The Hobo stove (know to Girl Scouts as a Vagabond stove) it simplicity itself. Made of nothing more than a tin can, and powered by anything that burns - charcoal, sterno, or a buddy burner (see gadgets).

Supplies:

• Tin can (4-10" diameter)
• Tin snips
• Punch-type can opener
• Roll-type can opener

Procedure (refer to picture for examples):

• Using the roll-type can opener remove one end of the can.
• Using the punch-type can opener, make a series (6-8) of holes around the top of the can.
• Using the snips cut an opening in the other side of the can large enough to slide a tuna or catfood can through.

Usage:

• Light the fuel:
  • 3-4 charcoal briquette in tuna can
  • sterno fuel
  • buddy burner
• Slide the fuel through the opening in the bottom of the can.
• Cook directly on the top of the can as soon as it's hot enough.

Cub Scouting  

Boy Scouting

Venturing

National Service Project

[Parent Page] [Buddy Burner] [Charcoal Stove] [Hobo Stove] [Pittilator] [Pot Pourer] [Washing Machine]