Choose a Jetboil stove for boiling water, simmering or group meals
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Quick answer
Jetboil makes integrated canister stoves where the pot locks onto the burner. The Flash 1.0L is the fast-boil pick: Jetboil lists 120 seconds per half liter, 13.1 oz and a rotary igniter. The Stash is the ultralight at 7.1 oz with a 0.8 L titanium-burner kit and no igniter. The MicroMo adds a regulator and push-button igniter for simmering and cold weather down to 20°F. The TrailCook 2.0L cooks for groups with a 2 L pot and a regulated burner.
- Jetboil Flash 1.0L (FLCB3). Best for: Boiling water fast for coffee and dehydrated meals. See options on Amazon
- Jetboil Stash (STASH). Best for: The lightest kit for long trips. See options on Amazon
- Jetboil MicroMo (MCMTM). Best for: Simmering real meals and cold mornings. See options on Amazon
- Jetboil TrailCook 2.0L (TCXTN). Best for: Cooking for a family or group. See options on Amazon
How Jetboil stoves work
A Jetboil is a canister stove built as one system: the pot clips onto the burner, which screws onto a JetPower fuel canister. Jetboil says its patented FluxRing heat exchanger on the pot base helps it boil faster and burn less fuel, and Jetboil says the Flash packs everything neatly into its cooking pot.
That makes a Jetboil quick and fuel-efficient for boiling water, which is what most backpacking and emergency meals need. For pots and pans on an open burner, see our camp stove guide.
Four Jetboil stoves compared
| Stove | Weight | Pot | Boil time (0.5 L) | Regulator | Igniter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash 1.0L | 13.1 oz | 1.0 L | 120 sec | No | Rotary |
| Stash | 7.1 oz | 0.8 L | 150 sec | No | Match |
| MicroMo | 12 oz | 0.8 L | 135 sec | Yes | Push button |
| TrailCook 2.0L | 22.2 oz | 2.0 L | 130 sec | Yes | Rotary |
Jetboil's figures; weights exclude the fuel can stabilizer, and boil times are Jetboil's average over the life of a JetPower can.
Regulator or not
Canister pressure drops as the fuel gets cold or runs low, which slows an unregulated stove. Jetboil puts a regulator on the MicroMo and TrailCook, and says the MicroMo performs consistently down to 20°F. The Flash and Stash have no regulator.
If you camp in cold weather or want to simmer rather than just boil, pick a regulated model.
Weight and packed size
The Stash is the lightest at 7.1 oz and packs to 4.4 x 5.1 in. The MicroMo is 12 oz, the Flash 13.1 oz and the TrailCook 1 lb 6.2 oz. Jetboil lists each without the 0.9 oz fuel can stabilizer, and without fuel.
For a vehicle or home emergency kit, weight matters less than pot size and an easy igniter, so the Flash or TrailCook make more sense there.
Fuel use
Jetboil lists 10 L of water boiled per 100 g JetPower can for the Flash and 12 L for the Stash, MicroMo and TrailCook. If you mostly rehydrate meals that need about half a liter each, that is enough for many meals per small can.
Store spare canisters in a cool place and pack a few for an outage kit alongside backpacking meals.
Which one to buy
Choose the Flash 1.0L for the fastest boil and an easy igniter at a moderate weight. Choose the Stash if every ounce counts and you only boil water. Choose the MicroMo to simmer and cook in cold weather. Choose the TrailCook 2.0L for a family or group, or for home emergency cooking.
Using a canister stove safely
The U.S. Fire Administration notes that carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance is not working or vented properly. Use any canister stove outdoors in open air, never inside a tent, vehicle, garage or home, and keep it on a stable, level surface away from anything that can burn.
Read Jetboil's product manual before first use, let the burner cool before packing it, and check the canister seal for leaks before lighting.
What to look for when you buy
Jetboil Flash 1.0L (FLCB3)
Best for: Boiling water fast for coffee and dehydrated meals
Jetboil lists a 1 L pot with insulating cozy, 120 seconds per 0.5 L boil time, 10 L of water boiled per 100 g JetPower can, 5300 BTU/h, a rotary turn-and-click igniter and 13.1 oz (371 g) without the fuel stabilizer. The bottom cover doubles as a measuring cup and bowl.
Watch out: No regulator, so output can drop as the canister cools in cold weather; the MicroMo and TrailCook have one.
See options on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)Jetboil Stash (STASH)
Best for: The lightest kit for long trips
Jetboil lists 7.1 oz (201 g) without the stabilizer, a 0.8 L pot, a titanium burner, 150 seconds per 0.5 L, 12 L boiled per 100 g can and 4500 BTU/h. It packs into 4.4 x 5.1 in.
Watch out: Match ignition only, and no regulator.
See options on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)Jetboil MicroMo (MCMTM)
Best for: Simmering real meals and cold mornings
Jetboil lists a regulated burner for consistent performance down to 20°F (-6°C), a push-button igniter, a 0.8 L pot with cozy, 135 seconds per 0.5 L, 6000 BTU/h and 12 oz (340 g).
Watch out: Smaller 0.8 L pot than the Flash.
See options on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)Jetboil TrailCook 2.0L (TCXTN)
Best for: Cooking for a family or group
Jetboil lists a 2.0 L pot with insulating cozy, a regulated burner, a rotary igniter, 130 seconds per 0.5 L, 12 L boiled per 100 g can, 6000 BTU/h and 1 lb 6.2 oz (630 g).
Watch out: The heaviest and bulkiest here, packing to 6.8 x 5.7 in.
See options on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)Questions people ask
- How fast does a Jetboil boil water?
- Jetboil lists 120 seconds per half liter for the Flash 1.0L, 130 for the TrailCook 2.0L, 135 for the MicroMo and 150 for the Stash.
- Which Jetboil is lightest?
- The Stash at 7.1 oz without the fuel stabilizer.
- Do Jetboil stoves work in cold weather?
- Jetboil says the regulated MicroMo performs consistently down to 20°F. Unregulated models like the Flash and Stash can slow as the canister cools.
- Can I use a Jetboil indoors?
- No. Use fuel-burning stoves only outdoors in open air because of carbon monoxide and fire risk.
Sources
- Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System (jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com), Jetboil
- Stash Cooking System (jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com), Jetboil
- MicroMo Cooking System (jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com), Jetboil
- TrailCook 2.0L Cook System (jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com), Jetboil
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention, U.S. Fire Administration (maker page: www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/life-safety-hazards/carbon-monoxide/)