Do-it-yourself stove for a hike. Camping rocket stove
Even the cold will not stop true lovers of outdoor activities. And what could be more pleasant than to warm up and have a hot meal after returning to your tent from the cold? A tourist's inventory includes a lot of useful accessories that make life easier, sometimes even a camp stove.
What are they and what are they for?
Portable camp stoves are designed to make field conditions during the cold season as comfortable as possible. A camp stove not only allows you to stay warm outdoors or heat a tent, it can be used to cook or warm up food.
There are many varieties of tourist and camping stoves, differing in design of varying complexity, material, type of fuel used, size and technical capabilities. Some models make it possible to heat only a small tent, while others allow you to cook something or warm tea. And Each model is designed for use in certain conditions.
Varieties
Let's take a closer look at what types of stoves there are.
Mini oven or wood chipper
You can find models of a variety of designs, the distinctive feature of which is their small size. A primitive device, small dimensions and low price are the main advantages of this type of stove. They are usually heated with wood chips or firewood; they have no combustion control; the principle of jet propulsion is used. They are usually made from sheet iron. Some models have a hob that allows you to heat something: for example, boil water for tea or fry something in a small frying pan.
Gas oven
Most often it is an ordinary gas burner, to which a small gas cylinder is connected with a hose or screw connection. This type has its advantages: even a small portable gas cylinder will provide the stove with fuel, which you won’t have to look for on site for quite a long time. The device itself does not take up much space, but is heavier compared to mini-stoves. The design is not complicated, but requires certain skills to use.
Wood burning
Such a stove, as a rule, is not dismountable and has more impressive dimensions. The simplest design of a wood-burning stove can be of various configurations: with and without combustion control, with and without a hob, the operating principle may differ slightly, and it may even be collapsible.
The material also varies: thin steel, stainless steel or titanium. A titanium stove will cost more, but has less weight and an impressive margin of safety, which ensures long-term operation. This stove is heated with wood, dried wood and wood chips, which you can take with you or get on site.
Rocket
The simplest design based on jet air draft. Typically consists of a pipe and a combustion chamber. The main task of a “rocket” or “flint” stove is to heat water or cook food: such a stove heats up quickly and cools down quickly.
There is a peculiarity of operation - before loading such a stove with “serious” fuel, you need to warm up the pipe, first burning paper in the combustion chamber. If the chimney is not preheated, the stove may smoke.
Folding camp stoves
A separate type of structure, the main advantage of this type of stove is its compactness and low weight. Important, that You can take such a stove with you, place it in your backpack and go hiking, for example, in the fall. Structurally, such stoves resemble a barbecue - it is a collapsible structure made of thin iron or stainless steel.
In order to keep warm, such a stove may not be enough. The design allows you to cook anything by heating it or roasting it over a fire.
Turbo
A separate type of stoves with an air blower. Usually they are a small wood chip stove with a battery-powered air blower. Some models provide power supply ability to connect a power bank or other power source. There is a holder at the top of the stove that allows you to place the dishes on the fire and heat and boil water. This stove is an interesting, modern device that allows for widespread use.
Long burning stoves
Such stoves involve smoldering of fuel in a combustion chamber. These are non-separable models that provide a spark arrestor and protective screens on the walls of the stove, which increases safety. Fuel briquettes or firewood are used as fuel. One load of the combustion chamber can provide heat in the tent for up to 5-6 hours, which is very convenient and economical. On such a stove you can fully cook, heat water or melt snow.
"Smoke"
It is a closed type multi-oven. When assembled it resembles a small suitcase, it is very convenient to carry. This stove cannot be used in tents - the stove is intended for use exclusively outdoors for cooking and barbecuing.
The main advantages are light weight, ease of transportation, rich equipment and the ability to use the stove where lighting fires is prohibited. The pipe is equipped with an effective spark arrestor, and the legs prevent damage to the grass. The set includes cutlery, some dishes and skewers.
"Boar"
Long-burning stove: one load of the combustion chamber provides heat for up to 5 hours, the smoldering mode allows you to use fuel economically and not overheat the walls, which increases fire safety. It is a cylindrical structure that is installed on a collapsible frame. Weight of 3 kilograms and convenient shape ensure ease of transportation. The design allows the use of a stove like a hot smoked smokehouse.
