MSR Windburner vs Jetboil Sumo Cooking System

The MSR Windburner is the better pick for solo trips in wind and cold, and the Jetboil Sumo is the better pick for two to four people who want one pot for group meals. The Windburner's regulated radiant burner holds output in bad weather and its 1 L pot nests with a bowl and drinking lid. The Sumo boils a liter slightly faster and holds 1.8 L, so it feeds a group, but it is heavier and less wind-focused. Owners of both praise fast boils and steady simmer control; the Windburner draws more praise for wind and cold, the Sumo for capacity.

• Choose the MSR Windburner if you cook solo, often in wind or cold, and want a compact regulated system that packs into its own pot.
• Choose the Jetboil Sumo if you usually cook for two to four people and want a larger pot with a regulated burner for group boiling and simmering.