Optimus Svea 123R, Terra Weekend HE and Autumn Bushcraft Coffee - HighCarbonSteel Love
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- Optimus Svea 123R, Terra Weekend HE and Autumn Bushcraft Coffee. I received the Optimus Svea 123R and Terra Weekend HE as gifts from Nathan4071 quite some time ago and I finally had the opportunity to show them on video! On this beautiful fall day, I go over my kit containing the Pathfinder Bush Pot, Optimus Svea 123R and Terra Weekend HE Pot. We also brew up some autumn bushcraft coffee. Check out my social media links, Nathan4971's channel and where you can purchase the gear mentioned down below:
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The Svea 123 was the first stove I bought back in 1970. Still works fantastically and you're right it's fun to use. I just tip the stove to spill some fuel into the priming cup instead of using an eyedropper. Thanks for your take on it Dave.
Thats a good tip on filling the priming cap, Bill! Thank you for taking the time to watch, my friend! -Dave
I owned a Svea 123 as a teenager back in the '70's. I do not know what ever became of that stove. I've owned many backpacking stoves since then, including an MSR Whisperlite International an and MSR Dragonfly white gas stove. In the summer, you can't beat the canister stoves. I use an MSR Pocket Rocket. However, in Winter it's white gas all the way. After having a couple of pump failures with my MSR white gas stoves, I decided to return to my roots. I just ordered a Svea 123R for this year's winter backpacking season. You simply can't beat the simplicity and reliability of those little brass stoves.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! I appreciate you sharing you experience and thoughts! Nice to hear that you went back to the 123R! It's a bit finicky in the winter weather, however, I love using it! Let me know you are are liking your 'new' stove! -Dave
I love the look of the brass stove...
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Elvin! It's a very aesthetically pleasing stove! -Dave
Cool setup! The 123r is an all time classic! It'll never let you down!
Thank you for watching and leaving your nice comment, my friend! I appreciate you stopping by! Please don't be a stranger! -Dave
David I have one of those stoves, get this I purchased it in 1973!! I bought the pressurizer upgrade but never really liked it. They actually used to recommend using alcohol for the preheat as it was less volatile than Naptha. Those stoves work!! I‘ve used mine at -40 C as well as +30 C. It has never failed me! Type up detailed instructions for you son because he will inherit it!! As always a great video!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your great comment, A J! I sure will type up the instructions for my son! I appreciate your kind words and support! -Dave
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Old school. Had one in the early 70's. The white gas saved us a few times in rain storms in the fall and winter. Used it to get a fire going.
Yes, this and my trangia have also saved me a few times! Thank you for watching, my friend! -Dave
I've been using a Svea 123 for years (ok decades), never wanted another stove for solo trips. I picked up the Terra Weekend HE a few years back and this is now what comes with me on motorcycle camping trips. Makes morning coffee, warms soup for lunch, can whip up some tasty pasta or stew for dinner! If I'm just making coffee the stove will go 5-6 days without needing more fuel.
I am 73 years old and have been using the Svea 123r since the 1960's. I figured out a neat way to start it. Just tear off a small piece of paper towel, toilet paper will not work. Roll it long ways between your fingers. Then open the fuel cap and dip the rolled paper towel into the ful and let it soak up some gas. Put the rolled paper towel in the preheating cup, being careful not to let it get near the fuel cap so you don't burn the o ring. Jut light it and open the vaqlve when it gets hot. That way you don't have fuel running down the outside of the stove.
with all the more modern stoves on the market, it was truly nice to see you using the stove. I love the sound of the self pressurizing stoves and they have the classic look with the brass. Thank you Dave for taking the time to show us this wonderful piece of gear.
Thank you for taking the time to watch, Lawrence! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment, my friend! -Dave
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Bought the Optimus 8R back in the mid-70s for mountaineering. I've been considering the Svea 123R for classic history. After watching your video, I ordered both the 123r and the Optimus Weekend HE combo for my bushcraft hiking. Thx for the review.
Boy! Your 123R stove sure looks shiny! I bought mine in 1973. It's not shiny but it sure works good. It was up on the Great Western Divide last month. Worked great at 10000 ft.