On diesel fuel
A furnace running on diesel fuel and waste oil. The design, weighing up to 6 kilograms, consists of the following components: a housing, a removable fuel tank, a block with a wick, a burner and a reflector. Such a device will evenly heat the tent; you can cook food or heat water on the burner. However, at the moment of ignition and extinguishing, there may be an unpleasant smell of diesel fuel.
Pyrolysis oven
It is a simple stove based on a “wood chipper”: a steel cylindrical body, also known as a firebox, with a mount for a pot or iron utensils at the top. Such a stove does not take up much space and does not require skills in handling equipment. At the same time, it allows you to warm up food or water and also helps you stay warm.
Some models can be used in tents. Simplicity of design is the main advantage of stoves of this type.
How to choose?
The market is saturated with a huge number of models and manufacturers. You can find a stove for any conditions. This could be a hiking trip or an outing using transport, a “savage” vacation or a civilized one with comfort. There are even such specific models as cauldron stoves. Selection factors include the type of fuel used, weight, design and price. You should choose a camping stove based on the following criteria:
- compactness– the oven should not take up much space, or ease of transportation should be ensured;
- weight– the product should be light, which is especially important when hiking;
- simplicity of design– it’s convenient when you can assemble a product on an intuitive level;
- possibility of combustion regulation– there are models that do not provide this opportunity, as a result of which the fuel burns out quickly;
- high efficiency– the longer it burns and the more heat such a stove produces, the better;
- moderate fuel consumption– its type and consumption are of great importance, because it is not always possible to take fuel with you;
- possibility to use the stove not only outdoors, but also in a tent and other conditions;
- multifunctionality– the presence of a large hob for cooking or heating food, as well as the ability to use the oven as a smokehouse;
- safety– it is important that the fire and sparks remain inside the firebox;
- shielding– inability to get burned on the body.
If the stove is heavy or non-demountable, it will be difficult to go hiking. When a hike involves spending a long time away from civilization, a wood-burning stove or wood chipper will be more relevant than a gas burner.
Task 1 of 15
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Are the Rules broken in the situations depicted?
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f) tow bicycles;
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
d) while driving, hold on to another vehicle;
f) tow bicycles;
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Which cyclist doesn't break the rules?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
b) move on highways and roads for cars, as well as on the roadway if there is a bicycle path nearby;
Task 3 of 15
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Who should give way?
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6.5. If a bicycle lane crosses a road outside an intersection, cyclists must give way to other vehicles traveling on the road.
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What loads is a cyclist allowed to carry?
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22. Cargo transportation
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6.4. A cyclist may only carry such loads that do not interfere with the operation of the bicycle and do not create obstacles for other road users.
22. Cargo transportation
22.3. Transportation of cargo is permitted provided that it:
b) does not interfere with the stability of the vehicle and does not complicate its control;
Task 5 of 15
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Which cyclists violate the Rules when transporting passengers?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
e) carry passengers on a bicycle (except for children under 7 years old, transported on an additional seat equipped with securely fastened footrests);
Task 6 of 15
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In what order will vehicles pass through the intersection?
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16. Driving through intersections
16.11. At an intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways on the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.12. At the intersection of equivalent roads, the driver of a non-rail vehicle is obliged to give way to vehicles approaching from the right.
Tram drivers should follow this rule among themselves. At any uncontrolled intersection, a tram, regardless of the direction of its further movement, has an advantage over non-rail vehicles approaching it along an equivalent road.16.14. If the main road at an intersection changes direction, drivers of vehicles moving along it must follow the rules for driving through intersections of equivalent roads.
This rule should be followed among themselves and by drivers driving on secondary roads.Task 7 of 15
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Riding bicycles on sidewalks and pedestrian paths:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. A cyclist is prohibited from:
c) move on sidewalks and pedestrian paths (except for children under 7 years old on children's bicycles under the supervision of adults);
Task 8 of 15
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Who has the right of way when crossing a bike path?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.5. If a bicycle lane crosses a road outside an intersection, cyclists must give way to other vehicles traveling on the road.
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.5. If a bicycle lane crosses a road outside an intersection, cyclists must give way to other vehicles traveling on the road.
