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MSR WindBurner Stove System
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Combining award-winning Reactor® technology with the features solo travelers need most, the WindBurner Stove System is ideal for backcountry adventures and weekend camping alike.
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Fuel
Isobutane-propane
Average Boil Time (1L)
4 min. 30 sec.
Dimensions
8.3 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches
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- Radiant burner and heat exchanger deliver faster boil times and more fuel efficiency than conventional stoves that use convective heat only
- Integrated cookware with built-in heat exchanger efficiently transfers heat to the lock-on pot so you can enjoy a quick meal or hot drink after a hike, ride or paddle
- 100% primary air combustion, enclosed design and internal pressure regulator work together to make stove virtually impervious to outside conditions
- All-in-one system nests inside its pot for easy packing and assembly, leaving more time for you to enjoy your adventure
- Compact, all-in-one stove and cookware solution features a secure-locking pot / personal eat-and-drink mug with cozy
- Conveniently packs the stove burner, 4 oz. (110g) fuel canister (not included), folding canister stand and PackTowl inside the pot; 16 fl. oz. bowl snaps onto the outside
- Lid with drinking and straining ports; insulated cozy with handle; folding canister stand
- Compatible with WindBurner Accessory 1L Pot and WindBurner 1L Coffee Press Kit (all sold separately)
- Fuel not included
Made in USA.
View the MSR WindBurner Product LineView all MSR Backpacking Stoves| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Canister |
| Fuel | Isobutane-propane |
| Integrated System | Yes |
| Number of Burners | 1 Burner |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | 227g canister: 95 minutes |
| Average Boil Time (1L) | 4 min. 30 sec. |
| Dimensions | 8.3 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 1 liter |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 33.8 fluid ounces |
| Weight | 15.5 ounces |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Best coffee maker on the trail!
Billdnc8 years ago
I used this stove every day on my 2016 AT Through-Hike. I will not repeat all of the positive comments here except to say the optional coffee press, which also nestles in the pot for transport and weighs almost nothing was my great joy on the trail. Each morning I would boil three cups of water while still in my bag, pour one cup into the MSR cup with instant grains and dried fruit. I would add four spoons of coffee to the remaining water and by the time I finished my hot grains, I would depress the coffee press for two cups of delicious java. Several other hikers switched over to the Windburner /press after seeing (smelling?) my breakfast ritual.
Billdnc
Raleigh, NC, United States
89 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Amazing Stove Minus One Huge Oversight
Jon_1238 years ago
How on earth did MSR forget to add an integrated igniter system or a heat indicator to this otherwise amazing stove? It's the only reason they're not beating JetBoil hand over fist in sales. How is something wind-proof if the ignition process isn't wind-proof? The piezo igniter (sold separately) helps a little, but still doesn't overcome the fact that you have to remove the pot, light the stove (hoping that the wind isn't too severe while doing so), and then try to screw the pot back on over an open flame without burning a hole in your gloves. Tested this out for 10 days in the Sierra Nevada Mtns side by side with a JetBoil, and despite it's speed, I'd still go with the JetBoil because of it's design features.
Jon_123
Chicago, IL, United States
34 people found this review helpful
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Bumbled B.
Windburner Stove Wins
9 years ago
I have at least four camp stoves in my 'Tried it out But.... Bin'. Then last June I purchased the Windburner Stove system. Totally amazing! I live in the Pacific Northwest and hike all year round, where the ocean breezes and mountain storms can play havoc with stoves. This stove has not once let me down. My daughter and I just finished a tough hike on the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail and after four days of breakfasts and dinners we finished with almost half a canister of fuel (and that's the small canister!) I am doing the PCT next March and this will be my stove of choice for reliability. Thanks MSR.
Originally posted on a Cascade Designs brand site
Billdnc
Raleigh, NC, United States
Best coffee maker on the trail!
8 years ago
I used this stove every day on my 2016 AT Through-Hike. I will not repeat all of the positive comments here except to say the optional coffee press, which also nestles in the pot for transport and weighs almost nothing was my great joy on the trail. Each morning I would boil three cups of water while still in my bag, pour one cup into the MSR cup with instant grains and dried fruit. I would add four spoons of coffee to the remaining water and by the time I finished my hot grains, I would depress the coffee press for two cups of delicious java. Several other hikers switched over to the Windburner /press after seeing (smelling?) my breakfast ritual.
