MSR XGK EX
MSR
The MSR XGK EX stove delivers unmatched multi-fuel performance and reliability for extreme conditions, featuring fast boil times, easy field maintenance, and compact packing for serious mountaineers and expedition hikers.
Key facts
- Price: £225.00
- Weight: 489g
- Type: Stoves
- Meal type: equipment
- No cook
Best for
- Extreme condition mountaineering
- Multi-fuel expedition use
- Fast boiling and melting snow
- Reliable field maintenance
Key features
- Compatible with white gas, kerosene, diesel fuels
- Boils 1L water in under 4.5 minutes depending on fuel
- Flexible fuel line for compact packing
- Stable, retractable legs and pot supports
- Includes fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, and repair kit
Limitations
- Heavier than lightweight backpacking stoves at 489g
- Requires liquid fuel and pump (fuel bottle sold separately)
- Not ideal for ultralight or short day hikes
Use case
Best for extended expeditions and mountaineering where reliable multi-fuel use and fast boiling in harsh conditions outweigh stove weight.
About this product
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.
Includes: Fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, instructions, and stuff sack. (Fuel bottle not included.) Features & Specifications : Burn time (White Gas): 109 mins on 590 g Burn time (Kerosene): 98 mins on 590 g Burn time (Diesel): 170 mins on 590 g Boil Time (White Gas): 1 liter of water in 3.5 minutes Boil Time ( Kerosene ): 1 liter of water in 2.8 minutes Boil Time (Diesel): 1 liter of water in 4.5 minutes Easy to field maintain; Shaker Jet™ cleans fuel jet with a simple shake Flexible fuel line allows stove to fit in a 1.5-liter MSR pot.
Retractable legs and pot supports provide a secure platform.
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