40 Year Old Miratex Raft, Optimus SVEA 123, And Comet Coffee Percolator
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- 40 to 50 year old backpacking camping gear still usable? Yes it is! I found a 40 plus year old Miratex Sword Fish raft at a thrift store for 5 bucks still in the original packaging! I wanted to test it out on camera and I felt it was fitting to use my 40 year old Optimus SVEA 123 backpackers stove with my 40 to 50 year old Comet coffee percolator.
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You are undoubtedly the best antidepressants medicine in my toolbar. Woke up feeling down this morning, scrolled through my feed and this video popped up. This particular video just made me smile and you frequently make me laugh. Please never change. You bring joy to some of us with your wonderful
personality. Not to mention the great ideas you share. Thank you.
Agreed, he’s such a happy and funny guy. I love his videos! Greetings from Fryslân ( The Netherlands)
@@GeWij
Precies dat.
Fantastic to hear you liked it and it helped make the day better!
Yes. I feel the same way! His videos always relax me!
Totally agreed. He makes everyone fill with laughter & joy. We are sure he extends our life each year.
i still have my 123 (not the R version, that has internal cleaning needle) , purchased in ‘69 or ‘70. Never re-packed wick, or did anything much to it. Added a whisper-burner to quiet the thing. Truly helps. Great simmer potential on the 123, and quiet with the whisper addition. Fit into the side pocket of my old frame Kelty. Very hot very fast. Mine truly Swedish and perfect still. Love your videos and honesty. You aren’t gear-driven and you don’t market your own swag- truly an oasis on the web
Thanks Mitch! Sounds like a lot of stories on the 123 I've heard. They pretty much last forever. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother
Hey Dave! What a great vid!
Am 79 now and still camping. My first stove ( which I still have) was that SVEA and hearing it purr brings back many great memories.
Over the years, I've gone thru many popular stoves ( now enjoying the Firebox and alcohol type atoves), but every once in a while pull out my old SVEA and fire it up. It is like the old Coleman two-burmer stoves - durable and reliable.
An alternative to carrying a separate pre-heating fuel source is to bring an "eye-dropper" and simply suck up some of your fuel from the stove, rescrew the cap and assemble everything, then squirt the fuel into the pre-heat depression. Then go ahead and light it off. An even simpler trick is to just take a straw ( eg "fast-food" drink), cut it down a bit, then plunge it down in your fuel tank. Placing your thumb over the open end, pull it out. The fuel will stay in the straw as long as you hold uour thumb in place. Then just deposit it in the pre-heat drpression.
Yes, true, you are messing about with gasoline and potentially unsafe, but I used this technique for many years without mishap.
Also once on a snow camping trip, lost the critical top piece and managed to succesfully mangle a servicesble replacement out of a tune can lid.
Hello John and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing that, I like the eye dropper idea, I love the cut off straw idea! Thanks for watching
It's always enjoyable to see your excitement for unexpected finds and how you put them to use. Thank you for taking us along on Dave's Day Off Adventures.
I'm glad you liked it Bev and I'm always happy to take y'all along. When I find stuff like this it makes me feel like a kid again! Take care and thanks for watching
Brought back a few memories of my youth, but that was in the late '50s and early '60s. Products from Japan were still pretty much less than $1 and very cheaply made. This was the transition period when they started making higher quality and more expensive toys, motorcycles and cars. Greatly enjoyed the video. You continue to present interesting and varied videos. Thank you.
I remember the stories of Japanese products. A lot like Chinese products starting out low quality then increasing in quality big time. I'm glad you like all the videos George and thanks for watching!
The little bit of time I get to watch your videos…. I always feel better about life in general, you are so entertaining and informative ❤
Fantastic to hear that Frani! Stay happy and thanks for watching
Great show, Dave. Thank you.
I've seen times when I would pay $100 for a raft like that instead of walking all day to get across a stream.
Yes, that stove sounds very familiar. I have an old pressurized one that I used 25 years ago.
Have a great weekend sir.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. My thoughts exactly! I use kayaks and boats for most river trips but this size raft is absolutely perfect for stream crossing! Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too!
Oh, the sound of that stove! When I was young, that stove was already a legend. I so wanted one, but then the relatively new MSR whisperlite turned my head. That was a one match stove no matter where I was or how cold it was... it always worked. Still have longings for a Svea, though ...lol. There's something comforting about the sound of those old stoves ... you know that a hot drink and a warm meal are just moments away! Thanks for the memories, Dave!
