Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove
Item #: 82426
Our Price: $89.97
Regular Price: $99.95
SAVINGS: $9.98 (10%)
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- Brass construction is solid, durable and reliable.
- Built in cleaning needle works automatically.
- No priming required for cold weather.
- Control valve key doubles as a mini tool box.
- Wrenches required for field maintenance have been stamped into the key.
- Brass windscreen has built in pot supports which fold in for compact storage.
- Aluminum lid also serves as a small pot to cook in; detachable handle.
- Rating: 4,700 BTU.
- Burn time:Up to 75 min. on one filling at maximum output.
- Boil time: 34 fl oz.(1 L of water) in 7 minutes depending on climate, altitudes etc.
- Fuel: White gas, Coleman fuel.
- Size: 5 in. x 4.5 in. (folded).
- Weight: 18 oz.
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: awkward to light, but once its going goes good. basic temp control is on or off in cold weather. once up and going it holds up well to the wind. fuel tank has about 60 min burn thime.
Pros Cons Best Uses Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: I used an older model in 1982, stored it in my parents basement.30 years later ,with the same fuel still in it.....she fired right up!
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: Used this stove last weekend in the Loyalsock Trail when the temp was in the teens. Worked great with very little fuel consumed
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: touch heavy but feels solid because its made with brass. New one worked out of box without flareup; previous experience is 8R stove from 80's. Fits in Terra pot kit with little room maybe for a Ti 900? Can use a 700 for a cup and store away the small aluminium cup it comes with. Used alcohol to prime it; gas ok but smokey, maybe ok with fire paste since its alcohol based. During snow survival school the butane stoves didn't ignite, my 8R worked fine; other white gas units worked fine. I expect nothing less from this one.
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: I have stoves that I think perform better, but this is the tank. It has fewer parts to loose are break. It will work when the other stoves wont. This stove will make next float trip I take in northern Alaska
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: Had one back in the early 80's. Worked flawlessly. Lost during mutiple relocations. Getting back into camping/backpacking with my son.
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: My husband owned a Svea backpacking stove back in the early 80s. He was very impressed with how light & compact it was. He has brought it to Nova Scotia for backpacking trips. So far, it hasn't failed him. Unfortunately, he lent his old Svea stove to a friend and never got it back. I ordered this recently and he said that it was similar to his old stove. It looks like we will be getting our money's worth. Can't wait to use it on our next backpacking trip.
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: September of 1975 is when I bought this stove and have used it on and off for 37 years. It has never failed. Great high altitude burner and gives a beautiful glow. Was on a trip in the Sawtooth wilderness with 4 others when their new stove broke. I had the Svea tucked in my pack even after I was told to leave it in the car. It cooked for 5 people on a 4 day trip. Flawless. Have never seen another stove that comes close. Too many connections on other stoves. It can be unstable due to its size but you have to adjust. Just try one.
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Comments about Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove: This is the ONLY stove any serious backpacker should own. I bought mine 38 years ago (not exaggerating) and have never done any maintenance or had any problem with this stove. I've used it in near zero weather many times and it has never failed to light and has always provided a solid / hot flame. I particularly like the fact it lacks the tubes and hoses that newer stoves use that have the potential to break / become disconnected. Buy one of the spouted tops for your fuel bottle for easy filling and you're set.
