Optimus 8R

Post by **Ridgerunner** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:49 am

LaurieAnn wrote:
Ridgerunner wrote:Nice find LaurieAnn ! Welcome to the board ! I have a Russian clone to the 8R but have not seen that particular one. It looks brand new and untested I like the incorporated windscreen....sweet!
Collecting stoves is addicting and can get very expensive these days! Welcome to the stove collecting fraternity. Oops is our resident expert and can assist in most inquiries concerning old stoves !
The only marking I could find on it was "made in Taiwan". I paid $15 for it cause the guy didn't even know what it was. There was no price on it. I explained it to him and he said "just give me $15". I still haven't lit it. I'm thinking that I should probably do so in the backyard with an extinguisher handy - just in case. I read somewhere that these can become little fireballs. I'd never use it on a trip because it weighs a ton.

Make sure the nut is good and secure on the control valve. My Russian clone leaked there and I had to give it a 1/4 turn to solve the issue. Nice little stove for Base camp, car camping, and even kayaking. It uses Coleman fuel. My Russian model came with a tiny funnel and a glass

eye dropper wrapped in tissue.

realityguy · Post by **realityguy** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:41 pm

I'm back!

LaurieAnn..As I mentioned before..If you need instructions for the 8R I have them in scans and can post them or send them in a PM if you need them...

Post by **Ridgerunner** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:04 pm

Great to have you back, Cuz. Did you get to try out your new hammock?

realityguy · Post by **realityguy** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:23 pm

Check your PM..slept on my side,my back,45 degrees to either..kind of a cat-nap night

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Post by **zelph** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:41 pm

realityguy wrote:Check your PM..slept on my side,my back,45 degrees to either..kind of a cat-nap night ...

That means you don't like it??????

Actually, you do like

Your cat has trained you well

realityguy · Post by **realityguy** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:18 pm

I slept okay..just off and on..not used to having surf pounding alongside my bed..and other things that might interfere with a good night's sleep.

Post by **zelph** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:02 pm

realityguy wrote:I slept okay..just off and on..not used to having surf pounding alongside my bed..and other things that might interfere with a good night's sleep.

Do you find it more comfortable than sleeping on the ground?

LaurieAnn · Post by **LaurieAnn** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:23 pm

realityguy wrote:I'm back! LaurieAnn..As I mentioned before..If you need instructions for the 8R I have them in scans and can post them or send them in a PM if you need them...

that would be great - thanks... wouldn't want to blow myself up... hubby would have to resort to Backpacker's Pantry meals.. lol.

Jyotsna579 · Post by **Jyotsna579** » Fri May 24, 2019 7:34 am

Wow quite a unique design.

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