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[garandman]

Army buddy bought a Svea 123 in 1981. He is still using it, without rebuild. Cool stove. Very fast.

My 1982 Coleman Peak1 (bought at the Fort Knox PX) needed a rebuild in 2012. Kit was about $10.

On the snowmobile we keep fire starters, folding saw, and several “flaming balls of death” AKA cotton balls saturated with vasolene.


View: https://youtu.be/AFyy6vVHQHs

 

[lancecolonel]

An IKEA twig stove I made a few years back ,,, weighs about 4 oz

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what instructions did you use? that looks cool.

 

[runner]

what instructions did you use? that looks cool.

It was an old site years ago ,,, if I can find it I a will post. I used the short kitchen utensil holder from IKEA , not sure if they still have them. And just cut sections out with a Dremel. I will post a picture later ,,, skiing now. Use titanium stakes for the pot support. It burns nice with plenty of air to the fire ,,,

 

[runner]

what instructions did you use? that looks cool.

I found this 3,06 oz. ikea woodstove - Backpacking Light ,,, I also use mine with an alcohol stove , basically using the wood stove as a windscreen and pot holder for it. The whole thing fits around the MSR kettle.

 

[runner]

what instructions did you use? that looks cool.

 

[lancecolonel]

It was an old site years ago ,,, if I can find it I a will post. I used the short kitchen utensil holder from IKEA , not sure if they still have them. And just cut sections out with a Dremel. I will post a picture later ,,, skiing now. Use titanium stakes for the pot support. It burns nice with plenty of air to the fire ,,,

they are still available, cheap too.....

ORDNING Utensil holder, stainless steel, Height: 5 3/8" Diameter: 4 3/4" - IKEA

ORDNING Utensil holder, stainless steel. Also suitable for storing and keeping your favorite cooking utensils accessible on the countertop.

www.ikea.com

 

[commodon]

Check out Home - BioLite Stove. Not cheap, but they have the ability to charge small devices through usb.

I have had one for several years. I am very happy with it.

 

[cockpitbob]

Army buddy bought a Svea 123 in 1981. He is still using it, without rebuild. Cool stove. Very fast.

My 1982 Coleman Peak1 (bought at the Fort Knox PX) needed a rebuild in 2012. Kit was about $10.

On the snowmobile we keep fire starters, folding saw, and several “flaming balls of death” AKA cotton balls saturated with vasolene.


View: https://youtu.be/AFyy6vVHQHs

I still have mine from the 1970s. All I've done is replace a seal in the gas cap's pressure relief valve. I haven't been backpacking in a while so I polished it and put it on the shelf. Never gonna sell it.

 

[Matt_SERE]

I still have mine from the 1970s. All I've done is replace a seal in the gas cap's pressure relief valve. I haven't been backpacking in a while so I polished it and put it on the shelf. Never gonna sell it.
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Before packing up to move mine sat on the top shelf of the bookcase next to my desk. Bought it in the 80s and it sure made some miserable days a little better.

 

[Andy in NH]

First burn today with solid fuel tabs for a boil and a brew with my Firebox Nano using the fuel plate.

Good times!

 

[cockpitbob]

First burn today with solid fuel tabs for a boil and a brew with my Firebox Nano using the fuel plate.

Good times!

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How long did it take to boil?

 

[Andy in NH]

How long did it take to boil?

Didn't keep track.

Didn't seem too long; I wasn't in a hurry.

 

[Andy in NH]

I didn't go very far or stay very long, but I did get in my first bushcraft meal for 2025.

Temps in the upper 30's, light drizzle, no wind.



Had to shim the Nano case with a stick to get it level on the big rock.

The was no wind, but I wanted to practice with the wind screen to retain some additional heat.



I didn't time it, but the water and rice boiled fairly quickly.

I've been trying to get better at feeding the Nano with long sticks through the openings.

To keep the fire from going out I had to add smaller pieces through the gap between the pot and the stove.



Once the water and rice had boiled, I set the pot aside and added two packets of chicken, then gave it a stir.

In just a few minutes it was ready to eat.



Good times!

 

[Freddy Q]

I have one of these:

INFERNO® Pro Biomass Stove

A Biomass Stove designed to be a portable companion for the backyard, a campground, or even a remote mountain top. Second Burn. Stainless Steel. Battery or USB powered Fan.

www.instafire.com

Have only used it a handful of times, but... I love it.

 

[Andy in NH]

Managed to get a quick meal in tonight before the storm with my Nano.

Heated up some beef broth and then made up some Spanish Rice with jalapeño sausage.