GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro 2-Burner Stove Review
Ultra-thin camping stove for campers who live in small apartments
The GSI Pinnacle Pro 2 burner stove while camping in Big Sur during a two-week camping road trip along Highway 1 in California.
July 21st, 2026
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Our verdict
The GSI Pinnacle Pro camping stove is a nearly flat, compact camping stove for anyone who camps and is space-conscious. If you live in a small apartment or have a smaller vehicle, space is at a premium with your camping gear. The GSI Pinnacle Pro has an innovative ultra-thin design that packs easily when you have limited space.
Where other camping stoves look clunky and like a step out of a bygone era, the GSI Pinnacle Pro has a sleek and modern design that is more aesthetically pleasing than the usual camp stove.
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro 2-Burner Stove
We tested the GSI Pinnacle Pro for three years in every season. We took it on a two-week-long road trip/camping trip along the California Coast from the redwoods to beach campsites. We camped for five days in late fall in cold temperatures and (even snow) in Sequoia National Park as well as crisp winter days in Joshua Tree National Park in high wind and even rain. We tested this stove while cooking for a group on hot spring days in Pinnacles National Park. We cooked everything from pancakes, eggs, and sausages to simmering sauces and sautéing vegetables. Two other testers have been using it for over a year on camping trips in Southern Idaho and Wyoming in colder temperatures.
Despite slower cooking speeds, the GSI Pinnacle Pro stands out compared to traditional camp stoves for its compactness and ultra-thin design. While it isn't for everyone, if you want a sleek, easy-to-pack camping stove, it's a good choice.
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GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro 2-Burner Stove Specifications
Burners: Dual 11,000 BTU regulated burners (22,000 BTU total)
Boil Time: 11 minutes 4 seconds average on our tests (1L water)
Weight: 11 lbs (176 oz)
Packed Dimensions: 20" x 12.4" x 1.4"
Open Dimensions: 20" x 12.4" x ~6"
Fuel: 16-oz propane canisters
Materials: Magnesium, aluminum, stainless steel, brass construction
Included: Regulator, burner heads, pot support, windscreens, igniter, flame adjusters
Features: Dual piezo ignition, retracting legs, non-stick boil-over tray
Price: $200
Comparison table
| CAMPING STOVE | MSRP* | FUEL TYPE | BURNERS | OUTPUT PER BURNER | DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro 2 Burner Stove | $200 | Propane | 2 | 11,000 BTU | 20.0 x 12.4 x 1.4" | 11 lbs |
| Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System | $450 | Propane | 2 | 10,000 BTU | 10.3 x 7.2" | 9 lbs, 2 oz |
| Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camp Stove | $275 | Propane | 2 | 12,000 BTU | 22.0 x 13.2 x 3.7" | 14 lbs, 12.8 oz |
| GSI Outdoors Selkirk 540+ Camp Stove | $180 | Propane | 2 | 14,000 BTU | 21.4 x 12.9 x 3.8" | 10 lbs |
Who is it for?
We used the GSI Pinnacle Pro 2 burner stove on a 5-day camping trip for three people in Sequoia National Park in October.
Space-conscious campers who need an ultra-compact design for smaller vehicles or living in tight spaces
Van life enthusiasts and overlanders needing maximum storage efficiency
Design-focused users who appreciate innovative engineering and premium aesthetics
Car campers with limited storage space but who want dual-burner capability
Campers willing to trade some cooking speed for exceptional portability
How we tested
Frying up breakfast in the GSI Pinnacle Pro camping stove while on a 5-day camping trip with three people in Sequoia National Park.
We tested the GSI Pinnacle Pro camp stove for three years in every season.
We've tested with beginner campers as well as experienced outdoors people. Highlights include five days of fall camping in Sequoia National Park in a snowstorm and sub-freezing temperatures. We also took it on a two-week-long road trip/camping trip along the California Coast from the redwoods to beach campsites. While not quite as cold, we also tested in the winter while camping in Joshua Tree National Park in high wind and even rain. We cooked for a group of five people on hot spring days in Pinnacles National Park. To test the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro 2-burner, we cooked everything from pancakes and eggs and sausages to simmering sauces and sautéing vegetables.
