Gear Review
MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove
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By knanier
Ranked #3 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
November 23, 2009
This is a great stove and is almost perfectly reliable as are all MSR stoves. I've had mine for 2 years and just recently had to replace one of the parts for the first time (the stove came with the part). Unfortunately this happened while I was out backpacking and I resorted to a good old fire for the remainder of my meals - it did work for 2 of the 5 meals. Ironically, I could have easily fixed the stove - I had the tool and replacement part in the stove bag, just didn't have the knowledge...so ready those cleaning/break apart directions before you go.
Other than that, the stove does well boiling water, is pretty fuel efficient (love being able to refill by fuel bottle too), and can be a little difficult to simmer - but practice makes perfect. Fairly easy to start as well.
View Details: MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [legs] stainless steel; [mixer tube] aluminum
- Folded Dimensions:
- 4 x 4 x 4 in
- Fuel Type:
- white gas, kerosene, unleaded gasoline
- Burn Time:
- (white gas, per 20oz of fuel) 110 min, (kerosene, per 20oz of fuel) 155 min
- Boil Time:
- (1L water with white gas) 3.5 min/L, (1L water with kerosene) 4.4 min/L
- Simmer:
- no
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- yes
- Parts Kit:
- yes
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Hard Case:
- no
- Weight:
- (minimum) 10.9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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