning stove by Outbacker for the trip, and I’m going for a truck tarp, cook & fire station, 2 tent set up. I can’t wait. I would highly recommend the stove as it’s incredibly well built, very solid and very good value.
Still can't get over the roar with gas stoves. Currently rocking the trangia mini pot and lid, but replacing the base with the trangia triangle. Quiet and flexible 👍
I bought a Trangia triangle earlier this year and have used it on my 2 multiday trips this year. I used to use gas but I’ve been enjoying the quiet glow of burning ethanol for the atmosphere. My immaculate titanium pot is also getting a bit of character!
@@benvickery I used a Trangia 27 when I did LEJOG and it was amazing. In the spirit of lightening the load I've gone for this hybrid and so far so good. Never understood the rush to boil water.
Greetings from Northern California. Interesting comparison. I couldn’t find any OEX stoves at all on American Amazon, although perhaps I didn’t look hard enough. It doesn’t really matter to me because I have the holy grail of this type of stove in the MSR Windburner which has proved itself this winter with our unusual rain and wind. On one occasion I used the Windburner successfully in steady 30 mph hour wind and rain with gusts even higher. The only problem I had was lighting the bloody thing in that wind. I eventually bought a rechargeable plasma lighter which works great in wind and could come in hardy stunning any threatening thugs hanging about. I’m talking British because with all the rain around here lately sometimes it feels like I’m in the U.K.
Bought a Heiro just 10 days ago and have now used it on 2 trips... Just for Tea though. It is fast as you demonstrate. I found it a bit tight to release the mug from the burner when hot. So now I just don't whack it on so tight in the first place. Love that it has a Piezzo igniter. All in all... I'm impressed. Well done OEX.
In teresting stove. But I really don't need yet another stove! (They are in the latest Go Outdoors promo catalogue that dropped through the post last week, at £45.)
I use the OEX Tacana which has the extra support for a pan, very happy with it! OEX do some good stuff for those who are more concerned with value than brand name.
I have the Tacana too. And you also get the canister stand included. It's great. Plus you can see through the lid to check on things which Jetboil doesn't offer.
Paul, you are a star! I just was wondering to replace my a little packable stove for more efficient one eg. Jetboil. But, of course, the price was the issue. And then you offer me OEX stove. Perfect timing :) Many thanks.
Fun fact about the Jetboil Cup - the lid fits perfectly on it, covering up the sharp edges and keeping your drink warm too! I've had my original Jetboil for 10 years now (it still came with a piezo lighter back then) and I only just found out about the lid last year.
@Matt Rogers they absolutely are, I know for a fact fire maple will do them branded. Not to say that makes them bad, fire maple do some great kit. Some lovely little titanium canister top stoves too
Comments enabled!! If I didn't have the Planet X version (not one of the faulty batch) already I'd probably go for that. It remains to be seen how it will fare over time, but certainly worth the price. Good comparison Paul.
I think for my needs (mainly as a DofE supervisor and assessor for making a Cuppa in the outdoors) the new OEX Heiro seems like good value for money, I have been looking at the Alpkit 'brukit' but at £59 (currently) it seems (like most things!) to have shot up in price. This Heiro looks to be an improvement on the Tacana which some of my colleagues use, that said some use the Jetboil. If the RRP is set at £45 then this seems (for me) a logical choice. Thank you @paulmessner for the honest review. Great content as always - keep up the great work.
I think just my opinion reviewing items that so similar and a direct knock off and or patent infringement empowers these copy cat company’s to keep breaking laws and using super cheap labor to make profit. They don’t do it for us to save us money but for their benefit. I enjoy your videos and you do a good job. Again this feedback is for this video only. Thanks
Was fascinated .. so did a test. My Fire Maple X3 did 0.4L in 1 min 55….( I hope I got this right or I’ll look an idiot 🙄🙄)… The Fire Maple X3 comes with a pan stand and a gas canister stand. It was a reasonably breezy day in Worcestershire. I paid £62.95 for it. It also has a built in igniter.
I was about to post a very similar comment. I bought the Fire Maple x2 quite a few years back now. Was around £55 at the time (I know they’ve gone up a bit) Boil times are equally rapid. Very similar in design to these but more so the oex. Came with the canister support legs, the pan stand, lid, carry bag and a spork and has an igniter. And everything is self contained. It’s never let me down 👍🏼
@@johntreanor812 they’re great aren’t they. That said, I’d go for the oex if I didn’t have the Fire Maple already. It just needs the stands. I’m a sucker for a stove/cookset. Can’t have too many 😁👍🏼
I still don’t understand why people need to boil water fast when they are outdoors. Isn’t the whole point of being outdoors to get back in touch with nature and relax? Don’t need the equivalent of modern kitchen devices like fast boiling kettles.
