Optimus

Optimus is a stove brand founded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1899. It belongs to the Katadyn Group, a Swiss corporate group headquartered in Kemptthal near Zurich, whose other brands include Trek'n Eat, Micropur and Steripen.

Its range covers gas, liquid-fuel and hybrid stoves for camping, backpacking and expeditions, including the Svea, Nova, Polaris Optifuel, Crux and Vega models, along with cook systems, pots, cutlery and stove accessories and maintenance parts. The Svea 123 stove was introduced in 1955 by another Swedish maker, whose Svea brand Optimus acquired in 1969.