Survival...stove

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...


Just tried out the stove/heater/road flare that I made from a tuna can, coiled corregeted cardboard, and wax. Used a double center jute wick, with four more wicks of the same type around the center one.

Was a bit hard to light, probably not possible in windy conditions. Was very smokey. I let it burn for at least half an hour before putting it out. It had a hot-looking flame, about 6 to 8 inches tall.

Could be used for outside cooking or light, and would also make a good emergency highway flare.

Overall impression? Not impressed.

[dinosaur]

Well, that's an ambivalent review. I use something called a Compact Cooker. It's made of steel, fits into it's little belt loop case about the size of a paperback book. It folds out into a firebox that stands about five inches high. It is on feet that raise it about a half inch above ground level and its' bottom is perforated for draft. The top is open and has four studs to sit a pot on top. It also has a swing door for adding more fuel and lighting. You simply load it with dry leaves and twigs to light it. It will smoke a bit at first but once you get some hot coals and add more small bits of wood, it burns clean. It boils water in about two minutes. Dandy little device.

[oldsarge]

Where did you get it Dinosaur? Couldn't find it on line.

[Pathfinder1]

Originally Posted by dinosaur

Well, that's an ambivalent review. I use something called a Compact Cooker. It's made of steel, fits into it's little belt loop case about the size of a paperback book. It folds out into a firebox that stands about five inches high. It is on feet that raise it about a half inch above ground level and its' bottom is perforated for draft. The top is open and has four studs to sit a pot on top. It also has a swing door for adding more fuel and lighting. You simply load it with dry leaves and twigs to light it. It will smoke a bit at first but once you get some hot coals and add more small bits of wood, it burns clean. It boils water in about two minutes. Dandy little device.

Hi...


Yes, I've seen them advertised. Glad that you like it, and that it functions well for you.

[dinosaur]

Originally Posted by oldsarge

Where did you get it Dinosaur? Couldn't find it on line.

I bought it over ten years ago from Sportsman's Guide. They probably don't have them anymore. I have two of them, Sarge (old habit of mine). So if you're interested and can't find one, I'll send you one if you pay for shipping.

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by Pathfinder1

Hi...


Just tried out the stove/heater/road flare that I made from a tuna can, coiled corregeted cardboard, and wax. Used a double center jute wick, with four more wicks of the same type around the center one.

Was a bit hard to light, probably not possible in windy conditions. Was very smokey. I let it burn for at least half an hour before putting it out. It had a hot-looking flame, about 6 to 8 inches tall.

Could be used for outside cooking or light, and would also make a good emergency highway flare.

Overall impression? Not impressed.

Like I said, it's been a lot of years ago that I made one but one time was enough for me as well. I don't remember too much smoke though. Maybe a difference in the wax.

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by dinosaur

Well, that's an ambivalent review. I use something called a Compact Cooker. It's made of steel, fits into it's little belt loop case about the size of a paperback book. It folds out into a firebox that stands about five inches high. It is on feet that raise it about a half inch above ground level and its' bottom is perforated for draft. The top is open and has four studs to sit a pot on top. It also has a swing door for adding more fuel and lighting. You simply load it with dry leaves and twigs to light it. It will smoke a bit at first but once you get some hot coals and add more small bits of wood, it burns clean. It boils water in about two minutes. Dandy little device.

One of my eastern hiking friends has told me about something like that. He hasn't brought it on any of our trips so I haven't seen it. That does sound like a dandy unit. Dino, do you have any more of a brand name so I can check it out?

[dinosaur]

Grandpa, it didn't have a brand name. I think it's made in China, probably a knockoff of a higher end unit but it works quite well.

[wvbreamfisherman]

How about this : Foldable Pocket Cooker, Canteen Cup Stove Price is pretty good, but it doesn't sound exactly like you describe.

[catspa]

Look under "Esbit pocket stove". Here's a little stove I built out of soup cans a while ago, burns twigs and wood chips, not quite as compact. I've also fueled it with wax/sawdust/in an egg carton firestarters or a Sterno can.




I think a small Sterno can would also fit in an esbit stove.

Parker