Some of the modern stoves like those by MSR are very cool! Theres just something about a SVEA that screams "Backpacker OG" Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I remember when I was about 12 years old I wanted one of those so bad and I imagined I would paddle up the river and catch fish and campout.
That was over 45 years ago now!
Funny thing, I think at one point in everyones childhood they wanted a raft. I'm 56 and I still love rafts!
Now THAT brings back memories! My girls each had a "boat" very similar to that only they were silver. Very heavy duty and lasted a long time. Many hours of fun. Course they didn't mind getting wet! lol Many thanks and God Bless Dave!
Thats very cool Granny! I love hearing about old memories. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
Man the vintage gear is some real quality stuff. It was made and sold in a time where products were expected to last and if it didn’t word would get out and people wouldn’t buy your product. I enjoyed every bit of this video Dave, thanks for putting it out here.
Yep, and most modern products are pure junk that does not last! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
1:20 Anyone else remember/relate ? When I was 9-10 years old every comic book around (I was strictly war comics: Sgt Rock, Fightin Marines, Haunted Tank) every single one ran ads for a bunch of prizes you could win for “selling subscriptions.” Subscriptions to what was always vague.
Anyhow THE ultimate freedom was the one and two man rafts (with paddles) Remember, as a kid, with 5 more years to go until you’re old enough to drive, five years was like saying “another lifetime.” But if you had that raft?….if you could paddle to a tropical island (from Fremont, CA) and conduct an expedition….Maybe position your raft over the war torn aircraft sunken just off the coast (again the nearest water would’ve been the SF Bay-almost too cold to stick a toe into) And if you had the mask/snorkel combo (another 30 “subscriptions” ) Why, you’d practically BE the front cover of that months comic book (an adventure to Guadalcanal in search of the ghost of a Cactus Squadron pilot shot down in Iron Bottom Sound). The raft Dave is holding was not only THE best prize offered in early 1980’s subscriptions world; it was FREEDOM. It was adventure. Years before the Atari 2600 became the ultimate prize. Decades before a typical kid would look at you talking about a raft and say “you’re blocking the TV.”
Thanks for sharing those memories!
holy cow, that Comet is the same one i use today! i never wanted to change, because it always makes the best coffee; perk it for 4-and- a -half minutes. i have had mine, used every time i go out, even today, since 1975. Haven't seen another one in decades. i burned its handle off in the fire, and had to make a new one for it; turned out to be good, because it is removable, and the pot packs better. My daughter covets it as a relic of my past, lol. The 123 sound is SO familiar! :) And goodness...the SVEA-123 was my very first backpacking stove. At that time an air pump was available to pressurize it, and all you had to do was buy the special fuel tank cap to go with it. I have the cap, but lost the pump years ago. The way i used to light it was, I held the stove in my hand for about a minute to heat the tank up, and then when i put it down and opened the valve, enough fuel escaped under pressure from the heat of my hand, to prime the stem (then you can burn your fingers on the key, lol) . My stove still works like new, and i have used it in zero degree F weather, by warming it first inside my coat for a while; it started right up, & burned like a jet engine. :) Too noisy, though, lol. Two years ago, I got hold of a military stove, and swapped the burner assembly out, and it is about 40% quieter. Also SIGG used to make a SVEA cook kit that encompassed the stove, and allowed you to use pans much like a Trangia 27 setup. It worked better than the brass windscreen.Seeing the Comet atop the SVEA is a slice of eye candy...and hearing it again, too. Thanks! And the little raft is pretty cool, and it's a great idea, if it's strong material. You are having way too much Fun in the Woods, Dave! :)
Very cool to hear that! Ive heard that hands can warm up the stove but I just like lighting off that fluid. Lol. I have three sizes of that Comet perc. They all work amazing! Im glad you liked it and thanks for all the comments! Thanks for watching
The sound of a MSR Whisperlite white gas stove is my memory of backpacking from back in the day when I was a teen. 46 years old now, I have like 10 different stoves now from homemade to spend, but the pumping up, flame out of control, and sound of that Whisperlite is old school to me. Still have it and use it in cold. Cheers, Dave!
Thanks for sharing that Derek!
There is nothing quite like the sound of a Svea stove blazing away like a jet engine out on the trail. I think I bought mine in the late 70's. I used it for years backpacking on the John Muir Trail in every condition you can imagine. It always worked and never let me down. It still works like the day I bought it. I phased it out in my backpacking setup many years ago with an MSR Dragonfly multi-fuel stove. It's an old friend and I will never part with it. I now keep it in my truck toolbox with some fuel and a compliment of minimal cook gear.
