MSR Whisperlite International Liquid-Fuel Stove

19 years now and only problem was when the o rings failed (after 15 years) and the jet clogged once. I had it repaired on a trip within 10 miuntes. Learn to field strip before you use. Be sure primer cup can be removed w/o a tool (hand tighten. I carry spare rings now and soon fuel line just in case because I go solo and or in 20 miles. 12000 ft no problem, 22-26 degrees no problem. Never tried other fuels but have read vodka can be used. If 100 proof ?? Always use the heat deflector not shown for safety. A metal base option (3oz) is great for uneven surfaces. Daily use I figure on 2-3 oz''s fuel per day with breakfast 10 minutes and dinner 25. Adjustable flame can simmer real low. Primes nicely. Avoid cheap fuel. I use Coleman for best results.

This stove has been around for years i.e. time tested in the most extreme and unforgiving conditions. Needless to say, this stove is still around and is still the best.

Pros:

*Weight: everything included (empty fuel bottle) it come to a little over 1lb.

*Size: very compact, the stove and fuel pump will easily fit inside a set of camping pots for example. I would say that if you keep the stove, heat shield, and pump in the stuff sack it will still fit in a camping pot thats about 6 inches in diameter by 6 inches deep. Otherwise, if you split the parts up, the stove is super small, essentially no bigger than a 1&1/2 tennis ball''s.

*Reliability: This is a time tested workhorse. I have had this thing wet, muddy, frozen, hot (all conditions) and it will start every time. (when it was muddy i did have to clean it a bit, but then it worked like new). This stove will boil water when and where you need it.

* Simmering: Despite what others have said, i have had no problem getting my stove to simmer pasta, rice, and really anything else.

Cons:

Really, none, but keep in mind the following:

* Know how to work and clean the stove before you stick it in your pack. If you do this this stove will provide you with years of loyal service. And as with any stove or piece of equipment, take care of it and keep it as clean as you can.

Maintenance:

Usually a self cleaning can be done by just shaking the stove (shaker jet technology), every now and then you may have to do a bit more extensive cleaning by removing the fuel cable and scrubbing it. This all can be done in the field with only the little tool provided in the kit. Also, the only other thing may be replacing an o-ring every year or so. Again, no problem in the field.

* buy a repair/parts kit... its always nice to have some spare o rings to stop leaking.

Soot:

If you run this stove cold, or don''t let it heat up enough with the primer, you can get some orange flames which in turn will depot some soot on your pans. If you let it warm up (using the primer) there should be no problem getting the blue flame.

Also, if you are buying the "international version," which i did, it will burn just about anything (remember to change out the jet when using different fuels other that white gas of unleaded). I would still recommend white gas or the MSR Superfuel as it is just the cleanest for your stove and burns the hot (the jet fuel you can use with it may be hotter,,,).

I would recommend this stove to anyone who was serious about backpacking/camping. I have had this stove for over 5 years and would buy another one but have had no reason to do so.

Extras: I would suggest buying the following as well.

Repair/maintenance kit MSR WhisperLite and Whisper Lite Int. Expedition Stove Service Kit

MSR Trillium Stove BaseMSR Trillium Stove Base

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Never had the least bit of problem with this... packs up nice and small (and inside my MSR Alpine pots to save more space) and has never failed to light for me. ask 100 hikers what they prefer, and you''ll get at least 90 different answers. Myself, I prefer liquid fuel... I only have to carry one bottle in, and one bottle out (as opposed to some butane stoves) and I find it easier to control the flame (especially in trying to simmer). I understand that butane may be the way to go in exceptionally high wind, or in extreme cold... wind hasn''t yet been an issue for me, and as I mentioned in a recent sleeping bag review, if it''s THAT cold, I won''t be in a tent, I''ll be in a cabin. I also like that I have options on what fuel to use... with the jet it ships with, I can either burn camp fuel (aka: "white gas") or regular unleaded gasoline... change the jet (which is included) and I can burn kerosene or A-1 jet fuel... handy if you''re camping at JFK International I guess LOL. mainly the unleaded gas and kerosene options mean you''ll pretty much never be at a loss for fuel.

