Simmerlite Replacement

[Tipi Walter]

Now that MSR has dumped and discontinued their Simmerlite stove---and it's my fave---what would be a good MSR replacement? XGK-EX? Whisperlite Universal? Whisperlite International? Just plain Whisperlite? All these stoves are heavier than the Simmerlite so what are THEY THINKING!!

[coach lou]

Now that MSR has dumped and discontinued their Simmerlite stove---and it's my fave---what would be a good MSR replacement? XGK-EX? Whisperlite Universal? Whisperlite International? Just plain Whisperlite? All these stoves are heavier than the Simmerlite so what are THEY THINKING!!

does the Simmerlite have that external fuel bottle?

[Tipi Walter]

does the Simmerlite have that external fuel bottle?

Yeah, it's in their white gas line up and was I think their lightest white gas stove.

[swjohnsey]

I use a Whisperlite International when weight is a issue and a Dragonfly when it is not.

[coach lou]

I use a Whisperlite International when weight is a issue and a Dragonfly when it is not.

Mine is in the 'Car camping w/Groups' kit.....

[Rasty]

My Whisperlite is almost twenty years old and still works. I had to replace about $10 of part a few years ago.

[Thirsty DPD]

My Whisperlite is almost twenty years old and still works. I had to replace about $10 of part a few years ago.

Agree, in 20 yrs. Whisperlite still good; 10 yrs. Simmerlite, good, I really like the stove. Rebuilt pump a couple of times, finally got a new model pump last year.

[Mags]

Maybe it was not selling well? Dunno.

The Dragonfly filled one niche...the Whisperlite another.

The MSR stoves last a while, so hopefully you won't have to replace it any time soon.

[Rasty]

Tipi - If you like the simmerlite just get a new one. http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...01526_11778.do

[Mags]

Interesting thread about why it may have been discontinued:
http://www.spiritburner.com/fusion/s...399/tid/25992/

One person suggests Primus Gravity MFII as a replacement

[Rasty]

Interesting thread about why it may have been discontinued:
http://www.spiritburner.com/fusion/s...399/tid/25992/

One person suggests Primus Gravity MFII as a replacement

I'm guessing that the simmering problems are mostly due to over-pressurizing the fuel bottle. The whisperlite can have the same problem. The solution is not to pump it too much and keep the orifice clean.

[Mags]

I'm guessing that the simmering problems are mostly due to over-pressurizing the fuel bottle. The whisperlite can have the same problem. The solution is not to pump it too much and keep the orifice clean.

Tend to agree. I own both stoves myself. One I had on the AT. The other one was a gift.

[Rasty]

Tend to agree. I own both stoves myself. One I had on the AT. The other one was a gift.

It is a lesson learned the hard way. Stove won't light so pump it some more. It's sputtering so clean out the orifice while it is still sputtering. Jump back when it gives you a Coleman fuel haircut.

[hobby]

Tipi - If you like the simmerlite just get a new one. http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...01526_11778.do

just did 59.95 free shipping

[Grits]

I just got a universal due to the multi fuel set up including canister.

[brotheral]

Just buy another Simmerlite "Ronnie" !!
There's a new one right now on Ebay for "buy it now" price of $60.00. Shipping is $8.00 !!

[Tipi Walter]

Maybe it was not selling well? Dunno.

The Dragonfly filled one niche...the Whisperlite another.

The MSR stoves last a while, so hopefully you won't have to replace it any time soon.

Tipi - If you like the simmerlite just get a new one. http://www.sportchalet.com/product/3...01526_11778.do

My go-to option is to just go ahead and stockpile a couple as they do seem to last and I've seen them for sale online---so far.

Interesting thread about why it may have been discontinued:
http://www.spiritburner.com/fusion/s...399/tid/25992/

One person suggests Primus Gravity MFII as a replacement

Thanks for the link. I'll check out the Primus.

[flemdawg1]

All these stoves are heavier than the Simmerlite so what are THEY THINKING!!

I thought those back breaking loads were a point of pride for you. Going soft?

[Glogg]

I ordered a simmerlite on sale from the sportchalet link given above. Got a box that said Simmerlite, instructions that said simmerlite, a pump assembly, and a stove that doesn't fit the pump. Seems to be a windpro. Feh.

[The Cleaner]

Why not just go with a Svea 123?