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.
Nice video, Dave. I have the Optimus Crux stove with the Terra Weekend HE Cookset. The Crix stove is extremely small and light and it uses the butane containers for fuel. The 8 ounce butane containers fit perfectly inside the cookset, along with the Crux stove and a Bic lighter. I’ve had this setup since about 2011 or 2012 and have always loved it. Very quick to set up and take down, small and compact, light weight, super easy to use and clean up. I’ve taken it regular camping, backpacking for multiple days, day hikes and road trips, you name it. It gets used plenty but never fails. I’m getting my new-to-me pickup set up the way I want and this cookset will have a home in there so it is with me at all times, unless I’m backpacking. In my morning routine while on my outings, I fill the pot full of water and heat to a near boil. Then I make a large cup of coffee, have enough water for 2-3 packets of oatmeal, and have enough warm water leafy to wash my spoon and oatmeal bowl when finished eating. I can boil a pot full of water in 3-5 minutes, nearly always, even when temps are near freezing. I did speak with someone at the company a few years ago about using the pot on an open flame and they said they recommend against it. To hot o fla,e could damage the Heat Exchanger, and soot and ash buildup inside the coils of the exchanger could render it ineffective. I have no experience with the Svea stove so cannot comment on it. But white gas stoves of other types I’ve had always worked well too, so I’m sure it’s as good as your description. Id highly recommend this setup to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Dale! Sounds like you have an excellent setup there! I can definitely see how the open fire would ruin the heat exchange system. You are exactly right...all types of white gas stoves work really well! -Dave
I love a long term review. First looks and unboxings have their place and are valid in their own way, but a long term review tells the whole story. You do it well🖒 Take care, Wade
I couldn't agree more, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Wade! It's always nice to hear from you, brother! -Dave
Nice to hear from you, again, Federico! I really appreciate you stopping by, my friend! This is an excellent cook set and has been very fun to use over the past 2 years! -Dave
I just received my SVEA 123R last week and didn’t try turning to such a low simmer. Trying MSR blended fuel, expensive but burns clean and was only fuel the store had on the shelf. Will keep in mind the cook set although I’m Leary of any aluminum cookware. Great though the way you packaged the stove. Thanks for the ideas.
A suggestion from someone who still uses a Svea 123 purchased in 1974 - when you lower the flame to simmer, it can build up carbon in the burner jet, and after long usage, in the vaporizing tube. The yellow flame is the worst. Before you shut off the stove, crank it up as high as it will go, and let it burn for a minute, (Sometimes you will see small sparks in the flame as the carbon burns off) then shut it down. My stove is the older model that does not have the cleaning needle, so after the stove is extinguished, I reopen the valve for a few seconds and let some of the pressurized fuel vapor escape, doing a final cleaning of the jet. This has worked for me for more than 40 years. Take care of that stove and it will outlast you!
Nice set up, I really like that stove! Beautiful setting for lunch while setting on the log! Thanks for resharing your thoughts on this cook set, Take care, Lee
Thank you, Lee! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment! Great to hear from you, my friend, and say HI to the grandkids for me! -Dave
Hey Dave! Great to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! Everything is good on this side of the pond and I wish the same for you and your family! -Dave
As always my friend love your videos. The stove is one of those classic classic units that work so well. At the cooks that seems extremely nice. Again thank you for posting.
That rice looks delicious, it's better than the ramen but I like ramen too. I've only boiled water in mine. I need to dust it off. Your reviews are very informative. Cheers brother.
This set that you gifted me has absolutely been the gifts that keep on giving! I love them, my friend! Yes, dust yours off and give it another go..haha! -Dave
I have the same cook set and really like it. I use a Optimus Crux stove which I really like. The Crux defuses the flame over a wider area than my MSR Pocket Rocket. The Svea 123R looks like a fun stove to use. It has a old school look and feel to it. I like the sound when you use it. Thanks for another video.
