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For over 35 years, the MSR® XGK™ stove has been the world's most reliable extreme-condition stove; trusted by mountaineers everywhere. The XGK EX stove continues that legacy with unrivaled performance, dependability and better multi-fuel burning capabilities than any other stove on the market. It features a flexible fuel line that allows it to pack smaller than ever, as well as stable, retractable legs and pot supports, and a powerful flame that melts snow and boils water incredibly fast. No matter where you're headed, with an XGK EX stove along, you’ll find fuel to burn and the absolute dependability that has made it the first choice in liquid fuels stoves on expeditions for decades.
* 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: Retractable legs and pot supports provide a secure platform.
Specs:
Minimum Weight: 13.2 oz / 374 g
Packaged Weight: 1 lbs 1.2 oz / 489 g
Burn time (white gas) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel: 109 minutes
Burn time (kerosene) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel: 98 minutes
Burn time (diesel) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel: 170 minutes
Boil time (white gas), 1 liter: 3.5 minutes
Boil time (kerosene), 1 liter: 2.8 minutes
Boil time (diesel), 1 liter: 4.5 minutes

Building on three decades of expedition use worldwide, MSR has taken the time-tested success of the XGK Stove and made it even better. Now with a flexible fuel line that packs down smaller and attached, retractable legs that greatly improve stability, the XGK EX Stove is the next step in expedition stove technology. msrsale Because of stove fuel's volatile composition, Mountain Gear is not able to ship you fuel for use with this stove. Please check locally for the availability of fuel appropriate for this stove. Also, please be aware that liquid and canister stove fuels may not be transported via commercial airlines, or shipped without a Hazmat permit.

The stove of choice for expeditions throughout the world, XGK EX burns any liquid fuel from white gas to kerosene to jet fuel!

Trusted by mountaineers everywhere as the world's most reliable extreme-condition stove, the MSR's XGK EX boasts unrivaled high altitude performance. A new flexible fuel line allows this stove to fit in a 1.5-liter MSR pot, and new retractable legs and pot supports provide unprecedented cooking stability. Quick to boil water in 2.8 minutes, the high output multi-fuel burner dependably runs on almost any fuel such as white gas, kerosene, and diesel. Perfect for international travel, cooking in less than ideal conditions is now even easier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The number one choice for extreme conditions around the world, the XGK is hands-down the most reliable stove in extreme conditions and high altitudes.
| Auto Ignition: | No |
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| Average boil time - kerosene: | 3 min. 20 sec. |
| Average boil time - white gas: | 4 min. 56 sec. |
| Boil Time: | [White gas] 3.5min for 1L water in 2L pot; [kerosene] 2.8min for 1L water in 2L pot; [diesel] 4.5min for 1L water in 2L pot |
| Boil time (diesel), 1 liter: | 4.5 minutes |
| Boil time (kerosene), 1 liter: | 2.8 minutes |
| Boil time (white gas), 1 liter: | 3.5 minutes |
| Boiling time at sea level (white gas): | 3.5 minutes |
| Burn Time: | [Per 600ml with 20oz of fuel] white gas 109min; kerosene 98min; diesel 170min |
| Burn time (diesel) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel: | 170 minutes |
| Burn time (kerosene) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fuel: | 98 minutes |
| Burn time (white gas) per 600ml / 20 oz. of fue: | 109 minutes |
| Burn time - kerosene: | UA minutes |
| Burn time - white gas: | (100g fuel) 22.3 minutes |
| Cold weather use - kerosene: | Excellent |
| Cold weather use - white gas: | Excellent |
| Compact: | New flexible fuel line allows stove to fit in a 1.5-liter MSR pot. |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Dependable: | Easy to field maintain; Shaker Jet cleans fuel jet with a simple shake. |
| Dimensions: | 5 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches |
| Ease of operation - kerosene: | Fair |
| Ease of operation - white gas: | Fair |
| Extra-Stable: | New retractable legs and pot supports provide unprecedented stability. |
| Fuel: | White gas, kerosene, diesel, unleaded auto fuel, aviation gas, JP-8 and Jet 1-A |
| Fuel Bottle: | No, sold separately |
| Fuel Types: | SuperFuel, white gas, kerosene, diesel, more |
| Hard Case: | No |
| Material: | Aircraft aluminum, stainless steel |
| Minimum Weight: | 13.2 oz (374 g) |
| Multi-Fuel: | Reliably burns more liquid fuels than any other stove. |
| Packed Weight: | 17.2 oz (489 g) |
| Packed size: | 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Parts Kit: | Sold separately |
| Pot stability: | Excellent |
| Proven: | No. 1 choice on expeditions worldwide. |
| Simmer: | Yes |
| Size: | 4 x 3.5 x 3.2in (10 x 8.8 x 8cm) |
| Stove stability: | Good |
| Stuff Sack: | Yes |
