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This expedition worthy backpacking stove has a simple, durable, and reliable design that can burn ANY fuel. The MSR WhisperLite Internationale has been a backpacking and expedition favorite for over 15 years, and it’s easy to see why. Able to be cleaned, repaired, and maintained in the field the WhisperLite Internationale has multi-fuel burning capabilities making it the ideal stove for globetrotting backpackers. The MSR shaker jet is easily cleaned in the field to maintain optimum efficiency. The flame is easily adjusted from a roaring boil to a gentle simmer for precise heat control. The WhisperLite Internationale sets up easily and store compactly in its own carrying case. It comes with a wind screen to wrap around the stove and pot and wind shield to keep the wind from coming up from the bottom to maximize efficiency during windy meals. This is the stove of choice for camping cooks everywhere. Most people buy this stove for backpacking expeditions and find themselves using it while car and family camping also. Add a few of the MSR Fuel Bottles to your pack and you can stay out for weeks or refill on fuel at stops along the trail. [Fuel Bottle NOT included]
To keep up with globetrotting adventurers who want to get around unencumbered, MSR made a multi-fuel burning version of the WhisperLite Shaker Jet Stove.
Go ahead, use White Gas, kerosene, jet fuel or auto gas—the Internationale 600 will be up to the task. They added a larger-diameter fuel line just in case poor quality fuel is the only available option.
Shaker Jet technology ensures that the stove jet can be easily cleaned by a simple shake. Despite the added features, no added complications go along.
The WhisperLite Internationale 600 can be maintained in the outback and folds down so small, you’ll hardly know it’s in your pack.
Built tough for travel, the compact, multi-fuel MSR Whisperlite International stove allows you to use a variety of fuels available worldwide!
Like the MSR Whisperlite, the M.S.R. Whisperlite Internationale backpacking stove is tough, compact, quiet, and easy to maintain in the field. In addition to white gas, the International 600 also burns kerosene, jet fuel, and auto gas. Because it incorporates the Shaker Jet, it cleans with a simple shake.
The WhisperLite Internationale stove combines reliability and durability with multi-fuel-burning capabilities. It is the ideal stove for globe-trotting backpackers.
The WhisperLite Internationale combines the reliability and durability of the WhisperLite with multi-fuel burning capabilities, making it the ideal stove for globetrotting backpackers.
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| Ability to simmer: | Fair |
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| Average boil time - kerosene: | 4 min. 42 sec. |
| Average boil time - white gas: | 3 min. 51 sec. |
| Boil Time: | White gas 3.5 min. / 1 LKerosene 4.4 min. / 1 L |
| Burn Time: | White gas 110 min. / 20 oz.Kerosene 160 min. / 20 oz. |
| Burn time - kerosene: | (100g fuel) 29.8 minutes |
| Burn time - white gas: | (100g fuel) 25.6 minutes |
| Cold weather use - kerosene: | Good |
| Cold weather use - white gas: | Good |
| Dimensions: | 6 x 4 x 4 inches |
| Ease of operation - kerosene: | Good |
| Ease of operation - white gas: | Good |
| Fuel: | White gas/kerosene/jet/auto |
| Fuel Type: | Multi: white gas, kerosene, unleaded auto fuel |
| Ignition Method: | Manual |
| Pot stability: | Good |
| Priming: | Yes |
| Stove stability: | Good |
| Suggested use: | Backpacking / international travel |
| Type: | Liquid Fuel |
| Warranty: | Limited Lifetime Lifetime |
| Water boiled - kerosene: | (100g fuel) 6.3 liters |
| Water boiled - white gas: | (100g fuel) 6.7 liters |
| Weight: | Minimum Weight: 11.5 oz. (330 g) Packaged Weight: 15.5 oz. (460 g) |
| Weight (without fuel): | 11.5 ounces |
| Windscreen Included: | Yes |
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Not Intimidating for the Newbie | |
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| LIghting camping stoves scares me, but this one is easy to control. Though the instructions warn that a "soccer ball" size flame at lighting is possible, I never came close to that even on my first attempt lighting it. If you let out a smaller amount of gas into the priming cup and wave a match over the easy-to-see liquid fuel, you will have no trouble. Even I, who was always afraid of lighting the bunsen burner in school, don't fear it. After reading the instructions through once and lighting the stove a couple of times, I more than understood its simple workings. The instructions are relatively simple, and the tiny maintenance kit indicates just how little work you'll have to do to keep it going. Boiling water in mild