Boil 2 cups of water in under 2-1/2 minutes in strong winds and gusty weather. This well-made stove is able to stand up to harsh conditions. The Soto WindMaster stove is designed so the pot sits close to the flame, making it more efficient in windy weather. Results in increased efficiency so boil time is quicker and longer. The concave design of the burner head creates the effect of a built-in windscreen. The 4Flex pot support works for a larger pot, but the smaller, TriFlex pot support, is available separately. An efficient stove for whatever size pot your adventure requires. *NOTE: The WindMaster OD-1RXN which comes with only the 4Flex pot support replaces the previous WindMaster OD-1RXC that came with both the TriFlex and the 4Flex. The stove itself remains exactly the same. The WindMaster uses the Micro Regulator valve system.
Boil 2 cups of water in under 2-1/2 minutes in strong winds and gusty weather. This well-made stove is able to stand up to harsh conditions. The Soto WindMaster stove is designed so the pot sits close to the flame, making it more efficient in windy weather. Results in increased efficiency so boil time is quicker and longer. The concave design of the burner head creates the effect of a built-in windscreen. The 4Flex pot support works for a larger pot, but the smaller, TriFlex pot support, is available separately. An efficient stove for whatever size pot your adventure requires. *NOTE: The WindMaster OD-1RXN which comes with only the 4Flex pot support replaces the previous WindMaster OD-1RXC that came with both the TriFlex and the 4Flex. The stove itself remains exactly the same. The WindMaster uses the Micro Regulator valve system.
Boil 2 cups of water in under 2-1/2 minutes in strong winds and gusty weather. This well-made stove is able to stand up to harsh conditions. The Soto WindMaster stove is designed so the pot sits close to the flame, making it more efficient in windy weather. Results in increased efficiency so boil time is quicker and longer. The concave design of the burner head creates the effect of a built-in windscreen. The 4Flex pot support works for a larger pot, but the smaller, TriFlex pot support, is available separately. An efficient stove for whatever size pot your adventure requires. *NOTE: The WindMaster OD-1RXN which comes with only the 4Flex pot support replaces the previous WindMaster OD-1RXC that came with both the TriFlex and the 4Flex. The stove itself remains exactly the same. The WindMaster uses the Micro Regulator valve system.
Boil 2 cups of water in under 2-1/2 minutes in strong winds and gusty weather. This well-made stove is able to stand up to harsh conditions. The Soto WindMaster stove is designed so the pot sits close to the flame, making it more efficient in windy weather. Results in increased efficiency so boil time is quicker and longer. The concave design of the burner head creates the effect of a built-in windscreen. The 4Flex pot support works for a larger pot, but the smaller, TriFlex pot support, is available separately. An efficient stove for whatever size pot your adventure requires. *NOTE: The WindMaster OD-1RXN which comes with only the 4Flex pot support replaces the previous WindMaster OD-1RXC that came with both the TriFlex and the 4Flex. The stove itself remains exactly the same. The WindMaster uses the Micro Regulator valve system.
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I did a lot of research before getting this stove and I wasn't disappointed in any way shape or form. Just used the Soto WindMaster Stove with 4Flex Pot Support for a water rafting trip down the Colorado River. I am amazed with how awesome this stove performed.I used the stove to mainly boil water for dehydrated meals for two people. Boiled water in about 2 minutes (about 20-26 fl oz). The entire stove fit inside my TOAKS Titanium Single Wall 450ml Cup.The only issue I had was that the ignitor didn't always work on the first try. I sometimes had to click it 2-3 times. Not really an issue but something to be aware of. Also not an issue but be aware that this stove dose not include a canister stand (like the jetboil) so you will need to purchase your own.I used ...Ā MoreI did a lot of research before getting this stove and I wasn't disappointed in any way shape or form. Just used the Soto WindMaster Stove with 4Flex Pot Support for a water rafting trip down the Colorado River. I am amazed with how awesome this stove performed.I used the stove to mainly boil water for dehydrated meals for two people. Boiled water in about 2 minutes (about 20-26 fl oz). The entire stove fit inside my TOAKS Titanium Single Wall 450ml Cup.The only issue I had was that the ignitor didn't always work on the first try. I sometimes had to click it 2-3 times. Not really an issue but something to be aware of. Also not an issue but be aware that this stove dose not include a canister stand (like the jetboil) so you will need to purchase your own.I used the Soto WindMaster along with the MSR Big Titan Kettle Pot (2 Liter capacity) and the Universal Fuel Canister Stand. This setup was great and super stable.I would absolutely recommend this stove to anyone looking for a canister stove
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After using several backpacking stoves for many years, I have now used the Windmaster over 60 days in 3 season conditions often above treeline and in windy conditions, and it performs flawlessly. Lights quick with the piezo ignition and is efficient with gas. I bought the 'triflex' pot support elsewhere to cut down on weight and bulk, and this too works just fine. This is now my goto burner. Highly recommended.
