Miniature Stoves For Power Outages, Emergencies, Survival

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[@RelaxingRainWalker]

I really appreciate the effort you put into this video; I'm truly thankful! I have quite a bit of experience with alcohol and twig stoves. First off, it's important to never use an alcohol stove and a Heet stove simultaneously. While there’s no CO2, it can produce some harmful fumes. Secondly, when using an alcohol stove, always opt for 91% alcohol, as 70% doesn’t burn hot enough to efficiently boil water-it could take nearly 20 minutes or more! The Trangia stove works best with the simmer ring attached to help control the temperature. As for my twig stove, I’ve used an alcohol saucer for cooking, along with fuel tabs and, of course, wood. The twig stove is incredibly practical since it can burn a variety of fuels, including twigs, alcohol, fuel tabs, wood chips, and gel. Plus, it folds flat for easy transport. Thanks again, and God bless!

[@kissurviva8035]

I built my own lightweight wood fired stove it is made for outside use camping or hiking . It can burn up to 2 in diameter 4 inch long woods floor fuel . It will heat up to 3 feet all the way around the stove it will boil 2 cups or 500ml of water in 7 minutes it has a built-in damper, and cooking grate only weighs 2.5 lbs or 1.7 kg the great flips to add more wood fuel i built it for fun and I'm cheap. It doesn't fold down , it does serve basic cooking and heating needs. Have a wonderful day, great content, Sir.

[@HidingFromStupid]

I will comment here because i cant find the other video. I had watched the video where you cooked with tuna can using rubbing alcohol. 2 days ago i ran out of propane and dont get my check until tomorrow. I had no way to cook until i remembered that video. Thank you for making that video , it kept me from starving

[@rightbro]

Starving?

[@HidingFromStupid]

@rightbro that's what I said

[@eadlondon-nm2uy]

This is the second of your videos that I've watched - they are really wonderful, thank you so much. You are very clear, and very thorough. The quotations from the Bible are great too. May God bless you in these challenging times 🙏♥️

[@shirleytan1575]

My first time here. I like what you like too and have been using one for all my camping trips and picnics for many years now. Its compact and easy to get the butane gas here. Just perfect for my solo cooking everytime 🤗

[@robschaller9061]

The pure outdoor "stove" you should look at is a Kelly Kettle... They are SUPER fast at boiling water and with the attachment you can cook on them. The base camp version can boil 1.6L of water in less than 3 minutes

[@gamingtonight1526]

I have two butane gas hobs. Which are perfectly okay to use indoors with ventilation, a C02 checker and a fire extinguisher!

[@funker419]

I went old school. Picked up a Sad Cast Iron Kerosene Stove at a local flea market. Manufactured around 1900 by Union, Gardner Massachusetts. Works great with cast iron pans and skillets.

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Yes i have used dragon stoves in uk military. They are issued with ration packs. Not for serious cooking, but heating beans or having a brew. You can blow out these blocks and re use later. You can use solid fuel and hexamine too. The tragia unit is designed to fit into a trangia unit, not as stand alone unit. Like trangia 25, 27 ,28 etc

[@chachab9239]

Your common sense wisdom and approach is much appreciated. Thank you so much.

[@lindasue8719]

For the little wood stove at the end, it looks like the flame was everywhere. Maybe a bit breezy that day? A little collapsible windbreak might help focus the flame. I love the look of that Trangia miniature kitchen! I especially like that it looks so stable.

[@dianabenobo]

The mini reminds me of the time I experimented successfully with heating a 100 ml moka pot standing on a leggy trivet over a Ford 2.5 L valve lifter filled with denatured alcohol. It was neither cold nor windy over my kitchen stove top, so it was just enough to do the trick!

[@thedarkriver1]

I really like the Trangia. You can keep the fuel in it on the go. Thanks for the reviews👍 More vids on the alcohol burning trangia please. Frying eggs would be 👌

[@Garboon1]

We've been thru blackouts and we always use buddy burners..smaller ones in the small tuna can and larger one in the large tuna can...also we have a 2 burner Coleman camp stove..husband refurbished it with new parts..have gallons of white gas or Coleman fuel so everything's good...an inside cooking stove is the toilet paper and alcohol setup..we used the Coleman stove and buddy burner in the garage with the windows open...so much better than cooking outside in the snow..we have winter blackouts up here....summer we made a rocket stove just to do something different than a Weber grill..