Instead of an eye dropper, use a small piece of paper towel rolled up, about 2 inches. Dip that into the white gas and let it soak up the gas. Put the cap on.Then wrap it around the base of the generator. Try to keep it open at the cap so you don't fry the cap's washer. Then you won't have gas running down the sides. In the winter you may have to do it twice, so use gas from your refill tank. Also in the winter you may have to shield the stove from the cold ground to keep pressure.
Thank you for the info! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, William! -Dave
Oooooh! Yeah! So happy to see this kind of beauty roaring it's so fun. I have myself a similar one made for the czechoslovakia army down the fifties it's Maeva 1420 and also a optimus 111 The practical side of those is that you can work them with white gas and kerosen and you clan even get a burner jet for alcohol. People put them aside because you need to well master their ignition but They fan beat a jet boil and other canister stove. It's really a pleasure to see all Your videos but this one ignite back my passion for those old school stove and I think I'm gone buy some fuel soon 😉
Ciao from Québec ⚜
Thank you fro taking the time to watch and leave your great comment, my friend! Very interesting information! I appreciate your kind word and support! Great to hear from you! -Dave
check my Instagram I just post a small video making coffee with my Meva
Laurent Gouzou AKA Lynx1963 I will definitely check it out when I have an opportunity, my friend! -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love I'll try to upload it here on TH-cam today and let you know my friend when it's done ✅
You brewed a good cup of coffee. Cheers my friend.
Thank you for watching, my friend! I appreciate the gifts, Nathan! -Dave
You're welcome my friend.
Sweet. Got mine out from the good ol heritage box again...time to use it again. Really enjoyable wee bit of kit
Your Instagram posts on this stove are awesome, Joel! Thank you for taking the time stop by, my friend! -Dave
Excellent stove. Thanks for the video.
I have had two of these since the early 1970's. Utterly reliable. Try getting a 'T-Fal 'One Egg Wonder' frying pan for your cookset. It's like it was made for the SVEA 123R. You'll never go back!
no need for the eyedropper, really; just hold the base of the stove in your hand for a bit, then open the fuel valve to let some fuel dribble out into the capture-cup at the base of the burner. The heat from your hand expands the air in the reservoir and allows the fuel to escape when you open the valve; convenient.
Very interesting! Thank you for watching and for the info, my friend! -Dave
Thanks!! We're looking at condensing our camp gear to get the most bang for our buck. This looks perfect!
Hey there, young lady! Great to hear from you! I think you and the family will love this stove! Very useful, durable and easy to use! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
I got my Svea at The Mountain Goat, in Manchester Vermont in 1992; when my Coleman leaked fuel.
I was 'doing' the Long Trail.
I sold it in 2016 with my kit.
JEEZ, I miss that stove.
So cute!
That was nice of Nathan to send you that. It looks like a wonderful kit you have.
Hi E! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! Nathan is great! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
Happy thanksgiving, Dave. Yes. He is great. I follow his videos too.
TheEmptynester planting Seeds of Hope Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, E! Nice to talk with you! -Dave
Wow ! Really nice gift from Nathan..that is the nicest cook pot I have seen.love how you can adjust the flame and it just has style with the color on the handles..very nice Dave
Thank you for watching, Louise! Nice to hear from you, young lady! Yes, Nathan is great and very generous and it's a very classic stove. I usually prefer an open fire but it's fun to use. I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
Your welcome Dave! Yes talk again soon!
Nice compact cook set-up you have, Dave. Does it use standard Coleman fuel or something else?
Thank you for watching, my friend! Sorry that I didn't mention it but this is a white gas stove and I use standard Coleman fuel. I appreciate you stopping by! -Dave
I have one these in my attic - also early 70ies - just had one blow-out after a long days cycling... and a Phoebus - heavy as ??? but the best petrol burner ever.... built like a tank and a roar that would frighten dragons. I pre-warmed with spirits as they did leave gunk behind - a small syringe and spirits available in every pharmacy. And it used leaded petrol/gasoline ;-) .
Thank you for watching and sharing your awesome experience with your stove, my friend! Sounds like it was a champion! -Dave
I've had mine for 25 plus years, still using it today. Neve has let me down. Great little stove.
Thats great to hear, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! I appreciate you stopping by! -Dave
The brass gives it such an old school look. Have you used it yet with high winds? Oklahoma is very windy so I'm always curious. Keep up the great work, brother.
