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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!
For over 30 years, MSR’s XGK has been the world’s most reliable extreme-condition stove, trusted by mountaineers everywhere. MSR's 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.
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.
"Its hot, reliable flame still roars in any conditions, its repair kit still lets you fix most problems in the field, and it still runs on a variety of fuels--kerosene, white gas, unleaded auto fuel, diesel, even jet fuel. The XGK is our choice when the mercury slips way below freezing or we head overseas where fuel choices are limited." - Backpacker Gear Guide, March 2006
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.
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.
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| Average boil time - kerosene: | 3 min. 20 sec. |
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| Average boil time - white gas: | 4 min. 56 sec. |
| Boil Time: | White gas 3.5 min. / 1 LKerosene 2.8 min. / 1 LDiesel 4.5 min. / 1 L |
| Boiling time at sea level (white gas): | 3.5 minutes |
| Burn Time: | White gas 109 min. / 20 oz.Kerosene 98 min. / 20 oz.Diesel 170 min. / 20 oz. |
| 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 |
| Dimensions: | 5 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches |
| Ease of operation - kerosene: | Fair |
| Ease of operation - white gas: | Fair |
| Fuel: | White gas, kerosene, diesel, unleaded auto fuel, aviation gas, JP-8 and Jet 1-A |
| Fuel Type: | Multiple liquid fuels |
| Ignition Method: | Manual |
| Packed size: | 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Pot stability: | Excellent |
| Priming: | Yes |
| Stove stability: | Good |
| Suggested use: | Backpacking/mountaineering |
| Total burn time (per 20 oz fuel bottle): | 109 minutes (white gas) |
| Type: | Liquid Fuel |
| Water boiled (per 1 ounce of fuel): | 1.5 liters (white gas) |
| Water boiled - kerosene: | (100g fuel) UA liters |
| Water boiled - white gas: | (100g fuel) 4.6 liters |
| Weight (no fuel): | 12.6 ounces |
| Weight (without fuel): | 13.2 ounces |
| Windscreen Included: | Yes |
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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 12/11/2008 | |
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 12/02/2008 | |
"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 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 on 11/03/2007 | |
Very well built stove | |
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| At first, the stove had some issues with temperature control, it was either full blast on off. I found out to simmer with this stove you only need to pump it 10 times and it provided the simmering temperatures desired, it does take some trial and error getting accustomed to the heat control. It does indeed burn any flammable fuel from gasoline to paint thinner with no issues in the fuel department. The sound emitted at full blast is not stealthy nor for a weekend camper, I find it a very well built stove with bullet proof design intended for the advertised application. | |
| long rifle at REI on 10/28/2007 | |
"glad we own it." | |
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| This is a wonderful stove. We had hot, boiling water for coffee in less than 5 minutes. Does it get any better? Still learning to cook with it - the burnt fired eggs wasn't the best...had no idea how fast it cooks things. When we got home we read some info online. Seems if you pump it half the time the directions state you will be able to have a simmer setting. Looking forward to using this lower setting next time we're out in the back woods. Sitll very impressed with this awesome little stove! | |
| Heather&teofilo at Moosejaw on 08/12/2008 | |
"Invincible is the only way to describe it and the fact that it cooks pretty dam nice is just a bonus" | |
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| I'm no crazy person who's gonna be using this on the way to some far off summit but I do tend to do a lot of backwoods camping and this thing is great. Efficient in terms of fuel consumption, versatile in terms of fuels (like benzine, really?), and it's compact without sacrificing structural strength. For the normal backpacker this may be excessive but it'll pretty much ensure you wont need to buy a new stove for years to come, spend that little extra and buy the best. | |
| Tyler at Moosejaw on 07/01/2009 | |
"Great Winter Stove" | |
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| The high heat output makes this my stove of choice for winter activities. I considered purchasing the older model until I saw the improved stability & flexible fuel line, a big plus when saving space in your pack. The noise level, when burning, keeps critters away. I'm currently burning kerosene but like the ability to burn a variety of other fuels. If you want to boil water quickly at all elevations & in all temperatures, this is the best. If simmering is your priority, keep looking! | |
| Nathan at Moosejaw on 05/13/2009 | |
Bring your Earplugs | |
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| If you want hot water NOW, this stove is a good choice. It is heavy/bulky compared to others, and overkill for most users, especially if you don't use a stove in international settings (fuel options a big plus for those who do!). The one thing you must know is that this is the LOUDEST STOVE I'VE EVER HEARD!! (Louder, even, than the MSR Dragonfly.) You will shout over this thing, and be heard nearly 50 yards away (yes, really). | |
| Canoe Guy at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 10/20/2007 | |
not for beginer | |
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| Not quick to write reviews I have on the stove for more than three years now with no complaints. However I use it in high-altitude winter camping mainly and only boil water with it. If this is what you have in mind for stove you'll find one that is no better suited for the task. However my first experience with the stove was burning a hole through an aluminum skillet i used to pack. | |
| packing out at REI on 03/01/2008 | |
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 | |
Great boiler but that's pretty much it | |
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| Had to get this stove as we needed one for our trip overseas where we weren't sure if were able to find gas for our jetboil. We used kerosene and it was sort of hard to light at first but once you get the feel for it than you understand how to light the thing. I don't see the big deal about the stove. It does boil water fast but it's only versatile in that you can use different types of fuels. But you need to use a lighter or a match to start it and you have to pump it. Putting it away is kind of dirty in that the pump that goes in the bottle must be removed and you have to wipe the pump dry or else it will get on the rest of your gear. | |
| Paracorpsman at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 08/29/2008 | |
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 09/13/2007 | |
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 12/01/2007 | |
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