Which compact woodburner?!

[welshwhit]

So after a little research I have found myself looking towards these. . . . but which one!?

Just after some thoughts on value for money, build quality and the like.

The contenders:

The Honey Stove
The Bushcooker / bushbuddy
Home made hobo stove kit

What do you reckon?

Thanks

Drew

 

[Toadflax]

If you don't want to make your own, I would go for the Honey Stove. I found the Bushcooker to be very good when it runs well, but it seems to need almost continual attention to keep it burning well. The Honey Stove is very versatile (in both fuels and configurations), and I find that I can leave it alone for longer periods, while I do something else...and it packs up flat, though the Bushcooker can go inside a billy.

When I started out, I used to punch holes in old tin cans, but I've moved on now...

My 2d worth.


Geoff

 

[Mesquite]

What Geoff says .

I use a honey stove and like the fact it packs smaller than a paperback and can handle a trangia as well as being a woodburner

 

[lamper]

So after a little research I have found myself looking towards these. . . . but which one!?

Just after some thoughts on value for money, build quality and the like.

The contenders:

The Honey Stove
The Bushcooker / bushbuddy
Home made hobo stove kit

What do you reckon?

Thanks

Drew

Drew,

I just got a Honey Stove and I love it!

As said, it doesnt need much attention to keep running.

I did a quick review this morning (one of probably about 50 on here)
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43577

 

[Wayland]

Can't beat the fun of making your own though.

 

[lamper]

Wayland,

Just been on your site and I love your photo's.

I'm off to Nepal later this year to walk to Base Camp. I want to get some great shots and I experiment a lot, but I need some help.

Might be best to PM so not to pollute this thread, but could we have a chat about how to get the best out of my Panasonic Lumix TZ5? I just printed off you top ten hints, but I have some specific questions.

Let me know.

Mike

 

[welshwhit]

Wayland, I must admit, the projects on your site are inspirational and I have just discovered that our biscuit tin fits my billy a treat!

Just in the past, my projects don't seem to end as well as yours do!

Thanks for the input folks!

Drew

 

[alpha_centaur]

Definately the honey stove for use, for the fun of making it the hobo's cant be beaten.

You should turn this into a pole this could be interesting

 

[welshwhit]

could be an interesting poll, but I have no idea how too. . . . ??

 

[Urban_Dreamer]

alpha_centaur said what I would. However to return to your original question, I'd pick the honey stove for value for money coupled with ease of use.

I made my own out of TI sheet. Great fun, but hardly the best value for money considering the tools that I damaged working on the stuff.

Also mine is that small (though almost weightless) that it will only burn for a couple of min, enough to cook on but no more without a recharge of fuel. A honey stove would have been as cheap or cheaper, though not as much fun and a couple of oz more.

 

[lamper]

could be an interesting poll, but I have no idea how too. . . . ??

Show be in the edit post options

 

[lamper]

alpha_centaur said what I would. However to return to your original question, I'd pick the honey stove for value for money coupled with ease of use.

I made my own out of TI sheet. Great fun, but hardly the best value for money considering the tools that I damaged working on the stuff.

Also mine is that small (though almost weightless) that it will only burn for a couple of min, enough to cook on but no more without a recharge of fuel. A honey stove would have been as cheap or cheaper, though not as much fun and a couple of oz more.

I knew it would only be a mater of time!

Dude I need to see some pics of this bad boy!