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Primus Micron III vs Soto Amicus

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

Primus Micron III is the lighter option — 13 g lighter than the Soto Amicus (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Primus Micron III Soto Amicus
Weight 58 g · 0.058 kg · 0.13 lb
as listed
 71 g · 0.071 kg · 0.16 lb
as listed, Amicus stove without igniter
Brand Primus Soto
Category Cooking Cooking
Primus Micron III
58 g

Ultralight canister stove weighing just 58g. Piezo ignition for reliable cold-weather starts.

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Soto Amicus
71 g

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

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Primus Micron III vs Soto Amicus: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Primus Micron III wins — at 58 g it is 13 g (18%) lighter than the Soto Amicus (71 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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