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Stoves & cookware lighter than the MSR XGK EX Stove

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

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

MSRWhisperLite Universal Stove14.9 oz$199.952.3 oz lighter (66 g)$20 less
MSRWindBurner Personal Stove System1.03 lb$199.950.8 oz lighter (24 g)$20 less
JetboilStash Cooking System7.1 oz$164.9910.2 oz lighter (288 g)$54.96 less
MSRWhisperLite International Stove14.9 oz$159.952.3 oz lighter (66 g)$60 less
JetboilFlash Fast Boil Stove13.1 oz$144.994.2 oz lighter (118 g)$74.96 less
MSRSwitch Stove System13.8 oz$144.953.4 oz lighter (97 g)$75 less
MSRWindPro II Stove10.3 oz$139.956.9 oz lighter (197 g)$80 less
MSRWhisperLite Stove15.2 oz$139.952.0 oz lighter (58 g)$80 less
MSRPocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit9.1 oz$104.958.1 oz lighter (231 g)$115 less
MSRPocketRocket Deluxe Stove3.4 oz$84.9513.8 oz lighter (392 g)$135 less
SotoWindMaster Stove with 4Flex3.1 oz$69.9514.2 oz lighter (402 g)$150 less
Snow PeakLiteMax Titanium Stove2.0 oz$54.9515.3 oz lighter (433 g)$165 less
MSRPocketRocket 2 Stove3.7 oz$49.9513.5 oz lighter (384 g)$170 less
Enlightened EquipmentUltralight Mini Gas Stove1.2 oz$171.01 lb lighter (456 g)$202.95 less
ZpacksTitanium Wing Stove for Esbit0.5 oz$14.951.05 lb lighter (475 g)$205 less
TOAKSTitanium Backpacking Stove1.7 oz15.6 oz lighter (441 g)
SotoWindmaster Stove w/ Triflex2.4 oz14.9 oz lighter (422 g)
JetboilMicroMo Cooking System12.0 oz5.3 oz lighter (149 g)

1 left out of this comparison: 1 with no published weight.

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