Check out our Ask an Engineer video on compatibility as well as our growing database. If you have succesfully charged a device, please email us at info@biolitestove.com so our list can grow.

The BioLite CampStove uses a small internal fan to create airflow, which, in conjunction with our uniquely designed fuel chamber, creates an ultra-efficient fire with highly improved combustion.

The heat generated by the fire is converted into electricity in our Power Module which automatically recharges the lithium ion starter battery which, much like a car, kickstarts the fan at the very beginning of your fire. Surplus electricity powers a USB outlet allowing you to charge small electronic devices.

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If you have charged your battery using a USB charging outlet for two to six hours, you can consider your battery successfully conditioned. If you are unable to connect the battery to a USB source, you can light a fire to condition the battery, however, it may take longer to charge a device.

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The CampStove is compatible with most devices that can be charged through a standard USB port. This includes cell phones, smartphones, MP3 players, LED flashlights, headlamps, and rechargeable battery packs, among other devices. Please note that not all manufacturer’s products may be included.

Charging times vary by device, as well as by the strength of the fire and other variables like outside temperature. For an Apple iPhone 4S (2G), 20 minutes of charging with a strong fire can provide you with 60 minutes of talk time.

It is recommended that you condition your battery before your first use for optimal performance.

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This is normal at the beginning of your fire. The HI setting on your fan will not turn on until a hotter fire has developed as the higher speed can blow out a weak flame.

If you have been running a large flamed fire for at least ten minutes and the HI setting will still not turn on, contact BioLite.

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Avoid damp/wet wood as this creates prime conditions for smoky fires. Same goes for leaves. If a twig bends instead of snaps, chances are it is from recent breakage and the internal moisture will create smoke as well.

Additionally, avoid blocking the jets in the stove and overcrowding the fuel chamber as these can prevent the fire from catching successfully.

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Carefully lift your pot or pan, and add dry fuel as needed.

During a full burn, the CampStove can boil one liter of water in as little as 4.5 minutes. While every fire will be different, hardwoods like maple, oak, or hickory will burn longer while softer woods like fir or pine will require more feeding.

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The CampStove has a limited 1-year warranty, but is designed for years of use when maintained properly. When used regularly, the fire will charge the lithium ion battery for thousands of cycles of use – please contact BioLite if you think your battery needs to be changed beyond normal wear and tear.

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To attach, place base of adaptor by side closest to Power Module. Press front firmly and snap into place for secure fit. Allow for stove to cool completely prior to removal.

Please note the adaptor is for pots 3.75-4.25 inches in diameter only - do not use adaptor for larger pots.

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The HomeStove is currently not available for individual retail purchase. Our HomeStove distribution is presently focused on developing world countries. We are currently launching large-scale pilot programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. In the future, we hope to make the HomeStove available for sale on our website. If you'd like to receive updates on the HomeStove, please sign up at Contact Us Page.

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We certainly do. You can watch it here:

One of our most popular questions to date! We have been overwhelmed by the positive response of our customers and we are currently working around the clock to fulfill all orders as quickly as possible.  As soon as your item is shipped, you will receive an email confirmation as well as a tracking number for your order.

Please note that all customer service resources are currently working to expedite the shipping process and individual emails concerning shipping dates will be responded to in a similar fashion to the answer above. If you have specific questions regarding your purchase such as credit card information, personal info changes, etc, please contact us at support@biolitestove.com

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Yes, we ship internationally. The price per stove is $129.00 USD + Shipping cost (the checkout page gives an estimate to your location). International shipping charges cover only what it costs us to get you your stove. Import fees may be charged by customs agents at the time of delivery (including import duties and local taxes, such as VAT). Check with your local customs office for details on import fees.

We are continually working to find the most affordable shipping methods available.

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We have lots of other FAQs in our expanded section (See right-hand bar) that can direct you to a variety of categories. We have answers for everything from how to properly clean a CampStove to how to share stories of your own with BioLite.

Please help us manage email volume by visiting the rest of our FAQ section before sending a message to the BioLite Support Team. if you have an inquiry that has not been addressed, we will be more than happy to answer.

