Check this out!!

The options all sound good, BUT the fan makes a big difference. Even the early Egyptians knew about the big boost by adding O2 to a small fire.

gbopp wrote:

I think the BioLite is neat because you can charge your cell phone with a wood fire. It has the built in generator.
Other than that, a rocket stove is a cheaper choice. JMO

The "generator" is nothing more than a stack of thermocouples which can be purchased for a couple of bucks each at the local hardware store and added to the "Rocket Stove".

gkas wrote:
It's nothing more than a stick burner with a fan. There are lots of plans on the net. Wouldn't be hard to jury rig up a small cpu fan. The stove is made from cans. Total cost... a few dollars. Here's one, the Rocket Stove. Rocket Stove in Instructables.

I think the BioLite is neat because you can charge your cell phone with a wood fire. It has the built in generator.
Other than that, a rocket stove is a cheaper choice. JMO

It's nothing more than a stick burner with a fan. There are lots of plans on the net. Wouldn't be hard to jury rig up a small cpu fan. The stove is made from cans. Total cost... a few dollars. Here's one, the Rocket Stove. Rocket Stove in Instructables.

I like it as well but I've having a tough time thinking about when I might use it.

that cool thing. wonder if it can be bought in Canada?