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Stoves & cookware lighter than the MSR DragonFly Stove

Every one lighter on maker-published weight · closest in list price to the DragonFly Stove first

Compared with MSR DragonFly Stove1.12 lb·$199.95Not this one?NEMO Dragonfly Osmo ULA Equipment 30L Robic Dragonfly ULA Equipment 36L ULTRA Dragonfly ULA Equipment 30L Patchless Robic Dragonfly

MSRWhisperLite Universal Stove14.9 oz$199.952.9 oz lighter (83 g)same list price
MSRXGK EX Stove1.08 lb$219.950.6 oz lighter (17 g)$20 more
MSRWhisperLite International Stove14.9 oz$159.952.9 oz lighter (83 g)$40 less
MSRWhisperLite Stove15.2 oz$139.952.6 oz lighter (75 g)$60 less

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NEMODragonfly Osmo3.94 lbfrom $499.95
ULA Equipment30L Robic Dragonfly1.64 lb$239.9930 L
ULA Equipment36L ULTRA Dragonfly1.94 lb$319.9936 L
ULA Equipment30L Patchless Robic Dragonfly1.64 lb$239.9930 L

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