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MSR WhisperLite Universal stove

The Universal is the hybrid WhisperLite, the first in the family to run on both gas canisters and liquid fuels. That flexibility makes it a superb all-rounder for backpacking, expeditions and international travel.

One stove, many fuels

Burn isobutane-propane canisters for convenience and simmer control, or switch to white gas, kerosene or unleaded petrol for cold weather, long trips and hard to source fuel regions. Fuel specific couplers and jets make the change quick.

Performance

It boils 1 litre in around 3.5 minutes on white gas and about 3.75 minutes on a canister. The minimum weight is roughly 388g, and it packs down with its pump, couplers and windscreen into the supplied stuff sack.

Note on fuel

A fuel bottle or gas canister is not included and is sold separately, and MSR IsoPro canisters give the best canister performance. Explore more cooking and camp gear in our outdoor range.

General
BrandMSR
Other
FuelsIsobutane-propane canisters, white gas, kerosene, unleaded petrol
Minimum weightApprox 388g (13.7 oz)
Packed weightApprox 549g (1 lb 3.4 oz)
IncludesStove, fuel pump, liquid and canister couplers, windscreen, stuff sack
ModelWhisperLite Universal
TypeHybrid multi-fuel stove (canister and liquid)
Boil time (1L, white gas)Approx 3.5 minutes
Boil time (1L, canister)Approx 3.75 minutes
Boil time (1L, kerosene)Approx 4.4 minutes
Burn time (canister)Approx 75 min per 227g IsoPro canister
Fuel bottle/canisterNot included

Frequently asked questions

What makes it Universal?

It runs on both isobutane-propane gas canisters and liquid fuels (white gas, kerosene, unleaded), switching via fuel specific couplers and jets.

Does it come with fuel or a bottle?

No. A fuel bottle or gas canister is required and sold separately.

How fast does it boil water?

Around 3.5 minutes on white gas and about 3.75 minutes on an isobutane-propane canister for 1 litre.

Is it good in cold weather?

Yes. You can run liquid fuel or an inverted canister, both of which perform well when upright canisters struggle in the cold.

Can I simmer on it?

Yes. It offers good simmer control, especially when running an isobutane-propane canister.