Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.46 x 6.18 x 5.31 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 4 x 6 inches |
Item Weight | 14.1 Ounces |
Brand Name | MSR |
Country of Origin | United States |
Warranty Description | 3-Year Manufacturer Limited |
Model Name | Dragonfly |
Color | Red |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | unisex |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | MSR |
Part Number | 11774 |
Model Year | 2008 |
Included Components | Stove, Heat Reflector, Windscreen, Small Parts Kit, Instructions, Fuel Pump, Stuff Sack |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
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Brand | MSR |
Fuel Type | Auto, Kerosene, Jet, White gas, Diesel |
Material | Aluminum |
Product Dimensions | 4"L x 4"W x 6"H |
Power Source | fuel_powered |
Item Weight | 14.1 Ounces |
About this item
- Dual-valve design provides unrivaled flame control, enabling it to deliver precision simmer-to-boil-control
- Extra wide pot supports provide stability for pots and pans up to 10" in diameter, making this stove ideal for group cooking
- Efficient suspended burner cup design enables the stove to burn hot and strong while reducing the heat lost to the ground
- Compact design folds down to 1/3 of its working size and fits in a two-liter pot for easy storage
- Shaker Jet technology and smart engineering allow complete cleaning and maintenance in the field
- Includes fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack
- Made in the USA. Minimum weight: 14.1 oz (0.40 kg). Size: 4 in W x 4 in L x 6 in H
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In 1969, Seattle engineer and lifelong mountaineer Larry Penberthy formed Mountain Safety Research as a one-man crusade dedicated to improving the safety of climbing equipment. The fuel behind Larry's passionate fire was a simple belief that still drives our team today:
The idea that better, safer, more reliable equipment is the key to unlocking greater adventures.
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Designing for Durability and Longevity
We build products to last, offering outdoor enthusiasts more adventures and reducing the amount of goods piling up in landfills.
Our first priority is to design and manufacture durable, long-lasting products. Extensive testing—both in-house and in the field—allows us to ensure that our products will stand up to the wear and tear to which our customers subject their gear.
Our products have stood the test of time, and we often hear stories from customers who are still using MSR stoves from the 1980s. We believe in what we make and stand behind it.
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MSR has always been a company of engineers, inventors and unruly dreamers. Larry Penberthy started the company in 1969 on a personal crusade against unsafe equipment. Today, we’re still an intrepid team obsessed with creating the most reliable, high-performance gear possible. We believe the greatest innovations are inspired by and made for the world’s unruly dreamers and their explorations.
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Extra Wide Pot SupportsWide pot supports hold up to 10" maximum diameter pots or fry pans for group cooking |
EfficientSuspended burner cup enables the stove to burn hot and strong while reducing heat lost to the ground |
Multi-FuelBurns white gas, kerosene, unleaded auto fuel, diesel, and jet fuel. |
Made in the U.S.AMade in Seattle, USA |
Precision flame control with large-pot stability
The Dragonfly stove takes precision-simmering performance and puts it in a chassis that’s built to handle a variety of fuels and the frequent use dished-out by global vagabonds.
MSR Liquid Stoves
MSR liquid fuel stoves are the epitome of reliability. These time-tested machines remain the mainstay of backpackers, mountain guides and outdoor chefs for their four-season performance, large-pot stability, multi-fuel capabilities and dependable engineering.
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Weight | 14.1 oz | 13.2 oz | 9.5 oz | 13.2 oz | 11.2 oz |
Size | 4 in x 4 in 4 x 6 in | 4 in x 4 in 4 x 6 in | 4 in x 4 in 4 x 6 in | 4 in x 4 in 4 x 6 in | 4 in x 4 in 4 x 6 in |
Burn time (white gas) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel | Approximately 126 minutes | Approximately 109 minutes | Approximately 136 minutes | Approximately 110 minutes | Approximately 110 minutes |
Includes | Fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included.) | Fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included.) | Fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included.) | Fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included.) | Fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included) |
Country of Origin | Made in Seattle, USA | Made in Seattle, USA | Made in Seattle, USA | Made in Seattle, USA | Made in Seattle, USA |
Compatible with Canister Fuel | ✓ | ||||
Shaker Jet Technology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Product Description
Product Description
The MSR Dragonfly Portable Camping and Backpacking Stove is ideal for outdoor use and global travel. Durable and collapsible, the Dragonfly features precision-simmering performance, and is designed to burn a variety of fuels, making it easy to use just about anywhere for outdoor cooking. The stove boils one liter of water in just 3.5 minutes, and the dual-valve makes it easy to go from a simmer to a rolling boil at the twist of a knob. Suited to all kind of adventures, the tough, stable base handles pots, pans, and outdoor cookware up to 10-inches in diameter, making it ideal for group and guide service settings. The suspended burner cup promotes efficiency, and reduces heat lost to the ground for faster food prep. The MSR Dragonfly Portable Camping and Backpacking Stove is easily maintained in the field, thanks to Shaker Jet technology, which cleans the stove with just a few shakes. Stove weighs 14 ounces, measures 10.5x7x4 inches open, and collapses to 3.5x3.5x6.5 inches for convenient transport. Manufacturer’s limited 3-year warranty. Made in the USA.
