Pick one up online: amzn.to/2spkolg

Bought one last year, and even then there was a four- or five-month wait for it. These became Very popular in 2020. The Versa tends to be sold out most of the time now. This is probably part of the prevailing supply chain issues. If you don't mind waiting a few months (totally worth it), this is a great stove to have. I've burned twigs and leftover lumber scraps so far, but I picked up a bag of lump charcoal for testing. Lump charcoal will give you a hot fast fire, just the thing if you need to boil or sanitize water. Briquets are better if you need a slow even fire for cooking. Huh. I never knew that before. This prepping thing has a constant learning curve.

I got one of these exact stoves 2 years ago, I also boiled water in about 10 minutes and only used the 4 peices of wood about as thick as my finger and about 6 inch long. It is well built

This exact stove was a key purchase several years ago. I store it in a 5 gallon plastic bucket to make transport clean and easy.

I have had mine now for several years and can honestly say that if I had to bug-out, even if I only had a hand pulled wagon to carry "extra" stuff, this stove would be on that wagon! Just having the ability to cook so efficiently would make you a popular person and people would most likely be willing to share some with you if you have the ability to prepare meals for them. I am really pleased with mine, and would not hesitate to purchase again if I did not have one. If you do not already have a cooking "system", you should give this stove and it's accessories a good look, it may be just what you need! Munro

That thing looks very well built and compact but big enough to make it practical for cooking for lots of people. Great review also, if it wasnt for having so many darn cookers already this would be high on my list!

Nice. Got a StoveTec a few years ago and now with my Lodge Sportsman grill, I've got all my wood fire cooking options covered. Both fit in my fireplace, so I'll be able to process water and cook without prying eyes spotting me. If you want to go gray, rocket stoves are the way to go.

I have made a few, one in my back yard with fire bricks, (but that's a permanent installation) and a few out of #10 cans, but I have been looking at these for a more portable reliable stove. These are very well made.

A rocket stove is a must...whether manufactured or homemade. All great reasons why we have one 👍🏻

I have an original Stove Tec which I bought years ago which this one seems to be the same design. I love cooking on it so much I use it constantly in the summer. they are very durable I have had countless fires and no wear is evident really and it just keeps working great. I use a wok ring on top to lift pots/pans up a little higher, for slower cooking.

I purchased the Ecozoom and when the stove arrived the clay was cracked. Several of my friends have the stove and they did not have any issues. So, I got my money back and purchased a Survivor rocket stove. Either way, a rocket stove is a must for emergency purposes and with little biomass you can cook, clean and sanitize with little effect. Health, happiness and preparedness y'all.

Got one. Love it! Cook a whole meal on a handful of sticks that were just laying around. Once the fire gets going, only minutes, there is virtually no smoke.

We love our rocket stoves. From summer kitchen pressure canning to smoking they are very versatile. Our electric supply is iffy. If there are no wildfires, if there are no local tornados, etc. Nice for use when needed at home or in transit.

Dang I fell straight in love at first sight! Before even playing the video. I can see the great design & quality right away.

Got one on Amazon! It said last one on hand at the time, but I think they just say that to prevent people from changing their mind. Like " Oh my gosh, last one, I better hurry!"

The one I have is from another company but the job gets done just the same. Small branches and forest floor debris fueled it during our first field trip with it. Kept it hot for pretty much of the three day camping trip and it used about five pounds of dry material that we were allowed to burn. My family fell in love with it.

My wife who grew up in Philippines and would routinely do a lot of cooking in what they call a "dirty kitchen" = outdoor fire covered by shed roof etc., and she absolutely loves these , and in fact does a lot of cooking outdoors with one of these instead of her indoor Jenn-Air! Just gathers twigs, pine needles and debris from around the yard and she is cooking! Wants to bring one of these back to Philippines. An interesting comparison as far as pros and cons is the Kelley Kettle which has a sort of cooking/ water boiling function combined in one although admittedly with a less elaborate/efficient rocket stove design, non insulated, but certainly less heavy. The Kelly Kettle is still not what I would consider "ultraportable" but definitely something you can pack in a big pack like an Eberlestock Battleship, etc. I have read reports where back packers won't pack a KK, but I still like the idea of not having to rely on gathering a lot of wood for a regular fire or carry propane or alcohol fuel canisters for the ultraportable burners. As you indicated, the rocket stove is quite suitable for car camping, and we take ours on any car camping trip. We have two of each (KK and RS).

Looks pretty good. I made one last year out of a stainless 16qt pot, stove ducting and perlite. Even though I saved a little money, this looks like it would be a good investment. Light, portable, good opportunity to adjust the draft. May check into getting one.