Thank you for stopping by, Scott! I really appreciate the kind words, my friend! I can see this working well with canister stoves like you have! You are exactly right...the Svea 123R is just fun to use and beautiful! -Dave
Everything is good here, my friend, and I hope the exact same for you, Marco! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! This coat cost me about $10 at goodwill years ago and I love it! -Dave
Great to hear from you, Ricky! I have been wanting to talk with you about the Cuse! Maybe a couple of wins here at the end can bump them into the big dance? If not, we are NIT bound, which means the season is basically over...hahaha! At least Boheim did his best with such a young, limited team. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave
Hello David, another very interesting and informative video. I love all your gear, you know how to choose really good equipment for the great outdoors. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. All the best, David.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, David! It's very nice to hear from you, my friend, and I look forward to having you here for future videos! Thanks, again, David! -Dave
Dave, I have a Soto Amicus Stove with four folding pot stand legs. I wonder if the Optimus Terra Weekend HE Cook Set would work with other gas stoves. I have the Soto Cook Set, but I also like the heat exchange feature on the Optimus cook set. In any event, it was great spending time with you again, and it would be nice if some of us could actually spend some time together out on a backpacking and bushcraft adventure. Until then, it looks like the videos will have to suffice. By the way, I have not seen you on an overnigh, or multi day adventure for awhile, so looking forward to that type of adventure on your channel. Thanks as always!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment, my friend! I have read of and seen videos where this Optimus Terra HE works very well with other cook systems, especially the canister stoves. Maybe once some time opens up for me, I can do more overnights. It's been a very busy year. Great to hear from you and I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
Cool gear Dave. I like that stove. Looks like it pumps out the heat! Nice area you are in too but I bet the mosquitoes are bad there in spring Lol. Have a good week my friend.
About 4700 BTU...not the best but definitely not the worst, my friend! Yes, the bugs aren't friendly once the weather turns..hahaha! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! Great to hear from you and you have a good week, too! -Dave
Dave...Buddy...you're teasing me again w/ that Svea, lol! Cool cook kit, am interested to see how the non stick coating holds up after time. Good price point, Pro review! Thanks Dave!
My friend! Very nice to hear from you! The Svea is an excellent stove! I have only used this cook kit over the Svea during the past few years and it's held up well. I will keep you posted. I think it's longevity has something to do with the Svea boiling water so quickly in this cook set. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Another great vid my friend. I always enjoy looking for your new vids as they come out. And how is it I'm the first one to comment on this new video again?? LOL
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! It's great to have you here! You are first because you are FAST..hahaha! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
Great to hear from you, Yves! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment, my friend! Always fun to have you here! -Dave
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by! I agree...I think this is an excellent stove on "simmer", which isn't always easy to find! -Dave
Doesn't the spoon scratch inside of the pot? I kindly advise you to use something made of quality plastic. There are many models that can cope with boiling water. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for the greeting and kind words from Hong Kong, my friend! It's great to hear from you, brother, and I hope everything is going well for you! -Dave
You have the Version without a nonstick coating on the inside 🤔 The nonstick would be black Not Grey, what do you mean with nonstick Material? Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪😊
Hallo I am from India. I use an optimus 100 and a primus also a 100, stoves which operate on kerosene. These stoves have served three generations and I am the third and running 68 years. I never had any issues ever with these stoves on outings. I would love to have one 123R or an 8 R in addition but some how I am afraid of the fuel these stoves use. Is my fear unfounded?
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by! Yes, the Svea stove is great! Very nice to hear from you, Rick, and I hope everything is going well! -Dave
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, John! Always great to hear from you, my friend, and I hope everything is going well for you! -Dave
Another great video my friend. Hey where are those chopsticks? I was thinking about getting a set of cool titanium chopsticks to take with me. Are used to eat with chopsticks exclusively. Are used them for weight control. God bless you and your wonderful family. John
Thank you for the kind words, John! I really appreciate that, my friend! In this video, I was just using the spoon on the Ozark Trail Hobo tool. The titanium chopsticks sound awesome and very useful! Yes, I grew up in an asian household so when I was young, I learned how to use them and then was made to use them exclusively for years...haha! -Dave
Sir, I feel your activities more close to me. During my lunch time, I often cook meals with my wood stove and Rice Soup and Noodles are the particular dishes as you do on your videos. In Hawaii, Rice is really popular among people but how about your region? I was little bit surprised that you as the person living in the main land cook Rice Soup.
Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment! Yes, the type of rice I am cooking in this video is very popular! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by! -Dave
Oh, really!? I never knew that. It's sure that Chinese people in Main Land cook rice as Fried Rice which is the one of my favorite menus but there is other ways of cooking as you mentioned in this video. Following your recipe, I will cook same menu. Thank you for your information.
I am really appreciated for your comment, too. Comparing to you, I am still a beginner and I have to learn more about nature and survival and bush-craft skills. Therefore, your information including cooking skills is really helpful for me. I'm sorry for repeating same words but THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KINDNESS.
Great video David👌👍 Very nice cook set👌👌👌 And the Svea as always serve you very well 🔥🔥🔥 I love the sound of those roaring burner 🤗🤗🤗 I have just put on Instagram few videos showing the mod I made on my Czechoslovakia Meva 2140 stove on which I have put a piece of carbon felt to ease the priming process. If you have a chance Take a look at it. I will try to edit it and post it either here on CZcams. Take care Brother and enjoy your lunch👊✌️
Thank you for the kind words, Laurent! Excellent videos on Instagram, my friend! I really enjoyed them! You take care, too, brother and I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love Thanks Dave 🙏😊 Just let you know That I have edited a full version of my last Meva adventure and posted it on my CZcams Channel. Take care my friend✌️
Hey Dave😀 really cool👍🏻 I have a jetboil that works on the same principle. Another awesome kit friend🙂 If you wanted to could you throw that pot material over a twig stove? Anodized aluminum? Is that swamp land or flooding? Great to see you out in the woods!
Hey Joe! Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I have never used this pot set over a twig stove so I am not sure. Yes, exactly anodized aluminum! It's all flooding...there is a little stream that flows through in this area but with all the flooding and melting snow, it's a bit more than that...lol! Thank you for stopping by, my friend! LTWK Camp Muk coming soon! -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love that’s a big creek! I just got that Stanley adventure cup and also a small grill by expedition research. Gonna go have fun with them this weekend with my brother. That grill is super cheap on Amazon. Oh a quick heads up. I am moving March 22nd so if you decide to ship that camp muk back make sure I know so I can give you the correct address 👍🏻
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Eric! Great to hear from you, my friend and I could use more hair on my chest...hahaha! -Dave
Man, that is definitely some great kit to have. Thanks for the review. I bought a GSI Glacier camp stove, but I have not had an opportunity to try it out. Curious to know if you are familiar with it, and what you might think of it? Thanks
Hey Jeff! This kit has worked out really well for me! I have never used the GSI Glacier camp stove, however, I've heard nothing but good things about it! I think you are going to enjoy it, a lot! Keep me posted on it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
Its been on and off. We've had a lot of snow, and then it melts and floods and then a lot of snow again. Life in western New York State. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
I've only used white gas in this stove so I cannot say that another fuel will or will not work. I have heard that stuff like HEET in the tank doesn't work well, at all. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
Love the Svea, but dislike the Optimus Terra as the coating or what ever it is called on the inside does not stand for much before it begins to "peel". Pots with a heat-ex-changer on a burner like the Svea results in more carbon monoxide, so beware if you use this setup inside a tent (or rather - don't do it!). I carry my Svea wraped in a thin plastic bag - inside a Snow Peak Titanium Trek 900 pot.
Thank you for watching! Sorry to hear about the peeling that you've experienced. Mine has yet to start to come undone for me. You are exactly right and I would never use this setup in an area that isn't well ventilated. Nice setup you have there, my friend! -Dave
Hi Dave, That is a great cook set. A friend of mine has that along with the Optimus stove. He boils 2 cups of water in like a minute. Not an ultra light setup but still pretty darn light for the convenience, and it does save a lot of fuel. I just posted my very first CZcams video. If you get bored I'd appreciate it if you check it out. Oh and what you say at the end of your video applies to mine as well. LOL.... I'm really looking for subscribers and I'm good friends with The Common Sense Camper. ;-)
Hello, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment! I will definelty check out your video and I wish you the best with your channel! Jeff is a great guy and he has provided a lot of support to me and my channel over the years! -Dave
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.
