Which MSR stove is the best?
Best Overall Canister Stove: MSR PocketRocket Deluxe The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe ($70) is similar to the MSR PocketRocket 2 (see below) but with a few improvements and extra features. The Deluxe model is an ultralight stove with stainless steel folding pot legs, a fast boiling time, and a compact design.
What is the difference between WhisperLite and WhisperLite International?
What’s the difference? The International and the Universal are essentially the same stove. The only difference between these two is that the WhisperLite Universal has a changeable adapter that allows it to connect to isobutane/propane fuel canisters.
Can MSR WhisperLite burn alcohol?
No, MSR stoves will not burn alcohol, and alcohol will damage MSR Fuel Bottles.
Can you fly with MSR fuel?
You are allowed to bring a stove in carry-on or checked baggage, but ONLY if you take the time and care to empty it of all fuel and clean it so there are no vapors or residue left. When you pack the bottle, make sure it is dry inside and out, with no scent of fuel.
What is better than Jetboil?
Similar to the Jetboil Flash above, the MSR WindBurner is a great integrated stove solution if your backcountry cooking routine consists mostly of boiling water. Furthermore, the WindBurner takes longer to boil a liter of water than the Flash at 4 minutes 30 seconds (it outputs 7,000 BTUs vs. the Flash’s 9,000).
What fuel does MSR WhisperLite use?
Technical Specs
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Liquid Canister |
| Fuel | Isobutane-propane White Gas Auto Kerosene |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | (20 oz.white gas) 1 hr. 50 min. / (8 oz. isobutane) 1 hr. 15 min. |
| Average Boil Time (1L) | 3 min. 30 sec. (white gas) / 3 min. 45 sec. (isobutane) |
Which Jetboil is best?
These are the best Jetboil stove models on the market.
- Jetboil Genesis—Best for Basecamp.
- Jetboil Flash—Best for On the Go.
- Jetboil MiniMo—Best for Two Backpackers.
- Jetboil Zip—Best Budget Option.
- Jetboil MightyMo—Best for Ultralight Packs.
Does MSR fuel go bad?
If you’re talking about sealed butane-mix canisters, no, they won’t go bad. But if you’re talking about a jug of white gas, that’s another story. Once opened, white gas should generally be used within a few months.
Is white gas the same as kerosene?
Both are liquid fuels. White gas is also known as naphtha gas or often called Coleman fuel because of the popularity of the well-known brand sold to campers since 1900. Kerosene, sometimes called paraffin, is used not only by campers but internationally is also used for cooking, heating, and aviation fuel.
What’s the difference between MSR whisperlite and dragonfly?
Dragonfly comes with the option of diesel and Whisperlite comes with the option of MSR IsoPro. The second criteria is boil time, it’s the time it takes to boil 1 liter of water from room temperature to 100°C.
Is the MSR dragonfly fuel pump the same as other MSR stoves?
Its fuel pump is different than any other MSR liquid fuel stove, which all share the same fuel pump design. This is unfortunate if you are familiar with repairing and troubleshooting these other stoves, and you cannot use these pumps interchangeably with the Dragonfly. Our testers found this stove to be incredibly loud.
Is the MSR Dragonfly a good base camp?
Bringing excellent control and stability to your backcountry kitchen, the MSR Dragonfly excels at handling low simmers and large pots. Its large packed size and heavier frame make it a better choice for a base camp than for backpacking.
What kind of fuels do whisperlite Universal stoves use?
They’re compatible with a lot of types of fuels – especially Whisperlite Universal. Camping stoves are classified depending on the types of fuels they use. The three main groups are liquid fuel, pressurized canister and alcohol stoves [1]. They each have their ups and downs.
