How To Make the Smallest MINI STOVE for UNDER $1 - Perfect for Camping & Survival

[@LastBushSurvival]

Materials & Tools Used: ✅ Screw Lid Tin: amzn.to/3VjW6on. ✅ Mini Skewers: amzn.to/40SMYus ✅ Steel Ball: amzn.to/3UZFr9d ✅ Rotary Tool: amzn.to/4hPZ0L0 ✅ Torch: amzn.to/4fLucK9

[@CaravelClerihew]

I like that you said this is under $1 and get the lid alone is six times that amount.

[@rustyshackleford9557]

@@CaravelClerihew I believe Dollar tree has small tins @4 for 1.25 The big problem is that we have forgotten how to scrounge for stuff. Too prideful to dig in a dumpster. Too simple minded to improvise

[@rustyshackleford9557]

@@CaravelClerihew a round pebble or marble and some old wire. I used the wire from an old marker flag.

[@williamcaggiano8584]

Came here to say the can of soda alone is more than a dollar lol​@@CaravelClerihew

[@RoughWalkers]

Not really bushcraft if you have to buy it online You and most other youtubers clearly dont understand what the word means It doesnt mean buying everything from ebay Irs a survival hack at the very most but it aint bushcraft and youve just proven that Your missleading your subs and your viewing and i find it embarrassing that you and other youtubers do this Totally fake

[@sar4x474]

I’m impressed by this tiny stove. I’ve used alcohol stoves for years with varying effectiveness. The boil time was respectful.

[@michaelosmon]

13 minutes is pretty good for that little thing. Very clever. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience

[@eightrfarinas8450]

13 minutes run time??

[@WHJeffB]

@@eightrfarinas8450 It burned for 13 minutes on a fuel charge, he timed it in the video. If you want something that'll burn longer, use a bigger metal tin. They come in other sizes.

[@Richard-f4b4r]

I'm going to make one of these for my mini kit! Love your channel and thank you for the video!

[@LastBushSurvival]

Hi Richard! That’s awesome! If you have any questions while making it, just let me know, I’m happy to help. Thanks for always showing love and supporting the channel, it really means a lot!

[@Richard-f4b4r]

@@LastBushSurvival It's kind of you to offer. If there's such a thing as scouting anymore where they actually do camping, I think your videos would be excellent for an instructor to have their students work on!

[@Roblovesbushcraft]

Definitely in the UK, we have scout groups all over who go camping regularly ​@@Richard-f4b4r

[@paulhorn24]

Thanks a lot for including the metric system for everyone outside the USA (which is literally the almost the whole world, but let‘s not focus on this, rather let‘s unite in enjoying the last remains of Nature as long as it‘s possible). Great realisation and filming, no voiceover necessary! Nice editing, too. Thanks!

[@A.Wolf88-t9m]

Clever idea for the cup support.

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thanks! It took a bit to plan it out but on the end worked great 👍

[@eltonv8tao]

@@LastBushSurvival what a diameter the side holes ?

[@kevincrain7499]

I love learning more about camping hacks, survival tactics , and kill traps.

[@LastBushSurvival]

Glad you’re enjoying the content! Always good to be prepared!

[@toddhelwet4401]

Me too

[@FlintStryker]

Very clever. Can you please explain the purpose of the little ball bearing? Why put the hole in the center of the cap, only to block it. I didn't see any change in the flame. Many thanks!

[@steann1]

I think it’s a filler hole… but not needed to burn flame.

[@hulabiker21]

In a penny stove it’s a filler hole, but a penny stove is a sealed container, this has a screw lid, so you don’t need the hole to fill it. Maybe it’s a safety thing to ensure there’s a release mechanism if too much pressure builds up inside.

[@FlintStryker]

@@hulabiker21 That would make sense. A safety valve of sorts in case the heat caused the internal pressure to rise too high. Maybe it has nothing to do with flame regulation. I have a Trangia. It is naturally vented at the bottom of the fuel well. Thank you!!

[@wes326]

Allows the stove to pressurize so the vapors come out the holes?

