Make A Camping Stove From A Soda Can

What if your country has been invaded by communists and you have to flee into the wilds?

Or a more likely scenario - your city is hit by a natural disaster and utilities are cut off for a few days.

Or, even more likely, you're just looking for a cheap, lightweight camping stove.

If you are a backpacker you might already be familiar with the Soda Can Stove. It's lightweight, cheap, and simple to make.

There are several different designs to choose from.

A reliable and efficient stove can be made by following the instructions here.

Another method, with a description of a windscreen improvised out of a coffee can is available here. Still another version here. If you really want to experiment, check out the extensive list of stove descriptions here.

The more complex stove models require some preparation and special tools. If you are really caught unawares and need an emergency stove, you need the simplest method available:

The simplest way I've found to make a soda can stove. And yet another simple way to make a soda can stove

You can make your burner holes with a push pin instead of a drill. You will need to experiment a little bit, and will probably go through a few cans before you get it right.

With a few hours practice, you will have the basic skill down, and you'll be ready for natural disasters, communist invasion, or a couple nights in the woods.

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