How To Build the Ultimate Ikea Hobo Stove

In this video I demonstrate a number of improvements to my original Ikea Hobo Stove including how to get almost rocket stove performance from it

[thomascronquist]

Mark, I’m going to the shed to start my mod’s on my IKEA stove. Thank you. Also when I use my IKEA stove on windy days, or slow down the burn, I have use a tin can, cut, sized 1/2 inserted in the IKEA stove. This reduces the air in take and directs the flame up, instead of out the sides. Just finished my first burn. I have the smaller IKEA stove, used a Costco coffee can for the outer can, Siege supports for the top, Pathfinder kettle. Boiled in 3.30 minutes. WOW. Thank you for your research and dedication to the camping community.

[blueyonder]

Hobo's the world over are sitting straight-backed after learning of your upgrade. You've taken their stove to a new level. 🏆

[chriskavars]

Fantastic video Mark! It really helps people understand the science of combustion and stove design. Keep it up.

[moorejl]

Hey Mark, your homemade stainless cross bars really measure up :)

[davesullivan]

OK I gotta give you two thumbs up on that, and taking all things into consideration. This is probably one of the best I’ve seen because it combines efficiency, economy, pack, ability and ease of use. Congratulations.

[Dreoilin]

Mark, great video. I've binge watched a bunch of your videos and they are pure gold. Such valuable info. Thank you for your hard work and sharing!

[lewisward]

I made a hobo stove combining features of your design and a few other people.I bought a utensil strainer from Walmart which cost a few dollars, We already had skewers. I like the new modifications -skimmer drain etc. I noticed the problem of heat loss in the perforated utensil strainer. I used bolts on the bottom, but may switch to the conduit clamps.

[pondlife]

Very good! There must be a Royal Canadian Society of innovative hobo stove awards put together for you! Very enjoyable that video, thanks. There is a French supermarket I found that sells a slightly taller version of the IKEA strainer at about €3 a pop...I’ll check dimensions. Easier to work with than risk continued lockdown legislation. Such is modern life. cheers ou bon appétit...

[BingWatcher]

Nicely done, Mark. Very informative presentation! Just wanted to let you and your viewers know that Walmart sells an exact same cutlery caddy as the taller IKEA version. And its costs only $3.49 USD in Wal-Mart.

[snufkin]

Amazing! That chimney update you did definitely increases the efficiency to the max. It looks totally smokeless. Great job. Greetings from Germany

[skippyhauck]

I picked up 2 different sizes at the IKEA in Portland Oregon USA in June of 2024. I believe for under $10.00 USD.

[leonorleonora]

I love these videos not because I will be camping (I have never done it and don't think I will do it at my 66 years old), but because I think in an emergency. English is not my first language and I do not know anything about tools or things I hear in many videos, because I am a woman that has nevert dealt with anytyhing of that. II had to put the captions to know the names of the things you were mentioning and be able to find them on the stores!!!

[andymkay]

One detail that may be worthy of notice: If you use galvanized/zinc plated parts, you will want to remove that before using it in a stove, since the zinc can give off poisonous fumes when heated. If it is just some small parts like bolts and spacers, you can let them soak in vinegar for a couple hours until the zinc gets removed and then brush them off if necessary.

[hansfranson]

Thanks from Sweden, IKEA's homeland👍

[darrinrebagliati]

The only thing I might suggest is a slightly larger 'chimney'. It may improve bottom height efficiency by allowing just enough more air. Or maybe just get a couple sticks at base of chimney to lift it to the bottom of the burner. Over all a brilliant idea. Tho the one rocket stove I have actually seen has had even sized chimney and feed, but no other air intake above the feed. That I could see anyway. It is a pellet stove heating my neighbours RV.

[dianenordstrom]

Mainstays makes them for Walmart. It's the same as the tall Ikea utensil holder.

[jimbender]

I made mine from a Walmart strainer, looks like the IKEA

[TopCat]

Nice concept and completed project, the “chimney “ is a Bain-Marie pot. Thanks for sharing.

[thomasrufer]

October 2021:
Ikea ORDNING for like 4 usd/chf/eur
Still available

[davidtoastivine]

Hi I’ve just found your vids and have now subscribed, I saw on another u tube Chanel about using an ikea drainer and brought two three weeks ago (25/3/23) so they are still available