Backcountry Stoves

MSR Whisperlite:

  • Pros: uses whitegas (good for using in cold temperatures), lightweight and efficient, can bring lots of gas bottles with you, quiet
  • Cons: hard to simmer and use for low-heat cooking
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MSR Dragonfly:

  • Pros: very good at simmering and flame control, uses whitegas (good for using in cold temperatures), good for cooking for larger groups
  • Cons: heavy, loud, less compact than other stoves
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MSR Windburner:

  • Pros: small and compact (fits in 1.0L pot), efficient with built in windscreen, better for backpacking or small group/solo cooking
  • Cons: uses isopro fuel canisters (can be “all-season” but aren’t as efficient in the winter), only good for solo or small groups
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