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MSR Reactor Stove

★★★★★
4.7

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Powerful (54)
  • Easy to light (45)
  • Easy to clean (38)
  • Compact (33)
  • Lightweight (25)
  • Stable (22)
  • Great temperature control (17)
  • Fast boil (5)
  • Efficient (2)
  • Versatile (2)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (19)
  • Poor temperature control (17)
  • Hard to clean (3)
  • Difficult to light (2)
  • Extreme outdoor temps (1)
  • Handle popped off (1)
  • Limited to boiling water (1)
  • Not ready to use with pan (1)
  • Only one size pot (1)
  • Performance at altitude (1)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (56)
  • Hiking (41)
  • High altitude (27)
  • Car camping (20)
  • Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
  • Climbing (1)
  • Day trip (1)
  • Instant boiling water (1)
  • Not for fastpoacking (1)
  • Sea kayaking/canoeing (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Altrec

The revolutionary new MSR Reactor Stove is the fastest-boiling, most fuel-efficient, stove system ever made. The MSR Reactor Stove offers unprecedented canister stove performance in challenging conditions, including superior wind protection and consistent flame output at all fuel levels. It's also compact and easy to use, comprising a patent-pending canister stove and a high-efficiency 1.7-liter pot that makes it great for everything from solo trips to cooking for groups of up to three people. Recent Awards include: Editors' Choice 2007: Backpacker Magazine, Best in Gear Award: Rock and Ice, ISPO Outdoor Award, I.D. Winner 2007 Design Review. Please note that this kit does not include the fuel canister. Please order fuel seperately.

Specification Description
Model 11205
UPC 040818112052
Ability to simmer Fair
Average boil time 3 min. 45 sec.
Boil Time 3 min. / liter
Boy Girl Boys,Girls
Burn time (max flame) (100g) 39 minutes
Cold weather use Good
Country Of Origin China
Dimensions 6 x 6 x 7.5 inches
Ease of operation Excellent
Fuel Isobutane
Fuel capacity (Canister) 227 grams
Fuel Type MSR IsoPro/MSR Canister Fuel (Europe)
Ignition Method Push-button
Invoice Title REACTOR COOK SYSTEM
Materials Canister fuel sold separately
Pot stability Excellent
Product Copy Bullet 1 Boils 1 liter of water in just 3 minutes
Product Copy Bullet 10 Easily packable; stove system fits inside pot with locking lid
Product Copy Bullet 11 Important note: Due to Department of Transportation restrictions, we are not allowed to ship pressurized fuel cannisters. Fuel may still be purchased
Product Copy Bullet 2 Combines canister stove and 1.7-liter pot into a compact unit
Product Copy Bullet 3 Total wind protection
Product Copy Bullet 4 Uses proprietary fuel blend of conventive/radiant heat for greater heat output
Product Copy Bullet 5 Puck-shaped burner concentrates firepower within windproof steel-mesh chamber
Product Copy Bullet 6 Ultra-stable metal foldover handle
Product Copy Bullet 7 Clear plastic lid (for watching)
Product Copy Bullet 8 In all kinds of weather, cranks out one fast boil after another
Product Copy Bullet 9 Fuel efficient performance-to-weight ratio; burns 22 liters of water per 8-ounce canister
Rock Creek Product # 10875
Stove stability Unavailable
Suggested use Backpacking/mountaineering
TRU Age Filter Big Kids
Type Cannister
Type: Burners Backpacking
Water boiled per 100g fuel 10 liters
Weight 1 lb. 5.6 oz.
Weight Minimum Weight: 21 oz. (595 g) Packaged Weight: 21.6 oz. (612 g)
Weight (w/ no fuel) 20.2 ounces

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MSR Reactor Stove Reviews

 
 
 

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[26 of 26 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[12 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Traded in my Jetboil and won't look back

"I originally purchased the Jetboil Personal Cooking System and later added on a Jetboil 1.5L pot to carry along with it. After much debate, I decided to purchase the MSR Reactor and now will never look back. There are already many reviews on this product, so I'll focus on comparing/contrasting it with the Jetboil because that seems to be the next best product. Things that concerned me most: weight, boil time, ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 04, 2009 by Dr. Science

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
NO GO IN SNOW!!!

"This thing might be cool in fair weather, but its not a mountaineers tool. THE CONS: The hype about the pressure regulator making the fuel run more efficiently is total bull. If the canister is sitting in snow, the stove quickly weakens to a whimpy simmer which make snow melt times pathetic. When they say not to use it in a tent, they arent kidding either, mine belches a 24 inch fireball every time I light it..." Read Full Review »

Dec 20, 2007 by Lajhanata

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MSR Reactor Stove Review

Good Stove

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Poor temperature control

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
 

"I used this stove on a 4 night trip in the Sierra's. Elevation ranged from 9,000' to 11,100' and temps from 29 to 52 deg F. Most usage was in a 5-8 knot wind. I left the fuel outside the bivy sack at night. The stove boiled water in these conditions extremely fast.



I used one 8 oz fuel cani …"  Read Full Review »

Reactor with homemade base

Reactor with homemade base
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 18 2010
Bike Tele
State of Jefferson
I am:
  • Outdoor Professional
 

[26 of 26 customers found this review helpful]

MSR Reactor Stove Review

Traded in my Jetboil and won't look back

★★★★★
5.0

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    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Easy to Light
  • Great temperature control

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • High Altitude
  • Hiking
 

"I originally purchased the Jetboil Personal Cooking System and later added on a Jetboil 1.5L pot to carry along with it. After much debate, I decided to purchase the MSR Reactor and now will never look back. There are already many reviews on this product, so I'll focus on comparing/contrasting it wi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 4 2009
Dr. Science
Washington, DC
I am:
  • Casual Adventurer
 

[3 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

MSR Reactor Stove Review

BOMBPROOF!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Easy to Light
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Poor temperature control

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"I'm not one who normally writes reviews on products, having said that, I felt compelled to write a review on this exceptionally designed stove. From start to finish I can have a hot meal, i.e. Mountain House DEHY, in less than 10 minutes!!! Thats from initial lighting to fork in mouth.. I have con …"  Read Full Review »

MSR Reactor

MSR Reactor
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 14 2009
FWSMan
Gulf Coast, USA
I am:
  • Outdoor Professional
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

MSR Reactor Stove Review

cutting corners in the second generation

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Construction quality
  • Poor temperature control

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • High Altitude
 

"The bottom line is that this is a great stove with amazing speed and a big enough pot to be useful (bigger than the Primus EtaExpress, which would be difficult to melt snow with thanks to its tiny size). However, I have two complaints. First of all is the lack of a Piezo lighter. It would be easy …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 25 2009
gear engineer
pacific northwest
I am:
  • Avid Adventurer
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MSR Reactor Stove Review

Oh, the weather outside is frightful...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Easy to Light
  • Efficient
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Alpine Climbing
  • Backpacking
  • High Altitude
 

"...Let it snow...



This thing is an oven. MSR's graphs that are provided on their box are certainly accurate as well. At 7500 feet this thing had no problem with melting snow and probably enjoyed the chance to show off. People like to worry about stoves that run off of isobutane/propane because …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 14 2010
J.Ray
Oregon
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
 
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