OPTIMUS VEGA

OPTIMUS VEGA

OPTIMUS

The OPTIMUS VEGA is a versatile, lightweight stove designed for all-season hiking and backpacking, featuring dual cooking modes for efficiency and cold-weather performance with a stable low-profile design and included wind shield.

Key facts

  • Price: £129.00
  • Weight: 178g
  • Type: Stoves
  • Meal type: equipment
  • No cook

Best for

  • Four-season hiking and backpacking
  • Cold weather cooking with inverted canister
  • Precision low-flame cooking in milder conditions
  • Stable stove setup on uneven terrain

Key features

  • Dual cooking modes: 4 Season and Efficiency Mode
  • Boil time as fast as 3 minutes (1L water)
  • Ultra low profile for excellent stability
  • Includes foil wind shield and storage bag
  • Compatible with Optimus resealable and Campingaz C470 canisters

Limitations

  • Requires gas canisters, limiting fuel options
  • No integrated ignition system included
  • Weight is midweight at 178g, not ultralight

Use case

Best for year-round backpacking trips needing reliable, stable stoves that boil quickly and perform well in cold or variable weather with standard gas canisters.

About this product

The Optimus Vega stove is lightweight, high performance stove for all year round use.

It is truly a 4 season stove which offers two cooking modes.

In cold temperatures, when much of the gas turns to liquid, simply invert the gas cannister (using the support legs).

In less extreme conditions, the Efficiency Mode, allows for cooking with precision and economy over a low flame.

The ultra low profile of this stove means excellent stability and there is a foil wind shield included.

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