Primus Micron III Stove

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Light, fast and remarkably compact. 

Primus says: 

Ultralight and even more compact that other small stoves on the market, the Micron III Stove is the stove of choice for backpackers who want a lightweight and small cooking solution.

This compact stove folds down into a tiny package of 62mm x 46mm that can easily fit into almost any pack pocket. Unfold and screw on this stove onto a gas canister and you can have a lightweight stove up and running in a matter of minutes. The narrow high-speed flame is wind resistant and provides a 2600 W flame that can boil a liter of water in under 4 minutes. This sit-on-top stove can be used with a variety of pot sizes so you can feed yourself or the group as the adventure demands.

Easily break down your backcountry cooking solution by simply removing the burner, folding and stowing it the nylon storage bag (included).

Our Verdict

Primus’s Micron stove sheds even more weight while improving packability. It folds down small enough to nest inside a compact pot, with space left for a gas canister. Despite the low weight, it feels reassuringly solid in use. The pot supports feel stable for their size, and the oversized valve is easy to operate, even with gloves. It’s an efficient burner, capable of boiling 500ml of water in just over two minutes in calm conditions.

The flame is focused and high-speed, making it well-suited to narrower pots. It does need a bit of wind protection to perform at its best, but that’s typical at this weight. There’s no integrated ignition, which keeps things minimal.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Aluminum valve provides an ultra-lightweight backpacking stove
• Pot supports fold down making for compact, pocket size stove
• Oversized and foldable control valve handle for ease of use
• Narrow high speed flame
• Remote, matchstick-style Piezo igniter included
• Comes with a nylon storage bag
• Invented in Sweden, made in Europe
• Gas NOT included

Specifications

• Weighs: 56g
• Dimensions (folded): 62mm x 46mm 
• Dimensions (Unfolded): 81mm x 54mm
• Power 2600 W
• Boiling Time – 2:30 (0.5 liter) min with Regular Pot
• Serving Group Size 1 – 2 People
• Fuel Consumption 185 g/h

Material & Construction

• Aluminium

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Stoves