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Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System
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Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System

Item # 769473

$59.95

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This wilderness-ready cooking system includes an ultralight Optimus Crux Lite stove, pot, fry pan and mesh storage sack.

  • Hard-anodized aluminum pot and fry pan (doubles as the pot lid) disperse heat evenly, are nonstick, durable and scratch-resistant and clean up easily
  • Fry pan and 0.6-liter pot conveniently store stove, fuel canister and utensils (canister and utensils sold separately)
  • Ultralight stove weighs in at 2.7 oz.—perfect for ounce-counting adventurers
  • Two-inch burner head spreads the flame evenly; flip-out pot supports provide a 4.5 in. cooking surface and directional windscreen
  • Spring-tensioned flame-control valve adjusts flame from steady simmer to rolling boil; control wire is sized for glove-friendly operation
  • Pot and fry pan together weigh 5.6 oz.
  • Pot and fry pan together measure 4.8 x 4.1 in.
  • Includes a mesh storage bag

Please note: We cannot ship fuel-burning products to addresses in Japan or Korea.
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Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System Specs

Specification

Description

Weight (without fuel)9.4 ounces
Dimensions4.7 x 4.4 inches
FuelButane/propane canister
Average boil time(0.5 liter) 3 min. 19 sec.
Fuel capacity225g canister
Burn time (max flame)(100g of fuel) 41 minutes
Water boiled per 100g fuel6 liters
Ease of operationExcellent
Cold weather useUnavailable
Stove stabilityGood
Pot stabilityFair
Ability to simmerUnavailable

Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System Customer Reviews

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Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System
 
3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

  • Poor temperature control (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (3)
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Nov

12

2009

 
4.0

great small water boil system

By backpacking in cincy

from cincinnati oh

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor temperature control
  • Unstable

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking

Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System:

I used as a backup system when out on hikes. in case i get stuck. I also use when car camping as a nice combo to my msr whisperlite. It is a great for making enough water hot chocalote for 2 in the morning and does it fast. would reccommend a base to your can to help with the stable issues but the pot is about the biggest you can use with this stove. Goes out very easy. there is only 1 setting if you want to use this - high. Great for water boiling like i said. small and compact.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Oct

28

2009

 
3.0

Constantly adjusting.....

By LeonT

from Temecula, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Clean
  • Easy to Light
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor temperature control

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System:

Super compact and lightweight stove. Serves it's purpose. I only boil water so the lack of precise flame control does not bother me. Only complaint I have is the need to constantly adjust the flame, as the stove sometimes puts itself out.

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  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Oct

19

2009

 
3.0

Crux Lite Stove

By Ltrain

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful
  • Stable

Cons

  • Poor temperature control

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Optimus Crux Lite Cooking System:

Basically I kept having to adjust the volume control b/c the stove kept backing off and a few times would back off enough and go out. I tried two different fuel canisters and both did the same, so i know it's the stove. I just thought it would have performed better for the money.

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  • Minimalist

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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