Switch System Stove
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Versatile and high-performing, the Switch Stove System excels in all conditions with precision and efficiency.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Switch Stove System stands out for its versatility and high-performance design. I love the compatibility with different pots, especially the included Switch pot, which heats evenly thanks to its rounded base. The built-in piezo ignitor makes starting the stove effortless, even when I’m at higher altitudes. It’s lightweight and packs down neatly, making it an essential for backcountry cooking."
Whether we’re boiling water for coffee or preparing meals after a long day on the trail, the Switch Stove System ensures efficiency and ease. This system features a versatile design with flip-out supports that work seamlessly with the integrated Switch pot or other compatible cookware, giving us flexibility for various outdoor cooking needs.
The patented round-bottom Switch pot heats evenly and quickly, while the pressure regulator provides consistent performance, even in challenging conditions like high altitudes or cold weather. With its lightweight design and compact nesting capability—including space for a 4oz IsoPro fuel canister—it’s an excellent choice for backcountry explorers who value convenience and reliability.
Details
- Versatile stove system compatible with the integrated Switch pot or other cookware
- Round-bottom Switch pot improves heating efficiency and even heat distribution
- Flip-out supports accommodate cookware up to 8 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall
- Stable pot support ensures secure placement during cooking
- Integrated pressure regulator delivers reliable performance in cold and high-altitude conditions
- Built-in piezo ignitor for quick, hassle-free lighting
- Includes Switch pot with lid and cork cozy, plastic nesting bowl, canister stand, and PackTowl® cleaning cloth
- Compact design nests to hold a 4oz IsoPro canister for easy transport
- Item #MSQ003M
- Material
- hard-anodized aluminum, cork, plastic
- Fuel Type
- canister
- Burn Time
- [8oz canister] ~84.5min
- Piezo Ignition
- built-in
- Simmer
- yes
- Includes
- 1L Switch stove, Switch pot with lid and cork cozy, plastic nesting bowl, canister stand, PackTowl cleaning cloth
- Fuel Bottle/Canister Included
- no
- Dimensions
- 4.2 x 4.5 x 7.1in
- Claimed Weight
- [minimum] 4.1oz, [packed] 13.8oz
- Activity
- weekend camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 8 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 29, 2025
I like it.
It’s lighter than my Reactor, which I love, but don’t need on solo ventures so the Switch is perfect for that. I tried using the Picket Rocket for that but it doesn’t boil enough water for my meals and coffee. So the Swich fills that niche nicely. It boils plenty of water fast, is light like the Pokect Rocket and is less affected by wind. My dream is that one day you make a Reactor Stove the size of the Switch 🤫
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 28, 2025
Overall a pretty good stove.
Overall a pretty good stove. I like the benefit of using almost any pot with it. One major complaint-the fold out pot supports are flimsy. They should be beefed up a bit. This not an ultralight weight backpacking stove so adding another . 5/1. 0 oz is not going to make any difference.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 26, 2025
I own just about every
I own just about every MSR stove out there and this one is a great combo. The integral pot boils fast and has good features missing on the wind burner (cork insulator and foldable pot handles). It has a piezo ignitor that is convenient. Overall a great stove for the quiver and, as always with MSR, well crafted and designed.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 14, 2025
The electric switch for ignition
The electric switch for ignition broke after first use. I like the stoves flexibility to heat water, yet allow the addition of a pot for other food options. Very light. Another issue I'd when snow camping water collects at the bottom of the pot, dripping directly on the burner. Heating snow was a challenge as the dripping kept putting the flam out. Mixed, has a few good points but also has a few negatives
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 23, 2025
The best!
It is the stove out there. Forget about the Jetboil!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 7, 2025
Excellent piece of gear, good
Excellent piece of gear, good compromise of weight, speed, efficiency.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 18, 2025
Love the feature to be
Love the feature to be used with my other owned cups
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 4, 2025
This stove is well designed,
This stove is well designed, easy to use and can be used with the provided canister pot or an even bigger pot because of the pot holder arms that can be deployed. And it's cool looking! Well done, MSR!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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