Wonder if the pot support off theTonaka will fit straight on ? Find the Tonaka just that bit heavy but this seems a lot lighter..with my YHA discount could get this for under £40 quid so a no brainer for me
i recently switched to the jetboil mighty mo as i have my own pot system. very compact and very fast and efficient. still good in a breeze and has an inbuilt piezo ignition. that said, i would probably buy this OEX product if i wanted a new stove now given the facts in this video. again paul, another great video. thanks.
That was interesting and informative. The Jet Boil does have additional repair kits and additional add-on options, yes. Do you know if the other one has any repair kits or a good warranty for it? I've heard stories about the Jet Boil needing fine tuning from time to time. If the other one doesn't offer a repair kit or good warranty then that's a very real world consideration while in the wild... even if the pricing is good.
Great video Paul, I wonder if jet boil will be more durable, I suspect the soft lid will be though much better price for OEX, given the choice I would get neither and go for MSR windburner
Hi Paul, thank you so much for doing this video. On the basis of it I have purchased an oex this morning. I could never justify the price of a jet boil, this is much more of a fair price and it seems it comes highly recommended. Thank you.
I don't use any aluminium to avoid risk of metals getting into my blood/body. (steel and cast iron only at home but not practical for camping obviously.) Are there any titanium models out there in camping land? That is a question for anyone in the comments in addition to Paul. TIA. (current set-up: 900ml titanium pot, SOTO wind master stove)
I find this absolute madness ! I've used an aluminium kettle which cost me £5 about 10 years ago and weighs next to nothing. Up mountains , and in heavy rain and wind it always gets me boiled water using a gas canister and mini stove with no support underneath needed. If it's uneven ground I just use some stones or twigs to balance it and make it level
Yep, Trangia Triangle, third party gas burner and mini kettle. Gas burner goes in the kettle. Works a treat and you can use a small pan also. Having said that I have the OEX Tacana, mainly because I was lured by the sale price of £35. Doesn't get much use. Good review as always from Paul.👍
If I was in the market now then the OEXis a no brainer isn’t it. I am surprised the pot stand was extra for the Jetboil, I have both the Zip and the slightly bigger Flash and both came with the pot stand and gas stand.
I have the OEX Tacana and that came with the pan support so not sure why the new one doesn’t. However build quality is suspect in the Tacana, piezo stopped working after 2 uses and the lock piece for the pot to the boiler is so flimsy it always bends out of shape.
I bought my Jetboil Zip around three years ago. It goes everywhere with me as a rucksacked hybrid cyclist doing trails and outdoors. But had the OEX been available I'd have chosen that due to its much more affordable price tag. And I do happen to like OEX gear anyway. 😊
Thanks for the review Paul, just ordered the OEX from Go Outdoors as my Optimus Crux died this week...the threads for the gas cannister in the valve body failed (stripped) ...not impressed, would expect the cannister thread to be weaker. Thanks again.
Laughing at this video. He praises any advantage the OEX stove has, and poo-poo's any advantage the jetboil has. Also, does he really think boil in bag meals are prepared by stuffing the bag in the stove and boiling water around it??? Where did he find a jetboil without a piezo electric igniter??? Maybe an original from 2003?
Hi Paul. I’ve just watched this review and one you did about 2 years ago (OEX Tecana?). Can you fit the bigger can from the Tecana on to the newer OEX Hearo(?)?
Lemme guess OEX=Chinese made, IP ownership irrelevant, quality control and durability not a strong point, available in multiple brands? The fact the Jetboil is overpriced of course leads to this, but I do wonder when the Chinese kill off all R&D through IP stealing and underpricing who will be designing quality gear. Speed of boil, water volume capacity, volume of system, weight of system and energy efficiency all must be considered. In all honesty Paul, if you could get both for free but only choose one, tell me you wouldn't keep the Jetboil.
Forgot how much I missed your gear reviews Paul. Heiro definitely looks the biz, I originally looked at the Tacana but it was never available in my local store so bought an Alpkit Brukit, I think Alpkit has the right idea with the piezo igniter and pot support thrown in, though have to admit I find the piezo unreliable. I mostly use a Jetboil Flash now after picking one up for £75! Love it, but I all too often forget to remove the plastic cup after filling the pot with water 🤦♂️😂 so maybe not so handy a feature in my case!
Jetboil gear has always been more expensive than other brands, but there is no way it is worth twice as much as the OEX stove. But then the OEX stove beat the Jetboil by over 30 seconds. Makes me laff when that happens!! I'll be visiting Go Outdoors in the next couple of weeks to get one of these OEX stoves. Nice one Paul, thanks for that lad......
Great review and I like the product very much based on it. I'm curious the dimensions of the pot. Pot diameter and inner pot height, specifically. Cheers🎉
I will NOT support anything made in China anymore, which is why I'd choose Jetboil as they are USA made. But I digress, MSR everyday of the week, they beat both of these without question.
