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Optimus Nova Plus Stove
I'm looking into getting either this stove, or the Jetboil...
By Justin Buckles
Ranked #544 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
November 8, 2008
I'm looking into getting either this stove, or the Jetboil personal stove. I'm wanting something that will work well in high altitudes, while I like the effeciency of the jetboil, I dislike the ignition system. What are the effeciency and altitude specs like on the nova?
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By riverridge2198344
Ranked #421 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
December 3, 2008
Go for the MSR reactor stove.To answer the question: Multifuel Stoves like the Nova Plus work better in below-freezing conditions. Cannister fuel stoves are not as efficient in very cold conditions and as the more volatile contents are used up, they can become very close to worthless. However when you go higher in elevation: due to reduced atmospheric pressure, cannister gas stoves can work surprisingly well at low temps. I'm talking about noted improvement from 15,000 ft. up.The Nova series stoves are very fuel efficient because the flow of fuel is controled with a needle-like valve right where the fuel changes from liquid to gas under the burner. This also allows a range of flame control not seen in stoves that control the flame where the fuel leaves the bottle. Ray
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- steel
- Folded Dimensions:
- 3.4 x 2.6 x 5 in
- Fuel Type:
- white gas, Optimus arctic fuel, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel
- Burn Time:
- 2,5 hour
- Boil Time:
- 3.5 min
- Simmer:
- yes
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- no
- Parts Kit:
- yes
- Cleaning Tool:
- yes
- Fuel Bottle or Canister Included:
- no
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Hard Case:
- no
- Weight:
- 15 oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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