Rocket Stove

[coastie]

Been looking to purchase or build a rocket stove for a while. Just found this website that sells them fairly inexpensively:

www.stovetec.net

They have a couple of different models. I am going to order one to mess with this summer. I figure it would make a good companion to the solar cooker for the cloudy/rainy days. It uses scrap/small wood to cook with and is a lot more efficient than an open fire.

 

[hikerlt]

biolite stove

 

[Climbnsink]

I keep meaning to get one of these: http://www.littlbug.com/

 

[brew3x]

there is a good book if your serious about building one its called "Rocket mass heaters supereffifient woodstoves you can build" written by Ianto evens and leslie jackson, cob cottage publications.

 

[jkeeley1]

this is my backpacking stove, but that seems interesting. especially being able to use wood/scrap rather than the little gas canisters

 

[dcmdon]

there is a good book if your serious about building one its called "Rocket mass heaters supereffifient woodstoves you can build" written by Ianto evens and leslie jackson, cob cottage publications.

I remember using something like a 1 quart tin can as a stove years ago. The guy I was with had spent 10 min making it at home. He had cut out a little door for fuel and had made holes around the base where air entered. The thng worked very very well.

The can was about 5" in diameter and 10 in tall.

 

[bpm990d]

We made HOBO stoves out of No 10 tin cans when I was in the boy scouts. I'm really impressed with the biolite stove video and was a little disappointed that I can't buy one yet.

B

 

[green_metalflake]

As mentioned above, stoves made from large cans or metal bucket have been around for a long time. Search "rocket stove" and you will see hundreds of hits from the 3rd world. $50 seems like a lot to pay for one of these when you can make a serviceable unit for far less. They are more efficient with refractory lining like the one in the link but it doesn't need it in an emergency. Just needs enough metal to contain the combustible materiel and set the draft. The nicest thing about these is that they burn twigs and small diameter scraps. In other words, stuff that is just about useless for anything else.

 

[hikerlt]

http://www.woodgas-stove.com/

http://www.journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/WoodgasStove.pdf

http://wings.interfree.it/html/hobostv.html

http://wings.interfree.it/html/Pepsi.html

http://www.jureystudio.com/pennystove/pennywood.html

http://www.backpacking.net/makegear/falk-woodstove/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverage-can_stove

http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodgas-Can-Stove/step3/Drill-the-bottom-sides-of-the-inner-can/

 

[Boghog1]

http://zenstoves.net/

didn't see it on your list

 

[Yazz]

I have a rocket stove that burns wood or charcoal. It is not light but it is very efficient! I love the thing. It is not a backpack stove.

 

[newenglandjeff]

We made HOBO stoves out of No 10 tin cans when I was in the boy scouts. I'm really impressed with the biolite stove video and was a little disappointed that I can't buy one yet.

B

Looks like they are available now

http://biolitestove.com/

 

[bpm990d]

Got one this summer.


It's still a virgin.

B

 

[xtry51]

Got one this summer.


It's still a virgin.

B

Could you please post a review when you've had a chance to try it. I'm very interested in how well it actually charges with 2W continuous output claimed.

 

[newenglandjeff]

Could you please post a review when you've had a chance to try it. I'm very interested in how well it actually charges with 2W continuous output claimed.

Same here. Im also, curious how it works with charcoal.

 

[FrugalFannie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qoyBVKC0nI&playnext=1&list=PLA3BDC311C59A90DC&feature=results_video


Try this. simple rocket stove you can build yourself.

 

[xtry51]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qoyBVKC0nI&playnext=1&list=PLA3BDC311C59A90DC&feature=results_video


Try this. simple rocket stove you can build yourself.

A Little tough to justify the weight

My only interest in the biolite is the charging feature. I have a Jet Boil for hiking.

 

[Uncle Fester]

Could you please post a review when you've had a chance to try it. I'm very interested in how well it actually charges with 2W continuous output claimed.

My brother just got one of those a couple of months ago. He said it worked fine. I think he said it charges external devices through the built in lithium ion battery that also powers the fan (the stove charges the battery). He said it was great for burning junk/wet wood, and he used it to cook on as well. He's only had one outing with it as far as I know, but it was for a few days.

 

[Bob J]

My brother just got one of those a couple of months ago. He said it worked fine. I think he said it charges external devices through the built in lithium ion battery that also powers the fan (the stove charges the battery). He said it was great for burning junk/wet wood, and he used it to cook on as well. He's only had one outing with it as far as I know, but it was for a few days.

Sounds pretty cool......

 

[Jude Thaddeus]

Got one this summer.


It's still a virgin.

B

I am also interested in a review of all the characteristics of this stove, especially the charging feature and ease of use. Please keep us posted!

 

[widnerkj]

I have one.
Works awesome! will burn quickly and well.
Sadly, if you are a perfectionist, you don't really have good temp control. It's HOT, or furnace hot. Charging your phone / gps / whatever usb device... gotta be patient. I think it took 5 ish hours to revive my totally dead iPod touch. Have zero ambitions on charging a tablet or any other device that requires 2A charge current. It's 2W at 5V comes out at 0.4A. The charging is just a side show. works in a pinch if you need it. But what really makes it shine is that fan turning that little stove into a mini furnace, Really burns hot, and likely anything flamable.

 

[P-14]

I own a Firefly ultralight stove. Will use wood or esbit/trioxane tablets. Weighs 2.5 oz.



See here for more info.

 

[widnerkj]

I also mostly use a Jetboil flash. But I picked up the biolite so I'd never have to bother ensureing I have fuel for it.

 

[Buggin]

Home page - Camping equipment | Camping gear | Survival kit | Kelly Kettle® - Original & Best

 

[widnerkj]

That Kelly Kettle is on my short list of things I want next!

 

[widnerkj]

Seems to make pudgie pies well in a pinch





I am the most fun dad when I have to cook for the kiddo's in a pinch.

 

[RLBreton]

I hopped on this kickstarter since I wanted a packable rocket stove and I dig supporting mom-n-pop operations

Campbell's Camp Stove - Compact Survival/Camp Stove by Michael Campbell ? Kickstarter

 

[klamp]

I like the fact that these fold up: Firebox | the most portable, versatile, easy to use cooking stove ever.

 

[richc]

Looks like Woodgas stoves is out of business. Bummer... they made a nice product.

Welcome to the Spenton LLC Products Site

 

[mike59271]

i gotta stovetech and used it during that horrible winter storm we had a few years back. its awesome and i would recommend it to anyone