Sitting directly on top of the BioLite CampStove burn chamber, the Fuel Intake Lid from the BioLite Portable Grill allows you to directly feed the fire while continuing to cook your food. Close the lid and the flames are spread up through the grill body. The vortex flame of the CampStove creates three temperature zones (HI, MED, LO) satisfying any typical grilling need. You can see more about the component parts here.

No, the BioLite Portable Grill is intended for use with the BioLite CampStove only.

Improper usage can result in damage to the product or personal injury. (don't do it!)

Yes, it's portable! With the legs folded, the BioLite Portable Grill packs down to 3.5 inches tall by 12 inches wide and weighs only 1.9 pounds. Combined with the CampStove, that puts your whole system around 4 pounds - as a frame of reference, most tabletop grills weigh anywhere from 8-20 pounds on their own, not including the charcoal or propane you'd need to carry.

The BioLite Portable Grill is designed to sit directly in the CampStove Fuel Chamber - thanks to the sloped Grill Body, drippings run down and burn off in CampStove fire. As with any grill, please use caution when cooking fatty foods as these can result in flareups.

No, the BioLite Portable Grill is designed to have only food placed directly on top of the grill. Pots and pans may cause damage to the grill.

It is absolutely normal for discoloration to occur after using the BioLite Portable Grill. This is due to exposing the materials to extreme heat differentials; it will not affect the performance of the grill at all. To minimize oxidation, always dry the Grill thoroughly after cleaning and keep the Plastic Cover on when not in use.

Grill body, Flame Spreader, and Grill Grate can be cleaned with warm soap and water. Dry immediately after cleaning. If necessary, use a scouring sponge for stubborn grease. Store in dry area and keep Plastic Travel Cover on when not in use.

The BioLite CampStove uses a small internal fan to create air flow which in conjunction with our uniquely designed fuel chamber creates a highly efficient fire. The heat generated by the fire is converted into electricity in our Power Module- that electricity then a) recharges the lithium battery used to power the fan and b) is sent to the USB output to charge small devices.

This is normal at the beginning of your fire. The HI setting on your fan will not turn on until a hotter fire has developed as the higher speed can blow out a weak flame.

If you have been running a large flamed fire for at least ten minutes and the HI setting will still not turn on, contact BioLite.

Like a car, your BioLite CampStove contains a battery to aid in easy startup. Before first use, we recommended that you charge the battery with an external power source. Just use the double-ended USB cable included in your package to connect to a standard USB port on your laptop or a USB wall charger.

The light around the USB port will flash orange while charging. Charge your stove for 6 hours. The light on the power module may change to solid orange but your stove should be ready for initial use. If you cannot condition the battery via USB, you can light a fire in the chamber to condition the battery, but it may take longer before USB is available to charge a device.

If the stove is unused for more than six months, repeat these steps to ensure your stove’s battery is properly charged. See our instruction video or full instructions for more details.

Watch our instruction video to see the CampStove in action. Just as in starting any fire, it’s important to use dry wood. If it’s recently been raining, you may want to carry a little dry wood with you to get the fire started. Loosely fill the CampStove with twigs, without blocking the jets on the side of the fuel chamber.
We recommend using firelighters, and we’ve included some inside your package. After putting some twigs in the stove, just light the firelighter on one end and let it start burning. Then place the firelighter carefully inside the fuel chamber.

If you don’t have firelighters, you can also get the fire started by placing small twig shavings, dry grass, or birch bark at the top of the stove after filling it with twigs. The smaller shavings can be lighted with a match, and will help ignite the twigs.

After lighting, wait 10 seconds, and then push the power button on the CampStove. This sets the fan to LO and starts the flow of oxygen, which will help your fire get started quickly. The fan will not operate at High Speed until the probe senses heat.

It’s most important to choose wood that’s dry. Avoid wood that’s green or rotten, and use twigs that are dry enough that they snap cleanly. Twigs from hardwood trees, like oak or hickory, will burn hottest and cleanest. Softer woods like pine or fir will burn well, but the stove will require more feeding and will create more soot. We recommend avoiding leaves, as they can be smoky.

