Camping stove

Huck

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Not my idea, but figured I'd share cause it works great.

4oz mason jar, 5/16" copper refrigerator pipe, tiki torch wick, jb-weld and a few washers.
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Rigged up a table/wind blocker out of aluminum sheet. Folds up nicely
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Punched a couple of holes in the larger cup to attach dogchain as a hanger. Cook with the large cup, transfer to the small cup to sip and eat out of.
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Everything in the photo:
Stove
Fuel
Lighters
Wind shield/ table
Fork
Spoon
2 Pots
Tea Bags
Apple Cider
Swiss Miss
Sugar
Cinnamon
Graham Crackers
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Packed down
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The main advantage of this thing is fueling.
I can get Heet at any gas station for about 3 bucks.
The only downside is it burns Methyl. Which is toxic. So... I don't inhale it.
I use about 2 ounces of fuel to boil water, and 4 ounces to make ramen.

I ordered a camping stove, but will probably just stick with this.
Might try to find a different epoxy that can withstand the heat a little better.
jars are $1, copper tube is $3/ft, and wicks are a few bucks.
Ill try to snag a video of it running.
 

sheikyerbooty

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Been using MSR's for years. I like the old XGK2 multi fuel. Once nearly started a grass fire on the summit of Kosciuszko. In my panicked attempt at putting it out the headline "Kiwi sets fire to Australia's highest mountain" was running through my head.
 

mybackhurts

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Dude that is sweet. Maybe find a metal mason jar... just a thought.

What is the fuel?
 

Huck

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Dude that is sweet. Maybe find a metal mason jar... just a thought.

What is the fuel?
I've been looking for a small stainless steel jar that has a removable top but havent found anything. This one, the glass base gets pretty warm, but it seems to be able to handle it.
The fuel is HEET gasline antifreeze. Its methyl alcohol which gives off toxic fumes, so be careful.
 
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