Replacement for hexi.

**apod** · 24th November 2015, 12:14

Looks like the cousins are changing over to a better cooking system.
I wonder how long before we go the same route
http://www.combatandsurvival.com/new...ent-announced?

**ropebag** · 24th November 2015, 12:59

i might quibble with the word 'better'. i'd wait a while if i were you, see how we screw it up....

besides, doesn't everyone use a Jetboil?

**pym** · 24th November 2015, 18:43

Whilst it's meant to be a clean fuel, from what I've seen that Dragon stuff leaves a delightful green goopy mess that would pass for toxic waste.

The Zip fuels depend on the stove used, they can burn well or leave everything caked in half an inch of soot.

**apod** · 24th November 2015, 19:28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08b...YDaSIqNJfCD7d5
Dunno about the mess bit.The product being supplied for the MoD are solid blocks not gel AFAIK.

**HavocIRL** · 24th November 2015, 19:52

As long as whatever they use to replace hexi looks like a Kendal Mint Cake I'll be happy.

We must continue the tradition of tricking recruits into biting into them

**gibedepusib0ss** · 6th December 2015, 16:09

Recruits, Jordanian bedoiuns....

**ned stark** · 7th December 2015, 07:30

Originally Posted by HavocIRL

As long as whatever they use to replace hexi looks like a Kendal Mint Cake I'll be happy.

We must continue the tradition of tricking recruits into biting into them

or dipping them in jam and giving them to the locals overseas.

**morpheus** · 7th December 2015, 10:03

i used the hexi on dark nights last week.... think i was the only one in my patrol harbour with it... think its a decent bit of kit tbh.

**X-RayOne** · 7th December 2015, 10:39

so Old School Morpheus....lol.

it is a decent bit of kit, it has stood the test of time. Bombproof design that really nothing can go wrong with with is a major plus.

I suppose only drawback is the weather affecting flames and heat getting onto the cup.

But lots of faster stoves available now...times move on.

**RoyalGreenJacket** · 7th December 2015, 11:13

Originally Posted by X-RayOne

...lots of faster stoves available now...times move on.

basically all we are doing is upgrading Hexi TV.

the old Hexi was Analogue TV, the new FireDragon is Digital TV

#HexiTV

simples!

**apod** · 13th April 2016, 17:44

Think I might have to get me on of these.While i have a jetboil zip and can't fault it for speed it is bulky and you need to know exactly how much gas is left in it when heading out for more than a day.
In view of fight light I tend to go with hexi most of the time these days but as we all know it has its drawbacks.Top of my list is the mess it makes and the cleaning required after.I wonder how long it will take DF procurement to cop on to these.
http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/rev...ld-cooker.283/

**Buck** · 19th April 2016, 21:58

Originally Posted by apod

Think I might have to get me on of these.While i have a jetboil zip and can't fault it for speed it is bulky and you need to know exactly how much gas is left in it when heading out for more than a day.
In view of fight light I tend to go with hexi most of the time these days but as we all know it has its drawbacks.Top of my list is the mess it makes and the cleaning required after.I wonder how long it will take DF procurement to cop on to these.
http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/rev...ld-cooker.283/

You'll be long retired mate.

**apod** · 10th July 2017, 18:10

Anybody at the DF open day at Farmleigh?
Did you notice a new style field stove at the Ration pack display? made by "ZIP" I believe(they lost out to Firedragon for the UK MoD contract).Just wondering if any of you had noticed it as you can see it in the video from the display.

**pym** · 10th July 2017, 21:57

These ones?

The emphasis on parachute drops gave me a laugh

**DeV** · 10th July 2017, 23:42

Originally Posted by pym

These ones?

The emphasis on parachute drops gave me a laugh

Packing a cheese grater in your kit???

**apod** · 11th July 2017, 12:33

That's the one.
Not very tactical or practical.

**Pegasus** · 11th July 2017, 12:44

I predict a lot of balancing, following by a lot of falling :(

**Flamingo** · 11th July 2017, 13:53

It does look to be potentially quite unstable. Anybody tried one yet?

**ropebag** · 11th July 2017, 14:19

Originally Posted by Flamingo

It does look to be potentially quite unstable. Anybody tried one yet?

i've had a go - it was a bit of faff. all the balancing and digging-in shit, and then waiting about a billion years for it to boil.

the world has moved on, i've used gas and petrol/diesel on trips to the arse end of nowhere with no re-supply for 3 weeks and more - this stuff is catering to a world that no longer exists and trying to compete with things that vastly surpass it in every way (ok, almost every way) while also being not very good at what its for.

this stuff (and the other solid fuels on offer) offers just one thing to the bloke on the ground - its not going to go 'bang' if your bergen gets hit. everything else it offers is for the benefit of the logistics chain.

10 minutes to boil a pint of water? bloody hell, i could leave it out in the sun and it would boil quicker!

**UniSol** · 17th July 2017, 16:03

Been using an MSR Pocket Rocket for a few years now. It's miles better than a Hexi and packs up nice and small. Did a career course a few years ago and half of us had them, with the other half using Hexis. Guess which half was tucking in to hot rations while the others water was just getting warm?

https://www.rei.com/product/660163/m...kpacking-stove

**ODIN** · 17th July 2017, 22:25

Originally Posted by UniSol

https://www.rei.com/product/660163/m...kpacking-stove

Since REI was referenced, if anybody is ever on the west coast of the US, check them out. Awesome store, outdoor heaven :D

**sofa** · 18th July 2017, 17:53

Similar store in the deep south

www.basspro.com

**Truck Driver** · 18th July 2017, 21:46

Originally Posted by sofa

Similar store in the deep south

www.basspro.com

Bass Pro are class. Lived in their store while on work assignment in Arizona

**Shaqra** · 19th July 2017, 08:49

Originally Posted by Truck Driver

Bass Pro are class. Lived in their store while on work assignment in Arizona

+1 - I have spent hours in their weapons section just chatting with the guys there, very knowledgeable and very helpful.

**apod** · 10th November 2017, 08:15

Got my hands on one of the new Zip cookers that have replaced the Hexi yesterday.
Very light and so small that you could carry three or four of them and still not be at the same weight as the Hexi cooker.
The only drawback is that you cannot store the fuel inside it as it literally folds flat. You need a separate ziplock bag to carry the fuel blocks.These however are individually wrapped.

I have not been issued one myself yet(working on it)but when I am I will do a complete review.

Another new(ish)item is the addition of a drawstring carry bag for the issue poncho.This bag is made from poncho material so should help to keep the rest of your kit dry if you have to put a wet poncho back in with other items.
(similar idea to the British issue shelter sheet with carry bag)

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