JetBoil MiniMo Backpacking Stove Review

[@michaelbutler1557]

This was a very professional presentation. Very easy to follow with logical format snd easy to understand information. I have 51 years hiking and mountaineering. I can tell you that these modern stoves are a godsend. If you have two large males then carrying a second system comprising a Jetboil stash with or without a Mightymo, spare canister and stand increases your meal preparation ability snd versality.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment and great suggestion.

[@torrance8577]

Very impressive review. I wish other reviewers provided as helpful, concise and insightful analyses! Many thanks!

[@robertpurdon7161]

A big part of me wanted them to name the flux ring the flux capacitor.... Very thorough review - thanks.

[@KevinOutdoors]

I almost used a clip from Back to the Future "It's a flux capacitor Marty!".

[@BradGrayable]

I love my Jetboil. I've had it since around 2015 and it has held up flawlessly. I still take it on every trip. Like one of the other commenters(mine didn't come with a pot support either). Great review!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, must be a new addition to the kit. I am certainly happy to have it.

[@wolf_science]

Nice review! I came online specifically to find out more information about the pot stand, so I was glad you mentioned that accessory! My only dislike about the MiniMo is the bulkiness for packing it, versus the slimmer models from JetBoil.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, I am so glad this was of use.

[@dwrivers47]

You missed your calling Kevin. What an amazing review ! I am a huge JetBoil fan - top quality product. Thank you 😊

[@KevinOutdoors]

LOL, thanks I thought I found my calling :)

[@MrEllio7]

Very good detailed review. I have had a minimo for several years. The pot support was not included when I purchased it. I purchased the pot support and summit skillet at a later date.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Perhaps they have more recently added the pot support and didn't change the box? Thanks for sharing. I look forward to trying the skillet.

[@andrewbrewer7081]

Great job Kevin! Very detailed review of the MiniMo which I was curious about and may also give it a try. Love the videos and looking forward to the next one. Thanks as always!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Awesome, thank you!

[@richardwildeman1267]

Fantastic review! I learned some things about my beloved MiniMo that made me love it even more. As much as I'd like to boycot Johnson Outdoors for killing Eureka, despite it still being a profitable company, I just can't go without this stove! Really looking forward to possible future videos with it with your trademark thorough scientific approach.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks so much. I try and give as many facts as I can and I appreciate the comment about 'trademark thorough scientific approach'! Many thanks.

[@ChonkyTrundlers]

Great review Kevin. Very thorough and suitably nerdy. Love it. We appreciate your hardwork 👍🏼

[@KevinOutdoors]

Much appreciated!

[@blueridgestops3128]

Heck yea, I second the comments on the windscreen! Manufacturers test their equipment in a lab, not out in the field. I would love to see a video that compares boil times for differing stove systems in calm, breezy, windy, and blustery conditions. I have an old camping stove that will boil water in under two minutes in no breeze, but as soon as you introduce breeze you can plan on (I've estimated) an extra minute per mile-per-hour per boil. The long and short of it is, that if I start out with a cannister that should last all week, with any sort of wind over a mild breeze, I can plan on running out of fuel before the weekend is out. The windscreens should be built into the design.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Some stoves do. This one is partially protected but I think they should have something that clips on and protects 1/3 or 1/2 of the burner.

[@aylashank6629]

Great review! If you need more food for 2, just use the pot to boil twice the water, and pour half into another container (other pot/mylar bag etc) for one person and use the pot for the other

[@Woodswalker1965]

That’s the nerdiest review I’ve ever seen, nice job buddy👍

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks for the compliment! 🤓

[@clarkansas6590]

Great job. Didn’t know my MiniMo was such a good stove.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Ha, I didn't either until I started playing with it. :)

[@craigrobertson6082]

Kevin, as always a very detailed and honest opinion / demo.. I never knew about the camp stove systems. Although these type of stoves work great, I am not a convert. For me, there is a downside to these bespoke sets in that they have less versatility. You cannot use the pot as a stand alone and I like my Whisperlite and Trangia.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Hi Craig, yes I was skeptical of these systems too so I never invested in one. I will be doing the math and comparing this to other systems in the future. Thanks for checking in on this one.

[@Gulfishing]

Nice review but I will 2nd the lack of parts list as I did the same and purchased a pot support when I didn't need to plus it would be nice to have more specific instructions on getting the pot support to lock into place so far mine will only sit on the stove and on appearance is unstable

[@KevinOutdoors]

The discussion seems to suggest it is on the box somewhere, but I didn't notice it and you didn't notice it so it clearly isn't obvious. Not a deal breaker but something the company can improve on in their next design of packaging.

[@maxim11]

5:56 spider in the JetBoil box!

[@RichardOutdoors]

Good man. I love my JB Stash. May upgrade!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks Richard, I was very happy with it and I really enjoyed the added features of the stove despite the weight. Message me if you think you might be coming to Canada this year. We'll try and get you out on some boreal lakes. :)

[@ak983625]

I like your simple honest review. As you know, simple chemistry ensures that one gram of butane burned in air always produces the exact same energy and temperature. All these efficiency tests are so based on some magic. Turning up flame too high on any stove is wasteful to some degree. Wind usually has an effect. Heat exchanger fins always more efficient.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Great comments, I have seen tests where turning the flame up too high wastes some fuel but I have not been able to replicate that. More playing with stoves is required. :)

[@ak983625]

@@KevinOutdoors i have done tests on my brs3000. A moderate flame is as efficient as the best open burner stoves. But lower when opened all the way it’s obvious that the big roaring flame being wasted.

[@steamboatmodel]

I wonder if the efficiency is due to the regulator rather then the heat exchanger?

[@KevinOutdoors]

It would be the heat exchanger that is what it is designed to do. The regulator just maintains a more even burn from the start of the canister to the end.

[@jon49124]

You should do a comparison between jetboil and the msr windburner

[@KevinOutdoors]

That is a possibility, a friend of mine just got one. They seem to have a problem with over heating and can only be reset with the legs of the stand.

[@jon49124]

@@KevinOutdoors ya I have the msr windburner I found it brought my water to a boil quicker than my freinds jetboil and I didnt mind the legs as you can spread them to allow more stability but my outer sleeve slid down when I want looking and burnt holes through it. But thats after years of use, all and all iv been happy with mine.

[@carilynspencer8400]

Wait... the outside of the box does say "Pot Support Included".... it's on the right hand side under the Jetpower fuel sold separately. There isn't an orange line pointing to anything so maybe that's why people don't see it...but it is there.

[@ashab1]

Yeah at 19:54 next to the picture of the canister, I kind of want this system I have similar and a bunch of other stoves pots etc but this looks decent especially with the regulator.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Thanks, I looked all over the box and didn't notice it so it just isn't clear. Not a huge deal but would have been nice to know before hand.

[@m1kel]

i reckon u shouldnt remove it while its on as it would burn the insulation

[@piranino]

Lot's of plastic. Is the plastic BPA-free?

[@KevinOutdoors]

Yes it is BPA free. There are no markings that would indicate BPA on the bowl or lid. Here in Canada if it might contain BPA there would be recyclable marking with a '7' and the letters 'PC' for polycarbonate. And I checked the California materials disclosure posted on the JetBoil site, it doesn't indicate any BPA.

[@RomanVarl]

Very good review, thank you! Like, sub, bell (c)

[@KevinOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!