MSR Reactor Stove System

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Product Features

• Unrivaled boil time: Boils 1 liter of water in under 3 minutes
• Windproof: Radiant burner is enclosed by heat exchanger for total wind protection
• Maximum Efficiency: Patent-pending heat-exchanger and radiant burner make this the most fuel-efficient stove system available.
• Integrated System: State-of-the-art stove and high-efficiency cookware are combined into one compact easy-to-use system 1.7 liter pot.
• Consistent Flame Output: Internal regulator equalizes fuel pressure for optimal performance in all conditions.

Product Description

Product Description

Featuring a match-free push-button ignition system, this fuel-efficient, windproof stove uses both convective and radiant heat to perform quickly and consistently in backcountry conditions. A liter of water in the stove's 1.7-liter pot comes to a boil in less than three minutes at sea level. A heat exchanger is fused right into the 1.7-liter pot and completely encloses and locks in the radiant burner to provide wind protection. An internal pressure regulator ensures consistent flames in all temperatures. The stove uses MSR IsoPro fuel in a 8-ounce canister, which burns for 80 minutes. Weighing 21 ounces, the entire stove system fits inside the pot with a locking Lexan lid for easy packing and no rattling in a backpack or bag.

About MSR
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) designs, manufactures, and markets innovative adventure gear for outdoor enthusiasts. The ever-growing MSR product line is most popular with mountaineers, backpackers, and campers. MSR is the industry leader in reliability and quality with every product it focuses on--tents, stoves, water filters, snowshoes, cookware, climbing gear, fuel, and related accessories. All of MSR's products set the benchmark in performance throughout the specialty outdoor industry. MSR is also one of the most widely distributed brands in the outdoor industry and provides products to more than 1,200 specialty retailers in North America and export to more than 30 countries.

Product Description

The new MSR Reactor is the fastest-boiling, most fuel-efficient windproof stove system available, able to boil 1 liter of water in under 3 minutes. It combines a state-of-the-art stove and high-efficiency 1.7 liter pot into one compact, easy-to-use unit. It also boasts an internal pressure regulator that ensures consistent flame output in all conditions. The patent-pending burner features two modes of heat transfer - convective and radiant - allowing for superior performance in all conditions. The perfect choice for Fast & Light backpackers.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NGQ9GK
• Item model number: 11205
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,868 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a great stove, October 10, 2008

By	John Thomas "JT" (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this stove just before leaving for British Columbia to hike the Rockwall Trail with my best amigos. We have been gathering for an annual backpacking trip for many years now, and we like to make meals that require only hot water: no pots and pans. I have never used a stove that boils water so fast and efficiently as this MSR Reactor. It was a stunning improvement over anything we have used before. The warnings about carbon monoxide are a little creepy, the Reactor apparently cranks out more than most stoves, but we always use our stoves outside so ventilation is no issue. The initial design that won an Editors Choice award from Backpacker magazine had a starter which has sadly been removed, so you need to carry matches or a lighter. But it fires up easily, boils in a few short minutes, and packs up compactly. Watch your fingers with the tension cable that holds the lid in place...none of us escaped a surprising stinging thwack from it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, efficient and wind proof!, May 25, 2009

By	P. Zheng (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've boiled water in 15 mph winds outside with this stove with zero issues. It boils water insanely fast and does so with minimal fuel. An 8oz fuel canister will boil more than enough water for a couple over a weekend. The only downside is that it produces a lot of carbon monoxide and is quite dangerous to use even in a tent vestibule, so if there is inclement weather, you will still be required to boil your water outside the tent. Don't try to cook with this stove, it will burn your food so fast even stirring won't help.

This stove is great for 2-3 campers. It's probably too much of a stove for just one person.

Lastly, this stove is very heavy for an ultra light setup. It packs well, an 8oz. canister fits perfectly on top of the burner for storage, and the lid had a nook to lock in the fuel canister so there is no rattling while you're hiking with your pack. Watch out for the pot handle though, it snaps pretty hard and can get your finger if you're not careful.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Rival for the JetBoil, January 18, 2009

By	Gary Feather "gafeather" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have tried both the MSR and the JetBoil. Same price roughly same heating (MSR a little faster) and the same basic volume for the backpacker. The MSR requires you carry a good lighter as there is no auto igniter. When it comes to the operation at elevation, I think the MSR is a little more robust. Either way you cannot go wrong with either.