I agree, it is a handsome stove. No, I haven't used it in very high winds, as I don't use it very often. Open fires are just to fun to make and use. Thank you for watching, brother JZ! -Dave
After 20 plus years, my Svea didn't look That shiny!
Now that is a nice looking stove! Thanks for the info friend.
Nice to hear from you, Ernie! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your kind comment, my friend! -Dave
Wow. I had a Svea like 40 years ago. Just too heavy but enjoyable. Hard to ever pick a favorite, huh?
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, douglas! They are very fun to use and I agree, it's hard to pick a favorite! Please don't be a stranger, my friend ! -Dave
That has been my favorite stove for more than 30 yrs...
Thats great to hear, my friend! I love the comments of people saying that this stove has been with them for decades! Thank you for taking the time to watch! -Dave
Twisting the three legs outwards gives a bigger base for a pot stand.
great stove its large though and Nathan is so kind he is a great dude .
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! Yes, Nathan is great! -Dave
I have two - one since 1974. I bought the other one earlier this year. Use alcohol for priming. It's safer and very efficient. You can carry it in a 2 oz. plastic bottle. There is a cult following of this stove. It may be old school, but if works and works well.
Thank you for watching, James! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave
The 123 is a easy no frills stove that is the most reliable little beast. Takes awhile to boil water but who is in a hurry. I have like four of these.. Sickness of Gearness!!
A reliable beast is an excellent description of the 123, my friend! Very well said! I love this thing..while I do prefer other ways of cooking (like with a tripod over open fire/coals), this is the absolute most fun to use! Thank you for watching, Pete! -Dave
Would the stove leak any fule if you would transport it up side down?
Nice video, I have had a SVEA 123 for close to 30 years. It is a great stove and your vid captured the best features.
Cheers!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Edmund! You are exactly right, this is an excellent stove! -Dave
Thanks for demonstrating the Svea stove, David. Greetings from Pittsburgh. Laura
Hi Laura! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! I appreciate the greetings and its very nice to hear from you! -Dave
I’m pretty much a Coleman fanboy, but this video makes me want to get a Svea in my arsenal.
You can never go wrong with the classic Svea in your arsenal! I love using it! Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
The SVEA 123 is one of the most classic stoves in the history of backpack stoves. "Back in the Day (1970s)", we used gas stoves primarily as back-up for emergency when we got caught in storms or got into camp late at night. We used them for boiling water did not use the stoves really for cooking. Most meals were cooked on campfires. So, we did not bring extra fuel either as the fuel in the stove was enough for emergency even on a 5 day trip. The SVEA 123 really is a water boiling stove. It is not a good stove for cooking because it puts out an intense flame in a very small area and has limited flame control. If you want a real cooking challenge/mess, try using a SVEA 123 along with one of those old thin aluminum cook kit "frying pans" to fry an egg! Burn, Baby, burn. What a mess. In cold weather, the SVEA 123 was inefficient because it relies on heat to pressurize the fuel tank and the cold would quickly reduce the pressure. There were pumps that you could add to the kit, but by that time better stoves were coming out like the Coleman Featherlite which eventually became the Coleman Peak stoves that had built in pumps and infinitely better flame control.
I think one can add metal mesh above the burner head to spread the heat out more evenly.
@@coffeepot3123 surely you are correct. You can buy a very expensive flame spreader for the SVEA123, but I'll bet somebody has come up with a simple add low cost flame spreader.
@@explorermike19 Yup, a little metal disk the same size as the windscreen diameter with a few dimples punched in it. For low simmer, dimples up, for high simmer or low boil, dimples down. I have 2. One's copper and the other is stainless. They actually used to ship simmer plates like this with the Coleman 520/M1941 GI stoves in WWII. The simmer plates usually got lost so they aren't usually still with the stoves, but they are out there. The cleaning needle on them could be used to regulate the output on them too. But you better use something besides you bare fingers to turn it or just like the key on a 123 if you leave it on the spindle, it'll burn the crap out of you. I speak from the school of hard knocks....haha! A few layers of aluminum foil will work in a pinch. ALWAYS carry aluminum foil. It's so versatile.
