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Just did a little research as I was interested:
$18 shipping
I hate that place. They always pull that stuff. I won't order from them just based on the principle when they do that.
It looks like you can get it for about the same price elsewhere, although without the fuel canister (man venture outpost has it listed for $100).
It also looks like there is a newer improved version called the nova+ for those who are unfamiliar with this stove as I was.
The reviews online seem to be all over the map. Many say it is the best stove out there but many others talk about it breaking easily and often.
the dragonfly from msr is around $100 as well just for comparison.
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Lowest shipping option, for my location, is $14.05. However, if one can find something else on their site that qualifies for free shipping (look for the little freight truck next to the price), and the total value of all items is a minimum of $100, the shipping on all items is free. In this case, item(s) worth a minimum of $20.05 would have to be added for free shipping.
The trick with USRO is to examine all the shipping rates available, and this means playing around with the shipping options buttons. Sometimes, there are pretty low "Flat Rate" prices available; one with a cutoff at $20.00, and the other with a cutoff at $50.00. So, play around with the shipping options buttons.
I believe the Nova+ was introduced in order to eliminate the components that were prone to being mis-assembled at the factory on the original Nova stove. The specs of both stoves, aside from the visible substitution of different components in the new stoves, are very similar.
The value of the
included Optimus fuel bottle is about $17.95, so that has to be factored-in when comparing with other offerings of this stove. As mentioned, the Optimus bottles are designed to work with this stove's unique pump assembly. Other fuel bottles, even if pressure-rated types may not do so.