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I wonder why MSR did not include auto ignition. That is one sweet...
By Steve Marquis
Ranked #675 - Canister Stoves
August 31, 2009
I wonder why MSR did not include auto ignition. That is one sweet thing about the Jet Boil. Getting a bic child proof lighter to work on Rainier in the gusty winds was next to impossible, but the jet boil came through. What is it going to be like trying to light this?
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #26 - Canister Stoves
August 31, 2009
Fortunately there are other methods of lighting a stove without a lighter. I would recommend windproof and waterproof matches (REI branded have worked well for me). I also like the spark lighters like Light My Fire. With the Reactor, all you need is a spark. The reason why MSR didn't include a auto ignition is for a couple of reasons. One, it simply ISN'T reliable. If the ignitor gets wet, it won't work. They easily break as well. A major worry of MSR's is that people will look to it as their sole way of lighting the stove inwhich it will inevitably fail. The second reason why MSR won't put it on their stove is that they eventually wear out. Because it would be permanent component on the stove, the thought of it wearing out in a few years doesn't jive with their idea of quality. MSR is working hard on other auto ignition technologies and may have something in the future. However, it is a far better idea and much more reliable to depend on an outside source for ignition.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Fuel Type:
- MSR IsoPro
- Burn Time:
- 80 min
- Boil Time:
- 3 min
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- yes
- Parts Kit:
- no
- Cleaning Tool:
- no
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- no
- Hard Case:
- yes
- Weight:
- 1 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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