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MSR Windburner vs Jetboil Flash

Buy the Jetboil Flash for solo backpacking and fast boils: it is lighter (371 g vs 433 g), boils 16 oz in about 2 minutes, and costs $95.00 at AHS Rescue as of November 8, 2026. Buy the MSR Windburner for cold, windy, high-altitude trips where the pressure regulator and windproof radiant burner keep output steady, at $199.95 at Backcountry as of November 8, 2026. The Flash costs roughly half as much and is the better value for most three-season campers.

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MSR
MSR Windburner

MSR Windburner

$189.95at Alaska Mountaineering & HikingObserved Nov 2, 2026, 5:59 PM
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Choose the MSR Windburner if you cook in wind and cold, want regulated output down to a simmer, and need a secure locking pot you can hold by the handle.

Pros
  • Regulated burner keeps power steady in wind and cold
  • Boils 18 L per 100 g canister, about 80% more than the Flash
  • Locks pot to stove and canister for safe handheld pouring
  • Includes a 0.5 L bowl and BPA-free straining lid
  • Simmers, not just boils
Cons
  • Costs about $105 more than the Flash
  • Heavier at 433 g
  • Slower 4.5-minute boil for 1 L
  • Only one store prices it new, so discounting is limited
Jetboil
Jetboil Flash

Jetboil Flash

4.9(100 ratings)
$95.00at AHS RescueObserved at 12:02 PM
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Choose the Jetboil Flash if you want the lightest, fastest, cheapest boil for one or two people in normal conditions.

Pros
  • Boils 16 oz in about 2 minutes
  • Light at 371 g and packs into its own cup
  • $95.00 at AHS Rescue as of November 8, 2026
  • Turn-and-click igniter and color-changing heat indicator
  • Wide accessory range: coffee press, skillet, hanging kit
Cons
  • No pressure regulator, so cold and wind slow it down
  • Uses about 10 L of water per 100 g can, less efficient than the Windburner
  • Boil-focused with limited simmer control
  • Some owners report rough plastic at the lid spout

What separates them

MSR WindburnerJetboil Flash
Weight433 g minimum371 g
Boil time (1 L)4.5 minutesAbout 2 minutes for 16 oz
Heat output7,000 BTU/hr5,300 BTU/hr
Wind and cold performanceWindproof radiant burner with pressure regulator holds outputNo regulator; output drops in cold and wind
Simmer controlBoil-to-simmer controlBoil-focused; less fine control
Fuel use18 L boiled per 100 g canister10 L per 100 g JetPower can
Included pot and bowl1.0 L pot plus 0.5 L bowl and straining lid1.0 L FluxRing cup with measuring-cup base
Price$199.95 at Backcountry as of November 8, 2026$95.00 at AHS Rescue as of November 8, 2026

Price history

$199.95$95.00
Nov 2Nov 8
  • MSR Windburner: lowest $189.95 on Nov 2 at Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking; $199.95 on Nov 8.
  • Jetboil Flash: lowest $95.00 on Nov 2 at Arizona Hiking Shack; $95.00 on Nov 8.

Prices at every store

MSR Windburner

  • BackcountryNew

    In stock

    $199.95Free shippingObserved at 12:34 PM
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  • Alaska Mountaineering & HikingNew

    Availability unknown

    $189.95Observed Nov 2, 2026, 5:59 PM
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  • REINew

    Availability unknown

    $199.95Observed Nov 5, 2026, 9:31 PM
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  • Backcountry.comNew

    Availability unknown

    $199.95Observed Nov 5, 2026, 9:31 PM
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Jetboil Flash

  • AHS RescueNew

    In stock

    $95.00Observed at 12:02 PM
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  • Arizona Hiking ShackNew

    Availability unknown

    $95.00Observed at 12:02 PM
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by darlelaf0 (98.1% positive, 201 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $104.00Free shippingObserved at 12:02 PM
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  • DICK'S Sporting GoodsNew

    Availability unknown

    $129.99Observed Nov 2, 2026, 6:33 PM
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Specs compared

