I just bought an Optimus Polaris based on your videos, I used to backpack and just do the boil water thing but now I really just motorcycle camp and cook real food this thing is awesome, now I gotta get a 1L bottle and the silencer thing.
Dang, I'm sorry to hear that brotha. In the fourth episode it had a melt down, completely failed and burned the whole forest down... I had to throw it away! I LOST $156... LOL
I watch probably every single one of your stove videos and for me it boils down to I'm glad I got to whisperlite Universal seems like the most versatile best priced well-built American-made well-tested well supported stove that money can buy thank you again for doing all your great videos
@@ChicagoSledder Nova and Polaris are not identical. Polaris's six fins inside a bell is lowered from Nova. QuietStove Model 600 is for Nova, and it locates low when used on Polaris as shown in this video. Actually, it seems Nova cap is working nicely, and I personally prefer this central flame rather than regular wide spread flame, however, Model 600 is not designed for Polaris indeed. I'm not sure QuiteStove aware of the difference between Nova and Polaris, they claim Model 600 is for both Nova and Polaris and no Polaris dedicated model is available.
@@ChicagoSledder what’s the reason. Top of the quiet stove nova cap sits just about level with the Polaris burner bell. Great for simmer but when left on high then turning down to simmer it sometimes goes into under burn.
I don’t know if you figured this out by now but the arrow on the quite stove needs to be facing the flame adjusting knob, thats what the arrow is for. But I don’t really know if it matters I’m just stating what instruction said.
The Quietstove Burner Cap will cut the noise in half! and is constructed with stainless steel. It works with canister gas and white gas. No other fuel is compatible.
The only thing that annoys me with the Optimus, is that the pump handle don’t stay inside the pump after you’ve finished pumping. The MSR one does. Which is a complete deal breaker for me (winter expeditions - trans Finland / trans Norway). Every second counts. I have the Nova, which has the same pump “defect”. Yes I’ve tried the workarounds. Too bad, because if the pump handle had behaved better, the Nova would have been my main pump, and not my reserve.
I've never had a primas stove. Having said that I THINK I like the burner set up best becuz it appears to be better 4 fry pan usage,ie, better distribution n w/o hot burn spot on my fry pan center. That's good 4 fryg n 4 dry baking all of which makes me love a good trip out !! What u think on that Mr 2000 ??
does it also run on alcohol/ethanol without going out? I have a coleman copy with the head of the dragon fly. The LSO 618 stove which has an extra nozzle with a bigger hole for ethanol/alcohol but that also doesn't really work
I ordered the polardawg as i didnt know about the quiet stove. What ever its $20 more. Only thing i noticed that concerned me was the quite stove says online it only works with white gas and canister fuel. not really sure why?
@@cubul32 I cannot see why it would be better. They seem to be nearly the exact same premise and design. Even made the same way. Polardawg looks like a much nicer finish but come on who cares it’s a hush cap for a camping stove.
@@cubul32 I just had noticed on the quiet stove site it says it works with white gas and canister fuels only and that really confuses me. Can’t see why that’s the case as he used unleaded gas I believe in this video. Seems to work finez
I got Polaris Optifuel and now I gotta have the "silencer" cap too! Dang! That'll come to 'bout 280€ all together. Ouch! But... if U want the best, U gotta pay, I suppose. I will certainly test the fuel consumption on low "simmer" and full blast.
I read somewhere that the silencer might reduce the efficiency. Is this true? Also, compared with the "optimised" stoves (Omnilite, Dragonlfy), how much more fuel does the Polaris sip?
Great video, Just bought the Polaris, it seems to work ok but isn't as "smooth" as the Whisperlite in operation . I guess one of the major differences between a ported burner like the Whisperlite vs the Polaris is that the jet mixes fuel with air before the combustion part of the stove, in the Polaris and similar stoves the mix takes place simultaneously which may affect how smoothly they run. I also found that the Polaris doesn't simmer well on gas but the Polaris seems like a Nova with added gas canister option so I guess it was originally designed for liquid fuel. The Primus Express Spider has the opposite problem it runs really well on gas but not so well on liquid fuel. Also it looks as though the Polaris is now made in Taiwan so perhaps a drop in quality, the flat washer on the fuel bottle/pump attachment wasn't good (leaked) so I replaced it with an old style MSR round cross section washer which is much better. I think the MSR stoves are generally better in quality, but that's just my opinion!
