Great review, now if MSR made it out of titanium alloy, was priced below a Primus Omnifuel and had a compatible connection to work with a Primus Pump/Bottle (not the same old plastic MSR one) then I might consider getting one.
How does it compare with the Omnifuel? It certainly seems to be a quieter stove overall.
Whisperlite Universal, 258g, MSRP: $139.95
Primus Omnifuel, 339g, MSRP: $159.95
Those weights are without pump. I haven't weighed the pumps lately, but if memory serves me correctly, the MSR pump is lighter than the Omnifuel pump.
Speaking of pumps, yes the MSR pump isn't as nice as the Omnifuel's pump, but have you checked out the pump MSR introduced maybe 3 or so years ago? It's a real step up from their previous two generations (gray & black, gray & red). This new pump, the Duraseal pump, is the best pump since their yellow and black pumps.
The Whisperlite Universal is definitely quieter.
I'd say the Whisperlite Universal is the lighter, less expensive, and quieter "little brother" of the Omnifuel. I took the W'lite Universal out on the trail today. It performed very well in field conditions.
HJ
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