MSR WindPro

HI. We wanted to let you know about a problem with our MSR "windpro" campstove. After about a dozen uses, and no problems, the stove started leaking fuel out of the place where the fuel line attaches to… the stove. The flame that shot out the side was sufficient to quickly burn a hole in the wind blocking thingie. We had to cut our trip short. Once back home, we brought it to the outdoor store we bought it from, and they sent it to the manufacturer for us. We got it back a couple of weeks later with a charge of $25 for the repair, and a note stating that we must have damaged/dropped the stove for it to develop that kind of leak. We never dropped the stove, or even handled it roughly. Our last stove lasted us 25 years (and still works; we just had trouble getting the butane); we take good care of our gear. I can send you a photo of the stove and the hole it burned in the windscreen. Mainly, I wanted you guys to know there are problems with these stoves. kathi mestayer

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I've been using a Windpro for about a year and have been testing it side-by-side with several other cannister stoves. I have been completed impressed by its flawless performance even under harsh… conditions. It is worth noting however, that like all isobutane cannister stoves it becomes difficult to light in sub-20 degree (F) temps. Great stove for general hiking, kayaking touring and minimalist car camping.

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I'm not sure what the other reviewer means. The title says "MSR Windpro Canister Stove," but perhaps I missed some other (erroneous) mention of liquid fuel in the details. At any rate, the other reviewer… and the item's title are correct--this is a canister stove as is made clear by the picture. This stove is great because you can use a traditional wind-screen with it since the canister is away from the flame. MSR has achived this while keeping the stove very light...and quite stable. This is a great stove and I have no real complaints. I have 3 MSR stoves and they make quality products which they stand behind if anything goes wrong (which has only happened once to me)--Great customer service!

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