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I use a light weight MSR pocket rocket 🚀, by using a kettle with heat exchanger on bottom, the pocket rocket makes two mugs of boiling water in under a minute (which I thought was pretty good) but your Reactor is just amazing! It would be good to see a race with different systems!

back then, I went for the jetboil. IT also has a glowing centre, but it's much smaller and it really has no function. I believe it's a flame retarder, so MSR has just made sure that the heat are completely distributed over the whole surface in many layers. the MSR is so good, because it's purpose made, its only for heating up water. nothing else. Unlike the jetboil, that is lighter, versatile, but it also has parts on it that breaks all the time. Matti! What do you light the stove with?

I’ve used the MSR Reactor for a few years, and it’s the best system for boiling water that I’ve ever used. I’m a big fan. And in really windy conditions, the Reactor is the best there is 👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴

👍👍👍 .. a good balanced review for those who are interested in a system such as this. Is it worth it? If one has it already, it is paid for and does the job, then why not? However, there could currently be more cost-effective and just as effective and efficient alternatives out there. ONE thing on which we can agree to disagree on .. 'Faster' does NOT necessarily mean using less Gas for a specific boil .. 'Effective' does not necessarily equate to 'Efficient'. You Tuber 'Gear Sceptic' and others have demonstrated this phenomenon quite accurately. Yes, the design of that system reduces it, but any heat not transferring directly through the bottom of the pot into the water is heat not being effectively or efficiently used. With many burners demonstrated on You Tube and running on full throttle, the amount of heat aka 'gas wastage' shooting sideways out the bottom of the pot is at times, to be seen to be believed! My own experience over the past 40+ years with my Camping Gaz Bluet 206 Gas Stove (with integrated Wind Shield) .. still in use .. bears testimony to this. Notwithstanding, I have watched some of your previous Posts and judging by them, your Trekking Outfit looks to be pretty well-organised and I'm sure that the clients get much enjoyment from their experience. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

Thanks Matti for another informative review, or maybe we call it your opinion. This is important as you are very experienced and knowledgeable in everything you post, and I prefer your no BS opinions based on experience over other channels. Keep up the good work and keep enjoying those (many) coffees 👍 Hi to Stina and the dogs👋

Love my MSR Windburner ("little brother" to the Reactor) for everything except for the weight. Right now testning the Soto Windmaster with the Firemaple Petrel pot for a lighter option.

Very good review. Now I understand how the system works. I like hot water fast and appears fairly safe for vestibule cooking. I like my coffee. Think I'll have a cup now on my electric stove. All good. Hoodies that are fairly bug proof. Waxed cotton? Your thoughts. You all take care. From the hot, 92F, humid 100%, hills of east Kentucky USA.

Hi Matti, *Fire-Maple* do a 1.2l copy, the Mars Radiant Stove System, a remote burner, they claim similar boil times - cheaper but heavier than the MSR at as low as 90GBP. I think they do Feast Heat-exchanger Aluminum Cookware 55GBP that fits their stove (but I'd need to check). I'm surprised I don't see either of these on other UK channels, as most people seem to live off of either instant noodles or freeze-dried meals for the majority of the time! Well, at least they haven't picked up the US habit of soaking oats...but a lot seem to now have caught the ultralight bug...

Great emergency coffee equipment you got there, Matti... Glad it lasted this long...That's a lotta coffee, over the years, hehe... Be well,& you both take care...🙂

I have used the MSR Windburner for over a year, daily, all seasons, and I highly recommend MSR. I do cook food in it, mostly soups. For me, I bring the soup to a boil and then shut it off to let the food hydrate for about 15-20 minutes depending on the soup. If it needs to be reheated, I will bring it to a boil one more time. This minimizes fuel consumption, and boil overs only happen when I'm not paying attention 😢😅

How would you rate this compared to the Soto Windmaster, which I am just about to buy? 😊

Have you ever used a Kelly kettle? Waaaay cheaper

I'm hitting 50 years old this year ... I agree with every point you made 😁. I first encountered ultralight with Nicholas Crane's books. I remember that on the Journey to the Centre of the Earth cycle trip, for cutlery, hep took a plastic teaspoon with holes drilled in the handle and a pair of cut down chopsticks. It's a bit extreme, but it makes you think! And I still feel embarrassed using trecking poles in a public space 🤣

Vad är det för tröja? Ser grymt skön ut.

Good for boiling water, that about it. No better than similar cheaper stove/cooksets you can pick up from aliexpress these days.

Hi Matti, i use the trangia cooking system and realy enjoying it, so no need for other stuff;-) But i like and enjoy your reviews very much! May i ask, where do you get the kuksa mok you are drinking your coffee from? Greetings, William

Can you maybe do a comparison between several packrafts One time? It looks interesting, but which Ones are there. Where too look after when Buying and also for bigger persons.

I have the msr windburner, its little brother, a bit lighter but having all the benifits. It is really nice to know while hiking that you can cook in any condition. The windburner has mutiple stoves, some of them are also good for non water boiling jobs. Msr also sells a hose which you can put between your burner and the gas canister. It also as an integrated stand. Might be useful some times. Also you can then have the canister upside down which could help in colder conditions.

