Nice job. Of all the stoves I have had over the years, the Whisperlite remains my favorite. Part of it is sentimental, part of it is because it just works well with no fuss. I like the old school classic look and feel to it as well.
i have had a lot backpacking experience with this stove. The whisperlites that i use are over 10 years old, and they suck. They take a good 15 minutes to boil 1.5 liters with white gas, which is the prefered fuel. I love my pocket rocket over this due to weight and power output. Im not sure if its my shitty old stoves, or just the whole model but i do not like them at all.
@rbxtreme96 These stoves do take a long time to boil if the jet gets varnished up w/ older fuel. Clean out the jet and you should be good to go. The newer ones are only different in that the jet and hose can be cleaned much easier.
I have had this stove 10 years and it burns anything you want to run in it. I have even run nitro from an R/C car and it burned that too. Unleaded, Kerosense, Nitro,,,,whatever u want. Just buy it. You can't beat it. I have a pocket Rocket also and I use my Whisperlite more.
I've used this stove for many years and it's never failed me. I have the older model. Question? is it okay to transport the fuel bottle with the pump installed? Does it wear out the pump in some way?
Thank you. This was very informative. Seeing how low the flame could get with such ease sold me. When you read all the reviews, you can't tell if it is fact or someone's opinion. I am a good cook and this stove will do me fine.
nice video. I got my own whisperlite now :D and your video help me a lot. Btw im now using a preheat alcohol method, the stove is more clean now, do you tried that?
Great clip..does it run on unleaded car gas..? I am looking to get a bottle stove that uses all fuel..looking at the dragonfly because it simmers. If this puppy runs on unleaded car gas..maby.? Thanks for the upload.
Check the MSR website for specifics on fuel. As far as being able to simmer, this one can to an extent if you only give it a couple pumps, you just have to babysit it.
Check on the MSR site to be sure, but I believe that diesel is one of the heavy fuels that it can burn with the second jet that is included. I don't have the stove handy to look it up right now.
lol i got all excited cause i have tons of diesel and nothing that runs on it...but yeah it only runs on white gas and kerosene...the dragonfly and xgk run on diesel
I believe it does run on Diesel, check the owner's manual on their website and it will tell you to install the K jet when you want to burn Kerosene or Diesel.
You said this is overkill for regular backpacking. Im looking at buying a stove to get started in backpacking. I already have a canister stove and i dont like it, i was looking at getting either a whitegas or multifuel stove because I want a liquid fuel stove because I dont want to have to buy canisters and pack them out. What are your thoughts and recommendations on an external fuel bottle stove?
I am liking the MSR Simmerlite, what do you think?
It is quite heavy for fairweather packing because of the pump, bottle, etc. that are part of the design. For a lighter stove, I prefer the canister fueled, but if you are insisting on liquid fueled, this would be a good choice. It doesn't simmer particularly well unless you only pump the bottle once or twice, but I have heard the Simmerlite has a similiar quirk, though I have no personal experience with it.
That is a cool stove, Although... I've had no problems with the cannister in -30c with M.S.R fuel or even Primus 4 season fuel. Thats with the M.S.R reactor. Works like a charm every time :o)
Nice job. Of all the stoves I have had over the years, the Whisperlite remains my favorite. Part of it is sentimental, part of it is because it just works well with no fuss. I like the old school classic look and feel to it as well.
7wt 7 months ago
i have had a lot backpacking experience with this stove. The whisperlites that i use are over 10 years old, and they suck. They take a good 15 minutes to boil 1.5 liters with white gas, which is the prefered fuel. I love my pocket rocket over this due to weight and power output. Im not sure if its my shitty old stoves, or just the whole model but i do not like them at all.
rbxtreme96 8 months ago
@rbxtreme96 These stoves do take a long time to boil if the jet gets varnished up w/ older fuel. Clean out the jet and you should be good to go. The newer ones are only different in that the jet and hose can be cleaned much easier.
thetopgearpicks 8 months ago
I have had this stove 10 years and it burns anything you want to run in it. I have even run nitro from an R/C car and it burned that too. Unleaded, Kerosense, Nitro,,,,whatever u want. Just buy it. You can't beat it. I have a pocket Rocket also and I use my Whisperlite more.
flyingrv6 11 months ago
does it burn diesel?
dodgepangburn 1 year ago
I've used this stove for many years and it's never failed me. I have the older model. Question? is it okay to transport the fuel bottle with the pump installed? Does it wear out the pump in some way?
MsSpy 1 year ago
Thank you. This was very informative. Seeing how low the flame could get with such ease sold me. When you read all the reviews, you can't tell if it is fact or someone's opinion. I am a good cook and this stove will do me fine.
Joe M
hezzzzz3 1 year ago
nice video. I got my own whisperlite now :D and your video help me a lot. Btw im now using a preheat alcohol method, the stove is more clean now, do you tried that?
Nekochan0102 1 year ago
excellent stove. fine video. no bull
i like the smaller bottles also, i have several all good you nailed it.
buzz
bluetoad2001 1 year ago
Great clip..does it run on unleaded car gas..? I am looking to get a bottle stove that uses all fuel..looking at the dragonfly because it simmers. If this puppy runs on unleaded car gas..maby.? Thanks for the upload.
401Hammer 2 years ago
Check the MSR website for specifics on fuel. As far as being able to simmer, this one can to an extent if you only give it a couple pumps, you just have to babysit it.
thetopgearpicks 2 years ago
The wisperlite will run on diesel. You put the other jet in that's supplied with the stove
andythehedge 2 years ago
this thing runs on diesel?
starshock01 2 years ago
Check on the MSR site to be sure, but I believe that diesel is one of the heavy fuels that it can burn with the second jet that is included. I don't have the stove handy to look it up right now.
thetopgearpicks 2 years ago
lol i got all excited cause i have tons of diesel and nothing that runs on it...but yeah it only runs on white gas and kerosene...the dragonfly and xgk run on diesel
starshock01 2 years ago
I believe it does run on Diesel, check the owner's manual on their website and it will tell you to install the K jet when you want to burn Kerosene or Diesel.
steveo72990 1 year ago
i have allways wanted to turn those fuel bottles into a water bottle. seems like a funny thing to use to store your water
dasgemuse 2 years ago
Excellent video.
You said this is overkill for regular backpacking. Im looking at buying a stove to get started in backpacking. I already have a canister stove and i dont like it, i was looking at getting either a whitegas or multifuel stove because I want a liquid fuel stove because I dont want to have to buy canisters and pack them out. What are your thoughts and recommendations on an external fuel bottle stove?
I am liking the MSR Simmerlite, what do you think?
oaney 2 years ago
It is quite heavy for fairweather packing because of the pump, bottle, etc. that are part of the design. For a lighter stove, I prefer the canister fueled, but if you are insisting on liquid fueled, this would be a good choice. It doesn't simmer particularly well unless you only pump the bottle once or twice, but I have heard the Simmerlite has a similiar quirk, though I have no personal experience with it.
thetopgearpicks 2 years ago
What fuel are you using?
dreamchaser38 2 years ago
Coleman White Gas.
thetopgearpicks 2 years ago
That is a cool stove, Although... I've had no problems with the cannister in -30c with M.S.R fuel or even Primus 4 season fuel. Thats with the M.S.R reactor. Works like a charm every time :o)
Ggreenvideos 2 years ago
Nice review. Shows all details!
AugCruz 2 years ago