Jetboil MicroMo Review
The Jetboil MicroMo is a solid little performer, but is it the best backpacking stove for your needs?
Written by Hiker's Buddy Staff. Last updated on November 13th, 2022.
Specifications
| Weight | 340 g / 11.99 oz |
|---|---|
| Boil time | 135 seconds (500 ml) |
| Power output | 6000 Btu |
| Capacity | 800 ml / 27.05 fl oz |
| Dimensions | 10.4 x 10.4 x 15.9 cm / 4.09 x 4.09 x 6.26 in |
| Pack volume | 1351 cm³ / 82.44 in³ |
| Regulated | Yes |
| Four season | Yes |
| Igniter | Yes |
The Hikers Buddy Verdict
At 340g, and about 1351 cm3 in packed volume, the MicroMo is worth considering if you’re after a lightweight, compact, regulated stove. It’s a solid performer, outputting 6000 BTU/h, and in true Jetboil fashion, is capable of bringing 0.5 L of water to the boil in a speedy ~135 seconds. It also comes with an included pot stabilizer accessory - a win for versatility.
Having said this, the MicroMo sits at an odd position in the Jetboil lineup. It’s lightweight, but not that lightweight. For comparison, it’s about the same weight as the Zip (which is a substantially cheaper model). And when compared to the Stash (201g for the same 0.8L capacity), it’s positively heavy.
In fairness, both the Zip and Stash are unregulated stoves and lack several of the features of the MicroMo; nevertheless, it seems clear that Jetboil isn’t really targeting this as an ultralight option.
Given this, if you can spare a little extra pack space and a few extra grams (75g, to be precise), then most buyers will be happier splashing out the extra $7 for the MiniMo. For this, you get an extra 0.2 L in capacity and a wider, more versatile cooking cup.
While this is a quality stove, our rating reflects our opinion that there are better choices in the lineup for most people.
Who should buy it
Those who have done the research, and are confident this stove meets your specific requirements: We know this is a bit of a cop out - but if you’ve done the research and you’re sure this stove suits your specific requirements, then go for it - it certainly won’t let you down. We just think that for most buyers, there are better options among the Jetboil lineup at a similar price point.
Who shouldn’t buy it
Ultralight hikers: If you’re after an ultralight from Jetboil, then you’ll probably be better off opting for the Stash (if an unregulated stove suits your needs), or picking up a MightyMo and a suitable lightweight pot.
Keen Cooks: While the MicroMo does allow relatively fine control of the power output, its cooking versatility is let down by the shape of the integrated canister (tall and thin). ****This makes it less functional for cooking tasks other than boiling liquids. On the plus side, it does ship with a pot stabilizer - which adds to the versatility - though of course you’ll need to pack an extra pot or pan for this to be of use.