Optimus SVEA 123r and Terra weekend HE cook kit.

Doing a test on boiling water with Terra weekend HE and a Stanley stainless steel cooker.

[@telebruce221]

Nice video. Just got the Terra pot, and it has significantly faster boil time. A suggestion on priming, I've owned my Svea since 1973. There's a faster way to prime it, especially in cold weather. Instead of just filling the primer well on top of the tank, dribble fuel into the burner cup, let it run down the generator tube into the primer well. I use an eyedropper, and it takes two dropper fulls to fill the primer well this way. When you ignite the fuel it rapidly heats the generator tube, and causes the fuel inside to vaporize more quickly. I wait until the flames just start to die down, turn the valve on and immediately get a blue flame. Ready for cooking. Also - when your finished with the stove, Turn the burner off. Wait about 15 seconds, and turn the burner back on about 1 full turn, then immediately turn it off. This will help keep the jet clean. I very rarely need to use my jet cleaning tool with this method. Still have my 40+ year old jet tool as a matter of fact!

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you very much for the tips. I appreciate it.

[@LaurentGouzouAKALynx]

I have a similar burner made in czechoslovakia called the Meva type 2140 And for priming I have made a modification. First I prefer to use denatured alcohol because it does not leave black soot on the burner. Secondo I have always find out a bit tricky not to spill some duel all over when putting back the windscreen so I did what Colorado Camper ( Check out his awesome Channel) suggest , add a piece a piece of carbon felt arround the base of the generator. Can tell you no more messy spill of fuel and fast priming. Check on my Channel I have put a video on that mod, simple but really worth it. Those roarer burners are bomb proof And I love their sound😀👍👊✌️

[@peteriss9692]

Your pre-heating procedure isnt right. The valve needs to be closed after initial lighting until the priming fuel is almost burnt, to allow operating pressure to build in the tank.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for the information. I will follow your advise.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Yep .. use the RFM function beforehand .. works every time.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I. Love. That. Setup. That stove and Weekend set are definitely going onto my bucket list.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Raindance Bushcraft Thank you for spending some of your time watching. It's a nice kit.

[@joshuahmoran]

I just can't get over how cool that lil stove is. Awesome video Nathan

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Joshuah Moran Thank you Joshuah. I need to cook a meal on it.

[@joshuahmoran]

Nathan4071 Oh yea, can't go wrong with bacon and eggs :)

[@survivorjohnny44]

Man that's a great set. I wish I lived close enough to get your help filming my videos, your quality is really good

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

John Tewelow Thank you for the kind words John. See your my friend.

[@davidharrop9984]

The flame control key should be removed from the stove whilst in operation, it will be too hot to touch after a couple of minutes.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for the advice.

[@mikemullins8020]

I'm sure the key lit you up when you touched it. Yeeow!

[@coyote238]

That's a cool stove and a good test. Terra really did good. The stove remained me of a old steam engine . Thanks for sharing

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

coyote238 Yes, I like the sound. In the beginning is was not fully primed. Thank you for watching, see you soon.

[@ManLand]

I saw the Stanley in the description and I had to take a gander at the video! The Stanley will boil a bit faster if the heat is collected around the pot...but that is just a limitation in the design of the Stanley because of the tall slender structure...like a tin can but the darn thing is so useful in a lot of situations. that's why it is my pot of choice...lol.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Man Land Thank you Man Land, I like them both. In the Terra weekend HE, I can store my stove and the Stanley is classic.

[@DidierNomade]

Hello Nathan , Very good video and very good test for boiling water. I love your spirit stove . Terra Weekend HE is faster to heat than the Stanley ! Thank you for this interressante demonstration. Thank you for sharing Nathan . See you soon my friend .... Didier

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Didier Nomade Hello Didier. It's always nice to hear from you. Thank you for your time. I will see you soon my friend. -Nathan.

[@flpirate45]

Great little stove for backpacking. Thanks.

[@North3rn_Nomad]

Loving the cook kit

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

DocHollidayy Productions Thank you.

[@Lumberman2011]

Love that stove and the new cook set! Very nice!! Congrats, nice test!! atb Ed

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Lumberman2011 Thank you my friend. I appreciate your time and nice comments. See you soon.

[@Lumberman2011]

You are most welcome Nathan! Take care!

[@williamstatt8651]

Instead of an eye dropper, use a small piece of paper towel rolled up, about 2 inches. Dip that into the white gas and let it soak up the gas. Put the cap on.Then wrap it around the base of the generator. Try to keep it open at the cap so you don't fry the cap's washer. Then you won't have gas running down the sides. In the winter you may have to do it twice, so use gas from your refill tank. Also in the winter you may have to shield the stove from the cold ground to keep pressure.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for taking time give some tips. Cheers.

[@madisonciowa3920]

That was a neat test to see done. I think I'm liking the 1st pot better :-)

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Madison C Iowa Thank you very much for spending some of your time on my channel, I appreciate it.

[@rubickon]

i loved the cook set

[@BushBrother]

nice cook kit Nate. that stove works really nice

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Bush Brother Thank you Bush Brother, I need to cook something.

[@rubickon]

you dont all that priming mess. just heat up the tank with a lighter. once it hot open the valve. small amount of fuel will pop out. and you can go. very clean.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you. I will try it next time.

[@davidhoward5362]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you David. Merry Christmas.

[@cabotbluegill]

That is a very nice looking stove I have a small one that takes the small propane gas tanks love it for hot beverage and soups in the woods. We also use them for hot tea when traveling stop side the road much cheaper than 2.00 per cup

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

cabotbluegill My wife says that the coffee tastes better when I brew it using this stove. Thank you for your comment and for taking the time to watch. See you soon my friend.