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The Dragonfly liquid-fuel camp stove offers precision-simmering in a chassis that’s built to handle a variety of fuels, and the frequent use dished out by rough-and-tumble backpackers. Rugged and stable, it excels in institutional and guide service settings. Its dual-valve design gives you the flame control you need for evenly heating large pots, up to nine inches maximum diameter, and heats up remarkably quickly with just the turn of a knob.
The compact stove lights quickly and easily with the strike of a match.
The package includes:
- Fuel pump
- Windscreen
- Heat reflector
- Small-parts kit
- Instructions
- Stuff sack
- Fuel bottle sold separately
Features
- Flame Control: The dual-valve design of the Dragonfly enables it to deliver precision simmer-to-boil control with a simple twist of the flame adjuster
- Extra Wide Pot Supports: Three wide pot supports hold larger MSR pots or fry pans up to nine inches in diameter for group cooking
- Multi-Fuel: Burns white gas, kerosene, unleaded auto fuel, diesel, and jet fuel
- Compact: Folds to one-third of its working size and fits in a two-liter MSR pot for easy storage
- Efficient: The suspended burner cup enables the stove to burn hot and strong while reducing heat lost to the ground
- Field Maintainable: Shaker Jet technology and smart engineering allows complete cleaning and maintenance in the field
Specifications
- 14-ounce minimum weight
- One-pound, two-ounce packed weight
- Burn times with 20 ounces of fuel:
- 126 minutes with white gas
- 153 minutes with kerosene
- 136 minutes with diesel
- Boil time for one liter of fluid:
- 3.5 minutes with white gas
- 3.9 minutes with kerosene
- 3.5 minutes with diesel
- Water boiled per ounce of fuel:
- 1.6 liters with white gas
- 1.7 liters with kerosene
- 1.7 liters with diesel
- Made in Seattle, Washington
Lifetime Warranty
MSR products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.About MSR
MSR is part of a company named Cascade Designs, started by three friends and former Boeing engineers -- Jim Lea, Neil Anderson, and John Burroughs -- who were laid off from the aeronautics giant in 1971. Outdoor enthusiasts looking for the next great gear idea, they went on to design the world's first self-inflating mattress, the Therm-A-Rest. Today, Cascade Designs remains a private, family-owned company that has grown to be one of the most respected outdoor manufacturers in the world.
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ASIN | B000BBGQ7O |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #113,485 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #55 in Camping Backpacking Stoves |
Date First Available | June 26, 2003 |
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Customers like the size, heat, quality and performance of the portable stove. For example, they mention it's compact, heats up quick, allows decent control over heat and is well made. Some appreciate the performance, saying it works well and boils quickly. That said, opinions are mixed on the noise level.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the portable stove. They mention that it is an amazing little stove, and is able to cook really good meals with it when camping. They also say that it's a good camping stove for those who like to have options, and a great stove for backpacking. Customers also say it'll allow for full control of flame to simmer, and that it excels at cooking a variety of foods. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.
"...But after using it, I must admit it's a better design, less bulky, lighter, and more effective at blocking wind from all directions...." Read more
"...I can also say this product is well-thought of, well manufactured, and I can feel the quality built in...." Read more
"In Short, a good camping stove for those who like to have options.I am a novice camper, so all you pros out there: give me some slack...." Read more
"...Overall, the MSR Dragonfly is a rugged stove and excels at cooking a variety of foods...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the portable stove. They mention that it's sturdy enough to hold large pots, dependable, and well-made. The cooking base is big and sturdy enough for even huge stockpots, but folds up nice. It fires up every time and has not failed yet.
"...Stability...Large, stable pot supports give peace of mind that my dinner won't end up being seasoned with dirt and leaves.4.)..." Read more
"...I can also say this product is well-thought of, well manufactured, and I can feel the quality built in...." Read more
"...Overall, the MSR Dragonfly is a rugged stove and excels at cooking a variety of foods...." Read more
"...is that I can use larger cookware like a GSI 5 quart pot and it is fully stable and supported...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the portable stove. They mention that it works well, has a perfect flame control, and is very powerful and dependable. Some say that it runs well on jet fuel and that the Simmer works great. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I have only used the MSR SuperFuel so far and it really has worked well with the stove...." Read more
"...The flame has a nice wide spread so that it works very well on larger camp skillets without a single hotspot right in the middle like others..." Read more
"...returned from an ice excursion and took this stove along and it performed flawlessly...." Read more
"...The simmer function works very well, but I think most people will find that it isn't necessary, especially when you can manage this with other stoves..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the portable stove. For example, they say it's easy to use, and the weight is definitely worth it. Some say the stove is highly packable, durable, and reliable. That said, most recommend it for backpacking.