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I've been very happy with my original Soto stove, which I've had for about 7 years- but the stove started malfunctioning on my last backpacking trip and died. I called up Soto, not expecting a replacement, but just wondering if I could get it repaired. They did me one better, and had me send in the old one and replaced it with the newer Soto WindMaster. Incredibly generous of them. Customer service was awesome. It's obvious from talking with them they want to build their business and reputation here in the US. Well, I've seen the reviews about quick boil time, etc. so I took it out for a spin to see. It's great. Performs as good if not better than my old one- faster, REALLY quiet, and virtually fool-proof. The stove comes with a removable 4 prong pot support, which ...Ā MoreI've been very happy with my original Soto stove, which I've had for about 7 years- but the stove started malfunctioning on my last backpacking trip and died. I called up Soto, not expecting a replacement, but just wondering if I could get it repaired. They did me one better, and had me send in the old one and replaced it with the newer Soto WindMaster. Incredibly generous of them. Customer service was awesome. It's obvious from talking with them they want to build their business and reputation here in the US. Well, I've seen the reviews about quick boil time, etc. so I took it out for a spin to see. It's great. Performs as good if not better than my old one- faster, REALLY quiet, and virtually fool-proof. The stove comes with a removable 4 prong pot support, which is only slightly more cumbersome than the 3 prongs that use to be physically connected to the older version and folded up tiny. I believe you can purchase the removable 3 prong separately and exchange it out depending on your needs. No matter, theextra stability is a plus and it's still really light and small. I'm looking forward to taking this out on more trips and seeing how it fares in wind, at high altitude etc. Highly recommend.
| Packed Size | 4 x 4 x 1 in / 10 x 10 x 2.5 cm |
| Fuel Type | Canister, Isobutane Mixed |
| Stove Type | Canister Stoves |
| Application | Backpacking |
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Soto WindMaster Stove Alpine Gas Stove OD-1RXN (with 4Flex pot rack) Top burner
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I did a lot of research before getting this stove and I wasn't disappointed in any way shape or form. Just used the Soto WindMaster Stove with 4Flex Pot Support for a water rafting trip down the Colorado River. I am amazed with how awesome this stove performed.I used the stove to mainly boil water for dehydrated meals for two people. Boiled water in about 2 minutes (about 20-26 fl oz). The entire stove fit inside my TOAKS Titanium Single Wall 450ml Cup.The only issue I had was that the ignitor didn't always work on the first try. I sometimes had to click it 2-3 times. Not really an issue but something to be aware of. Also not an issue but be aware that this stove dose not include a canister stand (like the jetboil) so you will need to purchase your own.I used ...Ā MoreI did a lot of research before getting this stove and I wasn't disappointed in any way shape or form. Just used the Soto WindMaster Stove with 4Flex Pot Support for a water rafting trip down the Colorado River. I am amazed with how awesome this stove performed.I used the stove to mainly boil water for dehydrated meals for two people. Boiled water in about 2 minutes (about 20-26 fl oz). The entire stove fit inside my TOAKS Titanium Single Wall 450ml Cup.The only issue I had was that the ignitor didn't always work on the first try. I sometimes had to click it 2-3 times. Not really an issue but something to be aware of. Also not an issue but be aware that this stove dose not include a canister stand (like the jetboil) so you will need to purchase your own.I used the Soto WindMaster along with the MSR Big Titan Kettle Pot (2 Liter capacity) and the Universal Fuel Canister Stand. This setup was great and super stable.I would absolutely recommend this stove to anyone looking for a canister stove
After using several backpacking stoves for many years, I have now used the Windmaster over 60 days in 3 season conditions often above treeline and in windy conditions, and it performs flawlessly. Lights quick with the piezo ignition and is efficient with gas. I bought the 'triflex' pot support elsewhere to cut down on weight and bulk, and this too works just fine. This is now my goto burner. Highly recommended.
