Decathlon Forclaz MT900 Ultralight Stove vs Primus Micron III
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Compact ultralight canister stove designed for backpackers seeking minimal weight. Reliable performance for boiling water and basic cooking on multi-day trips.
Ultralight canister stove weighing just 58g. Piezo ignition for reliable cold-weather starts.
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Decathlon Forclaz MT900 Ultralight Stove vs Primus Micron III: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Decathlon Forclaz MT900 Ultralight Stove wins — at 50 g it is 8 g (14%) lighter than the Primus Micron III (58 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest cooking page, or browse the full gear weight database.