Noxious weeds on the Continentail Divide Trail

Justin Dahlke and his brother spent several weeks on the Continental Divide Trail. With the help of some llamas and Jetboil gear, they documented the types and location of noxious weeds along the trail in a government research project. "We took the Helios cooking system and the Personal Cooking System with us on a trip along the Idaho, Montana continental divide. The first time we used our Jetboils, was after a short hike of only 6 miles. We fired the Jetboil up and within 3 minutes had water boiling and within 10 minutes we were eating a great meal of lasagna. Little did I realize what a luxury this was going to be on the rest of the trip! We would eventually travel 310 miles in a little under 1 month. The Jetboil started every time we used it, even in elevations as high as 10,000 feet. At the end of the day after walking 22 miles it was great to have a hot meal in such a short time. Not only does the Jetboil boil water extremely fast, but it also doesn't use a lot of fuel to boil the water. We didn't have to worry about packing a lot of fuel canisters, worry about fuel spilling, or worry about the Jetboil not lighting. For anyone spending any time in the mountains, or on a trail, a Jetboil is a must have! The Jetboil is a necessity on any trip just as proper shoes and packs are important! Because of our Jetboil we were able to have some luxury and comfort on our trek. Thank you for a great product!" - Justin Dahlke