Canister Stove – Snow Peak Giga Power GS-100 or Litemax GS-120 (Kovea Supalite)?

EJ – I have both and generally carry the Litemax…

Here is another thread with a pretty extensive discussion of the pros and cons of both.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=89800

Thanks Phil, read the thread. What functional differences have you found? Do you find yourself taking care not to overtighten?

I'm inclined to point them to the Giga Power GS-100. Tried and true. The Litemax hasn't been out that long.

I suspect the aluminium thread on the Litemax will die a LOT faster than the brass thread. Imho, the GS(T)-100 has been a 'Gold Standard' for stoves for a long time. OK, it is a bit heavy now, compared to the latest Fire Maple ones.

I recollect we hashed this about recently. If the aluminum is hard-anodized (as it is on my MicroRocket) the HA brings the surface of the aluminum to near steel hardness. If the HA wears through, then, soft aluminum beneath. I'd expect the wear characteristics of brass to be even degradation thoughout its lifespan, and a HA aluminum to resist wear but to deteriorate quickly once the HA is breeched.

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> My Litemax seems to know only 1 speed!
Try cleaning the needle valve and the jet. Disassembly needed.

Cheers