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Optimus Svea Stove

Item #OPS0011 | 33 in Stock
5 Star Rating

My children say it ain't campin' without one.

By Ranked #138 - Liquid Fuel Stoves June 15, 2009

I have been using my SVEA since the late 60's. It has NEVER failed to start and burn. My kids do not remember a time without it (30+ years old these days.) Small and portable, it can cook for 4, more in a pinch. I must've purchased 12-15 replacements over the past 25 years. Wisperlites, simerlites, alcohol stoves, kerosene stoves, etc... I always go back. Not really a true ultra-light, but, if it don't work, you are carrying excess weight. The SVEA always works.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
brass 
Dimensions:
3.9 x 5.1 in 
Fuel Type:
white gas 
Burn Time:
50 min 4 oz 
Boil Time:
7 min 
Auto Ignition:
no 
Windscreen:
yes 
Heat Reflector:
no 
Parts Kit:
no 
Cleaning Tool:
yes 
Stuff Sack:
no 
Hard Case:
no 
Weight:
19 oz 
Recommended Use:
ultralight backpacking, alpine climbing 

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