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what is volume of the tank?Asked on 10/8/2012 by charlie from LA1 answer
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The Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove has a 4 fluid oz fuel tank.Answered on 10/9/2012 by Steve from Campmor
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What size is the lid/pot?Asked on 8/2/2012 by Jesus Swag from Bham Alabama1 answer
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Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove has a cup/ lid that is 3 7/8" diameter and 2" deep.Answered on 8/3/2012 by Steve from Campmor
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how well does the stove workAsked on 12/8/2011 by mizelle1234 from virginia3 answers
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You could have this stove drop out of your pack, fall down a rock face, get hit by every rock on that face, find it on your return hike and still cook lunch on it.Answered on 3/15/2013 by Adam from ChicagoA:
Works very well. An expedition stove that is used for mountaineering and backpacking trips.Answered on 12/9/2011 by AnonymousA:
I have one that is almost 40 years old and I have never had a problem with it. It is very reliable and easy to use. It is small (an advantage if backpacking), but it does limit the size of the pots/pans you can use. It is not something you would want to use to cook for a group of people, but it is perfect for individual use. Highly recommended.Answered on 1/7/2012 by Chuck from Charleston, SC
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Where can I get repair parts, specifically a replacement wick?Asked on 11/24/2011 by Birt from West Chicago, IL3 answers
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This stove doesn't use a wick. The tank is preheated by burning a small amount of fuel or fire paste type product in a reservoir area at the base of the stem. The brass colored windscreen portion of the stove is removable. Within a minute or so the priming fuel or solvent is burned off and the tank is heated enough that vapors will come through the stove head when you turn the stove on. There are after-market pumps made for the SVEA 123 stove if you don.t like the open flame method. As the tank/stove gets hotter the flame gets more like a home stove. These stoves virtually never need any parts. There are people on the net that talk about having this stove for 30 years with the last 10 years sitting and they start up and work great. These stoves even have a nozzle cleaner built in, When the gas is turned off the needle pops through the nozzle clearing it if any carbons or soot.Answered on 12/30/2012 by Seafury007 from Bakersfield, CAA:
KATADYN OPTIMUS 800-755-6701Answered on 11/25/2011 by Steve from CampmorA:
You could go buy a cotton mop head and have enough wicks for centuries. Make sure the mop head is all cotton. (usually if there are multiple styles this will be the cheaper one.Answered on 7/10/2012 by 111t from Olean New York USA Earth
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Where is the fuel housed in this stove? At the bottom?Asked on 6/25/2011 by Lesia from Elkins West Virginia2 answers
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yes, there is a reservoir at the bottom of the stove.Answered on 6/27/2011 by AnonymousA:
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I've never had it leak when I don't empty the tank after using it. I do put it in a vertical pocket on the outside of my pack.Answered on 6/30/2011 by Gershon from Pueblo, Co
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Can you burn alcohol in this stove?Asked on 5/4/2011 by Goosecreek1 answer
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No, the Optimus Svea 123R Backpacking Stove is not designed to burn alcohol. It's designed to burn white gas, also know as Coleman Fuel.Answered on 5/4/2011 by Bob from Campmor
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I know that Optimus has been bought out by Katadyn and that the Svea 123R is no longer made in Sweden. QUESTION: Where is the Svea 123R now manufactured?Asked on 3/19/2011 by Hikin' Jim from LA1 answer
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They are now made in TaiwanAnswered on 3/23/2011 by Betty
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Can you burn unleaded fuel in the Svea. I was given an old swiss model a few years ago and dearly love it.Asked on 9/16/2010 by Howie from Wa.state2 answers
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White gas is the preferred type of fuel for this item, however you can use a high octane auto fuel. However the higher octane auto fuel will eventually clog the jet and generator after extended use. The manufacturer does not suggest using auto fuel but it can be done in an emergency.Answered on 9/17/2010 by Shawn from New JerseyVERIFIED BUYER
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Well, you can always try! I'd do it at home first to see how it goes.
It probably won't burn as clean as white gas but you can always clean the nozzle if it doesn't work out. And it will likely smell worse.
A gallon of white gas (Coleman fuel) goes a long way with this stove and I've never been tempted to stray from the recommended fuel. In time of dire need, though, I'd give unleaded a shot (being VERY careful of the whole process until I saw how the combustion process proceeded).Answered on 10/6/2010 by Larry the Walker from Topeka, KS
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Can you get parts for the Svea 123R StovesAsked on 7/17/2010 by Gordon Robinson from Parker, CO1 answer
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Yes you can get parts for the 123. However Campmor does not carry parts for the 123. You can get parts for the Svea 123 through A+H:
http://packstoves.net/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10_38Answered on 7/20/2010 by Steve from Campmor
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