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    Mini rocket stoves

    I made a small rocket stove from 2" box section steel in an 'L' shape with a separator in the horizontal section to separate air flow and fuel feed. It worked well enough to boil water - eventually - but required almost constant attention (blowing air through a tube) and the flame burned only...
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    Coleman 285 lantern

    Hi, Does anyone have a lot of experience with petrol lanterns and/or is a phycisist? I'm having quite a bit of trouble with mine as a result of leaving it half full of fuel for 2 years. First problem was: would light ok, but lost pressure and cut out after less than a minute. I concluded...
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    Coleman Petrol lantern

    I bought a Coleman Dual Fuel lantern (twin mantle type) sometime in the 90s before the widespread adoption of LED changed the game for lanterns and torches. I also bought a Coleman camping stove around the same time, attracted by the idea of a cheap and readily available common fuel source, ie...
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    Sweden

    I moved out to Sweden in April this year and have been living in a caravan on a secluded campsite. What still amazes me is the space they have. A population of just 9 million in a country much bigger than Britain where there are 60 million. And most of that space is filled with trees and...