When starting the fire or coaxing the fire from embers, use the LO fan speed. The LO speed is also good to use when you’ve let the fire burn down for simmering. When the fire is hot enough, you’ll be able to use the HI speed. While the fan has the ability to greatly increase fire efficiency, the high setting can blow out a weak flame.

When the fire is well-established, you can begin to add larger pieces of wood. Hardwoods (birch, maple, hickory, oak, etc.) will burn longer than softwoods.

If it’s windy, position the stove so the flame is blowing over the stainless steel fuel chamber rather than in the direction of the plastic power module.

The CampStove works very well in the cold, because the power generated is based on the heat difference between the flame temperature and the ambient air. The CampStove can be used in damp environments and light rain, but should not be used in heavy rain, to protect the electronics inside the power module.

The time to boil will depend on the heat of the fire you’ve built. With a typical fire, 1 liter of water can reach a boil in less than 5 minutes.

To simmer, just let the fire burn down, and push the power button to set the fan speed to LO.

Carefully lift your pot or pan, and add dry fuel as needed.

Choose pots and pans that are no more than 10" inches in diameter and no more than 8 pounds when fully loaded. Any metal cookware (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium) will work with your CampStove.

The CampStove is designed for clean combustion, but all woods burned in the stove will create some soot. Pitchy pine will create the most, and hardwoods like maple will create the least. The best way to minimize soot is to let the fire become well-established and hot before putting on a pot. Any soot on the pot can be wiped off with a moist rag.

To make cleaning up even easier, you can use the campfire trick of soaping up the bottoms of your pans. Use a bar of soap and a little water to get your hands soapy, and then smear them on the bottom of your pot or pan before cooking. As you cook, the bottom will turn black, but will rinse off easily under water when you’re done.

On average, it may take 5-10 minutes before it’s ready to charge. It will take a little longer if you’ve recently been charging other devices, or if you haven’t properly conditioned the battery before your first use.

The CampStove is compatible with most devices that can be charged through a standard USB port. This includes cell phones, smartphones, MP3 players, LED flashlights, headlamps, and rechargeable battery packs, among other devices. Please note that not all manufacturer’s products may be included.

Charging times vary by device, as well as by the strength of the fire and other variables like outside temperature. For an Apple iPhone 4S (2G), 20 minutes of charging with a strong fire can provide you with 60 minutes of talk time.

Weight: 2.05 pounds/935 grams
Fire Power Output (peak): 3.4 kW [LO mode], 5.5 kW [HI mode]
USB Power Output: 2W @ 5V [max continunous], 4W @ 5V [peak]
Time to boil 1L water: Varies based on strength of fire. With strong fire, 4.5 minutes.

View full specs here.

Let the fire burn down to cold ash. Dig a small hole for the ashes, and pour water over them before covering with dirt.

The power module will turn off automatically as the stove cools. To manually power off, hold the power button for three seconds. After manually turning the fan off, it may automatically turn back on if the stove is still hot. This protects the electronics inside the power module and ensures that embers burn down to ash.

Wait until the fuel chamber is cool before storing the power module inside. This is necessary to protect the plastic from heat.

Power module: Remove the orange plastic power module from the fuel chamber and wipe it down with a damp cloth with soap and water. DO NOT submerge the power module in water or get it excessively wet.

Fuel chamber: Wipe out with a nylon brush as needed. The pot stand at the top of the fuel chamber can be wiped off with a damp cloth and dried well. The fuel chamber can also be washed in a dishwasher. Dry very thoroughly.

Store your CampStove in a cool, dry location, avoiding excessive heat. Keep out of the reach of children. If the CampStove goes unused for more than four months, we stongly recommend re-conditioning your starter battery by plugging it into your computer for 2-6 hours using the yellow USB cord provided in your box.

The CampStove is designed for easy maintenance and care. Please contact support@biolitestove.com for any specific maintenance or repair needs.