[@tballa8750]

It serves three functions. Firstly it is a hole that can be used to fill the stove with alcohol for fuel. It is faster than letting it cool so you can open it. Secondly, it acts as a simple way to light the stove by putting enough fuel in the divot to cause the rest of the fuel to boil. Thirdly, it acts as a pressure relief point. The bearing rests on the large hole and keeps pressure in the stove. Once the pressure builds it pushes the ball up just enough to keep the stove from exploding but still keep the jets pressurized.

[@percyrodriguez-moran5181]

Best thing that makes sense in this KZbin videos, thanks for sharing....

[@karsyfer]

Nice portable mini "stove"! And quite versatile too. Just watch out for any leaks/spills with alcohol, if you're using this kind of combustible. It could be (more) dangerous if there's no cotton filling on the inside.

[@LastBushSurvival]

That’s true but adding filling would reduce the capacity, I prefer to leave it like that and be careful with it 👍

[@benjaminmclaughlin4746]

​@LastBushSurvival a good stuffing to add that will help make the stove burn more efficient would be brass or stainless wool. The coarse stuff like you see in a stainless scouring pad. Doesn't take up much room, adds heaps of thermal mass and helps spread out the fuel.

[@twostep1953]

That pink paste reminds me of shining Army brass with Brasso and newspaper (before moving to cloth).

[@felipebatalha2712]

why does it need to have a little ball in the center?

[@LastBushSurvival]

The steel ball helps stabilize the flames, and if too much pressure builds up, it will escape by slightly moving the ball.

[@LastBushSurvival]

It also helps to fill the alcohol, is the same as the penny used in the soda can stoves

[@felipebatalha2712]

@ oooh I got it, thanks!

[@QingAiri]

To close the middle hole so that the flame can become more focus on the side

[@jamescoffey4891]

...pretty sure for flame dispersion/ combustion control...

[@rogerwade9141]

Excellent video, THANK YOU❤❤

[@LastBushSurvival]

Glad you think so Roger, thank you!

[@Jonc85]

Really good. Don’t know why you don’t find small things like this in good camping shops! Thanks!

[@LastBushSurvival]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[@niconico4114]

because who needs a stove that only boils one cup of water, and it takes 10 minutes inside. outside in cold weather it wouldnt boil anything or would require a messy, difficult, and dangerous refill. these stoves are cute, but essentially useless.

[@Jonc85]

@@niconico4114 I disagree. This is a cheap and quick “last minute” trick (as clearly implied by the skilled creator. However people who like to camp and travel light LOVE this kind of thing. If nicely engineered, even a small increase in size would not put me off. Building a wind break around it or simply using in it inside the tent fly/tarp, would be a really handy little heater for low impact, low visibility simple heating of a cup of water for food / drink. If you want large propane cookers then may I suggest you are on the wrong channel.

[@HuntCreekBushcraft]

@Jonc85…. Well said! 👍

[@de.d.wijayachannel7794]

I have mini tank merk mountainhiker max 35 gram gas in indonesia price IDR 230K

[@PoshMurder]

Have you tried putting some cotton above the items, inside the container, before closing it? It could prevent rattling of the little ball, and double as something to soak in the alcohol for a smaller, yet possibly longer lasting flame? Just thinking out loud!

[@giulianobrandao8448]

I really liked this one.

[@flolan2]

Hi, is it possible to have a slower fire, perhaps by drilling only 3 or 4 holes around the circumference (+ central hole) ? Thanks !

[@techguy9023]

Caldera cone works well in wind and is efficient. It’s a pot support and wind shield in one cone that directs all the heat to the pot.

[@DIEmicrosoft]

Like a Kelly Kettle?

[@GereonOstermann]

​@@DIEmicrosoftNo. The Caldera cone is a conical windshield that fits snugly around its mating cup/pot, which is a normal cup/pot. A Kelly Kettle is a special kettle with a central chimney in its middle, along the vertical axis of the kettle. It is more than just a windshield, as it also incorporates the chimney-effect for improved updraft.

