User Review: MSR WindPro

MSR WindPro
Above: The current WindPro, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 19, 2006 by chris_s

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Price Paid: $79.95

I've used the stove through our Australian winter with temps down to -5ºC (in the vestibule). It has always been a great, and never had a thought of it failing. The three legs offer great stability, especially when having a large pot (suitable for 3) being supported. I use ISOBUTANE/PROPANE gas cannisters in the snow and the cheaper BUTANE/PROPANE mix in the warmer months. When the cannisters are getting low, this is the stove where I can invert them to get the gas flowing into the stove without a worry due to its PREHEAT tube. (WARNING: DON'T DO THIS WITH ANY GAS STOVE THAT DOESN"T HAVE A PREHEAT TUBE!!) This allows a constant stream of liquid gas (similar to a conventional liquid fuel stove). The simple wind shield alows me to cook outside in most winds and still retain a rapid boil time.