Jetboil Zip vs Jetboil MiniMo

The MiniMo is the better all-round stove: it adds a regulator for true simmer control, a push-button igniter and metal handles, and owners say it handles real cooking, not just boiling water. The Zip is lighter, simpler and cheaper to run for anyone who only boils water. Both boil about half a liter in just over two minutes on the same FluxRing design, and both are built for one or two people. Buy the Zip for fast water and minimal fuss; step up to the MiniMo if you want to simmer, sauté or eat straight from the pot.

• Choose the Jetboil Zip if you only boil water for dehydrated meals and coffee and want the lightest, simplest Jetboil setup.
• Choose the Jetboil MiniMo if you want to simmer and sauté real food, and value a built-in igniter and metal handles over the lowest weight.