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I got my stove today and couldn''t be happier with it. There was no flare up or leakage to speak of and simmering is easy as pie. Just turn off the stove, depressurize the bottle, pump three times and relight. To keep it going just give it a pump every four minutes or so. My one complaint is the fuel that leaks out when you disconnect the fuel line or depressurize the bottle. I wish it had come with a pressure release valve.

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I''ve owned it over 10 years so this is a long-term review. First of all, this stove is extremely reliable. Period. I personally haven''t had any issues whatsoever. It has never failed to perform its task. It''s light but amazingly rugged and yes this stove would make an excellent backpacking stove. I''ve used it above 10,000 feet level on more than several occasions and it always performed like a champ. I''ve used it with regular unleaded gas and had no issues. Initially, you might need to get a hang of priming it properly, as I kind of had to, but that''s actually a part of growing your long-term relationship with this stove. Of course it''s not that difficult at all unless you had never used white gas stove anywhere before. Once the stove is ON, it boils water really fast... especially if you use the included windshield. I use it with MSR''s 33oz fuel bottle and I know I have roughly 3 hours of cooking time. What can I say! My only complain(?) is that I personally like the burner to be a bit LOUDER... like the roaring of SVEA 123 (my other unit). So people at MSR, PLEASE consider developing "Roaringlite" in the future.

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Cool Stuff Neoprene Carrier (32oz)

I had just purchased 40oz stainless steel bottles and tried my old Nalgene cover on them. It fit even though it was intended for their 36oz bottle. I purchased two new covers and slipped them on my new bottles. Now I have insulation and dent protection for my new bottles. I have been very happy with this product in the past and the new covers with their new graphics should perform just as well.

I wanted this to keep sweating to a minimum, and to keep my water cooler longer, and does just that. But, I ordered the blue and black neoprene holder, and recieved a blue and black "polka dot" pattern that was not like the one in the picture. Still gets 5 stars for the product it self, but would rate 3 stars for description for the fact they didnt have the right picture. And Im hoping its durability will hold up for motorcycling.

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This thing really works. It keeps my water cool during this hot summer for most of my 10 hours work shift. It stretches and can easily be taken off and put back on. It also holds the moisture inside so it won''t get wet everywhere you place your bottle.

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I got these bottle covers hopeing they would not sweat on the outside. They DO sweat but not a lot. The shipping from this company was not very fast. I waited almost 3 weeks for these bottles.

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This Neoprene insulator for my Nalgene bottles is how it is supposed to be, Nalegen bottle quality on the inside with water that doesn''t taste like plastic, ever, and a keep it cool layer of insulation with catchy designs on it outside. Haven''t tried it yet, but the fisheye on the insulator seems strong enough to hang off a D Clip.

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Stainless Water Bottle 1.0L Grim Reaper Heavy Metal Rock Player

• Made of 18/8, food-grade stainless steel; No lining & no BPA or other toxins
• Wide mouth for easy drinking; Durable, BPA-free & phalate-free screw-on top
• Holds 1.0 liters; Thin profile to fit most cup holders & bike bottle holder; Hand wash only

this metal bottle is a very fine constructed piece. It obviously is an eye catcher with a heavy metal design on it, I keep it in my office for hydrate during the day. The good thing is that if you don''t like to show your love for heavy metal music you just flip it and it shows the name brand on the back which is actually Swiss made.

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Klean Kanteen Kid''s Stainless Steel Sippy Bottle Save 3% off

We purchased the first version of this Kleen Kanteen sippy cup (trying to steer away from the weirdly shaped plastic versions). We were generally satisfied but it had multiple pieces and our 18 mo. old promptly broke the top ring making it very leaky. This new sippy top for Kleen Kanteen bottles is a great improvement over the first version, doesn''t leak, and seems to be made of a very durable ABS plastic. The "dust cover" is useless since it doesn''t attach to the cup in any way. If you are looking for a sippy cup that will last several children, I would go this route.

