User Review: Brunton Optimus Svea

Brunton Optimus Svea
Above: The current Optimus Svea, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed May 2, 2006 by Andy The Avid Climber

Rating:
Price Paid: $65

If you want a stove you can depend on then this is the one you want. The tank of gas burns for about 45min when full at 14,000ft. I tried the Svea at 19,350ft and the stove burned for half an hour before the tank went dry. The flame wasn’t always the best, but then again I was using normal car gas in a windy area. Car gas seems to work fine at 14,000ft. It does have a long boil time but it is way more dependable then any stove like the Whisperlite where you pump the gas to pressurize the tank.

I usually put the stove without the wind shield between my legs for five minutes while I relax in the tent. It usually starts right up without pouring gas on it. The built in cleaning needle is very nice although it really doesn’t work well to try to clean it while cooking.

Another thing that is very convenient is being able to move the stove while cooking: it’s not the most stable stove but a canister stove stand should work on it. Compared to the Optimus Nova it has a slower boil and uses more gas time but my experience with the Nova is that you have to constantly regulate the flame and wind disturbs the flame a lot.

The Svea is an amazing stove. I would definitely recommend this above any other stove unless you have the money for canisters. The price isn’t bad either.

Save & Share

Where to Buy

Sorry, we couldn't find any online retailers selling the Brunton Optimus Svea. You may want to check pricing and availability directly at these sites:

Retailers: Do you sell the Brunton Optimus Svea? List your site here.

Similar Stoves

Compare
See how the Brunton Optimus Svea stacks up against the competition: read more stove reviews or more about Brunton.

Contribute
Have you used a Brunton Optimus Svea or a similar product? Write a gear review.

Discuss
Still have questions? Answers? Opinions? Join the converstation in the Trailspace Forums.