weather takes far less time than my electric stove at home. The low-height steady flame efficiently directs upwards, providing for fast cooking and a very low chance of setting ground fires. You can leave the full pump in place on the canister rather than removing and recapping. In my experience, the pump does not leak when properly sealed. The entire assembly, minus fuel bottle, folds up and stores in a tiny stuff sack. With the sack and tight seal on the pump, I did not get that gasoline-y smell in my pack that I have come to expect until now. The fuel bottle pump and self-priming mechanism allow for easy lighting even if your fuel is running low. For the weekend camper who is only out for a few days and needs primarily to boil water, you can get by with carrying only a few ounces of fuel. After four meals for two people each, we hardly made a dent in 6 oz. of white gas. If you use the windscreen, you might get soot. On its own, however, the stove stays fairly clean through multiple uses. It's really convenient to fuel up in the U.S. Simply fill up an MSR canister with a little regular unleaded when you gas up the car on your way to the trailhead. There is a reason that many institutional groups send campers out with this stove and other MSR products. Sand can easily clog the stove if you're out for a few days. Follow basic gear care precautions and self clean with the incorporated shaker before you run into large problems. | |
| DC Rec Camper at REI on 10/01/2008 | |
My best stove | |
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| I own 8 stoves and this is my favorite. I've had it for seven years and have subjected it to heavy use and abuse and it has never let me down. It is a fantastic water boiler under any condition imaginable. I've been places and conditions were it was the only stove that would light and everyone ask me to use it so they wouldn't go hungry. I've learned to cook with it under low temp conditions as well although other stoves are better at this. While simmering is an "art form" as one reviewer earlier stated, it can be done. The trick is in the pumping. If I open the bottle, let all the pressure out, close it again and pump 2 or 3 times it works great for bacon, eggs and pancakes. I can also pump it up all the way, 20-25 pumps, bring the water to a raging boil, then quickly shut it off, disconnect and open the fuel bottle, close it and give it 2 or 3 pumps, lite it again, and it works great for meals that require bring the water to a boil then simmering for 20 to 30 minutes like many store bought rice and pasta meals. It doesn't need to be re-primed if you do this quickly as the vaporizing tube will still be hot. It's important to make sure the tip of the fuel line inserted into the bottle is lubricated so it slides in and out easily. Granted this requires a bit of effort but it's not difficult particularly with some practice. The windscreen makes the stove functional under high wind conditions when many other stoves will not work. Over all a very good stove. | |
| South Wind Hiker at REI on 10/08/2007 | |
This stove is awesome. | |
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| I did quite a bit of research before buying this stove. I live out of a tent/Hummvee and do NOT care for MREs. MSR makes a lot of great products so I felt confident that I'd be buying a good product. I knew also that I'd have the easiest access to diesel fuel anywhere in the world I went. My trick is to make my own mixture of between 10/90 to 25/75 per volume gasoline to diesel (5 oz of Ronsonol works well, too). The gasoline will lower the flashpoint sufficiently to easily ignite the diesel and retain enough thermal efficiency to have more than enough fuel economy. The down side to making my own field-expedient fuel mixture is plenty of soot. A bucket of water and some dish soap cleans this stove right up. I have discovered that most of the time this stove is ON or OFF with regards to heat. Geezo-beezo it will melt lead!!!! I can get by with not pumping it so much when I want less heat. Still, in my experience it is pretty bullet-proof. I'd like to suggest that if you are car-camping (which is more or less what I am doing) buy and extra pump (if you break your pump you will thank me later), a large fuel bottle, heat exchanger, and the Expedition service kit. A small amount of Vaseline will make the rubber O-rings last forever. Go out and use it[...] | |
| Tim Hudson at REI on 02/07/2009 | |
this stove is mr. reliable | |
