MSR XPD

Review Date
July 24, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: WSB-83(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Littleton

Price Paid:  $47.00 at Neptune's Mountainee

Summary:
The XPD system is the most efficient heat transfer system I've ever seen. The XPD wrap is a little awkward, but fits nicley inside either pot leaving ample room for my whisperlite, and it doesn't pose a major weight gain. Ensuring that your heat transfer from stove to pot is near seamless boil times will be cut nearly in half, a priceless asset. It's durable enough, I've had no issues to speak of with damage. As for the pots, stainless steel is, for me at least, the way to go. After peeling countless teflon coatings to expose the aluminum pot (carcenagen and suspect of brain damage) I'm enjoying the durability afforded by the less fragile alternative. Cleaning can become an issue without the anti-stick coating, but it hasn't realy bothered me too much, I'll put in a little more effort cleaning so long as I'm assured my health. Over time, the pots will begin to blacken, leave it as it will improve boil times. The pot handler is sturdy and the mesh bag is a super extra. If for some reason I need to buy more pots, these are high on the list, up there with titaniums I guess.

Customer Service:
Again, never had to deal with returns/repairs

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BackCountry Evo. 2
Blacklite

Review Date
February 8, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Jason Rumohr(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Renton, WA, USA

Price Paid:  $37.00 at REI

Summary:
Decent and durable. I expect these will probably outlive my MSR stove. Stainless steel is the way to go, unless you're made of money for titanium. I previously had aluminum pots, though a bit lighter, got a bit warped. I'm also one of those who believe that aluminum is unfit for cooking or eating with. The two pots are the perfect size for the type of camping I do. Generally in the summer I use the smaller pot and use the larger one in winter for melting snow.

The heat exchanger...I'm not impressed. I've used one several times before with friends' stoves and thought it would be a sure item I would want, so I saved some money by buying the XPD cookset. Maybe for a trip of 4 days or longer it would be useful. Most of my trips are 2-3 days, in which it doesn't seem worth the exra weight and hassle.

Customer Service:
I live in Seattle, so I went to their facory showroom once. The guy was cool, laidback and helpful. They have usually some good deals in their showroom if you're in the area.

Similar Products Used:
Sigg Tourist cookset for the Svea 123

Review Date
July 7, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Martin(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Anjou, Qc, Canada

Summary:
I have this 2 liters cook set for 3 years. The size is big enough to give boiled water to 4 persons. And the XPD really work. I save a bottle of fuel on a 4 days trip. And the MSR Whisperlite can be put away in the cook set to save space.

Another thing, it really tough!! I hit it often againt rock without any bumps.

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