Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ reviews the Biolite CampStove. The Biolite Campstove, an innovative product that not only provides you with a efficient way to cook/purify water but also charge small devices such as smartphones and headlamps.

SPECS:

Weight: 33 oz (2lbs 1 oz)

Dimensions: (Packed) 8.25 inches High x 5 inches wide

Fire Output: LO setting, 3.4 kW, HIGH setting 5.5Kw

USB power output: Max continuous: 2W@5V, Peak 4W@5V

Compatible Devices: Most small USB chargeable devices such as smartphones & Headlamps

Charging Time: Iphone 4S, 20 minutes=60 minutes of talk time

Boil Time: 4.5 minutes = 1 Liter of water

This is a great item for anyone, preppers can get redundancy in their power as well as cooking and water purification while campers and hikers can recharge their phones while in the great outdoors.