Other notes, this top might be a bit hard to clean but what sippy cup isn''t. Easily thrown in the dishwasher. The paint on the bottle has chipped away under much abuse but then of course this is part of the charm and even in this state it looks much better than a scratched up plastic one.

This is a great design overall, except the loop hits my little toddler''s nose when he tries to drink! The proportions of a child''s face need to be considered, and not just adapt the adult version.

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The container is pretty, light, and spill proof however it doesn''t have a guard around it in case you want to put hot beverages like tea or milk so the container gets very hot (although the insert once you receive the item states not made for hot beverages, it is not mentioned in the item description). Most importantly, the arched clip area above the spout directly pressed up against my daughter''s nose (not just a little, but ALOT).....it is made incorrectly.

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Our son constantly was stealing mommy and daddy''s Kanteen''s and finally I decided to look up if they made kids ones; to my surprise they do! Not only that but leak proof sippy cup lids!! I remember telling my wife that I bet someone @ Klean Kanteen had their kids take their Kanteen''s and decided to solve that by making this product.

As per usual with Klean K''s, no freezer time, hot liquids or fizzy drinks. After washing the unit really well, I gave it to the little spud and he carries it EVERYWHERE!! This is a great way to get kids to drink their water. One drawback that I''ll state that some have said on here is that the clip above the spout rams into their nose when they drink. Fear not though, my kid would just spin it around and drink it upside down. Works either way, but hopefully in the future they''ll fix that design feature as some kids may have issues with that.

Overall, great product for the price and again, the kid loves it!

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My 14 month old loves this cup. He was able to figure out how to use it within minutes and there is no leaking. I tried to make liquid come out and it took vigorous shaking to get a drop to come out. Great cup, I love that there is no metal taste.(I tried it to make sure before giving to him). The only small issue is that you will need a bottle brush to clean it. I expected this, but my husband was disappointed about it.

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BestDealUSA Carbon Cycle Bicycle Bike Drink Water Bottle Cage Holder Black

this is a really solid piece for a very affordable price being carbon fiber & all...

although I''m not actually using it on a bike... rather, I mounted it to my center console car since it didn''t have a cup holder & its been perfect for holding anything ranging from glass bottles, plastic water/soda bottles, cans, plastic cups, starbucks cups... i have it mounted upright using a pre-existing tapped screw on the bottom of the console

I torqued the single mounted screw down pretty tight to hold it in place as firmly as it could without swiveling & it didn''t crack the fiber/resin/coating which to me means its a quality formed piece

so basically I was looking for a carbon fiber cup holder to mount & this does the job correctly

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Stainless Steel 600ml mixed tinted

The mouth is a little small for me, and it feels a little odd drinking out of it. Never got used to it, so I switched to wide-mouth bottle. If you don''t care about this, I don''t think you can beat the quality of this bottle for the money.

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Mountainsmith Messenger Bag Recycled

I had to return this bag because I was looking for a messenger bag. One that could hold books and possibly a computer. THIS IS NOT IT! This bag is the size of a purse. Perhaps, it was my fault for not scrutinizing the specifications; therefore, I felt that giving it a low rating for my mistake was wrong. Also, the bag looked as though it was very sturdy, and it''s nice to know companies are becoming more sustainable. I wanted to warn others of my mistake to save them the hassle. If you''re looking for a larger bag, I decided to purchase the Extra Large recycled tire bag. EXCELLENT BAG!

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I''ve had this bag for 10 months now. It''s been the best Amazon purchase yet. This bag has held up with no problems, and we''ve put it through the ringer. It''s been yanked, pulled, snatched, dragged in every possible way. The velcro, which was one of my concerns, works great and showing no signs of pilling. I''ve had no issues with stitching coming loose. The only small thing is some of the rubber padding on the shoulder strap is showing wear. All of my pockets,zippers and pouches are in great condition. I''d purchase this bag again in a heartbeat! Water bottle holder works great for travel sized tissues. I do find it annoying that I can''t stick an actual bottle in the pocket designed to hold bottles. The strap across my chest, I''ve gotten use to. Overall it''s a wonderful product that seems to be holding up with out any signs of me needing to replace it anytime soon. I have washed the bag in cold water hung dry, and it took the washing perfectly.

