Which GSI Stove is for You?

Helping you choose the ideal stove to match your camping style and culinary needs!

2023-01-10

For the Backpacker

Our Pinnacle and Glacier stoves are the most compact and lightweight stoves that GSI has to offer, with three variations designed for specific activities. The Pinnacle Stove is purpose-made for backpacking, and the Glacier Stove is a versatile, all-purpose canister stove.

The Pinnacle Canister Stove is ideal for boiling in narrow and tall backpacking boilers and cookpots, while the Pinnacle 4-Season Stove adds functionality in cold temperatures and at high elevations. Both stoves fit into many of our nesting cooksets to save space in your pack. The Glacier Camp Stove, though less compact, excels at spreading heat and cooking in wider pots and pans.

These three variations provide you with choices for all kinds of backpacking trips or quick, light camping trips where space is limited.

For the Host or Family Car Camper

Our Selkirk 540 Camp Stove is the perfect choice for anyone ready to go big. It’s our largest camping stove, specifically designed for cooking for large groups—this is NOT the stove to take on your next backpacking expedition! Sturdy and durable, it features two powerful burners that allow you to get simmering and boiling in no time.

Pro tip: Try using two 10” Bugaboo square frypans side-by-side for a full griddle-style cooking surface.

For the Well-Prepared

The Pinnacle Dualist II comes with everything you and your partner might need for a full-blown meal while camping or backpacking. Compact enough for long treks yet versatile enough for van-type campouts, it's perfect for any situation you may find yourself in. The nesting package includes a 1.8L non-stick pot, two 20 oz wide-mouth mugs with insulated sleeves and lids, two 20 oz bowls, a couple of Foons (our folding spork), and a carry bag that doubles as a sink. All this, and it still has room for your fuel canister.