Two other testers have been using it for over a year on camping trips in Southern Idaho and Wyoming in colder temperatures. They tested it alongside other camping stoves, including the Coleman Cascade 3-in-1, GSI Selkirk 540, Jetboil Genesis 2-burner, and Jetboil Trailcook 2.0L for the Best Camping Stoves guide.
What we liked
Ultra-thin design makes it easy to pack when car space is limited
Compactness makes it easy to store at home after the camping trip, especially when you live in a smaller apartment
Fuel regulator port protrudes from the back of the stove instead of being housed in a small hole or pocket, like many stoves
What could be better
Windscreens could do a better job of protecting the burners from the wind
No handle
The stove itself heats up
Slower to boil than other camping stoves we tested
Features
The GSI Pinnacle Pro 2 burner stove is incredibly thin for a camping stove.
Revolutionary ultra-thin design
The GSI Pinnacle has an industry-leading 1.4-inch collapsed profile. It maximizes your vehicle’s camp kitchen storage, which is great for people with smaller cars.
Advanced dual-burner system
As mentioned above, the GSI Pinnacle Pro has a full-size, two-burner cook surface. Two 11,000 BTU regulated propane burners provide 22,000 BTU total output. I found the 11,000 BTU to be everything I needed (and maybe even too much) for pancakes, sausages, eggs, sauces, and sautéing vegetables.
Each burner has a large, 4-inch burner diameter that helps with even heat distribution across cookware. We tested with both camping-specific skillets and home skillets from Target.
The GSI Pinnacle Pro offers simmer control for more precise temperature control for delicate cooking. We found it wasn't quite as precise or sensitive as some of the other stoves we tested or as our stovetop at home. This led to a few burned onions and pancakes, but perhaps a more attentive chef (ahem) could have prevented it.
Each burner has its own independent burner control. Though pretty standard for a two-burner stove, it was still clutch as it allows different heat levels for cooking two dishes at once. For example, we cooked pasta on one burner while heating up sauce on the other. Each burner lights via piezo ignition and usually works.
Windscreen
The Pinnacle Pro uses L-shaped side windscreens with cutaways that can accommodate pot and pan handles. The windscreens clip flush with the stove's body for more streamlined storage.
Grate design
The Pinnacle Pro has a rotating grate system that folds open for easier access when cleaning. The grates are about 1.5 inches above the burners. There's also a non-stick-coated tray to help make clean up easier when (you guessed it!) dinner inevitably boils over onto your camp stove.
Premium construction and materials
The GSI Pinnacle Pro is made of high-grade magnesium and aluminum components that resist corrosion. We've gotten it quite wet and haven't done a great job packing it away, and it has still remained rust-free. The stainless steel and brass fittings also help with long-term durability.
Flexible fuel system and setup
The Pinnacle Pro connects your propane can via a flexible propane hose. It is compatible with standard green 16-oz propane canisters. The setup is pretty quick and doesn't require any tools.
Performance in the field
We packed a lot of food for our remote camping trip, and that takes up space in the car. The GSI Pinnacle Pro 2-burner stove's compactness helped make room for an entire picnic table's worth of stuff.
Storage efficiency
I thought that I had a decent-sized car for bringing camping gear, but when I went on a near-winter camping trip with a friend, I quickly realized that we needed every bit of space in my Subaru Forester to fit shoulder-season-rated sleeping bags and extra camping blankets. It was easy to slip in the GSI Pinnacle under other gear or behind boxes of other gear, whereas a traditional camp stove would have taken up space by itself.
When opened, the space-efficient engineering automatically expands and looks pretty much like any regular camping stove. It has a two-burner, full-size cooking surface, even though it isn't as thick while folded up as other camp stoves.
The GSI Pinnacle is made of a mix of magnesium and aluminum that balances durability with weight.
Aesthetically, the GSI Pinnacle looks stylish. Whereas other camp stoves look old school, it looks sleek and modern. It also has retractable legs so you can get some height on it but then pack it up to be slimmer.
Cooking speed
In our testing for Best Camping Stoves, we found the Pinnacle Pro has below-average boil times due to the higher 1.5" burner height. In our boil test, the Pinnacle Pro was the slowest model we tested. It boiled at 11 minutes and 4 seconds, much slower than we had expected or hoped.
Heat control
At 11,000 BTUs per burner, we observed the flame struggling to reach the pots above the cooking grate. The grate itself is further away from the burners than in other stoves, a whole 1.5 inches above the burners.
