MSR Dragonfly Compact Liquid Fuel Camping and Backpacking Stove
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About MSR Dragonfly Compact Liquid Fuel Camping and Backpacking Stove
Overall Feedback:
78% positive
68% impressed by the boil time, but 32% found it slower
The stove is very fuel efficient and boils water in 3-4 minutes.
I can boil water quickly in rain, snow, and wind with the stove.
My experience shows that the boil time for white gas published by MSR is inaccurate. It is closer to 5 or 5.5 minutes.
I can boil 2 cups of water in 10 minutes, but I've seen people boil 1 liter in just a few minutes.
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79% appreciated the durable construction, but 21% experienced issues
The stove's lightweight and durable construction, unmatched stability, multiple fuel use, and eco-friendliness are its best features.
The stove has unmatched stability, multiple fuel use, a light and durable construction, and does not contribute to landfill waste.
The stove doesn't seem very substantial and it is the only real issue I have with it.
The maintenance described in the user manual seems daunting with many O-rings and tiny-tubes that could be a liability on an extended trail hike.
75% found it easy to use
The stove is very easy to use and fairly compact. It did an admirable job.
The temperature control of this stove is easy to use and helps me heat up various foods at the correct temperature.
I find this stove easy to light and it operates without making spitting noises. It just works well.
This stove is more user-friendly with adjustable heat settings that use less gas than most other stoves. The stand is easier to use, causing less spills and providing more stability than the whisperlite. It also heats water much faster.
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71% praised the flame control
I can easily cook pancakes and other light food in light pans without burning them thanks to the impressive flame control on this stove.
I appreciate the stove's flame control feature, which allows for precise control over the flame, particularly when cooking that requires a low simmer.
The flame control on this stove is impressive. It easily cooks pancakes and the like in light pans without burning them.
I appreciate the stove's feature of precise flame control, especially the ability to take the flame down to the lowest simmer.
87% liked the portable design, while 13% thought it was bulky
The stove collapses to a third of its size, making it small enough to fit in most cookware.
The stove is fairly compact and comes with a handy pouch, making it easy to carry while camping or backpacking.
The product is portable and can be used with various fuels including unleaded gas, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and white gas.
The cooking base is sturdy enough for huge stockpots and can be folded up nice and compact, making it portable.
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