Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove
Item #: 82406
Our Price: $34.97
Regular Price: $39.95
SAVINGS: $4.98 (13%)
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- One of the world's lightest stoves.
- Innovative packaging under gas canister.
- Rating: Powerful 3000 W/ 10200 BTU.
- Includes burner with valve, stuff bag and instructions.
- Burn time: Up to 60 minutes at high maximum output using a 220 g/ 8 oz canister.
- Boil time: 34 fl. oz. (1 L of water) Down to 3 minutes depending on climate, altitudes etc.
- Fuel LP-gas 75/30 butane/propane (not included).
- Size: 2.8 in. x 2.2 in. x 2.2 in. (when folded).
- Weight: 2.7 oz. (77 g.).
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: Wanted to buy a lighter stove as I am now trying to backpack with much less overall pack weight. Have used other brands and they worked fine but I liked that this stove was both lighter than the pocket rocket and seemed to have better flame control. I wouldn't use this stove for large pans or for a backpacker oven, but for going light you can't beat it!
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: It works great, cooks evenly and is very easy to use and ultralight! The only trouble I have is finding it in my Molly bag. I only regret I could not afford the cooking pot kit or the Optimus Nova after an on the job spine injury.
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: This is exactly what I had expected when ordering. I live and hike mostly in North Carolina. This thing is super light and well made. I had to bent the articulating arms a bit to open and close more easily but this was no big deal. I have yet to use it in windy conditions but am sure it will do fine. I am not sure about the efficiency but again expect great results.
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: Was used by an 11 year old Boy Scout. Heated his dinner and breakfast fast. Was used for simple packaged meals. Was used under parent supervision.
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: Boils water very quickly, but has a tendancy to go out if you try to simmer. Also I am worried that the arms of the burner will become increasingly difficult to expand since after only two uses they already move less easily. The weight and compactness is great! Overall I would recommend this stove.
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: After my Whiperlite finally bit the dust, I picked up one of these. The Optimus Crux exceeded all my expectations. It is super compact, very easy to pack, and light even with a couple fuel canisters. Plus, you no longer have to pump the fuel to prime it. Just screw on the canister, turn the knob and light. There may be better stoves for high altitude and windy conditions, but for the price and weight, this powerful little stove will cook up some fine food on the trail.
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: great stove just doesnt simmer well goes out u really got to wacth it
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: The first thing that jumped out to me about this little guy is the power. It is one powerful little stove. However, as some others have stated, the temp control seems a bit touchy. It seems like it is either full blast or constantly fading out. There is no in between...It worked perfect for me on my last overnighter because I basically just boiled water. It is super compact and takes minimal space to pack in. It even fits in the handy little pouch right under the butane canister. You can't get much small than that...If compact is your thing, then this is your stove. Those of you that are a bit pickier about temp control, you may wanna look elsewhere
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: Great little stove! The arms do seem a little fragile, so be careful when extending after using several times. Temperature control is good. Boils water quickly. Make sure you set up on flat & sturdy surface!
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Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove: Works great to 14,500' but will not burn all the fuel if temp is below freezing. This is not a problem with the stove. It's because of the Butane/Propane fuel.
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DOES THE BURNER HEAD ON THE LITE SHIFT LIKE THE BURNER HEAD DOES ON THE OPTIMUS CRUX OR IS THE BURNER HEAD ON THE LITE SET IN A FIXED POSITION?Asked on 2/21/2013 by Sparky from San Antonio1 answer
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The burner head will not shift.Answered on 2/21/2013 by Matt from Campmor
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im confused,12 reviews,6 good temp. control,5 poor temp. control.question,how is the temp. control?Asked on 7/10/2012 by unk from metro boston1 answer
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Overall, I would say it is fine when boiling but simmering is more difficult. Fine tuning the flame at low levels is hard especially without the use of a windscreen.Answered on 7/12/2012 by Betty
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Does this stove accept Camping Gaz butane cannisters? How about MSR and Coleman cannisters?Asked on 4/11/2012 by Anonymous1 answer
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The Optimus Crux Lite Backpacking Stove would work with MSR canisters not with Camping Gaz or Coleman powermax.Answered on 4/12/2012 by Steve from Campmor
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Can I use Coleman Powermax propane/butane fuel with this product?Asked on 5/1/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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Powermax fuels will not work with the Crux Lite.Answered on 5/3/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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could you go into further detail about how this stove "head" connects into the hollow at the bottom of the feul canister, and does it mount in a non protruding way, or does it protrude ?Asked on 8/24/2010 by fingers from virginia3 answers
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The fuel canister has a protruding threaded post that you screw the stove down onto.Answered on 8/30/2010 by Steve from CampmorA:
lindal valve,protruding.Answered on 7/10/2012 by unk from metro bostonVERIFIED BUYER
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It doesn't connect into the hollow at the bottom of the canister, but it can be stored there, reducing the space it takes inside your pack. Actually, I'm not sure it fits completely flush since the canister indentation is not that deep, but it fits nicely and, with both sliding inside my MRI cooking pot, the total result is a pretty compact cooking setup.
To use the stove, you simply screw the bottom of it into the threaded top of the canister. It's very easy to mount and remove. Much easier than my old liquid fuel stove.
And just to be clear, I think you would always want to unscrew it when not actually cooking. All of the canisters I have are "resealable" and you just screw the stove on and off. You can hear a slight leak until you snug it up and, when you take it off before the seal re-closes. If you packed it away with the stove screwed in, I think you'd risk an accident--but that's my thinking.Answered on 11/2/2010 by Dale from Liberty, MO
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I take it this one attaches to a proprane canister not a fuel canister?Asked on 7/12/2010 by Curtis from CO2 answers
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Actually Fuel LP-gas 75/30 butane/propane (not included).Answered on 7/16/2010 by Steve from CampmorA:
im not sure what you have taken,this one uses lindal connection to a canister that contains 15-40% propane,the remainder n-butane and/or isobutane.it is a fuel canister.Answered on 7/10/2012 by unk from metro boston
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