Thanks for sharing that Jeffrey and thanks for watching brother!
Fun video Dave! "I think we're gonna need a bigger boat."
Lol, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave. I love that stove. I found one at a thrift store and it was made in Sweden. I have never had an issue, it just works, and will a hundred years from now. Congratulations on your find.
I'm jealous
It's incredible the stories I've heard over the years of how long those SVEA stoves last!
Hi Dave,
I´m 60 years old. I´m from Europe. We didn´t use that type of stove. We used a brand called Camping Gaz. They still exist and we still use them.
Kind regards
Alain
I had a camping gaz stove but they wont allow the canisters to be imported to the U.S.
Because they dont reseal when you remove the burner.
@@jchiliw that´s correct. Nowadays though (at least somevof them) do reseal.
Hello alain! Ive never heard of that one. Ill have to look it up! Thanks for watching
Sure Was A Treat Seeing The Old Gear You Were Lucky Enough To Find. Hap-E Paddling Buddy ! Thanks Davey ! Howdy Nick ! ATB T God Bless
Old gear rules! Thanks for watching Terry, Nick says hi and may God bless you too
The Svea sound is familiar me. I love the old vintage gear that’s still safely working. I got rid of my 123 in about 1999 to trade “up” for a 2-burner family size propane stove. Big regret. I did not get what they cost today if you can find one. Enjoyed a short paddle and coffee in the woods with you.
They are amazing and incredibly durable! This one hasn't been cleaned in 20 years and still works great! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching brother
If I lived near you, I would be at your door every day asking, "Can Dave come out and play?"This one was so much fun!
Lol! Man that's all I di in my free time is have fun. Thanks for watching David
This is one of my favorite videos! You always seem to find the coolest stuff. I love treasure hunting at thrift stores. Have a great week. -Hollie
Fantastic to hear that Hollie! I hit a lot of thrift stores and often walk out with nothing but sometimes, I'm there at just the right time! Thanks for watching and you have a great week too!
Cool to see the old gear that works so much better than the new products! They certainly don't make them like they used too! Thanks for sharing Dave!
Absolutely! They definitely don't make gear like they used to. Thanks for watching brother
I own 9 of the 123's.ALL Original, not the R newer models. I'm a stove collector of such. Great video.
Thats cool to have 9! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Thanks Dave. I didn’t know about sitting in the reverse section. I enjoy your videos. I get excited too when I find something cool for a good deal. God bless.
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
I like the comment about turning the paddles into a kayak paddle. You could also try kneeling in the raft facing the pointed end and just use one paddle to pull yourself forward. Then you could save the weight and space of the extra paddle.
Fantastic idea Dirk! I'll try both
Yeah, that's what I came here to say. I'd definitely kneel and paddle it like a canoe.
When i hear "Hey everybody" i am happy.
Very cool to hear that!
We always loved watching you and Nick - so entertaining and uplifting! I am sure my hubby is laughing and watching you now from Heaven - he loved your channel❤
Fantastic to hear y'all loved it! I'm very sorry to hear he passed tho. Thanks for watching
An adult man paddling in a kids raft! That's fun!
I've got the german version of the Svea, the Juwel 34 from East Germany. Used it a lot in the 90s. Never let me down.
Lol, I had a blast. SVEAs seem to last forever!
Yea Dave, ill telll ya. Growing up camping with the family....I'd wake up, take my dog for a walk, and when I got back to the site.....mom would have the coffee on with the old percolator. I loved the smell. No I didn't drink coffee back then but. I cant remember what the brand of percolator it was, but I know now aways the little see through top isn't made out of glass the way they were back then.. as for your raft, I had one. You commented on yours not having oar locks which actually is good because mine did and that's where mine leaked from... it's too much pressure rowing. And they failed. Btw.... I remember these thing cause I'm 59...a few years older than you. God Bless brother
Thanks for the comments Chris. For years I always drank coffee with creamer and sugar. The only way I got used to it black was by making it a little weaker and I love it that way. Good point on the oar locks. I never thought about the stress they are under. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too Chris
Now that’s entertainment !!!! 😆🤣😂. Maybe you could use that raft to put your cooler in and let it float behind a man size raft. 👍😃. You made my day watching you paddling around. Just like a newborn duck on his first swim. Lol Or… Nick could use it as an inflatable sled because Georgia is getting 4” of snow this year 😳😧 Thanks Dave. Really enjoyed this one 👍😃
Thanks, Im glad you liked it! Oh of course! This would be the perfect raft for gear pulled behind my bigger raft or kayak! Bring on the snow! Thanks for watching
What a great video. I believe with all of my heart that everyone should, at least once in their life, pack up some coffee making gear and take a walk out into the woods by themselves, and make some coffee, enjoy the experience and watch the world go by. The coffee will taste better, the atmosphere will be better, and you will make it a point to do it again. Thanks Dave, for bringing a little sanity back in a time such as this.