[@mtthriller03]

Really love this channel - Even though most will not have a practical use for these things, it'd be a fun project to do with the kids. On a other channel I watch, the creator uses the optional Closed Caption feature to annotate what he is doing. This protects the peaceful "Just watch" style of the video, but also helps viewers understand what is happening. For instance, I would love to understand how you wrapped the tin can around the skeweres without it unraveling on you. Keep it up!

[@johnmoore5174]

Great video. I learned something new today.

[@LastBushSurvival]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stefanklecha450]

Well done👍🏻 Greetings from Germany!

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thank you! Greetings to you from the Basque Country!

[@user-lastoutlaw]

сначала подумал, что горелка заводского изготовления, круто!

[@loneoutdoorsman]

That's awesomely clever! fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@MommaBear360]

That's pretty cool. 👍

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thank you!

[@StitchJones]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@Roblovesbushcraft]

Fascinating, and Thankyou for showing us how to make these little beauty's 😊

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

I use a penny instead of a ball bearing. Also little tin cans are free after you use what is in them.

[@wunderbar-q6y]

0:59 can you tell me what that paste is? is it for cleaning up?? i love ur work btw

[@LastBushSurvival]

Hi, thank you! Is metal polishing paste 👍

[@MrAmos777]

Love from India ❤🤗

[@LastBushSurvival]

Hi! Nice to have you here, love back to you!

[@MrAmos777]

@LastBushSurvival Thanks ❤🙏

[@tapeglue8315]

Though these alcohol stoves seem safe enough, I've had one "pop" while burning and shoot flaming alcohol all over the place. Saving a few bucks vs burning the cabin down. I went back to my MSR.

[@chado_outdoors]

Really great idea! I've been looking for a new compact stove to build a kit out if another Evernew titanium pot, so ill be building this. Thank you for the links

[@Asdf-789]

That’s a nice take on the penny store design. The pot stand looks a bit short for burner efficiency - what did you find? It’s limited to 3cm height to fit in the stove. Is the gap wide enough (does your pot bottom soot black )? Being an alcohol stove one still needs a windshield as part of the setup - you could bake one from foil. Other designs swap the pot stand for a windshield with integrated pot holders - eg xboil. I reckon this stove would work even better in an xboil wind shield.

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thanks for the great feedback! I’m glad you liked the take on the penny stove design. As for the pot stand, I found that 3cm works well for burner efficiency without sacrificing portability. With the alcohol I used, the gap seems to be just the right size, and it didn’t cause any soot buildup on the pot bottom. I totally agree about the windshield, I’ll definitely try a foil windshield in the future, sounds like a great idea for improving the stove’s performance even more. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@PotatoWhyKid]

Super cool build. Looks fun and worked great!

[@LastBushSurvival]

Yeah, I’ve been trying it this week and works very well, thank you!

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Very cool, I like everything about it. As another comment about cost, yes more than a buck but I don’t care, I’m going to make one or more 😊.

[@LastBushSurvival]

I’m glad you like it! As for the cost, it actually doesn't go over a buck. I found the tin for just $0.30, and the barbecue skewers were $0.80 for a 10 pack, so it’s still super affordable. Definitely worth making it! 😊

[@tg4941]

Thats amazing.

[@afifsyaifuddin9001]

Anda sangat kreatif,, 😮😮😮❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thank you friend!

[@GeorgeEvans-bi3dm]

Very nice! Thanks

[@LastBushSurvival]

Glad you liked it George, thank you!

[@krishnananda.s1394]

Loved your content ❤👏.

[@paulkusal7929]

Thank you!

[@LastBushSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@thedolt9215]

Nice craftsmanship, buddy!

[@-joe90]

Since there are mini jerry cans, you could get one to carry the alcohol

[@LastBushSurvival]

That’s true! I’ve been experimenting, and you can store the alcohol directly inside the stove. Here’s how: take another lid without holes (it fits perfectly on the bottom of the tin) and use it to seal the tin with the alcohol inside. The lid with the holes can then be placed on the bottom of the tin for storage. When you’re ready to use it, simply swap the lids. However, this method isn’t very practical if you’re storing the pot holder and steel ball inside the tin, as they would end up sitting in the alcohol.

