MSR windpro stove question?

[corvallisclimb]

Hey I all I just got an MSR windpro stove for a little backpacking with my grilfriend. Were taking a 5 or 6 night trip and I'm wondering how much fuel this thing uses. As I have not gotten to use it to feel it out yet. This going to be one of those trips where every once counts... so how many 8oz fuel cannisters, 2 or 3? Well be using it for dinner and breakfast. mostly boiling water and stuff but cooking some meals 2 or 3 nights, and making freezedried eggs and warming precooked bacon.

 

sorry for the dumb noob question. but i hate carrying extra shit.

Edited September 10, 2010 by corvallisclimb

[DPS]

As long as you aren't melting snow for water, just heating liquid water for cooking then 2 8 oz cannisters should be more than enough.

[corvallisclimb]

thanks! err well i ment i would be using it 5-6 nights but maybe more some nights for extended cooking sessions, but i was stilling thinking 2 should be enough... just would hate to let down the lady with my hardcore outdoor skillz

[BigSky]

Two should be plenty. In the event of shortage, flip the canister upside down and squeak out a few more btu's.