MSR Whisperlite Reviews
Overall
4.20 of 5
(by 5 users)
MSR Whisperlite Review Summary
Reviewers love the MSR Whisperlite Stove because it is both lightweight and compact, making it a great choice for hikers and/or campers. It fits easily into a backpack and one reviewer even went so far as to say that the MSR Whisperlite is “awesome” for cooking. The shortfalls reported on the Whisperlite are that it is hard to light with strong winds and that clogging may occur. Even with these minor shortfalls, our reviewers still say this is a great little stove for camping. The MSR Whisperlite is a trustworthy stove.
hiker
This was one of my first stoves when I started backpacking. It was light, compact and fit into any little crevice of my backpack that was available. The white gas option is much better over butane if you're hiking in colder weather. I never had a clogging problem with this stove in three years. But the main drawback was that you need to find some kind of wind screen if the weather is kicking up. And I'm not much of a fan of cooking in the tent for obvious reasons. It also held up well and sturdy to holding small pots of food. Although I never tried…
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Hiker, practical
For ever and ever I have been using MSR WhisperLite stoves. It is a lightweight, trusty and durable stove. They do clog from time to time but because they are so basic, they are fairly easy to unclog just by taking a couple of things apart. I have found this stove to be perfect for hiking trips where weight and size are issues. I used to lead hiking and canoeing trips at a summer camp and we still used stoves that were purchased many many years ago. One negative, which is I think to be expected, is that one must be very careful in cooking as it is somewhat precarious because of such a…
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Hiker
It's a trustworthy stove that we can depend on no matter where the trail takes us. It is easy to light and use, but it does take a little practice to learn how to fit it all together. It puts out a strong flame that boils water quickly, when you really need your cup of coffee in the morning. I find it difficult to get a low flame to simmer. There are lighter stoves out there, but I'm happy with it's sturdy dependability. The windscreen is a necessity and it is a little tippy. It is a design that packs easily. No problems with clogging for us so far…
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Reviews of MSR Whisperlite