The Coleman's are, hands down, a better cooking stove. But the 123s are much lighter and more compact. It just depend on what's more important to you and what the intended use is. You are right about the tight hot heat pattern, but see my other comment on simmer plates. The secret to using them in cold weather is insulating it from the cold ground and wind. Loosen and tighten the fuel cap. Warm the stove with your hands or abdomen under your coat for a few second and open the key. No eyedropper needed. The fuel start coming out and collect in the priming pan. Once that's lit you're in business. But it DOES take a couple of minutes. Most folks don't appreciate how difficult it really is, even with good equipment, to cook outdoors in less than optimum conditions.
Glad you mentioned the Colemans. I presently live in North Texas and it's hotter than hell the last few years. To keep the heat of cooking out of the house, and secretly because I love to play with my stoves, I like to cook outside on the stove(s) du jour. Last night I made jalepeno stuffed chicken breast on the grill and on a Coleman 550B I cooked peas, and on a 445 Apex I cooked potatoes and then steamed corn on the cob. I used a mix of kitchen pots and Optmus HE pots. All was done as well as I could have indoors but cooking on camping stoves is just so much more satisfying. Yeah, I'm a little different. Have a super week!
That stove is completely awesome!! I love the versatility of this kit also. Great video!!!
Thank you for the kind words, William! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
Have you ever used over white gas stove and if so how would you rate the svea to the others? I've been eyeballing the 123 for about two years and just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Great vid, thanks.
Thank you for watching! No, I have not used other white gas stoves. I don't use stoves in the woods very much, as I usually cook over an open fire/coals. I think you would love the Svea 123! I appreciate the kind words and support and don't be a stranger! -Dave
Is it good to set fire on gasoline for prime heating?
You just got to love the Svea!
It's so simple!
So simple and very fun to use! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, philip! -Dave
I also have a very old Svea - 40+ years - and it looks the same as that one. I use a candle to warm the bottom for priming.
40+ yrs is an outstanding life! Candle is a great idea! Thank you for watching, Al! -Dave
That is one nice stove. Would it work fine at 14*F / -10*C ? Thanks for sharing my friend.
Thank you for watching, Yves! I have read that these will work quite well in all different types of weather and altitudes! You just want to keep it off the direct ground in cold weather and it will work much better. -Dave
Very nice, Dave. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the kind words, Jacqui! I appreciate you taking the time stop by! -Dave
Very cool little stove! What is the burn time on a tank of fuel? What fuel(s) can it use?
Thank you for watching, Sean! I get a little over an hour of burn time on a full tank and I have only used coleman lantern/stove white gas from walmart. -Dave
The R is not my first choice, to many moving parts with the self cleaning needle.. I find it doesn't put out as much BTU's as the non cleaning version..
The drawback is you need to bring an extra tool the cleaning pick.
your svea looks brand new. it still has the sticker on it. how often do you polish it?
I nest/pack mine almost exactly the same... Great tip attaching the key to the screen, doing that. But everyone makes a big deal of priming, I have always just filled the tank, then spilled extra onto the tank, nothing to carry.
Great minds think alike, my friend! Thats sounds like a good priming technique you have. I go back and forth between attaching the key to the screen and the stem. Haven't decided which one I like better through the years..haha. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment, Chris! -Dave
Great review. Would this fit in a zebra billy pot. And what size.
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I have never owned a zebra pot but if it helps, the Svea123R is listed as being about 4"x5". -Dave
A Svea lasts a long time. Mine is 48 years old.
Did I miss what kind of fuel that stove uses? Was it white gas or alcohol? Looked interesting. Nice kit.
I apologize for not mentioning it, Scott...this is a white gas stove and I use standard Coleman stove/lantern fuel. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your great question! -Dave
Classic little stove, I have the Optimus 99 which is also a favourite of mine.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! I have heard good things about the Optimus 99! -Dave
After watching your excellent vid, I ordered the Pathfinder bush pot kit utilizing the Black Friday 20 percent savings. I already have the Seva stove (which I love) and wanted to build a cook kit around it. Thanks for the idea!
