BioLite Campstove, Interesting little gadget

[NissanGQ4.2]

Looks interesting, wonder if its worth the money

http://www.biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/

[Cuppa]

I guess it might be worthwhile if you carry a phone when you are bush walking for longer than your phone battery lasts. If vehicle camping plugging into the vehicle, or using solar would be much less stuffing around. It's a nice idea, but not that practical for most folks I reckon. The power output isn't enough to charge my iPad.

Talking of gadgets, I was thinking these were a good idea at $30 a pop. http://www.lifestraw.com.au/

Cuppa

[NissanGQ4.2]

Agree with you cuppa, But I don't have solar or power in the vehicle, one day maybe :)

Like your find, that would be great to have in the car for a backup

[BigRAWesty]

Very neat toddie.. $130 I'd give it a crack..
This is how the they make the electricity..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/136-8W-TEC-Thermoelectric-Cooler-Peltier-12V-2pcs-/130434584487

I was going to make a console cooler from them...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[BigRAWesty]

I guess it might be worthwhile if you carry a phone when you are bush walking for longer than your phone battery lasts. If vehicle camping plugging into the vehicle, or using solar would be much less stuffing around. It's a nice idea, but not that practical for most folks I reckon. The power output isn't enough to charge my iPad.

Talking of gadgets, I was thinking these were a good idea at $30 a pop. http://www.lifestraw.com.au/

Cuppa

Your life straw has a buddy in a pen shape. You leave it in a bucket of water and uv kills the germs..
Amazing technology...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Cuppa]

Agree with you cuppa, But I don't have solar or power in the vehicle, one day maybe :)



You must have a ciggie lighter. That is good for 10w, more than double what the gadget makes. I just paid $15 for a Griffin Powerjolt to charge my ipad whilst we drive.

Cuppa

[Winnie]

I've got a Griffin charger with two USB outputs on it, it's awesome.

[NissanGQ4.2]

You must have a ciggie lighter. That is good for 10w, more than double what the gadget makes. I just paid $15 for a Griffin Powerjolt to charge my ipad whilst we drive.

Cuppa

I think I do, might even still work *L*

Will look into the Powerjolt, thanks Cuppa

Still be a great gadget for bush walkers

[Stropp]

Looks very interesting, might get one when the grills are available, or eBay have the stove but a lot dearer.

[Drewboyaus]

I love the idea that burning trees is green........
Interesting concept but given I carry unleaded fuel around to run my 'troll, I can use that in my Coleman dual fuel drives and lights.
Quite good if you're out walking though.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[taslucas]

You must have a ciggie lighter. That is good for 10w, more than double what the gadget makes. I just paid $15 for a Griffin Powerjolt to charge my ipad whilst we drive.

Cuppa

ya got ripped cuppa! lol http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-NEW-Griffin-PowerJolt-Dual-Micro-USB-Car-Charger-for-iPhone-iPod-Galaxy-/130850473983?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e774bc7ff

[Cuppa]

ya got ripped cuppa! lol http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-NEW-Griffin-PowerJolt-Dual-Micro-USB-Car-Charger-for-iPhone-iPod-Galaxy-/130850473983?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e774bc7ff

Dunno 'bout that mate. If you check out the output you'll see that the one in your link only puts out 2 x 1amp. This is insufficient for the later iPads (ipad3 onward) which need a higher output or they take a wet week to charge. The one I got has 2.1amp single USB output. (& came with a lead).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130844295779?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2140wt_1114

When looking I also realised that there are quite a few 'non genuine' Griffin Powerjolts on eBay, which have poorer internal construction & fusing. For the sake of a few dollars I'd rather buy genuine to protect my ipad. I'm not suggesting the one you linked to is a fake, but the ones that say they do not come in original packaging almost certainly are.

Cuppa

[Winnie]

That's the one I got Lucas, it's good for charging phones and gps but like cuppa said bigger toys like ipad won't charge

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[jack]

ya got ripped cuppa! lol http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-NEW-Griffin-PowerJolt-Dual-Micro-USB-Car-Charger-for-iPhone-iPod-Galaxy-/130850473983?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e774bc7ff
Damn, ordered one last night - didn't read the fine print.
(Forget the quality, feel the price)

[Stropp]

yes i got caught with the lower powered one and couldnt work out why the ipad wouldnt charge until i was told to check charge rate :( bought a new more exy one all good now.