Radiant heat
There are at least two inches of clearance between the bottom of the stove and the ground or camping table beneath, but we found the stove to run very hot, with the radiant heat under the stove feeling high and hot when a hand is placed flat against the table beneath. We chalk this up to the stove's thinness and how easily heat can move through and warm the entire bottom surface.
Wind resistance
The Pinnacle Pro was best in moderate conditions but struggled in strong wind. The wind screens are relatively short compared to other stoves.
Setup convenience
The fuel port on the GSI Pinnacle Pro 2 burner stove is in the back so it is easy to set up.
We appreciated the placement of the fuel regulator port, which protrudes from the back of the stove instead of being housed in a small hole or pocket, like many stoves. This allows for easy fuel connection without relying on touch to ensure the regulator isn't cross-threaded.
Should I buy the GSI Pinnacle Pro?
Buy if: You prioritize ultra-compact storage above all else, want an aesthetically pleasing stove, need simmer control, and don't mind slower cooking speeds
Skip if: You need fastest boiling times, require maximum wind resistance, or want an integrated carry handle
Where to buy the GSI Pinnacle Pro?
Making a burrito while boiling water on the GSI Pinnacle Pro 2 at a campsite in Bodega Bay, California.
The GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro 2-burner stove is a popular gear item, so you have options when it comes to retailers. Here are some of the pros of the retailers.
Amazon
Pros: Free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime membership (can be same-day delivery in major metropolitan cities)
Enwild
Pros: Support small businesses with friendly gear experts
GSI Outdoors
You can sometimes find more options when purchasing directly from the manufacturer. In addition, it may be easier if you need to make a warranty return due to a defect.
Similar camping stoves
GSI Pinnacle Pro vs. Jetboil Genesis Basecamp
MSRP: $450
Fuel type: Propane
Burners: 2
Weight: 9.1 lbs
The Jetboil Genesis is an extremely portable, all-inclusive camping stove. It comes with a skillet and pot that integrate into the burners. The simmering and cooking performance is high quality. It's more than twice the price of the Pinnacle Pro. The Genesis Basecamp excels in portability and has a handle. The Pinnacle Pro is heavy despite its slim profile.
Choose the Jetboil Genesis if you have more to spend on a camping stove. Choose the Pinnacle Pro if you are tight on space in either your car or gear storage area. Learn more in our in-depth review of the Jetboil Genesis Basecamp camping stove.
Jetboil Genesis Basecamp
GSI Pinnacle PRo vs. Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camp Stove
MSRP: $275
Fuel type: Propane
Burners: 2
Weight: 14 lbs 12.8 oz
The Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 is one of the fanciest Coleman stoves we've seen. It has cast iron cooking, an aesthetic design, and is easy to clean. It also has a powerful cooking ability. The 3-in-1 can be used as a grill, a griddle, or a normal cooktop, making it useful for preparing different kinds of food on the same camping stove.
Choose the Pinnacle Pro if you are limited on space. Choose the Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 if you want to cook a variety of foods in different ways.
Learn more in our in-depth review of the Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 camping stove.
Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camp Stove
GSI Pinnacle Pro vs. GSI Selkirk 540+
MSRP: $180
Fuel type: Propane
Burners: 2
Weight: 10 lbs
The GSI Selkirk 540+ is an easy-to-use, fairly light camping stove with good wind protection. It folds like a briefcase and is actually one pound lighter than the Pinnacle Pro, yet it has a handle. It burns strongly in the wind and has 14,000 BTUs per burner, leading to a quick boil. The Selkirk is $20 less than the Pinnacle Pro. Choose the Pinnacle Pro if you are limited in space. Otherwise, go with Selkirk.
Learn more in our in-depth review of the GSI Outdoors Selkirk 540+ Camp Stove.
GSI Outdoors Selkirk 540+
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I’ve backpacked over 20,000 miles and have at least 1,000 nights sleeping outdoors. On most of these overnight trips, I’ve cooked dinner on backpacking stoves. When I wake up in the morning in the backcountry, I’ll boil up some hot coffee. On chilly days, I’ll make hot lunch. I've been writing about backpacking stoves since 2018, covering the newest models and taking them for extreme testing over many thousands of miles.
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