Optimus Hiker + Stove

Item No. 10031886

The Hiker + Stove by Optimus. The Optimus Hiker+ is a classic! For 70 years this stove has been getting the job done. Now it has been upgraded with the award winning Optimus Nova burner. The rugged and compact steel case protects the tank and burner when packed.

DECENT FEATURES of the Optimus Hiker + Stove

Features the award-winning Optimus Nova's burner
Steel case protects the tank and burner when packed
Patented quick priming burner requires less preheating and saves fuel
Burns all types of fuel - using same burner jet

The SPECS

Fuel: White Gas, Kerosene, Diesel, Jet Fuel
Weight: 56 oz / 1590 g
Measurements: 7.1 x 7.1 x 4.3" / 180 x 180 x 11 mm
Rating: 2850 W / 9725 BTU
Burn Time: Up to 2 hours at high maximum output, using 350 ml fuel
Boil Time (1 L / 34 fl. oz of water): Approximately 3.5 minutes depending on climate, altitude, etc.

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"Great stove, self-contained and multi-fuel. A bit big and heavy for backpacking, though..." 10/06/12

Great little stove. Burns several fuels and is constructed like it should be. Buy one and become a culinary hero of the campsite. Only down is that it is a bit heavy for regular backpacking. But it will last you a lifetime with minimal fuss and you can rebuild it if ever you need to. All around grooviness. :)

by Merlin from Life in the Arctic

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"Great stove, self-contained and multi-fuel. A bit big and heavy for backpacking, though..." 10/06/12

I have used Optimus stoves since my time in the military, starting with a 199 Ranger, a smaller and lighter sibling to this current version. Great stoves, dependable and rebuildable. Definitely not disposable and can last you and yours a lifetime of service. You can simmer with it, but not as easily as with other stoves. One tank of fuel usually lasts me a week of camping with regular use. Also built right in is a quirky fun factor, for the nostalgic in all of us. It has that, "they just don't make 'em like this anymore" feel to them; well, except for the fact that they do make 'em like this right now. And you can own one. Camp safe and carry a big little stove. ;)

by Merlin from Life in the Arctic

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"Old school" 06/24/09

The 8R was my first stove 35 years ago. It was great then, but the concept is way out of date today. A third of the weight of this unit is the box. You don't need it and it does not make a very good base (although it does get gooked up with any boil over gunk). By it for nostalgia. If you want functionality, get a Whisperlight.

by J. MARK from PORTLAND

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"Hell with all those funkie looking things. Give me a classic." 04/06/08

No, I don't have this one. I have the original 8R with it's beautiful brass tank. I bought 36 years ago and it's still working great. No, I'm not one of you big time hikers but I love my stove. When I'm huntin' it's nice to have something hot. And it helps teach my daughter to get out in it. It is a must have in your sac.

by george from monroe

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