MSR

WhisperLite™ Universal Stove

Name: MSR WhisperLite™ Universal Stove
Brand: MSR

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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)

$199.95

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Overview

The WhisperLite Universal is the ultimate international travel and backpacking stove, burning just about any liquid fuel or canister fuel you find.

Specs

Brand: MSR
Weight: 423 g · 14.9 oz
Type: Stove

Weight vs. category

This product14.9 oz

Category average10.8 oz

38% heavier than the category average.

How it measures up

Against every one of the backpacking stoves in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.

Weight: 14.9 oz (423 g); Lighter than 28% of 25 weighed · #17 lightest; +24% vs the median 12.0 oz
Price: $199.95; Cheaper than 8% of 25 priced · #20 cheapest; +43% vs the median $139.95 · $13.40/oz (median $13.59/oz)

The lightest of the backpacking stoves on record is Zpacks Titanium Wing Stove for Esbit at 0.5 oz — 409 g less and $185.00 less.

The cheapest is Zpacks Titanium Wing Stove for Esbit at $14.95 — $185.00 less and 409 g lighter.

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RidgeNote verdict

MSR WhisperLite™ Universal Stove is listed in the Cook Systems category. Its listed weight is 38% heavier than the category average. The manufacturer list price is $199.95.

Similar — lighter or cheaper

MSR

Alpine™ Salt & Pepper Shaker

0.4 oz · MSRP $11.95 · lighter · cheaper

Zpacks

Titanium Wing Stove for Esbit

0.5 oz · MSRP $14.95 · lighter · cheaper

TOAKS

Titanium Long Handle Spoon with Polished Bowl

0.7 oz · MSRP $10.95 · lighter · cheaper

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