Friday, March 23, 2012

MSR XGK EX Extreme Condition Stove

MSR XGK EX Extreme Condition Stove Review



MSR XGK EX Extreme Condition Stove Feature

  • 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.
For over 35 years, the MSR XGK Extreme Conditions Stove has been the world's most reliable extreme-condition stove; trusted by mountaineers worldwide. The XGK EX stove continues that legacy with unrivaled performance, dependability, and top-notch multi-fuel burning capabilities. It features a flexible fuel line that allows you to pack it 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.

What's in the Box?
The MSR XGK EX package includes a fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included.)

Features:

  • Proven choice on expeditions worldwide
  • Reliably burns more liquid fuels than any other stove.
  • Easy to field maintain; Shaker Jet cleans fuel jet with a simple shake
  • New flexible fuel line allows stove to fit in a 1.5-liter MSR pot
  • Boils 1 liter of water in just 2.8 minutes (using kerosene fuel)
  • Extra-stable retractable legs and pot supports provide a secure platform
  • Made in USA

Specifications:

  • Minimum Weight: 13.2 ounces
  • 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

For over 30 years, MSR’s XGK Backcountry Stove 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. Lifetime warranty.


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