WTB: GSI Soloist or Microdualist

**AScott** · 03-02-2011, 19:18

I guess the title says it all. I prefer the Soloist, but I'm open to either.

Thanks for looking.

**Danvandanne** · 03-02-2011, 20:50

My wife bought us a GSI Dualist last year. The set works great and packs down to practically nothing. Good luck finding a set for yourself, they are worth it!

-Dan

**nacra533** · 03-02-2011, 21:17

FWIW, I have the GSI Pinnacle soloist. I love it.

I would recommend the solo setup over the dualists. The reason is not weight but design. The dualists have lots of plastic cups. I think a better design would be to replace a plastic cup/pot with one that you could cook with.

I like the Teflon coating of the Pinnacle line.

Also, expect the little orange rubber cover on the handles melt if you use it with a tight fitting wind screen. The lid will also melt a little, but it is still perfectly useable. This happened with an alcohol stove.

**dragon360** · 03-03-2011, 08:50

George over at End 2 End Trail Supply has one for sale - http://www.end2endtrailsupply.com/GS...e_Soloist.html
Great guy to work with and really fast shipping. Take a look.

**L.D. Cakes** · 03-03-2011, 09:03

Here's a Soloist on sale http://end2endtrailsupply.com/GSI_Pinnacle_Soloist.html
I paired mine with a Trail Design Caldera Cone. http://www.traildesigns.com/
It's the most efficient system I've found so far for long burn times while conserving fuel . Kinda bulky though.

**whayneneal** · 03-03-2011, 09:10

I prefer the GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist Cookset myself.

**AScott** · 03-03-2011, 10:47

Originally Posted by dragon360

George over at End 2 End Trail Supply has one for sale - http://www.end2endtrailsupply.com/GS...e_Soloist.html
Great guy to work with and really fast shipping. Take a look.

Originally Posted by ldcakes

Here's a Soloist on sale http://end2endtrailsupply.com/GSI_Pinnacle_Soloist.html
I paired mine with a Trail Design Caldera Cone. http://www.traildesigns.com/
It's the most efficient system I've found so far for long burn times while conserving fuel . Kinda bulky though.

Thanks! I didn't see until after I ordered, but it appears he had it listed as 1 available as of Feb 17. I hope he still has it otherwise I'm going to need a refund and still be on the hunt.

Originally Posted by whayneneal

I prefer the GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist Cookset myself.

I have the kettle and it is great. That's one of the reasons I was really looking for the Soloist as it has the 14 oz. bowl that the Ketalist has. So, it's like 2 sets for the price of one (I got the kettle as a gift).

**L.D. Cakes** · 03-03-2011, 10:55

Originally Posted by AScott

Thanks! I didn't see until after I ordered, but it appears he had it listed as 1 available as of Feb 17. I hope he still has it otherwise I'm going to need a refund and still be on the hunt.

I have the kettle and it is great. That's one of the reasons I was really looking for the Soloist as it has the 14 oz. bowl that the Ketalist has. So, it's like 2 sets for the price of one (I got the kettle as a gift).

Glad I could be of help! I have the Kettle also and love it!

**aboyd** · 03-03-2011, 12:06

Originally Posted by AScott

I have the kettle and it is great. That's one of the reasons I was really looking for the Soloist as it has the 14 oz. bowl that the Ketalist has. So, it's like 2 sets for the price of one (I got the kettle as a gift).

FYI, the 14oz GSI bowl set does not fit it the GSI kettle that is sold solo. I guess the Kettleist kit kettle is different then the older solo kettle. I bought the kettle on clearance at REI around Christmas, then wanted the bowl that went with Kettleist kit, so I called GSI and asked about it. They said "yeah, the kettles are the same" and the sold me one of the 14 oz bowls. When I got it, it does not fit in the kettle. I kept the bowl cause I like the size, but just a FYI it you were gonna get a soloist and try to use the bowl with an exiting kettle.

**AScott** · 03-03-2011, 13:35

Originally Posted by aboyd

FYI, the 14oz GSI bowl set does not fit it the GSI kettle that is sold solo. I guess the Kettleist kit kettle is different then the older solo kettle. I bought the kettle on clearance at REI around Christmas, then wanted the bowl that went with Kettleist kit, so I called GSI and asked about it. They said "yeah, the kettles are the same" and the sold me one of the 14 oz bowls. When I got it, it does not fit in the kettle. I kept the bowl cause I like the size, but just a FYI it you were gonna get a soloist and try to use the bowl with an exiting kettle.

Oh well, I really only need the one bowl anyway.