Task 9 of 15
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What distance should be between groups of cyclists moving in a column?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.3. Cyclists traveling in groups must ride one after another so as not to interfere with other road users. A column of cyclists moving along the roadway must be divided into groups (up to 10 cyclists in a group) with a movement distance between groups of 80-100 m.
Task 10 of 15
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Vehicles will pass through the intersection in the following order
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16. Driving through intersections
16.11. At an intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways on the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
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16. Driving through intersections
16.11. At an intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways on the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.13. Before turning left and making a U-turn, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must give way to a tram in the same direction, as well as to vehicles moving on an equivalent road in the opposite direction straight or to the right.
Task 11 of 15
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A cyclist passes an intersection:
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16. Driving through intersections
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8. Traffic regulation
8.3. Traffic controller signals take precedence over traffic light signals and road sign requirements and are mandatory. Traffic lights, other than flashing yellow ones, take precedence over priority road signs. Drivers and pedestrians must comply with the additional requirements of the traffic controller, even if they contradict traffic lights, road signs and markings.
16. Driving through intersections
16.6. When turning left or turning around when the main traffic light is green, the driver of a non-rail vehicle is obliged to give way to a tram in the same direction, as well as to vehicles moving straight in the opposite direction or turning right. Tram drivers should follow this rule among themselves.
Task 12 of 15
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Flashing red signals of this traffic light:
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8. Traffic regulation
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8. Traffic regulation
8.7.6. To regulate traffic at railway crossings, traffic lights with two red signals or one white-lunar and two red ones are used, having the following meanings:
a) flashing red signals prohibit the movement of vehicles through the crossing;
b) a flashing white-lunar signal indicates that the alarm system is working and does not prohibit vehicle movement.
At railway crossings, simultaneously with the prohibitory traffic light signal, an audible signal may be turned on, additionally informing road users that movement through the crossing is prohibited.
Task 13 of 15
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The driver of which vehicle will cross the intersection second?
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16. Driving through intersections
16.11. At an intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways on the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.14. If the main road at an intersection changes direction, drivers of vehicles moving along it must follow the rules for driving through intersections of equivalent roads.
This rule should be followed among themselves and by drivers driving on secondary roads.
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16. Driving through intersections
16.11. At an intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways on the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.14. If the main road at an intersection changes direction, drivers of vehicles moving along it must follow the rules for driving through intersections of equivalent roads.
This rule should be followed among themselves and by drivers driving on secondary roads.
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8. Traffic regulation
8.7.3. Traffic light signals have the following meanings:
A signal in the form of an arrow that allows a left turn also allows a U-turn if it is not prohibited by road signs.
A signal in the form of a green arrow(s) in the additional section(s), switched on together with the green traffic light signal, informs the driver that he has priority in the direction(s) of movement indicated by the arrow(s) over vehicles moving from other directions;
f) a red signal, including a flashing one, or two red flashing signals prohibit movement.
A signal in the form of a green arrow(s) in the additional section(s), together with a yellow or red traffic light signal, informs the driver that movement is permitted in the indicated direction, subject to the unhindered passage of vehicles moving from other directions.
A green arrow on a sign installed at the level of a red traffic light with a vertical arrangement of signals allows movement in the indicated direction when the red traffic light is on from the rightmost lane (or the leftmost lane on one-way roads), subject to the provision of priority in traffic to its other participants moving from other directions to a traffic light signal allowing movement;
16 Driving through intersections
16.9. While driving in the direction of the arrow turned on in the additional section simultaneously with a yellow or red traffic light, the driver must give way to vehicles moving from other directions.
When driving in the direction of the green arrow on the table installed at the level of the red traffic light with vertical signals, the driver must take the extreme right (left) lane and give way to vehicles and pedestrians moving from other directions.
If you are a keen hiker, then you know how important it is to be able to provide yourself with an effective and reliable source of fire on the road. Without it, you will not be able to cook food, boil water for drinking, or keep warm in bad weather.
Since ancient times, people have solved this problem by making a fire. However, this method requires quite a large amount of firewood, some skills, and is not very good from an environmental and safety point of view. Therefore, they have been replaced by modern gas and gasoline burners, which make it possible to solve all problems with cooking as comfortably as possible. However, this solution also has its drawbacks. For example, if you are going on a multi-day hike, then the weight of gas cylinders or gasoline containers can be quite significant, and no one wants to carry the extra weight. Or, for example, you are about to fly on an airplane, where, as you know, it is impossible to transport such things, so there is a need to purchase gas and gasoline on the spot, which is not always possible.