I agree 100%! Get out relax and unwind in nature. It's one of the best stress relievers there is. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Ĺove this Dave!!! Watching your videos has become a family affair. Great job.
Ps. I think the oars are to be connected together for a kayak. I have similar ones.
Fantastic to hear that my friend! I haven't tried to attach them that way, I'll have to try.
Fun in the woods indeed. Always enjoy watching you get out and just be yourself. Playing sticks and interesting things. Who would think an old inflatable raft would make such good viewing
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I guess the fun is seeing if it sinks! Thanks for watching
I’m so glad I’m not the only one that still has the kid inside !!! 🤙🏼
Lol! sometimes acting like a kid is a great escape. Thanks for watching Anthony
Nice to see you with a Svea, Dave. I bought mine in ‘74 and used it for years while backpacking in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. There’s something familiar and rewarding when using that stove in the woods at day’s end. Set up camp, wash up and add layers in the evening, Svea fluttering like a blow torch heating water and then cooking dinner.
Sloppy Joes and bread rolls the first night - frozen ground beef thawing in the pack while hiking. It’s heavy by today’s standards, but a unique experience in the woods.
God bless you Dave and your family!
P.S. don’t leave the key on the valve when cooking, it gets hotter than a pistol.
There's just something special about a SVEA. It's kinda like driving a Rolls Royce from the past! Everyone has gone lightweight but sometimes heavy makes arrival so much more fun! Take care and thanks for watching
Only David can make a video so entertaining, on an over 40+ year equipment field test. Traversing a creek in an inflatable is a highlight. I have not had experience of using that gem of a stove but it did evoke memories of using a very old primus stove back in the 1970’s. I think a kayak paddle approach may be easier?? 😎👍
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. The raft test worked great but I was actually quite nervous, lol. I think a kayak paddle would be better. I have one I can try. Thanks for watching
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That blow up boat .. I'll definately fall out of it 😁.
The SVEA 123 .. a great little stove. I've got it's cousin, the Optimus 8R Hunter (same burner mechanism) which I bought back in the late 70's. Absolutely reliable and I still use it, especially during the cooler months. The only replacement parts have been the graphite seal on the burner control valve stuffing box about 12 years back and a new gasket / seal on the fuel tank screw-on cap about three years ago.
I tend to keep things .. especially if they work and are paid for 😏.
Those 50's / 70's Coffee Percolators .. love them! Have been looking for a vintage one in working condition .. no luck yet.
A good share and blast from the past .. thanks. Take care ..
I think any model made by Optimus is a bulletproof last forever stove! Im pretty lucky on those old percs, I have three different sizes and all three are Comet! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Thomas
If any one is having a bad day, and could use a smile. Just watch this video and Dave's excitement over the Find, Age, Quality of the raft. And then stop and think what if you were hiking down that trail and saw him making the video.
Thanks for the share.
Lol! I was worried someone would see me in that tin raft! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Josh!
I'm wondering if you could take off one of the threaded connectors and combine the paddles into one larger double bladed paddle, with the paddles on each end? Use them like the one used for a kayak?
I never thought about that or tried it but I will try it now!
@@Reallybigmonkey1that would work. Also I thought maybe just use one and paddle like you would a canoe
Can't say I have ever heard a crazy chopper stove like that before, was cool to see and hear it though.
Thats been a familiar sound to a lot of hiker from years past!
You have so many fun ideas, Dave! You do bring so much joy as one other commented. You had me on the edge of my seat watching you climbing in that raft. I'm pretty sure I would have landed in the creek. lol. Have a great day and thanks for doing this video for us.
I try to keep this stuff as fun as possible! Theres way too much drama and clickbait stuff going on UA-cam. Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend!
