3 Minute Review: SOTO Amicus vs. SOTO WindMaster Stove

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[@alandavis9180]

This is what a review should be like, short, sharp and to the point. Not padded out with endless waffle. Excellent. Thank you.

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@ArmandoVictorForno]

Finally someone who does the testing right: precise definition of the amount of water used, same starting temperature for both stoves, one brand new canister for each stove. I know that differences might be minor, but if boiling times are so important to some of us, at least they should be measured with fixed criteria 😉

[@cactusbaboon321]

You are the pinnacle of demos! Straight on the important details- no BS! Thanks-

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

I appreciate it!

[@thehikingcucumber3410]

Well damn this was to the point and answered many questions I had about these two stoves. Thanks mate 🖖

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video. :)

[@donaldpepera2928]

I got an Amicus without ignitor. The money saved bought an adapter valve to use it on the larger green lantern bottles AND another valve to fill the green bottles from white BBQ tanks.

[@StarfishPrime7]

great concise video. well done. I have the amicus for a couple years and love it. it is loud. I particularly like the 4 prong pot support and often opt for the amicus over my MSR pocket rocket 2 deluxe. Based in large part on your review, my next stove will be the Windmaster with a 4 prong support, just wish the bag was as nice as the amicus. Thanks for the great vid.

[@jimbopeel]

Very helpful review, thanks. All the info in a few minutes.

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

[@treasurethetime2463]

Wow. Great review. No jumping around the video required because there was no fluff.

[@TaborPrzemyslaw]

Great review, thanks

[@charlotteash8737]

I like the details of weight of fuel used, fuel save =long trips in between fuel bottles

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

Thanks! Please keep in mind that I did burn these with the valve fully open and with no lid on the pots. I can get much better fuel efficiency when I am using a more reasonable flame.

[@jandal8905]

Great review - looks like it's the Amicus for me!

[@billpetersen298]

Is the pezo lighter, reliable when wet?

[@isaacmoyer5266]

How would you say the Windmaster compares to the Amicus in terms of actual cooking (frying an egg, pancakes, sautéing vegetables, etc.)? I do long distance bike tours with my wife, and am looking for a compact top-of-cannister style stove for actual cooking, not just boiling water.

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

I would go with the Windmaster for a couple of reasons. Bike touring is not as subjective to a few extra grams of weight and the difference in space between the two is quite negligible. The Windmaster will put the pot closer to the burner head and make for better control of the temp in your pot/pan if there's any breeze. I would also use the 4 prong support to give you more stability for bigger pans. And finally I would pick up a stove stand that clips the the base of the fuel canister such as MSR's three prong folding stand.

[@isaacmoyer5266]

@@ArmchairOutdoors Thanks for the advice! I like the Windmaster's wider, more stable pot support and the wider burner head, but wasn't sure if having the its burner closer to the pan would cause a worse hotspot in the center of the fry pan, or if there was any difference in how low the stoves can get at their lowest setting.

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

@@isaacmoyer5266 You bet! There is a little bit more risk of getting a hot spot at the center with the Windmaster but not too much as the flame really does spread out nicely. I have found that the pan material is important in this regard though. For my thin single layer stainless cookware, I tend to get hot spots in the center. With a little bit thicker cookware this helps mitigate the problem. To be fully honest, I would rather risk a little bit of a hotspot than to see my meal end up in the dirt because of a pot stand that was undersized! :) And as for how low they can regulate themselves they are both good. But again I would give the edge to the Windmaster.

[@SirMintfelix]

What's up my brother from South Korea 🇰🇷

[@justonemori]

I searched YT for Soto Amicus and the 2nd result was 17 friggin minutes long. Ain't nobody got time for that! Looks a lot better than my junky BRS-3000T. Seriously, it has 2 settings. Off and full on blast. I got a feeling of dread every time it was lit and beat it with a sledge hammer so it can't possibly blow up on anybody ever. Thanks for the review I'm about to order a Soto, it looks they bundle it with a pot for a better deal nowadays. Cheers!

[@mtadams2009]

I own the BRS and the Soto Windmaster and I like them both. The quality of the Soto is much better and so is the flame control but the BRS is just so light.

[@narutobroken]

What cups are those on the boil test? I see they have covers on the handles which looks nice

[@ArmchairOutdoors]

That is the Evernew Titanium Pasta Pot. I have both the 1 liter and .75 liter sizes. They are great but pricey!

[@miagy420]

Loved the review 👍, no nonsense waste of time...

[@stonetrooper2]

Great review. Just the facts. No fluff. I'll reward you by hitting the Subscribe button.

[@duncanidaho2097]

Are you Canadian? Stop with the grams of water.

[@geckolor]

Ahhhh, you're american. Yes, you would struggle to understand that water has a weight which can be measured. Would you prefer comparisons to sauce or liquid cheese?

[@duncanidaho2097]

@@geckolor -Aaah you’re a little 2nd or 3rd world marxist. Ignorant of the ways things were measured previously Fluid ounces for example. Do you measure your height in millimeters? Do you tell time or mark calendars by meters or grams? Tell us.

[@rrsnotyours]

@@duncanidaho2097 I know its time to leave b4 youre done drinking your nacho sauce.

[@geckolor]

@@duncanidaho2097 You're incorrect. As usual.

[@billpetersen298]

Of course, we measure in stone. That’s how it’s done. If you’re old school.