MSR DragonFly Stove

Reliable from the desert heat to the Arctic cold; in the wind, snow, and rain. Lights up after being dunked in water, melts snow and boils water like a flamethrower, less likely to remove eyebrows when under your vestibule. Forget about saving a few bucks and a few ounces and get the stove that fires up right the first time, every time.

I've had this stove for over a decade and I am really terrible at maintenance. Fortunately, I've never had to clean it, or do anything other than just use it. It packs lightly and takes up almost no space. Lighting is easy as well. I pulled out my stove a couple of days ago after several years of no use and it started up first try. Temp/flame control is very easy to control. It is loud, but who cares? This is the only stove I have every owned, and the only one I ever foresee needing to own. The only way I would ever need another one is if mine were stolen or I dropped it off of a mountain.

We were hesitant at first cause' we're so cheap, but my husband & I purchased this stove for backpacking and it is AWESOME! It did everything we needed and it packs light too. We had great food, and the stove worked perfectly! Buy this one, you won't regret it!

I've been using the dragonfly for years now - and have found it to perform simply and flawlessly, given regular maintenance and cleaning. It boils water faster than any stove I've used, and can still simmer and bake like a charm. My only complaint is the noise - it does indeed sound like a rocket ship getting ready for takeoff. if you are into cuisine, this is your stove; for simple boiling/etc, I would go with the bombproof whisperlite.

I've had the dragonfly for 6 years. During those 6 years I've tested and sold other stoves from Vaude, Snow Peak, Coleman etc. I have yet to find a stove that is as durable and versatile. Great temp control. EASY SET-UP. Use it all year long. Handles several fuels. I cannot say enough. Time and time again I come back to using this stove. Electronic starters on other stoves are nothing more than a gimmic. Don't get wrapped up in them. They do not work half the time anyway. Fuel canisters are a pain in the butt. You always end up with half used canisters laying around. With the dragonfly you can refill your fuel bottles. You'll end up happy you bought this stove, do not let price deter you.

I just took my first trip with this guy- light weight, sips the fuel and heats up quick. Very,very pleased with it. Make sure to buy a fuel bottle to go with it.

This stove is bomb-proof. It's more efficient than canister stoves in a wider range of circumstances. Ever had half-empty canisters with no more accelerant after a winter trip? Never waste fuel again with this stove! It boils fast and furious, and can go from a rolling boil to a simmer instantly. That's right, you can cook angel-hair pasta, rice, potatoes... virtually anything you can pack with this stove. I have been using it for about a year now and have had no problems.

on my last backpacking trip, i was able to borrow my friend's dragonfly, and while i probably will not be able to afford one, i was incredibly impressed by its SOLID performance. even despite my stupidity, i was able to get it started and cruising every time without a problem, even in strong winds and dampness. it boiled water quickly, and the simmer function works very well. my only qualm is the stove's size - if you're going to be just boiling water or doing other super simple cooking, you'd be better off with a smaller, lighter, and cheaper MSR stove. great though if you're a backcountry chef and like doing fancy things with your cuisine. either way - highly recommended.

This stove takes it. If you are tough on gear or durability is a concern, this is a fantastic stove. I've used the stove in the rain, snow, heat and -10* weather. The stove cooks beautifully! The simmer control allows actual cooking to occur, and the steady base can support a loaded 10-inch dutch oven. This is the only stove I need. After 3 years, my Dragonfly broke...or so I thought. The stove split into two pieces, with the flame cup separating from the base. At first, I was ticked, but to my surprise the stove still worked. After 2 years of this separation, the stove is still going. It will not die! Bottom Line: Cooks like a champ and refuses to die.

Have owned this stove for several years and used in all weathers - from 5 degrees and snow to driving rain - and it has performed flawlessly. Maintenance has been minimal and temperature control is outstanding -- and validated by my pastry-chef-camp- pal! Stable, relatively light weight and very fuel efficient. The only items causing this to fall short of a perfect score are the relative frailty of the pump (shattered my first one with a short fall off a rock) and the loudness of the stove when on full afterburner. Otherwise, though, top-notch!