Easy, single can design, and one of the lightest. That’s the Groove Alcohol stove in a nutshell. Rapid bloom time of only a few seconds and no pot stand required. I like this design, here is how to make one and some points on use. What you will need for this Alcohol stove design is a single 250 ml soda can, could be an Energy drink can, or in my case, a cola can that was kicking around in my parents fridge expired since February. Can also be made with the wider cans, or any sort you like really. The trick behind this stove is that it uses the Capillary…

One of the easiest designs for Alcohol stoves you can try out is the SuperCat stove, in this article I cover how to make one and how it performs. What you will need to make this Alcohol stove is the following: This stove is very easy to build and assemble by popular design by John Woods, and that is why it is such a hit for hikers that are curious about alcohol stoves. And preferably have a cat, or somebody in their circle that has a cat. I have got a couple friends and family that have cats, so once in a while I get a delivery of cat food…

One stove that I wanted to make and try out for a long time is a DIY open Jet Alcohol Stove made from a single beer can. After many attempts and trial and error, I have found one that is relatively foolproof to make. Design and build This design is not my original idea, and is done a thousand times on the internet. I have picked up a few pointers however that I have not seen before. And I think makes this stove a lot easier to build and use. What you need to replicate my specific design are the following tools and materials: As always, be careful with sharp…

In this article I wanted to compare 5 popular types of Alcohol Stoves, and talk about the upsides and downsides of each of them. Lets light up some stoves! With the five types of alcohol stoves I will focus on my experiences with them and put them to the test, where I measure and talk about the following three focus points: Alcohol stoves tested and discussed in this article: Puck stoveSuperCat stoveFancy Feast stovePenny stoveCapillary (Rift) stove All these stoves are very lightweight, with the lightest coming in at 5 grams (capillary stove). For exact weights for each type of stove you will have to make your own, since there…

Since I live in Germany (Franken), and use Alcohol stoves a lot for hiking, I thought I make a list for where and what kind off alcohol fuel you can get in Germany. My overall favorite fuel I have found for Alcohol stoves in Germany is available at the popular Rossman drugstore. From the brand Velind. And is affordable, clean, and odorless. Netto – Cleaning products aisle Since I have a Netto at 200 meters from my house, this makes for my first stop on the list, and chances are you can find a Netto quite quickly in your area off Germany or along a long distance hike. Alcohol stove…

Since several years now I have been a massive fan off the Fancy Feast / Fancee Feast stove system, with its ease of use and construction its the best alcohol stove for most users. Here is my latest experiment for trying to improve on the original tomato paste can design. I was looking to improve on the Fancy Feast tomato paste can design since it was prone to rust. And Aluminium is a bit easier to work with in my opinion. Here is my Mark 3 variant after a bunch of fidgeting with the same concept. Previous versions and ideas That first improved Fancy Feast design used another Aluminium can…

Ever since I built my first fancy feast, I have been wondering how long it can cook for or burn. In this post, I share my experiment with the absolute max fill-up off fuel 65 grams or milliliters of bio ethanol. My fancy feast stove has quickly become my go-to alcohol stove for its simplicity and reliability, it can bring water to the boil pretty quickly, it’s easy to light, and it’s easy to snuff out with the addition of another can. And, no pot stand. All the specifications for my particular fancy feast stove can be found in my post about it. For this experiment, I’m using a homemade…

Alcohol stoves speak to hikers, preppers, and other people because they are simple, fun to use, and can be made yourself with minimal tools. In this article I dive into all the plusses, and why they remain such a popular option. Alcohol stoves come in a bunch of different sizes and types, everyone has their own favorite design and uses for them. They can be broken down into a few different types which are: My personal favorite types are the wicking variety, with the homemade Fancy Feast stove at the top of that list. For more than a decade I have been using alcohol stoves in all shapes and sizes…

Alcohol stoves are a great way to cook food out on the trail, on the water, or as an emergency stove. Here are the best Alcohol fuels you can use and where to get them. Alcohol itself everybody is familiar with, you can not however just use any alcohol in an alcohol stove and expect them to work or function the most efficiently. You have several different options to choose from, and pretty much anywhere in the world you should be able to find them easily. Here is what to use and what to look out for to use for fuel in your alcohol stove. And remember, even if you…

The Fancy Feast stove has quickly become my favorite alcohol stove, with its ease of construction, no priming, and no pot stand, it’s just a joy to use. In tinkering around and trying multiple different versions of the same idea. I have found an improvement to make it lighter and more rust-resistant. Read on for the result! Quick jump guide What my concern was with the original Fancy Feast stove using a tomato paste can, was the rust that builds up after prolonged use. Since it’s just steel typical of canned food, it will show signs of rust at some point. Due to being exposed to the heat from the…