Msr Whisperlite Universal Backpacking Stove Review

Final thoughts on the msr whisperlite universal backpacking stove.

Msr whisperlite universal backpacking stove review.

It also costs 40 more. Why you should trust us. The legend continues with the msr whisperlite universal backpacking stove. There are two other versions in the whisperlite series the msr whisperlite and the msr whisperlite universal.

Yes all those capital and regular ls are correct according to msr the msr whisperlite is the original version of the stove which is basically unchanged from the 80 s. That is until we tried the msr whisperlite universal which can do all that the international version can do but can also use canister fuel. It is an excellent stove for. 15 2 oz 431 g 14 9 oz 423 g 14 9 oz 423 g 1 lbs 1 8 oz 506 g 1 lbs 1 2 oz 489 g fuel jets are included with stove.

The hybrid fuel whisperlite universal stove delivers the ease and simmering capabilities of canister fuel and switches easily over to liquid fuels for longer trips cold weather and international use. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. While canister stoves are rightfully the go to for most backpacking trips the whisperlite universal is our top pick on any multi day adventure that involves melting snow for a group or crossing international borders. The trail worthy stove gives you the option to burn nearly any fuel source including white gas and isobutane propane.

Most backpackers most of the time are best served with a small canister stove. The international is a multi fuel version of the original msr whisperlite stove which wins our best buy award. The msr whisperlite universal is a great addition to the liquid fuel lineup. You are now primed to make an informed decision for yourself regarding if the universal is the right stove for you.

There you have it my friends. Our patent pending aircontrol technology is what really makes it unique delivering outstanding performance with all compatible fuels. Backpackers and mountaineers have depended on the original whisperlite stove for all of their cooking and snow melting needs for decades. It also costs 40 more.

While it is still a great stove indeed the best liquid fuel stove in our review newer stove technology has more to offer modern backpackers. Jessica haist and ian mceleney are our two primary backcountry. I hope you found this whisperlite universal review informative and helpful.