I have the solo stove campfire edition and it's very similar to this and it's one of the best purchase I've made for my bug out bag

They are Out of Stock, I want one so bad now! In the meantime I’ll try and learn how to do my own homemade Rocket Stove, thanks man. edit: found one on amazon!

I've been using a Chimney Starter for years for hunting trips/truck camping. Great for cooking/heat. First time I saw a Rocket Stove I thought "That's a Chimney Starter ". My dad called them Charcoal Stove. Walmart has them $14.00

I have two. I love them and use the all the time. I’ve even used mine for cooking demonstrations as a banquet chef.

Boiling corn now in my Versa for freezing here in Michigan in 2020. I did not have the power ring so a Bundt cake pan ring worked great at containing/directing heat. Amazing how little fuel it consumes. Going to try the 5 gallon bucket storage mentioned in another comment. Survive what IS coming.

I accidentally about the Duration on Ebay when I hit the wrong button. I am using it now. Its amazing . I now want the Versa. It's a no fuss product

Rocket stoves are the best investment in the future...they are super for preparedness as well as outdoor fun.

Thank you so very much for sharing . I’ve just recently started to watch prepping videos.. I’ve always done a few things at a basic level naturally ..storing food and first aid and cleaning supplies...people thought I was nuts here in the uk ...not now they don’t . And so now want to go further in survival and videos I’ve watched have helped and today I kept thinking ..city prepping ..a lot coming in my head ..so tonight very late 2.30 am on YT in my recommendations was your video about 5 financial decisions and when I read your name I clicked so fast..I loved it and sub then went to this video. Wow 👀 this helped me so much..I thought the other day no good storing food what do I do if no power to cook and also I’m scared of fire . I looked at bbqs and things with gas but I have a real fear and I watched this video and I knew it was just perfect for me so I just went online and brought it and a bag and the side thing ..sorry forgot name and I feel a sense of relief now , so thank you so much . I’m looking forward to learning lots more from you . Take care .

Wow! Super timely information! Thanks Kris! I'm watching this for the first time, about 5 years after you posted it. Having seen many of your other videos, & as a subscriber, I didn't hesitate to watch this immediately when it popped up on my feed. Was just thinking about a rocket stove as a necessary addition to my small solar array. Just going into the peak hurricane season in South Florida, & had to cook with an inefficient grill for weeks after Andrew, Katrina, Wilma, & Irma. An upgrade for any disaster is surely in order! 🍀 Stay Safe, Patricia P

I bought one yesterday [9-4-2022] Suppose to arrive on Thursday the 8th. looking forward to it. And thanks for the video.

We love our rocket stove (StoveTec). Prepare for chaos, social unrest & disruptions to the supply chain. -Corey @ Prepared 2 Thrive

A big fan of Rocket Stoves. I use a Kelly Kettle (both the Base Camp and Trekker models) along with their Hobo Stoves for hiking, picnics, camping and "Just-in-Case". (including SHTF scenarios) The Kelly Kettle Base Camp boils 1.8 liters of water in under 4.25 minutes from lighting the twigs (with 2 petroleum jelly impregnated cotton balls) to a rolling boil. For camp style cooking, my 5 Quart Lodge Dutch Oven rests safely on the Kelly Kettle's Hobo Stove and many a meal from biscuits and Jiffy corn bread, to quail stew has been cooked in it. For most Backpacking, I carry the small Kelly Kettle Trekker with their Hobo Stove and Trekker Cook Set along with a Stanley Adventure Cook Set. As a backup, I also bring a wonderful old SVEA stove. (Variable control jet engine) I bought a StoveTec Deluxe in 2015, but was very disappointed with it's durability and efficiency. It lasted just over one spring and summer of heavy but careful use. (Severe oxidation and ceramic insulation breakdown. It also left lots of partially burned matter which had to be removed after stove usage.) I haven't used the EcoZoom, but it appears to be of similar 's basically the same design from Aprovecho. Here's another suggestion for you and your readers. The Silver Fire Survivor Rocket Stove. A good friend has the Silver Fire Survivor Rocket Stove (& Dragon Pot) and frequently cooks with it. (Almost Daily for the past 2 years) Both him and his wife find it very practical, easy, and even fun to use. (Cooking outdoors doesn't heat up the house on hot SoCal days) The Silver Fire Survivor costs ~$50 more for the stove than the EcoZoom or StoveTec, but it's Stainless Steel Construction and has better combustion-burning/cooking efficiency. (secondary and primary combustion.) It might be another choice for those who do their research. www.silverfire.us/survivor-rocket-stove-p10 I'm saving up for the Silver Fire Survivor Rocket Stove & Dragon Pot with Steam Basket combo. It's $279.90 (free Shipping)so it's not an impulse buy. Keep up the good work!

