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The tiny, featherweight Snow Peak GigaPower stove is barely noticeable in your pack. Strike a match and you're instantly cooking with 10,000 BTU's of heat.
- No more pumping or priming, collapsible stove screws onto Snow Peak or MSR isobutane cartridges or Primus butane/propane canisters
- Performs well in cold temperatures and can be reduced to a true simmer for actual cooking, not just boiling water for freeze-dried foods
- Fold-out wires provide support for most sizes of cooking pots; stable stove base allows cooking on varied surfaces
- Snow Peak GigaPower stove comes in a plastic box for easy packing; size specifications are based on storage box
- Weight includes stove, not the canister
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Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (29)
- Easy to light (28)
- Good power output (25)
- Compact (22)
- Stable (15)
Cons
- Unstable (5)
- Poor temperature control (4)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (29)
- Hiking (20)
- High altitude (13)
- Car camping (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (15), Casual/ recreational (9)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (12), Comfort driven (8)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Light
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Hiking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
This is a great little canister stove, the best out there right now in my opinion. I've used a pretty wide range of stoves out there, from the super minimalist homemade pepsi can stove, to the MSR Dragonfly. I should say that I'm not the biggest fan of canister stoves, as sometimes it's difficult to find canisters for them, but it is getting easier. I also wasn't a fan of disposing of them, but recycling programs have gotten a LOT better over the last few years, so disposal is no longer an issue.
It took me by surprise at just how economical this little stove is. It boils water quick and uses very little fuel in the process. I can make a 4oz canister last all weekend with three people cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Lighting the stove is super easy, which makes me wonder why people fool with the piezo version. I guess it's a little more convenient, but I always carry a couple lighters with me anyways. Keeping the stove lit can be a challenge in higher winds, but it takes a pretty good gust to blow it completely out. With a little finagling of gear or some rocks to block the wind, it performs fine. There is also a wind screen available for purchase that fits this specific stove, but the wind hasn't been a big enough issue for me to warrant purchasing one.
Stability wise, this is about as good as it gets for a canister mount compact stove. Are there more stable stoves out there? Yes, but not in this particular form factor. For added stability, you can purchase the little supports that pop on to the bottom of a canister. Personally, I've never had an issue with stability and I've used this little guy on some pretty sketchy ground. The fold down supports are pretty burly for such a compact stove and will not give a bit under a reasonable load. What I like especially about the supports on this stove, is the fact that they'll accommodate such a wide range of pots and skillets. You could literally cook with a steel coffee mug all the way up to a 10" skillet. Much larger than that and you would be really stretching the limits of stability, but it's still doable as long as great care is taken. I personally use my MSR Titan Kettle 100% of the time, and it works better with this little stove than it did with my old MSR Pocket Rocket.
As far as cold weather performance, this is where the performance of canister stoves tend to suffer. I've operated my little Giga Power Stove well down into the 30's (f) with no issue other than frosting of the canister. It's been noted for pretty much all canister stoves, that you should try to keep the canister warm by sticking it in your tent with you for a while before use. You can also stick it in a jacket pocket to warm it up a bit if you think it will have problems. I personally have not had to do this, and don't anticipate having to unless I'm using it in the snow or temps below freezing.
As far as ways to improve this little stove, I can only think of one thing, flame/temp control. You can adjust the output reasonably easy with the knob/lever, but the actual footprint or size of the flame does not really change. This means that if you're trying to evenly simmer something, such as when cooking eggs, you have to be very attentive and move the skillet or cookpot around to avoid scorching your eggs in one spot. This is a VERY minor complaint though, and honestly most people usually only use these little stoves for boiling water for freeze-dried or dehydrated meals. It can be worked around relatively easy, so it's not really a big issue, just worth mentioning. To be fair, I haven't really found another super compact canister stove that does much (if any) better.
All things considered, I definitely recommend this stove for anyone looking for a compact canister stove. For around $40 pricepoint, I think it's the best option out there. It folds down compact in its own little hardcase and can be neatly tucked away, you'll never even know it's there!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Reliable
Cons
- Touchy control
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
My Dad bought me this little stove years ago, and unlike almost all of my other backpacking equipment I've had to replace... I've had no need to consider swapping this out for something lighter / better.
