How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
MSR WhisperLite Universal Stove
$199.95
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A hybrid-fuel trail stove, the MSR WhisperLite Universal delivers the ease of isobutane-propane canister fuel and switches over to liquid fuels for long trips, cold weather and international use.
- WhisperLite™ Universal burns a variety of fuels available worldwide—it runs on white gas, kerosene, unleaded gasoline and isobutane-propane canisters
- Liquid and canister fuel couplers pair with fuel-specific jets for quick and easy transitions
- 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
- Stove allows excellent control of simmering when you're burning isobutane-propane canisters
- Aluminum mixer tube, stainless-steel legs and a refined design keep the weight down
- 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 stuff sack
- This stove requires an MSR fuel bottle or an isobutane-propane canister for operation (bottle and canister not included)
- Fuel not included
Made in USA.
View the MSR WhisperLite Product LineView all MSR Backpacking Stoves| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Liquid Canister |
| Fuel | Isobutane-propane White Gas Auto Kerosene |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | Per 20 oz. of white gas: 1 hr. 50 min.; per 8 oz. of isobutane: 1 hr. 15 min. |
| Number of Burners | 1 Burner |
| Average Boil Time (1L) | 3 min. 30 sec. (white gas) / 3 min. 45 sec. (isobutane) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 4.75 inches |
| Weight | Minimum weight: 11.2 oz.; packaged weight: 14.9 oz. |
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Frank S
Connecticut
Great Stove!
2 days ago
I still have my original Whisperlite, which I bought in 1989 and which still works nicely, but it only burns white gas. The reason I bought the Whisperlite Universal is because it provides the option to use white gas, kerosene or canister. I’ve used the white gas and canister so far and it works beautifully with either, providing a hot, blue flame, which quickly boils my water. It will be my winter stove, where I’ll be melting snow as well as heating my water for my meals and drinks. I’m very pleased with the quality of the build and I appreciate that it’s field maintainable. It’s a great stove!
Kmoyer
California
Worth having for the right situation
2 months ago
While not as easy or convenient as an iso stove like jetboil or pocket rocket the whisperlite is important to have if you expect very cold temps, high altitude, or may travel to any area where iso is not available. With the universal you get the option of running any fule which maks it great if you may not have easy access to standard iso or white fuel but can get gasoline or kerosene
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
Dan T.
Great stove. Well built and
4 months ago
Great stove. Well built and completely versatile. I own several MSR stoves and they always perform well.
Originally posted on a Cascade Designs brand site
efren a.
3 months ago
Originally posted on a Cascade Designs brand site