Hi, I've purchased a Heiro and used it for a camping trip over the weekend. It's my first experience using this kind of camping stove, so wondering if the following issue I'm having is a design flaw/faulty regulator or my lack of experience. If using a 100g canister and I wind it on fully, so that it's on fairly firm, I don't get any gas flow and subsequently the stove doesn't ignite. To get it to flow I need to wind it on say 80/90%. Its not loose but it doesn't feel "fully on" either. Is this typical for these kind of stoves?
Alpkit Brukit is one I own but to be honest all these type of stoves are just too big, bulky and heavy so I usually stick with my Soto Windmaster. Boiling time isn’t an issue as by the time I’ve lugged a big pack up a hill I’m content to put the stove on, sit back and relax.
They are all the same made in China! Kmart in Australia sell the exact same as the OEX for $45 au = 23quid Also in Australia they sell a Gasmate jetboil clone for $75 au or 38 quid that comes with the pan support Pizzo and gas canister support, The Gasmate has the Aussie gas safety standard and mine has lasted 5 years now. Jet boil may have designed them originally? but they are mostly all as good as each other, Jetboil now is for gear snobs because the efficiency of all of them is in gas mix used for correct temperatures and the heat distribution of the base of pot designs. I have even got an adaptor that lets mine run off Coleman USA style 1LB bottles but to be honest it makes it too tall and dangerous when you leave it on a rolling boil .
How is the simmer ability? I have a Flash and consider a MiniMo to replace it but are open to alternatives, e.g. from OEX btw: The Flash might be more fair comparision (since it got igniter)
JetBoil is overpriced and has lost the uniqueness it once had. My stove (an eBay copy) cost £25 and does the job just as well. Whether it boils water 10 secs slower is not a justification to pay another £75.
I bought the OEX Heiro and the first time I unfolded the handle, straight out of the box, the rivet holding it together popped off. Refunded. I think I'll just spend the money on a proper job - a JetBoil.
5:55 Was waiting for this all video long ;) You got me convinced on the OEX. Can you not just throw on a skillet/pot/pan on top, or is that spark igniter sitting in the way?
I was actually a bit disappointed with the jetboil. In still conditions it works great. But ive had the flame blow out scores of times and it wasnt that windy. Ive had little 20 pound burners from amazon that dont blow out anywhere near as easy. Mine is the jetboil 2.0 and does have an ignitor etc. but yes, when it dies, oex will be subbed in.
Great review. Got me over the line. Ordered via go outdoors. Have you the coffee press for the jet boil Paul? Can anyone answer if this would fit in the OEX Hiero?
OEX and Vango are my go-to brands as they represent affordable access to the outdoors. Goshawk of Australia are another company that are innovative and affordable. Well done OEX 👏
is the OEX Tacana the same stove as the heiro and is it worth it, with all the extra accessories in a bundle at £63.75 from go outdoors with current 15 % off ?
OEX mate are far better at the actual counter at go outdoors Scunthorpe ,I actually bought a jetboil and it was leaking and nearly blew my hand off ,so I went with the OEX tacana and have had no problems with it,,,, Ps it holds 1 litre of water to boil aswell
Took a different approach Svea123r - old skool kit has never let me down - pricey now but I got few years ago - won't boil in that time but they took them up Everest - - pretty much bomb proof brass unit , Trangia bottle with Coleman gas and sourced a stainless kettle measured to nest /fit the Svea - and Oex definitely of the 2 - it's all about the wind
If jetboil just made a titanium wind deflector to replace the cup on the bottom, I'd buy it and never use anything again. I mean, who needs anything else? A con for the jetboil is the elastic nature of the handle, and not being mandatory for the proper wire handle on the gas knob. the original black plastic knob and the bad handle is in itself a created hazard to use.
Looks as though the OEX might be more efficient and perform better in the wind. For me efficiency is the most important feature as I tend to do longer trips why carry two gas canisters when you can get by with two, does it simmer ok?
Has anyone tried using slow cooker liners in these bad boys? After my first wildcamp last night I discovered that they can be a bit of a nightmare to clean out when not carrying much water. Don't want to try it and melt plastic to the bottom 😂
I have a Zip. The biggest problem with it is the regulator. You can get scolded by turning it off. Because of the size and position of the regulator. I like the fact the OEX is a bit longer Also when I got my Zip it had a pan support supplied as standard
The OEX seems like a very nice stove for the money. Looks well made too. But definitely needs a pot support. You can never be too careful when it comes to boiling water especially out in the woods away from home. I would however choose a Jetboil Flash over both of these, (which I did). Bought it on sale new for $86 U.S. Lots of features, more capacity (1000ml) and super fast boil times. I’ve done 90 seconds for a pot three times and hardly any fuel was used.
I've had a jetboil zip for some years now, as well as a flash, sumo titanium and minimo (I am with stoves, like you are with tents paul😂) my favourite combination is the minimo burner with the the zip cup, but I do like the proper fold out handles like on the minimo and OEX stove, the fact the OEX burner head is protected from cross winds is a great design though, they make some good stuff, especially for the price, the OEX is definitely worth considering if you are new to the market👍🏻 great review as always Paul.
so boiling water while camping doesn't really matter but in the army it does apart from that great video and I might buy one and please keep up the hard work
As someone who has approached hiking and camping on a budget I've always looked at the Jetboil with envious eyes but held off buying for other needs. The OEX looks like the thing for me and your very honest review is appreciated.
