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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Soto Amicus

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Soto Amicus is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the MSR PocketRocket 2 (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR PocketRocket 2 Soto Amicus
Weight 73 g · 0.073 kg · 0.16 lb 71 g · 0.071 kg · 0.16 lb
Brand MSR Soto
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR PocketRocket 2
73 g

Ultra-compact canister stove. Fast and reliable.

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Soto Amicus
71 g

Compact and lightweight canister stove with four-flex pot supports.

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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Soto Amicus: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Soto Amicus wins — at 71 g it is 2 g (3%) lighter than the MSR PocketRocket 2 (73 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.

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