[pct-l] MSR white gas stoves

[mardav@xxxxxxxxxxx (Marion Davison)]

We have used Whisperlite exclusively for the last ten or so years, with mixed
results.  We have had frequent trail breakdowns in the last couple years.  The
good news is that Ray is always able to get the stove going again so we can
cook dinner.  We've been told a variety of reasons for our problem with clogged
jet (we have an old model without the shaker jet).  When it works it works
great.  We use it once a day to boil 3 1/2 quarts of waterfor dinner.  A 33 oz
bottle and an 11 oz bottle will run us about 20 days.
llamalady

Gray wrote:

> Hey all....
>
> Anyone have any first-hand experience with any of MSR's white-gas camp
> stoves?
>
> I'm specifically looking at the Whisperlite, Whisperlite International,
> Simmerlite, and Dragonfly models.
>
> Have you found that any of these are easier to prime/start than the others?
> Do any of them simmer better/easier than the others?
>
> How long have you found the 22oz or 33oz fuel bottles last?
> Can I make a 5 day section on one bottle, or should I take a 2nd?
>
> Any first-hand observations/advice is welcome, but please don't barrage me
> with suggestions to use a cat-can stove.
>
> Gray, getting nervous
>
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