Are you worried that if a natural disaster happened, you won’t be able to turn on the stove and cook because there’s no electricity and gas?
Well, then you will be very interested in a rocket stove.
A rocket stove is a small, portable stove that is very efficient. It is great to use for cooking when you can’t use your regular stove. If you would like to know how you can make your own, today we are bringing you the wonderful selection of DIY rocket stoves.
1. The #10 Can Rocket Stove
Would you like to be able to cook an entire meal with twigs? According to the Prepared Housewives, you can with this rocket stove.
What makes this stove even better is that it is built from scraps. If you can get your hands on a few tin cans and a couple of lids then you can have a very affordable and efficient rocket stove in no time.
2. The Space Shuttle Rocket Stove
This rocket stove is heavy-duty. It is something that once you get it built, you would probably be able to keep on hand for quite some time.
However, this stove doesn’t come with a materials list and it looks pretty intense to build. So if you aren’t familiar with building things you might need to ask an experienced friend to help you along the way.
3. The Heavy Duty Rocket Stove
If you are a prepper or just someone that likes to be prepared in case of an emergency, then you’ll probably be interested in this particular rocket stove. It is a very heavy duty so it would be something that you could depend upon when you really needed it.
Even though this stove is heavy-duty, there is a materials list given. Plus, you also get very detailed instructions too. Even if you are new to building, you could probably figure this one out.
4. The Soup Can Rocket Stove
I really like this rocket stove. They claim it works really well, and it can also be made at practically no out of pocket cost. All you need is a #10 can, four soup cans, and a few tools that you might already have on hand.
Plus, the instructions seemed pretty easy to follow along with. That is always a great bonus to any project. In case you need a rocket stove, and you want it to be cost-effective then consider this plan for one.
5. The Tiki Rocket Stove
Just because you are using a stove for survival or camping purposes, doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t look really cool if possible. This rocket stove certainly packs that element with it.
If you have around $40 to invest in this project then you could actually have a really heavy duty rocket stove made out of concrete. Plus, it can be shaped like a tiki-themed rocket stove. That would be really fun for a camping trip.
6. The Ho Bo Tin Can Rocket Stove
You’ve probably seen in the movies that when people who travel the railway (often called Hobos) would eat, they’d place their pot over a rocket stove to cook it.
Well, thanks to this design you can have your very own. It looks like it would be easy to use a small pot with this stove which is great so you can pack light in the case of camping or an unexpected emergency.
7. The Cinder Block Rocket Stove
I am a huge fan of this rocket stove. It requires very few materials to build it, it looks really functional, and theoretically, it shouldn’t cost you much to build it.
Plus, I just happen to be a huge fan of building things out of cinder blocks. If you want a rocket stove that can hold a decent size pot then give this design a quick glance.
8. The Kul Kul Farm Rocket Stoves
This site actually has two different designs for a rocket stove. Truthfully, they both look pretty intense to build, but they also look really awesome.
However, they also give you really great details and pictures that make these rocket stoves seem feasible to build. So definitely check out these rocket stoves. They look like they would be very functional.
9. The Zero Fossil Fuel Rocket Stove Heater
This heater looks amazing. It is meant more for warmth than cooking. So don’t be surprised when it looks pretty intense to build. It does require some know-how.
But if you have that know-how, then you could be one step closer to having your very own heater that requires no fossil fuels. It is greener and more cost-effective if you know where to find your wood.
10. The Rocket Grill
As soon as my husband sees this, I have a feeling I’ll have one being built in my backyard. I would be dishonest if I didn’t tell you how awesome this grill is.
I must add, I have a wood-burning grill in case of emergencies in my yard already. However, I’m seriously thinking about replacing it with this grill because it looks much more efficient than what I’m using. You’ll definitely want to check this one out.
11. The Sand Rocket Stove
If you live near a beach this rocket stove could be something you could use regularly. But even if you don’t, this is something you might want to learn to do in case of an emergency. You’ll just need to have a decent amount of sand.
