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SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove

SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove is #9 product in Camping Stoves

★★★★★
4.8

based on 27 reviews  

from $59.90 - $59.95

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

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Pros

  • Compact (18)
  • Lightweight (18)
  • Powerful (15)
  • Easy to light (14)
  • Great temperature control (14)
  • Easy to clean (6)
  • Stable (3)
  • Reliable (1)
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Cons

  • Unstable (4)
  • Bendable (1)
  • Could use ignitor (1)
  • Poor temperature control (1)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (18)
  • Hiking (14)
  • Car camping (4)
  • High altitude (3)
  • Cooking hot dogs (1)
 
 
 

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Don't forget where you put the Snow Peak LiteMax Stove, because at less than two ounces and about three inches across, you'll never find it again.

Specification Description
Model GST-120
UPC 691688091307
Ability to simmer Excellent
Average boil time 5 min. 35 sec.
Burn time (max flame) (100 grams of fuel) 46 minutes
Cold weather use Fair
Dimensions 3 x 2.7 x 1.3 inches
Ease of operation Excellent
Fuel GigaPower canisters
Fuel capacity 220 grams
Pot stability Good
Stove stability Fair
Water boiled per 100g fuel 8.2 liters
Weight (w/ no fuel) 2 ounces

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SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove Reviews

 
 
 

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[7 of 28 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Awesome performane and price

"The Snow Peak LiteMax stove is the best bang for the buck. When compared to any other backpacking stove it is by far the lightest and most compact. It's super powerful and easy to use. I can boil water quicker on this stove then I can on my stove top at home. I haven't used this much in a high wind scenario and it hasn't been at very high elevations yet, but so far it performs like a champ. Bottom line: This is ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 24, 2009 by MTNDivision

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Very Difficult to Attach and Remove

"The system was much lighter and more compact than my Jetboil stove. It is not as fuel efficient but this is not an issue until you have to pack a second canister. The boil time and the pot stability are acceptable. It functions well above 10K feet. It does not function well in wind without a windscreen. The deal breaker was installing and removing it from the canister. The last couple of revolutions t..." Read Full Review »

Oct 03, 2008 by bknight

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SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove Review

Awesome performane and price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Great temperature control
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • High Altitude
  • Hiking
 

"The Snow Peak LiteMax stove is the best bang for the buck. When compared to any other backpacking stove it is by far the lightest and most compact. It's super powerful and easy to use. I can boil water quicker on this stove then I can on my stove top at home. I haven't used this much in a high wind …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 24 2009
MTNDivision
Kansas City, KS
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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove Review

GREAT CHOICE!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy to Light
  • Great temperature control
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Unstable

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
 

"I also have the MSR Whisperlite and the MSR Pocket rocket stove. This stove is my favorite. I mostly use my Whisperlite when car camping because of its weight and size. For the past 3 years my Pocket Rocket has been my stove of choice.



This stove is liter than the Pocket Rocket, more compact, a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 11 2009
Grizzly Man
Salt Lake City, UT
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[19 of 22 customers found this review helpful]

SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove Review

Better than the rest!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy to Light
  • Great temperature control
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"I recently got this for my birthday and it is amazing. I also own the MSR Pocket Rocket, and this stove blows it out of the water. It is lighter, packs smaller, and puts out more heat than the PR. I haven't used it enough to determine how well it does in high wind or cold weather, but no canister …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 19 2008
Dallas backpacker
Dallas, TX
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove Review

Light, Hot and Fast!

★★★★★
5.0

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    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Easy to Light
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"Great stove that boils water super fast. I have yet to find a con to this stove. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 15 2009
MikeyB
Apple Valley, MN
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

SNOW PEAK LiteMax Stove Review

Peak is the Phase

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Easy to Light
  • Great temperature control
  • Lightweight
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    Cons

  • Unstable

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"This is the smallest and hottest little stove I have. I also have a optimus nova, but the lite max is just so easy to put in your pocket and take with you. I bring it out ice fishing and boil up a pot of coffee and it works good on colds windy lakes, but I try my best to shelter it from the wind. Th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 12 2009
LilSweny
Saint Paul, MN
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