MSR WHISPERLITE UNIVERSAL HOW LONG WILL IT BURN?? | MSR whisperlite burn testing with white gas.

Testing the MSR whisperlite burn time with 11oz of Coleman fuel. I was kind of surprised by the results. Kerosene has more energy per oz then white gas (Coleman fuel) and will burn longer. I may test that in the future. I think liquid fuel stoves are still a good option for backpacking, especially if you split the stove between two or three people.

I really started backwards with backpacking stoves. Starting with alcohol stoves, I ended up getting tired of slow boil times, and trying to find a flat place to set them up. I just wanted something to boil water fast in any weather. I eventually bought a MSR whisperlite universal.

The MSR whisperlite universal Will boil a liter of water in about four minutes. Doing the math that equals less than 1/2oz of fuel per two cups of water boiled. Over the long run, especially in cooler weather, a liquid fuel stove can easily make up the weight difference vs an alcohol stove. Again, splitting the stove and fuel weight up between 2 or more people and the weight savings is even greater.
Don’t discount white gas stoves for summer use either. The MSR whisperlite boils water so fast, it will boil water for three people, in the same time an alcohol stove will boil water for one.