Soto Amicus with Igniter review

The Amicus is the cheapest stove on this list and still covers the basics of a good backpacking burner. Soto rates it at 10,210 BTU, lists a weight of 2.9 oz, and includes a built-in igniter with a hidden electric line, so you are not hunting for a lighter at camp. The burner borrows the wind idea from the WindMaster: a raised ledge at the crown and a concave surface that Soto says improve performance in wind. Spring-loaded pot supports fold up to a packed size of 1.7 by 1.6 by 3.0 inches. Soto lists about 1.5 hours of burn time per 8 oz canister. The tradeoff against the WindMaster is the regulator: the Amicus has none, so expect output to drop more in cold weather and as the canister runs low. Soto does not post a boil time for it. At $49.95, or $44.95 without the igniter, it is the easy entry point.

Who it is for

New backpackers on a budget

Price

$49.95 at the Soto US store; $44.95 without the igniter.

3 customer reviews) $ 49.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 10,210 BTU (3260 W) output
• 2.9 oz (81 g) weight
• Built-in igniter with a hidden electric line
• Raised ledge and concave burner surface for windy conditions
• Burns about 1.5 hours on an 8 oz (250 g) canister

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest price on this list at $49.95
• Strength: Same 2.9 oz weight as the PocketRocket Deluxe
• Strength: Spring-loaded pot supports fold compactly
• Weakness: No pressure regulator, unlike the WindMaster
• Weakness: Soto does not publish a boil time on the product page
• Weakness: No pot included

Key facts

• Price: $49.95
• Weight: 2.9 oz (81 g)
• Output: 10,210 BTU
• Burn time: About 1.5 hours per 8 oz canister
• Packed size: 1.7 x 1.6 x 3.0 in

Where it ranks

Soto Amicus with Igniter is No. 3 in our Best Camping Stoves verdict.