MSR XGK EX Stove

cascadedesigns.com, 1 pound, 1.2 ounces
In an industry that’s driven by the latest and greatest advancements, there’s something equally rewarding about products that stand the test of time. In that context, the XGK-EX stove deserves all the accolades it’s received since it was introduced over 35 years ago. This stove has performed reliably in extreme environments all over the world, from high up on mountains where elevation would render a lesser stove useless to countless backcountry excursions with the ambitious weekend warrior. The easy-to-use stove lights in almost any condition and gets a liter of water boiling in 2.8 minutes when burning kerosene fuel.  The retractable legs swing out for serious stability (or collapse for easy storage), and a flexible fuel line (a new—and welcome—addition) accommodates larger pots for base camp culinary experimentation.  The stove burns on just about anything—white gas, diesel, kerosene—so you won’t waste time in a remote locale hunting down a particular fuel type, making it one of the most expedition-friendly stoves on the market. And the easy maintenance means it’ll likely last you another 35 years.