Soto TriTrail ST-350 Review: An Ultralight Titanium Stove and the Trail Table Add-On

Introduction

Soto is a Japanese company best known for compact stoves and ultralight cookware, and the TriTrail ST-350 is its lightest take yet on a design many backpackers already know. Also sold as the ST-US350, the stove takes the layout of the earlier ST-340 and rebuilds it primarily in titanium, trimming weight while keeping the same three pot supports, folding legs and built-in regulator. Soto also offers a small folding accessory called the Trail Table that sits over the stove to create a flat surface for a mug.

This article looks at both items together: what the stove does well, what the table adds, and where each one makes sense on a real trip.

How We Evaluated the ST-350

Five things matter most with a stove like this: build quality and fit and finish, real boiling performance, fuel flexibility and how the regulator behaves, stability with a full pot on top, and packed size measured against price. Each of those is covered below using the figures available for this model.

Weight and packed volume are the headline numbers for an ultralight stove, but they only matter if the hardware still feels solid in the hand and holds a pot steady. That balance between low weight and dependable construction is what the rest of this article examines.

Soto TriTrail ST-350: Titanium Build and Design

The ST-350 keeps a familiar layout: a burner head up top, a heat shield below it, a fuel port, a control adjuster, a push-button igniter and a built-in regulator, with three pot supports and two folding legs making up the frame. The name Tri-Trail refers to those three pot supports. The legs fold out and lock into place, and the assembly connects to the canister with a simple twist and lock.

Because the body is primarily titanium rather than stainless steel and aluminium, the stove alone weighs 4.7 oz, or 5.1 oz with the included Tyvek drawstring bag. Packed, it measures 4.4 in by 4.4 in by 1.8 in. Set up, it stands 5.4 in tall and 4.3 in wide, with overall length depending on which canister you attach. Fit and finish are excellent, with no sharp edges anywhere on the stove.

Out of the box the stove is designed to run on butane. Soto states that it will also run on isobutane and propane with the appropriate adapters. When you attach a canister you may hear a brief hiss of gas escaping as the fuel port locks in, which is normal for this design.

Real World Performance: Boil Test and Fuel

In breezy conditions, with a windscreen in place, the ST-350 boiled two cups of water in 2 minutes and 53 seconds. That is a strong result for a stove of this size and it reflects the 10,918 BTU output. Fast boil times are not everything on a trip, but they show the stove has power in reserve when you need it. It also simmers, so slow cooking and gentle reheating are both possible.

Fuel cost is part of the appeal. Butane is inexpensive in the United States, with twelve-can packs sometimes available for as little as $20 and more typically around $27. Testing here used butane at elevations up to 6,000 ft. The stove has a built-in windscreen that helps somewhat, though in genuinely breezy weather a dedicated windscreen is still needed.

The Built-In Regulator and Cold Weather Behavior

The regulator is the detail that separates this stove from simpler canister models. It does two things. First, it helps performance in cold conditions with cold fuel, where an unregulated stove tends to struggle. Second, it keeps output consistent as the canister empties, so the flame at the start of a trip is close to the flame at the end.

Around the rest of the controls, the adjuster is smooth without feeling loose, and it folds out of the way when not in use. The igniter worked every time. The heat shield does its job as well, deflecting heat away from the canister rather than letting it build up underneath.

Stability, Pot Supports, and Everyday Handling

On its own, the stove is reasonably stable but not perfectly planted, with a small amount of wobble. It is not enough to tip a pot, but it is noticeable on uneven ground. Adding the Trail Table removes that movement completely.

The pot supports sit close enough together to hold a small cup securely and are long enough to carry a large kettle, pan or pot, so the stove covers everything from a quick coffee to a full dinner. The included Tyvek bag offers light protection in transit. It is not a hard case, but it is better than nothing and keeps the stove from rattling against other gear.

Soto Trail Table: A Compact Add-On With Real Benefits

The Trail Table is a small folding platform with four legs that unfold and lock into place. It can be set down beside the stove, or placed directly over the top of the stove, where it nestles into position and turns the burner into a stable little table. The most practical use is simple: on a winter trip, a mug of coffee placed on the table stays warmer than one set down in the snow.

The table is made primarily from aluminium with some nylon resin, weighs 4.5 oz and supports up to 4.4 lb. Stored, it measures 5 in long, 3.25 in wide and 2 in deep; set up, it is 5 in long, 4.75 in wide and 3.25 in tall. It costs $38 to $40 depending on where you buy it. That is a lot for a small accessory, and the honest assessment is that the value is questionable: it is a genuine luxury rather than an essential.

Price, Value, and Buying Advice

The stove’s retail price is $70, and that is the number to keep in mind. Third-party listings have been seen far higher, at $136, which is well above what the stove is worth. Buying direct or from a retailer close to the retail price makes far more sense.

At $70 the ST-350 is good value. It is powerful, versatile, ultralight, and it folds small enough to disappear into a backpack. The table is a harder recommendation at $40. It works well with the stove and does add real stability, but it is the kind of purchase to make only if a small table over your burner genuinely appeals to you. For a long thru-hike, it is easy to leave behind. For a short overnight trip, it can be a pleasant extra.

Conclusion

The TriTrail ST-350 does what an ultralight stove should do: it boils water quickly, runs on inexpensive fuel, holds a steady flame thanks to its regulator, and packs down to almost nothing at 4.7 oz. At its $70 retail price it is a sensible buy, provided you avoid inflated listings. The Trail Table is a smaller, more playful product. It is well made, it steadies the stove, and it has its moments in cold weather, but at $40 it is an optional extra rather than a necessary one.