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Great review, very useful. Thanks!

Many thanks for a great review !! I bying it now that I know what it really does.

Just curious, how well do you think it blocks the wind with the BRS 3000T stove? That stove tends to be very wind sensitive. Recently out backpacking I had a couple nights where the stove would barely heat the water at all. That's mainly why I want it. It seems like it wasn't super windy when you did your tests. My concern is the BRS stove is relatively short, and there are a bunch of vent holes at the bottom of that wind shield. Does it let a lot of wind through, or do you feel this thing blocks the wind pretty well?

I’ve been carrying mine for a couple yrs now. I think it is worth it. Pot is msr titan kettle with a pocket rocket 2 and small canister. The screen fits around and very compact. And light. Also works with gsi stainless 1.1l boiler. I’m happy with mine

The Optimus screen makes the BRS 3000 T stove run too hot to the touch (can't hold the knob to turn it off) AND it really heats the canister itself. The main reason is, its very short and the flame really heats the windscreen itself. Primus used to sell a similar poduct, they had to recall and discontinued it because of the risk of the canister exploding... I use the windscreen now with my Jetboil Stash (tight fit) without any issues.

Brilliant review!!! Best wishes from Scotland

Scrape some Esbit powder off the tablet to light it easier. I use them sometimes for heating up some water for cocoa or soup. I have tried alcohol (Trangia or Fancee Feast stoves) with better luck. Canister stoves are hard to beat but still do white gas sometimes

Excellent review thank you

Hey great video! Thank you for the indepth review and for the science-y approach to it!

Excelent review! You have solved the question of whether to buy and carry a windshield (particularly this Optimus one) with butane burners... It makes quite a difference, both in time and fuel burned. Thank you for your effort...

You sound just like the wrangler. Nice demo

First comment. First like. Nice demonstration and explanation. 👍🏼🔥

Great review and measurements, thanks a lot. The only unclear for me how much excactly water you are boiling, 500ml ?, 2 cups could be different. Thats is useful for comparison of msr reactor I have and is it worth the weight for 12 days solo trekking. Also it would be great to have the windshield made from titanium.

Does that bottom plate come out?

To begin, absolutely excellent video! In all honesty, I do not think it is the Esbit at all but rather either the setup with the Pack Stove or one of the many variables that present themselves with the outdoors. The former is something that we have worked very diligently to remedy. Two issues: 1. The original ring sinks a bit of the heat. 2. The distance from the cube and of course the heat funneling matters a lot. In the Lixada, besides enhancing a chimney effect, my guess is that the pot is 1 inch to 1.35” or so above the tab. This provides a much better heat dynamic and maximizes the thermal band. Both the original plate and speed plate (as it is) provides a close proximity, but not the “sweet spot” as would be preferred. If against certain variables, say colder water at start, as your test showed , it will heat the water but has issue bringing it to 212.. The new “elevated plate” we have developed, ensures a better heat flow and distance, and thus solves this issue. I would love for you to test these prototypes and provide your feedback so please send me your address via email and I will send one your way.

Excellent presentation and explanation! Thank you so much for the wonderful content.

Justin, thank you so much for the wonderfully presented walkthrough and Pack Stove showcase! This is truly an excellent video and shows the actuality of using small twig stoves. Funnily enough, I honestly had a similar issue about 3 weeks ago with wood I would have sworn was dry. Every single time I tried those pieces the fire went out ... maddening. Anyhow, thank you again for the video and I am eager to hear more feedback in the future. Be well!