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#6 on this list
XGK EX
MSR
Extreme-cold expedition stove. Melts snow faster than anything else on the market.
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#7 on this list
Firebox Nano
Firebox Stove
Wood-burning packable stove. No fuel to carry when country and rules allow open flame.
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- $230 MSRP
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Specs side by side
| Spec | XGK EX | Firebox Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Liquid (White Gas, Kerosene, Diesel, Jet Fuel) | Wood / Biomass |
| Boil Time (1L) | 3.5 mins (White Gas) | — |
| Packed Weight | 1 lb 1.5 oz (491 g) | — |
| Burn Time (White Gas) | ~109 mins (20 fl. oz. fuel) | — |
| Materials | Stainless Steel, Brass, Aluminum | — |
| Ideal Use | Extreme Cold, High Altitude, Expedition | — |
| Material | — | Stainless Steel / Titanium |
| Packed Size | — | Compact, folds flat |
| Weight | — | Varies by material |
| Cooking Style | — | Boiling, small pot support |
| Key Feature | — | No fuel carrying required |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
XGK EX
- Unmatched multi-fuel capability for global travel
- Exceptional performance in extreme cold and high altitude
- Bombproof construction and highly reliable
- Field-maintainable with basic tools
- Fastest snow-melting capacity on the market
- Heavy and bulky compared to other stoves
- Loud operation, roaring flame
- Poor simmer control; mostly for boiling/melting
- Requires preheating, more complex to operate than canister stoves
Firebox Nano
- No external fuel source needed, just forage wood
- Extremely lightweight and compact when packed flat
- Durable stainless steel or ultralight titanium construction
- Versatile, can also use alcohol burners or solid fuel tabs
- Engaging and self-sufficient cooking experience
- Requires constant feeding of small fuel pieces
- Performance is dependent on dry fuel availability
- Can be slow to boil compared to gas stoves
- Leaves ash and soot residue on cookware
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