THE BEST Stoves

Wheel rims from a car seem like an odd material for building a wood-burning stove, but that’s exactly what André Göbel of Create Custom Designs did, a set of old steel rims to provide the structure for a cylindrical stove inspired by Bullerjan stoves, which use bent pipes to circulate cold air from the bottom and out of its top.

This clean-burning compact stove is perfect for camping and survival needs, concentrating heat where you need it, without making a mess. It can burn wood, charcoal, or solid biofuel, and accommodates pots and pans from about 7″ to 12″ in diameter.

Weighing in at less than 2 lb., this stainless steel and aluminum stove collapses down to just 1.5″ thick for easy transport, then sets up as a sturdy stove for cooking and warmth in seconds. Its cooking chamber burns either wood/biomass or solid/liquid fuels.

Wika Technology’s FlexFire are ultra light flat pack camping stoves. They can be assembled in just a minute and can be used with wood, gas and Trangia. They’re made of temperature- and corrosion-resistant material and comes with an ashplate to prevent ground contact.

Primus’ Onja gives you two gas burners in a portable package. It comes with a carrying strap for easy transport. The gas canisters are placed inside the unit, protecting them from the wind. Its wooden lid doubles as a cutting board or serving tray.

Set up a cooking surface over your campfire or charcoal pit with ease with this easy to carry, collapsible grill. It disassembles down to fit in to a 12.4″ x 1″ stainless steel tube, and sets up in less than 3 minutes.

The new Jetboil Flash Cooking System can boil 16 oz of water in just 100 seconds, while consuming half the fuel of regular stoves. It has a thermochromic indicator that tells you when the water is ready, and an insulated koozie so you can drink straight from the Flash.

The Yabul Cook is a portable cooker that’s perfect for light camping and outdoor use. It comes with five self-heating food packs that boil water or food in 10 to 15 minutes. Its silicone body and lid can be rolled up into a compact form when not in use.

The Morphcooker is a portable electric stove with an expandable heating area. You can turn it into a grill, pan or bowl. Combine it with another unit and you can have a small oven or grill press. It also has a USB charging port and an LED lantern.