| Suggested use: | Backpacking/mountaineering |
| Superfast: | Boils 1 liter of water in just 2.8 minutes (using kerosene fuel). |
| Total burn time (per 20 oz fuel bottle): | 109 minutes (white gas) |
| Type: | Expedition Stove |
| Warranty: | Lifetime limited |
| Water boiled (diesel) per 1 oz. of fuel: | 1.9 liters |
| Water boiled (diesel) per 100 ml of fuel: | 6.3 liters |
| Water boiled (kerosene) per 1 oz. of fuel: | 1.7 liters |
| Water boiled (kerosene) per 100 ml of fuel: | 5.7 liters |
| Water boiled (per 1 ounce of fuel): | 1.5 liters (white gas) |
| Water boiled (white gas) per 1 oz. of fuel: | 1.5 liters |
| Water boiled (white gas) per 100 ml of fuel: | 4.9 liters |
| Water boiled - kerosene: | (100g fuel) UA liters |
| Water boiled - white gas: | (100g fuel) 4.6 liters |
| Weight: | [Min] 13.2oz (374g); [pkgd w/pump] 17.2oz (489g) |
| Weight (no fuel): | 12.6 ounces |
| Weight (without fuel): | 13.2 ounces |
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Heavy duty compact stove, simple and strong burning. Loud. | |
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Used this stove to do some mid altitude camping and coffee creation down in the Moab area. Stable design that accomodates a medium / large pot and supplied simple sheet metal windscreen does what its supposed to. | |
| Austin H. at Backcountry.com on 10/27/2008 | |
There's nothing like an MSR jet-afterburner stove!! | |
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I got my stove in Dec. '09 and have used it several times since. | |
| Clemente at Backcountry.com on 02/14/2010 | |
The high heat, snow melting champion | |
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I reserve the 5 star rating for exceptional items, and this is one of them. There are better fun & family camping stoves, but if you are looking to melt snow and boil water for hours on end at higher elevations, the XGK is the workhorse of choice. | |
| Andrew McLean at Backcountry.com on 05/20/2009 | |
Good for Alpine Use | |
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| The stove will be hard to light under low temperature. The gas just doesn't evaporate, and you may need a long stick match or some additional lightning tools to light the stove. After a few times try, you will eventually get it. The stove works great if you don't do gourmet cooking (poor temperature control). Good for backpacker and mountaineering, not for comfort trips. The stove is hard to be clogged because of its thick fuel pipe, compared to other MSR stoves. I had tried whisperlite and dragon fly before. This one is more stable and durable than the whisperlite. It is cleaner than the whisperlite, and as clean as dragonfly. But it is definitely durable and stable than the other two: less likely to be clogged and better support to pot and pans. If you care more for the temperature control, go for dragonfly But if you care more about price, go for whisperlite. If you care durability and compactibility, XGK is a good choice | |
| Weiwei Alpine at REI on 12/12/2008 | |
Great Stove | |
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| This is not going to be a groundbreaking review, but like others have said, once this stove is on, it goes gangbusters. You literally can't hold a conversation and cook with this stove at the same time. I was used to using the MSR simmerlite (despite it's name, it doesn't simmer either). This stove can easily cook for a group of 3 or 4. Boils or melts snow very quickly and is very stable compared to other stoves I've used. I wouldn't say it's particularly hard to light as mentioned in a couple other reviews. But in addition to being loud, it uses quite a bit more fuel than the simmerlite does. I guess that is the trade off for being able to burn any fuel you can get your hands on. It's a bit heavier than some of the other MSR stoves, but it is considerably more durable. I like this stove more than any other I've used. Definitely recommended! | |
| Schell at REI on 12/12/2008 | |
Backpacking Blowtorch | |
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I've been using my XGK EX Stove for the last 4 months, in that time I've spent a total of 3 weeks on the trail from the Sea of Cortez to Seattle, Wa. The weight of the stove is good, not as light as others but a good compromise considering the range of fuels it will burn. The burner works well with all three fuel cells available from MSR and burn time is good as well. Over all it's a good choice if your looking for a high out put multi-fuel stove. The one down side is there is no simmer function, it's full throttle or nothing. However all I do is boil water with it. Lastly it's louder than any stove I have ever used, but that lets you know it's working. | |
| Jerry Sparks at Backcountry.com on 03/29/2007 | |
Jet Engine of a Stove | |
