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Brainflex
01-01-2005, 17:00
Found this while poking around on t'internet
WWW.OCCUK.CO.UK/OUTDOOR
This should help in our "damp" environment. :o):
I just use a catering size baked bean tin with some holes drilled in it
i bought a small foldable BBQ for that purpose, haven't used it yet, though...
Looks like any old hobo type stove , some people will buy 'owt
ChrisKavanaugh
01-01-2005, 18:58
At least give them a nod for marketing a simple idea that won't sit in a landfill :wink: I would be concerned with warpage and eventual burnout. This is a given with all the folding sheepherder/packer type stoves built here. I'd have to agree a recycled can makes better economic sense. Still, somebody might get one of these and turn into a bushcrafter.
I like the looks of it! I just ordered the mini. I really like the fact that it folds flat. I hope it does a decent job. I love using these small stoves for winter camping to do a quick lunch when snowshoeing. Great for day hike lunches anytime of the year. I doubt that it will burn much better than a coffee can stove but packability really appeals to me. I also hope it's not too heavy. The fact that it's stainless is another plus.
I have a small fold-up commercial wood stove I bought in some little outdoor shop. really compact,comes in belt case, works real good. I will try to find info on it and post some pictures, if any ones interested.
i am looking for a small fold up stove. What do you think of yours Woodrat?
wayne.. there are a few around.. some of them cheaper than others.. check out this site for links to a few:http://stovecollector.tripod.com/lostones.htm
and treck direct (http://www.trekdirect.co.uk) do one >cooking section!
there is also one which calls its self "the hobo stove" cant find the link right now though!
cheers for the link Tomtom
I use this one but I'm always on the lookout for something better.
http://www4.gvsu.edu/triert/images8/pocketcooker1c.jpg
Moonraker
02-01-2005, 13:08
The principle is similar to the Kelly kettle. Drawing air up through a 'chimney' for a funnel effect and better burning. But looking at the photos especially the FIRE-SPOUT-100 model it looks dangerously unstable with a frying pan on top!
What I am looking for or probably to fabricate over the next few months is a wood burning stove which regulates the burn like a log burning stove. Enclosed and reasonably airtight when erected; control of air inlet; light, folding flat; reasonable size for fuel; some form of chimney to aid draw; option for flexible pipe to vent the smoke out away from the fire.
The idea is to produce a light, portable log stove which can use fule more efficiently than an open fire; can generate heat for a longer period ( overnight hopefully); acts as a fire box to prevent heat damage to the ground (leave no trace etc); ability to cook directly on it; option to attach small enclosed oven box on top for baking. Not much then :lol:
There are several small stove models but only ones I have seen are made in the USA and not easy to get in Europe.
theres a company over here called pyromid, they make several different ones but none as small as I wanted. still looking for info on mine . will let you know soonest. heres there site add. www.pyromid.net/info.