[@-joe90]

@LastBushSurvival Of course you can transport fuel in a container similar to that of the stove or any other type, I suggested the mini jerry can for a matter of fun and aesthetics of the miniature, greetings

[@LastBushSurvival]

Oh, I thought you meant to store in the same tins, sorry for the misunderstanding! A mini jerry can would be great! 👍👍

[@jasonjohnson6344]

Genius! Your idea for using 2 lids, one without holes would solve sealing problem when fuel is in the stove and you might be able to stack the pot stand and ball bearing in the holed lid while it’s on the stove bottom. One of my favorite designs from you. It wouldn’t be quite as small overall but would be filled with fuel. I have one of those small, SS steel jerry can flasks already and I’d gladly carry my Yukon Jack or Fireball in an empty Five Hour Energy drink bottle. Great little stove. 👏👍✌️

[@Jim_One-wl4ke]

Awesome 👏 , thanks for sharing ❤

[@Wallacewade658]

i have a qestion i built that as out of curosity but dont no if i did it corectly becouse no matter how i did iy mine would not stay lit so im not sur what i did rong but what kind of fual is used aswell as dose it need to be a air tight canister or will any do really ?

[@Friday_WasTaken]

What is the ball for? Plugging the hole / hile inly used to fill or summin? Also is shiny surface important?

[@easylee]

I too wish to know

[@FractalNinja]

It has multiple purposes, to cover the fill hole so the fuel pressure rises inside the can to push it out the side jets more, and if pressure rises too much, it'll vent out the hole under the ball by "burping". (It keeps it from getting over pressured and throwing flammable liquids everywhere). Shiny surface is not needed but it makes it look nicer.

[@stephenfisher4124]

I love it. 🥰

[@jimf1964]

My first alcohol stove was this basic design, except in Ti and pretty much fancy legs etc…. I sound it a pain in the butt, because it takes quite a long time for a flame that’s totally on top of the chamber to get hit enough for it to bloom, and during that time it blew out very easily. So if you make something like this, amd don’t plan on using it solely indoors, get yourself some integrated pot stand/wind break

[@norsefalconer]

Amazing creativity! 👍🏻😊👍🏻

[@roxrequiem2935]

I love the size and would definitely like one for budget camping, the issue I see here is that the bearing ball would be so noisy placed in a backpack. Maybe wrapping it in some cloth would help, since you can use the cloth as a potholder for hot things, like a stowing away the searing hot bearing ball, or the metal handle of the camping mug. Also silences the ball when stored.

[@Pyjamarama11]

Wow you must be a ninja if you're going to hear a 2 gram ballbearing moving around whilst you're hiking

[@roxrequiem2935]

@Pyjamarama11 I guess kinda? Ahaha. I tend to modify my gear with shock chords and bindings so everything is snug tight and nothing clacks or swings around so that when I walk through the mountains all I hear is my footsteps and nature.

[@curbyourshi1056]

Cotton wool, can be used as tinder. Never waste any space.

[@robertsteward8301]

Thank you for this. I just ordered the supplies. I have a small question: How much alcohol do you think this used for your burn time? I would like to pack in this kit just enough alcohol for 3 burns instead of packing my .5 liter trangia. Thank you

[@fatmansbushcraft]

Outstanding 👍

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@FISHUNDERTHEBRIDGE]

Class bud

[@LastBushSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

That's so neat. ✊

[@ursuprim6718]

Famtastic!!

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thank you!

[@umbrellacorp.]

Nice!. 😎👍💯 Cute. Now when Tinkerbell and I go camping she can make a cup of tea.🏕☕️🧚‍♀️

[@cmcmillan7987]

Love it! 😍

[@paulkusal7929]

Really cool, do you have plans and a list of materials?

[@LastBushSurvival]

I added the material list to the description, 0,5 oz tin and 2x3cm for each 7 pot stand legs, I don't think more details are needed to make it

[@tommkc]

i have seen these on temu for less than a dollar i think i will buy one now just to have.

