BioLite CampStove 2+ Camp Stove
$199.95
|The BioLite CampStove 2+ is a biomass camp stove that burns sticks, twigs, or pellets while generating electricity for USB-chargeable devices. It also includes a 100-lumen FlexLight, because apparently a small pile of twigs now has an IT department.
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At a glance
One-line verdict
This wood-burning camp stove turns found fuel into dinner and USB power, provided your idea of packing light does not exclude 2.06 pounds of clever metal.
Best for
Campers who want one stove to boil water, run a small light, and top up USB gear without carrying fuel canisters everywhere.
Skip it if
Skip it if you need a featherweight stove or plan to cook with heavy cast iron like you are filming a frontier drama.
The full picture
The BioLite CampStove 2+ is aimed at the particular kind of camper who sees a dead phone and a pile of twigs, then refuses to accept that these are unrelated problems. It burns biomass—sticks, twigs, or pellets—to cook, while producing electricity for compatible USB-chargeable devices. That is an objectively ridiculous sentence, and also a fairly compelling bit of camp engineering.
We picked it as the clever, more involved alternative to a plain camp burner. The 3,200mAh battery, 3-watt USB output, and included 100-lumen FlexLight mean the stove has a job after the water is hot. Phones, cameras, and lights can all be charged from it, which makes sense for campers trying to reduce the number of separate little gadgets rattling around their bag.
There is real practicality behind the party trick. BioLite specifies a 4.5-minute boil time for 1 liter of water, four fan speeds, and compatibility with kettles, camping pots, and pans. The packed size is 5.0 by 7.91 inches, so it is not a giant backyard appliance impersonating outdoor gear.
Still, this is not magic wilderness Wi-Fi. At 2.06 pounds, it asks more of your pack than the tiniest stove options, and it has clear cookware limits: no heavy cast iron and nothing wider than 10 inches. Our verdict is that the CampStove 2+ earns its complexity for people who actually value the charging and lighting ecosystem; everyone else may simply be buying a very clever way to boil water.
The Irresistible
- It burns sticks, twigs, or pellets while generating electricity, giving camp chores an unusually productive second act.
- A 3,200mAh battery and 3-watt USB output can support most USB-chargeable phones, cameras, and lights.
- The included 100-lumen USB-powered FlexLight turns the stove into a compact cooking-and-lighting setup.
The Clever Part
- BioLite specifies a 4.5-minute boil for 1 liter of water, which covers coffee, freeze-dried meals, and the sacred morning ritual of pretending you are not cold.
- Four fan speeds provide adjustable airflow for the biomass fire.
- It works with kettles, camping pots, and pans, and packs down to 5.0 by 7.91 inches.
- The box includes a stuff sack, firestarter, USB cord, FlexLight, and instructions, avoiding the classic outdoor-gear treasure hunt for one missing essential.
The Fine Print
- At 2.06 pounds, the CampStove 2+ is a substantial addition for anyone counting every ounce.
- Biomass fuel means you need suitable sticks, twigs, or pellets rather than the tidy predictability of a fuel canister.
The Reality Check
- BioLite does not recommend heavy cast-iron cookware or cookware wider than 10 inches, so this is not the stove for bringing your favorite full-size skillet into the woods.
Buyer questions answered
What is the BioLite CampStove 2+?
The BioLite CampStove 2+ is a biomass camp stove that burns sticks, twigs, and pellets, and generates electricity for USB charging. It is camping cookware with a small, practical side hustle.
Does the BioLite CampStove 2+ use wood?
Yes. The BioLite CampStove 2+ uses biomass fuel, including sticks, twigs, and pellets.
Does the BioLite CampStove 2+ charge USB devices?
Yes. It has a 3-watt USB output and is compatible with most USB-chargeable phones, cameras, and lights.
Does the BioLite CampStove 2+ generate electricity?
Yes. The BioLite CampStove 2+ generates electricity and includes a 3,200mAh battery.
How fast does the BioLite CampStove 2+ boil water?
BioLite specifies that the CampStove 2+ boils 1 liter of water in 4.5 minutes. That is a respectable turnaround for a stove fueled by what was recently lying on the ground.
What comes with the BioLite CampStove 2+?
The package includes the CampStove 2+, FlexLight, stuff sack, firestarter, USB cord, and instructions. The 100-lumen FlexLight is USB-powered, so the setup arrives ready for a very organized patch of wilderness.
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