I hike nearly every weekend and go camping several times per year and bought a JetBoil last year, it's probably the most unreliable burner we own. You constantly have to reignite the flame even when there isn't a strong wind, I would say it's only good to use as a light weight burner for hiking or 1 night of wildcamping. You aren't missing out on much
@@GraemeNeilReidno problem and yeah it seems like the better option, I think the JetBoil has just been marketed very well tbh. We bought several accessories for it too which don't come cheap, the stabiliser and pot support were £30, the JetBoil frying pan (which is very small) cost us £60, the cooking pot is even more extortionate at £75! The overall cost is crazy
@@bakedbeans9546 Yeah I was looking at those costs earlier and thinking that cheaper alternatives would be on the cards. I hope OEX bring out a pot support though as there is obviously a demand for something like that but I guess we could always adapt some other brand to fit.
Love the fact you are imparcial Paul, reviews we can trust are quite rare these days. Thankfully I have 2 jetboils already so the deals been done. If I were going for a new one it seems the OEX has it sorted. Thanks Paul.
The OEX sounds a good budget option, and hopefully may force JetBoil to finally drop it’s crazy prices a bit…
I still prefer my Trangia alcohol stove. When I’m out there it’s not for rushing. Time is not of the essence…😊 And I’ll add that it’s totally quiet too!😮
Oex is definitely stepping up their game !
The OEX has copied the MSR Windburner but still performs. I would still take the zip over it, as the frying pan support bought separately fits in the zip
Great as always..now do I risk a trip to Hathersage….those that know know😂. Paul I’ve just sent a Pm to you about visit tomorrow as up this way. Let me know either way
Looks like a nice piece of kit !!
I`ve found OEX to be a welcome and unusual supplier. I`ve used one of their tents and own a down jacket. They seem to have hit that rare recipe of quality and affordable.
Absolutely - I've found exactly this to be the case in Australia where OEX is known as Campmaster!
Same. I got an OEX down jacket from go outdoors. It should've been £250 RRP, Xmas 20% off and my members discount got it down to £85 😂 absolutely worth the full RRP in my eyes. But I was more than happy with the lower price
me and my friends are new to camping and OEX has been a Godsend for that balance between quality and affordability. Got my rakoon 2 for 60 quid in a sale and whilst its not perfect (could do with something a bit lighter to carry) but its got hella room for one guy and two vestibules you can cook in if you wanted should the elements demand it. Im extremely satisfied and its defo a massive upgrade to the skimpy shitty 30 quid tent I was in before
Totally agree I’ve a few OEX base and mid layer tops which are my go to for warmth and comfort up a hill and they have lasted really well ( about 3 yrs) and we’re cheap by comparison to more known brands but not a compromise in my view and after seeing this will invest in the stove as couldn’t justify the price of the jetboil 👍
@Handy Pat just brought the oex alpine fleece(?), really impressed too. Will be tested in atlas mountains soon
You inspired to get back into camping again Paul! Just organising a weekend trip with my best mate. I finally persuaded him. I bought a cracking wood burning stove by Outbacker for the trip, and I’m going for a truck tarp, cook & fire station, 2 tent set up. I can’t wait. I would highly recommend the stove as it’s incredibly well built, very solid and very good value.
@@leomcdonnell8401 Have you ever heard of something called cognitive transference? That’s where your mind goes? Ok.
The OEX Tacana comes with an adapter to use a frying pan. Maybe it would fit onto the heiro as well
Still can't get over the roar with gas stoves. Currently rocking the trangia mini pot and lid, but replacing the base with the trangia triangle. Quiet and flexible 👍
I bought a Trangia triangle earlier this year and have used it on my 2 multiday trips this year. I used to use gas but I’ve been enjoying the quiet glow of burning ethanol for the atmosphere. My immaculate titanium pot is also getting a bit of character!
Only those type of stoves make that noise, most don't. Still much more convenient than Trangia.
@@benvickery I used a Trangia 27 when I did LEJOG and it was amazing. In the spirit of lightening the load I've gone for this hybrid and so far so good. Never understood the rush to boil water.
Greetings from Northern California. Interesting comparison. I couldn’t find any OEX stoves at all on American Amazon, although perhaps I didn’t look hard enough. It doesn’t really matter to me because I have the holy grail of this type of stove in the MSR Windburner which has proved itself this winter with our unusual rain and wind. On one occasion I used the Windburner successfully in steady 30 mph hour wind and rain with gusts even higher. The only problem I had was lighting the bloody thing in that wind. I eventually bought a rechargeable plasma lighter which works great in wind and could come in hardy stunning any threatening thugs hanging about. I’m talking British because with all the rain around here lately sometimes it feels like I’m in the U.K.
