The Snow Peak Gigapower is a classic Japanese upright canister stove using the standard Lindal B188 thread, and this listing covers the Auto version with piezo ignition. At 120 g and a rated 2,930 W output, it boils a litre of water in just under five minutes, putting it among the reliable but not the lightest stoves in its class.
Folding pot support arms hold cookware and offer modest resistance to air movement, though there's no dedicated integrated windscreen, so an external wind shield is worth carrying in open terrain. The stove has no pressure regulation or heat exchanger — it's a simple, proven design without extra components that could fail.
The Gigapower is a typical "tried and tested" pick: it doesn't compete with the lightest titanium stoves, but it offers durability and piezo ignition that suits hikers who value straightforward operation over shaving off the last few grams.
Specifications
Stove Type
Canister (gas)
Stove System Type
Upright (screw-on canister)
Intended Use
Backpacking, Solo
Weight
120 g (4.2 oz)
Fuel Type
Isobutane/propane canister
Canister Standard
Lindal B188 (screw-on)
Boil Time (1L)
4.8 min
Power Output
2930 W
Burn Time (full fuel)
50 min
Wind Resistance
Moderate
Windscreen Included
None
Simmer Control
✓
Piezo Ignition
✓
Pot Support
Folding arms
Foldable for Storage
✓
Carry Bag Included
✓
Primary Material
Mixed materials
Where to buy
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Category context Canister Stoves (33 products)
Weight
Standard weight· mainstream zone 72–371 g· ranked 20 of 33