I've been very happy with my original Soto stove, which I've had for about 7 years- but the stove started malfunctioning on my last backpacking trip and died. I called up Soto, not expecting a replacement, but just wondering if I could get it repaired. They did me one better, and had me send in the old one and replaced it with the newer Soto WindMaster. Incredibly generous of them. Customer service was awesome. It's obvious from talking with them they want to build their business and reputation here in the US. Well, I've seen the reviews about quick boil time, etc. so I took it out for a spin to see. It's great. Performs as good if not better than my old one- faster, REALLY quiet, and virtually fool-proof. The stove comes with a removable 4 prong pot support, which ...Ā MoreI've been very happy with my original Soto stove, which I've had for about 7 years- but the stove started malfunctioning on my last backpacking trip and died. I called up Soto, not expecting a replacement, but just wondering if I could get it repaired. They did me one better, and had me send in the old one and replaced it with the newer Soto WindMaster. Incredibly generous of them. Customer service was awesome. It's obvious from talking with them they want to build their business and reputation here in the US. Well, I've seen the reviews about quick boil time, etc. so I took it out for a spin to see. It's great. Performs as good if not better than my old one- faster, REALLY quiet, and virtually fool-proof. The stove comes with a removable 4 prong pot support, which is only slightly more cumbersome than the 3 prongs that use to be physically connected to the older version and folded up tiny. I believe you can purchase the removable 3 prong separately and exchange it out depending on your needs. No matter, theextra stability is a plus and it's still really light and small. I'm looking forward to taking this out on more trips and seeing how it fares in wind, at high altitude etc. Highly recommend.
Like Reflector from SoCal I am a bit of a stove collector. I didn't name my daughter Svea, mostly 'cause I liked the 8R better: my wife bought me a vintage one for my 50th Bday. Anyway for the last five years of my Brooks range focus, my active use stove arsenal has been a JetBoil Joule and a Soto Microregulator.Unfortunately, I ditched carrying the Joule (love that it burns up every last drop of fuel and at cold temps) but kept its finned pot after stripping its plastic (lid, neoprene sleeve, grips) so I can use it in a campfire with an old metal lid for dinner. And as a stove for breakfast or a riverside quick-brew when packrafting I've been using a series of burner heads (starting back with the ol'Bluet of Svea vintage), the latest and greatest being this ...Ā MoreLike Reflector from SoCal I am a bit of a stove collector. I didn't name my daughter Svea, mostly 'cause I liked the 8R better: my wife bought me a vintage one for my 50th Bday. Anyway for the last five years of my Brooks range focus, my active use stove arsenal has been a JetBoil Joule and a Soto Microregulator.Unfortunately, I ditched carrying the Joule (love that it burns up every last drop of fuel and at cold temps) but kept its finned pot after stripping its plastic (lid, neoprene sleeve, grips) so I can use it in a campfire with an old metal lid for dinner. And as a stove for breakfast or a riverside quick-brew when packrafting I've been using a series of burner heads (starting back with the ol'Bluet of Svea vintage), the latest and greatest being this WindMaster with its 4plex.Yes, like Reflector from SoCal said it's a bit bulky, but well worth it. Pours out the energy like the Joule (well, not quite) but has no real plastic on it so I can easily start a campfire with it (think gas grill vs charcoal briquettes), especially with the 4plex off, which would otherwise get tangled up in the sticks of the early stage of a campfire start like the MicroRegulator did. It's wind resistace is also remarkable and the longer neck keeps the can away from the fire start too.No doubt there will be LNT/safety-focused eyebrows raised by some who read that there are those of us who use burner heads to start campfires, but in Alaskaāwell, just ask Andy Skurka.So, my review will likely apply to only one or two other people in the Universe: packrafters who share water (i.e. carry a bigger pot like the 2.5 L from the Joule) and use their burner heads to start wood fires, but I just feel lucky to have lived long enough to see a stove as versatile, compact, and powerful as this and well under three ounces....Now if I could just get a heat exchanger from head to cannister for it for cold weather use.....