[@FrugalShave]

A better test for emergency use is to test your gas stoves at their most efficient settings. Fuel conservation is key for emergency situations. You can wait 15 minutes to boil and double the number of times you get out of one can of fuel.

[@naomimartinez7395]

The miniature alcohol stove fits into the UCO candle lamp nicely.

[@aunttriciaattic]

Thank you so much I didn't know there were so many

[@karenr67]

I agree with your choice.

[@donfrost9457]

First time commenting, only the 2nd video of yours I've seen. (The 1st referenced this vid) The captions got you a subscription and I look forward to seeing what else you have/will put out! A really nice stove comparison. Appreciate all the effort that you put into this video to give us the range of info you did. I have carried an Esbit style folding stove for decades as it's small size and flexible fuel. We carried hexane and trioxane fuel tabs in the service, back in the c-rat days, but you can use gel, alcohol or twigs with varying degrees of efficiency.

[@Merrywidow55]

Very helpful, thank you!!

[@anniegetyrgun8741]

Please do the video involving the Trangia mini kitchen soon? Ive just got one and I’m nervous about using it properly

[@marilyn2]

I recently purchased the GSI stove for camping, and I'm very happy with it. It's simple and works well.

[@asmith7876]

The Biolite stove is ideal for outages, burns wood but also can charge your phone or headlamp.

[@lindasue8719]

I was curious if you or any of your viewers have thoughts on how to stop pots from sliding on the tiny backpacking stoves (those tall ones you demonstrated). That's my main reason for not liking to use them. It makes sense they would be slippery: you've got those metal element (support) edges against the smooth surface of a metal pot. I guess if the bottom of the pot has some texture that might help. I've also thought of using a tiny cast iron pan, but I worry about the weight making it even less stable. Great video! I'm just a sucker for these little stoves😂

[@Paul-d6m]

Good video, thanks. I would recommend using the propane adapter on a butane stove if higher output would be desired, and boiling times will be reduced. Just be careful not to over drive. Second if you are in colder weather butane will not flow well if at all.

[@jerryroe1438]

I have about 30 camp stoves some bought some homemade and your favorite is my favorite too

[@msdella4253]

I greatly appreciate this video 😊 Many thanks for the useful info God bless the USA 🇺🇸 Coffee 💰💰💰coming your way

[@neelaa2080]

Thankyou for this great effort

[@jaysbaby2012]

We wanted a way to cook and bake, so we purchased a camper stove with a oven from marketplace for like $75.....It has a cabinet built around it with some handles to make it portable...Just hook up the lp tank and its ready to go.

[@ChefPrepper]

That is awesome!

[@Merrywidow55]

My Dad left me his Coleman stove with oven he loved it. It is now part of my prepper supplies.

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

That’s a great idea…it’d even be great for an outdoor kitchen.

[@ML-uk6lu]

Good information. Thank you.

[@danielmoose1273]

Cool, Pleasant Video ... Thanks, Man 🙂. Since I'm 65, And Always Cooking For 1, I Made A Single-Burger Charcoal Grill By Cutting The Bottom Out Of A Quart Paint Can. I Drilled About 7 Evenly-Spaced (~3/8" Dia.) Holes Around The Side, Near The Lid End For Air, And It Works REALLY Good. Between 8 And 10 Briquettes Lets Me Cook With A Nice, Hot Fire For About 2 Hours ... Plenty Of Time To Do Hot Dogs After The Burger. Setting The Can Inside A Cheap Stainless Mixing Bowl For Spark Safety Lets Me Use This Rig On My Indoor Back Porch, Any Season / Any Weather, And Just Let The Smoke Rise Up Into The Attic And Out Through The Vents (Or Attic Fan, If You Have One). If You Want A Steak Instead Of A Burger, Put The Charcoal In The Stainless Bowl Instead, And Bingo 🙂. This Setup Is Handy, Small, Safe, Splatter-Free Grease-Wise, Versatile, Cheap To Use, And Really Hard To Beat. Cheers 🥃🥃 🙂.

