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GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist Cook System

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The fully integrated, self-contained GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System provides 2 backpackers with lightweight essentials for backcountry dining. Includes nonstick coating and a BPA-free plastic lid.

Kit includes 2 insulated mugs with lids, 2 bowls, 2 telescoping foons, a welded sink and a hard-anodized 1.8 liter pot with strainer lid
Mugs nest securely inside the bowls, which in turn nest within the pot; color-coded mugs and bowls prevent mix-ups
Insulated mugs have a low center of gravity and include lids with Sip-It openings that virtually eliminate spills
Ultralight backpacking stove and 220g isobutane fuel canister (both sold separately) can also nest within for a complete and compact cooking system
Pinnacle-series aluminum pot distributes heat evenly for fast and efficient cooking and is extremely lightweight and abrasion resistant
Pinnacle-series cookware utilizes hard-anodized aluminum and Teflon® Radiance technology for supreme scratch and abrasion resistance
Teflon Radiance technology features a specially formulated topcoat to enhance heat dispersion for quick and even heating
Nonstick coating is tough enough to handle use with most metal utensils
2 telescoping foons give you the functionality of a fork and spoon, and they fit compactly inside the cook system
BPA-free plastic lid is lightweight and features an integrated strainer ideal for use with pasta and steamed vegetables
Flip-up tab on top of lid makes for easy lid removal
Coated handle provides a comfortable, secure grip; handle locks into place for cooking and secures the entire set for transport
Mugs, bowls, foons and pot lid are made from BPA-free Infinity polypropylene plastic, which has a high melting temperature, is dishwasher safe and completely recyclable
Includes a welded sink that doubles as a carry bag

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GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist Cook System Customer Reviews

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GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System

4.5

(based on 64 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (56)
Compact (55)
Easy to clean (54)
Durable (45)
Stable (40)

Cons

Not durable (5)
Heavy / bulky (4)
Difficult to clean (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (58)
Hiking (38)
Car camping (31)
High altitude (21)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (35), Casual/ recreational (18), Casual adventurer (5)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (37), Comfort driven (23)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (24), Yes (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 64 customers

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Apr

2009

(40 of 43 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for backpacking but I want sporks

By FlyRyGy

from East Coast.

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

Brought this on a 7 day backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. Great for 2 people - it's an entire dining room in one compact setup. I must have the old model because the new picture shows sporks and I don't have any sporks. I want sporks.

Apr

2009

(20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

MMM MMM GOOD.

By runningnater

from Latrobe, PA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

Used my dividend to buy this and well worth it.

The nesting design makes life so much easier. My compact stove and fuel compliments this product very nicely. I've taken it on two weekend trips so far where the cooking, cleaning up, and coffee in the morning has been an absolute breeze.

Love the product. The insulated mugs with lid works great for tea or coffee. The bowls have handy markings in the inside to indicate how many cups or ounces of fluid. The lid doubles as a strainer for rice or noodles (WORKS GREAT!). The storage sack doubles as a sink for cleaning up or carrying water (VERY HANDY). The nonstick pot is of highest quality.

What a package!

Mar

2010

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The best two-person backpacking cookset

By Deschutes

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Compact
Complete
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
High Altitude

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

I own the Dualist, and inside it I can fit: a LARGE fuel canister (8 oz), my Snow Peak Giga Power stove, two collapsible sporks, two insulated mugs, and two bowls -- all this fits perfectly inside the pot with strainer lid. Plus, the stuff sack is waterproof and doubles as a sink.

I am amazed at how well-designed, compact, and light this set is, especially considering that it's a complete backpacking kitchen and dining set for two people. I don't think any other company has put as much thought into designing a set specifically for backpacking (most sets are simply too bulky, and I always end up leaving most of the pots at home).

The set also appears to be quite durable: after several weekend trips, the pot, bowls, and mugs still look like new. At first, I was afraid the collapsible sporks would be too flimsy, but they have also lasted well, and I have come to like them.

I can't recommend this set more strongly. Pair it with an ultralight stove like the Giga Power, and you've got an amazing little system for two backpackers.

Aug

2009

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I'm besotted with it

By ADangerousBusiness

from Santa Clara, CA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
High Altitude
Hiking
Motorcycle camping

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

We have used this set for 7 days straight while traveling from California to Denver on motorcycles, camping all along the way, and I have zero complaints. The design is compact and multi-functional. Each day, I discover yet another feature to love. The integration of the sink/storage sack was genius. Saved us having to purchase a separate wash/water carrier. The volume of the pot and sink are larger than they look at a glance. It will be our main mess/cooking system while traveling for a full year, so will check back with long term durability.

Feb

2009

(11 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Set-Up

By FSabala

from Manteca, CA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

The was a lot of thought put into this system. [...] how we can fit the MSR Pocket Rocket and fuel bottle inside and fit it all together, under 2 lbs. Great set-up.

Feb

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Almost everything I need!

By Unklhefe

from Illinois

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Unstable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

Took this little guy on a 7 day hike in Southwestern CO and was happy to have him aboard! There were four of us on this hike and I bought the Dualist for my girlfriend and I to share. By the end of the first meal, all FOUR of us were using the dualist exclusively for cooking AND eating. We used the cups as 2 extra bowls and were able to get by with less dishes and save pack space! I would say pair this with the GSI Teakettle for coffee/hot drinks and you are set. Pros: Everything is great, even the included waterproof bag doubles as a kitchen sink; no more hands in the river scrubbing plates! Cons: Really only two little things keep this from being a 5-star rating. The size is a bit big for backpacking, but the multifunction does completely make up for the pack space and the included retractable sporks are a bit flimsy for anything but eating.

Dec

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product

By Sailfisher

from Jacksonville, FL

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

I have had this for over a year now, multiple backpacking trips and many more camping trips. I am able to place a large fuel canister and my gigapower litemax stove inside. The pot is great for heating water, cooking large amounts of spaghetti, etc. The pot and bowls clean up very easily. I have used the storage bag for cleaning dishes as well as for holding water to let the sediment drop out before pumping it through my water purifier. The only issue I have is that the "cups" due to their high surface area do not keep hot drinks warm for very long. we have gone back to using regular mugs. Otherwise I would give it a "5" star rating.

Jun

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Innovation

By David L.

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

Although it's not the lightest, most high-tech, or slimmest, it's the best at what it does. More accurately, it's the best at what it does because no one else has taken the time to design a system that is so complete and inclusive.

Sure the mugs aren't really mugs and the set is slightly bigger than what I would like, but to have fuel (220g), a stove (a Snow Peak LiteMax), utensils, and cookware all fit into one unit is remarkable. And the fact that the handle also serves to lock in all the goods is a plus.

So far the pot has proven to be pretty non-stick. Also, I'm using my Snow Peak titanium sporks, not the GSI telescoping foons.

I'd recommend this to anyone.

Apr

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Efficient design, solid construction

By yoschroe

from Olympia, WA

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy To Clean
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about GSI Pinnacle Dualist Cook System:

This is a remarkably compact unit. My Primus Techno Trail II stove and one 110/220 gram fuel canister easily fit inside the unit which wastes very little space. The pot is well constructed with a durable handle that doubles as a locking lid to keep everything together. The coating on the pot is a relatively durable non-stick surface. Although the mugs are unusual due to their squat, bowl-like shape, they work perfectly well as sippy cups for hot beverages when used with the provided lids. The sporks aren't very durable (I snapped a prong on one when I first assembled it) but that's not what you're buying this system for anyway, is it? All in all, I have no complaints about the system but I wish I'd waited until their May 2009 sale when the price drops substantially.