Therefore, more and more tourists are turning to wood stoves.
They combine all the advantages of a fire with the utmost simplicity and comfort of a burner. To use such a stove, you will need a minimum amount of fuel of almost any type: firewood, branches, pine cones, leaves and even dry grass. Therefore, you can use a wood stove in any area, with the possible exception of the desert and ice ridges. And most importantly, it has excellent efficiency, which allows you to boil a liter of water using just a few dry wood chips. This is explained by the special design of such a stove, which uses the phenomenon of wood pyrolysis.
If you are interested in such a device, then you can buy one of the ready-made products, for example this one. Or you can spend one hour and make a wood-burning camp stove yourself, because you only need three tin cans of different sizes and our instructions.
So, first of all, you will have to get three tin cans of different sizes. The first, largest, will serve as a shell. The second jar is smaller because it must fit freely in the first. And the last, smallest one, is useful as a burner. In addition, we will need a marker, a drill, metal scissors and a small wooden block.
1. Making an auxiliary device
This wooden block is not part of the stove, but serves to make it. With its help, it will be more convenient for you to drill holes and perform other operations. Insert the block into the jar and draw two lines with a marker approximately at the level of the lid.
The distance between the lines should be approximately 7–8 millimeters.
Carefully cut out a rectangular notch. The top edge of the can should fit freely into this recess.
Let's position the wooden block in such a way that it provides reliable support for the can. The upper edge should fit comfortably into the notch we made.
2. Make holes in the bottom of a large jar
First, draw a line along the bottom edge of the can. This line is needed to mark the points for the ventilation holes. In this case, a special dye is used for marking, but nothing will happen if you do it with a simple marker.
We drill holes along the line we marked. Their number and size are of great importance for the operation of the stove. If there are too few of them, there will be no traction, if there are too many, then the wood will burn out very quickly. Therefore, it is better not to overdo it here in order to be able to drill more holes after testing.
3. Drill a series of holes in the top of the middle can
We do approximately the same manipulations with the second jar (smaller in size). Please note that here the row of holes is located at the top, and not near the bottom, as in the previous case.
4. Drill the bottom of the middle can
We make many holes in the bottom of the jar. Their size and quantity should be such that firewood cannot fall out through them.
The result should be something like this.
5. Assembling the structure
We insert the middle jar into the large one.
As a result, our stove consists of two cans, rigidly inserted into one another. At the same time, a small gap remains between their walls, necessary for air movement.
6. Making a burner
The type of burner in different designs may vary slightly. In this case, the option with round holes in the side wall is used. You have already learned how to do them well from previous operations.
We cut out the bottom of a small jar with metal scissors.
The edges can be smoothed with a hammer and filed.
7. We carry out tests
The main part of the wood stove consists of two tin cans inserted into one another. We load the middle jar with flammable material, which can be wood chips, branches, or cones. It is best to use dry branches on trees, because branches lying on the ground may be damp to one degree or another.
Set it on fire and wait for it to burn. At first, this may cause some difficulties, but after several training sessions it will be possible with one match.
When a confident, intense burning has begun, we place a burner on top, which we made from a small jar.
And then we place a kettle or pan on top.
If you watched the manufacturing process to the end and did not understand anything or it seemed too complicated to you, then check out another option. The video below demonstrates how to make such a stove without any tools other than a regular knife. It turns out, maybe not so neatly, but no less practical.
When going on a hike or a short trip, it is important to provide for the possibility of heating in an open space. To do this, you need to purchase a stove in advance. A wood-burning camp stove would be an excellent option. They are compact and provide high efficiency.
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Peculiarities
The design of a wood-burning stove for a tent is simple:
- Body (not always).
- Fuel container – combustion chamber (for chopped firewood or pressed sawdust)
- Grate.
- Chimney (not available on all models).
- Blowing
The dimensions and design parameters can be different - it all depends on the needs and desires of the person, as well as on the functions that the stove must perform. There are no complex design features.
