PRIMUS

Origin of the Primus brand

In 1892, utiltising the basic design of a hand-held blowtorch, factory mechanic Frans Wilhelm Lindqvist hit upon the idea of directing the burner upwards and using it as a heat source for cooking. The result was the world's first pressurized stove and the new portable stove quickly found great popularity. Such was the robustness and quality of the “Primus� stove it was used in Nansen's attempt to reach the North Pole, Amundsen's South Pole expedition of 1911 and George Mallory's unsuccessful 1924 attempt to climb Mount Everest.

The strengths of the Primus brand

From the earliest days the “Primus� stove was received with acclaim and quickly earned a reputation for reliability and durability for both everyday use and in adverse conditions. From the 1930's into the 1950's Primus invested heavily in modernisation and developed stoves, lanterns and cylinders using liquid petroleum gas to replace the earlier kerosene (paraffin) models. Now based in Estonia, every Primus stove is hand-tested to ensure each one reaches the high quality standard and technical precision the company is renowned for. Today's Primus stoves are the result of decades of research and development and the award-winning company has branched into complementary camping products such as dishes, isothermal flasks, kettles and pots.

Top Primus products

Primus has built its reputation on the quality and reliability of its camping stoves and there is a wide range to choose from. From a picnic in the park to a Himalayan climb, Primus have a stove to suit any occasion. Lightweight, portable and easy to use yet solid and robust, Primus stoves have long been an essential item on expeditions from the North to the South Pole and a must-have piece of camping equipment. Not content with just providing the means of cooking, Primus have branched out into a range of camping equipment and hiking accessories. This includes top quality isothermal flasks to keep drinks hot and insulated lunch jugs for a quick hot snack. Other useful hiking and camping accessories in the range are lightweight pots and pans with foldable handles and kettles for a quick brew-up.