GSI Outdoors Selkirk 460+ 2-Burner Propane Camp Stove (56014)

GSI Outdoors Selkirk 460+ Review: A Compact Two-Burner Propane Stove for Outdoor Camp Cooking

The GSI Outdoors Selkirk 460+ is a two-burner propane camp stove built to take up less space than the classic suitcase stoves. It's a flat, powder-coated steel box with a carrying handle, push-button piezo ignition, wraparound windscreens and two individually controlled burners. GSI sizes it at 18.3 by 12.9 by 3.8 inches, several inches shorter and slimmer than the full-size two-burners in our lineup, and it runs on the same 1 lb propane cylinders.

For a van kitchen, that makes it a candidate for the person who wants two pans going at once outdoors, a regulator-equipped propane stove, and a box that slides into a shallow cabinet or under a bench. It isn't a high-output stove, despite what the Amazon title says. This review explains the output figures, the rules GSI attaches to its use, and where it fits against the Coleman, Camp Chef and Jetboil stoves we already cover.

This review is research-based. VanLifeKitchens doesn't test products hands-on. The figures come from GSI Outdoors' product page and product data, and from the Amazon listing we link to.

What the Amazon link sells: "GSI Outdoors Selkirk 460+, Portable Outdoor Camping Stove, 2-Burner Propane Grill, 14,000 BTU High-Output Adjustable Burners, Integrated Igniter and Wind Guards" (ASIN B0BW4YYRSY, model 56014). GSI's product data lists the same item number, 56014. Despite the word "Grill" in the title, it's a two-burner stove with a pot support. It isn't a grill.

Operating location: outdoors only. GSI's product page says: "DANGER: This stove is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Never use this stove in a tent, vestibule, vehicle, house, or inside any enclosed area. This stove produces deadly carbon monoxide gas which has no odor. Improper use of this stove can result in suffocation, poisoning or death." A van is a vehicle. Cook on a table outside, with the stove away from the van's doors and awning fabric. An open door, a window or a roof fan doesn't make indoor use acceptable.

Choose this if:

• You cook outdoors and want two burners in a smaller box than a full-size suitcase stove.
• You use 1 lb propane cylinders and want push-button ignition and windscreens built in.
• You value GSI's lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects.

Skip this if:

• You want maximum heat for big pots or fast boils. The Camp Chef Everest 2X is rated at 20,000 BTU per burner, twice GSI's North American figure for this stove.
• You want a stove that packs into a much smaller bundle. The Jetboil Genesis Basecamp folds to 10.3 by 7.2 inches.
• You'll cook with two large pans at once. GSI says 8-inch and 10-inch pots fit side by side.
• You want to cook inside the van. Induction is the indoor option. See the Duxtop 9100MC.

Specifications and sources

Which output figure is right? The Amazon listing's title and bullets say "twin 14,000 BTU burners". GSI's own product page gives "twin 10,000 BTU/h (CSA) / 11,790 BTU/h (CE) burners". CSA is the North American certification body, so for a US-bought stove the 10,000 BTU per burner figure is the one to plan around. The CE figure is for the European rating. We use GSI's figure in this review and treat the 14,000 BTU claim on the listing as unconfirmed by the manufacturer.

GSI's product page doesn't state the weight. The listing's 8.4 lb is close to the shipping weight in GSI's product data (3,765 g, about 8.3 lb), which may include packaging. GSI's page also doesn't publish a fuel consumption or burn time figure.

What's in the box, per GSI: regulator, two burner heads, pot support, upper windscreen, side windscreens, igniter, handle and two flame adjusters. Propane isn't included.

Output and burn time in plain terms

At 10,000 BTU/h per burner, the Selkirk 460+ is in the same class as the Jetboil Genesis (2 x 10,000 BTU/h) and slightly under the Coleman Triton+ (2 x 11,000 BTU/h in Coleman's manual). It's half the rated output of the Camp Chef Everest 2X. That's ample for frying, simmering and boiling water for two people. It's slower for a large pot of pasta water or a canning batch.

GSI doesn't publish a burn time, so here is our estimate. A 1 lb propane cylinder holds roughly 21,500 BTU of energy (propane's energy content is about 21,500 BTU per pound). With both burners on full at 20,000 BTU/h combined, that's about one hour per cylinder. With one burner on full, about two hours. Simmering stretches it further. Cold cylinders deliver less, because propane pressure falls with temperature. These are estimates from GSI's rating and propane's energy content, not GSI figures.

The listing describes "micro-control valves" on each burner. GSI's page says the controls run "from simmering to speedy boiling". For gentle simmering, a pan with a thick or clad base spreads a low flame more evenly than a thin camp pot.

Fitting it into a van kitchen

At 18.3 by 12.9 inches, the Selkirk 460+ covers about 236 square inches of table. That's about three-quarters of the Coleman Triton+'s footprint (23 by 13.75 inches, about 316 square inches) and much less than the Everest 2X. At 3.8 inches tall closed, it slides into a shallow drawer or under a bench seat more easily than the taller suitcase stoves.

For storage in a van:

• Store the stove and cylinders separately, with the regulator removed. That's standard practice for any propane stove, and it keeps the regulator from being knocked while you drive.
• Keep cylinders cool and upright. Don't store propane cylinders in direct sun, on the dash or near a heater. A closed van in summer gets very hot.
• Wedge it. A loose steel box rattles. Our rattle-proofing guide covers ways to hold it still.

When you cook, set it on a stable outdoor table at a comfortable height, such as the GCI Slim-Fold Cook Station or the GCI Compact Camp Table 20. Keep it away from the van body, awning fabric and anything combustible. GSI's page doesn't publish clearance distances, so follow the instructions that come in the box. For comparison, Coleman's manual for the Triton+ asks for 12 inches at the sides and 48 inches above.

