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MSR WhisperLite Universal Stove
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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.
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- 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
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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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