The Soto Windmaster takes a place as being a top favorite among my canister stoves and I donāt say this lightly as I have more than 15 canister stoves as a collector. It looks to be built off of the base or "platform" as the Soto Micro Regulator: Thereās a full base with an outer o-ring that seats against the canister but the difference is in the head of the Windmaster. At first I thought the big improvement on the Windmaster was the wind resistance, which it definitely has but I was more surprised by how the flame forms a flat, pan or pot hugging "diskā that spreads heat out better than ātorchā type burners.That's right: The concave (not convex like the Micro Regulator) burner head behaves in a completely different way than the Amicus when it is used with the ...Ā MoreThe Soto Windmaster takes a place as being a top favorite among my canister stoves and I donāt say this lightly as I have more than 15 canister stoves as a collector. It looks to be built off of the base or "platform" as the Soto Micro Regulator: Thereās a full base with an outer o-ring that seats against the canister but the difference is in the head of the Windmaster. At first I thought the big improvement on the Windmaster was the wind resistance, which it definitely has but I was more surprised by how the flame forms a flat, pan or pot hugging "diskā that spreads heat out better than ātorchā type burners.That's right: The concave (not convex like the Micro Regulator) burner head behaves in a completely different way than the Amicus when it is used with the 4Flex pot support, which have an incredibly small burner head to pot bottom gap. With the very small gap, the flame acts like a "virtual side burnerā with a central hot spot where the burner head is at. The middle of the pan gets a little hotter but everything running out from the sides at high power settings becomes a solid disk of flame. Everything beyond the center of the flame pattern tends to be heated quite evenly and thereās little heat coming off the sides of the pan afterwards.It is a very unique flame pattern that I have yet to observe in any of my other canister stoves. Not even the Soto Amicus or MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe have anything like this pattern. In contrast they behave more like if the pan is lifted off of the burner by a by bit as they respectively have taller pot supports. The unique benefit from the Windmasterās unusual burner pattern goes away a little when the 4Flex is exchanged for the lighter TriFlex pot support as it is slightly taller and closer to the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe's burner head to pot gap distance. Of course, it also becomes one of the lightest fully featured regulated stoves.Like the Micro Regulator there is a black coating on the burner head that prevents it from oxidizing on the top side. Also like the Micro Regulator the pot supports and bottom of the burner head will oxidize from the flame. The burner head honestly looks like Soto had taken the Micro Regulator and flipped it 180 while adding the necessary length to the assembly to ensure proper gas mixing occurred and it results in a taller stove than the Micro Regulator.The regulator valve works and as far as I can tell the Windmaster is a very close relative of the Micro Regulator or otherwise the same. Iād point to my Micro Regulator review on REI since it seems Iāve hit the word limit for a review: https://www.rei.com/product/785338/soto-od-1r-micro-regulator-stove#product-reviewsNow unlike the Micro Regulator, the Windmaster's shielded burner head is distinctly capable of holding the flame even with some wind and it'll maintain output. With the 4Flex legs and the "adhering" flame, the Windmaster will put most of the heat into the pot without having to seek shelter or erect a loose wind blocking screen around the stove. When a horizontal gust of wind hits the flame parallel to the pot bottom, it "curls" on itself from the disk and goes beneath the pot. In my experience, it means the flame isn't blown out and it is more robust. Running the valve near wide open improves the "robustness" of the flame at the cost of some efficiency if the flames roll over the edge of the pot or pan. It works exceptionally well and tolerates moderate wind, more so if you something is just put in the way to prevent wind from blowing directly at it like a pack or just by sitting by the stove to serve as to diffuse the wind.Like my Micro Regulator, the igniter is absolutely solid but even more so due to the burner head being concave meaning the igniter element is a bit more shielded