Optimus Vega Stove vs Primus Micron Stove
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Remote canister stove with windscreen. Ultra-lightweight 4-season dual mode camping stove.
Full details →Ultralight canister stove at just 58g. Compact burner head with piezo ignition and flame control. Ideal for minimalist backpackers and fastpackers.
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Optimus Vega Stove vs Primus Micron Stove: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Primus Micron Stove wins — at 58 g it is 120 g (67%) 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.