OPTIMUS CRUX

OPTIMUS CRUX

OPTIMUS

The OPTIMUS CRUX is an ultralight 83g screw-on gas stove with a powerful 3000W burner and innovative folding burner head that nests under the canister, offering fast boil times and precise flame control for simmering on backpacking trips.

Key facts

  • Price: £70.00
  • Weight: 83g
  • Type: Stoves
  • Meal type: equipment
  • No cook

Best for

  • Ultralight backpacking and fast packing
  • Quick boiling and simmering on the trail
  • Minimalist setups with limited pack space
  • Day hikes or short trips needing reliable stove

Key features

  • Folds compactly to nest under gas canister for space-saving
  • Powerful 3000W burner for fast boil times (~3 mins per 1L)
  • Precision flame control enables simmering without burning
  • Lightweight at only 83 grams for minimal carry weight
  • Includes strap-on stuff sack for organized packing

Limitations

  • Requires compatible screw-on gas canister (not included)
  • No integrated windshield, performance may drop in wind
  • Not suited for multi-pot setups or large group cooking

Use case

Compact and ultralight stove ideal for solo hikers and short trips needing fast boiling and simmering with minimal pack weight.

About this product

The OPTIMUS CRUX is a screw on top gas stove with a powerful 3000W burner.

It has an innovative folding burner head which means it folds down to nearly nothing and actually nests in the empty space under your gas cannister! At only 83g, this is a superb stove which doesn't compromise on power or weight so you don't have to either.

There is a precision flame control to enable simmering without burning and a strap on stuff sack.

Specs...

Lightweight stove at only 83g 3000W burner with precision flame control for simmering Large burner head for wide heat displacement Innovative folding burner head B oil time for 1l water as little as 3 mins (altitude, climate dependent)

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