MSR XGK-EX

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The XGK-EX is a liquid fuel stove made by MSR. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews

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From Backcountry.com:
"MSR's XGK EX Camp Stove boils water quickly in extreme environments, and runs off different fuel types for your international travels. The XGK EX Stove's new flexible fuel line allows this stove to fit in a 1.5L MSR pot so you can fit more into your pack, and retractable legs and pot supports provide stability while you're cooking. MSR's high-output multi-fuel burner uses white gas, kerosene, and diesel."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"For over 30 years, MSR’s XGK has been the world’s most reliable extreme-condition stove, trusted by mountaineers everywhere. Our new XGK EX builds on that legacy. Like its predecessor, the EX boasts unrivaled performance, dependably burning a greater variety of liquid fuels than any stove on the market. It also features a new flexible fuel line that allows it to pack smaller than ever, as well as retractable legs and pot supports for superior stability—no matter where your next expedition takes you. Proven: No. 1 choice on expeditions worldwide. Multi-Fuel: Reliably burns more liquid fuels than any other stove. Dependable: Easy to field maintain; Shaker Jet cleans fuel jet with a simple shake. Compact: New flexible fuel line allows stove to fit in a 1.5-liter MSR pot. Superfast: Boils 1 liter of water in just 2.8 minutes (using kerosene fuel). Extra-Stable: New retractable legs and pot supports provide unprecedented stability. Specifications: Weight: 13.2 oz."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. MSR XGK EX Stove (Spring 2010) The XGK EX Stove by MSR features a flexible fuel line that allows it to pack smaller than ever, as well as retractable legs and pot supports for superior stability. Specifications: Type: Expedition Stove Minimum Weight: 13.2 oz (374 g) Packed Weight: 17.2 oz (489 g)Features:Proven: No. 1 choice on expeditions worldwide. Multi-Fuel: Reliably burns more liquid fuels than any other stove. Dependable: Easy to field maintain; Shaker Jet cleans fuel jet with a simple shake. Compact: New flexible fuel line allows stove to fit in a 1.5-liter MSR pot. Superfast: Boils 1 liter of water in just 2.8 minutes (using kerosene fuel). Extra-Stable: New retractable legs and pot supports provide unprecedented stability."

From Campmor:
"One of the most reliable, extreme-condition stoves with unrivaled performance, dependably burning a greater variety of liquid fuels than any stove on the market. Trusted by mountaineers everywhere.Flexible fuel line allows it to pack smaller than ever.Fits into a 1.5 liter MSR pot.Retractable legs and pot supports for superior stability.Easy to field maintain; shaker jet cleans fuel jet with simple shake.Boils 1 liter of water in just 2.8 minutes, using kerosene fuel.Wt. 13.2 oz.Size: 3.70 in. H x 7.2 in. W"

User Reviews

XGK-EX

Reviewed by BAV
August 31, 2009

This a great stove. Boils water super duper fast. Great for a big stew or boiling water quickly. There is no simmer control so if you are looking for adjustment in the heat level this is not what you want to use (flame is similar to the space shuttle SRB's).

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Reviewed by North1
July 16, 2009

What can I say about this stove other than it has lasted over 25 years of hard use and is still working.

Improvements have been made over the years but it's still the same essential stove. I used the XGK on many of my expeditions lasting 6 months and more and has never let me down.

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Reviewed by Luigi
April 10, 2009

This is the king of stoves! I have owned this stove for several years now and had no problems with it. If you want boiling water and want it now than this is the stove for you. It is easy to use and very reliable. It won't simmer no matter what you do with the fuel control but when you are tired and want to eat, who cares about simmering.

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Reviewed by Franc
November 23, 2008

I've used it for one year so far from -30c to +10c and it works great! I'm in an intensive guiding program so I get to use tons of different stoves every week (and fix them and curse) and this one is by far the easiest, most reliable and hottest stove I've tried.

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Reviewed by AaronD_01
February 14, 2006

I haven't used many stoves. The XGK definitely boils water. I'm concerned that I can't seem to disconnect the fuel bottle from the stove without getting white gas all over my hands.

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Reviewed by Jim
October 30, 2004

Has to be one of the best pieces of gear ever made. Had one for 22 years. Boils water in a flash, lots of noise when working but always works.

Not for people who abuse their gear or cannot fix things in the field as the stove does need to be taken care of.

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XGK-EX

Reviewed by Jeff
September 4, 2004

This is a great stove. I have used it for several years and never had a problem until the other day. I loaned it to a friend who broke the pump handle stuffing it in his pack. I really mean stuffing it in his pack. The stove is very easy to clean in the field, it is a true 'shaker' stove.

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XGK-EX

Reviewed by BobJ
August 8, 2004

For winter camping this stove gets five stars. I have had this stove for 24 years and it has never let me down. It's a blow torch for heating water, though not so sensitive for cooking.

My experience has all been with Coleman fuel, so I have never used the stove's multi-fuel potential. This has been a very trustworthy stove, thats important when conditional are 'full'.

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