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MSR XGK EX Multi-Fuel Stove
Two questions 1) how does the "loudness" compare to...
By dcp2815223
Ranked #205 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
February 6, 2009
Two questions 1) how does the "loudness" compare to a Brunton Vapor AF? It's a loud stove as well. 2) Some say it doesn't simmer but the specs say it does...anyone have insight on this feature?
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By Fernando Octavio Brendinberger
Ranked #33 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
March 21, 2010
I call the XGK EX a jet afterburner for a reason! It is very loud! And a simmer-er; it's not. Plain and simple!
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By moroni
Ranked #2 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
July 28, 2009
This stove is LOUD as are all plate burners. One consolation is it keeps the bears @ bay! If you're looking for a good simmering stove, keep looking! The XGK is a water boiler & it performs that task very efficiently.
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By Matthew Niedermiller
Ranked #7 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
February 6, 2009
This stove is loud. You can be 30 ft away and know that someone has fired up an XGK. Most stoves in this High Altitude Expedition liquid fuel are loud.Well it kinda simmers. If you are wanting to do some gourmet cooking then this is not the stove for you. It works great for melting snow, boiling water, cooking soup, noodles and that is about it. If you want a stove that can simmer really well then look at the MSR Dragonfly. It is just as loud as the XGK. The flame control is a candle flame all the way up to a blow tourch and everything in between. They both work great in the winter, but the XGK is more durable and works better at really high altitude.
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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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