5 Advantages of Liquid Fuel Stoves
Why a liquid fuel stove might be right for you.
The Ultimate Guide to MSR Fuel
You’re psyched. You just bought an MSR® camp stove—the undisputed gold standard for everything from expeditions and extended road trips to casual backpacks and a weekend of family camping. In that process, you likely considered what type of fuel you wanted your new stove to use: liquid fuel or canister fuel. Now that you’ve made that primary choice, you may find yourself wondering a host of questions, from finding compatible fuel away from home to basic use tips to make the most of your stove or stove system. So, here’s a soup-to-nuts compendium of the most common questions we receive about MSR fuel to keep you going no matter where you want to be. What is MSR IsoPro™ Fuel? MSR IsoPro fuel is the magic sauce inside our fuel canisters….
Canister Stoves vs. Liquid Fuel Backpacking Stoves – Which is Right for You?
The question of canister stoves vs. liquid fuel stoves, each with their own pros and cons, mostly comes down to the trips you’re planning and your personal preference. Canister stoves have significant advantages in some situations and new, more efficient designs have made the performance differences less distinct than they once were. Liquid fuel stoves remain the leaders on long trips, winter conditions and travel where canisters may not be available. Let’s take a closer look at canister stoves vs. liquid fuel backpacking stoves to help you determine which is right for you. Canister Stoves vs. Liquid Fuel Backpacking Stoves—Specs to Consider Depending on what’s most important to you, we’ve laid out seven specifications to consider when choosing between and canister and liquid fuel backpacking stove: 1. Stove Weight: Canister…
8 Reasons Liquid Fuel Stoves are Better for Winter Camping
Planning a mid-winter adventure? Choose a liquid fuel stove.
Fuels Around the World: Finding Stove Fuel In A Foreign Country
You can fly with your stove, but not fuel. Here’s how to find stove fuels abroad.
Liquid Fuel Stoves 101: How to Choose the Right Fuel for Your Liquid Fuel Stove
Despite the popularity of small, canister-fuel stoves, liquid fuel stoves are still the best option for many people due to their unrivaled cold weather performance, low cost, (arguably) lower environmental impact, and worldwide availability. But which of the many liquid fuels should you use? If you have a multi-fuel stove like the MSR XGK-EX, Dragonfly, or WhisperLite Universal, you have several fuel options to choose from. Depending on where in the world you plan to use your stove, the options may vary from what you’re used to at home. Pros & Cons of the Common Liquid Fuels White Gas (Naphtha) White gas (aka “naphtha,” “100% light hydrotreated distillate,” or “Coleman fuel”) is the first choice for most people in North America whether they’re headed out for a summer weekend or…