Rocket Stove Recommendation

[skfullgun]

I’m looking for something fairly heavy duty. I want to be able to burn enough wood to enjoy a fire for ambience. I would also like it to be versatile enough that I can put a frying pan on top of it and fry something, or put a grate on top of it and grill a steak or other meat.

Thoughts and recommendations appreciated!

 

[CharlieWH2O]

https://www.solostove.com/en-us/c/the-complete-fire-pit-collection

I have a Bonfire but don’t use it to cook. I did purchase the stand and the fires are very comfortable (almost no smoke) and last. I also purchased a Campfire for cooking and it works well.

 

[baboon]

Make a simple cinder block one

 

[Shady]

if you have welding skills a saw and some 2" or 4" square tube make one. they are very simple how to do it videos all over the net and youtube

 

[ILexpatriot]

I’m looking for something fairly heavy duty. I want to be able to burn enough wood to enjoy a fire for ambience. I would also like it to be versatile enough that I can put a frying pan on top of it and fry something, or put a grate on top of it and grill a steak or other meat.

Thoughts and recommendations appreciated!

Are you looking for a true "rocket" type stove? Or just a re-burner like a Solo? Does it need to be portable? Turn key, or some assembly required? Budget? Totally dumb, or high tech?
I have the "High Tech" version myself. I have a Biolite camp stove that makes a small ambient fire out of anything that will fit, has a grill attachment, and can use pots and pans. And in a larger size, I have the Biolite fire pit, which is a lot larger, has a built in grill, and is still portable. I doubt they're what your after, but without more info, it's what I got..

 

[ILexpatriot]

It's not a "Rocket" in a traditional sense. But it's supercharged by a built in fan. Zero smoke if loaded correctly. And you have temperature control by controlling the fan speed. It's not "Heavy Duty" in the sense that you can leave it sit outside for 20 years. But it is "Heavy Duty" in the sense that I've burnt pile of wood through it with no maintenance besides a touch up coat of high temp black now and then...

 

[skfullgun]

Thanks for the recommendations.

I actually built one out of concrete/cinder blocks a few years back. I want something I can move around a little bit easier.

 

[baboon]

So many of the big trees that I have seen cut down have hollow bases. A little cutting and a grate you even have the option of letting it burn versus bringing it back with you.