Yes , I recommend this product
Shawn
Minnesota
Cup stuck on, can't remove it
5 years ago
I think I'm going to love the Windburner, but right out of the box ran into a critical problem: I can't get the cup/bowl on the bottom of the unit off. It's stuck, and I'm afraid any more pressure is going to break it. It looks like it's on just slightly crooked as show in the photo, with some of the perimeter of the lip being under the cozy. I've tried to run a knife under it, but it just won't budge. Read a couple other reviews that said this happened to others when it was stuffed into a pack too. Any ideas how I can dislodge the cup from the base?
JoeBean
Northern WI
Excellent package
9 years ago
I'm very pleased with this so far with a couple rounds of field testing. I could come up with cooking systems that would weigh less than the Windburner, but I'm more than happy to have the weight because it all packs up so tidily. No more trying to wedge a separate stove/pan/fuel can into different nooks. And the heating was superb. I'm used to 4-5 minutes for water to boil and this thing was rolling away before I had all my dehydrated food laid out, and this was in 7-8 mph winds in the open. When cooking in it (rather than just using the water to rehydrate things) I had no issue with food scalding to the pot and clean up was a breeze with some warm water.
DCRoxby
Boise, ID, United States
Fantastic Stove
9 years ago
Used the stove on a recent trip in the high desert here in Idaho. Wind was constant and the stove really shined. Stove packs neatly inside the cook pot and sets up in less than a minute. Lights easily and seems totally unaffected by the wind. Boils 2 cups of water in the blink of an eye. I'm pretty picky about gear and really have nothing negative to report. It does what it's designed to do very, very well. Construction looks good and I expect it to last for quite a while.
Yes , I recommend this product
Ike1
Boise, ID
You can make Jiffy Pop with it. 'nuff said.
6 years ago
What can I say about this product that hasn't already been said in 17,000+ reviews all over the internet? What can I put in this review that will genuinely change the way you backpack and, dare I dream, change your life? Well, this: Yes, you can make Jiffy Pop on it. Just because you're travelling light doesn't mean you can't have a decent nighttime snack. But, Ike, how much FUEL does it take?! Yeah, I knew you'd ask; but even if I was sure you wouldn't I still would have measured just because I wouldn't have been able to sleep without knowing. The answer: 4 grams. So, just about equal to what you'll burn for a normal 500ml boil.
Yes , I recommend this product
First Tram
Fort Collins Co
Best of the Best
3 years ago
I have owned and used almost every stove sold. MSR makes quality equipment that lasts for decades. MSR whisperlite has been my go to. This windburner is so much better. Light it, screw it on, and coffee is ready in under a minute. Wind is not a concern. I made coffee for all three of us faster than I could boil water in a pot for three people. I am 60 years old and I have been using stoves since I was a teenager. Best of the Best and last stove I will ever have to buy. Bought two more for my kids. I have no issue with not having a lighter. Hard to tell if it is running with the pot on. I light it, verify it is lit, screw the pot on.
Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
Max Level Adventures
Phoenix, Arizona
Killer Compact Stove
9 years ago
I bought a cheap $20 stove to cook meals on a 19-day round-trip scenic drive from Phoenix to Anchorage. It burned a whole can of fuel to boil one cup of water (it was super windy). And of course, I was already well into the middle of nowhere when I needed to use it. I exchanged the cheap stove for this boss. It more than held up to its name. I've used it for almost every meal on the way back to Phoenix and on a couple camping trips since then. I'm still on the first fuel canister... My friend has the Jetboil and its sleeve is loose, unlike the windburner's. Everything on this piece is tight and fit - in all right ways.
Litefoot91
Sacramento
Everything Stove
7 years ago
I've been delaying a review on this stove until I've used it out of the ordinary. I have always used this stove for backpacking, whether it is boiling water for my Mountain House dinner/breakfast or coffee since I have the convenient coffee press. However, today, Black Friday, I decided to go fishing last minute. I didn't want to grab a sandwich, so I took my WindBurner and some left over raviolis and warmed them up while I was fishing riverside! Gourmet lunch quick and easy. So yes, this thing is awesome and deserves 5 stars. Im close to bringing this thing with me to everywhere that I travel.
Yes , I recommend this product
Ryan
Florida
Upgraded from a Jetboil
2 years ago
I had a jetboil for a very short period until the coozie insulation just fell apart. Upgraded to this and it’s a much more solid build. The insulation is stronger, feels a little looser after a few hikes now but not bad and maybe a little PTSD from the JB. The heat is quick and will easily burn food. The downside is it’s not super adjustable, it’s either going hard or the flame burns out. I love it for boiling and coffee, but not so much cooking actual food in. It’s also not non stick. Overall I’m super happy with it and prefer it over a pocket rocket or similar but that’s mainly because I like the French press and love having good coffee on a hike.
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
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