Nice video, Dave. I have the Optimus Crux stove with the Terra Weekend HE Cookset. The Crix stove is extremely small and light and it uses the butane containers for fuel. The 8 ounce butane containers fit perfectly inside the cookset, along with the Crux stove and a Bic lighter. I’ve had this setup since about 2011 or 2012 and have always loved it. Very quick to set up and take down, small and compact, light weight, super easy to use and clean up. I’ve taken it regular camping, backpacking for multiple days, day hikes and road trips, you name it. It gets used plenty but never fails. I’m getting my new-to-me pickup set up the way I want and this cookset will have a home in there so it is with me at all times, unless I’m backpacking.
In my morning routine while on my outings, I fill the pot full of water and heat to a near boil. Then I make a large cup of coffee, have enough water for 2-3 packets of oatmeal, and have enough warm water leafy to wash my spoon and oatmeal bowl when finished eating. I can boil a pot full of water in 3-5 minutes, nearly always, even when temps are near freezing.
I did speak with someone at the company a few years ago about using the pot on an open flame and they said they recommend against it. To hot o fla,e could damage the Heat Exchanger, and soot and ash buildup inside the coils of the exchanger could render it ineffective.
I have no experience with the Svea stove so cannot comment on it. But white gas stoves of other types I’ve had always worked well too, so I’m sure it’s as good as your description.
Id highly recommend this setup to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Dale! Sounds like you have an excellent setup there! I can definitely see how the open fire would ruin the heat exchange system. You are exactly right...all types of white gas stoves work really well! -Dave
I love a long term review. First looks and unboxings have their place and are valid in their own way, but a long term review tells the whole story. You do it well🖒 Take care, Wade
I couldn't agree more, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Wade! It's always nice to hear from you, brother! -Dave
NIce to see you out there again. I fins that cook set so interesting and it looks to be a good quality one, after 2 years!
Nice to hear from you, again, Federico! I really appreciate you stopping by, my friend! This is an excellent cook set and has been very fun to use over the past 2 years! -Dave
I'm always glad when I see you've posted a new video! Keep up the good work brother!!!
I am always glad to hear from you, Timothy! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice, encouraging comment, my friend! -Dave
Hey Dave I really appreciate your videos always informative and not vulgar thanks again
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! I really appreciate that! -Dave
I had a Svea 123 and was the balkiest, most difficult stove to start. I finally pitched it. But you impressed me with using the Otimus cooking gear.
I just received my SVEA 123R last week and didn’t try turning to such a low simmer. Trying MSR blended fuel, expensive but burns clean and was only fuel the store had on the shelf. Will keep in mind the cook set although I’m Leary of any aluminum cookware. Great though the way you packaged the stove. Thanks for the ideas.
Dave, I got to say you're one of the best at gear review. Always enjoy the visit.
I am humbled by your kind words, my friend! Thank you for stopping by and I always enjoy having you here! -Dave
A suggestion from someone who still uses a Svea 123 purchased in 1974 - when you lower the flame to simmer, it can build up carbon in the burner jet, and after long usage, in the vaporizing tube. The yellow flame is the worst. Before you shut off the stove, crank it up as high as it will go, and let it burn for a minute, (Sometimes you will see small sparks in the flame as the carbon burns off) then shut it down. My stove is the older model that does not have the cleaning needle, so after the stove is extinguished, I reopen the valve for a few seconds and let some of the pressurized fuel vapor escape, doing a final cleaning of the jet. This has worked for me for more than 40 years. Take care of that stove and it will outlast you!
Thank you for watching and for the awesome information, my friend! Will do! -Dave
Very nice set up appreciate seeing it and seeing it in action
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Nice set up, I really like that stove! Beautiful setting for lunch while setting on the log! Thanks for resharing your thoughts on this cook set, Take care, Lee
Thank you, Lee! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment! Great to hear from you, my friend, and say HI to the grandkids for me! -Dave
Thanks for a great journey into a great cook set brother, I hope all is well and happy your side of the pond. Take care and god bless. Dave UK
Hey Dave! Great to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! Everything is good on this side of the pond and I wish the same for you and your family! -Dave
As always my friend love your videos. The stove is one of those classic classic units that work so well. At the cooks that seems extremely nice. Again thank you for posting.