from bumps. As the burner head is concave, any gust of wind won't blow away the gas and the Windmaster tends to be easier to ignite when there is a little bit of wind when it comes to doing a slight crank of the valve to let a little gas out to avoid being wasteful. I expect it to hold up like my Micro Regulator's igniter over the years since as far as I can tell it is a very close relative on everything below the burner head. I know I've said this more than once but having them side by side reinforces this to my observations. Of course: Bringing along a little lighter or ferrorod is absolutely important for keeping a backup. The non-exposed parts of the igniter must help with keeping it reliable. The Amicus and Windmaster go further with the recessed head which means the igniter tip is extremely well protected.Unlike the Micro Regulator, the legs are an absolute improvement in practically every way but stowed dimensions or alternatively the relative "ease" of stowage. There's no fiddliness on the legs, the 4Flex legs flip out and provide one of the widest support diameters I've ever seen in a canister stove at 5-5/8" or 142mm+! I checked with Soto and the pot supports can be used with them folded inside if needed as well and for my purposes I have used that capability to stick the Windmaster's burner head deep inside a heat exchanger pot where I run it at a low power setting while the flame is shielded from the wind by the heat exchanger fins. As for the TriFlex pot support it has a less impressive diameter of 3-11/16" or 94mm but the Windmaster and TriFlex comes in at an incredibly light 2.3oz in contrast to 2.8oz for the 4Flex. This would be a tradeoff for the ultralight crowd that would rather sacrifice the 4 legs and crazy stability to put a small mug on their stove instead.Speaking of heat exchanger pots: Yes itāll work on those, the output of the Windmaster is tremendous and it would be wise not to crank it all the way up to the point the flames oversaturate the bottom of the pot and hit the fins on the pot. For optimal efficiency, light the stove at a low setting and slowly crank it up while having a finger near (but not on) the exhaust of the fins and donāt bring it up to the point where it becomes a bit warm but not uncomfortable. Going beyond that and a decent amount of heat is wasted in addition to some carbon monoxide generation. Just avoid having the tips of the flame disk contact the fins for heat exchanger pots if carbon monoxide in a confined space is a risk. If you want to race a Jetboil for boiling water quickly then get the widest heat exchanger kettle or pot and donāt do it in a confined space. The Windmaster will be more than competitive, it has the output.As for the downside of the pot supports? They're not attached to the stove and it seems Soto wants to stick to. Maybe thereās an aftermarket niche for something that semi-permanently can stay on the stove and fold up compactly. Yes, the 4Flex will fold but it creates a blocky head (which is probably why the bag for the Windmaster is huge). Detached, they'll "wrap around" the neck of the stove and if done right they'll stay secure enough to be in a stuff sack or such. In contrast, the TriFlex has to be taken off the head for compact storage. I've found that by "clamping" it along the wire handle it can be fairly compact and make it so it doesnāt get lost from falling out of the bag.Ultimately the biggest downside of the Windmaster: It is a "huge" stove. With the 4Flex it becomes a solid rectangular cube in regards to storage dimensions. Even without the 4Flex pot support, the Stormbreaker is the tallest stove I own (next to the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe and Kovea V1 which seem like clones) and it has the fairly wide (for a modern, non side burner) burner head (just like the MSR PRD and Kovea V1). It also means the pot sits a little higher than if it were to be on a Snow Peak Gigapower or other designs but it does it better than the MSR PRD and Kovea V1 which have even taller pot supports.Since I do own the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe which Rei also carries I'll have to remark that between the MSR and Soto that I'd choose the Soto for practically everything. The MSR PRD is a nice stove but the pot supports are 1:1 the same ones found on the Pocket Rocket 2 from what I can tell, with the fairly small support diameter. There is a bigger gap on the burner and the PRD doesn't have the side burner like characteristic like the 4Flex has with the Windmaster. The biggest thing the PRD has over the Windmaster is that the pot