Post by jojo on Mar 19, 2014 21:57:10 GMT
I've checked and it isn't April 1st. I'm pretty sure I'm not dreaming.
I've just found a gadget which claims to be a camp stove, using twigs for fuel which will also charge a phone for example.
I'm not suggesting anyone goes out and buys one. It's just that it's one of those items that we can imagine as kids, yet never really do much about.
From what I can gather, it has a small fan inside, which spins in response to the heat generated.
How well the unit will stand up to heat, how long any flame will last using twigs, how the electronic parts, not to mention the cable insulation will avoid being melted is perhaps something for experience.
But it's certainly neat!
Come to think of it, it is apparently possible now to have wireless power, albeit, short range.
Next year it'll be anti-gravity fields I suppose.
I've just found a gadget which claims to be a camp stove, using twigs for fuel which will also charge a phone for example.
I'm not suggesting anyone goes out and buys one. It's just that it's one of those items that we can imagine as kids, yet never really do much about.
From what I can gather, it has a small fan inside, which spins in response to the heat generated.
How well the unit will stand up to heat, how long any flame will last using twigs, how the electronic parts, not to mention the cable insulation will avoid being melted is perhaps something for experience.
But it's certainly neat!
BioLite CampStove
• Unique camping stove and power solution in one
• Powered from twigs, pinecones and other renewable biomass
• Charge your gadgets on the go
No Fuel to Buy or Carry
The beauty of the BioLite Campstive, is that you can use it without anything other than twigs and bits of wood that you collect on your journey. You don't need to carry any heavy or expensive fluids or gas. It's quick to light, fast to boil and simple to use.
Charge Your Gadgets
The stove works by converting heat generated from the fire into usable electricity. Using thermoelectric technology, BioLite Stoves convert heat to electricity that powers a fan to make the fire ultra-efficient. The extra electricity can be used to charge small electronics like mobile phones and LED lights. You can connect your phone, tablet or other gadgets to the stove to charge while you boil the kettle or cook your breakfast, Unlike solar energy, you can generate energy on-demand, without the need for sunlight. The USB port provides 2W of power at 5V, charging devices from LED lights to smartphones.
• Unique camping stove and power solution in one
• Powered from twigs, pinecones and other renewable biomass
• Charge your gadgets on the go
No Fuel to Buy or Carry
The beauty of the BioLite Campstive, is that you can use it without anything other than twigs and bits of wood that you collect on your journey. You don't need to carry any heavy or expensive fluids or gas. It's quick to light, fast to boil and simple to use.
Charge Your Gadgets
The stove works by converting heat generated from the fire into usable electricity. Using thermoelectric technology, BioLite Stoves convert heat to electricity that powers a fan to make the fire ultra-efficient. The extra electricity can be used to charge small electronics like mobile phones and LED lights. You can connect your phone, tablet or other gadgets to the stove to charge while you boil the kettle or cook your breakfast, Unlike solar energy, you can generate energy on-demand, without the need for sunlight. The USB port provides 2W of power at 5V, charging devices from LED lights to smartphones.
Come to think of it, it is apparently possible now to have wireless power, albeit, short range.
Next year it'll be anti-gravity fields I suppose.
