Optimus is a Swedish company that has been manufacturing outdoor stoves since 1899. In 1969, Optimus acquired the Svea brand, another Swedish manufacturer of portable stoves, and continued to produce the classic Svea 123 stove.
In 2007 Optimus was integrated into the Katadyn Group. It offers gas, multifuel, and hybrid stoves, as well as accessories.
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Contact
Optimus of Sweden
Katadyn Products Inc
Pfäffikerstrasse 37
Kemptthal
8310
Switzerland
+41 44 839 21 11
fax:
+41 44 839 21 99
Katadyn North America
4830 Azelia Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55429
USA
(763) 746-3500
(800) 755-6701
fax:
(763) 746-3540




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Optimus In the News
Daniel Wins $300 Camp Kitchen from Katadyn, Optimus
Congratulations to member and gear reviewer Daniel Norgan! He won a backcountry kitchen package worth $300, thanks to Katadyn, Optimus, and AlpineAire. Read more
July 31, 2014
OR Day One: Around the Foot, Side, and Kitchen
Day One on the Outdoor Retailer show floor turned up a number of innovations, from breathable footwear to stable hydration and a slick cook system. Read more
August 1, 2013
Outdoor Retailer: Backcountry Camp Gear Preview
From stoves to shelters to headlamps, new equipment promises to make your backcountry campsite warmer, lighter, safer, and more comfortable. Here are a few highlights that make their debuts at Outdoor Retailer next week. Read more
July 28, 2012
2007 Backpacking Stoves Preview
Three years ago the JetBoil Personal Cooking System changed the way we look at backpacking stoves. It was only a matter of time before JetBoil’s competitors introduced their own integrated stove systems, and two of them made their debuts this week. Read more
August 13, 2006
Pot Cozies
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August 12, 2006