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MSR Trail Mini Duo vs Primus Campfire Stove

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

Primus Campfire Stove is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the MSR Trail Mini Duo (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR Trail Mini Duo Primus Campfire Stove
Weight 410 g · 0.410 kg · 0.90 lb 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 lb
Brand MSR Primus
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR Trail Mini Duo
410 g

Cookset with 1L and 1.5L pots plus a lid/strainer.

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Primus Campfire Stove
390 g

Stable canister stove ideal for cooking larger meals.

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MSR Trail Mini Duo vs Primus Campfire Stove: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Primus Campfire Stove wins — at 390 g it is 20 g (5%) lighter than the MSR Trail Mini Duo (410 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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