Bought a Heiro just 10 days ago and have now used it on 2 trips... Just for Tea though. It is fast as you demonstrate. I found it a bit tight to release the mug from the burner when hot. So now I just don't whack it on so tight in the first place. Love that it has a Piezzo igniter. All in all... I'm impressed. Well done OEX.
In teresting stove. But I really don't need yet another stove!
(They are in the latest Go Outdoors promo catalogue that dropped through the post last week, at £45.)
I use the OEX Tacana which has the extra support for a pan, very happy with it! OEX do some good stuff for those who are more concerned with value than brand name.
I have the Tacana too. And you also get the canister stand included. It's great. Plus you can see through the lid to check on things which Jetboil doesn't offer.
Brilliant video Paul , the OEX knocked the socks of the jetboil there didn’t it , They seam to be coming out with bigger better things every year
yes..skip all the research and development and you can copy a product and make it cheaper...Not sure if we should support this.
Paul, you are a star! I just was wondering to replace my a little packable stove for more efficient one eg. Jetboil. But, of course, the price was the issue. And then you offer me OEX stove. Perfect timing :) Many thanks.
Fun fact about the Jetboil Cup - the lid fits perfectly on it, covering up the sharp edges and keeping your drink warm too!
I've had my original Jetboil for 10 years now (it still came with a piezo lighter back then) and I only just found out about the lid last year.
I am looking forward to using my new oex stove next weekend when camping in Wales.
Definitely shows that the Alpkit Brukit is better than both. It's around £50 and comes with a pot stand and a pan adaptor.
It's 60
@@ProcyonAlpha not when I bought it maybe 3 weeks ago. Definitely an all round better device.
Interesting you should say that Matt, as the current OEX unit is a rebadged fire maple exactly the same as the alpkit and robens stoves.
@@richardmarples5130 pretty sure that they are all made by the same factory in China... Still very pleased with my Brukit! Does the job nicely.
@Matt Rogers they absolutely are, I know for a fact fire maple will do them branded. Not to say that makes them bad, fire maple do some great kit. Some lovely little titanium canister top stoves too
Comments enabled!! If I didn't have the Planet X version (not one of the faulty batch) already I'd probably go for that. It remains to be seen how it will fare over time, but certainly worth the price. Good comparison Paul.
just bought the Planet X stove in the Easter sales, hope it won't be in the faulty batch you mention
I think for my needs (mainly as a DofE supervisor and assessor for making a Cuppa in the outdoors) the new OEX Heiro seems like good value for money, I have been looking at the Alpkit 'brukit' but at £59 (currently) it seems (like most things!) to have shot up in price. This Heiro looks to be an improvement on the Tacana which some of my colleagues use, that said some use the Jetboil. If the RRP is set at £45 then this seems (for me) a logical choice.
Thank you @paulmessner for the honest review. Great content as always - keep up the great work.
Has it got a regulator ? Frying pan cook up comparison please
I think just my opinion reviewing items that so similar and a direct knock off and or patent infringement empowers these copy cat company’s to keep breaking laws and using super cheap labor to make profit. They don’t do it for us to save us money but for their benefit. I enjoy your videos and you do a good job. Again this feedback is for this video only. Thanks
More than happy with my jetboil minimo. I know you did a separate video. Minimo more than capable to heat up 2x wayfarer pouches and it has an igniter
Was fascinated .. so did a test. My Fire Maple X3 did 0.4L in 1 min 55….( I hope I got this right or I’ll look an idiot 🙄🙄)… The Fire Maple X3 comes with a pan stand and a gas canister stand. It was a reasonably breezy day in Worcestershire. I paid £62.95 for it. It also has a built in igniter.
I was about to post a very similar comment. I bought the Fire Maple x2 quite a few years back now. Was around £55 at the time (I know they’ve gone up a bit)
Boil times are equally rapid.
Very similar in design to these but more so the oex.
Came with the canister support legs, the pan stand, lid, carry bag and a spork and has an igniter. And everything is self contained.
It’s never let me down 👍🏼
@@GaryB_OutandAbout .. good shout Gary… good comment mate. 👌👌👍👍
@@johntreanor812 they’re great aren’t they. That said, I’d go for the oex if I didn’t have the Fire Maple already. It just needs the stands.
I’m a sucker for a stove/cookset. Can’t have too many 😁👍🏼
I still don’t understand why people need to boil water fast when they are outdoors. Isn’t the whole point of being outdoors to get back in touch with nature and relax? Don’t need the equivalent of modern kitchen devices like fast boiling kettles.
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Welcome to the militairy.
