tests of three popular compact woodburning stoves

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found this youtube vid that folks might be interested in- testing the (left) Bushbuddy stove 5.1 oz, $95 made to fit into a SnowPeak 900 pot http://www.bushbuddy.ca/indexs.html

next stove is the (center) Bushcooker LT2 (fourdogstoves) 3.5 oz, $90 also made to fit in a 900 pot http://www.fourdog.com/index_files/bushcooker.htm

on the right, Woodgaz stove 5.0 oz, $45 folds flat, don't think it will fit directly in the pot though http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/woodgaz-folding-backpacking-stove.php

2 oz of wood, two cups of water in the pot

vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMb4bPFYqPo
 
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The vid is blocked for me too.

Also are those the most popular???

I have a Sierra Zip Woodburning stove. They have been around forever and I always thought they were one of the most popular???:confused:
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I said popular, not necessarily most popular :)

verdict is left up the viewer, the Bushcooker was quickest w/ boil time, but the other two weren't far off- Bushcooker is the lightest, the Woodgaz is quite a bit less expensive

I have a Bushcooker LT1, little smaller (and a little lighter 2.5 oz) that is a great solo stove- nests in either the SP 600 or 700 pots, burns wood, but also Esbit and alcohol

I'm going to do a few burn tests w/ it soon
 
Now are wood burning stoves useable when there's a burn ban on? Sometimes when a ban is going you can still use camp stoves, wonder if these qualify.
 
my guess would be, at least some cases, no, but at least for the bushcooker stove anyways- you can burn Esbit or alcohol which would be permissible
 
mtwarden said:
I said popular, not necessarily most popular :)

verdict is left up the viewer, the Bushcooker was quickest w/ boil time, but the other two weren't far off- Bushcooker is the lightest, the Woodgaz is quite a bit less expensive

I have a Bushcooker LT1, little smaller (and a little lighter 2.5 oz) that is a great solo stove- nests in either the SP 600 or 700 pots, burns wood, but also Esbit and alcohol

I'm going to do a few burn tests w/ it soon
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What is the total weight on all 3 stoves?
 
Great info. I have only had experience with the Zip and hadn't seen the other ones before.
 
Did the bushbuddy use less fuel? Is the secondary burn useful for cooking really? I've wondered if they're more novelty than practical.
 
they all started w/ 2 oz of fuel (cut up clothes pins), I didn't pay close attention but the bushbuddy may have burned a little longer overall

he did show what was remaining in the stoves, was hard to see though
 
hollowdweller said:
The vid is blocked for me too.

Also are those the most popular???

I have a Sierra Zip Woodburning stove. They have been around forever and I always thought they were one of the most popular???
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I like mine. I did burn a spot of plastic wire cover to the battery pack but fixed it with some tape.


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I think the best buy in hobo stoves is the Trailstove by Stratus. Good price for a 100% stainless stove made in the USA. :)

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Not only can the trailstove cook but works great as a small scout fire that burns very little wood.

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Pretty cool test. $95.........I paid $4 for my Ikea cannister and I'm happy with that :D :D
 
I'd be afraid to use these anywhere in the western US when the fire season is on.
 
kgd said:
Pretty cool test. $95.........I paid $4 for my Ikea cannister and I'm happy with that :D :D
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Try this with your $4 Ikea cannister. :D

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Another choice is the sterno stove. About $10 and folds up. A little heavy at 9.5 oz.

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bulgron said:
I'd be afraid to use these anywhere in the western US when the fire season is on.
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Your right. My local forrest has had wildfires that burned about a half million acres in the last 7 or 8 years. When it gets super dry no fires of any sort, fuel stoves either and discharging firearms prohibited. There is one popular high elevation camp that we like to take the kids to ... it is weird when you drive up in summer and there are no campfires. I've learned to do my day trips and backpacking trips with no cooking or coffee.:eek: Water purifier, food I can eat cold and a small TI cup just in case I have to boil water.


kgd said:
Meh.....I'm in no great rush to hold a burning stove. I'd rather save my cash for lapdances :D
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I'd have to agree with that one! :cool:
 
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