Reviews & Ratings for MSR WhisperLite Stove — 11 reviews

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MSR WhisperLite Stove
MSR WhisperLite Stove
$139.95
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Standard Issue for any backpacker

by KarlosJ83, Gear Expert from UT, United States Written on April 3, 2010
This is my 2nd Whisperlite. I bought my first one 12 to 15 years ago and abused it as I do all my gear. I never did any maintenance on the stove...never had to. Finally it started leaking where the stove hose and plunger meet. I think it was just an O-ring, but for insurance, bought a new one. I will fix later, and have a standby when I need two stoves going at once. As far as the stove's cons...i
Most Helpful Positive Review Tough, long lasting stove
I have owned and used my Whisperlite stove on hiking and backpacking trips for over 15 years. With the maintainance kit, the stove and pump can be practically rebuilt as needed to keep them working great. It boils water like nobody's business. Simmering can be done, but the stove has to be adjusted ...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Very nice stove but not for me....
I think this is a great stove but it's not really for me. I think the problem is that it is a liquid fuel stove. I have been spoiled by the ease and size of the canister stoves. Once I get it going it performs great but getting it lighted is the frustrating part. I would recommend this if someone kn...
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by Peggy, Verified Owner from MA, United States Written on August 24, 2018
Bought this to replace my 20 year old stove. Stove is still great.
I took it to Alaska with no worries. It is very fuel efficient and cooks hot and fast.
Free shipping, and came within time frame promised.
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Love it

by Brad, Written on May 20, 2015
Was looking for a backbacking stove and decided to get a liquid one for versatility in fuels. Check out the international version too. Not as simple as turning a valve and pushing a button, but I bought it for fuel options and longevity. Used a dozen times so far and works good if you follow start up procedure.
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Reliability at its best

by Master Chief of, Written on September 10, 2011
My dad has used an older whisper lite for about 15 years now and we have never had a problem, so it was a no brainer that when I began taking my own groups without him I would get the whisper lite. We fry trout in the cohutta wilderness of north ga and it does great. It does get a little hot in the middle of the pan, but if you pay attention its not a problem. Highly recommend.
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Excellent stove!

by KarlosJ83, Gear Expert from UT, United States Written on September 10, 2011
I do a fair amount of backpacking but am not a technology type person, don't like fiddling with stuff--this stove is fairly easy to use and lasts forever---I had one for over 20 years that was taken by a bear last month--so bought a new one.

The only reason I gave it poor marks on temperature control is that there really isn't any--it's either on or off. If you want to be slow=cooking or sauteei
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Bullet proof !

by Big Al, Written on September 10, 2011
This stove nice if you have a lil mechanical know how , it's not for the guy who cant change his oil or calls triple A to change his flat..if you kno what I mean...
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Easy to use.

by mj, Written on September 10, 2011
Easy to set up. Easy to light. No fuss stove.
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Most durable thing in my pack

by Nate the Great, Written on September 10, 2011
I use this stove for all my backpacking. I prefer this design over stoves with expendable fuel canisters - its more economical and environmentally sustainable. If you treat the stove well (actually clean it every couple months or so) it will serve you for decades.
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by SFV_camper, Written on September 10, 2011
I would recommend the smaller MSR® XGK for backpacking stove
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