BioLite CampStove

The BioLite CampStove revolutionises the way you prepare meals outdoors, allowing you to cook or boil water while also converting heat to electricity – whether you're at a campsite, in the park or on the beach.

Bringing the latest in thermoelectric technology to UK campers, this innovative and high quality stove burns twigs or wood pellets to cook or boil water while converting heat to electricity at the same time.

BioLite’s CampStove will free you from reliance on gas canisters, keeping them out of landfill and reducing your carbon footprint. This is the first stove that can be used to recharge smartphones, GPS units, MP3 players and digital cameras – all while cooking dinner or boiling water for a brew. Just 20 minutes of charging will provide 60 minutes of talk time.

Thanks to its folding legs and removable thermoelectric generator (which slots inside the stove), the BioStove packs down to 8×5 inches. It’s easy to carry on longer hikes and family camping trips as well as days in the park or on the beach.

Technical specifications

Packed size: H: 8.25″ x W: 5″ (21cm x 12.7cm)

Weight: 33oz (935g)

Fuel: Renewable biomass (twigs, pinecones, wood pellets or anything else you can find)

Fire power output: Peak: 3.4kW (low) 5.5kW (high)

USB power output: Powers most USB chargeable devices including smartphones

Charging time: iPhone 4S (2G): 20 minutes of charging provides 60 minutes of talk time. Charging times may vary according to the device and the strength of the fire.

Boil time: 4.5 minutes to boil 1 litre of water. This varies according to the strength of the fire.

Fuel quantity: 1.6ox (46g) of wood to boil 1 litre of water

In the box: BioLite Stove, Firelighter, Stuff Sack, Instructions, USB Cord (for internal battery charging)

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