Fastest Boil
Jetboil Flash
$120
Boil time100 seconds per 500ml
Weight13.1oz / 371g
BurnerExposed with heat exchanger
WindLoses efficiency noticeably
SimmerPoor
Price$120
TrailCraft score 8.7/10
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MSR Windburner Solo
$160
Boil time2.5 min per 500ml
Weight15.5oz / 439g
BurnerEnclosed radiant
WindEffectively unaffected
SimmerLimited
Price$160
TrailCraft score 9.4/10
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Bottom line: The Flash boils faster in still conditions and costs $40 less. The WindBurner's fully enclosed radiant burner is genuinely wind-immune, which in exposed terrain means it wins on real-world boil times despite slower lab numbers. Sheltered camping: Flash. Exposed or alpine: WindBurner.
Head-to-head differences
Still-air boil time
Jetboil Flash100 seconds — among the fastest available
MSR Windburner Solo2.5 minutes
Flash wins in ideal conditions.
Wind performance
Jetboil FlashEfficiency drops substantially in moderate wind
MSR Windburner SoloEnclosed radiant burner is essentially wind-immune
WindBurner wins, and in real conditions this reverses the boil-time result.
Fuel efficiency in wind
Jetboil FlashBurns considerably more fuel in exposed conditions
MSR Windburner SoloConsistent fuel use regardless of wind
WindBurner wins, which matters on longer trips.
Price and weight
Jetboil Flash$120 and 13.1oz
MSR Windburner Solo$160 and 15.5oz
Flash wins on both.
Choose the Jetboil Flash if:
- →You camp in sheltered forest sites
- →Speed and price matter most
- →13oz versus 15.5oz is a consideration
Choose the MSR Windburner Solo if:
- →You camp above treeline or in exposed terrain
- →Fuel efficiency over a long trip matters
- →You want consistent performance regardless of conditions
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View Full Category →Common Questions
Are integrated stove systems worth it?
For boiling water for freeze-dried meals and drinks, yes — they are dramatically more fuel efficient than a bare burner and pot. For actual cooking, a separate stove and pot is more flexible.
Can I use my own pot with either?
Both accept other pots with an adapter, at a significant loss of the efficiency the integrated pot provides.
Which is better in cold?
The WindBurner, because it is less affected by both wind and the pressure drop that cold causes.