Backpack stoves (MSR dragonfly or Primus multi fuel) which and why for those that use

Rubi Unlimited · Oct 26, 2009

The only real difference I can see is the plastic pump on the MSR. They both seem to be an appropriate one burner stove.

MSR® DragonFly™ multi-fuel camp stove.

PRIMUS OmniFuel Stove and PowerGas -- EE -- Expedition Exchange Incorporated

fundabug · Oct 27, 2009

I've got no experience with the Primus, but I have two MSR backpack stoves. I have the original MSR Whisperlite Internationale and the MSR Dragonfly. My old Whisperlite is about 20 years old and still works like a champ, but it only has two settings, off and volcano. The Dragonfly has better simmer settings for cooking things at lower temps so you don't burn everything to a crisp.

vtjeepguy97 · Oct 27, 2009

Don't know about the primus, but in my opinion the old whisperlite was bulletproof. Ease of use and cleaning. and i have heard the dragonfly is even better.

fishinjeeper · Oct 27, 2009

ya, i have MSR also. i love it and use it all the time

mattman8706 · Oct 27, 2009

MSR FTW

I have the whisperlite international and the windpro and they are awesome stoves.

Someday in the future I will be buying the dragonfly.

The quality of MSR is top notch and customer service is great and parts are widely accessible.

get the MSR

fundabug · Oct 27, 2009

Matter of fact I was cooking a big country breakfast last Sunday morning and about halfway through my eggs the power went out. I had my little Dragonfly fired up and cooking before my eggs had a chance to get cold. Finished up bacon & eggs on my back porch before my cup of coffee got cold. :thumbsup:

GroundAssault · Oct 28, 2009

I have the whisper lite which I have used on many occasions....the thing is bulletproof. Worth every penny

sprad42183 · Oct 28, 2009

i have a MSR but if i was buying today and picking from those two i would go with the primus. that is because it does everything the MSR does,as well as can be run off canisters, which could come in handy. either one will provide great long lasting service in the field.

mattman8706 · Nov 19, 2009

so did you buy the MSR?

Rubi Unlimited · Nov 19, 2009

mattman8706 said:
so did you buy the MSR?

Have not bought one yet, other financial priorities surfaced.

CMARJEEP · Nov 20, 2009

I have a Pocket Rocket and it works great. Small too. I can fit everything in my little cooking pot.

Matt Gertsch · Nov 20, 2009

mattman8706 said:
so did you buy the MSR?

Size, weight, temp control, boil times, multi-fuel capability, MSR dependability.

Aside from the fuel bottles, my Dragonfly fits into a 2 quart pot and barely weighs a thing.

Though I don't use it often, the simmer control on the Dragonfly is second to none.

3.5 minutes is a pretty decent boil time. The fuel mileage out of the Dragonflys are pretty healthy too. It'll run for over 2 hours on a bottle of white gas and close to 3 hours on a bottle of kerosene. If you're eating dehydrated food, that's enough for a few days.

I've run mine off of everything from JP8 to unleaded gasoline with nothing more than a jet change.

My dad's got an old MSR XGK that is almost as old as I am. In 30 years, he has replaced one pump cup and nothing else.

Backpack stoves (MSR dragonfly or Primus multi fuel) which and why for those that use

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fundabug

vtjeepguy97

fishinjeeper

mattman8706

fundabug

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mattman8706

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