Place it preferably on a solid platform. Most of the stoves you get are coated with heat-resistant paint and that helps the stove withstand high cooking temperatures over a long period of use. Step 3 | Add to the fuel

Before buying a tent stove, it’s important to decide what type of fuel you want it to be using. Generally, most people tend to opt for a wood burner since it’s a carbon-neutral fuel that is more eco-friendly. Others appreciate the flexibility of having various fuel options, thus opting for multi-fuel stoves. Apart from that, it’s very easy to set up and it even has handles on the sides that will help you carry it around easily. As the dimensions of this stove are just 12.5 x 12 x 9 inches, you can assume it’s quite compact, so you can manage it easily. However, for its small size, its 10 lbs weight does seem noticeable at times.While we haven’t given the Solo gasifying stove as thorough a test for cooking as the others, we already love it. And the Rangeris our favourite firepit.

Before you start using the stove, you need to set it up properly. Make sure that you find a flat and even surface to set up the stove that is level with the ground. This will help you prevent any chances of the stove tipping over and spilling the food. Our testers loved the water heater – such a neat and sturdy idea and a great use of continued heat.

I found the assembly and disassembly to be a breeze, and I was ready to fire it up within 5 minutes of unboxing. The pieces nestled together neatly, promising no fuss in transportation or storage. The handle was a thoughtful touch, making it easier to carry around. You get to cook your meals a lot faster on this stove than most other stoves, and this factor alone makes EcoZoom really stand out from the rest. This is a small camping stove really designed for one or two people, but it’s very efficient and soon had a frying pan heating up nicely. We found the kettle pot and the grill a little unstable, so we had to be very careful how we placed them on the stove. Their only option is to cook using biomass, which often results in use of inefficient and unhealthy fires. I’ve long detested having to carry two canisters of fuel with me out into the woods, as well as a stove to boot.

Inside, there’s an abrasion-resistant ceramic insulated combustion chamber with a vertical section that forces the gases to mix with the flame, decreasing emissions. The top is solid cast-iron. Right from the start, I was impressed by how compact yet heavy-duty this stove appeared. The powder-coated carbon steel body promised durability, even when faced with the unpredictable whims of Mother Nature. Weighing in at a modest 14 pounds, it wasn’t a burden to transport to my favorite camping spots. Its cast iron stovetop and legs seemed like they were built to last, embodying a rugged charm that I, as an avid outdoorsman, appreciate.If there is still some coal or ash that remains inside the stove and you cannot reach it yourself, you might need to use a blower. Blow a good amount of air inside the chimney, burning chamber, and airflow opening to remove the entire residue from the inside. Step 4 | Cleaning the top Two hours after I first lit the charcoal and it still maxed out my thermometer (it's over 1022 degrees) You need a stove that heats up and can help you prepare a hot meal without using too much fuel too fast. Energy Efficiency