BioLite CampStove 2+ Wood-Burning Camping Stove
The BioLite CampStove 2+ is a biomass-fuel camping stove that burns sticks, twigs, or pellets while supplying a 3-watt USB output from its 3,200mAh battery. It boils one litre of water in 4.5 minutes, which is pleasingly useful for a gadget that also asks the forest to contribute ingredients.
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At a glance
One-line verdict
A wood-burning USB-charging camping stove for people who enjoy campfire cooking with a side order of cable management, provided their cookware stays under 10 inches wide.
Best for
Campers who want to cook with biomass fuel and keep most USB-chargeable phones, cameras, or lights connected to the stove’s 3-watt USB output.
Skip it if
Skip it if your camp meals rely on heavy cast-iron cookware or pots and pans wider than 10 inches.
The full picture
Camp cooking has long involved a small parade of compromises: pack fuel, pack a stove, pack a lantern, then watch someone’s phone battery quietly become a useless rectangle. The BioLite CampStove 2+ arrives with an unusually ambitious answer: burn biomass fuel, cook dinner, and provide USB power from the same compact bit of campsite engineering. We think that makes it a particularly good fit for the camper who likes practical redundancy rather than another single-purpose object jangling around in a bin. Sticks, twigs, and pellets are the stated fuel options, while four fan speeds give the stove more control than the traditional method of crouching beside a fire and negotiating with damp kindling. There is a real cooking appliance here, not merely a clever charging-party trick. BioLite specifies a 4.5-minute boil for one litre of water, and the stove works with kettles, camping pots, and pans. Its 3,200mAh battery and 3-watt USB output can connect with most USB-chargeable devices, including phones, cameras, and lights; the included 100-lumen FlexLight is a sensible example of the ecosystem making immediate sense. The caveat is that this is a stove with opinions. Heavy cast iron and cookware over 10 inches wide are not recommended, so this is not the place for a heroic skillet breakfast designed to feed an entire canoe trip. At 2.06 pounds (935 g), it also earns its place by doing several jobs, rather than pretending to be invisible in a very minimalist pack.
The Irresistible
- Biomass fuel options include sticks, twigs, and pellets, turning the nearby ground into part of the camp-kitchen plan rather than merely scenic décor.
- The 3,200mAh battery and 3-watt USB output add power for most USB-chargeable devices, including phones, cameras, and lights.
- BioLite specifies a 4.5-minute boil time for one litre of water, so the cleverness is attached to an actual cup-of-tea task.
- The included USB-powered FlexLight is rated at 100 lumens, giving the stove a useful after-dark companion rather than another loose gadget to misplace.
The Clever Part
- Four fan speeds provide a defined control feature for managing the biomass-fuel setup.
- It works with kettles, camping pots, and pans, covering the standard campsite food rotation from coffee to something vaguely one-pot.
- Packed dimensions are 5.0 by 7.91 inches (127 by 201 mm), with a stuff sack included for keeping the kit together.
- A one-year warranty is listed on BioLite’s Canadian manufacturer product page.
The Fine Print
- Its USB output is specified at 3 watts, so buyers should assess that figure against the devices they intend to connect.
- The stove weighs 2.06 pounds (935 g), a meaningful item to account for in a carefully pared-back pack.
- Using biomass fuel means the cooking plan depends on sticks, twigs, pellets, or a combination of them; this is not a stove for people who want every part of dinner sealed in a canister.
The Reality Check
- BioLite does not recommend heavy cast-iron cookware or cookware wider than 10 inches, which rules it out for campers whose entire personality is a giant frying pan.
Buyer questions answered
Does the BioLite CampStove 2+ charge devices by USB?
Yes. The CampStove 2+ has a 3-watt USB output and is compatible with most USB-chargeable devices, including phones, cameras, and lights.
Does the BioLite CampStove 2+ generate electricity?
Yes. It has a 3,200mAh battery and a 3-watt USB output for compatible USB-chargeable devices.
Is the BioLite CampStove 2+ a wood-burning camping stove?
Yes. It uses biomass fuel, including sticks, twigs, and pellets, and has four fan speeds.
How quickly does the BioLite CampStove 2+ boil water?
BioLite specifies that the CampStove 2+ boils 1 litre of water in 4.5 minutes. That is enough time to locate the tea bags that escaped into the bottom of the camp box.
What comes with the BioLite CampStove 2+?
The included items are the CampStove 2+, FlexLight, stuff sack, firestarter, USB cord, and instructions. The FlexLight is USB-powered and rated at 100 lumens.
What cookware can the BioLite CampStove 2+ use?
It can be used with kettles, camping pots, and pans, but BioLite does not recommend heavy cast-iron cookware or cookware wider than 10 inches.
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