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Smaller than other stoves but works harder when it comes to heat output.

Snowpeak GigaPower Stove with auto ignition is an incredibly small, lightweight, and convenient canister stove. Its 3.75 oz weight and nifty push button ignition helped the Snowpeak GigaPower with auto ignition win the Editor's Choice Award from Backpacker Magazine. This powerful little stove produces 10,000 BTUs (most camping stoves are 8-9,000 BTUs). Use this backpacking stove with Snow Peak fuel in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10° C). The Snow Peak Giga Power Stove is designed to stow with a fuel canister in a Snowpeak Solo Combo Cook Set. The Giga Power backpacking stove burns 45 minutes at maximum gas output (10,000 BTUs) with the GP-110 fuel canister. This lightweight, compact camping/backpacking stove comes in a high-quality plastic carrying case. Also available in a titanium version (our item no. SNO0004). **DOES NOT INCLUDE FUEL CANISTER.

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5 5

jpgp17676

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I am not able to compare this stove to any others as I have not owned any others but this one is very nice. The pot sits firmly on the four arms and the ignite is nice so I don't have to worry about using a lighter or matches (even though I carry them just in case). I have not 'needed' to use the windscreen yet but still use it to focus the heat, works very nicely. Boiled my two cups of water quickly. I have a GSI dualist set and the stove and fuel fix nicely inside.

Apostle Islands (Ironwood Island)

cte100962241

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morning coffee

cte100962241

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great stove, well worth the money. this stove is really compact and really strong. it proformed well past my standards

cte100962241

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great stove, well worth the money. this stove is really compact and really strong. it proformed well past my standards

4 5

Dave-o

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This stove is the epitome of lightweight and packable. Super hot yet easy to control the flame. The Auto ignition could be a little more reliable. after a few trips it became a test of perseverance to get it ignite :) However, before my next trip I cleaned the igniter and did some "service burns" and this helped out tremendously. If you dont use it you lose it :) Anyway. This is much better than having to use a separate refillable fuel bottle. Great product! Oh yeh......get the windscreen!

5 5

Banning Lyon

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I’ll preface this review with my cut and paste statement that I work as a backcountry backpacking guide in Yosemite National Park. Nearly all of the products I take the time to review have seen at least a half a season, if not more, of use... and I’m committed to not bothering to write a review until I feel like I’ve really gotten to know a product. I never thought I’d bother to write reviews, but I’ve recently decided that since I’ve spent so much time over these last many years reading reviews, and finding a tremendous amount of value in articulate and well-informed opinions, that I wanted to give back to the community. So, with that being said, here we go...

I still own this stove, and the disc windscreen that goes with it, but I've retired it for the most part, and have turned to the Snow Peak LiteMax. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, but they are similar enough that either one is a great choice. My preference is with the LiteMax, only because I'm a gram weenie.

This stove is bit better at getting to a boil more quickly, and using fuel more efficiently, mainly because of the available windscreen. I wouldn't bother going with this stove if you're not going to buy (or make) a windscreen. But, for God's sake, if you're going to make one, please know what you're doing. Isolating heat from the fuel can is key. Just buy the Snow Peak screen for this and you're good to go.

The auto ignition is convenient, but shouldn't be an excuse to not pack a lighter or matches. I've never had an issue with it, but I've never had it down to anything below the low 20s or high teens.

Another advantage of this stove, aside from its efficiency with the windscreen, is its stability with slightly larger pots and pans. The LiteMax uses three very small folding arms. With anything other than a smallish mug you have to really watch it. This stove, having four arms that are slightly larger, means it accommodates larger pots and pans. I wouldn't plan on throwing a full size pot with a gallon of water on this, but you could conceivably cook for two on this stove. The LiteMax can't handle that.

In short, if you're just boiling water for you for some oatmeal or dehydrated meals, and are like me and count ounces, grab the LiteMax. If you want a little more stability and efficiency, and the capability to use *slightly* larger cookware... pick this up. You won't lose either way.

5 5

Tim Erickson

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I just bought a second one of these (first one remains with my equipment in the US, this one with my equipment in Russia). I just don't think there is a better stove out there. I have had problems in extremely cold weather (below -20C) getting the auto igniter to work. Obviously spark gap is affected by temperature and I couldn't keep my hands warm outside of gloves to adjust it properly. But I always carry matches and that solves the problem of extreme cold.

5 5

Tim Erickson

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I just bought a second one of these (first one remains with my equipment in the US, this one with my equipment in Russia). I just don't think there is a better stove out there. I have had problems in extremely cold weather (below -20C) getting the auto igniter to work. Obviously spark gap is affected by temperature and I couldn't keep my hands warm outside of gloves to adjust it properly. But I always carry matches and that solves the problem of extreme cold.