Oh what a treat! Some Georgia sunshine to brighten the start of my English winter. I loved that stove (helicopter or train? I can’t decide) though I must admit that I have never encountered anything like it despite being fully old enough! I’ve always been a Trangia girl and I’ve seen no reason to try anything else. As always I am impressed with your Thrift Store finds.
Im glad you liked it. Georgia sunshine always cure ills! That stove is the OG of backpacker stoves. I LOVE thrift stores! Thanks for watching
Yes, you keep bobbing as you paddle, you are gonna get a wet back side. You sure are entertaining, Dave, with the things you come up with. That is why I love you and your channel so much. Good job!!!
Lol, thank you Dianna!
That raft is a awesome find, I love old school backpacker stove, I think my uncle had one of those, that sound it makes is very unique. That looks like a beautiful spot you are at., really enjoyed this video, having coffee out like that makes it taste so much better. You always put a smile on my face
Oh I smiled for days after finding that raft! That's definitely a great spot for hanging out and making coffee. Take care and thanks for watching Alan
Dave buddy ...your living the childhood I wish I had...good on you buddy!!
Lol, man life is good! Thanks for watching John
Very interesting video David.Looks like the old stuff held-up pretty good,and that little raft could save you miles of walking.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching Randy
Great score on that raft Dave... can't beat that price! I gotta admit that I was holding my breath there for a minute when you were first getting into it though, haha. Absolutely love that old Optimus SVEA by the way! (of course I am a stove junkie too as you well know, haha). All around some awesome old gear there buddy! Sure wish they made things the way they used to... built to last 👍
Take good care my Brother!
Cant beat 5 bucks and man believe me, I was wondering if it was going to hold me up or not too! Pretty much no products are high quality nowadays. Take care and Thanks for watching Brother!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I couldn't agree more buddy 👍 Take care and have an awesome week Brother!
Attaching the two paddles together as one may have helped to coordinated your maneuvering? I Love that stove. I used to preheat mine in the bowl on top. One of the many reasons i owned it was thats it is able to run on a multitude of fuel sources. Great for those practical survivalist. Yes, it did bring to the surface some residual memories of years gone by. Thank you, Dave. Enjoy your weeks end and stay lifted!
I need to attach them paddles as one, or bring my kayak paddle? The sound of that SVEA is music to my ears and memories of the past! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too!
With a kayak paddle and a tarp you have a portable shelter to go. By the way, that one seven is down to six examples. Oh, no! I am feeling a sense of urgency to the MAX! @@Reallybigmonkey1
The hiss of my dad's Montgomery Ward white gas lantern put me to sleep many nights.
I have 3 camping backpacks and one of them is full of stuff from the thrift store.
The coffee looked great.
That sounds so cool! I love hearing old memories.
Well, I don’t think Florida has to worry about you invading from the sea like a Viking.
I had a two man version of a similar raft in the early ‘80’s when I was around 13.
Seeing this brought back some memories.
Lol! I wont be hitting Florida in this tiny thing! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I can remember my folks making coffee on the stove in the kitchen in an old percolator coffee pot like that. Something I hadn’t thought about since I was a kid long ago.
Even with modern coffee machines, nothing beats percolated coffee! Thanks for watching Jeffrey!
I watched this on Gov Newsom’s time before leaving early. I ordered a mess of kitchen tools on Amazon. We ALMOST had our first argument. Chris asked why we needed a digital rice cooker when the Chinese making them have cooked rice for a thousand years?
Three items were cancelled and the rest delayed in shipping. I cancelled the order and
Bought more Bineshi rice.
Everything IN FRONT of your camera was analog. I just told Chris he was right! Old stuff still works- like you!
Amanda
Im glad you liked it! Im kinda tore on Amazon stuff. Some things are definitely better in modern times, advancements have been made but sometimes old school just lasts forever! Yall have a great weekend!
Hi there, great video. What a cute little raft that was. Ha ha. I also like that little table. Never had a Svea 123 looked like a stove with attitude. Ha ha. Thanks for taking us along on that raft adventure. Take care. Greetings from a rainy and gloomy Sweden.
Hello Ulrica! Im glad you liked it. That raft was tiny but I was amazed it held me up and dry! Im shocked you never had a SVEA. That used to be the pride of Swedish stoves! Always great to hear from you and Thanks for watching
Sounds like my Optimus 8R. Helicopter for sure. But a fine little stove and it was in my Dad's collection of stuff that I was lucky enough to inherit. I never knew he had it.
I think any Optimus stove is a bulletproof last forever design!
