Fuel type: Canister Weight: 4 oz. We also like the wider pot platform on the Primus, which translates to more stability and better protection against strong gusts although it still falls well short of an integrated model like the MSR WindBurner.
What do you sacrifice by saving with the Primus Essential Trail? To start, weight goes up to 4 ounces, which makes it the heaviest screw-on model on our list by around an ounce and much less of an ultralight standout than the competition. See the Primus Essential Trail.
Integrated pot: No What we like: Fast and powerful; multi-fuel compatibility. Instead, they simply need a stove that melts snow and cooks a lot of food fast, and the MSR XGK EX is one of the most proven and capable options in this category. Additionally, the retractable legs and pot supports provide a stable and effective cooking platform, even for larger pots.
Fuel type: Wood Weight: 4. Integrated pot: No What we like: Very light and packable for a wood-burning stove. With a unique collapsible design, the Hexagon packs down flat and set-up is a breeze. With the right fuel—small branches, sticks, twigs—it makes a great ultralight solution to heating water or food.
Keep in mind that the build of the Vargo Hexagon feels considerably less sturdy than the Solo Stove Light above. Specifically, the metal side panels snap together loosely enough to be somewhat concerning when boiling a pot of water on top. Fuel type: Canister Weight: 0. Integrated pot: No What we like: Really, really cheap and still works. At such a low cost, there are a few letdowns in the build. But if you set reasonable expectations, the BRS T is an intriguing budget option nevertheless.
See the BRS T. Fuel type: Tablets Weight: 3. Integrated pot: No What we like: Cheap and ultralight. Powered by solid fuel tablets, this system is lightweight and bucks the need for canister or liquid fuel systems altogether.
Its best uses are as a backup or emergency stove, not a primary stove, and some people even use the Esbit for day hiking to heat up beverages and small meals. Each fuel tablet weighs 0. You also may find a sticky residue on the bottom of pots and pans from burned up tablets. As a final note, there may be restrictions on using Esbit or alcohol stoves in at least one U.
See the Esbit Pocket Stove. Canister and Remote Canister Stoves Canister stoves, which run on a mix of primarily isobutane and propane, dominate the backpacking market.
Further, the mixture burns very clean, can be set to either simmer or boil quickly especially with an advanced design like the Jetboil MiniMo , and heats very efficiently. You also have remote canister designs like the MSR WhisperLite Universal and Kovea Spider, which sit directly on the ground and feature a hose that connects to the canister remotely and allows you to invert it for better performance in the cold. But canister stoves do have their downsides.
For one, they often suffer in cold weather, especially when compared to white gas models. Remote canister designs are a step up, but liquid gas is far and away the most reliable option.
Second, the metal canister itself is fairly heavy and bulky, which can become an issue if you need to carry a lot of fuel for extended backcountry travel.
Liquid and Multi-Fuel Stoves Stoves that are set up to run on liquid fuel, like the ubiquitous MSR WhisperLite , have a fuel line that connects to a separate refillable bottle. Most liquid-fuel stoves run on white gas, although there are a number of models that can use multiple fuel types, including kerosene and unleaded gas the MSR WhisperLite Universal and XGK EX are two examples.
But perhaps our favorite thing about liquid fuel is the way that it cuts down on waste—you can purchase it in bulk and reuse the same fuel bottle over and over again. These stoves are also usually bulkier, heavier, and more expensive than their canister alternatives. All in all, if your trips extend past the length of a week without resupply , are outside of the United States, or venture into cold or high-altitude environments, we recommend a liquid fuel stove.
For all other backpacking needs, a canister stove is still our cook set-up of choice. Alcohol Stoves Stoves that run on denatured alcohol are popular among ultralight and thru-hiking communities, preferred for their affordable price, lightweight construction, and simplicity. The most basic design can be made by punching holes along the rim of a tuna fish or cut-off soda can, and more complex stoves offer features such as simmer control, an integrated windscreen, or a pot stand.
And perhaps one of the biggest selling points of an alcohol stove is the ease of acquiring fuel, especially at hardware stores or gas stations in small resupply towns.
Logically, these stoves make a good option for those heading out for long-term sojourns in the woods—you can collect your fuel as you go. And take note: wood is not a clean-burning fuel and will leave your stove and cookware covered in soot. You will also need to check for local fire and twig collection regulations before you use a wood-burning stove, and consider the fact that your potential fuel may be wet.
This ultralight, fringe piece runs off of solid fuel tablets, and clocks in at just over 3 ounces. But the Esbit—and other tablet stoves—is a great backup option to bring along just-in-case. Integrated Stoves An integrated system—like the Jetboil Flash —is unique to canister stoves, and consists of a burner, heat exchanger, and pot that all secure to the top of a fuel canister in one streamlined package.
The all-in-one set-up has the clear advantage of efficient heating: when everything is so tightly connected, the design allows faster heating with less fuel.