[@HowlingDingoBushcraftChannel]

I love this stove.....On my shopping list!!

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Howling Dingo It's a nice stove, very reliable. Thank you for stopping by.

[@HowlingDingoBushcraftChannel]

Yes bit of a design classic...

[@idahomountainelk]

Love he svea123, I miss mine.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

It's a good little stove.

[@BrosephRussell]

bad ass bro man that thing is nice lots of bling

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

+Joseph Russell Indeed. Thank you brother.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

It's the lack of bling that makes the 123 attractive.

[@FSAIOWA]

Very nice kit

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Father and Son Adventures of Iowa (FSAIOWA) Thank you sir. I appreciate your viewing time.

[@themiwoodsman7222]

the Seva is a great stove and work great ! good boil times ,and you can simmer meals which makes it great for slow cooking ! atb john

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

the mi woodsman Thank you John, you're the one who turned me on to this stove. I appreciate your time. See you soon my friend.

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Awesome!

[@PhantomofthePrairie]

I would like to see you use a pot with a wider base most of the useable heat traveled around the outside of the Stanley pot !

[@knatelyx5647]

I have two of these from 40+ years ago. No, I won't sell! Keep the valve closed until the stove is pre-heated. This keeps down fire hazard also.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for the advice.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Very nice

[@rtgunsmoke]

nice kit

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you Richard.

[@renemanjr123]

Dam 5 min sweet i like the pot

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

renemanjr123 Thank you. It's nice because the stove fits inside.

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

I really like this stove because you can control the burner more and cooking heat level just like a regular stove, more so then you can a canister type stove. What did you think of it?

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

+SouthPaw Bushcraft I like it. It's classic design. Thank you Dawn.

[@oldman5250]

Just found this. I like my Options multy fuel stove.

[@MrFullautoak47]

cool test...

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

***** Thank you sir.

[@jasonmcdaniel7878]

It worked great, that heat exchanger cut it off at a rolling boil one minute sooner! That means less time to get your coffee brewed or whatever you want!

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Jason McDaniel Yes, it saves on fuel too.

[@toddparnaby5799]

Cool tools always in need of coffee lol

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Indeed. I'm a coffee lover.

[@TheKiloG69]

Nice just found U & your channel I need to find were U got that stove love the sound Just subbed U. I saw the huge fire rod on the Armed Rouges Channel.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

TheKilog69 Thank you for the sub. I got you back. Campsaver.com has the best price. Or you can search optimus SVEA on eBay. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

nice stove

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Wallace Vivian Thank you for your time.

[@neon333]

Nathan, where did you get that coffee filter?

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Jeb & Joe Outdoors Hi Joe, I borrowed the stainless steel strainer from my wife's cast iron tea kettle. She bought it from, Teavana. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

How much are those

[@351WINCHESTER]

How much did the stove cost?

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for stopping by. I paid around $90.00. The price went up. Here where I bought it. www.campsaver.com/search/?keywords=Svea

[@351WINCHESTER]

I just bought one from them. I think it's Chinese, but if they were still made in Sweden them would be much higher. Hope I get a good one.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

I'm thinking of getting a vintage one from Sweden. I see them on ebay.

[@351WINCHESTER]

I just bought one on ebay. Paid too much, but it had the original box. Mission the jet cleaning tool, but what the heck.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Cool. I'm watching two on auction.

[@chuckcunningham9653]

If you are boiling 2 cups of water which I assume then 5 minutes plus is a very long time for the Optimus Weekender to come to a boil. I use the regular optimus gas stove and can do the same thing in a little over 2 minutes with a lot less hassle.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

+Chuck Cunningham I agree. I have a Primus stove that I use most of the time. Thank you for taking time to comment.

[@Pseudochick01]

Dang! This stove has a very old design, and looks somewhat awkward to use. I prefer the Crux witch is more user friendly.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

I like the Crux too. It's on my wish list. Thank you for your time.

[@RoMiguens]

way dont you use a lighter or a match like a normal person man? magnisium fire starter is cool on real coold humid ice days and on wood fires ... dhuuuu .... and is mutsh mutch shepper to use wood match or gaz lighter and easyer

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for your time. I find it cheaper to use ferro rods, I have kilos of ferro rods. I don't need to buy matches.

[@RoMiguens]

hey it was jost an opinion, here is hard to find ferro rods, i use a lighter, and its not cheap to buy ferro rods were i live ... but hey nice video i have a optimus polaris multifuel stove 2016 model and its a nice stove and i wase wondering to find one like yours but its a little bit bolky i think to use on a bike riding, so i buy the optimus. i realy dont now but is it rubust inought to use on adventure bike riding. wats you opinion on that?

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

I bought mine here. www.campsaver.com/optimus-svea-stove

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Where do you live?

[@RoMiguens]

im from portugal i have a few places here for adventure stuff and im a sargente on portuguise navy so i think i myth find something if i talk to the right people but in less its more sheep to use a refuling gaz lighter in my opinion ...well here is it

[@johoro2510]

Ahoj,tvoje vystoupení působí velice trapně.Dřív než jsi přistoupil k veřejnému videu,tak jsi to měl nanečisto vyzkoušet doma a nevypadá dobře,když chceš použít křesadlo FIRE STEEL a viditelně se těch jisker bojíš.Špatně předehříváš vařič a trvá moc dlouho než má správný plamen hořáku.Nevím z jakého důvodu odebírá tvoje video 4,3 tis. zájemců Ode mne je palec dolů😝

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Thank you for your time.