[@Zanthum]

I've used one of the square red butane stoves before. I really like it. It has most of the capability of a full size butane stove but is much smaller. I only wish butane cans were more readily available and cheaper. It's not ultralight by any means, but is a good balance between function weight and size. As I recall I made coffee daily for a week and heated up several cans of beans on a single canister. It's been a couple years so don't quote me on that.

[@johnstewart3318]

I too find this to be an excellent camping stove. I can get several days of meals from one $3 butane can

[@jenniferpetrellicarslearni2265]

I'm interested in using a butane stove. Once I put the canister in do I have to keep it going until the whole canister is used up? Or do I have the option of turning it off and saving some of the fuel for needing it next time? I'm sorry if this is a dumb question but I've never used one before.

[@eadlondon-nm2uy]

​​​@@jenniferpetrellicarslearni2265 (This is referring to the larger, single burner butane stove, that can take normal size + weight cooking pots). I've not put my stove into use yet but from what I've read and watched, no you do NOT have to use up a whole cannister of gas. I'm not sure exactly what the mechanism is when you remove a canister from the single butane or propane stove but there is a small lid that you replace on the cannister. But if you are using the stove for a day or three, I'm wondering if it's ok to just leave the cannister in. I'm assuming that when you switch off the gas after cooking, the stove mechanism has closed off the gas from the cannister.

[@jenniferpetrellicarslearni2265]

@@eadlondon-nm2uy thank you

[@daphnelhunt]

The Trangia does have a simmer ring in the snuffer lid, so you can reduce the heat by partially opening it and putting it on top.

[@jeffmorga7111]

🎉🎉the small stoves, that requre a small fry pan??. Keep in mind, you can use.. Wood, rocks, to hold a fry pan.. They are all good stoves, you see wood burning takes time, and smoke/smoke smell atrack's attention to your location.. And causes animal movement, .. Sheild those flames from the wind, is always faster.. Great vidio..i liked all..😊 Thanks😊 ❤god bless you all..❤

[@patriotordinance9695]

Great job .👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@frankhoffman2962]

The little brass stove is worthless as an alcohol stove but surprisingly works very well as a small oil candle using lamp oil or kerosene. I used mine along with a good Dietz lantern through the last 2 hurricanes I went through.

[@AwkwardHistory]

I’m interested in the alcohol stove as a car comfort backup for Midwest winter emergencies. Thanks for the rundown.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

I made one for my car that I tested for portability & reliability, in 10 degree weather for my car, travel, or home. Just be sure to crack the car windows every so often. I made it out of a a stainless steel kitchen utensil holder which is 5.75h x 5”w, made a handle with a center notch and swings down 3”. I drilled seven 3/8” holes one half inch from the top. On the bottom on the can is a bunch of 1/4 inch holes. About one inch from the top are larger holes for air intake. You operate the heater by placing the wickless sterno on a 5” pan, then th can on top. You can save all the work by getting a stainless steel can with all the holes already drilled. All you have to do is drill larger some os the small drain holes on the bottom and be done. Hope this helps.

[@rddavis1988]

Great video thanks. I believe that last mini alcohol stove also fits as a replacement to the Uco candle lantern. God bless.

[@cindymccafferty8346]

In the event of a power failure, you can use a full size natural gas stove. You will have to light it with a match though. For lighting stoves and tall chimney novena type candles, you can use a piece of spaghetti. Light the end of one with a lighter and use it down deep in the candle or rocket stove so your hands won’t get burned. As for the sterno stove, you can get the sterns in bulk at a Costco or Sam’s Club store. Caterers use them to keep the food hot at banquets. I’ve used the Gas One stove in the background and it is excellent. You can get lesser brand name butane stoves like the Gas One and Coleman stove at an Oriental food store cheaper. Asians use them in their homes in place of big stoves.

