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I'm looking at getting my first white gas stove but I'm...
By J Morton
Ranked #502 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 18, 2009
I'm looking at getting my first white gas stove but I'm torn between the whisperlite and the simmerlite other than weight and boil time what is the difference between these.
Is one better than the other for simmering or cooking ham and eggs in the morning? Or easier to light or maintain in the field?
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By moroni
Ranked #2 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 25, 2009
I would also go with the WhisperLite. I've had the first edition since 1988 & it's still going strong. Very user friendly & totally field maintainable however slightly heavier than the SimmerLite.
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By Nathan Cope
Ranked #171 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 19, 2009
As far as simmering I believe they are very similar, it all depends on the amount of pressure you have in the bottle, and MSR has perfected the flame control on the whisperlight. I may be a little biased since I have had my whisperlight since '98 and it is still going strong, but I would go with the whisperlight if you are going for a reliable stove that will out last any other piece of camping equipment you own. It is easy to clean and it has worked in every condition I have thrown at it. Hope this helps!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Folded Dimensions:
- 4 x 4 x 4 in
- Fuel Type:
- white gas
- Burn Time:
- 136 min
- Boil Time:
- 3.9 min
- Simmer:
- no
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- yes
- Parts Kit:
- yes
- Cleaning Tool:
- , shaker jet
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Hard Case:
- no
- Weight:
- 11 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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