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I purchased this bag relying heavily on other''s comments. I was worried about the size of the bag, but the comments on what they were able to fit helped. (If you read some of the other comments, I agree with the waterbottle holder being too small for a practical sized bottle.)

I wanted to switch my purse for something more pratical. I have a toddler with special needs and I need to be able to have breathing treatment and g-tube supplies on me at all times. Not to mention the spare diaper, sippy cup and whatever my daughter and husband ask me to carry. I can fit my kindle too, but it''s a tight fit with everything else.

My purse ended up ripping under the pressure. This bag has great comparments so my toddler has his own section, and I have mine. I love this aspect! I can grab my wallet with out having to dig around for it. It also is great when my toddler dashes and I don''t have to worry about the contents of my purse tumbling out as I try and scoop him up. The bag has sturdy velcro that holds the flap down, along with a semi-useless buckle. I have a slight concern of the velcro pilling and not sticking as well as it does now. I clip my keys on the outside along with my hand sanatizer. Everything I could want.

I can take out my wallet, readjust the strap and let my husband take the bag if he has our son. The bag I choose is gender nuetral(Charcoal).

The only reason why I didn''t give it five stars is because the shoulder cushion isn''t moveable. It''s very cushy, and nice don''t get me wrong. But if I throw the bag so it''s behind me then the strap is thick and bulky going across my chest. It would be nice if it slid over so the cushion was still on my shoulder or out of the way all together.

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The bag is decent for what I need, can carry a notebook, my acer timeline-X and a good sized text book. At about a foot wide it great.

Where it falls short:

The bottle net on the side is pointless, you couldn''t get a 12 oz soda can in there.

The one buckle...they cheaped out with their own flimsy, extremely thin & difficult buckle rather than use a tried and true 1/2" side release buckle

The shoulder strap cannot be shortened less than a meter. which is ridiculously long if you plan on biking with this bag. and again they put cheap flimsy plastic clips on each end with plastic thinner than a nickle.

The Handle...they used a thin ribbon to make it with a single stitch on either end not the appropriate x-box stitch for webbing

The pockets and slots for pens and stuff are against the back wall of the bag, the side that''s gonna jab into your back while carrying it... genius.

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I only have the use of my right arm so carrying books,etc. are kind of a problem. I didn''t want a "man purse", I''m too close to red neck for that. And the usual messenger bag was way too big for what I needed. This one is smaller & fills the bill perfectly. I can carry my Kindle,compact binoculars, camera, Magazines, note papers,cap, whatever. There are compartments inside & out. Most are zippered.

This bag is styled like back-pack stuff so I don''t feel odd carrying it around. It''s very well made & ought to last me a long time. The only reason I didn''t give it 5 stars is that the water bottle holder is too tight for the usual 16 oz. bottle. It''ll fit but not without a struggle. It should be easier to slip in & out.

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I have been looking for a small messenger bag for over 6 months and finally I have the one that fits me! I am not a purse carrying kind of person but needed more space when I got married (his keys, his wallet, his phone, camera, etc etc). I like to have my hands free and did not want to mess with a shoulder bag. This bag is perfect lots of organization, a place for my sunglasses, straps that don''t twist and bunch, small, durable and recycled. One day I may have an iPad or something similar it will then also be the perfect computer bag ;) Love it!

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Fuelbelt Revenge Black 4 Bottle Belt

So I am VERY disappointed there was no size chart available on the product on this site anywhere, so here you guys go....I ordered too small and have to pay to return the item and I will not have it in time for my marathon.

***note they run a bit small

here is what I found on a fuel belt brand site:

To ensure you order the right size, we strongly encourage you to measure your waist (or hips, depending on how you prefer to wear your belt).

