Product Overview
A backpacking stove that accepts more than one fuel type gives you options when planning your camp kitchen. The Rothco Stainless Steel Portable Camping / Backpacking Stove works with wood and kindling, fuel cubes, or liquid alcohol. Its collapsible, six-component design keeps it packable, while the stainless steel construction suits the demands of outdoor cooking.
Choose your fuel, then position the base plate
The reversible base plate is central to this stove's fuel flexibility. Position it flat-side up for fuel cubes or liquid alcohol, or turn it flat-side down for wood and kindling. That gives you a choice between packing your cooking fuel and using wood materials, rather than committing to a stove that accepts only one fuel type.
Openings in the cylindrical base and combustion chamber let air reach the fire. This ventilation supports combustion by supplying the oxygen a flame needs to keep burning. For camping and hiking trips, it is a straightforward design that combines fuel flexibility with an airflow-focused cooking setup.
Cookware support and help tending the flame
At the top, three rectangular support arms provide a resting point for a pot or pan. The holder accommodates a range of cookware sizes, making it useful when choosing between different pieces of camp cookware. Consider how your intended pot or pan will sit on the three supports when planning your setup.
An included collapsible fire bellowing straw lets you direct additional air toward the flame. Its extended blower pipe puts distance between your face and the fire as you blow, helping you tend the burn without leaning in close. Like the stove, the tool collapses for transport.
Packs away between campsites
Once it is time to break camp, the stove's collapsible construction makes it easier to stow in a backpack. A supplied mesh carry pouch with a cinch-cord closure keeps the packed stove contained. For backpackers, hikers, and campers who want stainless steel construction and several fuel options in a portable cooking system, these are the features that define this Rothco stove.
