BioLite CampStove 2+ Complete Cook Kit Review

After using the BioLite CampStove 2+ for 4 months living out of my van, I have some thoughts. If you've considered purchasing a wood-burning camp stove before, this video is for you!
I overview:
- How the stove works
- What sets it apart from the competition
- What I liked
- What I didn't like
- Durability and sustainability
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TIMESTAMPS
00:24 How I Tested the Stove
00:58 What is the BioLite stove?
02:00 What's included in the Complete Cook Kit
03:20 How the stove works
04:02 How to assemble the stove
04:20 The purpose of the battery and fan
06:07 Battery charging power
06:32 Pot/Kettle overview
07:50 Grill overview
08:33 What I liked about using the BioLite stove
09:58 What I didn't like about using the BioLite stove
12:38 Sustainability score
14:40 Is the BioLite stove right for you?
15:10 Like and subscribe

[@maximusssmith6017]

Ive got this same set and ive added a a fire brick from a pizza oven and cut in to a little round puck and works really really well

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

Oh interesting! Very cool

[@theonlyrick]

Useful, thanks

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

So glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching :)

[@stevenpoels4639]

Using bio lite stove for 10 years now....,i have my 3the now ,and they last me for years of almost 150 days a year....the lit of the cookpot gets brithel and brakes into pieces on time,have my second cookingpot and lit is alredy braking a bit....cool video....enjoy the biolite....i love mine.

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

I am so glad to hear how durable they are and that they are long-lasting. This is my first one, and I have certainly enjoyed it so far. Thanks for watching!

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

Use can add gas adapter and a space between two body or it melt the electric peltier generator

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

The body too small expose flame may scare the fire fighter

[@ghq113]

How do you start the wood pellets, they give you some starting cubes, but I’m figuring you used something else, they don’t recommend gas, lighter fluid, so what is your best way

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

Great question! I use a fire-starting cube each time I use the wood pellets. I believe they sell some, but you can also buy them at most grocery stores.

[@ghq113]

Fire starting ? Cube, I’ve never saw that at any grocery in Nv, fire cubes, for stoves as fuel; you got a name of , item,
How bout fire starting rope, black beard stuff, ok I’ll try rope,

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

@@ghq113 any natural fire starter like a cube, rope, or stick would work. Just google "natural fire starter," and a few options should pop up. I believe you can also order them directly from BioLite for use in their stoves.

[@TheGreatLakesRealtor]

How much does the thermos and the stove itself weigh?

[@TheGreatLakesRealtor]

HA! Never mind You just answered my question.

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

The stove weighs 2.06 lbs (935g) 😀

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

@@TheGreatLakesRealtor Oh good!

[@pavlitoboombito]

How long it takes to charge battery from zero?

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

If you're relying on the fire to charge the battery, it takes anywhere from 2-3 hours to charge it. The fire needs to be at the highest temp for this charge time.

[@theoutdoorminimalist]

@@user-vt7yy5ey3t great tips! Thanks for watching.