As always, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! You just cannot go wrong with the classics! -Dave
That rice looks delicious, it's better than the ramen but I like ramen too. I've only boiled water in mine. I need to dust it off. Your reviews are very informative. Cheers brother.
This set that you gifted me has absolutely been the gifts that keep on giving! I love them, my friend! Yes, dust yours off and give it another go..haha! -Dave
I have the same cook set and really like it. I use a Optimus Crux stove which I really like. The Crux defuses the flame over a wider area than my MSR Pocket Rocket. The Svea 123R looks like a fun stove to use. It has a old school look and feel to it. I like the sound when you use it. Thanks for another video.
Thank you for stopping by, Scott! I really appreciate the kind words, my friend! I can see this working well with canister stoves like you have! You are exactly right...the Svea 123R is just fun to use and beautiful! -Dave
That cook set looks really nice Dave. I may pick one up to use with my 123R. Another excellent video. Thank you.
You would absolutely love this kit with your Svea 123R! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! -Dave
Nice Dave, hope you are well my friend. I know the video is about the Optimus cook set but that coat you got on is awesome.
Everything is good here, my friend, and I hope the exact same for you, Marco! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! This coat cost me about $10 at goodwill years ago and I love it! -Dave
Thanks for the update Dave. I am waiting to see how the Cuse ends the season.
Great to hear from you, Ricky! I have been wanting to talk with you about the Cuse! Maybe a couple of wins here at the end can bump them into the big dance? If not, we are NIT bound, which means the season is basically over...hahaha! At least Boheim did his best with such a young, limited team. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave
Hello David, another very interesting and informative video. I love all your gear, you know how to choose really good equipment for the great outdoors. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. All the best, David.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, David! It's very nice to hear from you, my friend, and I look forward to having you here for future videos! Thanks, again, David! -Dave
Dave, I have a Soto Amicus Stove with four folding pot stand legs.
I wonder if the Optimus Terra Weekend HE Cook Set would work with other gas stoves.
I have the Soto Cook Set, but I also like the heat exchange feature on the Optimus cook set.
In any event, it was great spending time with you again, and it would be nice if some of us could actually spend some time together out on a backpacking and bushcraft adventure.
Until then, it looks like the videos will have to suffice.
By the way, I have not seen you on an overnigh, or multi day adventure for awhile, so looking forward to that type of adventure on your channel.
Thanks as always!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment, my friend! I have read of and seen videos where this Optimus Terra HE works very well with other cook systems, especially the canister stoves. Maybe once some time opens up for me, I can do more overnights. It's been a very busy year. Great to hear from you and I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
Awesome kit Dave! Thanks for sharing good sir
Thank you, brother! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! Great to hear from you! -Dave
Cool gear Dave. I like that stove. Looks like it pumps out the heat! Nice area you are in too but I bet the mosquitoes are bad there in spring Lol. Have a good week my friend.
About 4700 BTU...not the best but definitely not the worst, my friend! Yes, the bugs aren't friendly once the weather turns..hahaha! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! Great to hear from you and you have a good week, too! -Dave
Dave...Buddy...you're teasing me again w/ that Svea, lol! Cool cook kit, am interested to see how the non stick coating holds up after time. Good price point, Pro review! Thanks Dave!
My friend! Very nice to hear from you! The Svea is an excellent stove! I have only used this cook kit over the Svea during the past few years and it's held up well. I will keep you posted. I think it's longevity has something to do with the Svea boiling water so quickly in this cook set. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Brilliant review. Regards from Lithuania 🇱🇹
Awesome, Video, Dave ! Looks tasty.! I usually add a thinly sliced hot link to my rice . :) Take Care, Clark
Thank you for the kind words, Clark! Your idea is excellent and I may look into that! As always, it's very nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
Another great vid my friend. I always enjoy looking for your new vids as they come out. And how is it I'm the first one to comment on this new video again?? LOL
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! It's great to have you here! You are first because you are FAST..hahaha! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
Did you scratch that nonstick surface using that metal spoon ? or is she tough as nails
Nice cook set David. Always fun to watch your videos. Best regards -Yves
Great to hear from you, Yves! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment, my friend! Always fun to have you here! -Dave
Good vid. 123r is an excellent stove and a simmering beast which a lot of little stoves can't do well.