So if you live somewhere where you have sandy soil then this might be a good option for you. It requires very few other materials beyond that. By knowing how to build this rocket stove, you could be much more prepared.
12. The $20 Rocket Stove/ Heater
I don’t know about you, but I love a bargain. It makes accomplishing tasks so much easier if I don’t have to come up with a ton of money upfront.
In case you are like me, then you might want to check out this rocket stove that also doubles as a heater. Plus, it requires few materials, has detailed written steps, and has a video that accompanies it. This site gives you lots of tools to help you have a successful build.
13. The DIY Brick Rocket Stove
This rocket stove is another design that seems very feasible to build and also very functional. It requires a minimal amount of materials and is built from brick so it should hold up.
Plus, the instructions are in video form which makes for a more thorough experience of actually being able to see someone put this stove together. If you have been looking for an easy yet durable rocket stove then this design could be what you’ve been looking for.
14. The Camping Rocket Stove
This rocket stove looks really durable. It also looks really nice. To be honest, you wouldn’t look at it and think that it was even homemade.
However, even though it looks rather sophisticated, this site actually shows you how to build it in nine steps. Don’t let the sharpness of this stove intimidate you. Give it a glance because you might love it.
15. The Tin Can Rocket Stove
This is another stove that is made out of tin cans. It should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of it. I really like it because it is something useful that can be made out of recycled items that you use probably every day.
Plus, this rocket stove tutorial comes in video form. I’m a fan of the video tutorials because it gives you a deeper explanation of the build and allows you to actually see it come together. If you are a visual learner as well then you might want to check out this tutorial.
16. The Beautiful Rocket Stove
This rocket stove is really gorgeous. No matter if you used it out in the woods or in your backyard, it would be breathtaking.
However, beyond the physical appearance of this stove, it looks really functional. It might take a little more work than others mentioned but to some, it might be worth the extra effort.
17. The Dual Burner Rocket Stove
I love this rocket stove. It is so easy to build that the video takes less than 2 minutes to demonstrate it to you. Plus, you can have a rocket stove with two burners! How neat is that?
If you want a rocket stove that is durable, functional, and easy to build then you need to give this one a glance. It might be just what you’ve been looking for in your rocket stove.
18. The 4 Block Rocket Stove
This is a single burner cinder block rocket stove. It is built from cinder block so we know that is should be very durable. But the simplicity is what makes this rocket stove so great.
I say that, because the video tutorial takes right at 2.5 minutes to show you how to construct and use this stove. And the fact that it only takes four cinder blocks should tell you how easy it is to build. In case you need something that is simple and will function well then check this rocket stove out.
19. The 5-Gallon Medal Bucket Rocket Stove
This rocket stove is meant to be very easy to build. The writer on the site does a great job of explaining it. They even give you a pdf that you can download to get exact dimensions to build your own.
Also, they offer great pictures to help you along with the build. If you need a rocket stove that is easy on your wallet and simple to build then you might want to check this design out for yourself.
20. A Tin Can DIY Rocket Stove
This rocket stove is also made out of tin cans. But what makes this one different is the amount of information this site gives you. They go out of their way to help you understand the different uses of a rocket stove and how they work.
Plus, they give you a video tutorial on how to build this rocket stove as well. This is helpful for people that are visual learners. This site is a great resource, and they help you to construct a simple rocket stove that appears to work very well.
21. The Simple DIY Rocket Stove
This rocket stove appears to be very simple to make. It does require a few materials that can (mostly) be found used.
Plus, it also offers great pictures and details to help you along when constructing this stove. If you need something you can build on a budget then you might want to check this rocket stove design out for yourself.
Well, I hope you all have found a rocket stove you love from these suggestions. I know I did! And hopefully, you will find one that you can put to good use in order to be better prepared for an emergency or to have a more efficient way to cook when camping.
