My Trusted Companion

The minimo is the only backpacking stove I've owned and it's served me well over the past 8-9 years. I've used light weight set ups and other burner/pot pairs that belong to my friends. Nothing suits me as well as the minimo. Over those 8-9 years, I've gone from just car camping to also backpacking. This system is still what I take for both assuming I'm not with a large group and planning a big dinner on my car camping outings. I've done my research on the latest and greatest online multiple times, and my conclusion is always to keep my minimo, despite only boiling water in it 99% of the time. A small fuel canister fits into the pot with the burner out of the included bag and oriented sideways. A fuel canister stand and a lid with a hole for pouring and small holes for straining are included. The canister stand clicks nicely into the bottom of the lid for packing. The base cover doubles as a measuring cup along with measurement lines in the pot itself. Capacity is a little more than 3 cups. Going over 3 cups with just water can be iffy as it will boil over the sides if left to boil too long, making it hard to turn the burner off. There's a built in ignitor, and the fuel level is highly adjustable. The pot and handles are nicely insulated, but the lip of the pot is exposed, so you can't drink straight from it. The lid has proven less than water tight in my experience. It's fine for draining water and maybe pouring, but I wouldn't drink out of it. Best to pour your drink in something else. Both the lid and the base cover have become quite loose fitting over time. Some sort of band or clamp to hold the system together is recommended for long term use. Certainly something you could easily diy. You will also most likely crack the base cover. Jetboil says there's a specific way to get it off and on. I'm never that careful when I'm backpacking. Reviews on the replacement base cover on this website show cracking is a common occurrence. All the people that have left those reviews inspired me to simply slap a piece of shipping tape around the cracked base cover instead of replacing it. It's still water tight for measuring since I did that 3 or 4 years ago. It doesn't stay as snuggly affixed to the base anymore, but I've found this to be of little consequence. Again, something to hold the packed system together would easily fix the issue. The minimo is certainly not the lightest stove set up out there, but it takes the guess work out of buying all the pieces yourself by putting them all in the box up front. As is jetboils trademark, the corrugation on the bottom of the pot boils water super fast. This is the one and only piece of gear I've never found a good enough reason to replace and it's not for a lack of trying. I'd buy it again, although the only one I've ever owned shows no signs of slowing down after nearly a decade!

Super Hot Coffee

Awesome piece of equipment. I make coffee first thing when out in the field - and with my JetBoil it makes water hot and fast!

Low Profile Better Storage Option For Loadout Box

I’m loving the size of this MiniMo. I have not used it yet, as I’ve purchased in my off season but I’m looking forward to having it in my loadout box. The lower profile will allow me to use it in a Yeti Loadout box, that I use for most activities. The other models are taller, which I do keep in my camper and my backpacking box.

Best little boiler I ever got! Quick, effecient, tidy, simple...just perfect!

Reliable And Efficient.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great size, efficiency, and graphic. I’ve only used this to boil water so can’t speak to cooking food.

Minimo Review

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great option for all around needs cook and boil all day long also my favorite thing is the fact that it packs out so small goes in the backpack without a problem

You Won't Regret This Purchase

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love it! Dinner is better with a simmer control knob!

Superb. Well Worth The Money.

Slept rough for a few months and this was an essential bit of kit for surviving. Exquisitely made and just sexy as hell, a joy to use and so reliable. Will never ever get rid of it, even now I have my own luxury flat.

Tea On The Trail!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was hesitant to buy this since I already have a bigger one. So worth it though just for making tea while out and about. Perfect size to pack along.

Great To Simmer!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great for simmering! I had the flash before and tried to cook in it and it burned, so I upgraded to this. Love that it has the pot support so you can use any pot.

It’s Great

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s great. Compact. All ways with me and ready to boil.

Love, Love, Love

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a solo camper that loves cooking. I’ve seen and loved this minimo for so long. It felt like a bigger investment for me though, so I waited to purchase. I’m so happy with it though. I just love it! It’s so easy and fun to use. I kid you not, when I’m feeling kinda down I open my camp gear and just hold my Jetboil. That’s how much it sparks joy me! 🤣🤣🤣

Mighty Mo

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Review on the mighty Mo perfect little beauty, backpack and stove. I got to learn how to use mine. Turn it well, love it.

The Plastic Melted On First Use

The plastic at the base of this stove melted on first use. I'm really disappointed with my purchase. I feel like a backpacking stove should be designed so that it doesn't destroy itself when used in light wind. Flame and plastic don't mix well, who would have known??

A Great Stove, With One Caveat

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As with all JetBoil stoves, the MiniMo does what it is supposed to do, and does it incredibly well. Want to boil water for a dehydrated meal or a hot beverage? This stove will accomplish the task easily. I have only one complaint about this model- it is shorter than the other models, on purpose, so food will scoop out easier. However, due to the short stature, it is also a bit fatter, and therefore feels like it takes up more room in the backpack.