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Optimus Nova Plus Stove

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how does the optimus Nova plus compare to MSR whisperlite international...

By Ranked #509 - Stoves August 26, 2008

how does the optimus Nova plus compare to MSR whisperlite international ? is it better or more reliable?

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By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #85 - Stoves December 3, 2008

This stove has more output and can burn more fuels (the whisper lite international cannot burn jet fuel). This stove also has a better pot support system. The trade off would be gaining 4 oz in weight.The Whisperlite has much better simmer control. They both produce 10,000 BTU's.From Ray: I really don't want to argue with Jeff----but I have to. The Whisperlite has a lot of great qualities, but MSR went to the trouble of inventing the Dragonfly to have a stove with better simmer control and more stability. Please refer to my above question answers on the Nova +, then look at Backcountry.com's Nova reviews. The Nova + simmers Great!Ray

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Steel 
Burn Time:
2.5hr on high with 450ml (16oz) fuel 
Boil Time:
3.5min (1L) 
Fuel Types:
White gas, Optimus arctic fuel, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel 
Simmer:
Yes 
Auto Ignition:
No 
Fuel Bottle:
Not included 
Windscreen:
Yes 
Heat Reflector:
No 
Parts Kit:
Yes 
Cleaning Tool:
Yes 
Stuff Sack:
Yes 
Hard Case:
No 
Size:
3.4 x 2.6 x 5in (86 x 67 x 125mm) folded 
Weight:
15oz (425g) with pump 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Sweden 
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