Soto Amicus Stove without Igniter

[Drew Smith]

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[Drew Smith]

There are a number of excellent upright stove choices out there. Most are pretty similar in terms of performance and fuel economy. You can find posts on BPL and elsewhere that dive in to the technical specs. I’m not going to do that here.

I think all I have to contribute is to vouch for the durability and reliability of this stove. I got it from Massdrop in 2017, and it has been my go-to stove on trips of >4 days and non-snowy conditions ever since. I can think of few other pieces of gear that I have not had to repair or replace in that time.

Pros:

• Durable and reliable
• Inexpensive. Not the cheapest, but definitely less than most comps
• Comparable in output and efficiency to other leading upright stoves
• Does well in the wind and in the cold (to a point, of course)
• Holds a variety of pots stably on 4-wing platform
• Platform wings lock securely and fold down compactly without fuss

Cons:

• None, really

I’m not going to tell you that this is the best stove you can buy. There are lots of really good stoves out there. But if you are in the market, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to consider the Amicus.

The Amicus at rest in the Valjean Valley, Desert Trail, Mar 2022

Recommended 10/10Field performance 10/10Use again 10/10

My experience: Expert·Product days in field: 200

Disclosures

Obtained independently: I paid for this product or received it as a personal gift from someone not affiliated with the brand.

Backpacking Light affiliation: I work for Backpacking Light in a paid or official capacity (owner/shareholder, employee, contractor, or paid contributor), but I am posting this review as an independent user and its content was not reviewed or directed by others at Backpacking Light.

[Jon Fong / Flat Cat Gear]

Of course, I own a plethora of stoves.  In general, Soto engineers and manufactures the highest quality stoves.  Everyone seems to focus on the Soto WindMaster, however; I think that the Amicus is a far better general-purpose stove.  In particular, the pot support arms are integrated into the design and not detachable like the 3 Flex & 4 Flex.  I prefer the Amicus over the Pocket Rocket Deluxe.

Recommended 9/10Field performance 9/10Use again 10/10

My experience: Expert·Product days in field: 90

Disclosures

Obtained independently: I paid for this product or received it as a personal gift from someone not affiliated with the brand.

[Brad W]

Fantastic stove. Started out with a BRS3000 and got the Amicus because I wanted better wind performance. I got it. Works so much better in a breeze or wind than the BRS. I have had no issues with it. I use it mostly to boil water but have cooked steaks and hamburger patties with it and a small MSR skillet without problems. I recommend this stove all the time.

Recommended 10/10Field performance 10/10Use again 10/10

My experience: Intermediate·Product days in field: 200

Disclosures

Obtained independently: I paid for this product or received it as a personal gift from someone not affiliated with the brand.

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