Reviews & Ratings for MSR Reactor 1.7L Stove System — 21 reviews

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MSR Reactor 1.7L Stove System
MSR Reactor 1.7L Stove System
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sweetest stove around for groups

by KarlosJ83, Gear Expert from UT, United States Written on September 10, 2011
When this stove came out in 2007 is was supposed to be the holy grail of stoves. Let's just say it is and it isn't. I used this stove to melt snow in the middle of winter on 5 ft of snow at the top of 9,000ft peak in Logan, UT. I don't know any other stove that could have melted that snow as quick or as efficiently. There were 5 of us and we all just used this one stove for all our meals. The wind
Most Helpful Positive Review Great for backpacking!
I bought this stove earlier this season and couldn't be happier with it's performance. It boils water quickly, efficiently and reliably. I've used it in high wind settings, rainy conditions and on extended trips with great success. I like that all the attachments fold into to each other. I also purchased the coffee press and this was a good investment. It makes reliable coffee that tastes great. Check out my video for a close up look at the MSR Reactor and the coffee press attachment. Check out my video on my YouTube channel Lone Crow Adventures to see this system in action!
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It is a good stove

by Cool WYSHR, from VI, United States Written on November 11, 2023
I can use it at mountain,hiking ,my friend like it
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It so cool , I like it

by Cool WYSHR, from VI, United States Written on November 11, 2023
When I backcountry, I can use this stove to make food
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I like it ,I want use it at any time

by Cool WYSHR, from VI, United States Written on November 11, 2023
Is a good stove, I very like it. i want use it at any das and any time.
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Waited to long for this

by JDP, Verified Owner from NV, United States Written on January 11, 2021
Not sure what took so long to purchase this stove but I'm sad I didn't purchase is sooner. I've used all manner of stoves, and this one ticks all the right boxes. Its very packable even at 1.7L, a 8oz canister fits with the burner assembly nicely. This stove is so quite it is sort of weird to get used to, almost makes you feel like it isn't doing anything until your water boils in very short order. If you are needing a new stove for the collection or want your first stove, this one is worth a solid look. Lastly build quality is of very high standard, typical MRS fashion.
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Boil water quickly, totally windproof

by Gary, Verified Owner from OR, United States Written on March 16, 2020
This is the classic stove system from MSR. the heat transfer is very efficient , boil water very very very quickly. It is totally windproof as well. I use it only for boiling water for my group. Like it.
Pros:
  • Boil water quickly, totally windproof
Cons:
  • Expensive
Best Used for:
  • hiking, mountaineering, backpacking
Would recommend: Yes
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Good stove

by Hank, Verified Owner from Taiwan Written on December 5, 2018
Robust design. Boil water quickly. Easy to use. If you want to light up the stove, do not turn the knob too much (less than 10 degree) or the flame may burn your tent.
Better to use with a canister stand.
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Boil water very fast, easy to use, reliable

by Gary, Verified Owner from DE, United States Written on November 27, 2018
I bought this stove system to boild water for our small group.
It works so great as it is designed for. For boiling water, it is very fast, and it is the better than any other stove.
The 1.7L system is good for 2 to 6person as my experience. But you need to use another stove such as MSR windpro to make some cooking work, since the reactor is just good for boiling water.
This reactor is awesome and I really love it.
Pros:
  • Boil water very fast, easy to use, reliable
Cons:
  • Not very light, only good for boling water
Best Used for:
  • Mountaineeriing, Hiking, backpacking
Would recommend: Yes
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MSR Reactor 1.7

by Danick, from QC, Canada Written on October 28, 2018
Perfect size for 2 persons trip on a big wall. Boil time is quick and the stove is gas efficient !! I also bought the hanging kit which work perfectly with the stove. I hardly recommend this article. Very happy of my purchase !!
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nice

by Pohao O., Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on August 14, 2017
nice looking cant wait to try it out!
Would recommend: Yes
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Great in the snow!

by Cohenmac, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on March 4, 2016
I took this stove (the 1.7L) and it was amazing. Boiled snow easily and quickly. I cooked a noodle dish in it and it worked great. I wasn't sure whether to get the 1L or 1.7L and very glad I got the 1.7. It made filling nalgenes much faster.
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