How does the Windburner Combo differ from a PocketRocket?

The Windburner is an integrated system with a windproof radiant burner, regulator, pot and skillet. A PocketRocket is a bare canister stove you pair with your own cookware. The Windburner trades weight and flexibility for wind resistance and steady output.

Is it enough for two people?

Yes. The 2.5 L pot and 8-inch skillet are sized for cooking for two, and MSR positions the kit for small groups.

How long does a canister last?

MSR rates about 95 minutes of burn time per 8 oz canister, with a boil time of roughly 6.2 minutes per liter.

Does it work in cold weather?

The pressure regulator keeps output steadier as the canister cools, which helps in cold and wind. It is still a canister stove, so very cold conditions call for canister-warming tricks.

The remote WindBurner stove system, a 2.5 L nonstick pot, an 8-inch nonstick skillet, a locking strainer lid and two folding Talon handles.

Can I use my own pots on the burner?

The burner is designed around MSR's integrated pot and skillet, so other cookware is not a supported match.

Where is the MSR Windburner Combo System cheapest?

At Backcountry, for $309.95, as of our latest check.

MSR Windburner Combo System

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the Windburner Combo highly for windproof performance and steady simmer control, and like having a real skillet on trips. The main complaints are weight and bulk for solo trips and the care the nonstick surfaces need.

What people mention

Wind performancePraisedOwners say the radiant burner keeps going in gusty, exposed campsites where open stoves struggle.
Simmer controlPraisedReviewers like the regulated output for holding a low simmer rather than only a rolling boil.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners find the full kit heavy and bulky for one person.
Nonstick careMixedThe nonstick pot and skillet are liked for cooking, but owners warn they need gentle cleaning to last.
PackabilityPraisedThe components nest together and the lid locks, which owners find easy to carry and store.

About the MSR Windburner Combo System

The MSR Windburner Combo System is a modular camp stove set with one windproof radiant burner. The burner has a pressure regulator, and the canister sits on a stable platform for use in windy conditions.

The set includes a 2.5L nonstick pot and an 8 in nonstick skillet. Both have folding handles for easy packing. The pieces pack together, and the strainer lid locks shut. It is intended for backpacking in a group of two.

Burners

1 main burner

Burner type

Windproof radiant burner with pressure regulator

Boil time

6.2 min per liter

Burn time

95 min per 8 oz canister

Pot

2.5L nonstick

Skillet

8 in nonstick