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MSR XGK EX Multi-Fuel Stove
I currently have a Jetboil system, but it doens't work too...
By Phil Edwards
Ranked #244 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
May 20, 2009
I currently have a Jetboil system, but it doens't work too well in the extreme cold, so I'm considering this. I'd rather not purchase a pot too if it isn't needed. Do you see any issues using this stove with the Jetboil cup? Will the flame come up and around and burn the neoprene?
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By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #32 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
March 21, 2010
The XGK EX would torch the neoprene insulation of the Jetboil cup! I bought the XGK EX for the same reason you're dealing with: My Jetboil can't handle cold temps.
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #10 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
May 20, 2009
I would not recommend using this in conjunction with a JetBoil Cup! This stove gets very hot and you will melt the brazing on the heatsink and most definitely melt the neoprene. The JetBoil cup was designed for a specific purpose and I would only use it with the JetBoil Stove. Getting a new pot can be fairly inexpensive and doesn't require anything high end. Obviously if you want to keep your weight down, you will need to buy aluminum (hard anodized is recommended) and/or titanium (the MSR Exo2 pot is optimum for use with the XGK EX). The other issue is storing the stove. Getting a 1.5L pot or greater will allow you to store the stove in the pot thus having everything together when your ready to cook. The XGK EX represents the best there is in terms of extreme cold weather stove use. It's highly recommended and very reliable. In these kinds of conditions, reliability is the most important factor.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- aircraft aluminum, stainless steel
- Dimensions:
- 4 x 3.5 x 3.2 in
- Fuel Type:
- SuperFuel, white gas, kerosene, diesel, more
- Burn Time:
- 20 oz white gas 109
- Boil Time:
- [white gas] 3.5 min
- Simmer:
- yes
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Parts Kit:
- no, sold separately
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no, sold separately
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Hard Case:
- no
- Weight:
- 17.2 oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime limited
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