The WoodGas Camp Stove XL

Gear Review - The WoodGas Camp Stove XL has all the features of the standard model that I tested last year. These WoodGas stoves are efficient cooking devices that burn almost any fuel that you can find in nature. Sticks, twigs, leaves and pine cones all work well with this stove, which uses a battery powered fan to force air into the burning chamber to create a robust cooking flame. The XL weighs in at 2 pounds 3 ounces, making it a viable choice weightwise for backpackers, but the overall dimensions may be considered too big. The WoodGas Camp Stove XL as well as the smaller LE model are great for emergencies. MSRP: $67.95

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