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Anyone used one of these?
http://www.trekdirect.co.uk/acatalog/pocketstove.jpg
The have em on http://www.trekdirect.co.uk/main.htm - I havent seen em anywhere else, but they do look good.
Any feedback?
Ah... so they are available in the uk at last. I was looking at these a couple of months ago. I believe bigjackbrass uses one he got from www.cabela.com
They seem pretty well made but are quite heavy (about a kilo). They seem to be the only backpacking woodburning stove I have been able to find anywhere (beside the hobo stove styles). A good little (if heavy) bit of kit.
Ed
ChrisKavanaugh
07-11-2003, 18:30
I have one. In comparison with the Esbit, they are bigger, have better wind draft and obviously hold larger kettles. Over here we have many restrictions burning any manner of fire in national parklands and removing the natural forest litter is often illegal. I still like my Esbit for brewing a cup of hot drink. But if using natural fuel is appealing and the greater capacity a consideration get this one.
clcuckow
07-11-2003, 18:53
Bit of the twiglet zone I was only looking at one on the survival school website today and wondering if they were any good.
bigjackbrass
07-11-2003, 19:44
Yup, I have one of those. There was a thread about it floating somewhere, not sure if it's still up.
Basically it's a slightly heavy but rather clever box, quite stable and good when the fire gets going. I found that it works better to get things lit before putting the fire in the box in still conditions, or else the flame tends to sputter and suffocate. The main potential problem is the slightly cranky hinge design, which requires careful folding. Ultimately I'd say that these are not essential - you can make your own hobo stove out of a tin, after all - but I'm happy enough with mine.
Thanks for the feedback, I've ordered one. The site says they are 600g, which does seem quite heavy. We'll see - could be good for those places a fire is not alowed, or perhaps for use inside my Tapp kata. 8-)
We'll see - could be good for those places a fire is not alowed, or perhaps for use inside my Tapp kata. 8-)
You have a fire box for that mister greedy :nono: :rolmao:
bigjackbrass
08-11-2003, 13:45
Just wandered over to the Trek Direct site to have a look at what they say about the cooker. The pictures and info are basically the same as on Cabela's, and give a good impression of the product. Twenty quid struck me as a bit pricey, though, but I suppose it works out as being reasonable enough since they don't charge for postage. Mind you, I own a titanium sierra cup, so what do I know about economy?
i was going through some old pics on my hard drive and i found this example of a dog food tin burner in action during some garden renovations. i seem to remeber mentioning this in a thread somewhere, but couldn't find it.
http://outdoors.free.fr/images/sargey_dog-in-flames.jpg
in the field you just suspend your billy over it. weighs very little, costs nothing, leaves no trace and burns really crap fuel.
oh yes, and the dog loves flames, do not get between her and the campfire.
cheers, and.
i'm sure you've all seen these before but was very impressed with this guy, came accross on (yep you've guessed it!) ebay 11.1grams......
http://C:\My Documents\My Pictures\pocket cooker.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3638342230&category=16036&rd=1
cool innit...
Hi,
the attached link has info on a small pocket stove and is an excellent site generally.
http://thru-hiker.com/workshop.asp?subcat=2&cid=61
Cheers
John
i'm sure you've all seen these before but was very impressed with this guy, came accross on (yep you've guessed it!) ebay 11.1grams......
http://C:\My Documents\My Pictures\pocket cooker.jpg
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3638342230&category=16036&rd=1
cool innit...
Very cool :-D
i mailed the guy who makes the small alchohol burners with details of the site asking about a group deal, if anybody is interested here is the reply:
" Glad you like it! I'd be good for mailing a big pack of stoves over, looks
like shipping would be in the $50US range per package (based on UPS.com's
shipping estimator,) so it would make sense if the shipment involved a dozen
or more stoves. If you want to gather up some people who are interested, go
for it. I'd sell the stoves for $8US each + actual shipping costs if the
order was a dozen or more, $10 each if it's less than that. Also included
would be an instruction page for each stove that I'm working on right now.
I'm not terribly interested in advertising overseas myself because it would
be a lot more effort to sell a stove than I could do over here, but if you
want to organize a larger order, that would be great! Thanks for the note,
and nice site!! "
his mail is ianr44@hotmail.com
i really like them, have tried to make but not way as good as ian's stuff, the one i did fashion was quite effective but a little dangerous too.....!!
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I'm up for one. If the postage is going to be around $50 they would work out at sub £10 for the cooker which is worth a look.
:-D
Roving Rich
21-11-2003, 11:44
Put me down for one too. Such recycling ventures have got to be encouraged!
Rich
bothyman
21-11-2003, 12:04
Try this website
>> http://wings.interfree.it/html/main.html
And make your own :idea:
gurushaun
21-11-2003, 15:17
I'd be up for one too :biggthump
Cheers
Shaun
Tony wrote:
Hi ally
Thanks for looking into the cookers and getting the info on them,
Would you be willing to get the list of people together that want one and hopefully we will get up to the 12 mark which would make it quite viable.
