years of backpacking have proven this stove's worth. It may not be as easy to use as a gas cartride, but is always reliable. The shaker jet keeps fuel running smoothly and it works in all types of weather. The It'l designation says it will handle may fuel types and really comes in handy when you are traveling or short on white gas.
It is tough to get an even simmer, but try to find a traditional stove that is easy! You can't beat the packability or boil time, though.

The international 600 is a very versital stove and has never failed me no matter what the conditions are. It is very efficient and fits nicely in most cookware pots that have lids which gives a great deal of protection while in your pack

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The best thing about this product is that it's easily field maintainable. It burns hotter than a blow torch. It uses white gas which is really economical. Downsides: Can be tricky to light at first. Use very little fuel to prime; you can always open the fuel valve to heat the stove some more, but if you overprime, it takes some time to burn off the excess fuel. Get a canister stove such as a GAZ or Peak 1 Xtreme for the most ease of use. Simmering: Requires attention, but is very doable. My pancakes come out just fine. However, I wouldn't want to simmer for a hour with the Whisperlite. The trick is to just prime the fuel pump 3-4 times. If there is not enough pressure, you can always add 1-2 strokes for more pressure. You'll know if you have enough pressure when you prime the priming cup. The fuel should come out slowly. If no fuel comes out, you need more pressure.

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used a Coleman, but never owned one Gaz - easy to light, fuel is expensive

This compact light stove really puts out the heat. If you ever try it at night, it glows red/white hot. It simmers a little better when you use less pressure in the fuel bottle. The shaker jet is a really great idea and keeps maintenance down to a minimum. Although it can use many different kinds of fuels, I would recommend sticking to MSR white gas. It has never clogged on me using the MSR fuel. Using the heat reflector really improves efficiency.

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Great stove. I've had it for two years and only recently came to my first problem with it. My pump broke but was easily fixed by purchasing a new one for very cheap. There are always many spare parts but you will find them unneccesary most of the time. It packs up small and light and uses many different types of fuel. This is a plus when traveling.

I like the whisperlite 600 expedition stove because it is almost maintenance free to operate. The fuel jet is the only thing part that i have had a problem with in the past 6 years or so. If using unleaded gasoline the tip clogs up from carbon flakes more often thanwhen using white gas stove fuel. The 2 piece pump plunger retainer can be prevented from comming out durring pumoing operations by placing a small amount of hot melt glue over the slots that retain it so it can not come out. the hot glue can be easly pealed off when plunger cup oiling is needed. i have had no problems yet with the pump assembly clogging from debree in the fuel. Priming and starting only took a couple tries to get the process down pat. I have tried several propain canister type stoves but prefer this model for ease of finding fuel in othjer countries and in the back country here at home. works well when used with a snow shovel for winter time cooking and snow melting. Use the windscrees provided to help with shorter cooking times. also pre filter your water so only heating verses boiling is required for a hot instant meal or drink. This has allowed me to use 1.5 to 2 ozs. per day on Spring/Summer/Fall trips where the water supply is not frozen. Much more fuel will be required to melt & boil snow for meals and drinking. This stove will not simmer on its own. Mainly on or off. To simmer takes constant attention to keep stove from going out or boiling over the pot of food. Backpackers and climbers and hikers should closely consider this stove for it's moderate cost, rugged construction, low maintenance requirements. not a good choice for one pot type meals that need to simmer on low heat for very long. easy to use in any season and in most weather conditions.

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Customer service was able to help me find a local dealer to obtain a new pump after a friends dog chewed up my stoves fuel pump.

This stove is small, compact, lightweight, easy to light, and boils water quickly. Some don't like the white gas bottle needed but I find it cheaper and more convenient than the canned fuels. It is also quite versatile in the types of gas that you can use with it. Great buy for backpacking.

The Whisperlite Internationale 600 is the perfect all purpose backpacking stove. I've used it climbing on Mt Rainier, where I appreciated the light weight and easy lighting. I've taken it car camping and even used it during the occasional power outtage. My only complaint about the stove is the fact that it lacks the fine controls to simmer.

For the most part I simply boil water with it. But on extended multi day trips it is nice to vary the menu, and having the ability to simmer would be apreciated.

My Overall impression: This stove is an excellent value as it is very reliable and offers great versatility.

I have owned the wisperlight internatinal for about four years now after a great recamendation from a very trusted friend. The stove worked great until just a few months ago it started to leak around the pump. This was not good consiedring I was at almost 12 thousand feet on the way to the top of Mt Charlston here in Nevada. Me and my partner gave it a overhaul with a 12 dollar kit from the store. It took about five minutes and it was very easy. Now it workes like a brand new stove I was so happy to have my stove back and working. I cant wait to get out again just to use my stove I highly recamend it to any one who wants the divesity of alteritive fules and who is looking to go light. This stove comes with a convenient little carrying case. The stove folds up small makeing it purfuct for backpackers, mountiners or even climbers. just this weekend me and three friends went on a climbing road trip, we where car camping so we had charcol to bar-b-que, after starting the brikets I pulled out my stove set put the three strong stable legs through to heat relecting aluminum unscred the cap on the fuel bottle and put in the pump this time we hapened to be cooking with colmen fuel because I find that is what works best but you can use carsean or even desil. Anyway I was cooking a big pot of alfrado for four of us that got done before the meat on the bar-b-que so I even recamend this for car campers.For your money you cant beat it.

An excellent item when you are in the backcountry and surviving on dehydrated food packs. Boils water in a heartbeat but cools fast enough to get you to bed (or back on the trail) quick. My hint for you: aluminum tent stakes (3). This stove is very unstable due to the wire connecting the fuel cannister. Staking down its tripod stand will save you spilt water (a life saver when H2O is scarce). A good piece of equipment that, in 5 years, has needed little care from me.