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MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe vs Optimus Crux Lite
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Optimus Crux Lite is the lighter option — 4 g lighter than the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe
83 g
Compact canister stove with simmer control and built-in pressure regulator for consistent performance in cold and windy conditions.
Check price Full details →MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe vs Optimus Crux Lite: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Optimus Crux Lite wins — at 79 g it is 4 g (5%) lighter than the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe (83 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest cooking page, or browse the full gear weight database.
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