MSR DragonFly
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Reviewed by 17 Trailspace users
Description
The DragonFly is a liquid fuel stove made by MSR. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 17 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR Dragonfly Stove (Spring 2008) In a world that expects liquid-fuel stoves to have one setting (hot), the Dragon Fly by MSR stands out. Since its debut in 1998, it has won numerous awards for its innovative dual-valve design, which offers an unrivaled range of continuous and immediate flame control. Simmer a delicate sauce over a candle flame or melt snow quickly over a blowtorch with a twist of the flame adjuster. The continued popularity and performance of the DragonFly can be attributed to the many features invented by MSR.Specifications: Type: Deluxe Stove Trail Weight: 14 oz (395 g) Packed Weight: 18 oz (510 g)Features: Cool Fuel Valve: First ever dual-valve design offers an unrivaled range of flame control - simmer to boil with a twist of the flame adjuster. Extra Wide Pot Supports: Three wide pot supports hold larger MSR pots or fry pans for gourmet cooking. Multi-Fuel: Burns white gas, kerosene, unleaded auto fuel, diesel, and jet fuel. Compact: Folds to 1/3 of its working size for easy storage. Remote Burner: Pioneered by MSR, the separate fuel bottle and pump keep the flame away from the fuel, which allows the use of a windscreen to make the stove burn hotter and more efficiently. Self-Cleaning Shaker Jet: Clean out jet debris for high performance with a flick of the wrist. Suspended Burner Cup: The suspended burner cup enables the stove to burn hot and strong while reducing heat lost to the ground."
From Backcountry.com:
"Simmer a temperamental sauce over a small flame or quickly melt snow over the torch-like setting on MSR's DragonFly Stove. This compact, liquid-fuel stove covers all your camping stove needs. MSR's dual-valve design provides a wide range of flame control. The DragonFly Stove supports larger pots or frying pans for any gourmet cooking you attempt on car-camping trips or overnight backpacking adventures. The DragonFly Stove runs on a variety of fuels, as well, which enables you to slay the hunger dragons quickly. Fold this camping stove into a two-liter MSR pot for easy, safe storage. *Fuel sold separately."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Big backcountry stove performance doesn't have to weigh in at a lot of extra ounces. The MSR DragonFly Stove offers exceptional flame control and large supports for holding big diameter pots and pans. This is a great stove for large groups or generous cooking proportions on climbing and backpacking trips. The dual-valve CoolFuel gives you a fine-control advantage over ordinary liquid fuel burners, so you can simmer sauces instead of the classic scorch and torch routine. Liquid fuel stoves are an excellent choice for cooking in cold temperatures. Depending on altitude and temperatures, a twenty-ounce fuel bottle of MSR white gas will burn for a 126-minute average."
From REI:
"For the international backpacking gourmet, the multi-fuel MSR DragonFly stove has the most adjustable flame of any liquid fuel burning stove. New lightweight pump is easier to adjust and is more durable with better threads. Pump features a poppet valve so it won't leak when you remove it from the stove after cooking. Two control valves: one to regulate gas flow and another to dial-in a precise flame. Burns almost any fuel, including white gas, kerosene, diesel, automotive gas, aviation gas, stoddard solvent and naphtha. Field-maintainable stove stays clog-free thanks to its self-cleaning jet. Legs spring open for ease of use and fold compactly for storage--fits inside MSR cook sets, sold separately. Comes with windscreen, heat reflector, fuel pump and stuff sack. Requires MSR Fuel Bottle for operation, sold separately."
User Reviews
DragonFly
Reviewed by Kevin N., Dec 20, 2007
It's relatively small and folds up well, but the fuel line protrudes a little."
DragonFly
Reviewed by Owen Branson, Jun 14, 2007
DragonFly
Reviewed by Chad, May 28, 2007
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Reviewed by mountainman_270, Feb 23, 2007
This stove is not exactly quiet. It's hard to converse when it's cooking for you; however, that being said it does cook fast."
DragonFly
Reviewed by ROMADOZ, Feb 06, 2007
DragonFly
Reviewed by Mike Boersma, Dec 22, 2006
Care and feeding: the DragonFly likes white gas/ naptha best."
DragonFly
Reviewed by LBA7895, Dec 01, 2006
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Reviewed by african, Sep 17, 2006
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Reviewed by spicytuna, May 03, 2006
DragonFly
Reviewed by Greg Shifley, Apr 29, 2006
DragonFly
Reviewed by David B., Mar 18, 2006
Durability - Not Rated
There has been no problems with the stove to date. I will use it for another year before giving a durability rating.
Size and Weight - 5 Stars
No problem packing this stove."
DragonFly
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 19, 2006
On my third and if this one doesn't hold up the stove goes back to MSR."
DragonFly
Reviewed by Mark Hennequin, Dec 13, 2005
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Reviewed by Blizzboy15, Aug 15, 2005
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Reviewed by shelmer, Aug 12, 2005
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Reviewed by Chris, Nov 01, 2004
DragonFly
Reviewed by Christopher, Sep 22, 2004
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the DragonFly at 8 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Dragonfly Stove (Spring 2008) | $129.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | DragonFly Stove | $129.90 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | DragonFly Stove | $116.97 | Buy Now |
 REI | DragonFly Backpacking Stove | $129.95 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor | Dragonfly | $119.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Dragonfly Stove | $114.95 | Buy Now |
 Beyond Outside | Dragonfly | $109.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | DragonFly Camp Stove | $129.95 | Buy Now |
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