The verdict
The Genesis is the two-burner backpacking pick — Jetboil's foldable two-burner with fast boil times.
Jetboil Genesis
Strengths
- +Two burners clamshell into compact profile
- +Boils a liter in under 3 minutes
- +Two-pot capable
- +Fits in larger cooking pot for transport
Watch-outs
- −Premium price
- −Bulkier than single-burner
- −Propane only
How it compares
Two-burner clamshell. Fast boil. Bulkier.
Who this is for
At a glance: couple backpackers cooking real meals.
Why you’d buy the Jetboil Genesis
- Two burners clamshell into compact profile.
- Boils a liter in under 3 minutes.
- Two-pot capable.
Why you’d skip it
- Premium price.
- Bulkier than single-burner.
- Propane only.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.

