Portable Camp Stoves at Lowes

[BroccoliRob]

I'm thinking about modifying mine with something like this to increase the pipe size for better draft.

Amazon.com

That looks perfect! Anybody got any leads on an inexpensive 3" roll-up stove pipe, stainless or titanium? Lots of options for 2-2.5", but can't seem to find anything in 3" that doesn't cost 4 times as much as the stove iteself!

 

[Butcher8]

we use an old coleman 2 burner stove - it simmers well and if we really need to tone it down use a heat diffuser ($10 online or usually $2 at the second hand store). we just bought a one burner coleman which seems to not simmer as well, but the heat diffuser takes care of that. it packs much smaller so will be our new go to for outside cooking

 

[Tell]

I have the stove running pretty good, but it wants to blow some smoke back out the front and sounds like it’s struggling for air when I have it ripping pretty good. Is that a symptom of the flue being undersized? I’m considering the 3” option but it doesn’t look like anybody’s gotten around to posting their results doing that.

Any tips from users?

 

[Choupique]

Yea, its a stack problem. If you get it rolling hard enough it'll flash out from lack of air.

I'm converting mine to 3" at some point this off season to test out. I think it's gonna rip pretty good with a proper sized exhaust pipe.

 

[svivian]

I have the stove running pretty good, but it wants to blow some smoke back out the front and sounds like it’s struggling for air when I have it ripping pretty good. Is that a symptom of the flue being undersized? I’m considering the 3” option but it doesn’t look like anybody’s gotten around to posting their results doing that.

Any tips from users?

My temporary solution has been to put the first section of pipe on then place my seek outside stove pipe over the top.

 

[Tell]

Thank you both. I appreciate it. I’ll update when I get it rigged up right.

 

[Legend]

I'm done with modifications and ready to test. My plan is to use my titanium 3 inch pipe from lite outdoors for the stove pipe.

I bought a flange off Amazon. Then cut a 3 inch hole in the top with a dremmel (my hole saw was too dull). Originally I planned to rivet but decided the stove would pack better if I could remove the flange (using goats to pack). So I went with bolts and wing nuts. Then I decided to but in a quality damper. It took a little grinding but it fits great now. And the damper can remain installed in the flange for transport.

I also cut off the decorative deer on the door. Then I filled the holes at the bottom with high temp jb weld ( I want full control over air flow).

I'll try to test it this weekend but there is no reason it should work really well now.

 

[Matt5266]

I'm done with modifications and ready to test. My plan is to use my titanium 3 inch pipe from lite outdoors for the stove pipe.

I bought a flange off Amazon. Then cut a 3 inch hole in the top with a dremmel (my hole saw was too dull). Originally I planned to rivet but decided the stove would pack better if I could remove the flange (using goats to pack). So I went with bolts and wing nuts. Then I decided to but in a quality damper. It took a little grinding but it fits great now. And the damper can remain installed in the flange for transport.

I also cut off the decorative deer on the door. Then I filled the holes at the bottom with high temp jb weld ( I waView attachment 791343View attachment 791344View attachment 791345nt full control over air flow).

I'll try to test it this weekend but there is no reason it should work really well now.

Awesome. Looking forward to hearing how it works.

 

[frozentexan]

I'm done with modifications and ready to test. My plan is to use my titanium 3 inch pipe from lite outdoors for the stove pipe.

I bought a flange off Amazon. Then cut a 3 inch hole in the top with a dremmel (my hole saw was too dull). Originally I planned to rivet but decided the stove would pack better if I could remove the flange (using goats to pack). So I went with bolts and wing nuts. Then I decided to but in a quality damper. It took a little grinding but it fits great now. And the damper can remain installed in the flange for transport.

I also cut off the decorative deer on the door. Then I filled the holes at the bottom with high temp jb weld ( I waView attachment 791343View attachment 791344View attachment 791345nt full control over air flow).

I'll try to test it this weekend but there is no reason it should work really well now.

@Legend

Wondering if you'd had a chance to run it with the new modifications and how it went?

Thanks! matt

 

[Legend]

@Legend

Wondering if you'd had a chance to run it with the new modifications and how it went?

Thanks! matt

I did run it.

I was able to get some really long burn times. It is dang near air tight now so if you were not careful you can put the fire out by choking off the inflow. My damper set up worked great.

The only thing was I struggled to get a ripping hot fire. My only thought is the door has air intakes that are pretty high on the fire box. My theory is oxygen was pulling through the top and out the pipe before it was used. Might try to make a new door some day to test the theory.

Or it was just poor wood.

All in all good little stove. And I really like not having to put it together. It even fits pretty well in a pack goat pannier.