Thank you for sharing with us. The raft looks like it will be a lot of fun but I wouldn't take it anywhere you don't want to walk back from. Insulated coffee mugs are da bomb.
Thanks Mark, Im glad you liked it. Oh this is definitely just a creek raft, no a river one! Thanks for watching
Another excellent video. I have a Sven 123 I bought in ‘72. I retired it when we had twins and switched to car camping with a 2-burner Coleman stove. I still have that one with the Svea, which I used a lot when I didn’t want to get out the
Coleman for making coffee. Nothing quite like a hot cup if coffee on a cold morning in the woods. I have a hand powered grinder I use for prepping coffee beans by the camp fire. The stove gives you more control of the percolator. If it’s cold or even just fairly cool, you can just hold the stove wrapped in your hand and get enough pressure in the stove tank to just open the valve and fill the space with fuel to light the burner. There was a little pump you could use to replace the tank cap and pressurize the fuel tank, but I never got one. Carry some Mautz fire ribbon in a little container and you just smear some in that little igniter space. Safer than using liquid. My stove still works and heats fast. Thanks for bringing back some good memories.😊
That's great you still have that stove! I never knew they made anything to pressurize it. Holding it in my hands has only worked in the dead of winter. It stays warm here most of the time. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching McCoy!
That is my favorite stove for making cornbread. Because you can make it simmer. A old friend of mine gave me that same stove, very used, back in 1991, when he got a newer one. I have got a MSR that burns 3 different types of fuel. But, their's a lot of moving parts to break. But The optimist seva has never failed me. You made me smile when I heard the sound of it. I think it sounds like a locomotive building up steam. LoL. On your New Year's breakfast video, I put in the comments how to make cornbread on that exact stove. Somehow I lost my cup holder. Once again that is a excellent video that you made. God bless you and all your listeners. From Clyde North Carolina.
Thanks for the comments Clyde and I remember you posting that cornbread recipe! It's mind boggling how durable and dependable these SVEAs really are. Take care and thanks for watching brother
It is a hoot to see this as I still have my original 1972 vintage SVEA stove and just purchased a new SVEA to have a spare. My old one does not have the built in cleaning needle and the new one does. And, yes, the jet engine sound is very familiar and comforting after a long day in the woods and out in the cold. And, yes, you do take the key out when running or you will burn the crap out of your fingers. I can get three days run time out of a fully fueled SVEA ... try that with a butane canister stove.
Oh yes, that jet sound is music to the ears of a lot of long time backpackers! It's amazing how long one tank of fuel lasts
AS kids (years ago) when we went on holiday and Dad used to stop half way so we could all have a cup of tea and a break, let the car cool down, there were no cafes or motorway service stations then and we used to brew up at the side of the road (layby) using something very similar to that stove so it does bring back memories.
Very cool story Robert! Thanks for sharing that and thanks for watching
I had a stove like that, yrs ago.It was an Army surplus one that worked off Mogas and have heard that pulsing sound from on a TV war movie, that sounds like a V1 rocket engine, it pulsed like that, I am 70 now.
Sounds good Winston. I love that pulsing sound.
I had a boat like that , It was made of strong rubber 55 yrs ago. I miss placed it , Too bad. Good video Thank you brother GOD BLESS .
Im amazed at how thick this material is! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother
Good gravy Davy, another video! Goes to a thrift store to donate items, ends up buying more items.....😂 I think the SVEA stoves are cool, I would like to get one. Making the paddles shorter is the way to go. I think I would drill holes in them so you can put lanyards on them to keep from losing them while paddling.
Lol! My dad used to refer to the thrift store as the "exchange" any time we went to drop off items we brought back home twice as much! Thanks for watching
Thrift stores are a great place to find all sorts of camping items , nice find.....
Absolutely!
Hi Dave! Even if it doesn't work out as a human hauler, you could sure use it as a tow behind for gear. I am a big fan of perked coffee. Blessings to you and Nick!
Yes! I was thinking the same thing. Tie it to a kayak as a gear trailer. 😊
Hello Terry! Oh I agree! This would be a perfect gear hauler behind my kayak! Thanks for watching
Thank you for bringing up some great old memories. God bless and stay safe.
You are very welcome Rich, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may god bless you too brother.
Man really enjoy your channel…don’t change a thing!!!
I picked up a SVEA R at a thrift store a couple of months ago and love the thing! It is stamped Made in Sweden and was manufactured in the early 70’s. I had a friend of mine 3D print a container with a quarter turn twist top to store the stove.
