MSR SuperFly Stove with Autostart

Comments about MSR SuperFly Stove with Autostart:

This is a great stove. Yea its a little heaver than the pocket rocket and a little more bulky but it is more stable and cooks faster. Even in the winter it lights up like a pro. This is a perfect stove if your a back-country chef. I have had it 6yrs now and the auto ignite still works. Only down side is that its a bit bulky; I have a hard time fitting it in to tiny places that will keep it safe.

Comments about MSR SuperFly Stove with Autostart:

This is the stove to buy.....period. It takes MSR and other companies' fuel cartridges.No more hassles from the TSA or airlines when you travel. Just pack the stove, and buy fuel when you land. No worries about finding a specific brand. I use MSR or GAZ cartridges most of the time. GAZ cartridges are even available overseas, if you travel a lot. The larger 470 gram/1 pound GAZ cartridge makes the base of the stove more stable than a smaller cannister. It is more economical to pay about $1-$2 more for the larger fuel cannister than it is to pay double for 2 smaller cartridges. I seldom buy an 8 ounce cartridege for the stove.
The stove is simple to light, great heat control, and nests inside my GSI double pot cook kit. A fuel cartridge also fits inside this kit if you store the stove elsewhere. I bought my son this stove as well. We just used both of the stoves on a rainy weekend trip to the Presidential Range here in NH. I strongly urged my nephews and brother-in-law to also consider purchasing this stove. They are new to backpacking, and are just starting to buy their own gear. Great performance, simple to operate, good price, lightweight and compact, and no problem finding fuel wherever you go. That should meet the needs of over 75% of the people who need an outdoor stove for cooking. Also good to use in an emergency at home...hurricane, power outages, etc.

Comments about MSR SuperFly Stove with Autostart:

This was a gift and the recipient was very pleased.I have used a similar unit without the ignition feature and it was excellent.

Comments about MSR SuperFly Stove with Autostart:

This stove is awesome. Lights fast, is stable, and has a highly adjustable flame. Boils water really quick. Simmers nicely.

The auto ignite feature is great.

It is a little bit bulky, so packing it can be a little tricky. Nest it in a pot, and you're good to go.

Comments about MSR SuperFly Stove with Autostart:

Here's the deal. I aspire to be ultralight and this sucker fit the bill. But, I used it for a week on the AT and spilled my stuff 3 times. Maybe I have a tremor or something, but for me this stove was positively dangerous. Also, took a long time to get my water boiling.

Disclaimer: I am by no means a "backcountry chef". Boiling water and adding it to stuff is the extent of my cooking. I crave simplicity.

So, I switched to JetBoil. Ancient Indian saying: "HE WHO HAS THE JET BOIL EATS FIRST!!!!" Downside - definitely not ultralight. I don't care cause' that baby is sweet.