Having used my Svea 123R a few times now I notice that it handles a breeze much better than a simple meths burner (like the Trangia) but would still benefit from a windscreen. Looking around on CCS is see that many of you use a hinged, multi-panel, aluminum, screen. Can someone direct me as to where I can find these? My work around, which I might stick with, is to use a Fozzils origami bowl with a couple of bamboo skewers. That bowl is the one I always eat out of, so now I can put it to double duty. I also sewed up a little custom stuff sack for my stove. Will help keep it from dirtying other things in my pack and also protect it and the pots when being carried in the Sigg Tourist or Coleman cook set.
Nice And that stuff sack, I'll have to make something like that. I have a 123R and it fits nicly in a Primus Litech potset. But like you, I have found that both the stove and the pots needs some kind of protection. Thanks for the pics and inspiration. Best regards Stoveuser.
Knotty, nice wind screen. Yesterday in the woods I forgot mine and it was a bit breezy in the cold and snow. I used a handy tree to block the wind. You've inspired me to make a better one than the old MSR survivor from a Whisperlite. Brad
Your question: The Bay of Evil has numerous suppliers of hinged panel windscreens in various size and panel numbers. I have one which works a treat with a range of Primus-type stoves.
Hey, Knotty, I've used those multi-paneled units for many years, and they work very well, indeed. Just make sure you don't wrap it too tightly around the SVEA, and leave a fairly good gap in the front, otherwise you may pop the SRV, which is best avoided, if possible. Coghlans offer a version of that windscreen, as do several other outfitters. Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc P.S. nice substitute windscreen, by the way, and outstanding little SVEA bag!! 8)
Hi, I have used the multi-paneled units for a long time as well and bought mine for $2.99 so I have a few in different locations. the big auction site or Chinese sites are a good source here is one of mine in action
Knotty: Campmor had them the last time I was there. About $10 - $12, I think. I also have the shorter Chinese type that I bought on e-Bay. Either are worth carrying. Paul
I got my windscreens at the local preparedness shop. But most outdoor stores carry the Coglans (sp?) fold up, I have 2 of those. What stuff sack, it must be camouflaged. Ken in NC
You all are a bad influence. As if the Svea wasn't already a big increase in weight over my usual stove a DIY Fancee Feest. At 7-10oz the tall screens are a bit heavier than I want to go. The shorter ones come in as little as 3.4oz but cut it kind of close in terms of protecting the flame from wind. Don't worry, I'm not really complaining. Just adjusting to a different approach to stoves.
I should really bring a windscreen, but I usually make do with whatever I can find, snow, bark, pack etc. Back in the 70's tinfoil served the purpose. Need to start bringing some again.
I'm the same as Majicwrench, make do with what's available on site (rocks/stump/bank/pack/etc) but there's certainly a good case to buy one of the foldable steel or aluminum small types. There is also a risk that the plastic/silicon one you used gets a bit too tight to the flame and melts. Looks like the heat shield is missing from your Svea. May be an issue with long burn times coupled with a pot on the stove. These stoves get awfully hot even with a heat shield and I've seen a few examples of such stoves pregnant (overpressurized and tank ballooned out). This thread may be of interest as well for stove cases and stuff sacks: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/25302 My user Svea 123 is coupled with a little candy/cookie tin like OldManColeman's in the above post. Provides better protection then simply a thin material stuff sack. The brass will get dinged and potentially some of the pot supports broken/bent as well. The top aluminum pot part doesn't fit inside, but I don't use those anyway.
Four sheets of aluminum foil, finished size is 10"x24" then accordion pleated to stand upright. Folded up along the pleats then doubled-over. In action surrounding my SVEA 123 at the summit of Camels Hump Mountain in Vermont. 12ºF Backpacked the SVEA inside an OR water-bottle parka with my firestick, primer bottle, and pot holder packed in the parka's lid.
Excellent use of aluminum foil! Truth be told, I've often used the heavy aluminum foil windscreens that MSR offer with all their stoves, with different brands. With the SVEA, you can actually roll the windscreen around the stove, and pop a rubber band on it, and there you go! Cut to fit, if needed. I used to backpack with the folding aluminum sheet screens, but usually use those for car camping these days, or short day hikes, where weight is not too important. Fun, all around. Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc
Unfortunately I bought the stove w/o noticing the missing heat shield. Here's a solution I'm experimenting with: Carbon Felt Heat Shield Regarding protection, adding more weight with a hard case isn't something I'd consider but a padded stuff sack or using a neoprene water bottle cozy is a good idea. Like Doc, I'll probably get a solid panel screen for car camping and use my plate or foil for backpacking.