To your lightweight boot conversation. Except for hiking in really cold weather and snow, I now wear nothing but trail running shoes, wool socks and gaiters for wet weather. It’s about as lightweight as it gets!
Happy Trails!
Thanks, Im glad you like my channel that much! The SVEA is one tough last forever type of stove in my book! Thanks for watching
Dave, you mentioned that getting in and out of the raft was difficult. I think you should make a special harness and carry it around on your behind; then when you fancy a riparian adventure you can just sit down into the water. Then just reverse it for getting out. 😂 I'm just glad nobody could see you in that creek. Wouldn't want you locked up and unable to post for the foreseeable future. Enjoyed the video as ever!
Lol! Not in the winter! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Paul
Wow I love that percolator! The stove is cool, used one back in the 70’s. So noisy!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. I love that noise! Thanks for watching
You are quite a sight! Just like a kid. Good for you to find such joy.
Acting like a kid it's the best therapy for an adult! Lol.
Dave, I have to tell you., you put a smile on my face today.👍🏻🥰thank you. May God, bless and keep you and your family safe always.🕊… “Happy Holidays”
Fantastic to hear that Patricia! And Happy Holidays to you and may God bless you and your family!
Good to spend time with you! Just mulched leaves and enjoying my own cuppa right along with you 🙂~~~ramboo
Always great to hear from you Ramboo!
Nice one 👍🤠 Dave hope to see more soon cooking most enjoyable thanks mate
Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked it. Man I have a long list of cooking videos for this winter!
Yes, it brings back fond memories of pre-dawn lighting of the Seva in the. Sierra. It was my first stove when i started backpacking. Purchased it July 28, 1970 at the original Sierra Designs store in Berkeley for $11.00 brand new
I know all this because i have the orignal receipt. The indentation where you prime it is called "the spirit cup" i think alcohol was usually used for the prime. A test of how good an operator of the dtove is if you can light the stove from the priming flame before it goes out.
$11.00? That's wild! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and thanks for watching my friend
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Colin Fletcher.came out with "The Complete Walker" in 1969 , thousands if not millions read it and that's when backpacking took off.
He has several PAGES about the Svea in the book, thats where I found out about it. Summer of '70 I ended up in Berkeley, Fletcher lived up the street, all the gear he described in the book was available there so I outfitted myself exactly like him.
In the early 90s when I started backpacking my mom gave me the SVEA she had used in the 60s. Still have the original box for it, $9 and change from Dave Cook sporting goods in Denver. I recently used it every day for a month and it's still perfect. I use a small syringe to pull a few drops of fuel from the tank to get it started but the cut down straw idea someone mentioned would be easier I think.
That's awesome you still have it! Just goes to show these things last a long long time. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching James
Nothing like that new vinyl smell,had one just like it,good times
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
I'm only 54 never seen that stove. But seen some old stoves. I like that stove. I'm not a coffee drinker at all but that stove is awesome. And I'm sure you know this but that is a kids raft.
It's definitely an awesome stove, they've been making them since I think 1955. That's definitely a kids size raft but perfect for crossing creeks when backpacking
Great vid as always, you did well filming that on your own.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it! This one was definitely hard to film! Thanks for watching
I have a collection of older SVEA stoves. Besides working great there’s just something cool about using them.
They last forever and man they sound cool!
Maybe you can get that black material you bought at that bin store to wrap under this raft also. I'm surprised the glue didn't dry rot. Good to see it still works! The Japanese usually make good stuff. Good to see ya again Dave!
I thought I'd have to make a protective cover too but man this raft is already tough! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Thank you for another great video, Dave! You certainly do know how to have Fun in the Woods!
I always enjoy watching your videos and look forward the next one!
You are very welcome Ken and I'm glad you liked it! It's all about fun for me brother
Dave was having too much fun!
It was a great day George!
Hi my friend, just to update you on your stove, you have a Svea 123R, as the throttle spindle comes out at a 45 degree angle, I have about 3 of these and 2 of the Svea 123s , the 123 spindle points downwards compared to the other one, I repair these for people when they stop or cannot get them going, love working on them, don't forget to take the throttle key off of the stem as it gets very hot in just a few minute, as you have just found out. The correct way to turn it off is to turn it clockwise, the other way only unblocks the jet with a little pricker enjoy my friend. (Ray from the other side of the pond)
Thanks for the info! Two questions, so mine has the cleaning needle? And, Around what year do you think mine was made? Its stamped in the brass Made in Sweden
Brother I'm gonna tell you, every bit of this is 1st class! Thanks for The video Brother Dave ~John
Thank you Brother John!