Bad first.. The valve is a little touchy... seems to go from off to hot-as-hell in only about 1/8 of a turn. The burner is small, so heat (unless you turn it high) is very concentrated in one spot under the pot.)
But, there is more good than bad. This thing is small as anything. I can fit a lighter in the little plastic case with it. My whole cook setup fits inside a 1.5L pot. I bought the SP wind screen to help stabilize the pot, concentrate the heat, and help with the wind... and have been happy with that, too.
Probably will still be using this stove years from now.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Light
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
- Poor temperature control
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- High Altitude
- Hiking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
Just recently got back from a trip on Standing Indian (5500+ ft.) where I used the little Giga Power and it performed wonderfully. Cooked some Tetrazini one night and a Jambayla mix the next and both came out awesome. Lights extremely easy, weighs nothing, packs away anywhere, and is simple to operate. Some complain about the stablness of the canister mount, but I haven't had any of these problems. Take the time to prep your cook site, and use the right pot combo (I use SnowPeak 700 Solo cookset) and all is well.
Only complaint I do have is the temperature control can be a bit tricky. Especially in windy conditions. I recommend getting the wind screen for this stove if you plan on purchasing. Well worth it. Helps out a bunch. If you cook in the vestibule like I have before, have no worries.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Clean
- Easy to Light
- Great temperature control
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- High Altitude
- Hiking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
I use this stove at least 4 times a year. It has always been great. I mainly use it when I go backpacking. It boils 2 cups of water in like 1.5 minutes. Overall, great product.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Light
- Great temperature control
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
I have been using this stove for over ten years in the Colorado Rockies in temperatures from the low 80's down into the teens. It's only failed to fire up once and that was after it sat out all night in a thunderstorm. Even then, with a couple of shakes and a few wipes with my bandana it fired right up. With respect to the stability issues, I have found that to only be the case when you are using the smaller 110g canister and I have never had an issue when I was using the larger 220. I would also recommend getting the optional $10 windscreen which I have found improves the stove's already impressive efficiency and makes it more resistant to ridgeline gusts when you are brewing up some tea.
Bottom line: I bought this stove because I was looking for a more compact, lighter stove and I have never regretted the purchase for a second. In fact, the reason I came online tonight wasn't to replace my ten year old model but to buy one for my son.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Light
- Great temperature control
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
Very good temp control. I am very impressed with its performance. Boils a liter of water fast. Simmers well for cooking eggsI(I always cook my eggs on low heat). I recommend this for anyone.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Clean
- Easy to Light
- Great temperature control
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Hiking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
I have used mine on several backpacking trips for about 5 years now. I love it. Learn to control the heat with some patients and I use rocks to block the wind during windy conditions. This is my favorite piece of equipment!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Light
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
I love this stove. A lot of complaints about temperature control... who uses a canister stove for anything besides boiling water anyhow? Boils quickly and gets the job done.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Light
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- High Altitude
- Hiking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
Awesome little stove; packs up into the Snowpeak 700 Ti mug. Super small, easy to light, and a nice departure from all that fuss with the usual stove Piezo igniters. Just use a lighter or matches; its easier and there is less clutter on the stove itself.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Clean
- Easy to Light
- Great temperature control
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Snow Peak GigaPower Stove - Manual:
I have loved this stove. I use it at least twenty times a summer. It has never failed. Went without the Piezo cause it just seems like one less thing that could foul up on you. It is sooooo tiny and lightweight, which is numero uno for me. I bought the windscreen for this stove, which works really well. I always pretend like I am going to ditch that for tin foil and save, like, an ounce or something, but this all fits so well into my titanium pot with the lighter, the windscreen, the fuel canister, and spork. I do recommend making sure that the canister is slightly buried in the dirt or at least that you are sure the pot is balanced in the center as we have lost a few meals over the years from the pan tipping over. To be fair to the giga, that mostly happens with our skillet and doesn't happen when we fold its handle up to give it more of a centered feel. I highly recommend this stove. It's little case is very handy for packing and protects it well, too!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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