TrailStove Demonstration

I use the StratusTrail Stove when camping and backpacking. It is my favorite stove and it works in any weather under any conditions.

The stove burns wood, coal and anything else which is flammable and can bring water to a boil in 7 - 10 minutes.

This is a brief demonstration video to show that the stove does work and it is effective.

I would highly recommend it as a natural fuel based backpacking stove since it is light, durable and reliable (no moving parts to break).

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[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!

[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!

[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.

[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!

[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.)

[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]

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.