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HomeArticlesCommunityMy Profile WH.translationData = {};WH.mergeLang({'navlist_collapse': '- collapse','navlist_expand': '+ expand'});EditHome » Categories » Sports and Fitness » Outdoor Recreation » Camping » Outdoor CookingHow to Make a Cat Can Alcohol StoveEdited by Flickety, Puddy, Blizzerand, Workshopgirl and 2 othersPin ItArticle EditDiscussSmall camping stoves can cost a fortune. But is it necessary to fork out all that money on something overly sophisticated just for baked beans and a cuppa? In this article, you'll learn how to make a simple, ultralight backpacking stove from a transformed can of cat food. It's a basic pot-pressurizing camp stove that runs on alcohol and it's very easy to make. Edit StepsMaking the Cat Can Stove1Take a 3oz/85g can of cat food. Brands such as Fancy Feast or similar are suitable, or even small cans of tuna meant for human consumption. Empty the contents into your cat's bowl.2Wash out the can. Use warm, soapy water to clean it. Air dry or dry with a paper towel. Take care not to catch your fingers on any sharp edges.
3Bend the sharp inner ridge down with a butter knife. Work your way around the can methodically, turning the can as you go.4Using a hole punch or drill, put 8 1/8" (3.1mm) holes approximately 1/2" (1.2cm) from the the top edge of the can and 8 1/8" (3.1mm) holes in a second ring about 1/4" (0.5mm) below that. The holes should alternate.
Using the Stove1Fill to the stove with about 2 oz/60ml of denatured alcohol.
2Light the alcohol with a match or lighter. Allow it to burn for 30-45 seconds.
3Carefully set your pot on the top of the can. Add the food or liquid for cooking.
Be careful not to place the stove on a slope.Keep it sheltered from wind; make a wind screen to go around it.4Cook. Keep an eye on the cooking process.
To extinguish, allow it to burn out, or pour water into the burning alcohol carefully, so not as to allow it to splatter out.Edit TipsUse denatured alcohol, not rubbing alcohol.Make sure there is nothing flammable or sensitive to heat under the can, as it will get very warm.Be sure to place the can on a flat, solid surface so it does not tip when you set your pot on it.Edit WarningsDo not attempt to add more alcohol while the stove is burning. Wait until it has burned off first, then start over.Take care, as you will not be able to see the flame during the daytime; be sure to feel for heat before trying to move or refill the stove.Only use an open fuel stove when the conditions permit this; obey all fire bans.Edit Things You'll Need3oz/85g cat food or similar canButter knifeHole punch or drill with 1/8" bitDenatured alcoholLighter/matchesEdit Related wikiHowsHow to Cook Breakfast over an Open FireHow to Prepare an MRE (Meals Ready to Eat)How to Use a Trangia Camping StoveHow to Set up a Duty Roster for a Camping TripHow to Clean Dishes Without SoapArticle Info Featured Article
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