The Optimus Vega is a gas stove with a hose connection, in which the gas cartridge sits next to the burner instead of underneath it. This results in a low center of gravity and a stable base—even with larger pans. Because the cartridge is separate, you can flip it over in 4-season mode and use it with liquid gas. This way, the stove will still ignite even when the pressure in the cartridge would have long since dropped in cold weather.
The valve is finely adjustable: from full power to a slow simmer, without letting your food burn. When folded for storage, the Vega measures 130 x 70 x 65 mm and weighs 178 g—making it a perfect fit for any kitchen drawer in a camper or even a backpack. A stove bag and ground pad are included, but the gas cartridge is not.
At a Glance
- Fuel: Butane / Isobutane / Propane (screw-on cartridges per EN417)
- Output: 2600 W nominal per CE/EN521 (6000 BTU/h per CSA)
- Boiling time: approx. 4.5 minutes for 1 liter of water in economy mode, depending on conditions
- Burn time: up to 160 minutes at full power with a 230-g cartridge
- Weight: 178 g
- Dimensions when folded: 130 x 70 x 65 mm
- Material: stainless steel and aluminum
- Included: Stove, ground pad, stove bag
- For outdoor use only
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 4-season mode do?
You turn the cartridge over so that liquid gas flows to the burner. The preheater vaporizes the gas on its way to the nozzle. This maintains performance even at low temperatures, when a stove with a cartridge screwed directly onto it might falter.
Which cartridges are compatible?
All standard screw-on cartridges with EN417 threads, filled with a butane, isobutane, or propane mixture.
Is a cartridge included?
No, you must order the gas cartridge separately.
