For almost two decades, the WhisperLite Stove has clearly been the leader in backpacking stoves, setting this tough standard with its simple design. Simple means easy to use, easy to pack, easy to clean and easy to maintain, the WhisperLite is all of the above. Backpackers are minimalists, and with a weight of under a pound, this lightweight stove is easy to carry and is also extremely compact. The integrated Shaker Jet makes cleaning as easy as a simple shake. Made of durable stainless steel and brass, the WhisperLite is built to last through years of adventures.

• Uses white gas (naptha)
• Super quiet and compact
• Built to last with steel and brass components
• Folds to fit into a 1.5 litre pot
• Fuel bottle sold seperately (see below)
• Weight: 11oz/305g

To keep up with globetrotting adventurers who want to get around unencumbered but well fed, MSR made a multi-fuel burning version of the WhisperLite Stove, adding a larger-diameter fuel line just in case poor quality fuel is the only option to get a meal on. Shaker Jet technology ensures that the stove jet can be easily cleaned by a simple shake, and the entire stove can be readily disassembled and repaired if your living conditions get really gnarly.

• Multi-fuel - uses white gas (naptha) and kerosene
• Fiberglass priming wick for priming and igniting kerosene
• Folds to fit into a 1.5 litre pot
• Fuel bottle sold seperately (see below)
• Weight: 11.5oz/330g

The DragonFly is a stove that's won design accolades in both the North American and European outdoor industries and stands alone for many reasons. One of the most noteworthy is the innovative CoolFuel Valve, which yields an adjustable flame that goes from birthday candle to blowtorch with a simple turn of the knob. MSR designers infused this stove with simple and straightforward features like super-stable pot supports, a self-cleaning Shaker Jet and field maintainability as well as a design that folds compactly into itself. The Dragonfly can run on a variety of fuels as well, which will enable you to keep the hunger dragons at bay.

• Multi-fuel - uses white gas (naptha), kerosene and diesel
• Excellent flame adjustability
• Extra-wide pot supports and base for stability
• Folds down to 1/3 its' working size to go in a 2 litre pot
• Fuel bottle sold seperately (see below)
• Weight: 14oz/395g

If you want a stove that can quickly boil water for noodles but can also be turned right down to simmer a delicate sauce, then the Simmerlite is the stove for you. And unlike some of it's more vocal MSR cousins, it's remarkably quiet too!

• Uses white gas (naptha)
• Super quiet and compact
• Good flame adjustability
• Folds to fit into a 1 litre pot
• Fuel bottle sold seperately (see below)
• Weight: 8.5oz/240g

Looking for an outstanding stove for your fast & light trips? Look no further than the PocketRocket! This tiny, ultralight stove is all you really need for three season cooking. Powered by readily available LPG fuel canisters (sold seperately), this little blowtorch can boil a litre of water in under four minutes. Soup's on!

• Uses "Lindahl valve" type screw-on LPG canisters (sold seperately)
• Moderate flame adjustability
• Folding pot supports
• Folds for storage in small pot or mug
• Weight: 3oz/85g (not including canister)

The MSR name is synonymous with reliability. To bolster that, they've created some extra insurance for you as you commit to living outdoors in a self-supporting way. By bringing along an MSR Maintenance Kit for your MSR liquid fuel stove, you'll be able to service your stove no matter how remote your adventure kitchen is.

The Trillium Stove Base stabilizes MSR stoves on all types of terrain including snow, talus and gravel.

• The Trillium is light and compact.
• Folds to 1/3 of its working size to fit in your MSR stove stuff sack or 2-liter pot.
• Made of corrosion-resistant aluminum and brass.
• Strong enough to hold a full, 4-liter pot.
• Weight: 2.8oz/80g
• Size: 6.5" x 5" (16.5cm x 12.7cm)

Make sure you supply your new MSR stove with one or more genuine MSR Fuel Bottles. MSR fuel bottles are made from a single piece of impact-extruded aluminum to prevent leaks and cracks, have thicker walls at the base and shoulders to resist bulging when pressurized, and the Canadian version now comes with a child-resistant cap for greater safety. Choose from three convenient sizes, and mix them up to provide yourself with multiple fuel supply options.

• Holes in bottle cap shaft allow a measured flow when pouring
• Air-tight seal allows fuel to be stored longer by preventing air from entering and degrading fuel
• MSR stove fuel pumps are designed to fit inside a depressurized fuel bottle for ease of transport

• 11 fl. oz/325ml size
• 22 fl. oz/650ml size
• 33 fl. oz/975ml size