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Description

MSR is claiming the second revolution in stoves with the Reactor, which they’re calling “the fastest-boiling, most fuel-efficient windproof stove system available.”

The Reactor stove system’s burner utilizes both convective and radiant heat, for greater heat output. The integrated heat exchanger is fused right into the 1.7-liter pot and completely encloses and locks in the radiant burner to provide total wind protection.

An internal regulator equalizes fuel pressure for consistent flame output in all temperatures, meaning you’ll be boiling that last liter of water nearly as fast as the first. The Reactor boils its first liter of water off a full canister in less than three minutes and its last liter from the end of a canister at three and a half minutes, a marginal performance difference. And since it burns 22 liters of water per 8-ounce canister, you’ll be carrying less fuel overall.

The whole stove system fits inside the pot with its locking Lexan lid and handle for easy packing and no rattling in your pack.

Minimum weight: 21 ounces/595 grams
Packaged weight: 21.6 ounces/612 grams
Fuel type: MSR IsoPro/MSR Canister Fuel (Europe)
Boil time: 3 minutes per liter
Suggested retail price: $139.95

MSRP: $139.95

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR Reactor Stove System (Spring 2008) - BACKPACKER 2007 EDITOR'S CHOICE The new MSR Reactor is the fastest-boiling, most fuel-efficient windproof stove system available, able to boil one liter of water in less than three minutes, making it the perfect choice for Fast & Light backpackers.Specifications:Minimum Weight: 21 oz./ 595 gPackaged Weight: 21.6 oz./ 612 gBoil time: 3 minutes per literFuel type: MSR IsoPro / MSR Canister Fuel (Europe)Estimated water boiled per ounce of fuel: 2.8 liters"

From Backcountry.com:
"MSR combined their fast-boiling stove with a high-efficiency pot to give you a windproof, fuel-efficient stove system. The Reactor Stove boils one liter of water in under three minutes, so you can enjoy a quick, hot cup of tea in the morning before your ascent. MSR's heat exchanger encloses the radiant burner, providing super-efficient fuel burn, and the Reactor Stove's internal regulator puts out a consistent flame throughout the life of the canister and regardless of gusty winds. The 1.7-liter pot's lid and handle lock in place, and the fuel canister (sold separately) and stove fit inside. *Fuel and fuel bottles sold separately."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The revolutionary new MSR Reactor Stove is the fastest-boiling, most fuel-efficient, stove system ever made. The MSR Reactor Stove offers unprecedented canister stove performance in challenging conditions, including superior wind protection and consistent flame output at all fuel levels. It's also compact and easy to use, comprising a patent-pending canister stove and a high-efficiency 1.7-liter pot that makes it great for everything from solo trips to cooking for groups of up to three people. Recent Awards include: Editors' Choice 2007: Backpacker Magazine, Best in Gear Award: Rock and Ice, ISPO Outdoor Award, I.D. Winner 2007 Design Review."

From CampSaver.com:
"20% off Coupon Available! The new MSR Reactor Stove is the fastest boiling, most fuel efficient windproof stove available.1 liter of water takes less 3 minutes to boil! The stove combines a state-of-the-art stove and high efficiency 1.7 liter pot with heat exchanger into one compact, easy-to-use unit.The Reactor is also the canister stove to use an internal pressure regulator that ensures consistent flame output in all conditions.The radiant burner is enclosed by heat the heat exchanger for total wind protection, making the Reactor the perfect stove for windy and cold conditions.The Reactor is also great at high altitudes.Youd expect a stove like this to be pretty heavy and not great for bac"

User Reviews

Reactor
Reviewed by Bart, Mar 12, 2008

"Like one of the other reviewers, I'm a longtime Dragonfly user. I bought this as a second stove for shorter/lighter trips and mountaineering. I have used the Jetboil solo and GCS configurations and both are good, but different. I find the Reactor to be a bit more efficient, but it's also more basic."

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Reactor
Reviewed by GearSlave, Feb 15, 2008

"Got it today and couldn't wait to fire it up. Got home, read the instructions started it up. Got a weird blue flame hovering over the entire grill, instructions say turn off and try again. It turns off like a champ, no little wisps of flame, off is off."

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Reactor
Reviewed by Cgoheen, Feb 05, 2008

"First of all let me declare myself as an avid Dragonfly user. I bought the Reactor to add to my collection and try something new.

The biggest drawback to the Reactor is that it is a one pot stove and practically a one stove pot. The pot will fit on a Dragonfly, but my pot I use with the Dragonfly won't fit on the Reactor."

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