My Honey Stove arrived last week, ordered from http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/default.asp. It arrived next day, with a free pack of Skittles and was followed by a courtesy call to make sure I was happy with it - there's service for you!
Technical specs first:
I used the stove last weekend on a woodland overnighter and was very impressed with it. I used it with small twigs (from matchstick size up to thumb thickness) and it burnt them to a fine ash with no big lumps left unburnt, with a 900ml Ti cook pot.
The reason I bought the Honey Stove (apart from it being shiney!) was it fits inside a 16cm Zebra billy can.
This suits my needs, as these days both of my kids tend to come with me for day bimbles, so I need something that is big enough to cook for 3 and contain everything that I need inside it.
Inside the billy is:
The Tatonka burner is a very snug fit, and does need to be pushed firmly into place, but comes out easily enough too.
Overall, I am very impressed with this stove as it allows me to burn different fuels and use which ever pot / billy I choose on the day. I can see this rapidly becoming a bushcraft classic because of its lightweight and flexibility.
Bob has done a very good 10 minute video on You Tube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koq6xpkKn9k
Usual disclaimer... I have no link to Back Packing Light, just a very satisfied customer over the years.
Simon
Technical specs first:
I used the stove last weekend on a woodland overnighter and was very impressed with it. I used it with small twigs (from matchstick size up to thumb thickness) and it burnt them to a fine ash with no big lumps left unburnt, with a 900ml Ti cook pot.
The reason I bought the Honey Stove (apart from it being shiney!) was it fits inside a 16cm Zebra billy can.
This suits my needs, as these days both of my kids tend to come with me for day bimbles, so I need something that is big enough to cook for 3 and contain everything that I need inside it.
Inside the billy is:
- 3 Sporks
- 1 fold a mug
- Condiments
- Tatonka meths burner
- 3 X-bowls
- pot grab
- Ferro rod
- Lighter
- Honey Stove
- Zebra plate thingy - drilled to act as a colander/sieve for pasta or rice
The Tatonka burner is a very snug fit, and does need to be pushed firmly into place, but comes out easily enough too.
Overall, I am very impressed with this stove as it allows me to burn different fuels and use which ever pot / billy I choose on the day. I can see this rapidly becoming a bushcraft classic because of its lightweight and flexibility.
Bob has done a very good 10 minute video on You Tube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koq6xpkKn9k
Usual disclaimer... I have no link to Back Packing Light, just a very satisfied customer over the years.
Simon