Wonder if the pot support off theTonaka will fit straight on ? Find the Tonaka just that bit heavy but this seems a lot lighter..with my YHA discount could get this for under £40 quid so a no brainer for me
It looked like you didn't put the jetboil lid on properly??
i recently switched to the jetboil mighty mo as i have my own pot system. very compact and very fast and efficient. still good in a breeze and has an inbuilt piezo ignition. that said, i would probably buy this OEX product if i wanted a new stove now given the facts in this video. again paul, another great video. thanks.
first comment keep up the good work Paul
That was interesting and informative. The Jet Boil does have additional repair kits and additional add-on options, yes. Do you know if the other one has any repair kits or a good warranty for it? I've heard stories about the Jet Boil needing fine tuning from time to time. If the other one doesn't offer a repair kit or good warranty then that's a very real world consideration while in the wild... even if the pricing is good.
Go outdoors and Blacks should have a year guarantee on their products
Great video Paul, I wonder if jet boil will be more durable, I suspect the soft lid will be though much better price for OEX, given the choice I would get neither and go for MSR windburner
Hi Paul, thank you so much for doing this video. On the basis of it I have purchased an oex this morning. I could never justify the price of a jet boil, this is much more of a fair price and it seems it comes highly recommended. Thank you.
I’ve got a Jetboil Flash but the oex looks a good addition especially as I’ve already got the canister support and pan support. Nice vid Paul😊
I don't use any aluminium to avoid risk of metals getting into my blood/body. (steel and cast iron only at home but not practical for camping obviously.) Are there any titanium models out there in camping land? That is a question for anyone in the comments in addition to Paul. TIA. (current set-up: 900ml titanium pot, SOTO wind master stove)
I'm shocked by those results might be worth taking one less fredo
Good comparison,easy win but jetboil will still sell , horses for courses, personal times don’t matter never a rush , something for all budgets 👍
I find this absolute madness ! I've used an aluminium kettle which cost me £5 about 10 years ago and weighs next to nothing. Up mountains , and in heavy rain and wind it always gets me boiled water using a gas canister and mini stove with no support underneath needed. If it's uneven ground I just use some stones or twigs to balance it and make it level
Absolutely. I use an old Trangia meths stove with a support made out of a bicycle mudguard stay, with an aluminium foil wind shield. Bombproof.
With you dave
I've got mini burner
Got bout 20yrs ago with a mini kettle
Fabulous bit of kit
Using aluminium is madness; causes alzheimer's.
Yep, Trangia Triangle, third party gas burner and mini kettle. Gas burner goes in the kettle. Works a treat and you can use a small pan also.
Having said that I have the OEX Tacana, mainly because I was lured by the sale price of £35. Doesn't get much use.
Good review as always from Paul.👍
If I was in the market now then the OEXis a no brainer isn’t it.
I am surprised the pot stand was extra for the Jetboil, I have both the Zip and the slightly bigger Flash and both came with the pot stand and gas stand.
I have the OEX Tacana and that came with the pan support so not sure why the new one doesn’t. However build quality is suspect in the Tacana, piezo stopped working after 2 uses and the lock piece for the pot to the boiler is so flimsy it always bends out of shape.
I've no doubt the OEX HEIRO will prove popular. As is the Jetboil. However; NOTHING can ever tempt me away from my Soto WindMaster.
Well done OEX.
I bought my Jetboil Zip around three years ago. It goes everywhere with me as a rucksacked hybrid cyclist doing trails and outdoors.
But had the OEX been available I'd have chosen that due to its much more affordable price tag.
And I do happen to like OEX gear anyway. 😊
Hmmm... I'd venture to say its Chinese made... which mean they just copied JetBoil. Thoughts?
Glad you’re showing affordable kit
Thanks for the review Paul, just ordered the OEX from Go Outdoors as my Optimus Crux died this week...the threads for the gas cannister in the valve body failed (stripped) ...not impressed, would expect the cannister thread to be weaker. Thanks again.
Laughing at this video. He praises any advantage the OEX stove has, and poo-poo's any advantage the jetboil has. Also, does he really think boil in bag meals are prepared by stuffing the bag in the stove and boiling water around it??? Where did he find a jetboil without a piezo electric igniter??? Maybe an original from 2003?
Hi Paul. I’ve just watched this review and one you did about 2 years ago (OEX Tecana?). Can you fit the bigger can from the Tecana on to the newer OEX Hearo(?)?
Lemme guess OEX=Chinese made, IP ownership irrelevant, quality control and durability not a strong point, available in multiple brands? The fact the Jetboil is overpriced of course leads to this, but I do wonder when the Chinese kill off all R&D through IP stealing and underpricing who will be designing quality gear. Speed of boil, water volume capacity, volume of system, weight of system and energy efficiency all must be considered. In all honesty Paul, if you could get both for free but only choose one, tell me you wouldn't keep the Jetboil.
Forgot how much I missed your gear reviews Paul. Heiro definitely looks the biz, I originally looked at the Tacana but it was never available in my local store so bought an Alpkit Brukit, I think Alpkit has the right idea with the piezo igniter and pot support thrown in, though have to admit I find the piezo unreliable. I mostly use a Jetboil Flash now after picking one up for £75! Love it, but I all too often forget to remove the plastic cup after filling the pot with water 🤦♂️😂 so maybe not so handy a feature in my case!
