X-Boil Alcohol Stove (KISSS Stove) - Comprehensive Review

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X-Boil Alcohol stove with Integrated Pot Stand and Windscreen
https://www.x-boil.de/x-boil.html
Comes With
Burner (aluminum, graphite felt)
Pot clips (titanium)
Windscreen/Stand (stainless steel)
Fuel bottles 30ml, 100ml, 200ml
Physical Specs
Burner 0.7oz / 19g 73mm x 22mm
Clips 0.4oz / 11g
Stand 1.6oz / 46g 140mm x 73mm
Pot gap 1.25”
Performance Specs
Two cups / 500ml cold water, 1 ounce / 30ml methyl hydrate, 11cm pot (Fire Maple FROST 900ml)
Boil 8:07mins
Run Out 10:55mins
Max Fuel and Run Time 35grams(35ml) / 1.18 fluid ounces - 14:30 minutes
Options
Standard and ultralight burners
4 sizes of regular stands
2 size of UL stands
3 sizes of alcohol bottles
SS and Ti replacement pot hooks

 
Pros
All components are made in Germany and assembled by the company owner, Leo in Bavaria
Graphite felt holds alcohol to prevents spills and leakage
Graphite felt allows for instant use, no warmup, and works well in cold weather
Silent operation
Graphite felt can be removed from burner to allow for use with fuel tablets or gels
Pot stand is also a windscreen
Stores compactly inside your pot
Holes around half of the base to provide wind protection
Raised stands for larger pot or pan
Holes for tent pegs or skewers as alternative pot rests
Cons
Requires pot handle be 18mm or more from base
Does not allow for simmering (Experimental simmer rings)

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