"...But after using it, I must admit it's a better design, less bulky, lighter, and more effective at blocking wind from all directions...." Read more
"...Not ultralight, not super tiny. It's a packable tool that does EVERYTHING. I think the sound is okay, you know your cooking, not dead silence...." Read more
"...But as lightweight, efficient, bulletproof stoves, they were unsurpassed...." Read more
"...It's a little stiff but has to be. Overall this is a great lightweight, efficient and well made stove. Happy trails." Read more
Customers like the size of the portable stove. They say it's a sturdy, reliable, and compact stove for backpacking and emergency use. The large, stable pot supports give peace of mind. It's light and portable, and can be used with larger pots and pans. Customers also like the big platform and stability that comes with it.
"...Stability...Large, stable pot supports give peace of mind that my dinner won't end up being seasoned with dirt and leaves.4.)..." Read more
"...It's very light and extremely compact for its output...." Read more
"...(it can handle an eight quart stockpot with ease)..." Read more
"...base is big and sturdy enough for even huge stockpots, but folds up nice and compact...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the heat produced by the portable stove. They mention that it allows decent control over heat, has a wide range of cooking temperature, and heats up quickly. The product is good for sub-freezing temperatures and is stable with large pots. It is also excellent for heating water and cools down quickly.
"...All temperature and all altitude capability that the gas canister stoves can't match.5.)..." Read more
"...This provides further insulation and keeps it clean/scratch-free...." Read more
"...The stove produces a great deal of heat very quickly - I can boil 4 cups of very cold water for morning coffee in under four minutes if the pot is..." Read more
"...The temperature control is easy to use and this really helps to heat up various foods at the correct temperature...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the portable stove. For example, they mention it has a precise flame control, a clear blue adjustable flame, and a nice wide spread. Customers also appreciate the adjustable valve and consistent burning fuel.
"...Adjustable output...my Optimus 8R had a decent range of adjustment and I really appreciate that flexibility for saving fuel and cooking..." Read more
"...The flame has a nice wide spread so that it works very well on larger camp skillets without a single hotspot right in the middle like others..." Read more
"...It burns nearly any fuel source and is a great prepper SHTF system. I can bake muffins with ease and fry trout at night. This is a mans stove...." Read more
"...Adjustable flame. From simmer to raging heat...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the portable stove. Some mention that it's not that loud, while others say that it sounds like a jet engine. Some say that the flame is loud, but it can be fine tuned very well.
"...since even a little breeze will dissipate the heat output. - It is noisy, as every other reviewer has mentioned, but I would not call it a..." Read more
"...The upside of using diesel is that it's less noisier than gasoline as I observed...." Read more
"...It's very light and extremely compact for its output. It is slightly on the loud side when on high, too loud to talk to someone while sitting next..." Read more
"...The complaints about noise are way over-stated in my opinion. Its not any louder than any other backpack stove that I own when on "FULL" blast...." Read more
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All of these liquid burners are using principles of design that are more or less identical to my old Optimus 8R or the even older Svea 123. There's a pressurized fuel tank. But most new designs have a built in pump that fits into the fuel bottle. That's a neat space/weight saving innovation. And the pump will get you up and running faster than using heat from the stove to pressurize the fuel tank. The burners are more or less identical to the little brass bell shape of the older stoves with an identical "roarer plate" to spread the flame and a brass "jet" that regulates the fuel flow. Aside from that, it appears that the only changes over four decades have been some clever packaging of the burner and pot supports to get weight down to a minimum. I guess it's proven hard to improve on those old designs that were relatively cheap, very reliable in the field, and seemingly indestructible over time.
I chose the Dragonfly for a few reasons.....
1.) Multi-fuel capability...white gas, unleaded gas, kerosene, diesel, and jet fuel. There should never be a problem finding fuel whether you're backpacking or dealing with a power outage. And all of these fuels are very cheap compared to the proprietary propane/butane solutions.
2.) Adjustable output...my Optimus 8R had a decent range of adjustment and I really appreciate that flexibility for saving fuel and cooking meals.
3.) Stability...Large, stable pot supports give peace of mind that my dinner won't end up being seasoned with dirt and leaves.
4.) All temperature and all altitude capability that the gas canister stoves can't match.