Jetboil gear has always been more expensive than other brands, but there is no way it is worth twice as much as the OEX stove. But then the OEX stove beat the Jetboil by over 30 seconds. Makes me laff when that happens!! I'll be visiting Go Outdoors in the next couple of weeks to get one of these OEX stoves. Nice one Paul, thanks for that lad......
Great review and I like the product very much based on it. I'm curious the dimensions of the pot. Pot diameter and inner pot height, specifically. Cheers🎉
I will NOT support anything made in China anymore, which is why I'd choose Jetboil as they are USA made. But I digress, MSR everyday of the week, they beat both of these without question.
Hi, I've purchased a Heiro and used it for a camping trip over the weekend.
It's my first experience using this kind of camping stove, so wondering if the following issue I'm having is a design flaw/faulty regulator or my lack of experience.
If using a 100g canister and I wind it on fully, so that it's on fairly firm, I don't get any gas flow and subsequently the stove doesn't ignite.
To get it to flow I need to wind it on say 80/90%. Its not loose but it doesn't feel "fully on" either.
Is this typical for these kind of stoves?
Alpkit Brukit is one I own but to be honest all these type of stoves are just too big, bulky and heavy so I usually stick with my Soto Windmaster.
Boiling time isn’t an issue as by the time I’ve lugged a big pack up a hill I’m content to put the stove on, sit back and relax.
But does the OEX have a special adapter so you can use a frying pan on it? As the Jet Boil does.
OEX good budget option but you gotta think of the flex factor of the Jetboil at camp and the hiking trails. Jetboil wins. LOL.
I'm all for good brands making quality products but I feel there might be too much of a mark up with the Jetboil. OEX would be my choice. 😊
They are all the same made in China! Kmart in Australia sell the exact same as the OEX for $45 au = 23quid Also in Australia they sell a Gasmate jetboil clone for $75 au or 38 quid that comes with the pan support Pizzo and gas canister support, The Gasmate has the Aussie gas safety standard and mine has lasted 5 years now. Jet boil may have designed them originally? but they are mostly all as good as each other, Jetboil now is for gear snobs because the efficiency of all of them is in gas mix used for correct temperatures and the heat distribution of the base of pot designs. I have even got an adaptor that lets mine run off Coleman USA style 1LB bottles but to be honest it makes it too tall and dangerous when you leave it on a rolling boil .
How is the simmer ability?
I have a Flash and consider a MiniMo to replace it but are open to alternatives, e.g. from OEX
btw: The Flash might be more fair comparision (since it got igniter)
JetBoil is overpriced and has lost the uniqueness it once had. My stove (an eBay copy) cost £25 and does the job just as well. Whether it boils water 10 secs slower is not a justification to pay another £75.
I bought the OEX Heiro and the first time I unfolded the handle, straight out of the box, the rivet holding it together popped off. Refunded. I think I'll just spend the money on a proper job - a JetBoil.
My JetBoil that I bought a few years ago came with the pot support included and it really nests nicely on top of the fuel canister.
That would be the Jetboil flash, although the pot support also fits in the Zip but bought separately
Worth noting that these 'burner atop the canister ' designs will not work at low temperatures when the liquid in the canister cannot evaporate.
5:55 Was waiting for this all video long ;)
You got me convinced on the OEX. Can you not just throw on a skillet/pot/pan on top, or is that spark igniter sitting in the way?
Currently on offer at Blacks for £42.50, do you still think it's good after a few months..?
I was actually a bit disappointed with the jetboil. In still conditions it works great. But ive had the flame blow out scores of times and it wasnt that windy. Ive had little 20 pound burners from amazon that dont blow out anywhere near as easy. Mine is the jetboil 2.0 and does have an ignitor etc. but yes, when it dies, oex will be subbed in.
I find a lot of OEX kit to be good quality for the price. I can't knock Jetboil for performance but the prices now are silly
Great review. Got me over the line. Ordered via go outdoors.
Have you the coffee press for the jet boil Paul?
Can anyone answer if this would fit in the OEX Hiero?
Could of done with that when I was in the army😂 great content as always😊
OEX and Vango are my go-to brands as they represent affordable access to the outdoors.
Goshawk of Australia are another company that are innovative and affordable.
Well done OEX 👏
is the OEX Tacana the same stove as the heiro and is it worth it, with all the extra accessories in a bundle at £63.75 from go outdoors with current 15 % off ?
OEX mate are far better at the actual counter at go outdoors Scunthorpe ,I actually bought a jetboil and it was leaking and nearly blew my hand off ,so I went with the OEX tacana and have had no problems with it,,,,
Ps it holds 1 litre of water to boil aswell
I’ve just bought a OEX stove for a festival. Now I’ve seen this and not used it , well… money well spent .
