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MSR WhisperLite International Stove description To keep up with globetrotting adventurers who want to get around unencumbered, MSR made a multi-fuel burning version of the WhisperLite International Stove. Go ahead, use white gas, kerosene, or unleaded auto fuelthis stove burns all. |
Workhorse
Pliny: 
This is a solid stove that has cooked and melted snow tirelessly for me in sub zero temps in Alaska. The weight listed is correct. It is reliable and any problems can usually be fixed in the field. Some people think it doesn't simmer well: That is because they pump it up too much. Climbers have used these stoves for years in adverse conditions with success. If it is a gasoline or multi fuel stove you want, this is a time tested, fast cooking good one. Weight is the trade off, other stoves weigh less nowadays.
Good stove
Drewsky: 
I've had this stove for several years now and have been very pleased with it. It is very light and packs up small in the included sack. The MSR fuel bottles are bomb proof and come in a large variety of sizes. I don't feel comfortable, however, giving it 5 stars for a few reasons. The first is the fact that it takes a considerable amount of time to prime the stove, and after a long hike in the dark it can be frustrating. The other reason is that in my experience it needs to stay very clean to function properly, and I've had to replace several parts for this reason. Like I said this is a good stove, but not a great one. If you are in the market for a new stove, go with the best and buy the Jetboil PCS for only $10 more,
Seasoned veteran
Ebenezer_Himmelstein:
I've used this stove from the southern tip of South America to northern Alaska. It works well with all sorts of fuel - from petrol to kerosene to white gas (best).It can get finicky sometimes, but all you have to do is clean it out - which you can do in the field - or even just shaking it can do the trick.It boils water fast and works best when you need a lot of heat - it doesn't simmer very well in my experience. Get this stove if you're going to be at high altitudes, cold temperatures, or where you'll be using different types of fuel.
Reliable Companion
stormking:
This is one the stoves I've been using for winter activities since 2003. It is as reliable as the sun rising every morning. It is hot, lightweight, has multi-fuel capabilities, & now with the new MSR fuel pump, simmers even better. Also WhisperLite is appropriate for the name. It's almost as quiet as a canister stove. (As it is with all stoves, remember to burn/field test & check all rubber O-rings prior to leaving on your trip!)
Why settle for less?
Jdannelly100170222: 
A decent stove, but in my opinion is a less reliable, slower to boil, fuel guzzeling, albeit quieter companion to the Dragonfly.If might be out on trial for more than a night or two, cook on uneven terrain, have to melt/purify water on your stove for drinking, or cant live with a breakdown in the field. Get the dragonfly. If not, feel free to use the whisperlight, but you probably don't need the international.
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