Overview

The SOTO WindMaster stove ranks as the highest-rated stove on the Pacific Crest Trail, based on 846 completed surveys from the Class of 2019.

Expert Reviews

“Soto has come up with a true winner of a stove in the Soto WindMaster, a cooking powerhouse ideal for adventure travelers needing a compact, efficient and easy-to-operate stove for backpacking, remote travel, and backcountry or other outdoor use.” — Therese Iknoian, HI Travel Tales

Product Details

Model: OD-1RXN

Key Features

• Boils 2 cups of water in under 2-1/2 minutes in strong winds
• Concave burner head design acts as a built-in windscreen
• Includes 4Flex pot support (TriFlex available separately)
• Uses Micro Regulator valve system

Technical Specifications

• Output: 2800 kcal/h | 3260w | 11000 BTU
• Burn Time: ~1.5 hours with 8 oz (250g) canister
• Weight:
  • With 4Flex support: 3.0 oz (87g)
  • With TriFlex support: 2.3 oz (67g)
  • Without pot support: 2.12 oz (60g)
• Dimensions:
  • 4Flex (Stowed): 1.9 × 3.0 × 1.7 inch (47 × 77 × 44 mm)
  • TriFlex (Stowed): 3.7 × 0.4 × 1.0 inch (94 × 10 × 33 mm)

Usage Guidelines

• Maximum pot size: 2 liter
• Maximum liquid volume: 1.5 liters (under 3 lbs)
• For 110g canisters: Reduce pot size to ~1 liter
• Compatible with all major gas canisters using Lindal valve
• WARNING: Never use with 100% Propane

Maintenance

Cleaning Instructions

1. Disassemble burner head from regulator valve base
2. Soak burner head in warm water
3. Clean with soft brush only (toothbrush recommended)
4. Air dry completely
5. Carefully reassemble, ensuring proper electrode alignment

Care Tips

• Clean thoroughly if exposed to salty food
• Avoid using wire brushes on burner head
• Handle brown heat-resistant plastic pipe with care during cleaning

Photo credit: Tianming Chen at Lake Wenatchee, Washington state