Things You'll Need:
- Wood-burning camp stove Wood fuel Lighter Matches
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Step 1
Purchase a wood gas stove. These advanced stoves allow you to use a bevy of natural fuel choices such as twigs, leaves, nutshells, pine cones and bark to fuel the fire. A handful of wood fuel will burn a strong flame for nearly an hour.
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Step 2
Place the wood pieces inside the natural fuel burning stove. Turn the stove's switch to emit a small amount of fire starter gel. Light the fuel with a match or lighter. You can then control the flames by adjusting the fan knobs.
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Step 3
Choose camp stoves that feature solar-powered fans. Traditionally, many camping stoves feature battery-powered fans for temperature control. New, natural fuel burning stoves feature solar-powered fans for a more environmentally-friendly means of maintaining the stove's temperature.
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Step 4
Opt for wood-burning stoves over kerosene or natural gas stoves. Both natural gas and kerosene emit more than 10 times more carbon dioxide than wood does. As carbon dioxide is the main source of global warming, it's imperative to use stoves that reduce emissions.
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Step 5
Use only sustainable wood sources for your stove's fuel. In order to prevent deforestation, choose renewable wood sources such as branches that have already fallen off trees.
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Step 6
Place a fire-proof pan underneath your natural fuel burning camping stove. This prevents ash, which can disturb soil's natural balance, from collecting on the ground underneath your stove.
