- Home
- MSR SimmerLite Stove
- Review
Gear Review
MSR SimmerLite Stove
Very good stove
By NC_hiker
Ranked #579 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
March 22, 2006
I use the Simmerlite as a cold weather alternative to my Coleman Extreme canister stove. The Simmerlite performs as advertised. The folks who are having trouble simmering probably have the unit over-pressurized. I start with only 8-10 strokes of the pump. I prime the bowl by opening the valve one turn for 3 sec and closing quickly. I light it, let it flare and then die out. I immediately crack (just barely) the valve and re-light. I get a nice gentle blue flame. I then pump a few strokes as needed, but certainly not the 20-25 strokes suggested in the instruction manual (unless I am in a huge hurry to boil water and not interested in turn-down). This technique works for me every time.
View Details: MSR SimmerLite Stove
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Dimensions:
- 3 x 3.5 x 4.5 in
- Fuel Type:
- white gas
- Burn Time:
- 20 oz of fuel 122 min
- Boil Time:
- 3 min
- Simmer:
- yes
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- no
- Heat Reflector:
- no
- Parts Kit:
- no
- Cleaning Tool:
- yes, shaker jet technology
- Hard Case:
- no
- Weight:
- 8.5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.