Hello, if the MSR lengthene the hose just for better compactness with the large cartridge, it would increase fuel consumption when the fuel burns out from the hose after each cooking. I think it's better to turn the cartridge upside down or put the burner in a higher position. But I would like to ask, what would happen if you use less burning fuels (diesel) in the MSR stove and does not change nozzle. According to my opinion WHISPERLITE would burn just little worse as POLARIS (which uses one nozzle for all types of fuels). But after change the nozzle WHISPERLITE would be works better than POLARIS. Would it be possible to make a video of this extreme condition test? Thank you. Same thank you for educational videos, great job!
I have a couple whisper lights. I use my universal with the uc and ug on the polaris pump. I wish I could find the the polar dawg 2. As the only reason I don't use the polaris is the noise. I'd love a link. 😂
Thank you! Here's a link for a silent cap on Amazon. From the looks of it they take weeks to get. I hope this helps. www.amazon.com/shapeways-Products-PolarDawg-Optifuel-Polished/dp/B07TZGNYWB?th=1&psc=1
Are there any incidences of stoves like Whisperlite Uni, Optimus Polaris or MSR XGK 2 exploding or seriously injuring anyone? What are the risks other than spilling volatile fuel which could accidentally be lit?
I was sold on the MSR Whisperlite until I saw these videos on the Optimus. Question: Can you run ethanol (Everclear), denatured/methylated alcohol or isopropyl alcohol via the fuel bottle/pump on the Optimus? And would there be any issues with doing that? Not so much interested in using isopropyl or denatured, but I am interested in having the ability to use ethanol as that’s what I use in my alcohol stoves. Would be a good back up if I couldn’t get the other fuels.
@@OldCootProductReviews Yes. The Optimus Polaris is not an alcohol stove and it is not an option. Unfortunately… but, it does basically everything else.
@@MrTangent thanks for the reply. I was hoping for the best. Any particular reason why you can't use bioethanol? Too high or low a Flashpoint? Or it doesn't pressurize properly, or ???
while id love to have any one as it sits they all price them selves rite out of the market for my budget witch aint even shoe string its as my old man used to say if bull shit were 50 cent a ton I cant afford to sniff
Optimus Polaris Optifuel... Simply the best.
The loudness to the Optimus Optifuel, is like an alarm clock in the morning for my partner, because she knows her coffee is on the way! ♥♥
I just bought an Optimus Polaris based on your videos, I used to backpack and just do the boil water thing but now I really just motorcycle camp and cook real food this thing is awesome, now I gotta get a 1L bottle and the silencer thing.
really happy about my Optimus Polaris Multifuel, and your videos have made me get the best out of it
Thank you so much. It's a great stove!!
God bless you for the detailed review '(all 4 ep) it saves me headaches.
Thank you
You completely sold me on the quiet stove adapter. Awesome comparison video thanks. Subscribed.
Awesome! Thank you! I have 1547 video's... Please tell a friend! I could use the traction!
I'll take that Polaris any day over any stove out there. Fkn love it and its simplicity.
Same!
I just ordered it off amazon. it's a bit pricey, but I like the multi fuel and only 1 jet. $156. with free shipping. My wife thanks you!! lol
Dang, I'm sorry to hear that brotha. In the fourth episode it had a melt down, completely failed and burned the whole forest down... I had to throw it away! I LOST $156... LOL
@@jiujitsu2000 what?
I watch probably every single one of your stove videos and for me it boils down to I'm glad I got to whisperlite Universal seems like the most versatile best priced well-built American-made well-tested well supported stove that money can buy thank you again for doing all your great videos
I learn something new on each video you put out. Looking forward to watching part 4. Nice looking stove. Atb to you. Brian.
+whatzthis64 Thank you brotha!
Neat of the O!...I like the multi fuel options...use what you can get. When you can get it!
+ManLand121 (Midnight121) Absolutly! Thank you brotha, I've had a busy day getting these contests wrapped up. Should release the first video soon!
Thanks for your time brotha, great video!
I just bought my Optimus Polaris and I was looking at buying the PolarDawg 2.
Why? Polardawg is more expensive. Quietstove is the way to go.
@@ChicagoSledder Nova and Polaris are not identical. Polaris's six fins inside a bell is lowered from Nova.
QuietStove Model 600 is for Nova, and it locates low when used on Polaris as shown in this video.
Actually, it seems Nova cap is working nicely, and I personally prefer this central flame rather than regular wide spread flame, however, Model 600 is not designed for Polaris indeed.
I'm not sure QuiteStove aware of the difference between Nova and Polaris, they claim Model 600 is for both Nova and Polaris and no Polaris dedicated model is available.