[@quantumprocess5954]

Cute.

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thank you

[@shels6687]

What is the purpose of the metal ball? Thanks.

[@davesanders9203]

Cute. I'm pretty sure this is somewhere around version 45 of "how to make a small alcohol stove". I've peobably made a dozen or so. If someone learns how to make a few from "found" aluminum cans then they will be better prepared to make a small stove from whateveer they can find. (As lonh as they have a Leatherman!)

[@LastBushSurvival]

Haha, yep, I hear you! It’s like the endless quest for the perfect small stove, but each version adds something new to the mix. You’re totally right though, knowing how to make one from "found" materials really steps up your prep game. And a good Leatherman always comes in handy for those kinds of projects!

[@দোকানঘরdokangor]

নাইস 🇧🇩🇧🇩❤️❤️❤️

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

Ingenious

[@seangraham3389]

Awesome video, love your content. What is the blue handled tool with the ball on the end you use? is that something you made yourself?

[@ericmanseau2382]

How did you connect the kabob skewers to eachother?

[@Morobenas]

I just made a one but i dont know why it doesnt burn but i made the holes bigger and even without the ball it still deosnt burn maybe i need to use other fuel cuz im using spiritus

[@kalingashop2074]

That's happened to me too. I don't know why... i did exactly like in the video, but it didn't burn..😢

[@danielharrell7086]

What kind of alcohol are you using? It would be cool to find a small container for the alcohol and both could fit in altoids sized tin.

[@WHJeffB]

Generally it's Denatured Alcohol, which is often labeled "Fuel" on the can in your big box building supply stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc...). For a container... Any chemical resistant plastic squirt bottle will work. You just want something with a cap that will stay on the bottle in your pack.

[@walter9236]

Very impressive little stove! 👏👍 Since I build some other type of alcohol stoves too, I wonder if this one burns clean enough to not leave any soot on the cup?

[@kurtmcdonald7113]

The soot buildup is mostly from your choice of fuel. Do not use isopropyl alcohol, use denatured alcohol. It not only burns cleaner, but it's cheaper too

[@StoneCircleExotics]

Genius... 👏

[@LastBushSurvival]

Thank you!

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Ok, it looks like I have another project. 😊👍

[@LastBushSurvival]

Nice! I’m here to help if you need anything, just leave a comment, and I’ll reply as soon as possible. Enjoy building! 😊

[@angloedu5499]

I found one for free! Someone forgot to take theirs with them when they left the campground. I did post on Facebook but no one claimed it, it had a unique logo on it, it had a Arizona green tea foil. It was also a bit taller and larger and it could use a wick with some crisco oil in it to use as a temporary heater . But this tiny design is definitely just as cool and compact.

[@Sarpiente]

Amazing

[@LastBushSurvival]

Glad you think so, thank you!

[@trevorstynes8200]

Might be a dumb question, but what's the little steel ball for?

[@WHJeffB]

I have the same question... Other than plugging the fill hole and stretching out the burn time, does it serve any other purpose?

[@Funtoos93]

Subscribed 👍👍👍

[@adityaschavali]

What is the purpose of the small steel ball sitting in between the fire?

[@LastBushSurvival]

It helps stabilize the flames, and if too much pressure builds up, it will escape by slightly moving the ball.

[@jackspratt44]

I made several from coke cans. You cut 2 coke cans and put the bottoms together and drill holes. Before you put them together you put cotton in there. Then pour your alcohol in and light it up and put a coin in the center.

[@WHJeffB]

They make the type of tin used for this stove in different sizes too... But I've seen the Coke can stoves and they work well enough.

[@eazy2hate]

Yes literally everyone knows this 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 dude thinks he is smart 😂

[@FractalNinja]

Make sure it's a pre 1987 penny that's full copper, the newer zinc alloy ones can melt 😅

[@jimichan7649]

Good job: Those tins are over $1 each now and the skewers are $0.45 each.

