Jet Boil lighter at high altitude

[Longshotjames]

I have noticed on 2 different Jet Boils that the built in ignition doesn't work above 10K feet. Has anyone else experienced this?

I always keep spare lighters in my pack and now I keep one in the green cup on the bottom so it's handy.

Anyone else?
James

 

[FEENIX]

I have noticed on 2 different Jet Boils that the built in ignition doesn't work above 10K feet. Has anyone else experienced this?

I always keep spare lighters in my pack and now I keep one in the green cup on the bottom so it's handy.

Anyone else?
James

I have never taken mine that high, but like you, I always carry a lighter/fire starter in my survival kit. I also have a back-up back packing stove (Optimus Crux Lite) that stays in my truck.

 

[berger21]

My son and I hunted 10 to 12000 ft this year in Southern Colorado. We had to use a lighter on our jet boil and propane stove.

 

[Mtn Dawg]

Sometimes the little wire igniter gets bent downward too much and doesn't work. I always check that first when ignition isn't working.