TrailStove Demonstration

[ipodman371]

did any one else here him say cunt at the beginning

[axlebear1]

Cool video. Any advice or further thoughts that you can give towards using this in a snowcave? Venting issues? etc etc

[xjtbarnesx]

Great demo, thanks!

[cougarbahia]

love the stove can u tell me how much it weighs pls? looks quite heavy..also will it rust like a ordinary can? .....karen

[chrising48]

easy cooking

[SteelArmadillo]

Awesome Video! I'm considering purchasing one of these for my upcoming AT hike, and seeing this video has certainly helped me make my decision.

[sakcheegii]

just a stove. anymore

[skeilak]

These type of stoves work very well. I made one from five pieces cut from an aluminum road sign, that slotted together. Took about 1.5 hours to cut out with a saber saw and some filing. What I liked was that it broke down to five flat pieces, for easy storage in my back pack. The bad part: It got so hot once, that the aluminum melted, and it collapsed under my pot. Steel next time. So yes, these things WILL cook a meal. (Hint: A small can of lighter fluid is not cheating, if it's raining.)

[pinoypower247]

that looks like a regular chimney starter

[alienpatentoffice]

The discarded gallon paint can stove I earlier mentioned plus square FITA biscuit on top, plus fresh whole chicken inside the FITA can, plus a lot of salt around the chicken. Replace the lid and cook for 30 minutes = pinaupo sa asin.! Yum

[alienpatentoffice]

a discarded gallon paint can is what we use for this purpose. We punch a couple of holes like the one on the video using can opener and shears. The discarded gallon paint can has a built in handle and will not cost you anything.

[alienpatentoffice]

Geez, your vegetable garden is making me very hungry. Love to eat it freshly pick.

[alienpatentoffice]

Hmm, I seriously believe that you got your stove upside down sir. Just think of the excess fire and smoke coming out of the big one hole on the side would cause unequal distribution of heat. The part you have on the bottom on your video would make equal distribution of heat.

[DudulleMaster]

I agree

[MacCairnie]

There's a screen in the bottom of the stove which holds the fuel- it wouldn't work upside down, because the screen wouldn't fit in the other end. You're right that the stove might be more efficient with a reverse design, though.

[alienpatentoffice]

What now, theres a screen that holds the fuel? I thought it uses charcoal and or wood? LOL , I should reverse engineer this making a better version and make money! Thanks for the info about the fuel and screen. They forgot to tell that on the video.

[Tuclanifeht]

this as a strange design for a wood burning stove, your placing the pot directly onto the stove so no air is getting to the flames which makes them hotter, this thing would be useless at any altitudes or in foul weather. If your looking for a good wood burning packable stove, i recommend either the bushbuddy / bushcooker or honey stove.. or making yourself one.

[hoytusa09]

Did he say the c-word?

[robborob1232]

i made a hobo stove and burnt bark and small sticks, i got a rolling boil well under 10min just wanted to say that i think wood burning stoves are very good. peace

[bluebirdeater]

In extended rain it is as practically useless as a campfire. Messy black soot coats all utensils, so this thing must be bagged just to protect your gear. Having to constantly feed this demon is not good and the best hardwood fuel chunks you really need in plentiful supply are not so easy to scrounge. It doesn't conveniently fit anywhere, so why carry it?. Cannot use it in campgrounds(most national parks) that do not allow open fires. Might be good for some emergency, so may be worth having.

[speerjp1]

With a little practice, getting a fire going with soaked wood after days of rain isn't to big of a deal.

I have a homemade hobo stove made from a 1 quart aluminum can and it only takes about 8 minutes to boil water and that can be accomplished with 1 stick 1/2 inches in diameter and 36 inches long.

Just letting folks know that it isn't quite so bad as you let on.

[bluebirdeater]

I was not talking about after the rain. During rain there's a very real problem. Under a tarp with this stove or white gas stoves flare-ups are a hazard you only need to experience once. This video is done under ideal conditions. Also the stove is not aluminum as stated but heat-resistant stainless steel. Also, the supplied tubing and steel tip are crummy. Replacing with rubber tubing and copper tip improves it. Carrying some charcoal briquets is one alternative and this stove will handle it.

[mwootto]

what would be better to use during an extended rain?

[jonruns86mustang]

well. cool. I work for a company called cutting edge laser. I actually just made about a thousand of those! It's cool to see something you took part in making being used.

[dirtybird2212]

stratus sucks in 2 months they havn't given my pakage

[swaro11]

Is that hole across through it or is it some wood lies on?

[cobalt120]

Very good review on the stratus trail stove.

I made an improvement by adding a ring that fits over the top/sides that holds a raised cylindrical steel grate (held onto the ring by a hose clamp). This helps quite a bit especially for small pots or kettles.

The metal grate covers over the top as well similarly to the ash grate inside the stove.

Enjoy.

[RodCornholio]

I like things with tough yet simple engineering, & thoughtful solutions: this product seems to fit.

[flowersonmyhat]

This is a very informative video! Thanks!

[anonymous4849]

I think those HEET/penny stoves/tincan stoves burning all the JUNK like MEK is more toxic than burning wood. I would rather burn some FREE TWIGS than buy that alchoal stuff anyday. Thank you for this video!

[Saxfreak5]

i like alcohol stoves like the minibulldesign stove because it weighs less, is easier to start and get going, boils in the same time, weighs less, and the alcohol is cheap. Also, it cools down faster and isn´t as bulky... I like this one too though, don´t get me wrong!!

[Saxfreak5]

i like alcohol stoves like the minibulldesign stove because it weighs less, is easier to start and get going, boils in the same time, weighs less, and the alcohol is cheap. Also, it cools down faster and isn´t as bulky... I like this one too though, don´t get me wrong!!

[dickenine]

It was a great vid, except I like to see people cook eggs.

[dwrayosrfour]

I have one like that, but mine is made of stainless steel. I use mine on horse rides for heating and cooking, they are a great tool to have with you.

[dickenine]

I hope that your horse was okay.

[dwrayosrfour]

No he is not ok, he died from the 5 lb load he was packing. I then used the stove to make a tasty meal.

[Gokutms4]

could this stove be easily bent from being packed into a backpack?

[vaughanweather]

Not really, the stainless steel is very flexible and while you can deform it from squishing it you can just squeeze it back to shape. If you want it to stay rigid then you should leave the metal ash plate inside since that will not allow it to bend. It really does not matter though, the stove can be beaten up and it works fine. It's only a simple chimney so there is nothing to really break.

[THREEFLOORSDOWN1]

you can make one like this out of a coffee can.. might not last as long, but works well and weighs less, but is a little wider...i made one tonight!! i'm gonna post a video tomorrow

[vaughanweather]

I have actually made dozens from paint cans and apple juice cans. The biggest difference I find is rusting. Everything I make rusts with even just a bit of moisture and none of it is really as efficient as the trailstove but that being said hobo stoves are great to have, especially in an emergency!

[seantheman2]

cool im making my own stove lyk tht

[vaughanweather]

Thanks for all the comments!

I did make one mistake, the unit is made of stainless steel, not aluminum (duh!). I guess I was thinking too much!!!

[clearskyblue]

great information

[dangerguss1]

i want one!!!!!!

[disgruntldtoad]

A+ Video, I wish there were move like this on ebay. I have been looking for a nice trail stove for a while now and appreciate you showing me the benefits and drawbacks of the wood stove.

+Cheers!

[vaughanweather]

Thanks!