MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

Can't go wrong with this one. Field maintenable and burns just about anything. I just swing by a gas station and put regular unleaded gasoline in it. You can't beat that for convenience. Wish it was easier to cook with low heat. But with some practice it isn't a big deal. It has never let me down. About 10 years old.

I have had my whisperlite for almost ten years now and it's still going strong. It burns super hot and simmers fairly well. My favorite feature is how easily you can maintain it in the field. The 'Shaker Jet' will usually clear out any gunk that is messing with the stove, but in case that doesn't work the whole thing can be stripped down, cleaned, re-assembled and lit in 15 minutes. I have had good success with this stove in the winter as well. Never had issues with the fuel line clogging.

this stove is great. it is light and it has never quit on me on the trail. it is not completly windproof but comes with a shield.

I have had this stove for 7 years, and it is awesome. The only thing to keep in mind is, though you can run anything liquid and flammable through it, you have to clean the fuel line, not so easy in the field if you dont have the tool they give you (which is great). The pump is quality, but i dropped mine and cracked the handle and had to replace it, but again, my fault. Top quality gear. Highest recommendations.

Well, I use it now more then 8 years! In a long day trip and on a multi days trip and mountaineering. and it's just work, and work, and work! last month I had the first problem (after 8 years!). I have a leak from the tap. and the dealer fix it! great stove, and great service! Buy it and buy it now! A fuel bottle of 22oz. can last a week of cooking for three time a day for 15 minutes at a time.

Great stove, though to simmer but with time you'll get it, just don't over pump it. You can pretty much burn anything with this stove, which is great when you are far away or just lazy about finding a camping store to get canisters. Be ultra careful if using it inside your tent, this thing is a torch and you are playing with liquid fuel. Have in mind this stove is a no-no for TSA agents, you must clean them really good before getting on a plane, and sometimes even if it is clean they'll just take it. Also some crazy lady from Aloha Airlines may think you are some kind of a terrorist(it happened).

Ok, I have had this stove now for 5 years and I LOVE IT! First of it is an extremely easy stove to use compared to almost every other stove out there. The WhisperLite stove gives you more then just a great reliable stove. Do not listen to the WHY SETTLE FOR LESS. This user had no idea what he was doing when he bought the stove. Ok Reasons why the WhisperLite is one of the BEST stoves out there: 1) Extremely easy to use and to get started. 2) Extremely reliable! 3) Uses universal fuel. --Yes, you can go to a gas station and get the gas out of the pump and run this stove (has run on just hair spray as well). 4) Packable, this stove is on the larger side for stoves but it still isn't huge. When Im out hiking, I actually keep this stove inside my pots to save space. 5) Oh yeah, Freakin reliable. -Yup, I have been using this stove now for 5 years and only replaced 2 o-rings in the process. Now if you are wondering often I actually use this stove. I would easily say between 90-140 days a year depending on weather and work and yes ... The best damn stove I have ever used. Cons: It is a bit on the heavier side for stoves. It does use a little bit more fuel. It does ........ Yup 2 cons. Can't beat that. Yes, the Dragonfly is another great stove. Not as reliable. I have had the Dragonfly for 2 years and I have had to replace the 0-ring 8 times. I have also had it just not work on me. No reason, even after a Good cleaning. No workie. Oh yeah, its also $40 bucks more for a stove that is only uhhhh.... 1 OZ heavier! Yup, Dragonfly also weights more. I hope that I could help you out on the stove you are going to pick up. This really is one of the best stoves out there. If you are tired of EXTREMELY load stoves, unreliable stoves, Jetboil stoves pick this puppy up and never buy another stove for the rest of your life .... :)

I bought it because I figured i would go traveling with it and would need a stove that could run on pretty much everything. At I have been using white gas because it seemed the most reliable. Worked very well for me, i have used it in decent winds and cold weather and it has held up right. Fit perfect into the pot pan collection. solid buy, tough stove. Harder than other stoves to prime most of the time. Sometimes flames up pretty good, but stays in control. You will get comfortable with it a couple of uses.

I like the option of using different fuels and having the reusable canisters and you can choose how much fuel you want to bring if you have different size bottles. Pretty easy to get started once you read the directions. Don't get too discouraged priming it after your first few flame throwers you will get the hang of it. Just don't try to light it in your tent or sleeping bag.

A decent stove, but in my opinion is a less reliable, slower to boil, fuel guzzeling, albeit quieter companion to the Dragonfly. If might be out on trial for more than a night or two, cook on uneven terrain, have to melt/purify water on your stove for drinking, or cant live with a breakdown in the field. Get the dragonfly. If not, feel free to use the whisperlight, but you probably don't need the international.

This is a solid stove that has cooked and melted snow tirelessly for me in sub zero temps in Alaska. The weight listed is correct. It is reliable and any problems can usually be fixed in the field. Some people think it doesn't simmer well: That is because they pump it up too much. Climbers have used these stoves for years in adverse conditions with success. If it is a gasoline or multi fuel stove you want, this is a time tested, fast cooking good one. Weight is the trade off, other stoves weigh less nowadays.

I took this on a weeklong backpacking trip but couldn't get a good flame at all. So after the trip was over I took it apart to figure out what was wrong. The problem: the silly white filter that MSR put at the bottom of the pump tube. I removed it and all of the problems went away. Now the stove is like the MSR WhisperLite we all know and love: reliable, lightweight, and hot. Remove the filter before your first trip and you'll be satisfied; leave it on, and you'll probably have the same problem I did.