supports are integrated and are a folding part of the stove. A nice convenience tradeoff but the tradeoff is none of the unique advantages of the 4Flex like the flame pattern or ability to use the legs folded to stick the burner head inside a heat exchanger. It isn't as absolutely light as the Windmaster is with the TriFlex but it is "easier" to pack. The only other advantage for the PRD is that it has a slightly lower simmer due to the bigger gap on from the burner head and that is somewhat equaled when the Windmaster has the TriFlex.The Windmaster is for me, everything that is nice about the Micro Regulator but improved for wind resistance while maintaining a more even flame pattern even if the burner head seems like it should be a rocket type pattern. The magic comes when a pot is actually placed onto the 4Flex legs and it sure shows it off to the point I can get incredibly even results on thin walled skillets like the MSR skillsets and the ridged bottom of a Fire Maple pan. Iām exceptionally impressed by it when it gets paired with something like the thicker and heavier Trangia pan or anything that has a decent bit of aluminum to it, the results are excellent. It might not be absolutely up there with huge wide headed sideburners like the ones found in the Primus Classic Trail or MSR WindPro II but it gets close when it comes to producing a fairly even flame aside from the center spot.
Purchased as backup to my 1.9oz LiteMax. For an ounce more, the pros: quieter, boiled faster, piezo start. Beats LitMax that way. Cons: The 4Flex pot supports can get lost or worse, crushed easily if not stored safely. Also, without the supports, my GSI pot extinguished the Soto flame, so if you break them on trail, you'd have to hold your pot over the flame. Both stoves have good flame regulating and solid builds. For me, the efficient boil in breezy camps with a piezo starter still make this a keeper but minus a star for the separate setup supports.
This Soto is fast, the BTUs are insane for the size. I made my own windscreen out of Ti, but in a light wind it didn't make any difference! Which means, for my purposes, this is the perfect stove.I'm pretty new to canister stoves, (previous experience with solid fuel and alcohol) and I'm loving the WindMaster!Pros --- stability, solid piezo, recessed gas jets, flame control, fits in my Toaks 750mlCons - barely fits in the Toaks 750, supports are fiddly until you get the hang of it, cost
I had a chance to take this out on a 4 day camping trip. Nothing fancy, but took our city sister and her two kids and partner out to the reservoir, plus my family. Her kids were pretty miserable because there was no TV, but they were plenty impressed by how fast this boiled water for their cocoa and instant mac. That's saying something right there I think.They left a day early due to weather, and I sent my kiddo home too. The last day got pretty gnarly.This performed beautifully in sustained winds of 15mph and gusts of 40mph coming through. It did get low but did not go out, and did take longer to boil. When I cranked it up later for my tea, lunch, etc. It handled those same conditions without issue then, and much more quickly, so if you're feeling impatient in ...Ā MoreI had a chance to take this out on a 4 day camping trip. Nothing fancy, but took our city sister and her two kids and partner out to the reservoir, plus my family. Her kids were pretty miserable because there was no TV, but they were plenty impressed by how fast this boiled water for their cocoa and instant mac. That's saying something right there I think.They left a day early due to weather, and I sent my kiddo home too. The last day got pretty gnarly.This performed beautifully in sustained winds of 15mph and gusts of 40mph coming through. It did get low but did not go out, and did take longer to boil. When I cranked it up later for my tea, lunch, etc. It handled those same conditions without issue then, and much more quickly, so if you're feeling impatient in poor weather I think this would perform very well for anyone. The temps were in the 20s at the lowest at night, and 80s at the highest during the day across the trip. It was in the 30s thru 50s during the windiest times. I'm at only about 4k/5k elevation.I did purchase this because previous reviews said this handled the wind very well, I am new to this type of stove, and these stoves are approved for use in our area during wood burning bans. I practiced at home before camping in the backyard on several calm days to get familiar with the product beforehand. It was super easy to familiarize myself with.
