Särmä Hobo Stove

A wood-burning hobo stove of Finnish design! This might not be the prettiest or lightest stove out there but it works, packs incredibly flat, and is modestly priced. Available in two sizes for normal and larger fire needs. The stove comes with a sturdy M05-patterned carry bag.

Features

Draw seven stove parts and laser cut them from sheet steel. That's what we are selling here, no fancy stuff. Works with most cups and pots and is very stable.

Please note: these are laser-cut and the edges aren't rounded. Both sizes come with an M05 camo-patterned pouch that has a belt loop for a max 45 (1.75") belt and a 25 mm (1") D ring. The smaller stove also fits in some Admin pouches very well. You can also round the edges to make the pieces friendlier to flimsy civvie pouches and pockets.

Sizing

Regular

• Weight w. the pouch c. 500 g (1.1 lbs)
• Measurements in the pouch: c. 160 x 150 x 10 mm (6.3" x 5.9" x 0.4")
• Measurements when assembled: c. 135 x 135 x 140 mm (5-5" x 5.3" x 5.5")

Large

• Weight w. the pouch c. 1,100 g (2.4 lbs)
• Measurements in the pouch: c. 220 x 190 x 15 mm (8.7" x 7.5" x 0.6")
• Measurements when assembled: c. 175 x 175 x 190 mm (6.9" x 6.9" x 7.5")

Use

Hobo stove is fueled by dry twigs and branches fallen on the ground. In Finland, they can be picked freely in most places but check your country’s regulations regarding wood use and firemaking. The stove is more fuel efficient than a campfire and basically just leaves ashes behind, which can be buried when cooled down (if that is allowed in your region).

In the large stove, you can also use vertically placed pieces of firewood after you’ve created embers with twigs. The vertical fire lasts a lot longer than a regular campfire.

Make sure that there is nothing flammable underneath the stove and the airflow all around it is good. Don’t put the stove in shrubbery or other dense undergrowth. Sand or gravel is the ideal. You should be careful when you use these because the stove will become hot and there can be sparking. Never use them when the vegetation is dry. In Finland, the use is banned during forest/grass fire warnings.

We don't know the legislation of each and every country regarding these stoves. So, check what your laws say about where, when, and how you can use them.

Finnish design

The hobo stove is made in Finland by HTLaser. The pouch is made in the Czech Republic by C.P.E. Both countries are in the EU.

Särmä products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information please read our detailed warranty guide.