Vintage Optimus 8R Backpack Gasoline Stove Made In Sweden Camping Hiking CT
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Vintage Optimus 8R Backpack Gasoline StoveMade in Sweden Camping Hiking
For auction: early 1970s vintage Optimus 8R backpack / camping stove, a reliable favorite among experienced backpackers and campers. Perhaps a little heavy by today's standards, but unsurpassed in simplicity, reliability and durability. Includes instructions.
FEATURES:Packs beautifully in its case, nothing to assemble. This is a big deal when it's cold outside and you have... gloves.Easy to prime and start when you know how.No pump or other unreliable moving partsSturdy / Well madeNo empty cannisters to dispose ofWill run on common or garden petrolEasier to use than modern pump camp ovensDIMENSIONS:Height: 3 inchesWidth: 5 inchesDepth: 5 inchesWeight: 1 pounds, 9 ounces (weighs about 30 oz. full of fuel)
CONDITION:Has not been tested but appears to be in good condition, consistent with age and normal usage
+++++++++++++++++++++Proceeds from all auctions benefit Home of the Sparrow, a 501(c)3 charitythat provides hope, opportunity, and support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessnessto self-sufficiency
For auction: early 1970s vintage Optimus 8R backpack / camping stove, a reliable favorite among experienced backpackers and campers. Perhaps a little heavy by today's standards, but unsurpassed in simplicity, reliability and durability. Includes instructions.
FEATURES:Packs beautifully in its case, nothing to assemble. This is a big deal when it's cold outside and you have... gloves.Easy to prime and start when you know how.No pump or other unreliable moving partsSturdy / Well madeNo empty cannisters to dispose ofWill run on common or garden petrolEasier to use than modern pump camp ovensDIMENSIONS:Height: 3 inchesWidth: 5 inchesDepth: 5 inchesWeight: 1 pounds, 9 ounces (weighs about 30 oz. full of fuel)
CONDITION:Has not been tested but appears to be in good condition, consistent with age and normal usage
+++++++++++++++++++++Proceeds from all auctions benefit Home of the Sparrow, a 501(c)3 charitythat provides hope, opportunity, and support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessnessto self-sufficiency
