OK, then don't worry about that.

I waited and waited and finally the right deal came along. I got an Omnifuel, barely used, from another hiker for $86.70.

Of the three top multifuel "expedition" stoves (the Primus Omnifuel, the Optimus Nova, and the MSR XGK), I think the Omnifuel holds the overall edge in areas with good quality fuel supplies. As noted in my blog, were I to go to a remote location with spotty supplies (might have to burn some non-standard fuels in other words) or poor quality supplies, then I'd go with an XGK. In a disaster situation, I'd take the XGK hands down.

Optimus was recently bought out by Katadyn, and from the appearance of things, the transition was anything but smooth. Optimus has had to do a recall of the Nova. I cannot recommend the Nova at this time. Older pre-Optimus Novas, made in Sweden, with the CEJN coupling are a fine stove. The next SOTW will be on the Nova if I recall correctly.

HJ