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MSR Reactor Stove
do these work at altitude?
By Dustin Robertson
March 6, 2008
do these work at altitude?
View Details: MSR Reactor Stove
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By moroni
Ranked #2 - Canister Stoves
October 25, 2008
YES!!! MSR designed it to shine above 12,000 feet. It doesn't require much pressure to operate well, so it also works well in cold weather. check out http://www.msrgear.com/stoves/reactor.asp and click on the link on the right side that says, "more on the reactor stove's revolutionary technology"Tweak: This is NOT A MOUNTAINEERING STOVE. If by altitude you mean high or very high altitude(from 12,000 feet up) or are planning to use it in severe cold conditions(-20F and below) I'd rather stick to a liquid fuel stove, fuel itself behaves a lot better on such conditions than isobutane canisters, no pressure or temperature problems. Personally I use an MSR Whisperlite, simple, tough and HOT. You can find some examples on the review "NO GO IN SNOW!!" down below.Canister stoves are effected more by cold than by elevation/"altitude."
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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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