[@nickcasolino8903]

Did you try a Tuna can alcohol stove? It cost pennies to make. It is based on the Fancy Feast cat stove design but much sturdier. It uses an Esbit fuel tabs, Alcohol fuel. It doesn't need a stand. It is great for an Emergency. During winter, you might need to warm up the stove by passing the flame of a match or a lighter for a few seconds.

[@williamtinlin9789]

Your videos get better all the time ! Thank you for sharing more great info !!

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

I have used the lexada stove with Alcohol burner and found that to be my favorite way and love the option that wood can be used if need as well as the liquid gel as option as well

[@BUYBOTH]

I like BCB products (stands for Brown's Cough Bottle if you're curious) and I have about a half dozen of their dragon stoves. They work well and so inexpensive I stocked up. For fuel I use defunct US military gel fuel packets. I have a case load of those.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Thank you for doing these tests. Something else important is pest control like mouse traps. (If bug in) if treking dont need but mosquitoe spray may be needed.

[@ronhawkins8604]

Nice overview of an assortment. I just bought a dual burner propane one from Walmart for $15. I probably have too much "just in case" stuff considering i made a concrete rocket stove years ago that i could cook on if the world really went to crap

[@brucenykson6184]

Want to boil 2 cups of water fast with wood ect. get a Kelly Kettle. 3 to 4 minutes to boil unless the wood is wet. Uses very little fuel and you can cook on it after a fashion. Check it out.

[@georgethayer3533]

I have one of the little propane stoves myself but I got the adapter to go from the small canister to the large green canisters it lasts longer

[@raymondlaneader8413]

Now do it outside with wind or rain or snow on the ground! How well will they work ten?

[@kathleenmaddox2346]

Thank you!

[@kennethwilson8633]

That tiny alcohol stove is actually used in chemistry labs for heating test tubes and stuff. They make a nice toy or lamp.

[@catlandstraysandferals2844]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !!!

[@williamdelmar3964]

I use a propane bottle adapter for my very old white gas Coleman stove. I can use white gas or unleaded gasoline if need be but propane is EASY. (The CO monitor is an excellent safety tip.)

[@CrackerFL]

Nice video! I suggest for the square alcohol stoves, add perlite. It lengthens the burn time. Im a little scared about the orange mini butane stove due to the butane canister isnt protected from the heat. Denatured alcohol doesnt smoke (Heat brand) were rubbing alcohol will.

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Those are all fine to boil water for tea, but in long, real emergencies, like a hurricane, you want to actually cook food, not just boil water. The stove needs to support a 1+ quart pot or a skillet. Having a stout, separate metal pot support stand is important, and not too hard to improvise with a big can and a church key. Don't think a mini stove will save you in a major emergency. If recovery drags on, fuel availability is a consideration, as is boiling quantities of drinking water. Really. a mini won't do that. A one burner Coleman white gas stove will. I like the single burner that screws on top of a one pound propane bottle, but you may not call them miniature. For small stoves, a small Optimus white gas stove in its own small metal box is about the smallest that will do the job. If you have nothing else, a tuna or cat food sized can with a 1/4 inch of sand or dirt will burn alcohol. But of course, when your fridge and freezer are dead, and you are canning their contents, a nice 2 burner Coleman white gas stove is what is needed. I can't picture a pressure cooker on any of those little water boilers you showed. You can always get unleaded gasoline. HINT: Most hand sanitizer is just gelled alcohol, and can be used as fuel in a pinch.

[@STho205]

The isobutane screw on stove with a broad eye is very similar to the coleman propane bottle stove...except much shorter, especially on a 100g jetfuel can or the 250g short can. That stove is available at WalMart for $13 to $15 with a propane adapter collar and gas strut feet included. The BRS pocket rockets are tricky to cook with as they produce spot heat...meant for quick boils and won't really simmer. The small 100g butane cans are pricey at $5.59/can but fit in a coffee cup. The 250g are $6 However the small can may be refilled with a long can of butane. Only $3. It'll refill two JetBoil cans.

[@AwkwardHistory]

Very helpful

[@elaineweitz2595]

Wow ! What do you do to get the residue off the pan and not all over stuff ? 😳 thanks

[@andrewheynig2721]

To give better information should note temp of water that you started with.