Thank you for watching, my friend! You are going to love the bush pot and it sounds like you got an excellent deal! I think you are on your way to an excellent cook kit, featuring the Svea! BTW, I have boiled the full bush pot of water with the Svea and it doesn't take too terribly long! Glad I could be of some assistance and let me know how you like the bush pot when you get it....I love that thing! -Dave
Nice to see someone using the stove correctly. You have a good cook kit. I use the Stanley Adventure cook set with my Svea 123R. Dave
Thank you for the kind words, David! The Stanley Adventure cook cup works excellent with this stove! I love the adjustable pot holders on the wind screen that accommodate many different types of pots! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
Being an official member of "old" school, I do appreciate the Old School Cool of this all brass stove. I have cast iron cookware from my grandmother that is over a century old and some brass handled tools from my dad, all still going strong. Like cast iron, brass just works and if one takes care of it, it lasts forever....always has, always will..That stove will outlast those pots. Period. 'Nuff said. >;)
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, Charles! You are exactly right, my friend! Things just aren't made like they once were! -Dave
WOW! I never expected to see a review on this old war horse. Back in the 1960's and 70's this was "the" stove to have, until Bleuet came out with their canister stove. Unfortunately, Svea 123's were $50. Far beyond my meager paycheck back then. Known to be an excellent winter stove at even higher elevations too. Nice review; thank you reviewing this great old school stove!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Chuck! I appreciate your kind words and support, my friend! -Dave
Good video, I like that stove I don't think I've ever seen one, thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching, Jeff! I appreciate the kind words and support, my friend! -Dave
Dave,
Very nice stove.
I would love to see how this cooks up some food too.
I t looks like you had a great day in the woods!
Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
Have you ever heard of the Solo Stove? I used to use liquid fuel stoves like the Svea but not since discovering Solo which cleanly and efficiently burns tiny pieces of wood for fuel.
Sure have, my friend! I am mostly cooking over an open fire but I don't mind using this stove every once in awhile. I also like the trangia. For my small wood burning stove, I use the original Emberlit. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving your awesome comment, Cliff! -Dave
I'll have to look up the Emberlit. I like to keep gear stashed around the forest so I don't always have to pack it in every time I spend time at one of my observation points.
Thats a great idea, Cliff! One of the many things I love about the woods is that you don't have to worry about your gear getting stolen! -Dave
That is a beautiful stove. I have been thinking about getting one at some point. They are a little pricey though. Thanks for the demonstration :)
- Martin
Thank you for watching, Martin! Yes, a bit pricey but I hear they last a very long time! This one is only over a year old, however, there are comments from people that have had them for over 40 yrs! Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
That's a nice stove. I was wandering if you might can tell me the difference of the 123 and 123r thanks and Atb Brian
Thank you for watching, Brian! I don't know the difference, as I have never had the opportunity to use the 123 but the 123r is outstanding! -Dave
The 123 is the original, that came with a separate jet-cleaning tool. The 123R is newer and has a jet-cleaning pin built into the burner. It is operated by turning the key fully counter-clockwise, then turn the key fully clockwise to turn the stove off.
Nice review of the kit Dave.
take care -Chris
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your kind words, my friend! Great to hear from you, Chris! -Dave
Hi Dave, Very interesting video of something I don't see every day, at least here in the US . Is this a current production item ? Also I was wondering what type of fuel it utilizes? Again thanks for the interesting video and we look forward to the next one
Thank you for watching, Bradley! Yes, this stove is currently in production. The type of fuel is white gas. I use coleman lantern/stove fuel. I appreciate your kind words and support, my friend! -Dave
Great video. I have this stove but have not been able to get it lit. Wondering if you could over the steps from filling the reservoir to lighting the stove in a little greater detail. Thanks if you can.
Thank you for the kind words, Chip! I am sorry to hear that you haven't been able to get this stove lit. As soon as I have the opportunity, I will be happy to show lighting this stove in greater detail. Once you get yours lit, you are going to love it, my friend! It's an excellent stove! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave
...sounds like your jet has a clog. These stoves came with an unclogging needle. Just be careful with the brass burner, as they are soft metal-- do not enlarge the hole.
Nice stove. I also have a Trangia as well as the Optimus Crux folding stove that fits under a canister. But like you I prefer a fire when I can and have more time!
Thank you for watching and leaving your nice comment, Dano! Nothing like preparing, starting, maintaining and using an open fire! -Dave
Nathan is a good man! that thing is amazing! thanks for sharing Dave!
