- How fast does it boil water?
- It is slower than a gas stove and depends on the wood and wind. Expect several minutes for a liter with a good, dry fire and the fan running.
- What can I burn in it?
- Twigs, small sticks, and wood pellets. Dry wood burns best; damp wood smokes and slows the fan and charging.
- Can it charge my phone?
- Yes, through the USB port, but output is small and varies with fire strength. It is better for topping up a phone or headlamp than fast charging.
- Does it come with pots or a fuel source?
- No cookware is included, and you gather or bring your own wood. You need your own pot and a supply of dry twigs.
- Is the BioLite CampStove 2+ worth it?
- Only if you want wood burning and USB charging in one unit. A gas canister stove boils faster and simpler for less. You are paying for the concept, not speed.
- How does it compare with a gas canister stove?
- A gas stove lights instantly, boils faster and needs no wood gathering. The CampStove 2+ gives up that speed for fuel-free burning and a USB port.
- How big and heavy is it?
- It weighs about 2.06 lb and packs down into its own cylinder, so it fits in a car camp kit more easily than a backpack.
- Where is the BioLite CampStove 2+ Wood Burning cheapest?
- At Belk, for $199.95, as of our latest check.