When the conditions are serious enough that stove failure isn't an option, the MSR XGK EX has earned its reputation as one of the most dependable expedition stoves ever made. It's the number one choice on expeditions worldwide for good reason.

The defining capability here is multi-fuel versatility. The XGK EX burns more liquid fuels reliably than any other stove on the market, including white gas, kerosene, diesel, and unleaded gasoline, which matters enormously on remote expeditions or emergency preparedness situations where you can't always choose your fuel source. That flexibility, combined with genuine field maintainability, makes it a serious tool for Canadian winter camping, remote wilderness travel, and backcountry emergencies where canister fuel simply isn't practical or available.

The Shaker Jet self-cleaning fuel jet is one of those features you don't appreciate until you need it. A simple shake clears the jet without tools, keeping the stove running when stopping to do a full maintenance job isn't an option. Retractable legs and pot supports provide a stable platform on uneven terrain, and the flexible fuel line lets the whole setup pack down into a 1.5L MSR pot. At 2.8 minutes to boil a litre of water on kerosene, performance is not being sacrificed for durability.

• Boil time: 1L in 2.8 minutes (kerosene)
• Burns white gas, kerosene, diesel, unleaded gasoline, and more
• Shaker Jet self-cleaning fuel jet
• Fits inside a 1.5L MSR pot
• Retractable legs and pot supports
• Includes fuel pump, windscreen, heat reflector, small-parts kit, and stuff sack
• Fuel bottle sold separately