Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L vs Primus Alika 2 Burner Camp Stove
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
2026 release with adjustable heat control innovation. 6,000 BTU/h output, 2:15 boil time per 16oz, ceramic-coated FluxRing pot, turn-and-click igniter integrate...
Full details →Portable two-burner camping stove with piezo ignition for easy start, removable lid for larger pots, producing 10,000 BTU and 13,300 BTU output for basecamp coo...
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Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L vs Primus Alika 2 Burner Camp Stove: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L wins — at 550 g it is 4,168 g (88%) lighter than the Primus Alika 2 Burner Camp Stove (4,718 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.