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Optimus Crux Lite Stove with Terra Solo Cook System
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The Optimus Crux Lite stove and Terra Solo cook system are a tiny little bundle to help you escape the daily grind—including an ultralight, precision-simmering stove, pot, fry pan and mesh bag.
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Fuel
Isobutane-propane
Dimensions
4.2 x 4.2 x 5.4 inches
- The 2.5 oz. (72g) Crux Lite stove is not quite as flat as the Crux when stored, but still tucks nicely into any unused nooks and crannies in your cookware
- Large burner head provides wide heat displacement to prevent spot-burning on your cooksets
- Powerful 3,000-watt (10,200 BTU) burner can boil 1 liter of water in as little as 3 min., depending on climate, altitude, etc.
- Go from simmer to boil with precision control
- Efficient fuel use: up to 90 min. output using one 8 oz. fuel canister
- Total cookset (including stove, hard-anodized aluminum 0.6L cooking pot, fry pan that doubles as the lid and mesh storage bag) weighs only 9.6 oz.
- Fuel not included
Imported.
View all Optimus Backpacking Stoves| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Canister |
| Fuel | Isobutane-propane |
| Number of Burners | 1 Burner |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | Up to 90 min. per 8 oz. canister |
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 4.2 x 5.4 inches |
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 0.6 liters |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 20.3 fluid ounces |
| Weight | 9.6 ounces |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great combo pack
Maniac8445 years ago
10 day section hike. Stove never clogged. Got rained on once. I just taped it upside down to shake water ot of the holes, and it worked fine. Combo worked well for heating water in pot, then pouring half in the top for coffee and using the rest in the pot for oatmeal.
Maniac844
Olympia, WA
11 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Couple of design flaws
Sarah5 years ago
Great lite weight stove but: If you want to use the cup after you’ve used it as a lid, caution it is too hot to drink from.
Also, while screwing and unscrewing burner to the gas, a lot of gas escapes!
Sarah
Charlottesville VA
7 people found this review helpful
Maniac844
Olympia, WA
Great combo pack
5 years ago
10 day section hike. Stove never clogged. Got rained on once. I just taped it upside down to shake water ot of the holes, and it worked fine. Combo worked well for heating water in pot, then pouring half in the top for coffee and using the rest in the pot for oatmeal.
Yes , I recommend this product
chewie
cleveland, ohio
very reliable
4 years ago
I bought my stove 5 years ago now and it still works like a charm. I'm not gentle on my gear (sadly) and prior to owning the Crux, I went through two jet boils. both quit working within a year. The Crux is significantly smaller, and the metal top/measuring cup is significantly better than the plastic jet boil cup. the stove is also smaller and more efficient (has fewer parts) than the jet boil counterparts. the only trade-off is it has no piezoelectric starter. but, I just carry a small lighter in the stove, and a spare in my dry bag.
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Jwest
Colorado
Still going strong
5 years ago
Been using this thing for about 5 years now. It's been on tons of hikes and cooked hundreds of meals for me with no issues. Boils water within 3 minutes. Still going strong.
Dale
New York
Long lasting, light and reliable
4 years ago
I've had my Optimus Crux set for 10 years. Used it all over the world on multi-day backpacking and climbing trips and it's never failed. It packs down small, weighs less than others and boils water faster than my friend's MSR Pocket Rocket. The cook set is perfect for a solo backpacker and it's also cheaper than competitors. Highly recommended! especially f
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Jnet
Kansas City
I love this thing!
4 years ago
I initially purchased this product due to light weight and the green trim, which I found attractive. Used it backpacking. I absolutely love this item. It packs compactly and the fuel and stove can be packed together in one easy kit. Makes digging it out of a full pack in the dark much easier
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
Sarah
Charlottesville VA
Couple of design flaws
5 years ago
Great lite weight stove but: If you want to use the cup after you’ve used it as a lid, caution it is too hot to drink from. Also, while screwing and unscrewing burner to the gas, a lot of gas escapes!
No, I do not recommend this product
Kevin H
Excellent for the price point
2 years ago
I use this as my work truck stove, I boil water for coffee in my french press or use with my percolator pot. For either task its perfect, it boils water super fast as advertised and the adjustable burner makes percolator coffee easy. Added a electro striker to the kit and it takes up the space of the optional pan kit.
Originally posted on katadyngroup.com
Travis J
It's didn't work.
2 years ago
I bought this and took it camping. It would never allow the fuel to enter the stove. I tried Two different tanks.
Originally posted on katadyngroup.com
Chloe W
athens, GA, US
very useful
5 years ago
love it, packs up well, happy for the two pot sizes wish that it could hold a larger fuel canister
Originally posted on katadyngroup.com
Anonymous
4 years ago
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