He sure is, my friend! Thank you fro watching! -Dave
Nice video, but what about the fuel? I didn't hear you mention it at all. Did I miss it?
I don't believe I mentioned it but its a white gas stove. I use inexpensive coleman camp stove fuel from Walmart. Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment! -Dave
Hi, thanks for getting back to me on this - good of you. White gas is a bit of a mystery to me though - perhaps it is an American standard? (I am in Australia.)
I gather it is also called naptha - still a mystery!
On an aside - I love your cheery presentation style - it makes a nice change from some other websites!
Thanks again.
John
White gas, otherwise known as Naptha. Australia has their own word for it, I just don't remember it at the moment. Check out bikerbits.com.au
Just remembered: In Australia, it's called Shellite.
@@knatelyx5647 Golden - thanks!
What kind of fuel does this stove use?
Svea 123! A classic. somewhere in my stash of stuff I have a 40 year old 123.
That is awesome, Kevin! I love hearing people talk about having the 123 or 123R for years and years! Such a durable, long lasting piece of kit! Thank you watching and for the great comment, my friend! -Dave
Good stove, didn't know they where still around, Back in the 80s when I was in Boy Scouts they where very popular. That Reservoir does two things. Pre-heats the stove and the heat pressurizes the tank. Unlike say a Coleman backpacking stove that has a pump to pressurize the fuel tank. Also those Svea stoves can burn through the bottom of your pot if your not paying attention.
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, James! This video brought out a lot of nostalgia from viewers and its great! Please don't be a stranger, my friend! -Dave
Very nice cook set. Very effective.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Wheels! Nice to hear from you, brother! -Dave
Love your videos my friend.
Wheels gone Wild Love having you here, my friend! -Dave
What furl can you use in this stove. and do you know if you can use it inside a camp trailer thanks Karla good video
Hi Karla! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave you nice comment! It's a 'white gas' stove so I use the Coleman stove fuel from Walmart. I am not sure if it can be used in a camp trailer, as I have only used it outside. Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
you actually can use this inside... but always, always, light it outside first. Provide enough air inside for combustion... and for you to breathe. Place it inside a metal baking pan, on a stable surface.
That thing is sweet nice coffee time oh yeah Nathan is a cool brother
Thank you for watching and leaving your nice comment! Yes, Nathan is awesome! I appreciate you stopping by, Joseph! -Dave
NIce 123r! I never understood those noisy burners and I preferred my quiet Trangia stoves until last year when I bought an old Optimus 111b stove. Now I get it, those roarer burners kick butt! ;)
I found my 111b on Craigslist for $20, but a few months later I found a MSR Dragonfly for $35. Same burner type, same output as the 111b but much smaller and lighter. That MSR stove was only used twice, and it came with an unused $30 Expedition Maintenance kit included. That Dragonfly is now my favorite stove.
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment! Nice to hear from you, my friend! Your Dragonfly sounds excellent for a great deal! -Dave
Great review, thank you. 🙂
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by! -Dave
Great vid. I'm ready to break out my Optimus 00 Camper Kerosene stove. Definitely old school. These stoves come in very handy as you said.
Thank you for taking the time to watch, Andrew! Your stove sounds great! -Dave
How do you properly prime it though?
I have always had luck in priming this the way I did in the beginning, utilizing the area at the base. Thank you for watching! -Dave
Bought one of these stoves, with the little cooking pot and handle, for a dollar at the 2nd hand store. It IS a fun little item. I can remember back in the sixties and seventies when this was thee item for lightweight backpacking. Of course, these days I prefer alcohol, soda can, stoves for three season and a gas stove in winter. I still have so many items for kitchen, it's sometimes a challenge to figure out which one to bring. I even carry, from time to time, once or twice a year, one of my old Colman liquid fuel stoves, those three pound monstrosities that were and are fool proof and always reliable, but still, these little Svea's a fun and work so well. Thanks for the demo on the cook kit, too. Looks a lot like the Esbit pot and burner stoves. So many choices these days, aren't there?
