http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/biolite-campstove-97310014?id_colour=180
Anybody, seen or used one of these?
Windy
Anybody, seen or used one of these?
Windy
Biolite Stove
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Yes and yes.
I own one and am very fond of it. There are several threads about these already.
What would you like to know?
I own one and am very fond of it. There are several threads about these already.
What would you like to know?
Sorry Wook, I did a search on Biolite and didn't see any.
Probably number one question would be does it work well, the burning and charging. Does it live up to the spec. Ok two questions
Windy
Probably number one question would be does it work well, the burning and charging. Does it live up to the spec. Ok two questions
Windy
Hi Windy,
It works very well indeed. As a stove it is hard to fault. It is very powerful, although it does consume a lot of fuel.
In terms of charging ability I have found it to be reliable, although some complain that it doesn't produce huge amounts of energy and so will take quite some time to fully charge higher power smart phones.
This doesn't strike me as a problem though. I perceive its intent as being for a quick battery top up when away from home, not for it to become your primary means of phone charging.
It works very well indeed. As a stove it is hard to fault. It is very powerful, although it does consume a lot of fuel.
In terms of charging ability I have found it to be reliable, although some complain that it doesn't produce huge amounts of energy and so will take quite some time to fully charge higher power smart phones.
This doesn't strike me as a problem though. I perceive its intent as being for a quick battery top up when away from home, not for it to become your primary means of phone charging.
These work really well with wood pellets (kitty litter!), as do the other forced-air systems. My Vital stove runs about 45 minutes on one filling - depending on whether the fan is on half or full, and whether the damper is in or out. Re the biolite, I think if you buy it primarily for the stove part and look on the charging as a side-benefit which might help keep your phone charged, you'll probably be happy.
+1 to what Andy said.
I will caution you though, it aint cheap. By the time I had paid shipping, import duties and that "little" slice Parcelforce take for themselves I think the final cost was somewhere around £160.
That is a lot for a wood stove no matter how you slice it.
I will caution you though, it aint cheap. By the time I had paid shipping, import duties and that "little" slice Parcelforce take for themselves I think the final cost was somewhere around £160.
That is a lot for a wood stove no matter how you slice it.
Mmmm. I might stick with my wee honey stove. That's a lot of roubles. Cheers for responding folks. Mesquite. You reading ? What was the charger you had at Damian's woods?
I am and it's in my car at the moment which the little wifey has nicked for the night
I'll have a looksee and let you know tomorrow
I am and it's in my car at the moment which the little wifey has nicked for the night
I'll have a looksee and let you know tomorrow
Thanks amigo
Windy
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