SpecMSR WindburnerJetboil Flash
Weight0.43 kg371 g, Less than 400 g
FoldabilityYes (canister support legs fold away)Foldable arms (Pot Support 2.0)
MaterialHard-anodized aluminum (pot)Stainless steel (burner)
Fuel TypeCanister fuelJetPower
Number Of BurnersOne1
Heat Output7,000 BTU/hr5300 BTU/h
Boil Time4.5 minutes (1 liter of water with MSR IsoPro)120 seconds
Burner TypeRadiant burnerDual Burner
Power OutputConsistent power (due to pressure regulator)1.5 kW
Cooking Surface Size1-liter pot1.0L (FluxRing cooking pot)
Ignition TypeIgnition sparkerRotary, Turn-and-click igniter, Turn-and-click …
Fuel Capacity100 gram (fuel canister)10 liters (per 100g JetPower Can)
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SpecMSR WindburnerJetboil Flash
ServingsPersonal, Solo1-2 People
Body MaterialHard-anodized aluminum (pot)Plastic (measuring cup), Anodized aluminum (pot…
Grate MaterialSteel (course-wire disc)Aluminum
Use CaseBoiling waterBoiling water, Backpacking
Group SizeSolo1-2 People
Burner SizeLarger (compared to JetBoil Zip)—
Cooking Surface TypeGrill—
Weather ResistanceWindproof—
Length4.5 in (11.5 cm)—

What reviewers say

MSR Windburner

Owners rate the Windburner highly for windproof performance and fast, consistent boils in cold and exposed conditions. The main complaints are its solo-only capacity, limited simmering, and price.

What people mention
  • Wind resistancePraisedOwners say the radiant burner keeps boiling in wind that blows out conventional stoves.
  • Boil speedPraisedUsers report fast boils, close to MSR's 4.5-minute-per-liter claim.
  • Cold performancePraisedThe pressure regulator is credited with steady output as canisters chill.
  • CapacityCriticisedThe 1.0 L pot is seen as strictly solo; couples find it too small.

Jetboil Flash

  • 4.9 / 5100 ratings

Reviewers consistently praise the Flash for very fast boils, a compact and well-built design, and reliability over years of use, including during a winter power outage. One owner was unhappy with rough plastic around the drink spout on the lid.

What people mention
  • Boil speedPraisedOwners say water boils in about two minutes, fast enough for quick meals and coffee.
  • PackabilityPraisedThe burner and a 100 g canister nest inside the pot, which reviewers like for tight packs.
  • Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe it as well-engineered and still working after many years.

Questions and answers

Which is better for cold-weather camping?
The MSR Windburner. Its pressure regulator and windproof radiant burner keep output steady when temperatures drop, while the Flash loses power in cold and wind.
Is the Windburner worth the extra $105?
Only if you camp in wind, cold or at altitude, or want simmer control and the extra bowl. For normal three-season trips the Flash does the same job for less.
Which boils water faster?
The Jetboil Flash. It boils 16 oz in about 2 minutes; the Windburner takes 4.5 minutes for 1 L.
Which uses less fuel?
The Windburner. It boils about 18 L per 100 g canister versus about 10 L for the Flash, so canisters last longer.
Which is lighter to carry?
The Flash at 371 g versus 433 g for the Windburner, a difference of about 62 g.
Can either cook real meals, not just boil water?
The Windburner simmers, which suits rehydrating meals and light cooking. The Flash is boil-focused, though owners use it for simple meals with the pot support and skillet accessories.

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Width
4.5 in (11.5 cm)
—
Height7.1 in (18 cm)—
Volume1.0 liters—
Minimum weight433 g—
Packaged weight465 g—
Dimensions11.5 × 11.5 × 18 cm—
Burn timeapprox. 95 min—
Water boiled per canister18 L—
Maximum pot fill0.6L—
Bowl capacity470ml—
Speed—Fast Boil
Fuel Consumption—10 liters of water per 100g JetPower Can
Fuel Level Indicator—No
Supported Accessories—Coffee press, FluxRing cooking pot, Hanging kit…
Typical Users—Backpackers, Campers
Power Source—Gas
Type of Gas—Propane, Butane
No. of Main Burners (pcs)—1
Set—Yes
  • Fuel usePraisedOwners report good fuel economy, roughly 10 liters of boiled water per 100 g canister.