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shoopdeboop
57
Aug 19, 2017
@hikin_jim Would you recommend this over the Kovea superlite?
hikin_jim
251
Aug 19, 2017
shoopdeboopI'm not sure that it's as simple as one stove is better than the other. The LiteMax or SupaLight (which are both made by Kovea and are basically the same stove) are lighter. The Amicus has far better wind resistance and to my mind better pot stability and is easier to use.
There's also the issue of compactness. The Amicus has a wider burner head than the LiteMax/SupaLight. Depending on your cook kit, the LiteMax/SupaLight might fit inside along with a canister of gas whereas the Amicus might not.
I think one would have to weigh the pros and cons of each stove and then decide.
To me, the Amicus is worth the 0.6 ounce weight penalty. Serious gram weenies might think otherwise.
HJ Re stove weights, see: https://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2017/03/upright-canister-stoves-state-of-art.html
shoopdeboop
57
Aug 19, 2017
hikin_jimThanks for the reply! The weight would be well worth the extra stability for me, shame the igniters have sold out though. And I'm used to carrying a omnilite so this is a nice improvement!
hikin_jim
251
Aug 20, 2017
shoopdeboopThe OmniLite is a fantastic stove (I have one), but, yes, it seems like a bit much unless perhaps you're cooking for a group or melting snow and need the size.
I think the Amicus is the far better choice for someone wanting to travel light, either solo or with a friend or two.
The piezo version is sold out? :( I kind of like the piezo, particularly Soto's high tech/high quality piezoelectric ignitions.
HJ
Msilverhammer
327
Aug 22, 2017
shoopdeboopHell yes!
See my recent post, and my rankings...
1. Soto Windmaster-$70 2. Soto Amicus-$30 to $40. 3. MSR Pocket Rocket 2-$40 to $45.
ONeill
1
Jan 6, 2018
hikin_jimI have the Omnilite and its ok. One place where it falls down is its ability to hold heat which seems to mean it needs a lot of priming when using kerosene (IMHO). I could just about make a hot cup of tea for the same amount of alcohol in my Trangia. The Omnilites thirst for priming fuel and the Trangias filthy soot has me looking once again at a propane stove.