Hi great review. My friend has just bought the Oex, so was wondering if you have had a fire-maple polaris and what you thought of it.
Took a different approach Svea123r - old skool kit has never let me down - pricey now but I got few years ago - won't boil in that time but they took them up Everest - - pretty much bomb proof brass unit , Trangia bottle with Coleman gas and sourced a stainless kettle measured to nest /fit the Svea -
and Oex definitely of the 2 - it's all about the wind
The svea 123 is a work of art compared to these jet boil thingies. A great stove and such fun to use.
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W❤️W! That’s Perfectly Awesome! 🤗❤️✨
I just tried this with my original trangia burner & a heat exchanger kettle, 400ml took 2:15mins.
Just picked up one brand new for £40, taking it out on Wednesday, see how it goes! For that price it seems a bargain.
Imagine paying more for a certain name 😂😂😂 those are the fools with private reg plates 😂😂😂😂
If jetboil just made a titanium wind deflector to replace the cup on the bottom, I'd buy it and never use anything again. I mean, who needs anything else? A con for the jetboil is the elastic nature of the handle, and not being mandatory for the proper wire handle on the gas knob. the original black plastic knob and the bad handle is in itself a created hazard to use.
Just bought one this morning after watching your review. £50 from millets.👍
Just purchased the Heiro on this videos recommendation.
Looks as though the OEX might be more efficient and perform better in the wind. For me efficiency is the most important feature as I tend to do longer trips why carry two gas canisters when you can get by with two, does it simmer ok?
Has anyone tried using slow cooker liners in these bad boys? After my first wildcamp last night I discovered that they can be a bit of a nightmare to clean out when not carrying much water. Don't want to try it and melt plastic to the bottom 😂
Great piece of kit in my kitchen. Go outdoors collapsible cup fits on bottom. Lid not very secure when hot pouring
How many 500ml boils could you expect to get out of the single 100ml gas canister?
I have a Zip. The biggest problem with it is the regulator. You can get scolded by turning it off. Because of the size and position of the regulator.
I like the fact the OEX is a bit longer
Also when I got my Zip it had a pan support supplied as standard
Hi Paul. Would your telescopic lighter fit inside the Zip? (or in the bottom cup)
Don’t buy cheap gear. You’ll buy it twice or more. Spend the money. Buy once cry once
Can the sleeve on the OEX be pulled down? It seems weird that your lips would touch the neoprene if you don't use the lid.
The OEX seems like a very nice stove for the money. Looks well made too. But definitely needs a pot support. You can never be too careful when it comes to boiling water especially out in the woods away from home. I would however choose a Jetboil Flash over both of these, (which I did). Bought it on sale new for $86 U.S. Lots of features, more capacity (1000ml) and super fast boil times. I’ve done 90 seconds for a pot three times and hardly any fuel was used.
I've had a jetboil zip for some years now, as well as a flash, sumo titanium and minimo (I am with stoves, like you are with tents paul😂) my favourite combination is the minimo burner with the the zip cup, but I do like the proper fold out handles like on the minimo and OEX stove, the fact the OEX burner head is protected from cross winds is a great design though, they make some good stuff, especially for the price, the OEX is definitely worth considering if you are new to the market👍🏻 great review as always Paul.
so boiling water while camping doesn't really matter but in the army it does apart from that great video and I might buy one and please keep up the hard work
As someone who has approached hiking and camping on a budget I've always looked at the Jetboil with envious eyes but held off buying for other needs. The OEX looks like the thing for me and your very honest review is appreciated.
I hike nearly every weekend and go camping several times per year and bought a JetBoil last year, it's probably the most unreliable burner we own. You constantly have to reignite the flame even when there isn't a strong wind, I would say it's only good to use as a light weight burner for hiking or 1 night of wildcamping. You aren't missing out on much
@@bakedbeans9546 Thanks, funnily Paul did mention that the wind protection did look better on the OEX as well compared to the JetBoil.
@@GraemeNeilReidno problem and yeah it seems like the better option, I think the JetBoil has just been marketed very well tbh. We bought several accessories for it too which don't come cheap, the stabiliser and pot support were £30, the JetBoil frying pan (which is very small) cost us £60, the cooking pot is even more extortionate at £75! The overall cost is crazy
@@bakedbeans9546 Yeah I was looking at those costs earlier and thinking that cheaper alternatives would be on the cards. I hope OEX bring out a pot support though as there is obviously a demand for something like that but I guess we could always adapt some other brand to fit.
Love the fact you are imparcial Paul, reviews we can trust are quite rare these days. Thankfully I have 2 jetboils already so the deals been done. If I were going for a new one it seems the OEX has it sorted. Thanks Paul.
My son told me the UA-cam people are called 'influencers' because that is what they do!
Or you can buy Planet x 1400 stove… for £20 With stand and pan adaptor
Doesn't come with a pot/pan support...big let down!!
Loving the videos! That OEX stove is a belter!
The Planet X version is a cracking alternative, and 24 quid.