Optimus Crux

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The Crux is a compressed fuel canister stove made by Optimus. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Katadyn Optimus Crux Stove (Spring 2008) Meet the Optimus Crux Stove by Katadyn, a ninety-three gram stove engineered to hide away under a gas canister. This seemingly impossible feat is accomplished with a foldable burner neck and serrated pot supports which are also designed to fold away for packing. It's hard to find a stove that's more compact and convenient than the Optimus Crux, and despite its size, the power of the Optimus Crux is right up there with the big boys at 3000W. Why carry more than needed? All you'd ever need for a dinner date with Mother Nature is right here.Features:Fuel: LP-gas 70/30 butane/propane Weight: 93 g Measurement folded: 84x57x31 mm Rating: 3000 W Burn time: Up to 60 minutes at high maximum output (220 g canister) Boil time (1 L of water): Down to 3 minutes depending on climate, altitude etc. Included in package: Includes burner with valve and stuff bag (fuel bottle not included)"

From Backcountry.com:
"The ridiculously tiny Optimus Crux Stove folds up to fit under a 220g butane canister and weighs only 3.3oz. When you need to go ultralight on your backcountry travels, this stove definitely needs to be with you. The Cruz Stove burns for 60 minutes going full blast with a 220g canister, and it boils a liter of water in only 3 minutes. When you decided to bring a tarp instead of a tent and pull the frame from your pack to save weight, you better have this Optimus stove on the gear list."

From CampSaver.com:
"An award winner many times over and a benchmark for outdoor cooking equipment standards, the Optimus Nova stove has it all; performance, durability and ease of use.Outdoor adventures, including those on polar expeditions, rely on the Optimus Nova to fire up in a snap with its patented quick-priming burner.Users can rest assured knowing that the Optimus Nova will always burn strong and clean thanks to the magical magnetic cleaning needle.Its self-purging Flipstop pump makes shutdown a task simple enough for one finger and despite the Optimus Novas long reach pot supports, it folds up smaller than its fuel tank.That means more room for food.Get cooking!"

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Optimus Crux StoveThe heavy-duty lightweight. Meet the Optimus Crux, a ninety-three gram stove engineered to hide away under a gas canister. This seemingly impossible feat is accomplished with a foldable burner neck and serrated pot supports which are also designed to fold away for packing. It's hard to find a stove that's more compact and convenient than the Optimus Crux, and despite its size, the power of the Optimus Crux is right up there with the big boys at 3000W. Why carry more than needed? All you'd ever need for a dinner date with Mother Nature is right here. Features:Lightweight - 93 g Compact - foldable burner head Innovative packing under gas canister Powerfull - 3000W Fuel - LP-gas 70/30 butane/propane Measurement folded - 84x57x31 mm Rating - 3000 W Burn time - Up to 60 minutes at high maximum output (220 g canister) Boil time (1 L of water) - Down to 3 minutes depending on climate, altitude etc. Includes burner with valve and stuf"

User Reviews

Crux
Reviewed by stormking, Dec 15, 2007

"The five main things I like about this stove is: 1. 12,000 BTU's, 2. The way it folds down & fits into the bottom of your fuel canister, 3. Very lightweight, 4. Constructed of high quality components for durability and longevity, 5. Fuel efficient. Uses 5g of fuel to bring 8oz of water to boil. If you're a stove nut like me, this is a must have for your collection."

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Crux
Reviewed by vlabella, Sep 14, 2007