Jetboil MiniMo Review

The MiniMo is an excellent choice if you’re after a regulated, integrated canister stove. It’s powerful, compact and lightweight enough for most. It has claimed consistent performance down to 20°F (-6°C), so should serve adventurous winter enthusiasts well.

But where the MiniMo really stands out is in its versatility. Thanks to a shorter, wider integrated pot, the MiniMo is far more functional that rest of the Jetboil lineup when it comes to cooking, as opposed to just boiling water. It also includes a detachable pot support, so you can easily set it up for use it with a larger pot or skillet if needed, though you may not need to.

On the down side, the MiniMo isn’t a particularly compact or lightweight stoves. At 14.6oz (415g) and approximately 108 cubic inches (1773 cm3) of packed volume, it’s heavier and bulkier than all the Jetboil stoves with the exception of the higher capacity Sumo.

At list price of $155 US, it’s also the most expensive (again, excluding the Sumo). But in our opinion, if you can afford it, and can spare a little extra space in your pack, then you’ll love functionality and versatility offered by the MiniMo.

Who should buy it

Campsite cooks: If you like the convenience and simplicity of an integrated system stove, but want the versatility to fry up some more interesting fireside fare, then the MiniMo will be perfect for you. It offers fine-grained control over the power output, so you’re less likely to burn your meal, and the improved shape means most meals can be cooked up just using the integrated pot. And in situations where the integrated pot just won’t do, the included pot support provides the versatility to mix and match with other pots and pans as needed.

Winter adventurers: A regulated stove, this stove is tested to stay performant down to 20°F (-6°C). This means it should suit for most winter activities, as long as you're not heading out in particularly cold temps. If you need a primer on why regulated stoves perform better in cold weather, take a look at our write up - What is a pressure regulated stove, and do you really need one?.

Who shouldn't buy it

Ultralight backpackers: At 14.6oz (415g), this is a far cry from an ultralight stove. In the Jetboil line up you’ll probably be happier with the Stash, or grabbing a MightyMo along with a seperate lightweight pot.

Budget conscious buyers: If you’re on a tight budget, the MiniMo may not suit. At a list price of $155, it comes in at the premium end of the Jetboil lineup. For a $40 discount you can pick up a Flash, or if you’re really looking to save and willing to sacrifice a few more features, then the $87 Zip could be a good choice.

Weight

While we really like the MiniMo, it's is let down a little by its weight. At 415g it's a far cry from a true ultralight, and weighs in a fair bit heavier than the other 1L capacity stoves in the Jetboil lineup - the Flash. However, on the whole, we think the functionality of the stove makes the weight tradeoff worth it.

Pack volume

Similarly to the weight, the pack volume of 1773 cm3 isn't great. Again, this is a fair bit larger than the Flash. However, for that slightly higher pack volume and less space-efficient design, you do get a much more functional stove with a more use-able shaped cooking cup/pot.

Boil speed & heat output

The MiniMo will be powerful enough for all cooking requirements. It puts out 6000 BTU/h of power, enough to bring 0.5 L of water to a boil in 135 seconds. Realistically, you're unlikely need a stove more powerful than this.