As a result, these stoves are the clear winners in terms of quickest boil times. However, the tall and skinny pot size, small diameter burner making it difficult to substitute a different pot , and lack of simmering capabilities mean that integrated stove systems are often one-trick ponies, used primarily as a means to boil water for dehydrated meals and hot drinks.
Jetboil's MiniMo is a notable exception here, with the ability to simmer and a short and stout pot for convenient cooking. If you want to make gourmet feasts, look below at the non-integrated stove systems. But for the trend toward dehydrated meals over backcountry cooking, all-in-one systems offer the best in stability, convenience, and wind resistance. Plus, with a built-in handle and insulated cozy that easily turn the pot into a mug, they are the most streamlined and user-friendly systems available.
Non-Integrated Stoves On the other hand, a non-integrated stove functions as two separate units: the fuel source and stove are at the bottom and a pot or frying pan is then perched on top. But non-integrated stoves are not without their benefits. Most notably, they offer a great deal of versatility. You can swap out your pot for one of a different size or even a frying pan , simmer a meal over the flame, and use white gas for better functionality in the cold or at higher elevations. Additionally, non-integrated stoves are often lighter and more affordable than those of the integrated variety provided you choose a lightweight cookset.
Those of the ultralight persuasion can cut weight by combining a screw-on canister stove like the MSR PocketRocket or alternative-fuel stove with a lightweight pot. Like most backpacking gear, weight is an important consideration when choosing a stove. One exception is an integrated system like the Jetboil Flash, which factors its pot into the weight. In general, you can expect alternative-fuel stoves to be the lightest options, and liquid-fuel stoves to be the heaviest.
Canister stoves—especially non-integrated canisters models like the 2-ounce Snow Peak LiteMax—are truly a happy medium in terms of weight. That said, every model here on our list is what we consider light and packable enough for backpacking. Even a relatively heavy design like the 1-poundounce MSR Reactor is still reasonable and well worth its weight at high elevations or in the extreme cold. In general, the numbers correlate very closely with the type of fuel: as we mentioned, integrated canister stoves are very efficient heaters with their all-in-one designs, while non-integrated canister models leave more of the flame exposed but still typically hover in the 3- to 5-minute range.
All that said, these times were measured in laboratory settings with no wind or adverse conditions, both of which can significantly impact boiling speed. Other factors to consider are pot support height, the amount of flame protection, windscreen coverage, etc. If you backpack exclusively in fair weather, a non-integrated canister stove or alternative-fuel option is a viable choice.
If you get out year-round and especially at altitude, a remote canister stove especially a multi-fuel option will be more reliable, regardless of the advertised times.
I have an article on camping foods prepared without cooking or need to refrigerate , but there are lots of dehydrated meals I've placed there, so it can be a good read if you're one of them. You need to consume A LOT of gas to be able to boil water in only seconds. It's great for more serious thru-hikers, but not optimal for, say, myself, a recreational hiker. Before moving on I should also say that Flash is better by far only in perfect conditions. First things first: Neither of these stoves are truly lightweight.
At That's why, in today's world, I can't really say Minimo and Flash are in "lightweight stoves" category although they're regarded as such by some. Also, this is the major disadvantage of most Jetboil stoves out there - not just Minimo and Flash. If this is a deal breaker for you and you'd prefer going with the best lightweight and compact stove in the market , I'd recommend you to check out MSR Pocket Rocket Still, this doesn't mean Minimo and Flash aren't necessarily for a solo backpacker but more for car camping or a large group or an expedition.
They're being used perfectly fine by thousands of people for almost a decade. Another thing to note on the weight department is that even though these stoves can be regarded somewhat "heavier" after other brands came up with very light models, you still get to control the amount of fuel you carry.
You have the option to carry the exact amount you need after you do the math. MSR Blog has a good article about it here as to how much fuel you should carry for your trip. Also, do make sure you know how to pack your backpack the optimal way for a better weight distribution and you should do perfectly fine. Diagram belongs to Flash. Click on image to enlarge. Diagram belongs to Minimo. Both Minimo and Flash can be easily packed up into one small unit as you see above.
Another tip here: If you want your canister to be packed into the pot as well , you'd better go with the smallest one. As you see, Minimo at right is shorter and fattier compared to Flash when packed. It's plus points for both stoves that you can fit the entire assembly into the pot. I didn't give extra points to Flash just for being 1. I call it a draw for this criteria. This is one of the most important things you should know when you can't decide between these two stoves which is why I repeated it many times until this point : Minimo is much better at simmering than Flash.
In fact, you don't even have the option to simmer in Flash because it isn't equipped with a fuel regulator. It's made to get liquid hots as quickly as possible. If you're unaware, this means that you can't adjust the fuel intensity once the water is boiled. Getting yourself a stove with the fuel regulator and hence the option to simmer has two main advantages:. As explained in the first heading, Minimo was already superior than Flash in terms of fuel efficiency, so Number 2 helps with it even further.
