Wood Camping Stove: An Alternative to Gas or Fuel Stove

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When we talk about camping stoves, we are most likely to think about something that is portable. It is designed to be lightweight and ideal for backpackers or for people traveling by car, canoe, boat or horseback.  It is in almost always used for traveling or picnicking in remote locations where a portable way of cooking or heating is needed.

Also, when we think about camping stoves, we instantly think about how it is powered by propane, butane or white gas since it is naturally more convenient to use such to fuel your camping stove.  However, there is another option and that is to use a wood camping stove.

Perhaps the greatest advantage of using a wood camping stove is that it eliminates the need to carry fuel canisters.  If you use fuel for your camping stove, you need to have a container to store this as well and this would take up space in your already heavy pack.  A wood camping stove obviously uses wood instead of fuel so you won’t have to bring along those fuel canisters anymore. You also eliminate the risk of your canister leaking and causing a fire.

The features of a wood camping stove include a tube or cone-shaped metal bottom that has an opening around the bottom or near the top.  There is a matching pot on top of the base used to melt snow to use as drinking water and also used for heating food.  There is also a low risk for fire to spread as it is contained, although just keep watch to make sure that the stove doesn’t tip over.

The disadvantage of using a wood camping stove is that it takes a longer time to work unlike when you use gas.  You need to find fuel and a kindling, arrange them at the base and wait for the fire to heat up.  You also need to wait for the base to cool down before you can start.

If you are the kind of camper who wants to travel lighter, then a wood camping stove may be best for you and may be worth the effort of gathering wood.

 

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What is a Wood Camping Stove?

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The use of wood for heating can be traced back to the beginning of civilization.  Our ancient forefathers discovered the use of firewood in order to produce heat, and later to cook their food.  This practice is still being used, especially by rustic campers, who make use of the things available in their surroundings.  It cannot be denied that wood is abundantly available in the forest.

However, problems arise when using wood for heating and cooking.  The fire produced is difficult to control, making camp food unpalatable to campers.  These fires may also proliferate causing forest fires.

Wood camping stove was then introduced to campers.  Camping stoves enclose burning wood and consequently, the fire.  They are designed to be portable and light weight for easy transport to remote locations where heating and cooking are needed.  They are usually small in size for convenient carry and storage.

While there are gas and alcohol portable stoves available, a wood camping stove is more advisable to use.  The forest is often covered with branches, twigs, and dried leaves that easily burn.  When using gas, these might catch fire and cause widespread forest fires.  Gas is likewise unsafe to transport, while wood is easily available in the forest.  Campers can effortlessly find wood to fuel up their stove.  The wood just has to be free from moist as they don’t light up when wet.  This is a downside when using wood stoves but when convenience and safety are considered, a wood camping stove is a better alternative.

 

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What is the best brand tent for the money?

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For Christmas I am getting my boyfriend a tent, a portable stove, and some various camping gear. The tent will most likely be used in the woods (aka, not the beach) and with our luck, it usually rains.

My budget is 150, preferably 100 but I’m willing to spend 150 on the tent.

What is your recommendation? What to avoid? Where to buy the tent..I don’t mind buying online.

I’m read reviews on various websites and I just can’t decide. I know we don’t need much room but maybe he would like a great big tent. Would a big tent be ridiculous for just 2 people (aka: 6-8 person tent)?
(To clarify, 150 is JUST the tent budget)


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I built a small cabin with a friend thats on the very edge of some beautiful lush woods. Behind the cabin is a secret entrance I made into a clearing. I made benches and have a chair high in a tree made out of an old spool. We have an old cast iron stove we camp out with, and I made a tin roof on a tree to store wood under. I also stood some trees around the edges for additional privacy. I want cool ideas to make this a magical get away. Any type of projects you’ve done, and i need to know what types of plants to plant in the deep shade under all those trees. Thanks!!! :)


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where can i wilderness camp in northeast kansas?

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yeah… my perception of kansas is that if one doesn’t own land hunting and camping options are quite limited. I’d like to get away to the woods and go wild, but it seems the only spots i can find are in state parks,on concrete pads, next to loud r.v. families enjoying the so called "outdoors" . Help!!! I’ve got my tent,fishing poles, and stove …I’m ready to go!!!