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by! I agree...I think this is an excellent stove on "simmer", which isn't always easy to find! -Dave
Doesn't the spoon scratch inside of the pot? I kindly advise you to use something made of quality plastic. There are many models that can cope with boiling water. Thank you for the video.
Very beautiful presentation Dave. Greetings from Hong Kong - Joel
Thank you for the greeting and kind words from Hong Kong, my friend! It's great to hear from you, brother, and I hope everything is going well for you! -Dave
Sweet kit brother! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, brother! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your excellent comment! -Dave
Nice two year review Dave thanks for sharing
Nice to hear from you, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment! I really appreciate that! -Dave
You have the Version without a nonstick coating on the inside 🤔
The nonstick would be black Not Grey, what do you mean with nonstick Material?
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪😊
Very cool thank you for all the great information
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment, Dj! -Dave
Hallo I am from India. I use an optimus 100 and a primus also a 100, stoves which operate on kerosene. These stoves have served three generations and I am the third and running 68 years. I never had any issues ever with these stoves on outings. I would love to have one 123R or an 8 R in addition but some how I am afraid of the fuel these stoves use. Is my fear unfounded?
I like that stove cool video
Hey my friend very good video very good, where i can find the cooking Pot thanks
Great video my friend. That Svea stove looks really nice.
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by! Yes, the Svea stove is great! Very nice to hear from you, Rick, and I hope everything is going well! -Dave
Great vid thanks. What happened to you. I don’t see any new videos on this kind of stuff
Thanks Dave
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! I really appreciate that! -Dave
Good looking pack, nice set!!
It's an excellent pack, my friend! Everything I have purchased from LAPG is outstanding! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave
Very nice cool
Thank you for the kind words, Sean! I really appreciate that, my friend! I hope everything is going well for you and your family! -Dave
Sure is a nice kit Dave.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, John! Always great to hear from you, my friend, and I hope everything is going well for you! -Dave
Another great video my friend. Hey where are those chopsticks? I was thinking about getting a set of cool titanium chopsticks to take with me. Are used to eat with chopsticks exclusively. Are used them for weight control. God bless you and your wonderful family. John
Thank you for the kind words, John! I really appreciate that, my friend! In this video, I was just using the spoon on the Ozark Trail Hobo tool. The titanium chopsticks sound awesome and very useful! Yes, I grew up in an asian household so when I was young, I learned how to use them and then was made to use them exclusively for years...haha! -Dave
Sir, I feel your activities more close to me. During my lunch time, I often cook meals with my wood stove and Rice Soup and Noodles are the particular dishes as you do on your videos. In Hawaii, Rice is really popular among people but how about your region? I was little bit surprised that you as the person living in the main land cook Rice Soup.
Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment! Yes, the type of rice I am cooking in this video is very popular! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by! -Dave
Oh, really!? I never knew that. It's sure that Chinese people in Main Land cook rice as Fried Rice which is the one of my favorite menus but there is other ways of cooking as you mentioned in this video. Following your recipe, I will cook same menu. Thank you for your information.
I grew up in an asian household so maybe I was exposed to rice and rice meals more than most. Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave
I am really appreciated for your comment, too. Comparing to you, I am still a beginner and I have to learn more about nature and survival and bush-craft skills. Therefore, your information including cooking skills is really helpful for me. I'm sorry for repeating same words but THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KINDNESS.
Super Sweden stove!!! Like!!!
Thank you for watching, Anar! I love the Svea 123R stove! -Dave
I like it thanks for sharing
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! I really appreciate that! -Dave
How will it be ruined over an open fire?
