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Camping stove for winter and high altitudes.
- Burns a variety of fuels
- Works well in cold or high altitudes
- Reliable
- Priming required
- Loud
- Poor temperature control
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no bottle provided, May 31, 2008I also recommend a replacement for the pump as backup - (MSR Standard Pump for Liquid Fuel Stoves) since this part is made of plastic, and for an everyday use seems unreliable.
Beside, the stove is just an excellent piece of technology.
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1. TGODetails/Subscribe
After testing several multi-fuel camping stoves, Chris Townsend recommends the MSR XGK EX. He finds it reliable and stable, and although it's not the lightest stove on the market, the XGK EX is still relatively compact.
Review: Roaring to Go, Chris Townsend, Oct. 2007
2. Wired.com
Calling it a "demon camp cooker," Steven Leckart says the MSR XGK EX can put out some serious heat. That's great for boiling water, but don't expect to simmer or slow cook food with this stove. Overall, the stove gets a rating of seven out of 10.
Review: MSR XGK EX, Steven Leckart, June 27, 2008
More than 50 reviewers give the MSR XGK EX very high ratings at Buzzillions.com, which compiles reviews from Rei.com and other retailers. The biggest complaint is poor temperature control, which is cited by other reviewers as well.
Review: MSR XGK EX Stove, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
Only a handful of owners review the MSR XGK EX on TrailSpace.com, but the reviews are highly detailed. Overall, the stove gets nearly perfect ratings.
Review: MSR XGK EX, Contributors to TrailSpace.com
5. Outside MagazineDetails/Subscribe
In this older review, Christopher Solomon at Outside magazine calls the MSR XGK EX "the most reliable stove we've used." He says it's especially useful for boiling large amounts of water. No negatives are mentioned.
Review: MSR XGK EX, Christopher Solomon, Summer 2006
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