WhisperLite™ Universal Stove

Boiled water in about three minutes at 9,000 feet, which honestly surprised me for a stove this light. The fuel line swaps between canisters and white gas without any tools, so I stopped carrying two stoves. Solid little workhorse.

Switching between canister gas and liquid fuel mid-trip was seamless, and the simmer control held a steady flame even in gusty conditions. It packs down small enough to disappear into my cook kit, which I really appreciate on longer carries.

Boiled water in what felt like record time on a windy ridge last weekend, and the hybrid-fuel versatility really shines when you're not sure what you'll find at the resupply. The simmer control is precise enough that I actually cooked a proper pasta dinner, not just dehydrated mush. This thing earns