Comparing Backpacking Stoves
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Price | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $64.05 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $50 List $49.95 at Amazon | $164.95 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $120 List $116.96 at Amazon |
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Pros | Compact, lightweight, works well in the wind, great for simmering | Lightweight, works in the wind, great piezo igniter, fuel efficient, very stable for a small canister stove | Ultralight, fuel efficient, affordable, quick to boil even in wind | Lightweight, fuel efficient, piezoelectric igniter, boils quick in mild wind | Fuel efficient, superior stove/burner mating, hanging system included |
Cons | Unreliable piezo igniter | Pot supports pack up separately from stove | A bit loud, possibly less durable pot stabilizers | Not windproof, average simmer ability | Heavy for its volume, small pot |
Bottom Line | A fantastic and reliable option that simmers well, works in the wind, and is very compact | Our favorite small canister stove, providing the best performance for most backpackers | This affordable and fuel-efficient canister stove is also tiny and ultralight, perfect for your next backcountry adventure | A great system for backpackers and alpine climbers relying on dehydrated, simple meals | This stove offers some innovative features and good fuel efficiency, but it's heavy |
Rating Categories | MSR PocketRocket De... | Soto Windmaster | Soto Amicus | JetBoil MiniMo | Primus Lite+ |
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Weight (25%) | |||||
Simmering Ability (20%) | |||||
Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Boil Time (15%) | |||||
Specs | MSR PocketRocket De... | Soto Windmaster | Soto Amicus | JetBoil MiniMo | Primus Lite+ |
Category | Small Canister | Small Canister | Small Canister | Integrated Canister | Integrated Canister |
Essential Weight (stove or stove + integrated pot only) | 3.0 oz | 3.0 oz | 2.79 oz | 13.0 oz | 14.0 oz |
Trail Weight (stove, fuel, pot) | 15.13 oz | 15.63 oz | 14.92 oz | 20.35 oz | 21.35 oz |
Wind Boil Time (1 liter, 2-4mph) | 5:27 min:sec | 5:46 min:sec | 6:30 min:sec | 4:50 min:sec | 3:45 min:sec (0.5.liters only) |
Boil Time (1 liter) | 3:14 min:sec | 4 min:sec | 3:52 min: sec | 4 min:sec | 3:50 min:sec (0.5.liters only) |
Packed Weight (stove + all accessories) | 3.5 oz | 3.5 oz | 3.5 oz | 17 oz | 15.5 oz |
Dimensions | 3.3" x 2.2" x 1.8" | 4.7" x 3.9" x 3.6" | 3.9" × 0.7" × 6.5" | 5" x 6" | 3.9" x 5.1" |
Fuel Type | Isobutane | Isobutane | Isobutane | Isobutane | Isobutane |
Additional Included Items | Stuff sack | Stuff sack, pot support | Stuff sack | 1L pot, canister stand, plastic cup, stuff sack for burner | 0.75L pot, canister stand, hanging cord, pack towel, pot adapter studs |
Piezo Igniter? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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