Gas One GS-8300SB Foldable Butane Stove review

Short take: the GS-8300SB is the blue-finish SKU in Gas One's foldable, single-burner 8,000 BTU butane family. Its exact page documents one 8 oz butane route and manufacturer-described adjustable heat, but not the information needed to turn those claims into a reliable carry or pan-fit decision. The page's 4.03 lb listing conflicts with 2,472 g variant metadata. If blue is the reason for choosing this version, treat the color as the meaningful distinction—not proof of a new specification or a lighter revision.

A separate blue SKU with the same published cooking setup

Gas One identifies this model as GS-8300SB, with a variant barcode of 810002700774. Its page uses the same foldable one-burner format as the orange GS-8300SO, describes an 8 oz butane canister and claims 8,000 BTU. It also describes adjustable heat from a rolling boil toward a low simmer. Fuel is expressly not included. That can suit a simple outdoor meal where one pan is sufficient and a butane cartridge is available, but the page does not establish another fuel route or a threaded EN 417 connection.

The manufacturer's linked blue image shows the folded body and control, not a pot on the supports. The page lists 12.8 × 10.9 × 3.6 inches as both folded and expanded dimensions. Because those entries are identical, they do not establish separate packed and operating footprints. Do not use the image to measure pan clearance or infer that a specific pot fits.

The apparent compactness does not settle carry weight

The product-details block lists 4.03 lb; the variant record on the same page reports 2,472 g, roughly 5.45 lb. The figures conflict by nearly a pound and a half. Neither one states whether it is the burner alone, a set of parts or shipping weight, so neither qualifies as a documented minimum bare-stove mass. For a kitchen tote or vehicle kit, that may be a question to resolve later. For backpack use or a hard pack-weight ceiling, it is a material unanswered item.

Ask the seller to identify the exact GS-8300SB package and clarify the stove-only and fully packed weights. Do not substitute the orange GS-8300SO's numbers as an independent check: its page shows the same conflict, but each listing remains a separate SKU. The product-page image, likewise, is a maker illustration and not a scale reference.

Check the pot and wind setup directly

Gas One's adjustable-control statement supports a broad simmer-capable intent, not an independent test of a steady low flame. There is no published boil time, fuel-consumption result, maximum pan diameter, cookware load or minimum pan size in the inspected exact page. If the meal depends on a wide skillet, a heavy pot or a small vessel staying centered, get the exact manual or written model-specific guidance before relying on the burner count or BTU rating.

The page includes descriptions of a piezo igniter, push-and-turn knob, cartridge-ejection feature and automatic shutoff for abnormal pressure or flow. Those are manufacturer claims, not proof that the stove can be used in any weather or installation. The page states outdoor use only. No exact manual linked from the page was found that permits an added windscreen, so a separate screen cannot be treated as approved. Use the exact unit's instructions for ventilation, clearances and fuel handling; the stove's compact appearance does not change the open-flame requirement.

What differs from the GS-8300SO?

The page-linked SB photo is blue, while the GS-8300SO image shows an orange folded body. The official pages give different exact SKUs and UPCs; both share the same inspected burner count, fuel size, output claim, dimensions and weight discrepancy. No functional distinction was established from the reviewed page content. That makes this a color/SKU choice in the documented library, not a comparison between a basic and an upgraded stove. If exact package identity matters, check GS-8300SB on the box or listing rather than relying on “GS-8300” alone.

Best fit and reasons to pause

The blue GS-8300SB is worth considering where a single outdoor butane burner is useful and the finish matters. Pause if the purchase depends on a strict carry limit, a verified cookware maximum, a named canister standard, a propane adapter, or a manually approved separate windscreen. Those details are not established here, and unknown does not mean compatible. The separate orange GS-8300SO review covers the same basic cooking format without converting its page claims into independent results.

This is a source-based assessment rather than hands-on testing. No current price, inventory or customer rating is used. For exact variant information, consult the Gas One GS-8300SB product page and instructions supplied with that specific unit before choosing cookware or adding accessories.