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| just got back from a trip and had to sing my praise for this old favorite. i've had this stove for almost 14 years now, and i've never had to replace anything. this stove is compact, lightweight, and most importantly- dependable. it literally never stops working! i've never had problems with stability, even when loaded with a 2-liter pot full of water. it's also easy to light, and does not use a lot of fuel. it may not be the quietest stove in the woods, but there is no other stove i'd rather have for boiling water for ramen noodles and oatmeal. other reviews mention this stove is not good at simmering, but i don't care. this is a powerful stove, and i'll always prefer fast cook times to simmer control. need to clean it? just shake it. need to deep clean it? just take it apart and put it back together again (i've only done this twice). canister stoves may be popular now, but this refillable multi-fuel stove beats those options hands down. this is the only stove i will ever buy. | |
| j-roc at REI on 05/06/2008 | |
Reliable and fast! | |
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| Some stoves out there do much better in a single category - weight, efficiency, stability, etc. But for an all-around winner, this is the best I can find. Some tips for use: 1 - Take some thin Nitrile or other disposable gloves for handling the wind screen, and consider storing it in a plastic bag in your pack - it gets filthy. 2 - Get yourself a base, or make one from a flame-resistant Lexan or other heat-tolerant plastic sheet. Just cut it to size (carefully), and use epoxy to attach some small bulldog or binder clips to hold the feet. 3 - Practice with it a few times before taking it on a trip... assemble, disassemble and try a few different cooking methods so you are comfortable with its strengths and weaknesses. Of a dozen or so camp stoves I've tried, this is the one I feel is most versatile, reliable and rugged. I typically use mine between 7k and 10k elevations, many times in sub-zero conditions. As long as I can get a flame to the wick, it lights. | |
| hammock-camper at REI on 02/11/2008 | |
The Best | |
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| I've had this stove for over 15 yrs. My model predates the "Shaker Jet", which is a fantastic upgrade that I have used professionally (I never have had to disassemble a shaker jet model. Ever.) It burns multiple fuels. Once you learn how to preheat this stove (easy), it's a cinch to light. It is hot and boils quickly. It is durable and compact. I am not in love with the latest valve--I prefer the knob of earlier models. If I could have just one stove, this would be it (I have 4). No, it's not the gas range in a modern kitchen, but it's bombproof in the field. For those that say it's unstable, I say grip ANY pot on ANY stove before stirring--it's just good sense in a wilderness kitchen (where most injuries occur). When students ask me what stove to buy, I always recommend this one. Sure, other models maybe "easier" (PocketRocket-have one, JetBoil-hate it), but they are gimmicky and will never last 15+ years of hard use. If you are considering this stove, stop looking and buy it. :-D | |
| Canoe Guy at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 10/20/2007 | |
Bombproof, long lasting stove | |
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| I've had a Whisperlite Internationale for going on 10 years now, and it's never let me down. I've switched to alcohol stoves for spring/summer/fall backpacking because of the obvious weight savings, but this stove still makes it to all our weekend car-camping trips. For winter hikes where an alcohol stove just won't cut it, I still rely on my Whisperlite Internationale. I actually just bought a second one so I can have a spare, and if I need a second burner for group hikes... A bit on the expensive side for the $ conscious hiker, but you just can't beat the reliability, field serviceability, and flexibility to be able to use just about any combustible liquid to get this burning. The biggest downside to the functionality is the lack of a simmer... but I've found that a low-pressure fuel bottle and easing back on the throttle works OK. | |
| ryno101 at REI on 01/11/2008 | |
great stove | |
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| i have owned this stove for the better part of 10 years. i dont get a chance to go out much but i know its there and will light on the first try even if its been sitting un cleaned for over 2 years. i bought the stove used and broke the pump about 2 years ago. i bought one of there newer pumps and it will simmer even the smallest pot. they have really taken care of the poor heat control issue, after all its not a gormet cook stove. this stove is very tough and almost unbrakeable. i have only used white gas in this one. my dad has owned the original whisperlight since the mid 80'S and has been on hundreds of climbing/backpacking trips, its still in great shape and works like the day it was bought. he still has the original pump also. | |