[@Thats_him_with_the_daft_hat]

2:18 The dragon cooker is a superb bit of kit. Methylated spirit burns well too. If you're in a tight spot, and you keep sanitizer gel in your pack, anything over 70% alcohol will burn pretty well. Avoid scented gels as they generally produce a lot of residue.

[@geraldechelberry216]

Towards the end of the covid, I picked up a whole case of hand sanitizer for $6 at fleet farm for this reason

[@BethCatt-jq6xi]

You can also use a tuna can or chicken can

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Another great review of products people definitely need. Thank you for your time and knowledge

[@mixmediaproductions]

Biggest tip.... Have Fuel

[@larryjanson4011]

the wood stove is the cheapest way to go, as it uses a small amount of wood. that is free most everywhere. great for a grid down, or long term, maybe lighter weight hiking stove? i find this video great. as i do not have the money to “burn” testing out any stove. all of the gas stoves are the best. for flame control, cooling down, working to stay hidden, but fail for fuel supply. grid down supply issue, , just run out, not available, etc. the alcohol stoves are just a fail not enough heat. again grid down supply issue, run out, unable to find fuel?. but ALL of these stoves have a fire problem. so caution is required. think grass, forest fire. or just burn up your camp. yes i live in ca. but most of the western states have fire issues.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

im liking that music @ 21:19 BTW that tiny Alcohol Stove is as good as a Bic lighter... maybe?

[@Dimples716]

Forgive me for asking such a "beginner level" question ..... However, I've noticed that you've lit a carbon monoxide emitting, type of stove at 10:48, indoors. Are we allowed to light those types of stoves indoors, or are they strictly for camping and the "outdoors"?? I'm asking bc, when there's a power outage, I need to know if I can use this type of stove indoors, WITHOUT harming or killing myself.

[@jchiliw]

I have a Trangia alcohol burner that I use in a woodburning stove as a potstand. If I run out of alcohol, I have the option to burn twigs and sticks. I have the small butane stove also but use it for heating water only. The small burner tends to burn anything when I try to cook with it.

[@richardhenry1969]

That's basically what I have. A titanium twig stove and a alcohol stove. That seems the best of both worlds. Only thing ive been told lately is some parks have a law against any stove that doesn't have a on-off switch. They really are trying to make the outdoors and wilderness skills a thing of the past. I believe that's another reason behind the crazy prices for camping gear.

[@CrystallHowell]

I totality Agreee it's like racing horses it's only for the ritch only the poor are left to the housing projects and that's if you can get in there

[@marywright606]

did you bake with any of these? good comparison!

[@carolinevolle4825]

What stove are you using at 4:36 in this video?

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Great content. Thanks. 🤙

[@mommiedearest5337]

Great review, CP. Thanks!

[@hoosiered471]

So, the Dragon stove is just an updated Esbit stove????

[@GSIOutdoorsLLC]

Glad you liked our stove! Great video!

[@oldgeekster1]

Thank you! A fun video! The Trangia alcohol stove's simmer capability requires some experience, but it will work effectively. Trangia has a butane stove available these days which gives perfect temperature control and I really like it with their Storm cooker kit for camping. The burner snaps right in the same hole for the alcohol stove. Out in the back yard, give me a rocket stove of any kind, (I have the Gas One premium rocket stove these days). Indoors, the Gas One propane or butane stove you have is tried and true at this house after hurricane Ian - also at my Son's home a couple miles away. We tend to stick with burning butane indoors.

[@cutterboard4144]

18:22 I disagree on the Fire Extinuisher. Its a powder Extinguisher which will make at least one room uninhabitable if fired indoors. That fine salt ((NH)(HPO)) dust will fill the room, you cant breathe, you dont see anything, and in the end that dust will find its way in every small slit and hole and ruin everything. Get a foam extinguisher instead.

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Do you think igniters would be harmed in emp?

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I wonder how fast a diy rocket stove would do outdoors. From starting the fire to rolling boil of 2 cups of water.

[@Minnehaha64]

I've never tined my rocket stove, but it takes A WHILE to boil water, and a lot of sticks! I'm thankful to have it, and will probably use it in conjunction with another stove.

