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Grapesoda · 01-02-2018, 07:58 PM

what do you guys think about this rig?

https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/produ...mpstove-bundle

thanks in advance... looking at stuff since I'm moving off the grid, sorta..

Bladewire · 01-02-2018, 08:13 PM

Overpriced garbage that will melt when the first nuke hits

baddog · 01-02-2018, 08:28 PM

I have a survivalist friend and asked their thoughts.

First comment, Anything rei is overpriced. . if its a good unit try to go direct from manufacturers. I go to rei and basspro because i like to look and touch objects... Then i photo them, go home and buy online.

Then, Its cheaper at biolite.com

Bladewire · 01-02-2018, 08:30 PM

^^^ Truth

Grapesoda · 01-02-2018, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

I have a survivalist friend and asked their thoughts.

First comment, Anything rei is overpriced. . if its a good unit try to go direct from manufacturers. I go to rei and basspro because i like to look and touch objects... Then i photo them, go home and buy online.

Then, Its cheaper at biolite.com

well that's a given but what about the fire charging a battery? that's blowing my mind... bull shit or not?

baddog · 01-02-2018, 08:33 PM

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Looks like a nifty unit.
I guess the main considerations would be:

In what conditions would it be used (u something bigger for snow or alpine environments) ...
Is the energy /usb really required? If your camping with your car next to you you can use a different rocket stove and charge usb of car 12v
And is weight an important factor (backpackers and hikers may ve counting every pound.. This one is 7 but you can get amazing alpine level stoves at 3lbs)

If its for people who like camping in yosemite in spring etc then sure... Looks great
Oh the other thing is it intended for heat or fir cooking
Because you can cook on this fine
But since it uses twigs it must be constantly manned
Ie you can go to sleep expecting heat all night

I have a handbuilt rocket stove in my yurt... It takes 2x4 even 4x4 wood no problem
But still have to add wood ever half hour.

So cooking = great
Need heat.... Get a collapsible box stove

She ended by saying she may get one to test

Boozer · 01-02-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladewire

^^^ Truth

Idiot.....

Acepimp · 01-02-2018, 10:34 PM

I have 2 friends who own a bio lite stove. They're both happy with the performance. The usb charger works but i wouldn't expect a fast charge. I use the MSR Superfly canister stove which is small & quick to use, but no charge features.

crockett · 01-03-2018, 06:18 AM

This is what a lot of through hikers use (guys that hike AT or PCT) much lighter can be made on the go and isnt $100..

Don't forget, you have to carry that shit in your pack, you want it as small and light as possible..

Grapesoda · 01-03-2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

More comments

Looks like a nifty unit.
I guess the main considerations would be:

In what conditions would it be used (u something bigger for snow or alpine environments) ...
Is the energy /usb really required? If your camping with your car next to you you can use a different rocket stove and charge usb of car 12v
And is weight an important factor (backpackers and hikers may ve counting every pound.. This one is 7 but you can get amazing alpine level stoves at 3lbs)

If its for people who like camping in yosemite in spring etc then sure... Looks great
Oh the other thing is it intended for heat or fir cooking
Because you can cook on this fine
But since it uses twigs it must be constantly manned
Ie you can go to sleep expecting heat all night

I have a handbuilt rocket stove in my yurt... It takes 2x4 even 4x4 wood no problem
But still have to add wood ever half hour.

So cooking = great
Need heat.... Get a collapsible box stove

She ended by saying she may get one to test

awesome good points...

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01-03-2018, 06:18 AM	#9
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 74,425	This is what a lot of through hikers use (guys that hike AT or PCT) much lighter can be made on the go and isnt $100.. Don't forget, you have to carry that shit in your pack, you want it as small and light as possible.. __________________ "If Israelis don't want to be accused of being like the Nazis, they simply need to stop behaving like Nazis." - Norman Finkelstein

01-02-2018, 08:13 PM	#2
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,232	Overpriced garbage that will melt when the first nuke hits

01-02-2018, 08:28 PM	#3
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	I have a survivalist friend and asked their thoughts. First comment, Anything rei is overpriced. . if its a good unit try to go direct from manufacturers. I go to rei and basspro because i like to look and touch objects... Then i photo them, go home and buy online. Then, Its cheaper at biolite.com

01-02-2018, 08:33 PM	#6
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	More comments Looks like a nifty unit. I guess the main considerations would be: In what conditions would it be used (u something bigger for snow or alpine environments) ... Is the energy /usb really required? If your camping with your car next to you you can use a different rocket stove and charge usb of car 12v And is weight an important factor (backpackers and hikers may ve counting every pound.. This one is 7 but you can get amazing alpine level stoves at 3lbs) If its for people who like camping in yosemite in spring etc then sure... Looks great Oh the other thing is it intended for heat or fir cooking Because you can cook on this fine But since it uses twigs it must be constantly manned Ie you can go to sleep expecting heat all night I have a handbuilt rocket stove in my yurt... It takes 2x4 even 4x4 wood no problem But still have to add wood ever half hour. So cooking = great Need heat.... Get a collapsible box stove She ended by saying she may get one to test