Unisex Sizing:

XS=24-26 S=27-29 M=30-32 L=33-35 XL=36-38

The length of the belt matches the smaller end of the size. For example, a Medium (30 32) measures 30 inches around. When the bottles of the belt are full, the added weight creates more stretch, expanding the belt. The Velcro closure allows you to adjust the belt a couple inches to create the perfect fit.

For men Keep in mind these are unisex sizes. Men who usually wear a Men''s Medium are usually a unisex Large. Measure you waist to be sure.

For women Keep in mind these measurements are for your natural waist, which is much higher than where most women wear their pants these days. If you like to wear your Fuel Belt lower on your waist or hips, measure that area accordingly. (Typically it means you have to go up a size.)

Our 2005 Fuel Belts run SMALLER than previous years. You may need to go up a size from previous models, but you should measure your waist to be sure.

I checked sizing with the actual Fuelbelt site (which is the exact same as those listed in the reviews here).

I am a female and wanted the belt to sit lower, around my hips near my hip bones. I measured that area for the sizing, and ordered accordingly (measured 34", so ordered a large). The belt fits perfectly in my desired position when I first put it on. However, once I start running, it starts migrating up to my natural waist, which is about only 27". Once it migrates here, because it is then really loose, it bounces like crazy when I run. I end up having to keep pulling it back into place about every 3 minutes while running. I''ve worn and had this happen with tighter, dry-fit clothing and looser, t-shirt type clothing.

My advice would be, don''t plan on wearing it lower, and just shoot for wearing it at your actual waist because otherwise it just migrates there anyway which I did honestly expect, but with all the rave reviews on here, I had really thought that it may not.

The velcro holding the belt seems very strong and I have never even thought it could ever come off without me purposely intending to take it off.

I did not look at the tag, but the belt material feels nice to me like dry-fit material. The material near the bottles is extra thick so if you pack the bottles with ice (as I do) it is not cold against your body. I also have not experienced any noticable condensation leaking off the belt onto me. There''s also a couple reflective patches on the belt. Overall the belt seems very well-made, quality.

The bottles are easy to slide in and out while running, with one hand (if the belt isn''t bouncing at the time). I can fit ice cubes from the fridge ice maker easily through the opening. The bottles do not leak. If you plan to put anything except water in the bottles, I would get extra tops right away, mold does seem to form in the tops VERY quickly, and try as I may I cannot get it to clean out once in there. As for the pouch size, I could fit 2 energy bars and a napkin in the pouch no problem.

The quality of the belt deserves 5 stars, but the migration up to my natural waist gets very annoying, which is why I rated this lower.

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First of all, this has to be the most comfortable hydration belt my son and I have used. The bottles do not leak when properly closed and tightened, and they can be removed and stored with one hand while on the hoof with a little patience. My only complaint is the size of the dry pouch is too small. I can cram at most two gels in there leaving no room for even a key. Had Fuelbelt made that pouch a little bigger, like for 4 gels, you''d be able to bring everything you need for your really long training and marathon runs using the one belt.

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You''ve got to use these for long runs on road or trail, especially during the warmer months. Easy to pull out and replace 7 oz. bottles. Nice pouch for storing gels for refueling. Sizing is spot on.

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I bought this belt to help me train for a marathon and so far has been a great purchase. The pouch that comes with the belt is a bit small so I had to buy another pouch that would fit my Iphone. The main problem I have with this is the sizing. I have a 33" waist and bought a medium belt and it is only being held together with about 1" of velcro and when I put the bottles back in the belt it feels like its about to come undone. I will be buying a large and giving the medium to my wife. Like the title says great purchase.

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NCAA Backpack NCAA Team: Texas

I love this backpack! It is very sturdy and holds a lot of stuff! The one thing I am a little disappointed about is that is says it can fit a 17" laptop, I have a 16" laptop and it fits very very snug when I have books and other things in the bag. Otherwise, I have gotten tons of compliments on it!

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