I was browsing about the web this morning looking for cool USB gadgets for the hills, now that my Solar USB Charger (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2926.msg31406#msg31406) is complete, and I found this...
...It could very well be my next camping gear purchase:
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/J6gHB.png) (http://biolite.myshopify.com/?__utma=85435402.665172193.1328179321.1328179321.1328180779.2&__utmb=85435402.2.10.1328180779&__utmc=85435402&__utmx=-&__utmz=85435402.1328180779.2.2.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=(organic)%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=Biolite&__utmv=-&__utmk=248751438)
Click the logo to visit their home page
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/ZJ9Pi.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/yR9dW.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/hEpUn.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/lBs3t.jpg) (http://vimeo.com/32822376)
Awesome idea. What weight though?
Quote from: RedLeader on February 02, 2012, 11:21:06 AM
Awesome idea. What weight though?
It's only 900g and you do not need to carry a stove, or fuel, or batteries etc etc.
Definitely my next purchase. Think it will even take priority over my next Tesco food shop lol
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Cool idea. Modern hobos can keep connected off the grid 8)
I think the best thing about this is that their main stove has been designed to address problems and needs in the developing world... this is a happy side line off the back of it. Good company!
Wow love it!!
This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen, ANOTHER thing to add to the wish list! ;D
Would there be any appetite for a NI-Wild bulk purchase of these? I'd be keen...
Quote from: hud on February 02, 2012, 02:49:26 PM
Would there be any appetite for a NI-Wild bulk purchase of these? I'd be keen...
I have already been in contact with the company to ask about this. Will let you know the outcome. I will definitely be buying one of these :)
Keep me in the loop on the outcome Dowser...I'd definately buy one too
Me too!!
That sounds awesome! I might have to trade in a few of my current stoves!
Yes!!! Would be interested too
Eugene
So, how does the heat generate electricity?
Quote from: dean1970 on February 03, 2012, 01:25:10 PM
So, how does the heat generate electricity?
Take yourself down to Kilroot Power Station and ask for a tour.
I wonder if the stove is water proof/resistant?
Well now I had no idea so thought I'd find out....apparently NASA has been using this tech for years...
Anyhoo, direct quote from http://www.tegpower.com/
thermoelectric generators are made from thermoelectric modules which are solid-state integrated circuits that employ three established thermoelectric effects known as the Peltier, Seebeck and Thomson effects. It is the Seebeck effect that is responsible for electrical power generation. Their construction consists of pairs of p-type and n-type semiconductor materials forming a thermocouple. These thermocouples are then connected electrically forming an array of multiple thermocouples (thermopile). They are then sandwiched between two thin ceramic wafers. These thermocouples are then connected electrically in series and/or parallel forming an array of multiple thermocouples (thermopile). When heat and cold are applied this device then generates electricity. Almost any heat source can be used to generate electricity, such as solar heat, ocean heat, geothermal heat, even body heat!
So thats a whole lot clearer then... ???
Whorya.. Your comments really make me chortle.. I have been laughing for ages about the Kilroot tour..
Spoke to a couple of engineers that sit beside me, its thermocouplers.
Another bloke that sits beside me is a former power station employee. If I need to know about power stations I will just ask him.
we use the peltier effect at work to cool our lasers, i could tell you more but i'd have to kill you, by laser of course 8)
They got lasers here, not sure how they are cooled though
i wonder if we work at the same place, both quietly working at the computer, but actually surfing the same website ;D
Not many places got lasers.
I don't work with those that operate them, but I know where they are. Quite strict about access due to the obvious risks
Quote from: LandyLiam on February 06, 2012, 01:38:10 PM
i wonder if we work at the same place, both quietly working at the computer, but actually surfing the same website ;D
It's ok, Dean's actually your boss ;)
you dont both work at lazerquest dundonald icebowl lol
Quote from: wee gaz on February 06, 2012, 06:07:46 PM
you dont both work at lazerquest dundonald icebowl lol
We really need to get a like button on here. :D ;D
yes, but its really a top secret weapons training facility, don't tell anyone though ;)
I am taking bets on where you reckon we work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As much as I would like to work in laser quest, I dont.
From a hobo stove to lasers..........
Quote from: dean1970 on February 07, 2012, 01:02:22 PM
I am taking bets on where you reckon we work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As much as I would like to work in laser quest, I dont.
From a hobo stove to lasers..........
I'll guess Queens University and that your part of the UltrafastBelfast.co.uk group ;D
Henchmen for Dr. Evil?
ACT conveyors Warrenpoint, they do laser and plasma cutting?
At the risk of sounding like an impetulant 4 year old in the back of a car screaming are we there yet....dont suppose BioLite mailed you back yet Dowser? ???
Quote from: hud on February 09, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
At the risk of sounding like an impetulant 4 year old in the back of a car screaming are we there yet....dont suppose BioLite mailed you back yet Dowser? ???