5.) MSR reputation for quality...MSR has established quite a name for itself with the Whisperlite, XGK, and the Dragonfly. That means I can find repair parts readily and I can see long term reliability data. In short, this is a piece of equipment I can depend on in the wilderness or in an emergency.
Some things weren't as important to me.....
1.) Weight...at 14 oz, this isn't the lightest stove on the market but the difference of maybe a few oz is inconsequential to me relative to all the stuff I do care about.
2.) Noise...I don't understand all the whining about the noise of this stove. It's about the same as my old Optimus 8R which isn't much of a surprise given that it uses the same principles of operation and design. Maybe I'm just conditioned to the noise after all these years but it doesn't seem that loud to me. Granted, this (and any other liquid fuel stove) will never be as quiet as a propane/butane stove. But to say you can't hold a conversation? Must be some severely hearing impaired hikers out there. Even with the burner totally exposed I can talk/hear over it easily. Put the windscreen around it and put a pot on it and I don't even find it intrusive if I'm standing up or seated 5-10 feet away.
3.) Cost...Since these sorts of liquid fuel stoves last more or less a lifetime (if you don't lose the darned thing), a $30-$50 difference in price is not even a consideration.
One other thing that's changed over time is the wind proofing of these stoves. Back in the day, the Svea and the Optimus both had fixed windscreens built around the burners. Especially in the case of the Optimus the metal packaging added considerable weight and the lid of the metal storage box that served as the wind screen alternately either got in the way of a pot or wasn't very effective at blocking wind. I first thought that the Dragonfly wind screen (and most others) were a cheap way out for the manufacturers. But after using it, I must admit it's a better design, less bulky, lighter, and more effective at blocking wind from all directions. It will no doubt wear out in time but MSR sells a replacement at a pretty affordable price.
Anyway, these liquid fuel stoves are the pinnacle of design for me and the Dragonfly is a good one. I test fired the Dragonfly and it was dead simple to start. Hook up the fuel. 20 pumps to pressurize. Bleed some fuel in the burner cup. Close the fuel valve. Light. Wait a couple of minutes until the fuel in the cup is almost exhausted. Open the fuel valve and, flame on, you're cooking. About 2 minutes total elapsed time. The propane/butane stoves are even faster and easier but I wouldn't trade my Dragonfly stove for one even if it were offered free of charge.
TIPS: (1) To prevent my fuel bottle from getting scratched over time, I taped an insulation foam around it. This provides further insulation and keeps it clean/scratch-free. (2) Place the burner/fuel pump inside a thick zip lock bag if you plan to pack it inside a rack sack/bag , or else, the smell of gasoline will penetrate every nook and cranny of your bag. Placing it inside your pans, even with a snug cover won't do the trick--trust me. (3) When using unleaded gasoline fuel, when priming, after you released about half tablespoon of fuel and closing the flame adjuster, IMMEDIATELY light the stove. Waiting 3-4 seconds longer will let the fuel evaporate, produce highly flammable gas, which will make a big, unexpected fire in front of you if you're not aware. So I suggest if you operate this for the first time, do it away from combustibles and in a safe area.
The only drawback I can think of really is the noise. It's really REALLY loud. I now find myself using this as a go-to stove if I want to cook meals for myself. I save some bucks from eating outside. I am really satisfied with my purchase.
UPDATE: 6 months of continued use in my apartment, I ventured to use DIESEL fuel. It's messy as it emits soot. It's also very hard to light. Takes several seconds to ignite with a lighter, unlike the instantaneous ignition of gasoline. After cooking, pans need careful cleaning because it's full of black residue. The upside of using diesel is that it's less noisier than gasoline as I observed. I also noticed that it boils water quickly with the smaller valve opened. It may lead to better economy, but I am not really sure.
Bottomline, after fuel tank halfway, I am thinking going back to gasoline. The inconvenience of igniting and the soot is not worth it if you use it at least 2-3 times a week. White gas is not available in our area.
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Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2023
El problema del dragonfly es que es muy muy ruidoso, tanto que incluso no podrías mantener una conversación con una persona al lado mientras preparas la comida.
Además, siempre me ha dado respeto el uso de la gasolina, los malos olores, lo contaminante que es, las malas caras cuando pides que te rellenen el bote en una gasolinera...
Al final me he pasado a usar un hornillo de alcohol, un Trangia, que se venden aquí mismo en Amazon, y lo prefiero por la facilidad de comprar alcohol en cualquier sitio, evitar los olores, y no me produce tanto respeto el alcohol.
Did an admirable job, is fairly compact and very easy to use. It is how ever really noisy, took me a bit by surprise to be honest.
Definitely a worthwhile purchase of you are looking at liquid fuels.
Although alot of the MSR gas stoves are more compact and highly rated, purchase choice is pretty situational and I felt that this was the most convenient stove for me.