| bmxenbrett at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/25/2007 | |
WhisperLite Internationale Stove | |
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| I got this stove from my friends as a graduation present and I LOVE IT!!! MSR has done. This stove is very simple to clean up and it requires little maintenance. You just MUST read the instructions, and if you happen to lose them, go to the MSR web site to download them again at not cost. I tried my stove during the summer when I went to the ADK and it worked just perfect. It boiled H2O w/no problem and it was easy to control the temp. Another cool thing about this stove is the variety of multi-fuels that you can use. My suggestion before using kerosene for the 1st time is, to use the MSR fuel first and then try with kerosene or white gas. Bottom line...MSR WhisperLite Internationale Stove is the best of the best...Remember that. | |
| BUG"hiker"Man at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 09/15/2009 | |
Versitle, reliable, lite. | |
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| I have owned this stove for about five years. I have cleaned it only a handful of times and use it at least 20 times a year. It always lights, stays lit and boils fast when using the wind screen. I am a big fan of the international version. I have used it at home in the whites, as well as in the Balkans where I could only get gasoline, which burns dirtier, but still burns, a big plus. I could use more temp control, but it looks like MSR has addressed that with the new pump. Instability is only a problem if you don't give it a level base, dig a little hole for one of the legs to get it level and the pot doesn't fall off. I wont be buying another stove any time soon. | |
| Sam the Savage at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 09/22/2007 | |
Disappointing | |
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| I started off my stove collection with the MSR liquid fuel stoves. I was unhappy with the first, so I bought a second and a third, until I owned all their stoves, including the canister stoves. Back then we didn't have many choices in stoves as we do now. The MSR series is by far the most antiquated in design and among the least reliable. Worst, they are expensive considering the performance and quality. Since then I have bought many many more stoves. I was happy with the compact Jetboils for simple tasks, like boiling water. The Snowpeak stoves were excellent, in both design and reliability. And it works well with my GSI pots/pans. The Whisperlite stove particularly is cumbersome to prime. A lot of smoke and takes too long. The pump has failed several times. A pump isn't cheap to replace either. The output isn't all that great considering the bulkiness and weight of this stove. MSR has gained a reputation for their stoves simply because they were one of the first to produce these types. But there are better stoves now. I recommend even if you already bought this stove, to check out other stoves. You'll have to go through the years of experience and tons of different stoves to appreciate what I am trying to emphasize here. A stove is one of those things, like rain gear, you just don't want to hassle with. Why? Because you'll be using it after hiking several miles, it will be dark, cold and you'll be hungry and impatient. Its not a bad stove. Its just old and over priced. For boiling water check out Jetboil. For design/performance check out Snowpeak, they have many to choose from. | |
| TheObserver at REI on 01/07/2009 | |
Didn't meet my needs - being returned | |
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| A high quality product hampered by poor temperature control and unstable surface. FYI I used MSR white gas. After using this product one time to make spaghetti I am baffled how others could write this has good temperature control. I could only get a raging boil even with the valve open 1 degree. Perhaps if you mess with the bottle pressure you can get lower heat, but that is more difficult than a valve that works. The second problem I had was stability. The stove supports were very smooth and the pot slid around constantly while I lightly stirred the noodles. Then at one point the pot fell off the stove - what a mess. The support legs need a textured surface or ribs to prevent your pot from moving around. I am returning this product. [...] MSR needs to improve the Whisperlite in my opinion. Pro: easy to light and quiet. Con: limited temp control, unstable. Also, EMS or MSR needs more info on their website - BTUs at high/low settings and support leg dimensions. | |
| Former NH Whites hiker at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 04/01/2007 | |
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