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    Alright folks, there is a place for camp stoves, I love mine. But why worry about fuel in a SHTF scenario. The Hobo Stove has been well known since the 20's. There are many designs floating around the internet. Whats your favorite?

    Here is just one example...
    http://practicalsurvivor.com/hobostove

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_stove

    Or if you want to get a little more elaborate, there is wood gasification. Now thats some cool stuff.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRbr3...eature=related

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZitu...eature=related

    Or just for giggles a pocket alcohol stove.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj7PI...eature=related

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sekjz...eature=related

    Wood Gas Generators

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_gasification

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...2353533644927#

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F258s13UxfY

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    I've always wanted to build a small wood gasifier after seeing some builds on the internet.

    Problem is, I always forget to save my cans so I can piece something together. I usually remember the day after the recycling goes!

    It would be nice and light for backpacking or if you needed to heat a small pot of water. It would also be a smaller and less conspicuous fire with little smoke.

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    I like the little pocket alcohol stoves made from beer cans and a penny.

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    Really cool links. Thanks for posting!
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    I like the pocket/penny can stoves. I could see those being really useful with limited resources. The compact size comes into play when in a pack BOB etc.
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    I'm going to make that penny can stove tonight. I'm going to use cotton balls instead of insulation, punch all the holes in the can before I cut it, and use zippo lighter fluid as the fuel. I think I happen to have some head gasket RV sealant in my tool box. I'll let you know how it turns out.

    Later, I'd like to try and make that Rocket Stove and bring it up to the bunk house for use up there.
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    Penny/Can stove is built and the RTV sealant is drying on the porch. I'll fill it up with as much zippo fluid as I have left and see how long it burns. In fact, I'll also time how long it takes to boil water. Gloria doesn't think it will last long, we'll see.
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