REASONS TO BUY
Incredibly lightweight
Top-notch fuel efficiency
Easy to pack
Relatively durable
REASONS TO AVOID
Lid lacks reliability
Smaller volume pot
Not great for simmering
Less stable than some
Jetboil Stash Review
This fuel efficient option is among the lightest backpacking stoves we’ve ever tested and easily fits in your pack for any size of adventure
Credit: Zach Lovell
By Zach Lovell ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ October 29, 2025
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Our Verdict
The Jetboil Stash is a phenomenal option if packability and minimal weight are your top priorities. After years of testing backpacking stoves, this is one of the lightest models we've ever seen, with an included pot that can still fit the stove and an 8-ounce fuel canister inside. The Stash was incredibly fuel-efficient, sometimes burning half as much fuel as the competition. The pot has .8 liters of capacity, which was plenty enough for boiling water for breakfast or dinner, though it made it slightly slower to melt snow. The lid has a tough time staying on the pot, whether packed in a bag or trying to pour water out of its designated spout. Despite a few minor flaws, the Stash is well worth your consideration.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Jetboil Stash uniquely blends performance and durability in a lightweight package, making it a go-to for our review team for boiling water. After weeks of testing, we can confidently say this option is a great choice if you need a capable stove on the lighter side.
For boil-only missions, the Jetboil Stash has become a favorite of ours for its low weight and excellent fuel efficiency.
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Fuel Efficiency
Using an average of .13 ounces of fuel per boil, the Stash will take your canister of iso-propane very far, whether on a short weekend getaway or a months-long thru-hiking mission with re-supply runs.
We logged several days of camping in the High Sierra while testing the Stash and were able to stretch an 8-ounce can of fuel nearly twice as long as some of the competing stoves. As with any of the options tested, when utilizing the Stash for cooking noodles or sauteing a meal in a pan, its fuel efficiency decreased. At the end of the day, this is an incredible option if fuel efficiency is a priority.
We couldn't believe how much longer our fuel canisters lasted with the Jetboil Stash, sometimes doubling the life of a can of iso-propane compared to the competition.
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Weight
The Stash was the lightest integrated canister stove we tested. It tipped the scales at an impressive 7.3 ounces, which includes the weight of the stove, stove bag, pot, and lid.
The Jetboil Stash weighs an impressive 7.3 ounces, including its pot, stove, and lid. We also were huge fans of its packability, with a wide and shallow .8 liter pot fitting easily into our packs. Unlike some of the competition, the Stash proves you don't have to sacrifice performance to keep the weight down. It comes with a plastic fuel canister stand, but we didn't feel we needed it, so we often left it behind to lighten our load.
While there are lighter stoves, the Stash's great fuel efficiency allowed us to bring less fuel for longer trips.
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Simmering Ability
While virtually every option required some pot lifting to keep the water from boiling over, some stoves only required a little bit of tending, while others needed their pot to be held above the stove the entire time. The Stash came in about average in this metric.
While the high-powered Jetboil Stash offers some simmer adjustability, it's best for chefs who just want to boil water for dehydrated or freeze-dried meals. When sauteeing veggies or cooking noodles, you'll need to keep a very close eye on the pot, and we'd recommend orienting a few rocks around the stove to serve as a cooking platform to spare your arms, as it can be tiring to hold a pan or pot floating above the Stash. For shoppers needing a stove for more complex cuisines, we'd recommend a different stove with some lightweight cookware. If you primarily need to boil water, this is an excellent option.
With a lighter duty burner head, it is possible to cook real food with the Stash, but you'll need to keep a close eye on your skillet or pot, and be ready to hold it higher above the flame.
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Wind Resistance
When things get super blustery, the Stash might have a tougher time. Though it's an integrated canister stove, the pot doesn't protect the burner head.
In addition to the lack of protection, the Stash doesn't have as much power as some of its competition, making it harder to fight gusts. Throughout testing, we only had the burner blow out completely once, but there were multiple times it took much longer to boil a pot of water. Fortunately, some quick fixes like sheltering the windward side of the burner helped keep things rolling, but this isn't the stove we'd recommend for more intense alpine conditions.
In more exposed camp settings like this, prepare to deal with the Stash getting blown out occasionally.
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Ease Of Use
This stove was effortless to fire up, with a classic screw-on canister attachment and three support arms that hugged the bottom of the included pot. The flame adjustment was also easy, allowing us to quickly turn the stove on or off.
With the pot fully loaded with water, we had to ensure the prongs were properly extended and in the most stable position; otherwise, the pot would fall over. We got used to this instability, but we would have liked to see a bit better balance from the Stash. Also, it's a very tight fit to get the stove and an 8-ounce fuel can inside while traveling, with the lid often popping open when inside a bag. With a stove system as light as the Stash, it's understandable why Jetboil included a smaller .8 liter pot, but it makes it difficult when cooking certain noodle dishes. Despite a few setbacks, this model is user-friendly for a variety of backpacking trips.
The Stash was an absolute breeze to use, with a no-frills construction and a classic design.
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Should you buy the Jetboil Stash?
The Jetboil Stash is an incredible stove if you're looking to primarily boil water for your backcountry meals. You'll be hard-pressed to find another option that blends a lightweight construction with top-tier fuel efficiency.
What Other Backpacking Stoves Should You Consider?
If you need a stove that can simmer well, take a look at the Soto WindMaster, which offers a modest size but has a more easily controlled flame. If you're on a bit tighter budget, the WindMaster's smaller sibling, the Soto Amicus, is worthy of your consideration. If you're a Jetboil fan, you might also check out the Jetboil MiniMo, which weighs a bit more but has better simmering ability.
Side-by-Side Comparison
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—Zach Lovell
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