frontrangeclimber Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Anyone have recommendations as to the best multifuel stove. Looking for something that is versatile in high altitude/cold conditions that requires the least amount of maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 msr whisperlite international. just my opinion though as i haven't used any other. because the msr works so good, no need to try others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbconlin Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 msr xgk. the new model looks even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 MSR XGK. I have owned two of these stoves over the past 25 years and they are great. Maintenance is more an issue of how clean the fule is than anything else and the XGK runs better on dirty crappy fuel than anything else out there, and is very easy to clean. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearup5000 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I like my XGK II. mine has the solid fuel line, but they went back to a flexible line, and added "feet", and pot stabilizers with teeth. Not sure if the flexible line is gain/loss over function. flexible = packable, solid = less buildup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 MSR = My Stove's Ruined! Get a Euro stove like the Primus Omnifuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 It isn't the lightest, but I've been very happy with my MSR Dragonfly for the last 7 years with minimal maintenance. I'd buy it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearup5000 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) If you are looking for a simmer control - I would go with the Primus omnifuel, since it's a solid item and takes bottles and cannisters. And the pump is metal Edited May 13, 2006 by gearup5000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 If you anticipate cooking for more than 2 people, the dragonfly's wide base is golden. You'll wish you had it when you knock over that big pot that was sitting on 3 toothpick-size arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whidbey Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I'm a big XKG fan... Doen't matter if it's 20 years old or the latest and greatest. If i'm packing solo.. forget it... Many cannisters... will do the trick for you and save weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 MSR XGK. No heavier than a whisper lite, lights easy, has a good base support, few moving parts, works well at altitude, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Ramsey Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 MSR XGK. No heavier than a whisper lite Actually from MSR's website, the XGK EX is over 2 oz heavier than the whisperlite. My older XGK is actually about 3.5 oz heaver than a whisperlite. But I agree with the above posters, the XGK is a nice stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 MSR XGK. No heavier than a whisper lite Actually from MSR's website, the XGK EX is over 2 oz heavier than the whisperlite. My older XGK is actually about 3.5 oz heaver than a whisperlite. But I agree with the above posters, the XGK is a nice stove. it's close enough for me (I don't cut off the end of my toothbrush handle either :-)) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 For bad gas and dirty kerosene, I've had good luck with the XGK. You have to take it apart and clean it a lot, but at least you can do that. I've generally had trouble with the Whisperlite, even using clean white gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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