I bought one of those about a year ago. Good investment.

I wanted to tell you that I got my Ecozoom Versa and it's Awesome. Thank you again for posting your products links. It makes is easy to find and order.

Just picked up the eco-rocket stove I’ll give it a try this weekend thank you for the suggestion and excellent tip.

A rocket stove and a solar oven are my two, outdoor, grid-down cooking methods of choice when I have run out of propane. Two things to keep in mind about a rocket stove: don't use your best cookware because open flame cooking will leave a hard-to-remove sooty/varnish-like coating on the bottom of cookware and the rocket stove produces high heat -- great for quickly boiling water at night or frying eggs but not so good for slow simmering beans or rice. A solar oven is great when you need gentle cooking and no scorching (rice casseroles, baked beans, cornbread, dessert bread...) and have sunlight.

I'm a simple man. I see a City Prepping video I smile, sit, watch.

the small chinese wood gas type stoves are brilliant for those on a budget. pack up small so can be put in your pack / bug out bag etc

I have had mine for about four years and love the thing.

I have the Silver Fire Survivor rocket stove. Awesome stove. I agree, some type of rocket stove is a must have.

Pinecones and dried dung of grazers will work well also in this stove!!

Pro tip. When boiling water use a lid lol I don't think it matters the make or the price. Rocket stoves, even a basic number ten tin with holes punched in it, work to lower (not remove) footprint both eco and security. I use a BioLite as I like the portability, speed, and electricity trickle it produces. It uses literal twigs and the fan produces heat much quicker but the price is higher. Always remember do not use any of these unless in a well ventilated area

You had me at "... no smoke". Great video. It's on the list.

Great video! and I recommend Anbull stove, same structure as Ecozoom and cheaper! 20% off on Amazon now!!!

That looks like a great option! I just discovered your site. I'm learning a lot!

Great little stove. Nice for unexpected power outages as I have had for fifty years here in LM. Anyways sometimes I am not prepared with propane for my grill. My stove is electric so this is a very good way to go. I will check your link. Thank you for your time in demonstration.

I have a rocket stove and a two burner Coleman - either in multi - fuel for cold weather or propane in warmer weather. The propane has a hose and 5 gallon tank. Great video. Be careful don't falling in the gadget trap.

This is a cool stove, I have watched several reviews on it. I can definitely see the usefulness of it as part my kit. On my list when the $'s show up.

Thanks for an excellent video. I’ve now just ordered one for when TSHF

Seems good for putting a retort for wood gasification in it! Bubbling it’s end through water and through a drying tube you can then pump the gas from a balloon in a pressure vessel

I live in rural northern US. Our home does not have any "off grid" back-up heat other than a propane fireplace. I have been considering solar, wind and we have plenty of wood. Do you have any suggestions for being prepared? We will be installing a wood stove, anything else affordable? I appreciate your "no nonsense" approaches to prepping.

Look up: how to make a Rocket Stove with Bricks. I purchased 30 bricks and a grate to make a rocket stove in my yard. But this Rocket Stove you can take anywhere. Getting one from Amazon before SHTF!

In Canada wood is getting scarce, the producing wood pellets and exporting to UK for burning in their Power Station. 8 million tons a year, clear cutting on a vast scale.

Don't spend $129 to buy one of these. Build your own from a metal 5 gallon paint can and some 3 or 4 inch stove pipe. Many deck sealers still come in 5 gallon metal cans. Ask a painter to save one for you. Use sand, perlite or clay kitty litter for insulation. Your total cost will be about $15. Part of prepping is developing skills to use in emergency situations. You won't develop those skills by buying something you could make yourself.

THANK YOU ! This is just what I was looking for and seems to be priced ok and not price gouging.

this is a really great idea! i purposely have an assortment of beans, rice, dehydrated foods i made myself that i had planned on cooking with propane in a shtf situation. this is a much better idea.

I have made over 50 rocket stoves and haven't had any problems with broken bricks. Most built under $10. The downside is a dozen bricks isn't portable. But bricks are somewhat easy to find around an urban environment. But you don't need exercise equipment if make your own and move around a lot.

yes, it is a must have especially if you have children.

Just go to Alibaba Express and order a rocket stove for a third of what these cost. They send them factory direct. They are all made in China including Ecozoom. I recommend getting one with a spun ceramic insulation. The ones like Ecozoom have a hard fire clay insulator which isn't very durable. A couple of hits and it fractures and the stove looses its efficiency.

Good review. Do you have any suggestions for emergency home heaters? Thanks!

