Product Spotlight: SOTO Amicus Stove & Pot Combo
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Before you buy a stove, consider what most backpackers actually do with one: boil about two cups of water for a dehydrated meal. The SOTO Amicus does that job reliably and holds up well in wind.
Tier: budget-to-mid. A strong beginner pick, especially since this listing comes with a pot.
What SOTO says
- Output: 11,000 BTU
- Burn time: up to about 1.5 hours on an 8 oz (250 g) isobutane canister
- Wind: a recessed burner head with a raised lip, SOTO's approach to keeping the flame steady in a breeze
- Igniter: the listing offers versions with or without a push-button igniter
- This bundle: includes SOTO's hard-anodized aluminum New River pot with a translucent lid
Why it's popular with new backpackers
The Amicus is cheaper than SOTO's flagship WindMaster, but it shares the brand's focus on wind performance. Getting a stove and a pot in one purchase also avoids the "will this stove fit in that pot?" guesswork of a first kit.
Limitations
There's no pressure regulator, so output drops as the canister gets cold and empty. In freezing conditions, a regulated stove like the Fire Maple Polaris holds up better. The pot supports are small, so wide pans can be tippy.
Compared with the PocketRocket 2
It's a similar class of stove. The MSR PocketRocket 2 is a long-time favorite, and many reviewers give the Amicus the edge in wind thanks to its burner design.
See the SOTO Amicus combo on Amazon
Availability changes often, so check the Amazon listing for current stock and options.