This stove is great... light weight, easy to use, and clean up is simple...the only thing that I don't like is it's either on or off, no adjusting the amount of heat without lifting pan on or off of the stove itself. Other than that it's a great product.

I have owned my stove for 4 years. I have had it deep in the woods and even used it in my back yard. I have had no problem getting it going in the weather from -15 to 90 degrees. Even on rainy days. I like that I can break it down completely to clean or service it. It also packs very light and small.

I've been using mine for years without complaint. Simmers well once you use up some fuel, just keep the pressure low. The lid from a coffee or tuna can helps a lot. From the Long Trail, to the Nicolet National Forest, to that really cool quarry outside North Andover, this stove has never let me down. I don't think it ever will.

I've used the WhisperLite International frequently for over a decade (the same stove). Even the plastic pump has held up well over the years (which is something considering it spends its life in gasoline). Recently, it started sputtering, but a quick refurb with the maintenance kit (o-rings, needle, and wick) and it was as good as new. The shaker jet keeps the nozzle nice and clean while you hike, and the steel-braided wick pulls out for a quick field-cleaning of the fuel-line. Even the design is reliable. I never have to wonder if a canister is running low or if it will be too cold to use a canister at all. It is a little tough to learn all the intricacies of getting it started, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature. The only bummer is that it doesn't simmer. It's just not designed for it. You can try double boiling, using a thicker pan, or raising the pot, but that's just inefficient. Just keep stirring.

Good stove for high heat needs. It is also very durable and reliable. Having to prime can be a hassle but once it's going there's no stopping it.

This is one the stoves I've been using for winter activities since 2003. It is as reliable as the sun rising every morning. It is hot, lightweight, has multi-fuel capabilities, & now with the new MSR fuel pump, simmers even better. Also WhisperLite is appropriate for the name. It's almost as quiet as a canister stove. (As it is with all stoves, remember to burn/field test & check all rubber O-rings prior to leaving on your trip!)

I have had this stove for about 6 years and have no need to replace it yet. The only lacking feature is not being able to simmer easily. But then I only eat rehydrated food and coffee when hiking so don't need to simmer anyway. It boils water really fast. I have found that 100ml/person/day is about right for white gas. Don't be put off by the ignition process. Just let out enough fluid to soak the wick, no more. Then angle the stove so the flame directly heats the fuel tube and your good to go. I found it didn't work with diesel. Fits inside the MSR 1.5L pot.

Far superior to my old Svea, but still more trouble than a canister stove. Gasoline is scary, nasty stuff and my Whisperlite hasn't seen much use in recent years.

I've used this stove from the southern tip of South America to northern Alaska. It works well with all sorts of fuel - from petrol to kerosene to white gas (best). It can get finicky sometimes, but all you have to do is clean it out - which you can do in the field - or even just shaking it can do the trick. It boils water fast and works best when you need a lot of heat - it doesn't simmer very well in my experience. Get this stove if you're going to be at high altitudes, cold temperatures, or where you'll be using different types of fuel.

I've been using this stove for almost 10 years and have never been disappointed. I've used white gas and gasoline with and its always worked from sea level to 10,000+ feet of elevation. It requires some occasional maintenance, but thats the price you pay if you use the same piece of equipment frequently. I hope to use it for another 10 years.

It's noisy, cantankerous, borderline obnoxious, and miraculous, all at the same time. With this stove you'll almost never be able to simmer stew or have fondue in the shade of Mount Hood, but you will get a blow torch on a tripod that will boil concrete in about 15 minutes. I've had this stove for for years, and it has never disappointed, failed to cook a meal, quickly melt snow, or make cool baby jet engine noises. It’s easy to clean, packs small and light, and sets up on uneven surfaces. The MSR stove works, always, and without fail, no matter how poorly I treat it. Truly, the best stove running.

I have used this stove with Coleman Fuel only so far. Good points: It boils water quicker than I expected, even at 2000m altitude. It is very light and packs inside a pot easily. Not so good points: It is difficult to set a good flow for simmering without the flame going out. You have to explain to your camp-mates how to use it, even if they say they know how. You can get pretty big flames if you don't prime it right.

I have had this stove for several years now. It was given to me as a hand-me-down from my brother who said that the jet wasn't working. I cleaned it out and then noticed the shaker-jet and have had no problems with it since. I have used this stove for years in the High sandy desert of Southern Utah, and the high mountains in all 4 seasons. Not only is it light and packable, it's more efficient than canister stoves and you don't have to throw away your fuel container at the end. It also boils like a champ! So, if you're boiling water, in any condition, don't waste money now or later in fuel costs, buy this stove!

I've had this stove for several years now and have been very pleased with it. It is very light and packs up small in the included sack. The MSR fuel bottles are bomb proof and come in a large variety of sizes. I don't feel comfortable, however, giving it 5 stars for a few reasons. The first is the fact that it takes a considerable amount of time to prime the stove, and after a long hike in the dark it can be frustrating. The other reason is that in my experience it needs to stay very clean to function properly, and I've had to replace several parts for this reason. Like I said this is a good stove, but not a great one. If you are in the market for a new stove, go with the best and buy the Jetboil PCS for only $10 more,