@@SrinivasaRamanujan1729 Model 600 works with both stoves. Quietstove can explain to you why a “dedicated” model for Polaris is not needed.
@@ChicagoSledder what’s the reason. Top of the quiet stove nova cap sits just about level with the Polaris burner bell. Great for simmer but when left on high then turning down to simmer it sometimes goes into under burn.
@@ChicagoSledder I ended up buying the BD polar dawg cap and it burns excellent! I I use QS on my nova and no problems.
I like it. and only 1 jet. I am buying one for sure. thanks brotha.
Thank you brotha!
I don’t know if you figured this out by now but the arrow on the quite stove needs to be facing the flame adjusting knob, thats what the arrow is for. But I don’t really know if it matters I’m just stating what instruction said.
+spyderspic666 Thank you!
The Quietstove Burner Cap will cut the noise in half!
and is constructed with stainless steel. It works with
canister gas and white gas. No other fuel is compatible.
Very Cool Adaptor! Love the video!
+lonestarrider Works like a champ. Thank you!
Optimus Polaris Optifuel wit the PolarDawg 2 is the best of the best.
You mean the most expensive and no warranty. meh!
Thanks for the hearing test.
The only thing that annoys me with the Optimus, is that the pump handle don’t stay inside the pump after you’ve finished pumping. The MSR one does. Which is a complete deal breaker for me (winter expeditions - trans Finland / trans Norway). Every second counts. I have the Nova, which has the same pump “defect”. Yes I’ve tried the workarounds. Too bad, because if the pump handle had behaved better, the Nova would have been my main pump, and not my reserve.
I've never had a primas stove. Having said that I THINK I like the burner set up best becuz it appears to be better 4 fry pan usage,ie, better distribution n w/o hot burn spot on my fry pan center. That's good 4 fryg n 4 dry baking all of which makes me love a good trip out !!
What u think on that Mr 2000 ??
yep got to have one ..thanks for sharing buddy...toppy
thank you. these are good, but MSR is still my favorite.
the little pocket stove you showed?
I like the MSR universal more. I have videos on it! feel free to search my channel. in fact, I have a MSR playlist. you can find it there
headed that way now to check it out thanks buddy..toppy
thank you!
does it also run on alcohol/ethanol without going out?
I have a coleman copy with the head of the dragon fly. The LSO 618 stove which has an extra nozzle with a bigger hole for ethanol/alcohol but that also doesn't really work
How well does it simmer? For some reason that cap looks a lot lower than it should be but I’m not a stove pro and quietstove knows those best
Jiujitsu2000 I finally bought my Polaris stove (thank you!) between the Silent Stove cap and Bernie Dawg - which one was the better one?
I ordered the polardawg as i didnt know about the quiet stove. What ever its $20 more. Only thing i noticed that concerned me was the quite stove says online it only works with white gas and canister fuel. not really sure why?
@@DDRDK is QS supposed to be better?
@@cubul32 I cannot see why it would be better. They seem to be nearly the exact same premise and design. Even made the same way. Polardawg looks like a much nicer finish but come on who cares it’s a hush cap for a camping stove.
@@cubul32 I just had noticed on the quiet stove site it says it works with white gas and canister fuels only and that really confuses me. Can’t see why that’s the case as he used unleaded gas I believe in this video. Seems to work finez
How does the quite stove adapter affect boil times and general heat distribution? Do you notice any changes in fuel consumption?
I got Polaris Optifuel and now I gotta have the "silencer" cap too! Dang! That'll come to 'bout 280€ all together. Ouch! But... if U want the best, U gotta pay, I suppose. I will certainly test the fuel consumption on low "simmer" and full blast.
... 2 litres of water 1 hr simmer and 1/2 hr full blast consumption and boiling time against the regular setup.
Would you say that the Polaris + Quietstove is the best multifuel available today?
Can u put a adapter on them and run the green 1lb propane can
Yes you can
I read somewhere that the silencer might reduce the efficiency. Is this true? Also, compared with the "optimised" stoves (Omnilite, Dragonlfy), how much more fuel does the Polaris sip?
Great video, Just bought the Polaris, it seems to work ok but isn't as "smooth" as the Whisperlite in operation . I guess one of the major differences between a ported burner like the Whisperlite vs the Polaris is that the jet mixes fuel with air before the combustion part of the stove, in the Polaris and similar stoves the mix takes place simultaneously which may affect how smoothly they run. I also found that the Polaris doesn't simmer well on gas but the Polaris seems like a Nova with added gas canister option so I guess it was originally designed for liquid fuel. The Primus Express Spider has the opposite problem it runs really well on gas but not so well on liquid fuel. Also it looks as though the Polaris is now made in Taiwan so perhaps a drop in quality, the flat washer on the fuel bottle/pump attachment wasn't good (leaked) so I replaced it with an old style MSR round cross section washer which is much better. I think the MSR stoves are generally better in quality, but that's just my opinion!
