1 Stove to rule them all

By Aaron Sorrell Ranked #42 - Stoves May 12, 2009

Before I purchased the WhisperLite International, I was using the MSR Pocket Rocket. It had a lot of the features I liked, but I found that my backpacking trips lead me to higher, and colder destinations. The Pocket Rocket just didn't quite perform in those conditions. After a LOT of research and reading, I chose to go with the MSR WhisperLite International. Mostly because of the flexibility of fuel. Who knows when you might be stranded and need to use auto fuel? At least you would have the option with this stove.

I must admit there were a couple things that almost made me give 4 start instead of 5. The first being that it is a little cumbersome to get primed, and lit. Practice at home first before you go out in the wilderness. The second thing was that there is not really a simmer function, but as other people mentioned, back off on the pumps a little and there will be just the right amount of pressure to make it happen.

The things that convinced me to give it 5 stars were just a few of the following. MSR makes good products, hands down. This one is no different, and I think the number of positive comments are a reflection of that. You can boil water in just a couple minutes. It really took me by surprise how fast it got that water moving! Temperature and Altitude are not an issue with this stove. When combining it with some good quality White Gas, it can go with you anywhere. The bottom line is that this thing will work anywhere, and with proper maintenance, you may never need another one.

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