Ran a cross this stove that charges usb and powers light

[klamb5]

http://biolitestove.com/

[Guest Shep Stoner308]

That is pretty neat, at $129 plus shipping the price is kinda high I would imagine, but who knows. Seems like it would be OK for temporary use, the product description does not give you the gauge of the metal casing, so it would be uncertain to me how long it would last with repeated use. Thanks for the post, its a very interesting combination of old and new technology.

[peejman]

Exceptionally cool.

[Dolomite_supafly]

It is now one of my must haves. Not the camp stove but the home stove. Not so much for charging devices but for clean burning. Smoke is an indicator of man and if I at a point of using wood to cook with I do not want my fellow man to know I am here.

Dolomite

[dats82]

It looks like they are not offering the home stove at this time. Or do you see it somewhere with a price? I too would be interested in the home stove.

[MattCary]

Very interesting.

Will watch this and see how reviews and such go before going any further.

[Makiaveli]

It looks like they are not offering the home stove at this time. Or do you see it somewhere with a price? I too would be interested in the home stove.

FAQ says they are focusing on making it available in under-developed countries etc. It has a link where you can sign up to be alerted if the home stove becomes available.

The little one is now on my Xmas list

[quietguy]

That is very cool. Gonna have to order one, and hope they start selling the larger version here soon.

[camp]

I think this is a variation of the jet stove only with new tek added if you want a smokeless stove you tube jet stove and you can build one for little to no money if you have the stuff laying around the house

[Guest nysos]

I remember a guy on sigforum getting one of those. Here is his little review, very cool product indeed.

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/320601935/m/4050049092

[Guest brentt]

very cool. thanks for the post. hope they sell the homestoves at a resonable price. I wonder if the home stove will produce more electricity vs the campstove?

[Caster]

Thermo electric generators are cool as heck but not very efficient. But when you use them on wasted heat sources they don't have to be. You could put a TEG cell on anything that produces high amounts of heat thaAt you aren't using. You can get a 15watt TEG cell for less than $100. Stick one on the side of your wood stove or even an exhaust manifold of your truck.

Read about the Seebeck effect. It's really cool.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Caster

[Makiaveli]

I think this is a variation of the jet stove only with new tek added if you want a smokeless stove you tube jet stove and you can build one for little to no money if you have the stuff laying around the house

My interest in it lies more in the recharging aspect. A lot of people scoff at the idea of electronic devices after a SHTF event, but being able to turn on my Kindle/Nook and re-read a survival manual will be a big help.

Edited July 25, 2012 by Makiaveli

[Guest ochretoe]

My interest in it lies more in the recharging aspect. A lot of people scoff at the idea of electronic devices after a SHTF event, but being able to turn on my Kindle/Nook and re-read a survival manual will be a big help.

A good point. A couple of good maps and edible and medicinal plant books downloaded might come in real handy.

[Caster]

BUt if all you wanted was a personal device for preloaded media, I would think a small solar panel would suit you better. TO conserve water in a SHTF we should all be practicing a work/move at night rest sleep in the day M.O. You'd have it charging while you rest.

[camp]

My interest in it lies more in the recharging aspect. A lot of people scoff at the idea of electronic devices after a SHTF event, but being able to turn on my Kindle/Nook and re-read a survival manual will be a big help.

Gotcha, and i under stand i use a 7 watt solar panel to charge my nook for the same reason, just not sure how long the fire would have to burn to do the charging

[Makiaveli]

@Caster and camp: I agree and a solar recharger is on my list. Also, the stove would come in handy if you needed to charge something at night as well. One final point is that why buy a single tasker if the multi-tasker works just as well?

[Caster]

@Caster and camp: I agree and a solar recharger is on my list. Also, the stove would come in handy if you needed to charge something at night as well. One final point is that why buy a single tasker if the multi-tasker works just as well?

You shoulda been paying more attention to your charge bar.

[camp]

Cant disagree with that

[Makiaveli]

You shoulda been paying more attention to your charge bar.

Good point. But being a paranoid former-Boy Scout and a 2nd cousin to Murphy, I believe in redundant backups for the redundant backups.

[pitt2magic]

My Biolight stove arrived today, I am pretty eager to see if it works or not. After I try it out I will post a review.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Yes, please give us a full on review. Very interested. Wondering if it is built to last, isnt just a gadget or not.

[Chazmr]

Definitely want to see pics and know what you think once you've used it.

Keep us posted.

[Seabeejason]

It is now on my list. Very useful product. I have two propane stoves and lots of propane canisters, but I like the idea of not having to rely on fuel. And you can't beat being able to charge iPhones, iPads, and the like. In a SHTF scenario it would be nice to be able to access useful information. And having access to some fun games could be a good morale booster.

[Guest Republican]

Good point. But being a paranoid former-Boy Scout and a 2nd cousin to Murphy, I believe in redundant backups for the redundant backups.

Exactly what he said. Most survivalist say have equipment that can serve multiple purposes. Im not sure this is what they mean, but it could be.

Edited August 24, 2012 by Republican