MSR
WindBurner® Group Stove System - 2.5 LTR
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$259.95
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Overview
The WindBurner Group Stove System is a windproof backpacking stove system for two campers, ideal for small groups and simmered meals.
Specs
- Brand
- MSR
- Weight
- 599 g · 21.1 oz
- Type
- Pot
- Capacity
- 2.5 liters
Weight vs. category
99% 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
- 1.32 lb (599 g)
- Lighter than 8% of 26 weighed · #24 lightest
- +90% vs the median 11.1 oz
- Price
- $259.95
- Cheaper than 0% of 26 priced · #26 cheapest
- +86% vs the median $139.95 · $12.30/oz (median $13.67/oz)
The lightest of the backpacking stoves on record is Zpacks Titanium Wing Stove for Esbit at 0.5 oz — 585 g less and $245.00 less.
The cheapest is Zpacks Titanium Wing Stove for Esbit at $14.95 — $245.00 less and 585 g lighter.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$259.95