#IZOOM VERSA STICK HOW TO#

The wire tray that is sticking out of the front holds longer pieces of wood and branches that can be slowly fed into the fire.Īt the top of the stove is a three-pronged cast iron stove top that can support a flat or round bottomed pan, as well as stainless steel handles with silicone grips to assist you in moving the stove. The top door, when open, is used to feed wood and biomass into the combustion chamber while the smaller door is used to control airflow, thus regulating the heat. It is designed to burn biomass (twigs, leaves, branches and organic materials) as well as charcoal.Īs you can see in the photo, there are two hinged doors. In spite of its size, it is easily moved around using the two handles that are built into the sides. The EcoZoom Versa is a good sized rocket stove, standing about 12 inches tall and 9 1/2 inches in diameter. First I would like to share with you a bit about the EcoZoom itself and also my experience cooking from food storage using this remarkable rocket stove. After explaining that I already owned two EcoZooms, and was a big fan, they offered one up as a giveaway. Preppers can be strange sometimes.Ī couple of weeks ago, longtime sponsor asked if I would like to review the EcoZoom Versa and to share my experience with Backdoor Survival readers. But most of all, I have become proficient at using the EcoZoom Versa, not so much because I had to, but because it is fun to use. I have even been known to chop a log or two. These days, I am pretty darn good at starting fires using my own DIY fire starter plus gathered biomass and kindling.

#IZOOM VERSA STICK HOW TO#

When I first got an EcoZoom Versa rocket stove back in 2011, I barely knew how to start a fire, let alone keep one going. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Real-time Cooking with the EcoZoom and Food Storage.

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