How to Choose a Backpacking Stove
BioLite Wood Burning CookStove
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If you're looking for smoke-free, wood-burning flames and efficient cooking but you don't need the device-charging capabilities of the CampStove, the streamlined BioLite CookStove is for you.
Shop similar products- CookStove has a USB-rechargeable power pack that powers a fan for efficient cooking; provides 30 hrs. of cooking on a single charge; battery does not charge other electronics
- 4 fan speeds control flame size, enabling you to boil rapidly or enjoy a campfire feel
- Use the 1-touch LED interface to access Campfire, Simmer, Boil, and Turbo fan settings to get the fire you want
- BioLite patented technology creates a smokeless campfire that can cook meals and boil water in minutes
- There's no need to buy or carry heavy fuel canisters with this stove—simply collect twigs, sticks and pinecones during your journey and burn them when you get to camp
- Avoid the equivalent of 20 gas canisters with 30 hrs. of cooktime per charge
- Works with the BioLite KettlePot and Portable Grill (both sold separately) for all your outdoor cooking needs
- Save space in your pack with the compact nested design
Before starting a fire outdoors, review Leave No Trace principles and safe extinguishing practices. Always check the land manager's current regulations for information on where to build a fire, appropriate wood to use and potential burn bans.
View all BioLite Backpacking Stoves| Best Use | Camping Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Wood |
| Fuel | Wood |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | Infinite hours |
| Average Boil Time (1L) | 5 min. |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Neutral Certified brand |
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Chimonger
Olympia, WA, United States
Good cooking, easy fuel
8 years ago
We got a Biolite when they 1st came out, with the cook tray grill. Tired it out during a long power outage, out on our covered porch. It did a great job of cooking a couple little pieces of meat and some veggies.. Takes a little getting used to, to avoid tipping. Love that it packs down small and lite. Very nice that it can charge a phone. We collected small pine cones, to feed the fire. I'd be careful not to over-stoke the fire, because of those electronics on it. I think we used approx. a paper lunch-bag quantity of those little pine cones, to cook the 2 pieces of meat and the veggies on the grill, and had some heat left-over.
Yes , I recommend this product
ScoutDL
Corpus Christi, TX, United States
My Experience So Far
7 years ago
So far we have used it for making s'mores in the back yard on cool nights. Works well for that. We've been "learning" how to use it before taking it out on the trail or simply out camping before we have to depend on it. What we have learned is this- with the right tinder and branch size (about a pencil's width or smaller work best) you can start and maintain a pretty good fire for cooking. It's not adjustable like a fuel burning stove, but I think we can manage that. WORD OF CAUTION- we have used the Biolite fuel pellets as well. They work great but can remain burning even when the fan shuts itself off. ALWAYS check to see if there is anything still burning before handling or emptying it. Regular twigs seem to work best. They tend to burn completely down to ash . . as they should. Have fun and be safe when using this stove.
Yes , I recommend this product
pathfinderhoss
Olney MD
Nice wood burner
9 years ago
Tested well started fire and had boiling water in less then 5 minutes. Smokes on startup but quickly stopped. Should work well on trail using included fire starter
Philv
southern France
Just what I needed
9 years ago
I bought it a month ago and it works perfectly, very easy to start and to use. As soon as it has started using small log of 1" diameter allow to have fire going without refilling all the time. Of course you cannot adjust the heat intensity as you would with a gas stove, but once you are used to it this is not a issue
Yes , I recommend this product
WeldonJr
San Antonio, TX
Great addition to my gas stoves
8 years ago
I have 1 and 2 burner propane stoves, a Jetboil, and a Pocket Rocket isobutane stoves, and plenty of isobutane canisters, so another stove was the last thing on my mind when I spotted this on a browsing session at a REI recently. I actually spotted the small bag of wood pellets sitting next to it, and after reading the info on the bag, examined the stove itself. After watching some YouTube videos, I went back to REI and purchased this stove and the Biolite kettle (reviewed separately). After reading the instructions and charging the fan module, I filled the chamber with some wood pellets I had at the house, and fired it up using a small piece of the supplied fire starter material. Wasn't long before I had a nice flame, the intensity variable by adjusting the fan speed. Low speed gives a nice, lazy "campfire" type of flame, Turbo gives a "firenado", and the other 2 speeds somewhere in between. The forced air really is the heart of this stove. I turned the fan off a couple of times, and the flame dwindled to almost nothing, and seemed on the verge of extinguishing. Went back to a firenado as soon as I turned the fan back on. I put 4 cups of water in the kettle, and had it boiling well inside of 5 minutes. I was impressed. With playing around with flame intensity, the chamber full of wood pellets gave flame for 41 minutes. I never added any more, just went with the initial load. And I have 40 pounds of the pellets. I will play around with wood, just to see, but I've already pretty much determined that when I take this camping, I'm taking wood pellets along for the fuel. Seems so much easier than having to cut wood and continuously feed the chamber like the YouTube reviewers were having to do. After the flames were out, the ash emptied easily. This will probably not replace my Jetboil for backpacking, it's too heavy and bulky, but I can definitely see using it around camp for both cooking and as a "campfire". I'm already considering the available grill attachment.
Yes , I recommend this product
Zacke
Great Fun, but no replacement for a Gas Stove
9 years ago
I bought this a year ago and I love the portability and the fact that I don't have to carry any fuel with me. It isn't the most effective to use to cook things because the heat is really centralized and doesn't spread out evenly, but it's definitely something that's fun to play with, especially if you're not in any hurry to cook your food or charge your phone then this device is perfect.
Yes , I recommend this product
Bob Anderson
Athens, Vermont, USA
Junk! Useless after recharging cable broke!
6 years ago
Battery recharging usb cable broke after just a few times used! Did not purchase from REI - EMS in Rutland, Vermont three years ago! Was informed then at the store, no return on the unit, that no replacement or substitute was available from the company and that the only option was to buy another unit new (at nearly $100)! No thanks too that! Fool me once, but not again! The fan won’t run without the attached battery charged up. Hence, no hot gasified fire and no electricity generated! You’d do much better cooking over the ancient, old fashioned, low-tech fire ring and leave them labor-saving electronic devices too home! We had more fun and were safer back in the day without them - remember?!
No, I do not recommend this product
Commish
Kansas City, MO, United States
Interesting concept!
8 years ago
Like the quiet fan. With the forced air, it will even burn up sweetgum balls, with the help of small sticks>
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Great little stove
9 years ago
This is an awesome little stove, i bought the original (before the charge pack update) and purchased the stove and kettle too. This is awesome on camping trips as i do alot of solo motorcycle camping and this fits right in with my gear, doesnt take up to much room in my bag, and works like a charm. I will say that the grill may be a bit much to take for solo as it takes up too much room. i prefer just using the stove/kettle combo and cooking using an 8 piece folding pan set. But the grill is prefered when we go camping with the family
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Steph C.
Small footprint, big delivery
7 years ago
Extremely efficient stove & compact. Easy to light & powers up quickly to a full-fledged flame to boil water in less than 5 minutes. A weekend of making coffee & cooking 2 meals per day barely made a dent on the power supply. Note: I used pellets & did not fill the container to 3/4 full...1/2 was more than sufficient. Just make sure you are setup for each dish ahead of time; one pot comes off, another goes on. I also made sure the power pack was upwind so the flames would not heat up the unit.
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