Great video David👌👍 Very nice cook set👌👌👌 And the Svea as always serve you very well 🔥🔥🔥 I love the sound of those roaring burner 🤗🤗🤗 I have just put on Instagram few videos showing the mod I made on my Czechoslovakia Meva 2140 stove on which I have put a piece of carbon felt to ease the priming process. If you have a chance Take a look at it. I will try to edit it and post it either here on CZcams. Take care Brother and enjoy your lunch👊✌️
Thank you for the kind words, Laurent! Excellent videos on Instagram, my friend! I really enjoyed them! You take care, too, brother and I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love Thanks Dave 🙏😊 Just let you know That I have edited a full version of my last Meva adventure and posted it on my CZcams Channel. Take care my friend✌️
Nice set up,but even with the plastic bag,dont you get oder in the pot
Hey Dave😀 really cool👍🏻 I have a jetboil that works on the same principle. Another awesome kit friend🙂 If you wanted to could you throw that pot material over a twig
stove? Anodized aluminum? Is that swamp land or flooding? Great to see you out in the woods!
Hey Joe! Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I have never used this pot set over a twig stove so I am not sure. Yes, exactly anodized aluminum! It's all flooding...there is a little stream that flows through in this area but with all the flooding and melting snow, it's a bit more than that...lol! Thank you for stopping by, my friend! LTWK Camp Muk coming soon! -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love that’s a big creek! I just got that Stanley adventure cup and also a small grill by expedition research. Gonna go have fun with them this weekend with my brother. That grill is super cheap on Amazon. Oh a quick heads up. I am moving March 22nd so if you decide to ship that camp muk back make sure I know so I can give you the correct address 👍🏻
Nice Kit. White gas is no more toxic than denatured alcohol, and as a bonus petroleum distillates put hair on your chest.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Eric! Great to hear from you, my friend and I could use more hair on my chest...hahaha! -Dave
Man, that is definitely some great kit to have. Thanks for the review. I bought a GSI Glacier camp stove, but I have not had an opportunity to try it out. Curious to know if you are familiar with it, and what you might think of it? Thanks
Hey Jeff! This kit has worked out really well for me! I have never used the GSI Glacier camp stove, however, I've heard nothing but good things about it! I think you are going to enjoy it, a lot! Keep me posted on it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
Nice review, I subscribed
Thank you for taking the time to watch, sub and leave your very nice comment! It's great to have you here, my friend! -Dave
Not much snow this winter
Its been on and off. We've had a lot of snow, and then it melts and floods and then a lot of snow again. Life in western New York State. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
I see inscription in the right upper conner: "Помогите перевести это видео" (help to translate this video), why to translate?
I believe that people can contribute to translations to help others understand the video. Thank you for watching! -Dave
very good setup, Can you use High sprite alcohol like Moonshine or Vodka / Rum instead of white gas ?? B.cos they have more usages than only fuel
I've only used white gas in this stove so I cannot say that another fuel will or will not work. I have heard that stuff like HEET in the tank doesn't work well, at all. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
Ok ,that gr8 . I never use moonshine that why i asked you
The Anodized Aluminium Love Channel. 😁
Haha! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! -Dave
Love the Svea, but dislike the Optimus Terra as the coating or what ever it is called on the inside does not stand for much before it begins to "peel". Pots with a heat-ex-changer on a burner like the Svea results in more carbon monoxide, so beware if you use this setup inside a tent (or rather - don't do it!). I carry my Svea wraped in a thin plastic bag - inside a Snow Peak Titanium Trek 900 pot.
Thank you for watching! Sorry to hear about the peeling that you've experienced. Mine has yet to start to come undone for me. You are exactly right and I would never use this setup in an area that isn't well ventilated. Nice setup you have there, my friend! -Dave
nice
Thank you, phyllis! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! -Dave
Hi Dave, That is a great cook set. A friend of mine has that along with the Optimus stove. He boils 2 cups of water in like a minute. Not an ultra light setup but still pretty darn light for the convenience, and it does save a lot of fuel. I just posted my very first CZcams video. If you get bored I'd appreciate it if you check it out. Oh and what you say at the end of your video applies to mine as well. LOL.... I'm really looking for subscribers and I'm good friends with The Common Sense Camper. ;-)
Hello, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment! I will definelty check out your video and I wish you the best with your channel! Jeff is a great guy and he has provided a lot of support to me and my channel over the years! -Dave
metal on metal ? , I prefer REI to go ware premium bamboo cook set friend . tahon !
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