The simplest camping stoves do not have a blower (assembled from mugs or pans). In some, you can place a grill/container on the existing elements to heat food or water.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any camping wood stove, regardless of model or cost, has a number of advantages and disadvantages. They must be taken into account in order to purchase a design that meets the specified parameters and human expectations.
Advantages:
- Compactness.
- Ease.
- Availability for self-assembly and installation (minimum number of structural elements).
- Works on all types of wood fuel.
Additional general benefits:
- They are economical (they do not require a lot of firewood to generate a large amount of heat).
- Do not depend on environmental conditions (the combustion process is always smooth and stable, independent of weather conditions).
- Possibility of installation both outdoors and inside the tent.
- Simplicity and accessibility of installation and use.
- The presence in the model line of small units - mini-stoves.
- They are easy to transport.
- Low cost of components.
- Smoke and soot are completely absent.
- You can easily adjust the strength of the fire.
- The design is absolutely safe to use.
- All options have a high performance indicator (efficiency not lower than 70%).
Also, slight heating of the case (if any) allows you to avoid burns when it becomes necessary to move the device or touch it.
Flaws:
- Firewood burns out quickly (a small amount of heat is released).
- Not all heating devices are suitable for heating food or water.
- It is recommended to use dry firewood to avoid the appearance of smoke or soot (this is important if the heating will be installed directly in the tent).
Additionally, you need to remember: the service life of some models is short. They can fail after 1-2 seasons, especially if low-quality materials (thin iron) were used.
How to choose?
Convenient camping wood-burning stoves combine two important indicators:
- ease;
- practicality in use.
Compactness is an important element for hiking gear.
Any of the selected models can be:
- assemble/disassemble independently/together;
- put it in your backpack/car.
Camping/backpacking wood burning stoves for indoor tents must be selected with special attention to detail. The main tips come down to understanding what functions the oven should perform. Features taken into account:
- If only heating is intended, then you need to take into account the area of the tent - for a small structure you will need a compact stove (a mini version can be used), since it will not smoke or smoke inside, and the heat generated will be enough for comfort in any weather.
- If the tent has a window, you can choose the option with a chimney. To cook food, the oven must have a grate on which you can place food or a container.
Dimensions are also taken into account. In an open space, they can be anything from small to a unit that can heat several tents at once if pipes are installed in them.
Models
In order to be able to choose the optimal stove for use on a camping trip, you should familiarize yourself with information about the 6 most popular models (they are of different sizes, so there will be plenty to choose from):
| Model | Characteristic | Size | Price, rub.) |
Frontier Stove  |
Tourist, universal, solid fuel (firewood, wood chips, branches), folding. | 300x300x500 mm | from 15000 |
BioLite CookStove  |
Portable heating system with the ability to cook and reheat food. The set includes a portable grill and a water container. Fuel - wood chips, branches | 210x114x114 mm | from 10000 |
Grillux Brazier stove for cauldron  |
Designed for cooking and heating. Works outdoors in any weather | 466Х466Х675 mm | from 5900 |
BioLite BaseCamp  |
It is possible to connect a battery to charge mobile equipment | 336x336x381 mm (folded), 336x787x584 mm (in working condition). | from 28000 |
BOYSCOUT  |
Intended exclusively for heating. Works on any type of solid fuel | 115Х95Х70 mm | from 250 |
Doublet 1 INOX  |
An excellent multifunctional stove. Suitable for heating a tent, as well as for cooking | 345x500x315 mm | from 6000 |
The choice of manufacturer and model depends on financial capabilities and the functions performed by the device.
The process of preparing for work is simple. Key points to consider:
- it is prohibited to lay out or store wood fuel directly in front of the firebox opening to avoid a fire;
- Coals from the combustion chamber must be removed carefully (not in a tent), they should not burn or smolder.
The oven in working condition must be:
- away from flammable materials, the recommended distance is at least 0.5 meters;
- There should be free space above the stove.
If large models are used, then it must be taken into account that there should be a distance of 1.5 meters in front of the door. Some models have special hooks. They will be needed when you need to open the lid/door.
Are used:
- dry/natural moisture firewood (chopped/small logs);
- branches;
- cones (dry);
- compressed wood waste;
- wood chips
Some heating systems are designed to use small buds.
