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Primus Micron Stove vs Soto Windmaster

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

Primus Micron Stove is the lighter option — 9 g lighter than the Soto Windmaster (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Primus Micron Stove Soto Windmaster
Weight 58 g · 0.058 kg · 0.13 lb 67 g · 0.067 kg · 0.15 lb
Brand Primus Soto
Category Cooking Cooking
Primus Micron Stove
58 g

Ultralight canister stove at just 58g. Compact burner head with piezo ignition and flame control. Ideal for minimalist backpackers and fastpackers.

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Soto Windmaster
67 g

Ultralight canister stove with outstanding wind resistance.

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Primus Micron Stove vs Soto Windmaster: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Primus Micron Stove wins — at 58 g it is 9 g (13%) lighter than the Soto Windmaster (67 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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