[@SuperWhatapain]

Thanks!

[@cece3194]

My power is out and here I am.

[@adiamondforever7890]

I bought years ago, while in Africa a diesel/kerosene stove. Optimus 1? Still on the market, and an updated version too. Somewhat larger than normal, and much bigger than my Svea 123, and much more stable. I prefer a stable fuel, so propane, jet fuel, wood, or non bio diesel preferred. Also have a Kamado cooker, but never used it yet. Have fun

[@ErwinShreck]

The miniature alcohol stove is actually a candle

[@NM88310]

solid fuel tabs should not be used in any enclosed area, can cause respiratory illness

[@Minnehaha64]

I bought a mini Solo stove about 3-1/2 years ago. I was looking for something small and compact that I didn’t need to lug around cans of fuel for. Because of my own inexperience, I didn’t realize how long it would take to heat, even just water. It is definitely better than nothing. I have also tried it inside with Sterno gel. Very slow. But it gets the job done, especially if you aren't in a hurry! We eventually switched to a propane cooktop, which will be wonderful, especially in winter! But I have options outside as well, and I think we'll be okay. Thank you for a great video!

[@cherylhill224]

What's the best stove for apartments?

[@marygallagher3428]

I agree the mini butane stove seems to work very well - plus, it's seriously cute 😉

[@cherylhill224]

Where do you get the fire emergency equipment?

[@MichaelMaruska]

Thanks you for video I use the jet boil stove I like it except for the height When I first hear the word Bush craft I thought it was about trim on her trim her name is Wendy and my name is Michael and her bush was crafted to look as a m when she look down and from my point of view I see a w After watching this video I now want to make us a coffee and snack on some warm and fuzzy 28:53

[@carmenmendez6836]

I'm saving this video, very simple, easy, with instructions and details shown. I have several of these stoves and resources for fire but have never used them but they come with instructions! But ur video is fantastic and I'm saving it for when I need a refresher to use any of the stoves. Great job and many thanks! I love ur videos, u take ur time explaining the subjects and ur voice is soothing and reassuring! Many thanks, I'll subscribe if I haven't yet! ❤👍

[@digicana]

One caveat for alcohol stoves like the Trangia - under some circumstances they can flare up in a way that is similar to a small explosion. Talking 5 foot+ tall flames. One way this can happen is if water boils over in a pot, down the pot sides, to the bottom of the pot, and splashes into a very hot stove that has been running for a long while. You wouldn’t want to run this stove indoors without an extinguisher very nearby.

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Or using Heet since it gives out poisonous fumes, don’t get me wrong I use Heet but only outdoors, if indoors I use 96% pure alcohol. Bare in mind that under fire bans when camping wether inside a trailer or a van only canister is allowed. I suppose in an emergency you’d use whatever is available but you’d be taking chances using Heet indoors.

[@fin59shaw]

Always good info, especially since you showed a wide variety. I have different stoves, my Coleman can use propane or gasoline. Butane is great for small stoves, and easy to get lots of little cans that are easy to carry if you are moving. Don't forget cast iron, like Dutch ovens, to cook with coals anywhere outside!

[@HarshmanHills]

great selection there.

[@gotdragon]

I use homemade beercan stove

[@andrewheynig2721]

All the smaller ones are basically the same using an alcohol base fuel

[@cece3194]

Can you use 90% Rubbing alcohol in the little stoves as well as 70%?

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Positive aspects of wood 🪵 burning stove is that Mother Nature aka God doesn’t have alcohol, butane, etc, easily available for re-supply.

[@ukwhitewitch]

Neither of your links take me to the correct butane stoves 😢

[@nickprague1481]

The tiny alcohol stove is really meant for use in an Uco candle lantern to make that lantern more versatile. Do keep in mind that yellow Heet burns with a clear flame and is very hard to see in daylight.

[@mbraddock1754]

Need ideas how to cook grid down indoors for family of 6 that have massive appetites. Consuming 30 lbs of food a day of fruit, veg, grains, and legumes.

[@MichaelR58]

Good informational video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

[@jessemills3845]

Used military fuel tabs, with a couple different type of holders.like the fold out wing stand