I bought a Svea 123, not sure when ago, then later picked up a couple of complete 123r’s with a Sigg and an other cooksets,,, then I had someone gift me a 123r missing its windshield/pot stand, cup & handle... I do enjoy these simple and dependable stoves, but I’ve not given them a fair chance. It’s so easy to just grab a Coleman 533, 550b, or 400 when I head out camping,,, lots of BTU’s and they simmer quite well. Trying/planning to sell all of my Coleman’s though,,, maybe keep one 533,,, the Sigg Tourist stove rings fit it. My 123 is missing its folding nipple pricker,,, not easy to find and cost more than another stove when I have found them. Interesting thread this,,,
I'll end up with an old 123 one of these days. Also, the Sigg cookset. That seems better for tailgating moreso than for hiking. I like the Colemans myself. More convenient, and silent burners. Not too fussy, etc. The roarer burners are loud, in my opinion, (hence roarer burner) but I like the heck out of them, haha. Sounds like a jet engine. I see those folding prickers all the time, but, like you say, pricey as all get out.
I prefer the patience required with an old brassie to the guaranteed instant success of the Coleman,,, and that preference is getting stronger as I get older...
When you need something really bad, like right now, there are plenty of sellers that have been patiently waiting for you. They make plenty of money that way. Best to be patient and watch, and wait, for what you want. "Patience" that necessary tool in our toolbox works for many things other than using penetrating oil.
With this I disagree! Indeed, in percentage terms my disagreement is 100, and in degrees, 180! I have taken a 123 or 123r with Sigg I think on every backpack hike I've done for the last 13 years, when I returned to backpacking. Usually we add a 1-pint brassie, sometimes not. Ultimately, the reason is the Sigg set. There was never a better-designed cookset for an out-back camp, because of the stability of the 'stepped' design. Of course, there is a Sigg for the Coleman 400s, don't have one, though. Don't mind the roar at all!
Probably change my mind if I actually had a Sigg. The wife and I normally go for small day hikes, so we usually don't take much.
In my case, it was CCS that got me back into backpacking, as opposed to day-hiking and car-camping, after a 40-year hiatus. So may it be with you-- first come the stoves, then the hikes!
Hopefully so. Admittedly, the cabin has made me "lazy" when it comes to hiking and camping. Sad really, there's tons of trails in that area. It's the Mark Twain National Forest after all.
i think the slant valve is easier to hand preheat, than the R model. i just started recently tipping it to the side and let gravity work. then preheat it with that fuel. that beads up on the nipple i would pull the needle and make your own. to clean it. [i'm still looking for some.010stainless wire, but i will post some pics later on. i found the right metal to make the butter knife] wrap the stem with some wood stove gasket and trip wire. resist the want to add a after market pump. i rarely use mine now
if you turn it on to far. you lose the klick count and have to reset it. when you go to shut it off. the needle will bottom out and prevent teh valve from shutting all the way off. leaving you with a candel flame. that you can blow out. to me its just a annoying problem. personally i think someone should take a play from msr and make a after market shaker needle , to clean the little hole.
gosh i hope you love that stove as much as i do and use it alot and infect other people with teh love of it. it is just so much fun. the snow peak solo pot fits it completely. the snow peak 700 is my preferred pot, that i replaced the alunimin cup with. it's just tall enough with out being to tall. then i use a msr titan as the main pot . i use it all the time.
Gotcha. It is a cool little stove. I can see why it's popular. I was waiting patiently for a Gaz Globe Trotter pan to show up to place the complete stove in.
That's what I've been reading. Found that out on CCS somewhere. I know there's a few other cooksets that fit it nicely as well. I measured my SVEA, and am looking for something cool to fit it.
I use my 123 with a GSI Glacier mug and a 1L Primus Eta pot or Trek Kettle (Eta withou the H/E), Works fine for me. The extra mug/pot means I can have a brew whilst I'm waiting for my food to cook. I don't bother with the blue bowl these days.
Awesome. I have a few GSI Glacier cups. I was just checking to see if my Pathfinder pot will fit over it. It does fit over it, but the complete set won't fit inside it.
