Light camping equipment and supplies...

[jeremy]

Is there any retailer in Indiana that deals with light camping equipment and supplies. Specifically MSR Stoves.

Thanks

 

[6birds]

Extreme Outfitters had MSR stoves, but I haven't been to the new store yet. Gander on the South side had them, not sure about the North side store.

 

[Slab]

something to think about might be to check out equipment designed for kayakers camping needs. the lighter the better in a boat and in a SHTF bag too.

 

[snorko]

Top Spot in Evansville carries a lot of top quality light weight equipment.

 

[6birds]

I've had an MSR Whisperlite International for over 10 years, use white gas primarily, but have tried kerosene just to test it, never tried gasoline, heard it is smelly but convenient in some areas (Mexico). So simple to operate, my 7 year old can safely start it and get ramen or a sack of stew going in minutes, and the darn thing is durable. All I've ever had to do is change the o-rings and keep some fuel gel close for really cold weather.

 

[Woodsman]

You might also look for a JetBoil personal cooking system. Everything fits in one container about the size of a quart mason jar.

here is a link: Personal Cooking System (PCS) | Jetboil

I really like this for just myself. For larger groups a different stove version might be more useful.

 

[Dr Falken]

I've had an MSR Whisperlite International for over 10 years, use white gas primarily, but have tried kerosene just to test it, never tried gasoline, heard it is smelly but convenient in some areas (Mexico). So simple to operate, my 7 year old can safely start it and get ramen or a sack of stew going in minutes, and the darn thing is durable. All I've ever had to do is change the o-rings and keep some fuel gel close for really cold weather.

I bought mine in 1994 and it's excellent. Nice and light, but a little hard to modulate, like simmering, but will boil water fast. Easy to work on too.

 

[jeremy]

I've had an MSR Whisperlite International for over 10 years, use white gas primarily, but have tried kerosene just to test it, never tried gasoline, heard it is smelly but convenient in some areas (Mexico). So simple to operate, my 7 year old can safely start it and get ramen or a sack of stew going in minutes, and the darn thing is durable. All I've ever had to do is change the o-rings and keep some fuel gel close for really cold weather.

I bought mine in 1994 and it's excellent. Nice and light, but a little hard to modulate, like simmering, but will boil water fast. Easy to work on too.

Due to an unfortunate, and purely accidental event my Whisperlite International has met an untimely demise. I have had it 10ish years. loved it that is why I want to replace it with a like unit. I have run everything though it to include for a fuel at one point in time or another. Gasoline to diesel to alcohol. Almost indestutible, just not completey soldier proof... As demenstrated by the Private who managed to kill mine... Sigh...

 

[Zoub]

I hate to say it but Dick's has some MSR stoves. For such a tailgate party oriented store, kind of surpirses me. Gander does too, BassPro might.

For MSR hard to beat REI's web site or campmor.

 

[6birds]

Due to an unfortunate, and purely accidental event my Whisperlite International has met an untimely demise. I have had it 10ish years. loved it that is why I want to replace it with a like unit. I have run everything though it to include for a fuel at one point in time or another. Gasoline to diesel to alcohol. Almost indestutible, just not completey soldier proof... As demenstrated by the Private who managed to kill mine... Sigh...

If I ever killed mine, I think I would replace it with the same model. I know there are models that may simmer better than the Whisper, but most of my use is boiling a pot of water for soup stew, and it goes from my pack, wide open to boil, then back to my pack.

I have friends that have used the solid fuel canister stoves, but they don't boil water in Montana at 10 below like the Whisper does.

 

[JimR]

Backcountryoutlet.com and REIoutlet.com typically have some good deals.

 

[Smitty506th]

There is a place in Bloomington. I think it is called J L Waters and then online you could look at REI. I would go with the multi-fuel versions of stoves. Most run off white gas, propane or butane but there are models that can run off gasoline, diesel or whatever you can get to burn.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

I have a brunton raptor that works real well. Its an isobutane canister supplied stove, super easy piezo electric ignition. Tough construction.

 

[jeremy]

The trick for me is that I will want a multi-fuel stove, not an isobutane. Isobutane is difficult at best to find most of the places that I go.

I did stop in at JL Waters here in Bloomington.

I am leaning towards an MSR Whisperlite International. Has anyone used one of the MSR XGR Internationals? How loud are they? Are the as dependable, and durable as the Whisperlites?

 

[6birds]

MSR WhisperLite Shaker Jet Backpacking Stove

This just in, REI has this stove on sale for $60, pretty good deal.

 

[Go Devil]

Sterno

Less than $10.00

Kroger

 

[6birds]

... and when using sterno, how long does it take to boil a quart of water at 6000' when the temp is 15 F? Anyone?

 

[jeremy]

I think it falls into the act of God category...

 

[jeremy]

Sterno

Less than $10.00

Kroger

And when you burn all the fuel out of it then what...

 

[whipfinish]

Rusted Moon Outfitters in Broad Ripple will treat you right. Good people that know the outdoors and use the gear they sell. Henry Miller owns the shop and he came from Galyans. God Rest their soul...we miss them greatly.