Pocket stove

OregonDave · 12-03-2008, 00:43

Not exactly a "pocket rocket" more a "pocket shanks mare."

I got a stainless steel tea cannister - a rare item around here - about 8.5 cm w (3 3/8") x 12 cm h (4.75"). In it I put my small pellet can alcohol stove (my reuseable heat tab), a cut-down Cambell's soup can (it was really good Bean and Bacon) for a pot stand, a top from a pop top drink can for a flame modulator, a strip of light aluminum sheet about 11 cm h (4 3/8") x 30.5 cm (12") for a wind shield, a 4 oz Nalgene bottle of alcohol, a butane lighter, two tea bags and 4 sugar packets. The lid of the tea cannister is the lid or a cup.

1. It works (not fast but it does get there).

2. It fits in my coat pocket.

3. I can get 10-12 burns (two capsfull of alcohol) per 4 oz of alcohol = 10-12 cuppas.

Now I need to sew up a wash cloth into a little bag to carry it in and keep my pocket clean, for use as a hot pad to manouver the hot little thingy and a tea cosey to keep it warm.

Sorry, no pictures - don't have a camera.

Lets see, Spring, check; pocket stove, check; water bottle in the other pocket, check; binoculars around my neck, check; sandwich and snacks in the other pockets, check; fanny pack with my EDC, check...Where do I carry my bird book and my wild flower book? Maybe its all about a cup of tea outdoors for me anyway.

OD

JP · 12-03-2008, 06:34

Sounds interesting bud, shame no pickkies.....

JonnyP · 12-03-2008, 17:55

Yes, shame no photo's, would like to see that..
You sound like me, heading out, Dave...Plant book and bird book etc..

dill · 16-03-2008, 21:21

A friend carries 2 tops cut off of soup cans and some paper towls with him.

He sandwitches the paper towls(10 cut to fit pieces) between the cut off lids. With 1/2 oz of Iso he can heat 24oz of water.

It makes a great stove. Lights and easy to use. Fits in a pocket easily and it works!

Don

OregonDave · 17-03-2008, 10:54

Good idea Don. I've read about (never tried) various paper towel tricks. Alcohol is a flexable fuel - it just needs something to keep it in one place. I'm now eyeing another, slightly larger, screw top pellet tin for a different style.
OD

12-03-2008, 00:43	#1
OregonDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 242	Pocket stove Not exactly a "pocket rocket" more a "pocket shanks mare." I got a stainless steel tea cannister - a rare item around here - about 8.5 cm w (3 3/8") x 12 cm h (4.75"). In it I put my small pellet can alcohol stove (my reuseable heat tab), a cut-down Cambell's soup can (it was really good Bean and Bacon) for a pot stand, a top from a pop top drink can for a flame modulator, a strip of light aluminum sheet about 11 cm h (4 3/8") x 30.5 cm (12") for a wind shield, a 4 oz Nalgene bottle of alcohol, a butane lighter, two tea bags and 4 sugar packets. The lid of the tea cannister is the lid or a cup. 1. It works (not fast but it does get there). 2. It fits in my coat pocket. 3. I can get 10-12 burns (two capsfull of alcohol) per 4 oz of alcohol = 10-12 cuppas. Now I need to sew up a wash cloth into a little bag to carry it in and keep my pocket clean, for use as a hot pad to manouver the hot little thingy and a tea cosey to keep it warm. Sorry, no pictures - don't have a camera. Lets see, Spring, check; pocket stove, check; water bottle in the other pocket, check; binoculars around my neck, check; sandwich and snacks in the other pockets, check; fanny pack with my EDC, check...Where do I carry my bird book and my wild flower book? Maybe its all about a cup of tea outdoors for me anyway. OD

12-03-2008, 06:34	#2
JP Day dreaming.......... Admin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In a forest, sitting by a lake, by a fire, with my friends. Age: 42 Posts: 10,034	Re: Pocket stove Sounds interesting bud, shame no pickkies..... __________________ *"Tracking is the road - bushcraft is the vehicle - Nature and wildlife is the destination."* Bushcraft, Tracking and wildlife watching courses tailored to your needs, see below... http://www.woodlifeTrails.com Follow me n Pablo on twitter JP_Woodlife / Pablo_Woodlife The Best Bushcraft mag by far http://www.bushcraft-magazine.co.uk/

12-03-2008, 17:55	#3
JonnyP Pixie Pickett Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cornwall.. Posts: 4,980	Re: Pocket stove Yes, shame no photo's, would like to see that.. You sound like me, heading out, Dave...Plant book and bird book etc..

16-03-2008, 21:21	#4
dill Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico USA Age: 60 Posts: 97	Re: Pocket stove A friend carries 2 tops cut off of soup cans and some paper towls with him. He sandwitches the paper towls(10 cut to fit pieces) between the cut off lids. With 1/2 oz of Iso he can heat 24oz of water. It makes a great stove. Lights and easy to use. Fits in a pocket easily and it works! Don

17-03-2008, 10:54	#5
OregonDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 242	Re: Pocket stove Good idea Don. I've read about (never tried) various paper towel tricks. Alcohol is a flexable fuel - it just needs something to keep it in one place. I'm now eyeing another, slightly larger, screw top pellet tin for a different style. OD

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