Jetboil MiniMo Review

Name: Jetboil MiniMo
Brand: JetBoil

This user-friendly stove proves you can cook on a skillet with an integrated canister option

Credit: Zach Lovell

Price: $180 List

Manufacturer: JetBoil

By Zach Lovell ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ October 29, 2025

Contributions From: Mary Witlacil & Ian McEleney

OVERALL
SCORE

RANKED
#2 of 15

Fuel Efficiency - 25% 9.4
Weight - 25% 5.2
Simmering Ability - 20% 7.9
Ease of Use - 15% 9.0
Wind Resistance - 15% 7.8

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Our Verdict

A step up from Jetboil's original stoves, the MiniMo has been in our lineup for years now, and it remains a favorite for an integrated canister stove. The pot and burner system has been made more conducive to cooking and simmering, with a wider base and better temperature control. The MiniMo's burner is different from other Jetboil models, and we have found that it boils faster and performs better in moderate winds. Gusty winds will still blow the stove out, but even still, we think this is a great stove for backpackers (or alpine climbers) who eat simple meals and want a cooking system that is light and fuel-efficient.

REASONS TO BUY

Excellent simmering

Durable

Large valve size

REASONS TO AVOID

Heavier than many

More expensive than similar models

Our Analysis and Test Results

The wider pot design and better temperature control on the MiniMo make it a great choice for someone who wants all the convenience of the previous Jetboil models with greater cooking and simmering potential and better fuel efficiency.

jetboil minimo - this is a very unique integrated canister stove, with a removable... — This is a very unique integrated canister stove, with a removable pot suspension making it much easier to cook real meals.
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Fuel Efficiency

In lab testing, the MiniMo used 0.19 ounces of fuel to boil .5 liter of water, a very impressive showing. The pot's flux ring disperses heat nicely, and the insulated pot keeps things hot. Jetboil claims that this stove performs better in the cold with its redesigned regulator diaphragm and valve. We have used the MiniMo in the snow a lot, and we found its cold-weather performance satisfactory.

As things got windy, the MiniMo experienced a roughly 20% reduction in efficiency at blustery campsites. In more objective testing with a box fan, we observed similar results while boiling water. Surprisingly, we saw very little wind impact when cooking meals on the skillet, which we attributed to the lesser demands on heat transfer.

jetboil minimo - the heat transfer from the burner to the pot greatly helps with its... — The heat transfer from the burner to the pot greatly helps with its fuel efficiency.
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When camping above the treeline, it's almost always a possibility to make a windbreak with rocks and other natural materials lying around. Otherwise, a tent vestibule can often accommodate a small stove. Readers should be aware that stove manufacturers disapprove of cooking in your tent or shelter. Backpackers who expect to be camping in the wind and do not think they'll be able to compensate should look into similar but heavier options that are more windproof.

Weight

The MiniMo, with the lid, pot, and burner (leaving out the cup and canister stabilizer that comes with the stove), weighs 12.7 ounces.

Jetboil makes some lighter-weight stoves than the MiniMo, but the MiniMo simmers much better than many of its cousins and siblings. We think the additional versatility is worth the added ounces. The MiniMo should be carefully considered if your backcountry aspirations will take you far from the trailhead, but it's also got several bells and whistles for making more gourmet dishes.

jetboil minimo - while this won't win any featherweight competitions, the minimo has... — While this won't win any featherweight competitions, the MiniMo has a palatable essentials weight.
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Simmering Ability

Integrated canister stoves were not initially designed for cooking; they were engineered to boil water as quickly as possible. While the MiniMo won't simmer quite as well as the gourmet machines that are small canister stoves, it does better than other models in its class, making it more versatile than other integrated stoves.

There are two primary reasons we were able to use a skillet with the MiniMo. Firstly, it has a more mature control valve, allowing us to feather the heat output better than most other Jetboil options. Second, it comes with an incredible suspension system that keeps the pan or pot further away from the flames. This makes for a do-it-all option rarely seen in models that include a heat transfer pot.

the pot suspension of the minimo allows for some great slow-cooking...

This stove became a joy for our backcountry chefs to use, allowing them to whip up eggs, make spam actually taste good, and even make roti.

Wind Resistance

If you're going into the alpine, the MiniMo is likely up to the task. Throughout weeks of our testing process, we found fairly consistent performance in blustery cooking environments, with only a slight decrease in fuel efficiency and a small increase in boil times.

If you're using the suspension system for skillet cooking, the flame will be more exposed and therefore more susceptible to wind. In 20+ mph gusts, we also saw the flame get completely extinguished once, though only a handful of stoves stayed lit in such conditions. Overall, this is an excellent model for most backpackers, but if you're truly headed to extreme places, we'd suggest another model that's specifically designed to handle the cold and high altitude better.

jetboil minimo - camping in settings like this, the minimo required a bit of... — Camping in settings like this, the MiniMo required a bit of shielding from the wind in order to stay lit.
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Ease Of Use

This is another metric where the MiniMo does well. Like all Jetboil stoves, the pot and burner pair securely. This means you can easily pick up the whole assembly with one hand, even while it's lit. You can even pour from the pot with the burner still attached.

The wider dimensions of the MiniMo make for a more stable Jetboil than other integrated canister models, which are commonly more slender and tall. We loved the classic neoprene wrap around the outside of the pot, and the valve control was easy to operate. The latest version of the MiniMo also includes a very loved suspension system for better sauteeing, which is a particularly rare offering for an integrated canister stove. There are also a variety of neoprene colors and patterns to choose from, rivaling an options list of a jacket rather than a stove.

jetboil minimo - the minimo's short, wide dimensions made it much more stable on the... — The MiniMo's short, wide dimensions made it much more stable on the burner, and it was easier to eat directly from the pot.
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Should You Buy the Jetboil MiniMo?

This is a genre-bending stove that's both an integrated canister model and a gourmet meal-maker. While it isn't the lightest option out there, it's got a much greater range of capabilities when compared to its competition. If you're looking for versatility to simmer and fast boiling times, we highly recommend this stove.

What Other Backpacking Stoves Should You Consider?

Take a look at the Jetboil Stash if you want a much lighter integrated stove system, though it's best for boiling water. For an integrated canister stove that can handle more inclement weather, take a look at the MSR Windburner, which was great for higher elevations and in more exposed camps. If you like the versatility of the MiniMo, the crowd-pleasing Soto WindMaster is a great all-arounder; it'll just require you to buy a pot separately.