Attention! In the event of a sudden fire in the stove, the space next to it can be used to extinguish not only water, but also sand and earth. The ideal option is a fire extinguisher (available if traveling by car)
Conclusion
A modern wood-burning stove in a tent is a source of comfort, but also an element that requires special attention. Most models are simple and easy to use and safe, but we should not forget about basic safety precautions so that the hike brings only joy and positive emotions.
Before the first use, it is necessary to study the instructions in detail, since the models differ from each other in the functions they perform and the elements used for operation.
When relaxing in nature, sooner or later you will need a fire - to heat canned food, cook porridge or boil tea. Of course, you can light an open fire, but sometimes the lack of forest or rain does not allow this. A camp stove, made with your own hands and delivered with the same hands, comes to the rescue! We will talk about how to make such a structure in today’s article.
What are camping stoves for?
A camp stove is an effective “substitute” for a fire. But, unlike the same fire, it requires very little fuel. It can be:
- dry branches;
- tree bark, chips, cones;
- reed;
- coals left over from an old fire.
Note! The ratio of heat generated to fuel loaded in a camp stove is several times higher than in a campfire. In other words, with the same volume of fuel, the amount of heat is not the same.
It turns out that, having the same amount of firewood, you can cook dinner on the stove, but, alas, you won’t be able to do this on a fire. Thanks to domestic craftsmen, today there are many different modifications of camping structures. Conventionally, they are all divided into single- and double-walled. You can them:
- build at a resting place, using available materials;
- make ahead using an old pan, tin cans, sheet metal, etc.
At the same time, the camp stove itself should consume minimal amounts of fuel, be small-sized, light, convenient, and also heat the dishes, not the surrounding air.
Video - Camping stove. Detailed review
Design features and its advantages
As we found out, a camp stove is an extremely useful device, which is difficult to do without when fishing or just relaxing outside the city. If we talk about standard stoves with grates, they require large volumes of firewood due to good draft. In short, the fuel burns out quickly.
But in structures without a bottom, where firewood lies directly on the ground, combustion slows down, the coals smolder for a long time, and after loading a new portion, flare-up occurs instantly. But the draft in this case is poor, and heat is practically not accumulated.
In hiking designs with stands, traction is maximum. If the dish you plan to cook should be cooked over low heat, then the stove should simply be placed on the ground, thereby blocking the grate. In this case, the supply of oxygen deteriorates, combustion slows down, and the time, accordingly, is extended. But regardless of the design, all stoves of this type have significant advantages, including:
- efficiency;
- versatility and independence from weather conditions;
- efficiency;
- compactness;
- long burning without smoke formation;
- ease of use and transportation;
- power adjustment;
- safety;
- performance.
We also add that due to the fact that the wood burns from the inside, the stove body does not heat up much. You can even hold it in your hands for a while, since wood effectively insulates heat. But, of course, you always need to be careful when working with open fire!
Option #1. Miniature stove made from a tin can
The most primitive single-wall option is a DIY camp stove made from a tin can. In the process of creating it, you will need an ordinary tin can or an iron mug, but always of a minimum size (about the size of a tall glass). In the future, you will have to perform such actions.
Step 1. First, make a couple of holes in the bottom of a mug or jar to create draft (they will serve as sources for supplying air into the body). It is important that these holes coincide with the internal air flow channel. There is another option - to make one large hole in the bottom, but in this case the coals may fall out.
Step 2. Then fill the jar with small (about the thickness of a finger) wooden lumps so that they do not extend beyond the edges of the jar. The stacking of firewood should be strictly vertical (something like an “Indian candle”).
Step 3. After this, remove the block from the body, which is located in the center - this will provide a channel for the passage of air.
Step 4. Place paper or dry grass into the formed channel and set it on fire.
Step 5. This design, the volume of which will be approximately 500 ml, will burn for about 25 minutes, which is more than enough to cook something “in a hurry.” The area will not be filled with smoke!
Step 6. Of course, if many people take part in the hike, then the jar should be larger - at least one or two liters. But in this case, to obtain stable combustion, thicker firewood must be used, and in larger quantities.
The flame “produced” using this design will burn for about 60 minutes. This is enough to properly boil potatoes and fry shish kebab on smoldering coals. This is just one of the manufacturing options. Now let's move on to the next one.
