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Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L vs Primus Micron III

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Primus Micron III is the lighter option — 492 g lighter than the Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L (89% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L Primus Micron III
Weight 550 g · 0.550 kg · 1.21 lb 58 g · 0.058 kg · 0.13 lb
Brand Jetboil Primus
Category Cooking Cooking
Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L
550 g

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...

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Primus Micron III
58 g

Ultralight canister stove weighing just 58g. Piezo ignition for reliable cold-weather starts.

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Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L vs Primus Micron III: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Primus Micron III wins — at 58 g it is 492 g (89%) lighter than the Jetboil TrailCook 1.2L (550 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.

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