Light Is Right: Optimus Crux Weekend Cook System
If you are looking for an ultra-light, fast-and-light setup for solo or duo backpacking and bikepacking trips, the Optimus Crux Weekend Cook System is an ideal fit. Exceptionally compact and lightweight, it occupies minimal space in your backpack or panniers. The stove and a 230g fuel canister store directly inside the pot set, leaving room to spare for cutlery and a lighter.
Weighing just 372 grams (under a pound), this two-piece system includes a main pot and a frying pan that doubles as a lid. The included Optimus Crux gas stove delivers a powerful 3,000 W output and features an innovative folding hinge that tucks neatly into the base of a gas canister for seamless nesting. Precise flame control allows you to simmer dishes easily without burning your meal. Crafted from lightweight yet durable hard-anodized aluminum, the uncoated Terra Weekend Cook Set delivers reliable performance on any trail.
Whether you are heading out for a quick overnight or a 2- to 3-day backcountry trip, the Optimus Crux Weekend Cook System keeps your pack light and your momentum fast.
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Features:
- Efficient 3-piece cooking system consisting of Optimus Crux gas stove and the Terra Weekend Cook Set
- Powerful and stable 3000 W burner
- Large burner head for optimal heat distribution
- Precise flame control – simmering without burning
- Uncoated Terra Weekend Cook Set of hard-anodized aluminum
- Short boil time and low gas consumption
- Offers perfect space for a 230g gas cartridge and a folding spork
- Canister Stand increases stove stability for safer cooking
- Gas: Mix of butane, propane, isobutane
- Burn Time: 90 minutes max. at full power (230 g gas cartridge)
- Boil Time: 3 minutes for 0.8 L of water (approx.), depending on climate, altitude etc.
Burner: stainless steel, aluminum
Pots: hard anodized aluminum
Specs:
Price: $124.95CAN / $99.95US
Weight: 372g / 13oz
Volume: 950ml / 32oz
Packed Dimensions: 12.4 x 14.9 cm /
Power: 3,000 Watt / 12,000 BTU/h