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What should I do when I want to have a "braai"?

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I live in Korea and having a barbeque means grilling a couple of meat slices (like bacon) on a gas stove. This they do at a restaurant. But I like to braai big steaks and I buy mine from an American wholesale group. I recently got a roster the size of a camp stool (the biggest available here) and some wood. The neighbors are all vegetarians and don’t like the smell of burning meat. What do I do? And what kinds of meat are easy to braai, quick to get off the grill and don’t stink up the place. The best meats here are from Australia. I wanna keep in good with the neighbors. Any South Africans here that know the secret to having a good braai with so little to work with?


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What to bring camping?

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My bf, myself and 2 other couples are going camping July 6-8 in a PA State Park.

There is a fishing hole, a beach and bathroom facilities, although we are in the woods.

We are bringing the following:
Sleeping bag, Tent, Tarp, Stove, Propane, Tent Heater, Chairs (foldable), Lantern, Flashlight, Fishing Rod, Tool Box, First Aid Kit, Rope/Bungee Cords, Paper Plates, Plastic Utensils, Plastic Cups, Metal Cups, Knife & Cutting Board, Grilled Cheese Griller, Baking Sheet, Pots, Marshmellow Forks, Napkins, Paper Towels, Aluminium Foil, Trash Bags,
Lint, Ziploc bags, Fire Starter Logs, Water, Ground Beef, Chicken, Bread, Cheese, Turkey, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Butter, Apples, Cinnamon & Sugar, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Mustard, Ketuchup, Maynoaise, Marshmellows, Hershey Bars, Graham Crackers, Eggs, Milk, Mini Cereals, Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Portable Radio/CD Player, Cooler, Cooler Ice, Bug Lantern.

I am a seasoned camper, but can you think of anything else?

In PA you can’t bring alcohol into State Park because we are a Quaker State

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Am I Missing any Camping Essentials?

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I am going camping for 5 days in the woods of Cave In Rock, Illinois at The Gathering of the Juggalos 2009, 10th annual, 5 day camp out music festival, so far I have a 12 person tent, queen size blow up mattress, propane lantern with many mantles/tanks, propane stove top w/plenty of tanks, large pocket knife, 3 24 packs of bottled water, 60 frozen hamburgers, 20 frozen chickens, large cooler and ice will be available 24/7 to keep everything cold, tons of beer and my girl, what am I missing that I will kick myself in the ass later for not having?


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What is the cheapest and least energy consuming device or method to heat a room or tent?

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One thing I dont understand is there are a gazillion ways to produce heat yet heat is still very expensive. Heat can be produced from solar, electricity, fire, oil, gas, geothermal, friction, movement, crystal, radiation, bacteria, pressure, and even uranium! And that doesnt include the many ways we have of trapping, and transfering heat. Is it really that hard to find a cheap form of heating? I just wanted to point that out. Now on with the question …

I notice most portable heaters consume 750 watts low setting, 1500+ watts for a higher setting. This is very energy consuming. ARE THERE ANY DEVICES OUT THERE THAT CAN HEAT A ROOM USING 100 WATTS OF ELECTRICITY? If an element is capable of giving off free heat, why cant we find the next "hottest" thing?

Its the 21st century and it seems we’re paying more than what they used for heating thousands of years ago. Wood was free back then. Oil, gas, and electricity is not. Without using oil and gas which burning any garbage will give you the same output, where are we with electrical heating? IS 1000 WATTS THE BEST WE HAVE DONE IN HEATING A SIMPLE ROOM? Any other alternatives out there? Like a portable wood stove? I suppose this question should be in regards to camping. What is the best way to heat a tent for example? Could you light a fire outside and have a fan blow in the heat? Or how about a portable wood stove? If theres an electric heater that can be powered using solar panels, then thats what I would like to find out. Thanks guys ===


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Wood fire campsites/hikes available in CA?

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Does anyone know of places to hike/camp where you are allowed to have wood fires, as opposed to needing a stove? I know of Lone Pine, but I’m looking for something with fewer people, like Mineral King (but of course Mineral King does not allow wood fires).


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