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I'm about to buy a hiking stove. And i'm confused. But after a long search i've found the Optimus Vega Stove. My question is. Does anyone have any experience with this stove. And can anyone tell if i can put it in the MSR 1,1L Alpine Stowaway Pot
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I tested the model prior to it. The difference is the inverted canister now, which is better in cold weather.

http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews....strella

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For about the same price you can get the MSR Wind Pro 2.
It has a lifetime warranty instead of a two year, and it's built to match.

http://www.rei.com/product/830343/msr-windpro-ii-backpacking-stove

Works great, and also has the invertable canister.
I've always thought the Optimus stoves felt kind of fragile.
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I have used a Optimus crux since they came out.......no problems in build quality.  No problems in cold or at altitude either with a regular canister.
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