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GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp Stove
$29.95
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The high-output GSI Outdoors Glacier camp stove is designed for fast, reliable cooking and supports larger cookware with 5 in. diameter pot support arms and a burner head that diffuses even heat.
Key Details
Fuel
Isobutane-propane
Average Boil Time (1L)
4 min
Dimensions
5 x 3.2 inches
- Large and powerful burner rapidly and evenly heats even larger pots and pans
- Canister mount, micro control valve provides precise tunability and output
- Serrated 5 in. diameter pot support arms provide a stable, secure cooking platform
- Sturdy, reliable design
- Includes stove bag
- Fuel not included
Imported.
View all GSI Outdoors Backpacking Stoves| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Canister |
| Fuel | Isobutane-propane |
| Number of Burners | 1 Burner |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | Unavailable |
| Average Boil Time (1L) | 4 min |
| Dimensions | 5 x 3.2 inches |
| Weight | 5.9 ounces |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Perfect camp stove
RyeGuy5 years ago
I've used this stove while car camping (don't use it in the car), while tent camping (don't use it in the tent) and while backpacking (don't use it in you backpack). It works really well and boils water very quickly. If you're into ulta-light backpacking gear you might want to look at other stoves but for tent, car and not-so-serious backpacking it's a great stove!!
RyeGuy
Fort Collins, CO
27 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Poor craftsmanship
Agonychamp7 years ago
Received the GLacier camp stove today. The instructions say not to use any other brand fuel canister but I figured that was just to sell their brand. It was surprisingly hard to thread together but fit with no leak and the stove worked fine. After removing the fuel canister I looked at the female connection on the stove and I gotta say the craftsmanship is nothing less than sloppy. I realize this is a 20 dollar burner but I thought that was due to the weight and size, not craftsmanship. I got this to supplement my MSR pocket rocket which is great boiling water but not so great frying. What I wanted was the MSR superfly but REI didn’t offer it, I should have purchased elsewhere. Lesson learned, always go with what you wanted first. Bottom line if you can’t afford a better made burner go with it. As for me, I will add this to my pile of junk, not worth my time returning it.
Agonychamp
Oahu Hawaii
18 people found this review helpful
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adk2mainehiker
Maine
Burn baby burn disco inferno
3 years ago
Such an easy stove to set up and use. Man does it burn hot and fast!! It takes little fuel. We have now used the canister for three two-three day trips. Amazing!
Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product
fuchsia
California
BE TERRIFIED.
1 year ago
After around 30 uses, the rubber lining that's part of the attachment to the fuel cannister is almost completely gone -- to the point that, last time I used it, the fuel began escaping through the connection and caught on fire. I managed to turn off the fuel valve before starting an explosion/forest fire, luckily. This issue isn't due to me over-tightening the stove/fuel connection: I tighten only to the point that the stove won't slowly unwind from the attachment/fuel cannister. And, I haven't had this issue with my other single-burner MSR stove -- though I've had it several years longer. Needless to say, I'm filling out a warranty form to GSI. I won't use this model even if they replace it -- too terrified. 0 stars.
Age:25–34
No, I do not recommend this product
Pepesilvia
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Simple and reliable
7 years ago
Just came back from two days of car camping. I was trying to decide this or a $10 stove on Amazon. Glad I went with this! It’s an excellent, well built stove that worked flawlessly. Water boils in minutes and it is sturdy enough to hold a larger pan or pot. The only downside I can see is that it is a bit larger than other stoves but still very small and lightweight.
Yes , I recommend this product
AmyG
Simi Valley, CA
Tough to use in the wind, but powerful
6 years ago
I bought this nifty stove right before heading out with buddies who had a full counter stove. Just to be safe... and it was great! It’s pretty susceptible to light breezes, unfortunately... but for $20, it’s worth seeking out a rock to hide it behind while it boils or cooks for you. I used it primarily for coffee, but I feel like it would be fine with a pan to make food- I found it very sturdy. Amazing price point. REI guy helping me said it can be used with any of the fuel mixes they sell.. pretty happy!
Grace
Chicago, IL
Still bulkyish for UL, still lightweight
2 years ago
I've had this stove in use for almost 5 years. The size of the burner surface just barely fits inside my oversized ceramic camp cup, which is what I have used for UL backpacking. Eventually I'd like to get something even smaller, but one posiitive is that my aluminum cookware has no problem sitting on the stove so long as the fuel is on a level surface. I've read complaints about build quality. It felt solid to me.Mine didn't break, but eventually I lost the canister mount - the piece at the bottom with the turn handle. How can I get another one? Such a bummer
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
RyeGuy
Fort Collins, CO
Perfect camp stove
5 years ago
I've used this stove while car camping (don't use it in the car), while tent camping (don't use it in the tent) and while backpacking (don't use it in you backpack). It works really well and boils water very quickly. If you're into ulta-light backpacking gear you might want to look at other stoves but for tent, car and not-so-serious backpacking it's a great stove!!
Age:18–24
Yes , I recommend this product
Ngallagher 77
Chicago
Good starter stove - value play
1 year ago
This is a pretty good value stove for the money. Can't speak to it as a backpacking stove but for car camping or overlanding. It has done a pretty good job. With the smaller can of MSR fuel, I've gotten nearly 20 meals out of the fuel canister. The stove has a good size burner. my setup is a 10-in pan and it supports the pan a cup or two of water and 12 oz of meat and cooks everything relatively quickly. Cannot speak to it in terms of outdoor wind and cold exposure as I use it within a camper with no temperature or wind to affect the flame and heating etc. But for the money it's very hard to be beat imo.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
Arnold
Charleston, SC
Glacier Camp Stove with Extra Large Burner
6 years ago
I have a couple of similar stoves but this one caught my attention because of it's extra large burner. It spreads the heat much better than the smaller, lighter, burners. I sometimes cook for 3 or 4 people and need to use a larger pot. This stove is great for that. I plan to take this stove on short hikes and canoe trips. For long distance hikes, I will stick with a smaller lighter burner.
Yes , I recommend this product
Alannah
Chicago, IL
It’s great for the price
6 years ago
I bought this because it is cheaper and was within my budget at the time. I found that it was hard to control the flame and had to reignite my stove because I set it too low and would accidentally turn it off. It did it’s job and is worth the money. I will be purchasing a different one though for my next trip. One that folds, is light weight, and easier to control the intensity of the flame. I will keep this one handy as back up.
Yes , I recommend this product
Pearl
Florida and all over
Burning WOMAN beats the propane man
2 years ago
I just bought the small burner for a 10 day canoe trip down the Suwanee River starting in the Okefenokee swamp. Unfortunately, my pocket rocket is about five years old and I was looking for an alternative with a larger rack to balance pots and pans- so far the GSR has been great. I like the larger rack on top as I have dumped many a meal using my small pocket rocket -which was a great purchase too, but in practical terms. I’m not backpacking as much as I am car camping. I pretty much live in my tent. GSR is half the price. Sure the valve control is not as precise as the pocket rocket but it’s doable. No big deal. I’d recommend this for anyone who wants to use a small iron skillet, but not have the bulkiness of a full size propane burner. No more picking up my oatmeal off the ground. Thank you GSR I’m a frugal person, and once again found a way to “beat the man” the “propane man”.
Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
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