This is a overview of the very cool Optimus crux backpacking stove. It is great if you need to do some cooking on the trail where you don't want to take the time and energy to make a fire, or if you are in a no fire area. It runs on the light weight Isobutane fuel canisters so that it maintains a reasonable trail weight. However if you are traveling overseas or in the winter you may want to look into a heavier but more versatile liquid fuel stove. I struggled between this stove and the MSR Pocket Rocket but ended up going with this one because I felt that It provided a slightly more stable cooking platform. Fro my experience with this stove so far I would definitely recommend it.
