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MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove

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The legend continues with the MSR WhisperLite™ Universal backpacking stove. The trail-worthy stove gives you the option to burn nearly any fuel source, including white gas and isobutane-propane.

From BACKPACKER 2012 Editors’ Choice Awards: “For years, we’ve been hunting for a multifuel stove that burns both liquid gas and canister fuel, burns them equally well, …
… and easily converts from one mode to another. The Universal is that stove—and possibly the last one you’ll need to buy.”
WhisperLite Universal burns a variety of fuels available worldwide—it runs on white gas, kerosene, unleaded gasoline and isobutane-propane canisters (sold in REI stores)
Simply swap out 1 of 3 self-cleaning Shaker Jets™ and 1 of 2 source couplers to match your fuel source and you're ready to cook
Boils 1 liter of water in only 3 min. 30 sec. when using white gas and 3 min. 45 sec. when using an isobutane-propane canister
Aluminum mixer tube, stainless-steel legs and a smart design keep the weight down to 11.5 oz.
Shaker Jet technology makes cleaning as simple as shaking the stove
Includes a stand for inverting isobutane-propane canisters for better cold weather performance and more consistent output over the life of each canister
Also includes a fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions and storage sack
MSR WhisperLite Universal backpacking stove requires an MSR fuel bottle and fuel or an isobutane-propane canister for operation (both sold separately)
Weight of liquid fuel stove includes only stove and fuel pump
Due to flammable item shipping restrictions, we cannot sell fuel canisters online; they are available at REI retail stores

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MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove Customer Reviews

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MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove

4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good power output (4)
Great temperature control (4)
Stable (4)
Easy to clean (3)
Easy to light (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (4)
Car camping (4)
Hiking (4)

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Feb

2012

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Just got this new toy....

By Big DP

from Carlsbad CA

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Pros

Easy To Clean
Easy to Light
Etc
Great temperature control
Lightweight
Powerful
Stable

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Etc
Hiking

Comments about MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove:

I just upgraded to this because: Uses almost any fuel (cannot vouch for diesel uses, but stuff on the internet says it works; looking for an LPG/green lantern connection, then truly "universal").

Otherwise here is a breakdown. 20 minutes to set up for white gas (comes set for iso). This includes misplacing the instructions, by the way. Love the internet.

Less than 7 minutes to boil half gallon of water, sea level, with white gas. Less than 3 minutes for 1 cup water, sea level with iso. Great control of temps for iso as well. Think gourmet, not boil in bag.

Fixed most of the stability problems with the old version, good grippy legs for pots, sweet leg design too. Decent setup with iso stand, will check in cold weather.

If this works out, this is definitely going to be the primary tool for cooking. Will update if there are any bugs.

Happy tails!

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Feb

2012

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Extremely versatile

By Disciple of Christ

from New Jersey

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Clean
Easy to Light
Great temperature control
Lightweight
Powerful
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove:

Directions easy to follow. Love the fact it burns liquid or canister fuel. Canister can also be placed upside down. This is great when in cold climates and fuel in can is having trouble coming out. Very sturdy and well built. Wish they had this out before I purchased others. There's really no need to buy another stove once you have this one. Does not burn alcohol. Tried it just as a test. No way it would go. No big deal though. MSR didn't say it did. Lit it up about several times so far and each time it performed great. Check out videos on you tube for Whisperlite Universal for some added info.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This Stove ROCKS!

By WBK3

from Great State of Texas and Colorado (both)

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy To Clean
Easy to Light
Great temperature control
Lightweight
Powerful
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Cooking at work
Hiking

Comments about MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove:

This stove ROCKS! Got it for a cross country trip and so I started using it to make sure, before we hit the road, I got it down. I like it so much, I now take it to work with me and make my own hot lunch with it. I have only tried the ISOPRO fuel so far and love the ease (and non-messy) use. I like that it runs multiple fuels just in case! For those that have had this question, and I did want to know, I have been able to get it to simmer foods with my snowpeak titanium pots. Another added benefit is that it is quiet too...I upgraded from my old PEAK II Stove and am very happy with this new stove! BTW...my peak is still working after 26 years so I am hoping to get the long life out of this one too! It appears to be well built and easily fixable if needed. Nice job MSR on this one!

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Feb

2012

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Poor Inital Quality

By pyromaniac

from Houston, Texas

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Pros

Dependable
Great temperature control
Powerful
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking

Comments about MSR WhisperLite Universal Backpacking Stove:

The initial quaitly of this stove sucked and almost made me return it.On the burnner it self stuff was over tightened. The Fuel pump was full debri(red paint on o-rings and no lubrication)so it leaked fuel every where on my first use. My advise is to follow the instructions and preform a full matinence cleaning before first use. That being said, I've used it in the field and it preformed flawlessly.