These are great for boiling water. Since the chore of boiling water is fuel intensive due to the fact you need a lot of drinking water every day. Running low on firewood? CP has plenty! ;)

I've been using another manufacturer's rocket stove for camping and backpacking. They are really good for cooking almost anything and do require very little fuel. That said the prices on these types of stoves are all over the place. The one I've been using cost $15 and is all stainless steel; most of the other stoves of similar design are $60 and over for the same thing.

That's great to put to use and you can use charcoal also. You are a smart shopper ❣🙏

I am totally getting one of these! Thanks!

I know . . . I’m late to the party. But I’m getting an ecozoom Versa soon and making plans. What type of surface does this need to be used on. I’m old, so the ground is not a good option. Would a wooden table be too dangerous? Metal? Brick? Cinderblock? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks so much!!

You better watch out, that All America Prepper is going to critique this video!

I keep mine stored in a plastic bucket, prefect for transport. Perfect fit, but I can't remember if it is a 5 gallon or 7.

Nice! Have to buy one else where though, currently unavailable on Amazon.

Great review! I'd love to give one a try. They look pretty sweet!

I LOOOOVE MY ECOZOOM VERSA!!

good review, a stove like that but a 20 gallon drum size, pump out some extra heat while drinking the beers

I have one I hope I will never have to use it. I tried it works well.

Excellent, Saw It First On Prepper Princes! And Needed More Info!

I can cooked eggs and sausages on top the hood of my car during summer in LA. Top that.

i paid the same price for my biolite stove plus it has a generator and usb ports for charging phone,laptop,walkie talkies etc.2.2 lbs

Great video & suggestion! Thanks a million - JB

Nice stove must have for a vehicle and bug out kits

It would be nice to have, but right now you can't find any. It don't know what's harder to get, this or TP?

i got one its made out of 20 gauge stainless steel and it fold up in a case. there awesome no smoke burn hot. it stays in my jeep all the time. mine coasted 80.00 dollars.

Charcoal from wood is very rich for your garden.

These rocket stoves go for about $150.00 or so on Amazon, not bad. 🙂

ok..thank you. I will research it some more.

I really enjoy this channel!

Thanks for the review

Nice stove which beats out my other makeshift stoves for durability and longevity. I will go and check out their website. I hope they do not think their stove is made of solid gold and if they do I hope any increased cost goes to helping Americans who are in need. Just know, the other people around the globe, it is their choice and responsibility to make do with what they have on hand including their own ingenuity. America first and Americans first.

They're efficient, portable and you won't be ringing the dinner bell for your neighbors.

I have two old milk cans about 2 1/2 foot tall I'm going to make a camp stove . I want a larger size for heat and holding a fire longer .

need to pick one up for camping as well!

It would be like if they can put in a vortex flame. OR merge this with the solostove to make the burn even more efficient?

I've just bought one of these, but haven't used it yet. I bought some charcoal for it. Has anyone tried it with anthracite coal? Charcoal is quite bulky, and more expensive weight for weight than coal. If it's okay with that fuel, I was thinking of buying enough to lay away in case of energy disruption.

How well do you think this could be used to heat a room in the winter?

Can you use any sticks and wood? Cottonwood and pine is mostly the debris

Hey,umm City Prepping,I just started prepping and I bought some stuff,can u like u know rate it and tell me what I need more,so here is my Prep Inventory: Bug Out Bag Canteen Pocket Knife Flint Rod Towels 5 Bottled Water LifeStraw 2 Ready To Eat Meals Some Canned Food Compass A small portable Axe So thats all I have on my Prep Inventory,can u like suggest me some other items I might need thanks

Your link to the power ring did not work. I tried running a basic search but didn't see it. Can you provide a fresh link?

A Dakota fire pit is a better option than this thing. You need only carry a small hand trowel or you could even use a stick and your hands to dig the fire pit, thereby saving yourself from carrying the extra weight and it works better than the rocket stove in that it is pretty much smokeless, requires little wood and is easy to conceal flames. It has the added bonus of being stealthy by being able to snuff out the flames in seconds in an emergency situation and leaves NO visible signs behind that anybody was ever there! You can see the benefits of the Dakota fire pit and how to make one her on youtube. Look up "The Dakota Fire Hole (How to make one and why I love it)).most informative.

Can i use them inside the house, like a flat or apartment?

I was unable to find the power ring that was used in your video on the Eco Stove. Could you please tell us where we could get it?

Video suggestion: How about making a video about what you would put in your car/truck when bugging out Btw, great video like always.

Speaking of the room it can keep worm in the winter time, have you ever come across the information to answer how big such a room can be?

This might sound stupid but how do you put the fire out?

Thank you for the information.

dakota fire pit....its free, or make one with old bricks...about 2 minutes