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Review Date
February 25, 2012 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: jeff(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker Summary:
excellent stove. The best way to prime: soak a cotton ball with alchol and put it where you would normally eye drop. Lots of flame and it doesn't run off everywhere. Cotton ball burns away. If it is really cold, put the stove on sticks and put a flaming c.b. under it too.
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Review Date
November 18, 2010 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Bill Zaspel(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker Summary:
I have used this unit very lightly but I have had it since the late 70s when I use to sell them while employed at an outfitter. I sold quite a few Optimus and other brands but I chose the Svea123 for it's simplicity. Customer Service:
Not used Similar Products Used:
none other
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Review Date
October 20, 2010 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Brumby
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Backpacker Summary:
Having researched extensively on the net I ended up buying 2 stoves, the SVEA 123R and the Primus Omnifuel……and I love them both. I do however love one more than the other and that’s the 123. I’m often asked why and for me, it’s all about reliability. The 123 is a very simple and very dependable stove and when you’re in the middle of nowhere, it’s nice to know you have it as you know it will work.
I’ve also read where people say they are less efficient that modern stoves, however all the testing I’ve done indicates this is generally not the case at all. I use on average 15-17ml of shellite (Coleman fuel) to boil 1 litre of water compared with 16-20ml with more modern stoves, particularly the Omnifuel. I will admit however the pump pressurised stoves are quicker to boil by around 1-2 minutes for 1 litre.
Weight is also mentioned and yes, it’s about 100g heavier than the Omni (remembering the pump) which for me at least, is easily offset by the ease and dependability of use.
Not sure if it’s just because I hold my mouth right, but I’ve never had a problem priming the 123. It’s not as easy as the pump units, but equally I don’t have to pump and continue to pump the 123 to keep it going.
I don’t normally write reviews, but this little gem deserves one. Sometimes simple can be the best. And I'm staggered why these are so hard to find in Aus! Customer Service:
Difficult at first in Australia, but slowly finding places that can assist with spares. Similar Products Used:
Omnifuel, Dragonfly (and other MSR's), Trangia
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Review Date
July 1, 2009 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
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Reviewed by: George(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker Summary:
This is a rock solid reliable classic petrol burner. 19oz of classic brass simple and reliable. A bit heavier than some of the newer Ti white gas, iso or alky stoves, but my favorite. I pack it in a 1l Al coffee perk (Open Country), add an MSR 11oz fuel bottle and I am set for a long weekend. Never has let me down.
RTFM (Read the Fabulous Manual) and the stove will serve you well. The key to this stove is to learn to prime properly. Always open the fuel tank before you start (equalize tank and outside pressure) and never fill more than 2/3rds full. Next presurize the tank by applying heat (body heat or by priming). Lastly preheat (prime) the burner with a splash of petrol. Turn the fuel valve on just before the prime burns out and you are cooking with gas.
I add an eyedropper to the stove (for priming) and a pour spout to the MSR fuel bottle (eliminate the need for a funnel) to round out the package. I don't use the Al pot(cup/handle) that came with the stove and add my own plastic bowl and cup.
Boil 1l of water twice a day; half goes into the coffee(AM)/Tea(PM) and the other half into the meal.
Customer Service:
Simple, reliable, never broke, easy to fix, parts still available, valve key is a multi wrench. Buy the field service kit (won't need it). Similar Products Used:
Optimus 96, 8R; Coleman 400, 442, 445, 533, 550, Apollo, Fyrestorm; MSR Wisperlite, Simmerlite, Dragonfly, Reactor(iso), Rapidfire(iso); Snowpeak GS100 (iso), Bushbuddy(wood), Spenton(wood), Caldera(Alky) and various others.
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Review Date
May 10, 2009 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Virgil Determan(Unregistered User)
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Car Camper Summary:
I have used my 123 since the mid 70's and must say it has never failed to light. I have a Nova I purchased a few years ago and started to use the Nova. Low and behold one day it would not work I was lucky I had my trusty 123 in my camp box. This little unit is the very best you can buy. You can spend more money and maybe cook a little faster but if you want to be sure your meal will be hot tonight you need a 123 avilable. Buy a 123 and you will not need another stove. Customer Service:
I have never used customer service for my 123 but I have for a brunton lantern and they were quick and knowlageable. Similar Products Used:
nova, have not needed anything else
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