UPDATE 13 November 2014: I spoke with someone at MSR. MSR doesn't recommend using the Reactor hanging kit with the Windboiler. Because the center of gravity will be quite high, they believe that there's a chance that the stove could invert. I hope to get a Windboiler hanging kit when they become available and report on the differences.
UPDATE 27 November 2014: I have now got the proper hanging kit. See: Hanging Kit II
I've posted a photo below. Obviously it's not a "big wall" climbing situation, but you get the idea. The point is that it works.
The new MSR Windboiler, suspended via a hanging kit. |
The "elbows" on a Reactor hanging kit stick out a bit on a Windboiler. It looks a bit odd, but it works just fine. |
There you have it: A very brief report. The Windboiler with a hanging kit: It works.
I thank you for joining me,
HJ
MSR Windboiler Posts
- "First Look" Report
- Trail Report #1
- Hanging Kit I
- Lighting the Windboiler
- Wind Testing
- Coffee Press
- Hanging Kit II
- MSR Windboiler – Three Things to Note
- Cooking Ability
- Final, Completed Review
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Thanks Jim, for the added info on the hanging kit. I assume it is, like with the Reactor, possible to get the pot off while the burner and gas canister are still hanging. NIce when in a tent or a portaledge.
ReplyDeleteStefan,
DeleteYes. It's pretty easy to take the pot off and put the pot back on and lock it to the burner. It does take two hands, but it's very easy. And, yes, very handy for inside a tent or on a portaledge. Hammock campers may like the hanging kit as well.
HJ
Hi my name is Larry,
ReplyDeleteI had wanted to buy one but it was way too pricy for me and I dont know enough about the fuel consumption. How long does it take to come to full boil. the amount of time to boil is crucial. Less time to boil less fuel you use. that would be my concern. Also is it multi fuel. do you have to use fuel canisters ONLY or can you use liquid fuel from a msr bottle and pump.
It takes about 2:20 to boil 500 ml in my experience. MSR's official figure is 2:30.
DeleteThis is a canister gas stove only.
HJ