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, my friend! You are exactly right...so many choices nowadays! I, too, rotate my gear when I go out, whether it be packs or knives or cook pots, etc! I like to consider myself lucky to have choices! I prefer an open fire over a stove but little stoves are just a good time! Please don't be a stranger! -Dave
wow amazing stove kit !!! thanks for sharing with us :-)
Yes! This stove is very fun to use! Thank you for taking the time to watching and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
what is the fuel capacity? can I burn gasoline in it? ty
Fuel capacity of the tank is .18L, however, the stove doesn't perform as well if filled to capacity. About 2/3 full is perfect. I have never burned gasoline in mine but I have read and heard from people who do prefer to use gasoline. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent questions! -Dave
What a beautiful kit! 👌
Thank you for watching, my friend! Its great to hear from you! -Dave
Now that is a nice setup, Thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to provide your kind words and support! It's very nice to hear from you! -Dave
You are welcome. Thanks - John
Say Heah Dave, WoW, That's neat, This week, Since snow and rain is forecasted, It will give me a nice way to practice making fire when wet, The cutting tools will be my Puma Bowie 2, which I got lucky and bought it at a great price brand new at the Pawn shop, I'm pairing it off with my Weidmannshiel Slender Clip Point Bird and Troy Knife also in the 440c. Both knives were made in Solingen, Germany, and both are integral with Stag Slabs, My Puma is integral and doesn't have the Bolster and Pommel like the Puma Bowie, My Bowie 2 is just blade and Slabs, but in the 440c. and I have it very sharp with a vexed edge. I also plan of using my Estwing Sportsman Hatchet with the Leather Handle, I'm also using my Curved Corona Folding Saw which also fits in my Silky Bigboy2000 Sheath. I'm also using my Maxpedition Kodiak Shouldersling, because of its capacity. This video came in a perfect time. By the way, My Ratweiler /Rodent Solution makeshift piggyback worked magnificently, But I guess I wasn't ready for the cold this soon, especially when it was near 70°f when we left and freezing when we left, Infact I just came back and enjoyed watching the Pat's beat the 49'ners. Thanx You Dave. ,, .
also, if it starts raining you can still cook in your shelter. thx
You are exactly right, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Thanks
Thank you for watching! -Dave
sooo jealous right now😉. that is a great looking little stove, very cool. is it just me or does everything cooked outside taste better 😛🍺?
Thank you for stopping by, my friend! It's definitely a great, classic little stove! No it's not just you...haha...everything cooked outside tastes much better! -Dave
what is the best place to get the stove from
I received this as a gift from Nathan4071 and he purchased it here - www.campsaver.com/svea-stove. Thank you for watching, Ryan! -Dave
Bravo! Svea 123 Super stove. Like!
Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment, Anar! -Dave
Looks great, thanks for the share, cheers, john
Thank you for watching, john! It's very nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
got one of these from my father, he bought it in the 70s, and i still use i regulary, these stoves are amazing, and very reliable and essy to use. Also the fuel is very easy to handle, much more convenient than gas bottles.
How much it weight ?
I believe its about 18 ounces. Thank you for watching! -Dave
Cool stove.
Thank you for watching and leaving your nice comment, Eric! I appreciate you stopping by! -Dave
Do you like Chinese-made stoves?
I like all kinds of stoves, James! Thank you for watching! -Dave
wow awsom gift eh dave love it
It was an excellent gift, my friend! Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words! Very nice to hear from you! -Dave
alwas looking forward to your vids thanks dave
real metis Always look forward to having you here, my friend! You are one of my long time subscribers and I really appreciate all of the support! -Dave
It's based on the German V2 buzz bomb technology. Cool eh?
Very, very cool, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave
Where are you located
Thank you for watching, John! Western New York State. -Dave
check out the IRIDIUM stove it's built for trips like this..... dual fire apps and never fails
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nice
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Sean! Nice to hear from you! -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love Welcome
Thanks for a nice introductional video on the Optimus Svea 12R. I bought one a while ago just for the looks of it. I've used it a couple of times just to get a hang of how it works and I like it alot. Some caution regarding the fuel though, get the cleanest possible white gas possible both for your health and less maintenance of the stove.
There seems to be some questions regarding the stove that might be answered by having a look at the manufacturers site www.optimusstoves.com/en/de/200-8016279-optimus-svea. There is a manual available also, have a look under Downloads.
Thank you for watching and providing the information. -Dave