MSR Whisperlite International Liquid-Fuel Stove

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Product Description

Touted as the best-selling liquid-fuel stove, the MSR Whisperlite has been tested and proven to deliver by hikers and backpackers for over 20 years. Combining a flexible and easy-to-use design with the durability and portability necessary for any adventurer, the Whisperlite is MSR's most reliable choice for outdoor cooking. Liquid-fuel has the advantage of being light and portable, weighing this stove in at only 14.5 ounces, while the stainless steel and brass design carry the durability to last in your pack or on the trail. On top of that, it's got the power to perform: boil a liter of water in just under four minutes. With the Whisperlite, it's easy to get the convenience and durability out of a camping stove that your adventures on the trail demand. No wonder it was awarded the 2005 Backpacker Magazine Reader's Choice for best camping stove.

Product Details

Liquid-fuel stove with multiple fuel burning capabilities; perfect for any outdoor adventurer
Liquid-fuel is light and efficient; stainless steel and brass design is durable and compact
Folds and nests into MSR cooksets
Includes fuel line and fuel pump; fuel canister not included
Lifetime warranty

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Long term owner

Review Date: August 29, 2007

Reviewer: Gorbo, San Rafael CA United States

19 years now and only problem was when the o rings failed (after 15 years) and the jet clogged once. I had it repaired on a trip within 10 miuntes. Learn to field strip before you use. Be sure primer cup can be removed w/o a tool (hand tighten. I carry spare rings now and soon fuel line just in case because I go solo and or in 20 miles. 12000 ft no problem, 22-26 degrees no problem. Never tried other fuels but have read vodka can be used. If 100 proof ?? Always use the heat deflector not shown for safety. A metal base option (3oz) is great for uneven surfaces. Daily use - I figure on 2-3 oz's fuel per day with breakfast 10 minutes and dinner 25. Adjustable flame can simmer real low. Primes nicely. Avoid cheap fuel. I use Coleman for best results.

A Modern Classic

Review Date: May 16, 2007

Reviewer: Snowdog, Pacific Northwest

I've owned it over 10 years so this is a long-term review. First of all, this stove is extremely reliable. Period. I personally haven't had any issues whatsoever. It has never failed to perform its task. It's light but amazingly rugged and yes this stove would make an excellent backpacking stove. I've used it above 10,000 feet level on more than several occasions and it always performed like a champ. I've used it with regular unleaded gas and had no issues. Initially, you might need to get a hang of priming it properly, as I kind of had to, but that's actually a part of growing your long-term relationship with this stove. Of course it's not that difficult at all unless you had never used white gas stove anywhere before. Once the stove is ON, it boils water really fast... especially if you use the included windshield. I use it with MSR's 33oz fuel bottle and I know I have roughly 3 hours of cooking time. What can I say! My only complain(?) is that I personally like the burner to be a bit LOUDER... like the roaring of SVEA 123 (my other unit). So people at MSR, PLEASE consider developing "Roaringlite" in the future.

great lightweight multifuel stove

Review Date: June 22, 2007

Reviewer: Sean Bova, Schenectady, NY USA

Never had the least bit of problem with this... packs up nice and small (and inside my MSR Alpine pots to save more space) and has never failed to light for me. ask 100 hikers what they prefer, and you'll get at least 90 different answers. Myself, I prefer liquid fuel... I only have to carry one bottle in, and one bottle out (as opposed to some butane stoves) and I find it easier to control the flame (especially in trying to simmer). I understand that butane may be the way to go in exceptionally high wind, or in extreme cold... wind hasn't yet been an issue for me, and as I mentioned in a recent sleeping bag review, if it's THAT cold, I won't be in a tent, I'll be in a cabin. I also like that I have options on what fuel to use... with the jet it ships with, I can either burn camp fuel (aka: "white gas") or regular unleaded gasoline... change the jet (which is included) and I can burn kerosene or A-1 jet fuel... handy if you're camping at JFK International I guess LOL. mainly the unleaded gas and kerosene options mean you'll pretty much never be at a loss for fuel.

Great For Motorcycle Camping/Touring

Review Date: November 13, 2007

Reviewer: John Seaman, Madison, AL

I have had the Whisperlite for over a year and carry it on all my tours. After talking with several individuals about what and what not to buy I settled on the MSR. Best choice I good of made for my needs. It's small and light and fits perfectly in to my saddle bags. I usually take two fuel tanks and that will normally last me up to four days, depending on how much I cook and for how many. Used for everything from below sea level to about the 9000 foot level and it hasn't failed me yet. I have rode with several people with various brands of stoves who wound up using my stove for one reason or another. They have all been seemingly pleased with the unit.

The only negative comment I have to say about it is the single burner, but that is a give and take thing. Two burners mean a larger unit.

For the Harley riders out there, that camp, this is a near perfect choice and almost as tough as our bikes. I am finding more and more camp sites that don't allow open fires and this has meant the diffence between having cold water and a cup of coffee at the end of a day of riding.

Best, most versatile stove I have ever owned.

Review Date: February 26, 2009

Reviewer: Gary Diana, Terre Haute, IN USA

I bought my stove about five years ago because I had decided I wanted a stove that would burn almost any liquid fuel I might find. While it is true that the stove does work best with the traditional white gas, this stove really does what it say it will when it comes to being able to use other fuels. I have tried both gasoline and kerosene in mine, with the proper jet combinations of course, and have found this stove to perform almost as well and just as cleanly with these other fuels as it did with regular white gas. The kerosene did cause a bit of odor but this was due to spillage and not to the burning of the fuel. You do have to fiddle with it a bit when burning other fuels to get the right bottle pressure/valve combinations as well but it is far less finicky than the other stoves of this type I tried out (and subsequently sold off).

If you are looking for a great, compact camp stove for back packing and camping I don't see how you can go wrong with this one. If you are looking for something very durable and easy to use, again, the MST Whisperlite Multi-Fuel Stove is for you too. Finally, if you want a stove that will be able to serve you in any conditions and burn nearly any liquid combustible fuel in some unforeseen situation, then this really is the only stove for you. Far and away the best stove I have ever owned of its or any other camp style kind.