MSR WindPro Stove

I've seen a lot of people's stoves on the trail, and am always glad that I bought the WindPro. Most canister stoves have two modes, off and jet engine (both in noise and power output). The WindPro has the full range from simmer to blazing heat. It boils water lightning fast, and then turns down to simmer so I don't char my broccoli cheese rice. I am usually eating before my buddies with alcohol have their stoves up and running (seems like you have to perform a seance to get those things to work right). The stove is sturdy as a rock, so you don't need to worry about spilling your dinner. And it is aptly named, because the wind does not faze it.

Having used many stoves here in Australia (including a Whisperlite Intl, Trangia, MSR Pocket Rocket, Dragonfly) I have found this to be the most efficient stove I have ever used.

Although it is slightly heavier than the Pocket Rocket - it is far more efficient (and simmers better) and the safety due to the more stable design makes it a far better stove. With the lightweight metal windshield in place it outperformed my friend's Pocket Rocket significantly on a a recent 4 day trip to Tasmania (Australia). He needed to carry an extra gas canister to achieve the same results as my Windpro. This easily offset the slightly heavier Windpro (compared to the Pocket Rocket) making the overall package a lighter one by far (one MSR Canister + Windpro was lighter than his Pocket Rocket + 2 canisters).

Safer and lighter overall - a great stove.

vary durable and easy to use fits about any pot. if you want a stand alone stove the windpro is worth it

Just got back from using this stove up in the Mountains with a wind chill of -15. I had no problems with it ever going out. Used the heat reflector and it worked great as well. Always nice to have some warm soup on such a cold day! I am very happy with this stove!!!

After several months of going very light, the fiddle factor of using alcohol just wasn't working for me. One night after being stuck in the rain and setting up a shelter I wanted something warm. Thinking about using alcohol in these conditions meant going to bed without. I don't do the big miles day after day, so can carry some more weight. Totally pleased with isobutane and this stove so far. Can pack an 8 oz canister, windscreen, stove and lighter all into a snowpeak 1400ml pot. Instant heat, complete flame control. If conditions deteriorate you can count on it to do the job and do it quickly if needed.

After my hiking partner packed up his stove (and other gear) and moved overseas, I immediately purchased this stove (the same he owned) because of the ease of use, durability and functionality (weight). I recommend it for any backcountry hiker.

I got this stove last spring and I have loved using it all summer. I first got to use it on the Dolores river, with some snow, so the temps were easily in the thirties and twenties, and it worked just fine. It even had enough power to heat potatoes on a cast iron pan. I took it on the PCT for a hundred miles and found it to be very efficient and easy to use. I ended up using less gas than my buddy who had the pocket rocket. It works awesome with the wind screen in place and has been very durable.

Stove performed great. One night, light breeze, second night, 55 mph winds. With wind srceen and some small rocks, stove had no problem heating up dinner.