The MiniMo has been around for a number of years and established a reputation as a reliable integrated canister stove. Unlike, for example, the Snow Peak Giga Power and the Pocket Rocket 2, where a canister stove screws onto and sits atop a gas canister, the MiniMo consists of a burner, heat exchanger, and pot that all secure to the top of a fuel canister. The MiniMo, and other integrated all-in-one systems, offer efficient heating: everything is tightly connected, and heat is applied faster and less fuel is used.
Integrated systems such as the MiniMo have traditionally served better as water boilers, but the MiniMo’s redesigned valve gives it excellent simmer control. At just under 15oz the weight is acceptable for its class, but an integrated system is not one for the weight-conscious trekker.
The Piezo push-button igniter is great for lighting the stove, and saves from the frustration of multiple attempts to light the stove in bad weather using a lighter.
Integrated systems have traditionally been better than their canister stove cousins thanks to their sleeve wrappings on the container, but we were slightly disappointed with the MiniMo’s performance in this area. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a reliable integrated system, the MiniMo is a great choice.