GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Review

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Feature

• 2-person outdoor cookware set with pot, pan, and dishes
• 2-liter pot, 8-inch frypan, and straining lid
• Two 14-ounce bowls and two 14-ounce mugs
• 2 Sip-It lids virtually eliminate spilling; folding gripper handle
• Nested items store in welded stuff sack, which doubles as wash basin

Enjoy a gourmet feast while camping in the great outdoors with the Pinnacle Backpacker outdoor cookware set. The Pinnacle Backpacker set--which stacks conveniently and stores in a welded stuff sack--is fully equipped for the needs of two gourmet backpackers.

The set's folding gripping handle locks securely onto the pot and frypan.

The set starts with two pieces of traditional cookware: a 2-liter pot and an 8-inch frypan, both made using Teflon with Radiance technology. Tested and approved expressly for campware use, Teflon with Radiance items feature a specially formulated topcoat engineered to enhance heat dispersion and virtually eliminate hot spots. Moreover, the three-layer coating was built to survive the toughest conditions, and boasts an unprecedented level of scratch- and abrasion-resistance. The technology heats up 25 percent faster than traditional nonstick cookware while withstanding absurd levels of abuse. The pot and frypan also share a lid with a built-in strainer and a folding gripper that locks on to the sides to provide a secure handle while cooking.

The dishware steps up when it's time to eat, with two 14-ounce insulated mugs and two 14-ounce bowls. Each dish is made of Infinity clear polypropylene, an ultra-lightweight, completely recyclable, BPA-free alternative to polycarbonate resins. Not only is Infinity dishware 25 percent lighter than polycarbonate dishes, but it won't absorb odors like other plastics and will not leach plasticizers or other chemicals into either foods or beverages. Infinity pieces remain strong in both hot and cold conditions and are so light that they actually remain buoyant when filled with water. They're even dishwasher-safe, becoming more stain-resistant with every wash. As a bonus, the dishware comes with two Sip-It lids to virtually eliminate spills when you're drinking coffee or soda.

The Pinnacle Backpacker's best trait, however, may be its stackable design. The pieces nest together gently and fit inside a rugged stuff sack. Not only does the sack make storage and transport easy, but it also doubles as a sink or washbasin in camp, so you can quickly clean your dishes without hassle.

Specifications

• Cooking capacity: Up to 2 people
• Material: Nonstick coated, hard-anodized aluminum and clear Lexan
• Product use: Gourmet backpacking
• Dimensions: 8.2 by 5.4 by 8.2 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 27.9 ounces
• In the box: 2-liter pot, strainer lid, 8-inch frypan, two 14-ounce insulated mugs, two 14-ounce bowls, two Sip-It lids, folding pot gripper, welded stuff sack

About GSI Outdoors
GSI opened its doors in 1985, after a small group of British Columbian siblings made their way down the West Coast to San Diego. Beginning with a few pieces of blue enamelware and a smattering of campfire accessories, GSI Outdoors grew through the years to include full design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing departments, all tasked with developing and marketing an ever-more-innovative line of outdoor cookware, tableware, and accessories. Siblings Don, Ian, and Kathy Scott eventually relocated to Spokane, Washington, where they continue to define innovation through the creation of unique, imaginative, and fun products that reassert their enthusiasm for the outdoors. GSI Outdoors is still a small, privately held company, with no obligation to shareholders, a corporate board, or anyone else aside from its customers and employees. Pinnacle 2L pot and frypan/lid is made of hard anodized aluminum coated with a non-stick 3-layer Teflon coating. The fitted frypan/lid serves as an independent 8" frypan or the 2L pot lid. A folding pot gripper locks and removes easily from pot or lid. A Lexan strainer lid is included. It fits both pot and frypan and makes it eay to drain liquid from either. The pot and lids fit into a stuff sack which is welded/waterproof to double as a wash basin. With a unique bronze color, Pinnacle reaches temperature 25% faster than traditional non-stick cookware while withstanding absurd levels of abuse.