Whisperlite International 600

I've owned this stove for about two years without an issue so far. In the Wind Rivers it did great even in areas with constant wind, once you're able to get it lit up at first. The included wind-screen does a decent job, and in general this stove's quality gives me confidence in it working when I really need it. MSR really seems to have got this market figured out in my opinion, this stove is very simple, but beefy enough to take average abuse without a hitch. Fuel flexibility is just another great selling point for the MSR.

The first stove I owned. Still working today. Easy to do maintenance. Keep it cleaned and maintained and this thing should last forever. It is a blast furnace for heat even in the coldest conditons and regardless of the altitude. I have replaced the pump itself for breaking the pump handle by being over aggressive I guess. Light and go.

The Whisperlight is an excellent stove. I have used it exclusively for two seasons, and I would recommend it for anyone who doesn’t count ounces. It is easy to use and burns hot. It gets dirty very quickly from priming. It is fuel efficient great for long hauls if you don't mind the extra weight.

This stove is a blow torch. Good getting water boiled. Sturdy and nigh indestructible. Cooking can be difficult, considering "blow torch" seems to be the only setting.

Once you get used to the lighting process it always fires up. Works well, burns hot, and doesn't use too much fuel. Its' been a tuff stove.

First, let me just say that all of the above reviews talking about the durability and general awesomeness of this stove are exactly correct. It is an awesome stove, thus my rating. Mine is about fifteen years old and, with a couple of rebuilds over the years, it still works like new.

So, my only complaint? A new pump now costs US$35. Thirty-five dollars!!! Seriously, MSR?! What the hell? It's the same simple plastic pump it's always been. Thirty-five US dollars for a pump that used to cost TEN?!? Come on.

All right, I've got that out of my system. Please note that my disgust for the price of a new pump did not effect my rating of the stove (5 stars), because the stove is frickin' awesome.

Although heavier than a canister, it hardly compares. This stove rocks in all conditions. A must have for cold and high climbs.

I really do love the ease of my Whisperlite International, it is extremely easy to use and efficiently gives me hot food in cold environments. Its a truly wondrous essential. However my only complaint, and I am hoping this is just user error that a simple suggestion will fix; The fuel line seems to be too tight and/or short, which causes the stove to never rest flat on the ground not matter how flat the ground is. Usually i bury the foot that pulls up in the earth a little or rest a rock on it. Does anyone have any suggestions?