Portable Homemade Camp Stove

This portable stove is not too difficult to prepare and assemble using the special tools shown in the video and assembly techniques I have tried ensure consistency, quality and performance. After making several different types of alcohol stoves, I have settled on this design as the best combination for fuel economy and performance. I found the directions for this remarkable little stove on YouTube.

Don’t be fooled by the size and construction materials. These alcohol stoves are very rugged. This alcohol stove has no moving parts to wear out or break down. The construction process doesn't have to involve using high temperature epoxy to seal the pressure chamber if you follow the directions on the attached link. There are no slits on the side to weaken the alcohol stove and cause potential leaks like you will find on other designs. I have never had a leak with one of these alcohol stoves. In the case of a leak, seal the top and bottom pieces with 600 degree epoxy or some JB Weld.

The aluminum can alcohol stove is designed for denatured alcohol only. This is a readily available fuel that can be found in any hardware or paint store and at many outfitters. Rubbing alcohol works, but not as efficiently because it contains 30% water. Due to the location of the burn holes you can place your pot directly on the alcohol stove – without snuffing out the flame – thus eliminating the need for a pot stand.

Boil Rate: 2 cups of water in 5 minutes, 17 seconds on less than 1 ounce of fuel at sea level, 5 minutes, 7 seconds at 14,500′ msl.

Fuel: denatured alcohol

Directions to build your own pop can stove:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-35L_xdtQE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyosaAcwHXA&feature=related

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