BioLite CampStove 2+ Review: Cook and Charge Anywhere
Imagine boiling water, cooking your meal, and charging your phone—all using just a handful of twigs. That’s the promise of the BioLite CampStove 2+, a wood-burning stove that turns fire into electricity. For off-grid campers, survivalists, and anyone tired of carrying fuel canisters, this clever stove offers a futuristic twist on ancient firecraft.
What Is It?
The BioLite CampStove 2+ is a portable wood-burning camp stove with a built-in thermoelectric generator. As you burn biomass (like sticks or pinecones), it converts the heat into usable electricity that can charge devices via USB while also powering a built-in fan to improve combustion.
In short: it’s part stove, part power bank, part survival tool—and 100% conversation starter at any campground.
Key Features
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Burns sticks, twigs, and other biomass—no gas required
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Integrated thermoelectric generator produces 3W of power
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3,200 mAh internal battery stores power for later charging
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Smart LED dashboard tracks fire strength, airflow, and battery
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Lightweight and compact at 2.06 lbs
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Compatible with BioLite cookware like the KettlePot and Portable Grill
Performance in the Wild
Firing up the CampStove 2+ is surprisingly quick—just load it with small sticks and light it like a regular campfire. The built-in fan kicks in automatically, giving the fire an instant turbo boost. Within minutes, you’ve got enough heat to boil water or cook a small meal.
In our tests, the stove reached boiling point in just under 5 minutes using only foraged twigs. Meanwhile, the USB port charged a smartphone from 10% to 40% while cooking—a big win for tech-reliant campers.
Cleanup was simple, thanks to minimal ash and no messy fuel residue. The stove cooled down fast and packed neatly into its included stuff sack.
The App Experience
No companion app here—and honestly, it doesn’t need one. The CampStove 2+ is all about analog utility with digital flair, thanks to its intuitive LED dashboard. It tracks burn strength and fan speed in real time so you can get the most efficient fire possible.
Best For
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Backpackers who want to ditch fuel canisters
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Off-grid campers or survival preppers
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Eco-conscious adventurers
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Festival campers or beach picnickers
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Anyone who loves gadgets with real-world utility
Final Verdict
The BioLite CampStove 2+ isn’t just a stove—it’s a power hub, a survival tool, and a campfire conversation piece all rolled into one. While it’s not ideal for group cooking or wet conditions, it’s a standout solution for solo explorers who want tech that feels like magic.
Rating: 9.1/10
Sustainable, smart, and seriously fun—perfect for modern adventurers who pack light but think big.