Dave i have some trouble with YT sometimes, not sending me notifications.
i did not get this one on time.
but i have seen it now, and love it, just made my day.
i am going to get me one of these boats, and have me some fun, this coming summer.
has been a while, but seeing this, it is time.
thank you so much, and keep the vids coming..
Everyone is saying they're no getting notifications. It's bad because my channel is pretty much dying because of that. This size boat is no good for rivers but perfect for creek crossing! Take care and thanks for watching
... Always a good time out in the woods with Dave ... The raft event looked a little about when Dave was going under ... Maybe a useful craft to pull behind a small bout or your bigger raft to haul a cooler on ... ... I have an original SVEA stove also ,, only used once or twice ,but works well ... Spin the small support arms for a little better stability for your coffee pot .. Looks like comfortable light boots for the woods ,, not a fan of trail runners ,, I prefer at least ankle high myself ..... Making good use of time on a day off ... Stay Safe ..
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Being a pull behind gear raft is definitely a good use for it. I didn't even think about spinning them arms out on the stove. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
Buncha great gear. I think you might be wrong about the direction you sit in that raft though. The wider end displaces more water and spreads your weight across a larger surface. I gotta get one of those tablets. I agree with others here, your videos are always relaxing and a joy to laugh along with you. I’m still waiting on the return to Snake island and a treehouse build. Make Nick help. ✌️
Thanks Jason. I'm not sure, wider displacement should help. In my other rafts if I sit in the wide end I'm good. If I sit in the narrow end I sink down lower. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching
29:55 My favorite boot this year is rock rooster, made in Australia. They use the goodyear soles that held up so good in the seventies.
Those are new to me Carl! Ill have to look those up!
I was thinking don't even put the paddles together. Just hold one paddle in each hand like a ping pong paddle and you wouldn't have to raise your arm so high where they might get tired if your in the water for a while. Your hands would be closer to the water and give you more power and control. Just a thought. Loved your video as always. Can't wait for the next one. Take care ! Kelly from Texas !
At the end when I shortened the paddles it worked great! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching Kelly!
You shall see me in the next one Dave. Thanks for filming. 😁👍🏼
Fantastic! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Always been a wood burner myself. Rarely alcohol stove maybe. Gas stoves make me nervous since my dad’s camp stove had a small explosion when I was a kid.
Oh man I know what you mean. I'm usually a wood burner too but I love the nostalgic sound of a SVEA! Thanks for watching Shawn
What a great little adventure thanks for taking us along.
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
That was fun. I watched on my drive to the office. Probably not a great idea but it was an entertaining start to the day. Thanks for the great content. All our best from Ohio.
Lol, frowned upon by traffic laws but Im happy you enjoyed the video Jerome!
I hadn’t seen one of those stoves in years. I’ve got one somewhere around here that was made in Sweden. You don’t have to have lighter fluid. Once it’s filled you can hold it between your legs for about a minute or so. Crack the valve and let a little of the fluid out close the valve and light the fluid and let it burn till it’s almost out and the open the valve.
Ive noticed body warmth only helps light my stove in cold weather. In warm weather it often doesnt work.
Thats great Dave fun to see you using a swedish stove with swedish flag coloured raft. I had to look the SVEA up I hadn't heard about it but I see its an old classic!
I had a lot of fun filming it Andy! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
"Voyage of the SS RUBBER DUCKIE."😇😅 THAT IS the sound alright. Those things were as noisy as a blow torch. The little cup looked so neat...and that was about its only grace.
Lol! I'm glad the rubber duckie didn't sink! I love the sound of that stove
That raft required a little work on an old guy to get in and out without taking a bath in the creek. Neat coffee pot. Thanks
Lol! Man it was a lot of work to get in and out of! I thought of it as fun exercise
The Great Outdoors. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Lack of oarlocks suggests a kids pool float. And my old 123 probably sitll works from the early 1970s--I got a pressure pump for it and some other things. But the 123 is too narrow and will dump your pot on top. It also sounds like a jet engine idling next to you, but is absolutely foolproof. I went to other solutions since the early 1970s, but never threw it out.
Probably was for kids, but with its weight size and durability itll make a good cheap stream crossing raft. I think mine is a 123R?
Good stuff Dave!
Tell Nick we say “Ayo”!
Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and nick says Ayo back!