Wind and cookware

The wraparound windscreens protect both burners from side wind. The Amazon listing says they fold out of the way "for fair-weather cooking or to use with larger pots". Because the screens limit the pot size, plan your cookware around GSI's figure: an 8-inch pot and a 10-inch pot side by side.

Cookware that suits it:

• A 10-inch skillet on one burner and a 2 to 3 quart saucepan on the other. The All-Clad D3 10-inch skillet and the Tramontina 3-quart saucepan are a good pairing.
• Nesting camp sets such as the GSI Glacier stainless set or the GSI Pinnacle Ceramic set. Aluminium pans work on gas, though not on induction.
• A cast iron skillet such as the Lodge L8SK3 for searing. GSI's page doesn't restrict cast iron. Check the box instructions for any limit on cookware weight or griddles.

Our cookware materials guide explains which materials suit gas, induction or both.

Cold weather

Propane works at much lower temperatures than butane, which is why outdoor winter cooks choose it. Pressure still drops as a 1 lb cylinder gets cold, and output drops with it, especially during a long boil that chills the cylinder. GSI's page doesn't publish a minimum operating temperature. Keep cylinders out of the coldest part of the van overnight. Our cold weather van cooking guide covers fuel choice and winter cooking.

Limitations

• Moderate output. GSI rates it at 10,000 BTU/h per burner (CSA), not the 14,000 BTU in the listing title.
• Pot size. 8-inch and 10-inch pots side by side, per GSI.
• Thin published specs. GSI's page doesn't publish burn time, fuel consumption, clearances or a bulk-tank adapter option. Read the box instructions.
• Outdoor only. GSI prohibits use in a vehicle or any enclosed area.

How it compares

• Coleman Triton+: Slightly more heat (11,000 BTU/h per burner) and room for a 12-inch plus a 10-inch pan, in a larger box with a three-year warranty. See our Duxtop vs Coleman comparison if you're deciding between induction and propane.
• Camp Chef Everest 2X: The high-output choice at 20,000 BTU per burner, with bulk-tank compatibility. It's much bigger and heavier.
• Jetboil Genesis Basecamp: The same 10,000 BTU/h per burner, and it folds into a much smaller package, but it costs considerably more.
• Iwatani Cassette Feu: One butane burner rather than two propane, for the cook who only needs one pan.

Verdict

The GSI Selkirk 460+ is a sensible two-burner propane stove for outdoor cooking from a van: shorter and slimmer than the classic suitcase stoves, with piezo ignition, windscreens and a lifetime warranty. Read the output correctly, though. GSI rates it at 10,000 BTU/h per burner in North America, so it's a moderate stove, not a high-output one. If you want speed for big pots, the Camp Chef Everest 2X is the stronger stove. If you want the smallest packed size, the Jetboil Genesis folds smaller. If you want two burners in a compact, flat box for everyday camp meals, the Selkirk 460+ fits well.

For more on choosing a cooktop, see the cooktops complete guide and our induction vs butane vs propane guide. Our van cooking safety guide covers outdoor stove safety.

FAQ

Can you use the GSI Selkirk 460+ inside a van? No. GSI says the stove is for outdoor use only and should never be used in a tent, vestibule, vehicle, house or any enclosed area, because it produces carbon monoxide.

How many BTU is the Selkirk 460+? GSI's product page gives twin 10,000 BTU/h burners (CSA) and 11,790 BTU/h (CE). The Amazon listing says 14,000 BTU, which GSI's page doesn't support. For a US stove, plan around 10,000 BTU/h per burner.

What fuel does it use? Propane cylinders, through the included regulator. GSI's page doesn't mention a bulk-tank adapter hose.

How long does a 1 lb propane cylinder last on it? GSI doesn't publish a burn time. Our estimate is about one hour with both burners on full, and about two hours with one burner on full, based on GSI's rating and the energy in a pound of propane.

What size pots fit? GSI says an 8-inch and a 10-inch pot fit side by side. The windscreens fold out of the way for larger pots, per the Amazon listing.

What warranty does it have? GSI lists a lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects.

Is it lighter than the Coleman Triton+? It's smaller: 18.3 by 12.9 by 3.8 inches against the Triton+'s 23 by 13.75 by 5.75 inches. The Amazon listing gives the Selkirk 460+ at 8.4 lb.

Sources and verification

• GSI Outdoors Selkirk 460+ Camp Stove product page: outdoor-use-only and carbon monoxide danger statement, twin 10,000 BTU/h (CSA) and 11,790 BTU/h (CE) burners, piezo ignition, powder-coated steel and windscreens, stainless and nickel-chrome cooking surfaces, 4 mm pot support, 8 in and 10 in pots side by side, 18.3 x 12.9 x 3.8 in, included items, lifetime warranty. https://gsioutdoors.com/products/selkirk-460-camp-stove (checked 2026-10-13)
• GSI Outdoors product data for the Selkirk 460+: SKU 56014, barcode, 3,765 g shipping weight, description. https://gsioutdoors.com/products/selkirk-460-camp-stove.json (checked 2026-10-13)
• Amazon listing, ASIN B0BW4YYRSY: title, model and part number 56014, 14,000 BTU claim, micro-control valves, fold-away windscreens, 8 to 10 inch pot supports, 18.3 x 12.9 x 3.8 in and 8.4 lb item data, in stock (checked 2026-10-13)
• Comparison figures for the Coleman Triton+, Camp Chef Everest 2X and Jetboil Genesis come from the manufacturer sources cited in our reviews of those stoves.