Polaris Optifuel (Canister & Multi-Liquid Fuel)
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Why We Like The Optimus Polaris Optifuel
The Optimus Polaris Optifuel raises the bar for all other camping stoves because of its insane versatility and ease of use. We don't fret if we only packed one type of fuel—the Polaris Optifuel offers one-jet cooking performance with both LPG gas canisters and liquid gas (kerosene, diesel, jet fuel, and white fuel). This stove features a patented quick-priming burner that cuts down on pre-heating time and boils water in just four minutes, and comes with an integrated magnetic cleaning needle that we use to quickly clean the stove, even while cooking. If nasty weather rolls in, we set up the heat reflector windscreen, flip the LPG canister upside down, and engage 4-season mode to increase the heat output, so we can boil water, even in rapidly dropping temps. When the cooking is done, the self-purging FLIPSTOP pump safely clears the burner of fuel and depressurizes the fuel bottle, permitting us to safely dismantle it before loading it back in the included stuff bag.
Details
- Versatile, award-winning camping stove
- Single Jet Technology runs on LPG gas, white gas, jet fuel, diesel, or kerosene
- 4-Season Mode allows for use in cold temps
- Magnetic cleaning needles helps you clean as you go
- Boils water in just 4 minutes for those daylight-racing meals
- FLIPSTOP pump safely clears fuel and depressurizes bottle
- Item #OPSH00H
- Material
- stainless steel, aluminum, brass
- Fuel Type
- kerosene, white gas, diesel, jet fuel, LP gas
- Boil Time
- [canister] 4 min/L, [liquid fuel] 3.4 min/L
- Burn Time
- [canister] 105 min, [liquid fuel] 100 min
- Heat Output
- [canister] 3300 watts, [liquid fuel] 4200 watts
- Includes
- stove, FLIPSTOP pump, multi-tool, heat-reflector windscreen, stuff bag, lubricant, user manual
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 3.14 x 2.5in
- Claimed Weight
- 16.75oz
- Activity
- camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
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4.5 based on 17 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 7, 2025
Only 1 Issue
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Of course this stove is of great quality. My problem isn't with that. I can even forgive the fact that the fuel bottle does not come included, even when it used to. The problem I have is that Backcountry.com doesn't even sell the fuel bottle separately. So where am I supposed to get this bottle? The only options for a USA customer are to seek out shady retailers through google searching and/or drastically overpaying for internationally shipped bottles. It's such a waste and aggravating. Backcountry, please stock these optimus liquid fuel bottles. It doesn't make sense not to sell them at all when you clearly are selling optimus liquid fuel stoves.
June 7, 2025
great little stove
this was an upgrade from my trusty dragonfly. seems to be everything I could of wanted a an upgrade.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 21, 2024
-30C No Problem, Clean and reliable
Ease of use, Always started up, No leaks or fuel spills. I used the pot with the fins on the bottom and I was boiling water over twice as fast as the guys using jetboils in cold and warmer temps. The burner fit in the Xpress HE pot no problem. Oh just one thing. Dump the bendable heat shield and get a fold-able rigid heat/wind blocker. Makes life easier in windy and deep snow areas.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
February 24, 2024
Great design simple to operate
The Optimus Polaris will run on white gas or any size of fuel canisters. Also, one jet any fuel allows you to burn white gas, gasoline, kerosene or diesel if you’re in a pinch. Where this stove can really shine is the 4 season mode with a canister. I like the tool that allows you to service the stove if needed. Furthermore, the tool is magnetic and cleans the burner jet while cooking if required. It also comes with a heat reflector and a windscreen for better performance and efficiency. This stove is a plug and get cooking type of stove. I would recommend this stove for single or group adventures.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
January 9, 2024
Versatile workhorse of a stove
The Optifuel stove puts out the heat. The regulator provides ultimate control from a low simmer to max BTUs. Being able to use this stove with isopropane and liquid fuels is a huge advantage. Used the stove for the first time on an adventure that started out warm and then later snowed during the trip. Used the stove to cook for 4 and had no problems.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 16, 2023
Still working
I have used the stove for a few years now and it always works. It's a flawless piece of machinery. I use medium pots for most of my cooking and it a perfect fit for the stove.
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
March 14, 2023
Well made, versatile and easy to use
I can't think of anything I don't like about this stove. It's easy to set up, can use just about any fuel, and it's more compact than other stoves I own. Highly recommended.
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
March 13, 2023
It's lightweight and efficiently bring things to temperature you need!
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
May 1, 2022
Great stove.
I had a little trouble getting it it start and stay lit with canister fuel when new. Once I used it a couple times, it works like a champ. I've found it best to start with the canister right-side-up, then invert (if needed).
Originally reviewed on katadyngroup.com
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