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I have used mine for years, and am always amazed. This things boils water like there is no tomorrow! As others have mentioned, this thing does not simmer, it is all out or nothing, having said that, I have not found this a problem, just plan to eat meals where you add hot water and that is it. People have mentioned that it is loud, it is, but I think it adds to the fun, what could be better then cooking your breakfast on a jet engine? I have used this in all sorts of conditions and it does not seem to care, from sea level up to 15,000', from 100F to -40F it does what it is meant to do, which is melt snow and boil water. | |
| WHA2831770 at Backcountry.com on 02/26/2010 | |
For when your absolutely positively have to burn something | |
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| As far as compact single-burner backpacking stoves go this one is heavy, but it's also unstoppable. I have been to the far corners of the Earth where camping fuel is not available (Tennessee) and can confirm that this stove really will burn alternative fuels if necessary. The legs and pot supports are wide and stable enough for most purposes, but if you're going all-out and setting up on the snow you can get an optional base plate to give even more support. When you start it up make sure not to give prime it with too much gas or you'll end up with some spectacular effects that could be catastrophic if you're cooking under a tarp or in a vestibule. | |
| Christopher at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 05/04/2009 | |
The Standard bomber expedition stove. | |
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| This stove is bomber. It boils fast, and unless you're huge, it's sturdy enough to almost be a step-stool for getting to the top-shelf cookie jar. I took this all over south central AK, and it was our only stove at 17K camp on Denali. The design is wind-resistant, and it's even more solid if you add an Al screen. The wide arms and feet are really stable and a nice upgrade from the older models. As with all MSR stoves, everything is 100% serviceable and mostly field-maintainable. The only thing that isn't simple is flame control, but you can simmer fine if you clear the bottle pressure, pump it 5 times, and them light it. | |
| Josh at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 11/03/2007 | |
Probably could burn using listerine | |
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Yeah its expensive. But after having 3 butane stoves (costing more than $150 collectively) I finally decided to go all or nothing. If it came down to it, I bet this thing would burn off of mouthwash.... I boils super fast, its easy to use in comparison to other white gas stoves, and it looks and works great. TRUE STORY: Yesterday I got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere...my car kit was messed up and no joke i used the tool kit that came with the stove to tweak my tools to change the tire. I would still be lost in the mountains of s. utah had it not been for my MSR. | |
| Troutcaster at Backcountry.com on 11/10/2009 | |
great stove for blacksmithing | |
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| I got the MSR to try it against my most excellent Brunton Optimus Nova. I was attracted by the multi-fuel capability and its claimed bullet-proof performance. What I under-estimated was how limited a range the stove would afford based upon its design to perform in alpine situations. The stove lights and vaporizes fuel quickly, allowing the user to boil water in a matter of minutes. What it lacks is any kind of effective control on the flame intensity aka fuel feed. This stove seems to be capable of only ON and OFF. The lack of sensitivity in fuel feed valve located on the pump also leads to problems with delayed reactions to any adjustments one tries to make with the fuel feed and, when the valve is full closed, always leaves an ounce or two of unused fuel in the fuel line that invariably goes to waste and creates for messy packing and storage. Would be that hard to put a secondary simmer valve like the one on the Dragonfly on the body of the XGK? Get this stove if you want a blast furnace for boiling water/melting snow that burns anything from rocket fuel to 2% milk. Don't get it if you want a camp stove you can cook on. | |
| Captn Willard at REI on 09/09/2007 | |
Good Heavyweight for the Extremes | |
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| I bought this stove specifically for that fact it is good for windy, high-altitude cooking and for its ability to burn almost anything. It definitely lives up to MSR's claim to burn anything flammable, but I have been using Kerosene (fastest boiling time) and it works ok. It is rather difficult to light, and you could never use it in or around your tent, but once it gets going it sounds like a jet engine boiling your water. Not the choice for the casual weekend camper, better for the high-altitude adventurer. | |
| mastephens at REI on 09/09/2007 | |
Sounds like a JET engine | |
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| Decent stove, sounds like a jet eninge while in use, if your trying to keep animal life away its a good choice. I prefer the whisperlite have used it for years and never lets me down | |
| Imasdj at REI on 12/12/2007 | |