I've been using MSR's workhorse stove, the X-GK, for quite a few years now. I love the dependability, the easy maintenance, and the versatility of the stove, but it has a few drawbacks that are becoming tiresome. First, the X-GK is LOUD. For a while I ...
Pros: Powerful, reliable when used with white gas, quiet, light. Cons: Prefers white gas, despite its multi-fuel claim; the plastic pump, no burner cup enclosure.
WhisperLite Internationale 600 (W600) is an improved version of WhisperLite. The difference is in the thicker fuel line and the piece of fabric fiberglass wick for priming. The rest is of the same design, and it comes with an extra jet stamped with ...
Pros: Light, burns different fuel types. Cons: Setup is un-stable a bit.
I have owned one of these for some time now, and I must say that at first glance, I couldnt beleive that the ugly mess of metal actually cooks, but it does, and pretty well.
This is a stove for a hiker, someone who needs to conserve weight and...
Pros: Reliable, relatively inexpensive, easy to get parts, and performs well under varied conditions. Cons: Is tippy, windscreen blows away, cannot regulate heat, a dirty job setting up
MSR WhisperLite Internationale 600 stove:
I first tried the MSR Whisperlite stove in 1997. I had been a long time user of the old style stoves such as, the Optimus 8R, Svea 123, Coleman Featherlite 442, and my all time favorite the Phoebus...
This is a great little stove. Although perhaps it is not ideal if you are camping out of the back of your car, if you have to use your own power to carry it, it is one of the best out there. I recently took one of these on an extended bike trip,...
Pros: Lightweight, Clean/Hot Burn, Compact, Reliable Cons: a little shaky sometimes.
After lugging around an old Peak 1 for years, I decided it was time to lighten the load. The Peak 1 was still as reliable as can be, but I needed a lighter stove, which was compact and offered the multi-fuel option. Not that I go backpacking outside...
The most important aspect of your camping gear is its trust value. The 600 has my highest level of trust, as I have been able to rely on its performance consistently for the last 5 years.
This is by far one of the best backpacking stoves on...
Pros: This is the workhorse stove trusted by many hikers Cons: Requires a little skill to operate, not easy to simmer
I bought this stove as an occasional hiker hoping to get something that was reliable, simple, and does basic cooking in all conditions reliably. The Whisperlite Internationale does all of these things well. I have only used white gas in it.
Pros: light, stable and hot Cons: I needed a self contained unit
I've owned two of these stoves and it is kind of a love/hate relationship for me. They are the lightest thing going (that still can boil water at altitude) but I've had problems that are a direct result of the design decisions MSR made and my own...
Pros: Flawless Fire Cons: A design flaw in the pump
I've been happy with the Whisperlite International since I bought it over 3 years ago. I moved to this backpacking stove from a Coleman Peak 1 after the latter disintegrated in a massive ball of fire. After such an experience, you'd think I'd be...
Pros: Reliable, burns several type fuels, fuel lasts a long time, heats quickly Cons: Priming takes time, won't simmer, somewhat heavy.
For someone that goes on extended hikes(7 days ) then this is the stove to get. A 22oz? bottle of white gas will last 7-10 days for one person when making oatmeal and coffee in the mornings and making diner in the evenings. You prime it by pumping up...
My dad and I just purchased a MSR WhisperLite Internationale 600 from EMS for when we go hiking. I haven't used it too often, but it seems to be a great stove.
I have read about the stove being tippy so I also bought a stove base for it and...
I purchased this stove knowing MSR's good reputation, and in general the stove's performance bolsters it. The stove is small enough to fit inside my MSR cookpot, and at less than a pound it is very light. It boils water reasonably quickly (MSR...
Pros: Light Weith and simplisity Cons: Needs cleaning often
The MSR WhisperLite Internationale 600 is the best stove I have owned. It performs well on the trail on top of a mountain. It is a simple,rugged design that is very light and packable. In my pack I fit the whole stove and heatshields into my MSR...
Pros: Very light, duel fuels, easy to clean and maintain. Cons: Requires delicate adjustment to avoid flame-up, clogs easily, needs frequent cleaning and maintenance
When planning to hike the length of Isle Royale in Lake Superior, I wanted a naphtha burning stove, which was light and efficient. I chose the Whisperlite Internationale, which has the added virtue of being able to use Kerosene if Coleman fuel...
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The WhisperLite Internationale combines the reliability and durability of the WhisperLite with multi-fuel burning capabilities, making it the ideal st...More at Amazon Marketplace
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