optimus 123In 1955, the company, then known as Sievert AB, introduced the 19-ounce Svea 123, considered the first lhtweht, compact backpacking stove. Two years prior, Optimussvea 123 A beautiful ultra-classic lht-weht white gaso stove made of solid brass. The SVEA has been manufactured since the late 1800's and still sets a standard