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I had an Optimus 199
for years, travelled all over with it. Absolutely loved it. Then one day the pressure release valve let go in a mountain refuge, and a jet of ignited petrol sprayed about 10 feet across the room. It happened a few times since, but I always used it out of doors just in case.
I still have it, but I've stuck to Trangias for more reliable cooking.
I recently got a Ghillie Kettle for my birthday. Great for brewing tea but massive and impractical for hiking or cycle camping.