Your thoughts?
Tone
those interested please post your details and i'll contact ian and arrange them to be sent over.......
I'd be up for one too. Tell us where to send the dosh?
Neil1
they are really pretty easy to make, it seems a fairly pricey venture.
i'd suggest you get yourstuff shipped by usps, united states postal service. it's a lot cheaper than ups. a dozen of those stoves would fit in a shoe box and cost about ten bucks to post, not fifity. :shock: :twisted:
here's an early version of my home made ultralight dual fuel trangia set.
http://www.knifeforums.com/ubbthreads/files/186894-MVC-017F.JPG
the sophisticated potstand has been replaced with a simple ring of disposable barbeque grill. fully adjustable to suit the burner or pot size.
cheers, and.
Count me in for one
How much does it work out at ?
How do I get the money to you ?
Thanks
Jon.
bothyman
22-11-2003, 13:29
>they are really pretty easy to make, it seems a fairly pricey venture.<
Thats what I was thinking, I noticed the website I put forward to the Group has been mentioned several times, but still people would rather buy one??
A couple of cans of beer, drink the beer make a stove??? :banghead:
OK, sent me the beer I'll make the stoves
12 cans = 1 stove
Here's a setup I took backpacking in the spring. Worked beautifully. Easy to make. Anymore, I mostly use esbit.
http://www4.gvsu.edu/triert/bpack/frutay/alcoholesbitstove.html
clcuckow
23-11-2003, 22:06
I agree with bothyman, they are very easy to make. I made a mini red bull one in a couple of mins including necking the red bull with just my leatherman. the second one took longer but that could have been vodka ;-)
For instructions I posted the link to an improvised stove site in the resources section but here it is again:
http://wings.interfree.it/html/main.html
Point taken, just call me Sheepy
Baaaaaaaah.
Jon
Yup, I have one of those. There was a thread about it floating somewhere, not sure if it's still up.
Basically it's a slightly heavy but rather clever box, quite stable and good when the fire gets going. I found that it works better to get things lit before putting the fire in the box in still conditions, or else the flame tends to sputter and suffocate. The main potential problem is the slightly cranky hinge design, which requires careful folding. Ultimately I'd say that these are not essential - you can make your own hobo stove out of a tin, after all - but I'm happy enough with mine.
I have one, actually two, yes they are a little heavy but that just means that you don't have to be careful with them. I haven't compared directly but looks to me that would not be any heavier than the small gas stove and fuel/tank. I like it very much, a hand full of sticks will get water boiling in short order. The second on is in my car kit.
Has anyone considered covering the back of a reflector with kaowool? That would really boost the insulation for only a small weight penalty.
WOW - How old is this thread? A real blast from the past! :rolleyes:
But.... yeah I have one. ;) (gear nut ....Me?)
Simon
Try this website
>> http://wings.interfree.it/html/main.html
And make your own :idea:
Now THAT is a damned good website!
Exploriment
15-10-2008, 13:41
The Nimblewill Nomad Stove (http://thru-hiker.com/projects/nimblewill_stove.php) is a particularly good one to make. Can burn wood, and also makes for a good wind screen/pot stand for use with alcohol stoves.
Anyone seen/tried one of these?
http://www.solhuma.com/products.php?idCatPri=2&lang=en&idCatLevel=16&idPro=9
drewdunnrespect
18-10-2008, 19:37
now then if you really want a pocket cooker just use a militery heximine cooker
bikething
18-10-2008, 20:04
now then if you really want a pocket cooker just use a militery heximine cooker
until you run out of hexy ;)
Podcast Bob
19-10-2008, 12:44
As it happens I am 2-3 weeks away from releasing a wood burning & multifuel stove 'The Honey Stove' to replace the folding cooker which has been very popular over at BPL these last couple of years.
This stove is made from stainless steel, burns organic matter and is specifically designed to work with most (if not all) meths stoves on the market. It also works effectively with hexamine tabs and nite light candles.
It packs small and flat, and weighs in at approx 350g (it depends on how many parts you need for your use) I'm hoping it will be equally as popular with the bushcraft, kayak, paddling and hiking users.
Are there any regular bushcraft users here who would like to have one to field test and report back with any suggestions, as soon as I have the first batch arrive? If so please drop me a PM and I'll add you to the specialist 'field trials' list I'm compiling.
Although not the 'wood gas' stove we originally wanted to make, this is a UK designed and manufactured product and we would really like to 'fly what's left of the flag', if we can.
Does any one know of a place to get the folding cooker? i have found a few online sites that list it but all say they are out of stock.
I would have said http://www.trekdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Pocket_Cooker.html but the whole site seems to say "catalogue suspended" at the moment. Could be worth dropping them an email. I've used them in the past, and the service has been good.
Hi Gleams, i make a flat pack wood burner, pm me if interested.