5 5

Tim Erickson

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I just bought a second one of these (first one remains with my equipment in the US, this one with my equipment in Russia). I just don't think there is a better stove out there. I have had problems in extremely cold weather (below -20C) getting the auto igniter to work. Obviously spark gap is affected by temperature and I couldn't keep my hands warm outside of gloves to adjust it properly. But I always carry matches and that solves the problem of extreme cold.

5 5

Mike Antilla

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this little thing is great, works every time(except when i dropped it in a puddle, but that was kind of expected) auto ignition is great and reliable. light weight cooks fast and never had a problem with it.

5 5

Rodger Wilson

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I took my Snow Peak GigaPower Stove Auto Ignition
on a Search and Rescue mission in the Rocky Mts.
and it performed fantastic we were out for four nights and five days only used 1 canister of fuel.
The Auto Ignition worked everytime no need to
worry with wet matches or lighters, cooks really fast
and takes the chill out of the tent at the same time.














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do all fuel canisters work with this...

Carol Evans

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do all fuel canisters work with this model/

Eli Hauschild

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I know the Jetboil ones do

Phil Maher

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Hi Carol,

Yes, all the major brands like MSR, Snow Peak, Jetboil, Primus, Brunton work just fine. The only requirement you need to worry about is that it has a Lindal Valve (EN 417 specs). No worries. If anyone, anywhere, carries any brand that meets those requirements, you have a compatible canister.

5 5

nick brummett

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This lil snow peak stove fits well in my gsi halulite minimalist pot with a small fuel canister, and still more room. I love the igniter and flame pattern, only down side is even in a light breeze the flame is cut down to almost half. When used with snow peak fuel flame controll and boil tome are both impressive, although when used with other fuels it becomes hard to dail flame down. Id reconmend this stove to anybody who wants a versitile canister stove that folds up tiny but has big performance.

neat lil stove
5 5

Brent B.

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I carried this lightweight stove for my entire thru-hike of the AT. I used it almost everyday for 5 months straight and never had a problem with this stove. I never used a wind shield and had great fuel efficiency with this little guy. One of the bees things I liked about this stove is that you can adjust the flame to cook pancakes or let er rip for just a straight boil. I mean serious controlled cooking can be done with this guy. No maintenance needed and still going strong after 2200 miles and another 120 with the wife couple months ago! GET IT!

5 5

Clay H

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Lightweight and dependable. Love the 4 pot supports vs 3 pot supports of comparable stoves.

Alignment

Simon Hatfield

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Photo shows proper alignment of sparking rod for best ignition - see my review for context

Distance

Simon Hatfield

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Photo shows the proper distance between prong and burner for best ignition. - see my review for context

5 5

Simon Hatfield

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A complaint I see a lot about this stove is that the piezo auto ignitor is unreliable or stops working. I have found that the performance of the auto ignitor is dependent upon the distance between and orientation of the sparking prong relative to the burner assembly.

If you have to click the piezo many times in order for the stove to light, you may simply need to bend the sparking prong with a pair of needlenose pliers. The stove will produce the best results when
1) The prong is about 3mm from the burner assembly. (See "Distance" photo)
2) The prong is centered over the screen instead of the gate. (See "Alignment" photo

I hope this has been a help.
-Simon

5 5

Brian Reyman

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I was recently looking for a small, light and reliable top-mounted canister stove for use on fast overnighters, on day trips and as a backup to my MSR WindPro (which is the best overall canister stove, in my opinion).

After lots of research on forums/reviews, I narrowed it down to the MSR Pocket Rocket and the Snow Peak GigaPower. I ended up buying both and brought them on a recent backpacking trip. Both performed well - both measured up to what I wanted. I had to make a call, though, as I was only keeping one.

I went with the GigaPower for several reasons:

- It's smaller (it's pack size and case are significantly less than the Pocket Rocket)
- It has 4 pot supports. Unlike what others have reported, the Pocket Rocket seemed very stable. Four seemed better than three in most cases, though
- It has an available windscreen. The Pocket Rocket has one built in, but the overall design of the added windscreen for the Giga Power will give better protection in the long run
- Simmering is just a tiny bit better, allowing for slightly lower temperatures - and the burner face is a little more spread out, providing for more even heat distribution

If you need an incredibly small, cheap, high output, reliable stove, go with the GigaPower. You won't be sorry.

As a note, if you don't mind a bit more weight (go up to 7 ounces), the WindPro is the best overall canister stove available anywhere. It simmers incredibly well (it's my go to for pizzas, pancakes, etc.) and allows for a windscreen.

Still the Best Top-Mounted Canister Stove Available
tim clarke

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Brian, thanks for the high quality report.

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