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Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams

Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams

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Isobutane/LPG fuel mixture in a compact canister for use with the Snow Peak Giga Power stove and lantern.

  • Tests have shown this fuel to operate the Giga Power stove in temperatures as low as 17°F
  • Average boiling time: 3.5 minutes for 1 liter of water
  • Fits other brand canister stoves and lanterns with Lindel valve

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Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useFuel for stove or lantern
Dimensions3.5 x 2.6 inches
Weight7 ounces

Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams Customer Reviews

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Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams
 
4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (6)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Functional (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (6)
    • Day trips (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4), Casual adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (4)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Jan

    25

    2009

    (20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best cold-temp mixture available

    By nick L

    from Virginia

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Cold weather power

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Winter Camping

      Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

      In terms of cartridge fuel effectiveness in cold weather, the more propane and the less butane it has, the better. All fuel cartridges are NOT the same. Boiling points (and thus effective lowest temperature) for various fuel components are as follows: Butane = 31; Isobutane = 11; Propane = -43. So, what happens with a mixture canister at low temperatures is the propane (or isobutane if it's above 11 degrees) boils off and feeds through the regulator to be burned first, leaving just the butane in liquid or low-pressure gas form. If it's cold enough, you are left with nothing but useless liquid butane. In other words, you want a canister with a higher mixture of propane and less butane for cold weather.
      Here are the various mixture percentages
      Brand: Butane/Isobutane/Propane:
      Primus: 70/10/20
      MSR: 0/80/20
      SnowPeak: 0/65/35
      Jetboil: ?/?/?

      So, Snowpeak canisters are inherently better for cold conditions when you expect to see temperatures below freezing. Combine these with best practices (keeping the canister inside your jacket or sleeping bag until ready to use and putting it on a mat to protect it from the cold snow) and you will be able to use your light/compact/convenient canister stove in very cold conditions and avoid the mess/hassle of white gas stoves.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Lightweight, but doesn't last long

      By nwbackpacker

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy to Use
      • Functional
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Day Trips

        Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

        [...] told me that the larger 220ml seems to last way more than twice as long as this small 110ml canister. I was puzzled by this, but after using the fuel I can understand it. The reason seems to be that there has to be a certain amount of fuel left in the canister even when "empty" in order to provide the necessary pressure to get the gas out. So it makes sense that the larger canister wouldn't be so wasteful in this department.However, I still chose to buy two of the smaller canisters. This way, I have one spare that is always full. If I used the larger canister I'd probably just end up carrying two of the darn things because I'm concerned with having backups in case I run out unexpectedly.I use this fuel with the MSR Pocket Rocket and it works great. Keep the canister warm (in pocket or sleeping bag) to get that last bit of useful cooking out of it!!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        14

        2009

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        It's all about temperature

        By mtnmaninwa

        from Renton, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy to Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Day Trips
          • River

          Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

          After twenty years with white gas stoves, I changed over to a canister three years ago and couldn’t be happier. All of the cons come down to not understanding pressurized gas or being as familiar as you think you are with your cooking habits. I basically boil water for meals I’ve dehydrated. After a canister of testing, I found with a windscreen I can boil 500ml in three minutes at the cost of ¼ ounce of fuel in any weather. This gives a hot morning mean & coffee, a ramen lunch, and hot evening meal and cider, for two guys for three days with room to spare on the 110g tank. How? Preheat the canister to body temp (pocket or long johns for the bold), keep the burn big and brief. Partial canisters are easy with an inexpensive electronic scale, since you measure the fuel left and do the math. I throw in a 25% safety factor and seldom take two into the backcountry. [...] The small canister fits inside my cook pot with the stove. Couldn’t be easier (or lighter). I only buy the 110g tanks because the bigger one are harder to pack, don’t fit in pockets for warming, and always come home 2/3 full.CAVEAT: if you are doing long burns (simmering stews, making crepes, or gourmet stuff), then best to swap between two tanks (burning on one while warming the other). But if a large group or melting snow, white gas is still the king for high volume long cook times.Happy trails. dw

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          29

          2008

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Always Take Two

          By KLR Tim

          from Lacey, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Fun
          • Functional
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Depletes quickly

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • Motorcycle adventures
          • Trips

          Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

          I do feel guilty about the waste factor with this style of stove.I told myself that I would try to reduce my waste in other areas, though whether I will achieve that goal or not remains to be seen! I used a Peak 1 stove for many years. It was reliable, mostly, but as technology advanced, I started to dislike carrying the fuel bottle and funnel and the mess of refueling in the field. With my new Snow Peak stove and GigaPower canister it truly is a no muss, no fuss situation. Stove and fuel take less than half the pack space I needed for my Peak 1 & accessories. Screw the canister on, turn the little key and light it. You're cooking dinner like yesterday. The only thing is, I only recently got the stove & have yet to figure out how much cooking time you get with the canister. Last week I was on a 3 day motorcycle trip with a friend. In the mornings we made coffee, and in the eves we made dinner. On the last night, we bought food in Chelan and rolled 20 miles south. After we set up camp we began cooking what we'd hoped would be a fabulous dinner. Halfway thru, though, the canister went dry and we were stuck 'cause I didn't have two. Luckily at least the rice was MOSTLY done. The pot was hot so we threw the other ingredients in on top of the rice and let it sit for awhile. Dinner was lukewarm and I learned from the experience- always carry TWO! Nevertheless, I love it.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          15

          2007

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Convenience!

          By Wally B

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy to Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

              Form factor is where it's at with this canister. It fits inside Snow Peak's Trek700 mug with a GigaPower stove. The convenience of that fact should be enough, especially if you already have a GigaPower. In case you don't know, this is not a puncture-type canister; it's threaded and the stove can be attached and removed as you like.

              The whole GigaPower cooking setup is really the best summer cooking solution available. Be aware that this canister loses a lot of pressure fast as temps drop, so it's not a great winter option.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              26

              2007

              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good for going light...

              By [...]Addict

              from So Cal

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Capacity
              • Generates trash

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping

              Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

              I recently purchased as a light weight alternative to white gas stove. Used with a GigaPower ti stove, we boiled about 5 liters of water in 20 degree weather. The packability diminishes knowing I'll have to carry multiple cans for a multi-day trip. It is also a bummer knowing that I generate trash as a byproduct (i.e. empty canisters)

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              May

              25

              2009

               
              5.0

              The little Fuel Canister that could!

              By grayindigo

              from Greenville, SC

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Dependable
              • Easy to Use
              • Functional
              • Lightweight
              • Long Lasting

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • Campgrounds
                • Day Trips
                • River
                • Survival
                • Trips
                • Winter Camping

                Comments about Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister - 110 grams:

                This little guy is amazing. Lasted me three days straight and cooking for three people. It just never ran out. Easy to use, would DEFINITELY purchase again.

                • Gift:
                • No
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                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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