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Option #2. Making a stove from pots
If you plan to make a two-layer oven, you can use stainless steel pans, which are also called tanks with lids (they are quite cheap). This design is perfect for a hike, as it is budget-friendly and easy to implement. The costs for it are practically zero, it will effectively replace a fire, and the fuel for its operation can be found in any forest.
From a constructive point of view, a two-layer oven is two pans of different sizes inserted into each other. An opening of approximately ? height in order to load fuel. But at the bottom there are parallel grate slots with rotating bridges or ordinary holes.
A stand is placed on this grate. Then the stand is loaded with firewood, and a second smaller container is placed on top of all this - it will be heated by the flame. The second pan will be surrounded by fire and the heated walls of a larger container, due to which fuel consumption is minimized and the heat generated is saved.
Note! The bow for the pot must be made in the form of a separate removable element.
The described design of a camping stove is extremely simple, and therefore is compact and portable. You can easily pick it up along with the burning wood and move it to another place (if, for example, it starts to rain and the fire needs to be moved under a canopy).
Option #3. DIY folding camp stove
A very effective design, the manufacture of which, however, requires more time and effort, as well as preliminary preparation. First you need to acquire the following consumables and equipment:
- roulette;
- Bulgarian;
- electric drill, as well as a set of drills for it;
- file;
- pliers;
- bicycle spokes;
- piano hinges;
- sheet of metal 1 millimeter thick.
We also note that in order to make a folding stove, you can use:
- iron sheets from the body of an old gas stove or refrigerator;
- side walls from an old computer system unit (these options can replace sheet steel).
Note! When starting to create a folding camp stove, be sure to familiarize yourself with its sketch, and also create templates for the planned structural elements based on it.
During the work, you will need to perform the following algorithm of actions.
Step 1. First, mark all structural elements on sheet metal using prepared templates, then cut out these elements using a grinder.
Step 2. Make holes in the piece that will be used to arrange the bottom.
Step 3. Then file the edges of the holes to remove any burrs.
Step 4. Connect the side walls of the structure together using piano hinges with rivets. As a result, you should get a kind of box.
Step 5. Along the entire perimeter of the bottom, as well as on the lower edges of the side walls, special “ears” bent in one direction must be provided in advance.
Step 6. An element is placed under the formed box, which will serve as the bottom, while the “ears” of the two elements will align on each side and form a tube. Pins made from knitting needles must be inserted into this tube. This little trick allows you to make the stove more stable in its operating state. In addition, if necessary, the structure can be easily disassembled for transportation or storage.
Step 7 On the grate, make additional projections installed in the holes that are cut on the sides.
Step 8 There will also be another hole in the sidewall through which fuel will be loaded.
Step 9 The cutouts made in the top of the box not only enhance traction - they can also be used to place skewers.
Option number 4. Construction of several tin cans
First you need to prepare three canning jars (two smaller and one larger). After that, take these tools:
- metal scissors;
- asbestos;
- marker.
Follow these steps:
Step 1. Make preparations. Take a large jar, step back about 20 centimeters from the bottom, place a smaller jar there and circle it with a marker. An even circle should form.
Step 2. Cut a hole in this circle, make sure that the jar fits into it, but with difficulty.
Step 3. Make a similar hole in a smaller jar. Place the smaller one in the larger one.
Step 4. Make parallel cuts of approximately 2-3 centimeters on one side of the jar.
Step 5. Take a lid from a large jar and make a hole in it for a small one. Sand the cuts.
Step 6. Make vertical slits about 1.5-2 centimeters on the wall of the jar.
Step 7 Fill the voids between the cans with asbestos, then close the lid and bend the metal.
Step 8 Take a piece of tin and make a shelf for firewood out of it, secure it.
Step 9 Now just attach a handle to make it convenient to carry the structure. That’s it, your DIY camp stove is ready! You can paint it.
Video - Making a camp stove
As a conclusion
When planning an outdoor recreation, all household items must be provided in advance. Of course, a camp stove can be purchased at any specialized store, but it is much more pleasant to make it yourself. After all, this will give you the opportunity to save money and realize your fantasies, and have a great time in the fresh air. Good luck with your work!