[@marcusvinicius2022]

01 você sempre trazendo novidades top de grande utilidade.e sempre muito bem explicado.nota 1000 rei da preparação

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you

[@vishalkamdar6335]

what is that ointment and property of alcohol??

[@LastBushSurvival]

I'ts 96% Rubbing alcohol

[@harsorarahuljain]

Which fule you use

[@LastBushSurvival]

96% alcohol but you can use any other liquid fuel for stoves

[@makhtar9029]

Which fuel did he use?

[@LastBushSurvival]

96% alcohol

[@jamesm.5125]

What does the ball bearing do?

[@LastBushSurvival]

The steel ball helps stabilize the flame, and if too much pressure builds up, it will escape by slightly moving the ball. It also helps to have a hole to fill the alcohol more easily, is the same as the penny used in the soda can stoves 👍

[@BravingTheOutDoors]

Awesome

[@joseoliveiradasilva5398]

This save lives!

[@LastBushSurvival]

I hope it can help someone, thank you!

[@AlejandroRamos-dz5xb]

Oh yea that's the stuff

[@katakurimingo]

I’m quite a kid that likes some weird stuff like your anywhere match and this

[@LastBushSurvival]

That’s awesome, glad you’re liking the videos!

[@wilsonnkwan]

Why the middle metal ball?

[@sarai3055]

What's the BB for?

[@donsaidmardianto3021]

Is that alcohol?

[@ListeningLibrary.g]

すごい👏

[@AmanwidnoNeym]

can you make the same thing but instead of alcohol it should be used oil?

[@nickolasthefrog]

An oil lamp uses a wick. Be mindful of what you burn in it.

[@anonymously241]

Can I use diesel ⛽ my friend? 🔥

[@nickolasthefrog]

Needs a wick or a generator loop. Your coffee will taste like diesel. All your gear will smell of diesel for a year. Combustion byproducts will be harmful.

[@TrasherBiner]

what's the ball for?

[@acrowsnest_t6630]

sooo, am i the only one thinking you can make tee or coffee anywhere like this?

[@LastBushSurvival]

You can 👍

[@Carnyx_1]

There is a lot of slight-of-hand in these videos. I am going to make this one, although I suspect it will not actually work (just like the other one doesn't). Trickery in this video notice so far: When he test fits the stand peice in the container, that's nto either half of the actual container. OK, just noticed, the tins he's using are not the same ones in the link he provides, so it's the same tin he's using not the tin he says to order. When he wraps the aluminum can around the stand peices to for a joint, he's doing something to make it stay there that he's not showing us. Notice how he wraps the aluminum and tghen the video cuts, and then he let's go? He provide a link to 7mm bearings, which he initially uses and then switches to a smaller bearing in the video. Why provide the link to something you don't use? After I make this I'll post back here what I found. I am not optomistic. OK, I made it and tested it. The result were... OK. It technically works. It boiled a cup very similar or maybe identical to the one in the video in about 8 minutes, but... The stand is the weak point. It can barely support the cup with the water in it and the flames make the metal wire in the stand glow and get even weaker. My cup fell just as it started boiling because the stand failed. I do like the size and for boiling a single cup of water it works. Best of all it seems like it would fit in a US milspec canteen pouch pocket. I don't know if it could boil a 1 Qt canteen cup I am certain the stand could not support a canteen cup full of water.

[@frankrosebrock4424]

Thanks for pointing out the weaknesses and for testing it. Just one more of these vids which bullshit it's viewers.

[@243WW]

nice

[@everready19373]

If you use a windscreen and a lid it'll boil a lot faster.

[@RealAmericanSanta]

It only costs a dollar to make if you already have everything, but if you dont, its about $87 to make when you buy everything at walmart. But , you can make like 200 of them, so theres that

[@taufikhidayat6121]

What is the diameter of the can?

[@antonioc.b.desouza4564]

What's the function of the metal ball????

[@LastBushSurvival]

The steel ball helps stabilize the flame, and if too much pressure builds up, it will escape by slightly moving the ball. It also helps to have a hole to fill the alcohol more easily, is the same as the penny used in the soda can stoves