1. Use dry fuel whenever possible.
2. For hottest and most efficient fire, make sure that there is space between the pieces of wood, the holes on the side of the Fuel Chamber are not blocked, and all wood is entirely inside Fuel Chamber.
3. To avoid excessive smoking, use small twigs to restart a fire from embers.

Wood pellets are a good fuel option when you are unable to gather biomass at your location.
Never put liquid fuel in the BioLite CampStove.

If you have charged your battery using a USB charging outlet for up to six hours, you can consider your battery successfully conditioned. If you are unable to connect the battery to a USB source, you can light a fire to condition the battery, however, it may take longer to charge a device.

1. Insufficient fire. Solution: Add more fuel to fire.
2. Battery not charged. Solution: Add more fuel to fire to charge battery.

1. Check cable connection. Unplug cable on both ends and try again.
2. Unplug cable on both ends. Hold power button for 3 seconds and wait for the Power Module to automatically turn back on. When charging capability restores, replug cable.
3. If problem persists, contact BioLite.

Charge battery by plugging Power Module USB connection to computer.
If there is no flashing light, please contact BioLite

You will be responsible for all shipping charges and any import fees that may be charged by customs agents at the time of delivery (including import duties and local taxes, such as VAT). Check with your local customs office for details on import fees.

If you are ordering CampStoves as gifts for holiday and shipping directly to your recipient, they may be asked to pay COD duties and fees upon arrival- please plan accordingly.

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BioLite has a 1-year limited warranty. Please see instructions for making a warranty claim here.

BioLite has a 30-day refund policy for new, unused CampStoves. This is valid only for purchases made through biolitestove.com Please visit our refund policy for instructions on making your return. For purchases made at authorized retailers, check with your local store for their policies.

One of our most popular questions to date! We have been overwhelmed by the positive response of our customers and we are currently working around the clock to fulfill all orders as quickly as possible.  As soon as your item is shipped, you will receive an email confirmation as well as a tracking number for your order.

Please note that all customer service resources are currently working to expedite the shipping process and individual emails concerning shipping dates will be responded to in a similar fashion to the answer above. If you have specific questions regarding your purchase such as credit card information, personal info changes, etc, please contact us at support@biolitestove.com

Yes, we ship internationally. The price per CampStove is $129.95 USD and Grill is $59.95 USD plus Shipping costs (the checkout page gives an estimate to your location) and taxes and duties. International shipping charges cover only what it costs us to deliver your stove. Import fees may be charged by customs agents at the time of delivery (including import duties and local taxes, such as VAT). Check with your local customs office for details on import fees.

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If you do not see your country on this list, we currently do not ship there at this time. Please note we are continually working to find ways to bring our CampStove to more destinations around the world.

The HomeStove is currently not available for individual retail purchase. Our HomeStove distribution is presently focused on developing world countries. We are currently launching large-scale pilot programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. In the future, we hope to make the HomeStove available for sale on our website. If you'd like to receive updates on the HomeStove, please sign up here.

Our CampStove and HomeStove are united by the same thermoelectric technology used in both models. Our product engineers work on both lines and are dedicated to bringing you the best experience possible. Currently the sales of our CampStove division help us do the work we do with HomeStove in developing communities. So if you’re a CampStove user, you can know that you’re helping contribute to clean energy solutions around the world.

BioLite started back in 2006 as a side project for founders Alec Drummond and Jonathan Cedar who were inspired to find a better way to design a CampStove.

Thermoelectric. Our stoves convert heat to electricity that powers a fan to make the fire ultra-efficient. Surplus electricity can be used to charge small electronics like mobile phones and LED lights.

Awesome! We’d love to see it. Please email us photos, links to video, recipes, etc. at stories@biolitestove.com. Don’t forget to give us the location and date (month, year) of where you were!

We’re always looking for smart people. Check out our jobs page for more information.

BioLite is more than just camping – beyond the additions of tailgating or a portable bonfire, we’re also a great resource for preparedness. With BioLite, you can stay charged when power lines are down or purify water in a snap.