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Stoves & cookware cheaper than the MSR XGK EX Stove

Every one cheaper on maker-published list price · closest in weight to the XGK EX Stove first

Compared with MSR XGK EX Stove1.08 lb·$219.95

MSRDragonFly Stove$199.951.12 lb$20 less0.6 oz heavier (17 g)
MSRWindBurner Personal Stove System$199.951.03 lb$20 less0.8 oz lighter (24 g)
MSRWhisperLite Stove$139.9515.2 oz$80 less2.0 oz lighter (58 g)
MSRWhisperLite International Stove$159.9514.9 oz$60 less2.3 oz lighter (66 g)
MSRWhisperLite Universal Stove$199.9514.9 oz$20 less2.3 oz lighter (66 g)
MSRSwitch Stove System$144.9513.8 oz$75 less3.4 oz lighter (97 g)
JetboilFlash Fast Boil Stove$144.9913.1 oz$74.96 less4.2 oz lighter (118 g)
MSRWindPro II Stove$139.9510.3 oz$80 less6.9 oz lighter (197 g)
MSRPocketRocket Stove Kit$139.951.56 lb$80 less7.8 oz heavier (220 g)
MSRPocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit$104.959.1 oz$115 less8.1 oz lighter (231 g)
JetboilStash Cooking System$164.997.1 oz$54.96 less10.2 oz lighter (288 g)
MSRPocketRocket 2 Stove$49.953.7 oz$170 less13.5 oz lighter (384 g)
MSRPocketRocket Deluxe Stove$84.953.4 oz$135 less13.8 oz lighter (392 g)
SotoWindMaster Stove with 4Flex$69.953.1 oz$150 less14.2 oz lighter (402 g)
Snow PeakLiteMax Titanium Stove$54.952.0 oz$165 less15.3 oz lighter (433 g)
Enlightened EquipmentUltralight Mini Gas Stove$171.2 oz$202.95 less1.01 lb lighter (456 g)
ZpacksTitanium Wing Stove for Esbit$14.950.5 oz$205 less1.05 lb lighter (475 g)

4 left out of this comparison: 4 with no published list price.

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