I just looked up the price. Most shops sell it for over 300 Euros, but one shop only charges 180 Euros at the regular price, not a discount. On the MSR page, they have a recall for pots from 2008 to February 2024 because of the handle, which seems to come loose quickly and has led to people burning themselves with hot water. As you have used it for 15 years, I'd call it sturdy and reliable enough. Thanks for the review!

A piece of equipment that I will never buy because I don't need it. 2795 skr is the best price I found.

Fantastic review! Be aware of the recall of the pots from MSR due to the handle. Regarding the parts with no holes - from what I remember you are supposed to light it on one of them. Might be easier to light it in heavy wind if you light it there? You didn’t mention that much about the performance in windy conditions… Me myself replaced a JetBoil Flash with the reactor since I needed a reliable stove in windy conditions

A food video would be great to see what your grandma would bring and what you bring now

I am surprised, I agree more or less on all points. I usually take a merino wool shirt to sleep in and only for sleeping. Same BRS stove. poles yes. real food - well we've found we don't like any freeze dried meals and just bring a variety of noodle dishes, mashed potato mix, spices, oil, corn chips, maybe a coucous-curry-raisin-bean mix I make myself. But no 'real food' fresh veg and meat except maybe just for the first day - those are heavy.

Agree all points however gas and petrol burners can and do break, trangia burner (with lightweight triangle) cannot break. I have suffered from no hot food and drinks twice on a trip, misery ;(

DEET will delaminate jackets and pants.

Matti you are the GOAT!

cool video, thanks for sharing. I am interested in a food video. I always settled for the dried foods as well, but now as I am beginning to share my love of the outdoors with friends and family, I want them to have a better experience haha.

I use a cotton sleeveless T shirt to sleep in when it's cold. Yes it's 150 grams extra but just the sensation of having something clean on while sleeping is worth it to me.

I got at new pair of RVRC GP pro för my hike at Kungsleden two years ago and after two days of them being wet they were discoloured in the non-stretch fabric. The function and build quality is in pair with the cost.

kan du huske hvad nattetemperaturen cirka var? planlægger at vandre padjelanta-leden til august, og er meget i tvivl om hvilken sovepose og tøj jeg skal tage med :))

I love this guy - he's like your grandad giving you advice 😊

Thanks for advice, i found a shop that sells the Nordic Summer cans here in norway so i am exited to try. And since im gonna for a overland trip to sweeden next year it is good to be prepare for even more mosqitos. Lol.

Good tips Matti, just published my own video about trekking poles 🙂

Aluminium is toxic to human body, especially for the brain.

Yes, some "proper" food - makes a big mental difference. Each to their own but, though slightly heavier, I now usually carry a wide sleeping mat. The comfort and decent sleep - again, big mental difference.

Super helpful videos, Matti! It would be great to see something about food on the trail.

I also make my own repellent with water and eucalyptus oil and tee tree oil. Has worked great on the west coast in Sweden for me so far but we will see in Abisko in August 😄

Härlig video och bra tips. Men framför allt härlig humor 👍

Soft drink cans and food cans of aluminium are coated with a plastica layer so that the food don't get in contact with the aluminium, not good to use as a cooking pot!

Rubbing garlic on mosquito bites works wonders. The itching will go away within a minute. Heat works also. The protein chains that cause the itching will dissolve above 45°C

You can use a trashbag in your backpack to protect your gear...weighs almost nothing and can be used for other things too. Also, waterproof socks are great, SEALSKINS make great socks. Bring a few small plastic bags. You can use them to keep your feet warm and dry, carry water, use them as gloves etc.

Your dogs are saying, “Finish the stupid video, Dad”!😂 we need your attention, NOW!😂😅😊

I dont like folding knives, problems with unfolding them! Is it my nails or my shovelhands!? I prefer a small mora knife, one size bigger than the smallest! But no multitool, for the same reasons + A plastic knive & spoon ( 10 for €2 kind) And a long alu spoon

I've also found that I have to treat my dogs-if the dogs crowd round me the mosquitos go up tenfold

Make a food video 😊

Everyone wants me to accompany them on hikes because the mosquitoes like my blood type, all the mosquitoes are drawn to me. The mosquito repellents clog the pores and then it mixes with sweat that flows. I have a large mosquito net so I avoid them when I stay.

Informative video, i would say the knife size matters, a Sami knife with a solid 21cm blade would negate the need for an axe and would still do all the finer jobs a smaller knife could do. In the wild you would need real equipment and i would never trek, hike or backpack with a leatherman size knife with a thin blade cause it is too bad to be "out there" and find out you took a "toy", not a tool. Best regards from Norway mate, keep up the good work!

Very good video. Ibasicaly feel you about the trekking poles. I'm german and I hate them... bc ppl use them when these things are absolutaly not needed. And even worst many ppl use the cheap ones which making that klack klack klack noise... anoying af.

Ah, the mosquito sound in the beginning gave me anxiety 😂

Trail Designs sells the Caldera Cone. An aluminum or titanium cone that your cook pot drops into to the rim. Entire pot is inside the cone. Small light alcohol burner. Very wind resistant and weighs grams. I made a few diy ones out of aluminum flashing. The titanium ones work with wood.