Portable wood stoves are for tents, tipis, huts or other temporary shelters. More efficient than a campfire, and more powerful than a backpacking stove, they are often used by ranchers, hunters, fisherman, and other trail groups who need to set up a moveable camp. These little guys will heat a large tent/small room, and cook meals. It's overkill for overnight use, but quickly becomes beloved in cold weather, large groups, or extended summer camps. Once upon a time you needed a pack horse or off-road vehicle to carry one -- and the stove pipe it requires. Now there are lightweight versions. The Kifaru, for instance, will fold into a backpack. However the heavier ones will last longer and warp less due to high heat and burn-out of the stove bottom.

The best single source for information, comparison evaluations and ordering various brands and models of these stoves is the Wall Tent Shop. (And yes, they also sell traditional wall tents.)

-- KK

Wall Tent Shop

Snowtrekker
7 lbs
9" x 10" x 12"
$180
Empire Canvas Works

Kifaru Foldable Tipi Stove
4.5 lbs.
8" x 9" x 12"
$270 (stove only)
Kifaru

KniCo Stove
12.5 lbs.
10" x 10" x 23"
$200
KniCo Stove