 

[Hackleback]

I picked up a 3" collar off Amazon Im going to install and a 3" to 4" expander so I can use my existing 4" stove pipe (just 4" round duct from Lowes). Another project to complete some time.

 

[svivian]

I'm done with modifications and ready to test. My plan is to use my titanium 3 inch pipe from lite outdoors for the stove pipe.

I bought a flange off Amazon. Then cut a 3 inch hole in the top with a dremmel (my hole saw was too dull). Originally I planned to rivet but decided the stove would pack better if I could remove the flange (using goats to pack). So I went with bolts and wing nuts. Then I decided to but in a quality damper. It took a little grinding but it fits great now. And the damper can remain installed in the flange for transport.

I also cut off the decorative deer on the door. Then I filled the holes at the bottom with high temp jb weld ( I waView attachment 791343View attachment 791344View attachment 791345nt full control over air flow).

I'll try to test it this weekend but there is no reason it should work really well now.

would you mind posting a link to the flange and damper you used? Much appreciated!

 

[Legend]

would you mind posting a link to the flange and damper you used? Much appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRD4DG56?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

Imperial 3 in. D Cast Iron Damper Mfr# BM0241 - Ace Hardware

Improve the efficiency of your wood stove by regulating air flow to help control the burn rate of the fire with this Imperial Cast Iron Damper. Designed for use in 3-in diameter single-wall stove pipe, the damper features a spring-loaded handle that stays cool to the touch and is easy to rotate...

www.acehardware.com

I had to grind the damper a little smaller. And the flange is galvanized so you want to burn the galvanized off before you use it in your tent.

 

[svivian]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRD4DG56?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

Imperial 3 in. D Cast Iron Damper Mfr# BM0241 - Ace Hardware

Improve the efficiency of your wood stove by regulating air flow to help control the burn rate of the fire with this Imperial Cast Iron Damper. Designed for use in 3-in diameter single-wall stove pipe, the damper features a spring-loaded handle that stays cool to the touch and is easy to rotate...

www.acehardware.com

I had to grind the damper a little smaller. And the flange is galvanized so you want to burn the galvanized off before you use it in your tent.

Thank you sir!

 

[BroccoliRob]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRD4DG56?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_PXYAYTGFV9WF7ARPW30M&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

Imperial 3 in. D Cast Iron Damper Mfr# BM0241 - Ace Hardware

Improve the efficiency of your wood stove by regulating air flow to help control the burn rate of the fire with this Imperial Cast Iron Damper. Designed for use in 3-in diameter single-wall stove pipe, the damper features a spring-loaded handle that stays cool to the touch and is easy to rotate...

www.acehardware.com

I had to grind the damper a little smaller. And the flange is galvanized so you want to burn the galvanized off before you use it in your tent.

Looks like a great set up with those modifications! I would like to bump it up to a 3" chimney, but I don't really wanna spend $100+ on a titanium foil pipe on this "budget build" stove. Any ideas for a cheaper alternative to a 3" pipe while still be at least somewhat packable?

 

[Legend]

Looks like a great set up with those modifications! I would like to bump it up to a 3" chimney, but I don't really wanna spend $100+ on a titanium foil pipe on this "budget build" stove. Any ideas for a cheaper alternative to a 3" pipe while still be at least somewhat packable?

Sorry I don't have any good ideas. I had an existing titanium pipe.

Let me know if you find something.

 

[Athens]

we use an old coleman 2 burner stove - it simmers well and if we really need to tone it down use a heat diffuser ($10 online or usually $2 at the second hand store). we just bought a one burner coleman which seems to not simmer as well, but the heat diffuser takes care of that. it packs much smaller so will be our new go to for outside cooking

 

[CorbLand]

Looks like a great set up with those modifications! I would like to bump it up to a 3" chimney, but I don't really wanna spend $100+ on a titanium foil pipe on this "budget build" stove. Any ideas for a cheaper alternative to a 3" pipe while still be at least somewhat packable?

Ducting? You would need to burn off the galvanized coating but it’s cheap and you can get it in 2 foot sections. Could cut it smaller if wanted.

 

[Choupique]

3" exhaust pipe?

 

[frozentexan]

I did run it.

I was able to get some really long burn times. It is dang near air tight now so if you were not careful you can put the fire out by choking off the inflow. My damper set up worked great.

The only thing was I struggled to get a ripping hot fire. My only thought is the door has air intakes that are pretty high on the fire box. My theory is oxygen was pulling through the top and out the pipe before it was used. Might try to make a new door some day to test the theory.

Or it was just poor wood.

All in all good little stove. And I really like not having to put it together. It even fits pretty well in a pack goat pannier.

@Legend

Thanks for the info. Sounds like its well worth the time and few bucks for the mods. Appreciate the report and ingenuity!

Matt