OPTIMUS SVEA

Best for

• High-altitude backpacking
• Minimalist weight and volume setups
• Multi-day trips needing reliable fuel
• Climbers requiring compact, durable stoves

Key features

• Solid brass construction for durability and heat retention
• Self-pressurized white gasoline tank eliminates need for pumping
• Lid doubles as a small cooking pot to reduce gear
• W power output with 7-minute boil time for 1L water
• Burn time of 50 minutes at full power

Limitations

• You prioritize ultralight weight; stove weighs 550g
• You lack access to white gasoline fuel
• You need integrated wind protection

Use case

Compact, durable stove for climbers and backpackers needing reliable boiling at altitude while minimizing gear weight and volume on multi-day trips.

About this product

The OPTIMUS SVEA doesn't really need much introduction from us, it is a climbing society cult classic which has been tested all over the world for a century.

That it is still as popular as ever is testament to the classic design and performance, particularly at altitude.

Ideal when both weight and volume needs to be kept to a minimum, this stove is solid brass and runs on white gasoline.

The lid doubles as a small cooking pot so you don't always need to carry a separate one.

Specs...

Complete unit weighs 550g Self pressurised tank so no need to pump Power: 1400w Fuel: White Gasoline Burn time of 50 mins at full power output Boil time for 1l water in 7 mins (altitude, climate dependent)