I have the bearniedwarg cap. No matter what I do it keeps getting glowing red hot.
Hello, if the MSR lengthene the hose just for better compactness with the large cartridge, it would increase fuel consumption when the fuel burns out from the hose after each cooking. I think it's better to turn the cartridge upside down or put the burner in a higher position.
But I would like to ask, what would happen if you use less burning fuels (diesel) in the MSR stove and does not change nozzle. According to my opinion WHISPERLITE would burn just little worse as POLARIS (which uses one nozzle for all types of fuels). But after change the nozzle WHISPERLITE would be works better than POLARIS. Would it be possible to make a video of this extreme condition test?
Thank you.
Same thank you for educational videos, great job!
Is the Nova QuietStove Silencer compatible with the Polaris? Got the Nova one on the way and am hoping I can use it on my Polaris.
I have a couple whisper lights. I use my universal with the uc and ug on the polaris pump. I wish I could find the the polar dawg 2. As the only reason I don't use the polaris is the noise. I'd love a link. 😂
Thank you! Here's a link for a silent cap on Amazon. From the looks of it they take weeks to get. I hope this helps. www.amazon.com/shapeways-Products-PolarDawg-Optifuel-Polished/dp/B07TZGNYWB?th=1&psc=1
@@jiujitsu2000 it's always unavailable. We'll the quietstove 600.😂
Are there any incidences of stoves like Whisperlite Uni, Optimus Polaris or MSR XGK 2 exploding or seriously injuring anyone? What are the risks other than spilling volatile fuel which could accidentally be lit?
I was sold on the MSR Whisperlite until I saw these videos on the Optimus.
Question: Can you run ethanol (Everclear), denatured/methylated alcohol or isopropyl alcohol via the fuel bottle/pump on the Optimus? And would there be any issues with doing that? Not so much interested in using isopropyl or denatured, but I am interested in having the ability to use ethanol as that’s what I use in my alcohol stoves. Would be a good back up if I couldn’t get the other fuels.
Were you able to get a clear answer on using bio ethanol in the Polaris? 🤔
@@OldCootProductReviews Yes. The Optimus Polaris is not an alcohol stove and it is not an option. Unfortunately… but, it does basically everything else.
@@MrTangent thanks for the reply. I was hoping for the best.
Any particular reason why you can't use bioethanol? Too high or low a Flashpoint? Or it doesn't pressurize properly, or ???
Which is easier to maintain/repair in the field? Msr or Optimus stoves?
usefull video
Hi, have you compared Polaris stove with silencer to Soto stormbreaker. Would appreciate a Review of the Soto StormBreaker
By the way great reviews
+Martin Hebert thanks!!
Where do you get the adapter and what does it cost?
👏👍👌🇳🇴hey where can you buy the little baby for optimus polaris?🤔😉
have you done any boil tests with the quiet stove to see if there's a trade-off beyond added weight?
+Six Wings No, but I will. Thank you!
quietstove 600,whick fuel do you use?when I use kerosene,the quietstove 600 not useful!
Not true. Quietstove burn kero just fine.
Can your stove also burn ethanol too?
thundersnowstorm no
I love all these stoves but our Canadian Prices are through the roof, can you suggest BP stoves which aren't so costly?
Optimus Polaris Optifuel is 'bout 200€ in Finland. Beat that (unless U live in Canadian arctic).
...had to get one tho... It's just that good.
the msr is still quieter even with quiet stove adapter I wouldn't want to live on the difference but it is their
sweet because it was hard for me to tell. thank you!
Could a guy use denatured alcohol in the Optimus?
Terry Shrives I haven't found a way to do that yet
구입은 어덕게 하나요
and I don't mean the dragon fly I mean the whisper light
yes! these are all great stoves!
연소 조정기가 가잇는개잇써요
now it aint fait to compare btu whisper vs the Polaris an as the Polaris was on liquid
Nice for gas but if your out in a bug out and can't get gas your out of luck .
Very true, Then it's wood time to cook... :-)
while id love to have any one as it sits they all price them selves rite out of the market for my budget witch aint even shoe string its as my old man used to say if bull shit were 50 cent a ton I cant afford to sniff