Simmering ability alone is enough to make Minimo more versatile than Flash. Both stoves are recommended to be used with cookware smaller than 9. Check out my best backpacking frying pans article for more information. Flash comes with a color changing heat indicator at its body. The indicator basically fills up to indicate how long it's until the water is boiled:. It's meant to provide more versatility but ended up being a huge waste of money for the users IMO.
Minimo doesn't have this feature. Another different thing worth mentioning is accessories. Coffee press is the most popular accessory sold separately and different models are compatible for both of these models. Below you can see the one compatible with Minimo at left and another one compatible with Flash at right. For other accessories, check out Jetboil's site for Minimo and Flash. Another thing to mention in terms of versatility is the winter conditions.
The problem comes with it mostly isn't the cold but the wind. Flash at right is equipped with the original burner which is more narrow compared to the revised burner of Minimo.
You can see the width difference even in the table in the introduction. As a result of the width, core of Minimo is guarded better than the Flash.
The MicroMo is a slightly smaller and lighter version of the MiniMo cooking system. You can cook on a slow simmer or boil water in little more than 2 minutes. The cooking cup that comes with the stove has a 0. If you like the MiniMo but want to go a little bit bigger, you might like the Jetboil Sumo. You have enough capacity to cook up some oatmeal for breakfast for an entire family or a bigger meal for two or three.
Winner: Jetboil MightyMo. The Jetboil backpacking stoves that come with locking pots and Flux Ring technology are the best for cooking in the wild. They also tend to be faster. Winner: Jetboil Genesis. This cooking system comes with two burners, a pot and a frying pan, so you can cook all types of meals.
For campers going out with the whole family, these cookware options might not be enough. You can add a compatible skillet or 5-liter cooking pot to make dinners easier to prepare for more people.
Winner: Jetboil Minimo. Most of these stoves have an easy push-button mechanism for ignition and come with stabilizers for extra support. You can also buy an extra stabilizer to make it easier to use. Winner: Jetboil Zip. Winner: Jetboil Flash. The best backpacking stoves for cold, windy and rainy weather are the ones that come with FluxRing technology, like the Jetboil Flash. Just keep in mind that it might take a little longer in the cold and in high altitudes.
Most of the time the piezo ignitier should work fine in cold or rainy weather, but carry a lighter or matches just in case. Jetboil quality is pretty much the same across the board and a favorite among campers, but some backpacking stoves are better than others. Jetboil stoves also come with a limited one-year warranty, so if your stove happens to have any manufacturing issues, you can contact the company.
Not all fuel canisters work with all Jetboil canister stoves, so the best way to ensure compatibility is to buy from the same manufacturer. Wind is another issue, so use a windscreen or improvise one from a tarp or other protective, thick fabric. Use a 3-to-1 solution of water and white wine vinegar to clean your Jetboil pots.
Boil the solution for a couple of minutes and scrub any stains off with a sponge. If you get rust on your stove, clean it off with a scrubby sponge, just make sure to not use a metal one. You can prepare some coffee in the mornings with the Java Kit or the French Press addition.
The best Jetboil stove in our review is the Genesis. And the pot, pan and two burners all fit conveniently inside a handy travel bag, making it a complete cooking system. And for those who want temperature control, the Jetboil MiniMo offers a little more versatile cooking options.
From early family camping trips to recent backpacking adventures, Fraser has a range of experiences to draw from. Using his passionate knowledge of the great outdoors, he wants to make getting out there accessible for all and sustainable for generations to come. Skip to content. Best for On the Go Best for Basecamp. As such, we took both the Flash and Zip on a 4-day backpacking expedition through Chicago Basin in Colorado.
Amidst peak-bagging and trail blazing, our team of 7 exclusively used the Jetboils for all breakfast and dinner needs, from Eat-a-Bowls to Mountain House meals. During those 4 days, we prepared meals in all kinds of weather — rain, hail, snow, sun and wind because Colorado weather, right? According to Jetboil, both stoves boast rapid boiling times thanks to the FluxRing technology and insulated container system.
Rather than take these claims at face value, though, we wanted to test them for ourselves. At 7,, 10, and 12, feet in elevation, we performed a boil test, timing how long it took both the Zip and Flash to boil 16 oz of water. Note: We did not perform this experiment through the entire lifespan of the fuel canisters as Jetboil does in their own testing.
However, we did use both fuel cans equally. We also conducted this test with 16 oz of water — or 0. Timing how long it takes for 16 oz of water to boil in the Jetboil Flash. Jetboil Flash vs. Does Size Matter? What would be perfect is a Zip-sized Flash.
We packed the lighter just in case, but never ended up needing it. Rarely did it take more than two flicks of the button to get it going. Before the trip, I was convinced that I would hate the Flash, for unfair reasons. I liked it.
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