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Posted: 10/16/2014 7:07:23 PM EDT

I am looking for a small backpack stove that I can use with a small fire. Ive looked at Jet Boil ect but would like to not have to rely on the use of a fuel source.

Posted: 10/16/2014 7:19:40 PM EDT

[#1]

I use Esbit stove and Triox fuel.

Posted: 10/16/2014 9:12:51 PM EDT

[#2]

I like this alcohol stove. Works well. Very light and compact system

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-BOX-NEXT-GENERATION-ALCOHOL-BACKPACKING-STOVE-OVER-13-000-SOLD-/321040439951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abf805a8f

Posted: 10/16/2014 9:21:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Emberlit wood stove, bass pro is selling them on the shelf now

Posted: 10/16/2014 9:23:01 PM EDT

[#4]

Solo stoves are pretty decent, you can make your own if so inclined.

Posted: 10/16/2014 9:47:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Swiss surplus Volcano stove if you insist on burning wood.....And cleaning off soot.

I altered mine to use either wood or a alcohol burner. Get shed of the cork stopper unless you like cork flavor.

Posted: 10/16/2014 10:17:09 PM EDT

[#6]

I've used the folding sterno one as a wood burner.

Like this

Posted: 10/16/2014 10:43:01 PM EDT

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I opened the feed hole of my Swiss Ranger stove larger than 1srelluc, as my intended source of fuel is Sterno, or a Trangia alcohol stove..., but still has the twig option....with the smaller diameter Sterno cans, a simple bent wire could possibly lower a can without the modification... it does weaken the base... mine is designed for my remain overnight bag in my auto.... the heat from the Sterno is considerably less than from the Trangia on denatured alcohol

Posted: 10/16/2014 11:04:56 PM EDT

[#8]

Coleman peak 1

Posted: 10/17/2014 2:05:03 AM EDT

[#9]

Since the requirement was no fuel, Emberlit. They're awesome.

Posted: 10/17/2014 8:58:16 AM EDT

[#10]

If you are going for a biomass burning stove, IMHO woodgas is the best, and for that the Solo Stove wins hands down. Now if you want the firebox fold flat style stoves either the Emberlit or Core Stove are the options. The Core can be configured as a gassifier which works well. Emberlit also just put out their tiny ultralight titanium Fireant stove.

Now some stove pics

--Solo Stove w stainless pot--

--Emberlit Fireant w 700ml titanium mug--

--Core Stove 4 Titanium gassifier--

Posted: 10/17/2014 2:05:26 PM EDT

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Going to second that option.

Works with Coleman fuel and unleaded gas w/o any changes. It can be used with diesel and kero but it requires a mod to the burner.

Its really not that much heavier than a Jetboil, but gives you more fuel opions.

Posted: 10/17/2014 4:57:00 PM EDT

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I guess I don't understand what OP is saying:

1.Do you mean a wood burning stove?

Or

2. Do you mean a conventional, liquid fuel stove, that you can set the pot on a campfire when you run out of your store-bought fuel?

For option 1, you can get your feet wet by turning a 1lb metal coffee can into a small wood burning stove, by punching holes around both the top and bottom edges.

For #2, use any old stove, with the understanding that you may want to set the pot directly on a small campfire. Which makes 'em sooty.

Posted: 10/19/2014 10:42:51 AM EDT

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A small stove for heating up food/boiling water for mountain house type meals on the go is good thing to have. For camp cooking, a well thought out fire pit and a rectangular or round flat wire grill is hard to beat.

Posted: 10/19/2014 11:39:29 AM EDT

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Vargo Firebox Grill.

Vargo Website

Steel version is much cheaper than the titanium and I don't think the weight of it is all that bad considering how small it packs down to.

Warning: Some of the below action shots might make you hungry. :)

Posted: 10/19/2014 12:23:27 PM EDT

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I think the CORE Bio Reactor is possibly a better stove than the Emberlit.

It has a couple of optional interior panels that are meant to burn the soot before it can deposit on your gear. This also makes for a hotter fire.

Posted: 10/19/2014 12:42:22 PM EDT

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If you can find one, a Swedish Army m/40 mess kit in stainless is great.

http://sharky-fourbees.blogspot.com/2011/07/swedish-m40-mess-kit-svea-stove.html

Posted: 10/23/2014 8:35:15 PM EDT

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Emberlit, and not one of the smaller ones either. If boiling water is a concern, look at the Boilerwerks Back Country Boiler. It can boil water and cook food at the same time, like a Kelly Kettle.

Posted: 10/23/2014 8:47:11 PM EDT

[#18]

Check out the Silverfire Scout. It's a wood gas stove and it works amazing! I'm not a fan of carrying fuel and this stove makes that possible.

Posted: 10/24/2014 7:48:07 AM EDT

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Do you want it for cooking or for just boiling water?

The emberlit is very popular. I use a Kelly Kettle a lot now as it will boil water almost as fast as a petrol stove, and isn't terribly affected by crappy weather. Not the best for cooking over though, but great for instant meals, hot drinks and soup.

Posted: 10/24/2014 5:16:11 PM EDT

[#20]

http://sparkmade.com/product/backcountry-boiler

Posted: 10/25/2014 5:35:37 PM EDT

[#21]

Fancy Feast Alcohol Stove

Posted: 10/25/2014 6:50:20 PM EDT

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This. Here is the template for the holes. Love mine.

http://www.supercatstove.com/docs/SuperCat_HolePunchTemplates.pdf

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