Need a tiny, feather-light yet dependable stove? The compact Optimus Crux has a folding burner head that lets it tuck neatly into the cavity at the bottom of your gas cartridge.
Its 3000W burner is powerful and stable, spreading heat well for fast boiling, precise simmering and no spot burning. It is a strong, small stove for going light and fast into the backcountry.
Key features
- Folding burner head stores under the gas cartridge
- 3000W output
- Fast boiling and precision simmering
- Even heat distribution with no spot burning
- Only 83g
- Stuff bag included
Specifications
| Fuel | LPG gas |
| Output | 3000W |
| Boil time | Approx. 3 min per 1L, depending on conditions |
| Burn time | Up to 90 min at max output (220g fuel) |
| Dimensions | 34 x 76 x Ø 57mm |
| Weight | 83g |
| Includes | Stove, stuff bag, user manual |
Gas is not included.
How to use
Unfold the burner, screw the stove onto a threaded gas cartridge, set your pot on top and light it. Turn the valve down for a gentle simmer.
Fuel it with Optimus 230g gas, steady the canister with the Optimus canister stand, and see more camping gas stoves.