After doing a lot (probably too much) research I settled on either this little guy or the MSR PocketRocket Deluxe and here's why:- They're among the lightest weight- they both perform well in the wind- Boil time are great- Both have wider burners and valves are fine tuned so simmering is possible.- I like the theory of the micro-regulator they both have (although I haven't actually used it yet in really cold weather or high altitude so I can't comment from experience how well it actually works).- Both have a lot of really good reviews.But I settled on the Soto because it seemed just a hair more versatile and here's why:- It's burner diameter is slightly bigger, offering a hair better heat distribution if you have to actually cook something.- the pot ...Ā MoreAfter doing a lot (probably too much) research I settled on either this little guy or the MSR PocketRocket Deluxe and here's why:- They're among the lightest weight- they both perform well in the wind- Boil time are great- Both have wider burners and valves are fine tuned so simmering is possible.- I like the theory of the micro-regulator they both have (although I haven't actually used it yet in really cold weather or high altitude so I can't comment from experience how well it actually works).- Both have a lot of really good reviews.But I settled on the Soto because it seemed just a hair more versatile and here's why:- It's burner diameter is slightly bigger, offering a hair better heat distribution if you have to actually cook something.- the pot supports have 4 prongs (the 4Flex that come standard with the stove, not the Triflex you can buy separately) instead of 3 and they have a wider reach, offering greater stability.- the reviews said the Soto has better wind resistance and a better piezo lighterAdditionally, the Soto was $5 cheaper.Some reviewers don't like that the Soto's pot supports have to be snapped on to the stove rather than just being part of the stove itself, and I agree that having a single piece rather than a 2-piece model would be nice; but I'd rather have the better support that the Soto's supports give so it's a trade-off there.My only concern so far with the Soto is the durability of the pot supports. They are REALLY lightweight (you could snap them in 2 with just your hands) and I do wonder if the PocketRocket Deluxe might be little more durable in that regard. I'd be willing to add a couple more ounces of weight to have something that instilled a little more long-term confidence. But ultimately, if it does break, I can always buy another one (and I guess that right there is a benefit of the 2-piece model).
I am so happy we purchased this at REI Burbank. Completely worth the price. We added the metal canister stand they sell and headed off for one of the windiest campgrounds in California. We have never used a canister stove before and were wowed by ease of set up, balance of a wider stainless steel pot (from GSI) and balance against almost gale force winds. The most incredible part was that the Soto stayed completely lit and boiled water in 3 minutes. We did use a couple of camping storage bins to partially block the wind. I say that because even with the bins the wind was very strong from all directions. We are car camping and as minimalists this Soto is perfect, it takes up little space and is very easy to use and would highly recommend it for backpacking or car ...Ā MoreI am so happy we purchased this at REI Burbank. Completely worth the price. We added the metal canister stand they sell and headed off for one of the windiest campgrounds in California. We have never used a canister stove before and were wowed by ease of set up, balance of a wider stainless steel pot (from GSI) and balance against almost gale force winds. The most incredible part was that the Soto stayed completely lit and boiled water in 3 minutes. We did use a couple of camping storage bins to partially block the wind. I say that because even with the bins the wind was very strong from all directions. We are car camping and as minimalists this Soto is perfect, it takes up little space and is very easy to use and would highly recommend it for backpacking or car camping. Get the Canister stand too, it will help to create a nice solid base so you can use a larger pan with a lid for fast boiling.
| Packed Size | 4 x 4 x 1 in / 10 x 10 x 2.5 cm |
| Fuel Type | Canister, Isobutane Mixed |
| Stove Type | Canister Stoves |
| Application | Backpacking |
| Auto Igniter | Yes |
