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MSR Titan Kettle vs Optimus Vega Stove

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

MSR Titan Kettle is the lighter option — 73 g lighter than the Optimus Vega Stove (41% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR Titan Kettle Optimus Vega Stove
Weight 105 g · 0.105 kg · 0.23 lb 178 g · 0.178 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand MSR Optimus
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR Titan Kettle
105 g

Ultralight titanium kettle with folding handle. 850ml.

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Optimus Vega Stove
178 g

Remote canister stove with windscreen. Ultra-lightweight 4-season dual mode camping stove.

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MSR Titan Kettle vs Optimus Vega Stove: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR Titan Kettle wins — at 105 g it is 73 g (41%) lighter than the Optimus Vega Stove (178 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.

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