They did. Unfortunately the stove is still at the manufacture stage and the only way to get one is to visit their site and reserve one here (http://biolite.myshopify.com/?__utma=85435402.665172193.1328179321.1328615661.1328779913.4&__utmb=85435402.3.10.1328779913&__utmc=85435402&__utmx=-&__utmz=85435402.1328779913.4.4.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=(organic)%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=biolite&__utmv=-&__utmk=156599922).
They are not doing any group discount at this time and the stoves are shipped on a first come first served basis.
I have reserved one but it seems it could be September, or later, before it is shipped :(
Thanks for chasing that up mate....pity the news wasn't a bit more positive.... :'(
So its still in the design stage.
I will wait on some of you to get one to see if it actually works.
So the money you are paying is to fund the development of the product in the hope that they actually get to manufacturing???
Sounds a bit strange to me.
Quote from: dean1970 on February 09, 2012, 05:18:59 PM
So its still in the design stage.
I will wait on some of you to get one to see if it actually works.
So the money you are paying is to fund the development of the product in the hope that they actually get to manufacturing???
Sounds a bit strange to me.
They don't take any money until it is ready to ship. If they are working on a small budget then they self finance a couple of hundred, sell them, and then use the proceeds to finance another batch and sell them too until they have enough money in the bank to go into full scale production.
Normal enough practice for a small design company that doesn't want to sell it's idea to a huge company and kiss goodbye to the rights.
I'm happy enough to be the NI-Wild Guinea Pig and if it doesn't work it will make a funky looking, futuristic flower pot ;)
Two guinea pigs...and a weird shaped pen pot for me!!!
Should have went to the Dragons Den
Three guinea pigs!!
So out of interest, how are you all getting on with taking delivery of your hobo?
I am looking forward to hearing how this turns out.
Well I have mine all reserved up and all but no expecting to hear anything for 2-3 months at the earliest to be honest....due out for US Camping Season 2012, which if I'm right is about May onwards? Don't pay til it ships so not out of pocket yet!!! I have to say, the four year old inside of me is screaming 'Is it ready yet? Can I have it now? Where's my stove!!'
All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer....
I'm exactly the same as Hud above. Very excited about getting my new toy but not expecting it for a while.
Happy to wait as long as it takes for this awesome looking bit of kit.
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Is it there yet, is it there yet???????????????????
:'( :'( :'( :'( Sad but true!!!!
From the company's facebook hoping to contact people who reserved on at end of May to arrange delivery....
Woot, woot!
KG (her with the dodgy knees :P) and Dowser...whats ur conf number? I was #6641...please tell me that doesn't mean there are six thousand, six hundred and forty people in front of me :'( :'( :'(
Excited for you. ;D Will there be a review once it's in your hands?
I can guarantee it...I can also guarantee that it will be strongly biased towards how brilliant it is even if its rubbish!!!!
I'm only kidding; slightly biased ;)
Quote from: hud on May 03, 2012, 04:17:48 PM
KG (her with the dodgy knees :P) and Dowser...whats ur conf number? I was #6641...please tell me that doesn't mean there are six thousand, six hundred and forty people in front of me :'( :'( :'(
I reckon it could be the number of people before you. I'm Reservation #5285 so it looks like I'm 1356 ahead of you ;)
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
:'(
Say it isn't so Dowser!!!
Quote from: hud on May 04, 2012, 10:42:08 AM
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
:'(
Say it isn't so Dowser!!!
lol...
Fingers crossed they have made them in batches of 7000 ;)
QuoteQuote from: hud on Today at 09:42:08 AM
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Say it isn't so Dowser!!!
lol...
Fingers crossed they have made them in batches of 7000
Our luck Dowser it'll be 5000.... >:( >:(
Mine is 6681
We all know what the postage system is like. Kayakgirl might have hers first, and Dowser get his last. ::)
Apparently we're all to get notification tomorrow....
oh the hobo stove, so you are taking delivery of the 'wonder how it works' gadget.
well done, cant wait to see how crap they are........only messing, I am sure they will be GREAT!
Quote from: hud on May 07, 2012, 10:25:14 AM
Apparently we're all to get notification tomorrow....
Do keep us updated Hud. :)
Am I excited or wot!!!
Just got my email and my shiny new stove, that charges my phone and usb speakers while I fry a sirloin and keep my extremities warm, is on its way.
Shipping date will be some time between 15th - 30th June ;D ;D
And... Because I pre-ordered they are letting me buy two which I am going to do. I'm sure somebody I know will want to get their hands on one.
In the mean time, while I'm waiting for my CampStove to arrive, apparently, I can take a moment to visit Biolite's new website at biolitestove.com (http://biolitestove.com/). Here I can find detailed product specs for the CampStove, instruction videos and stories from the field. I can also find Biolite team's accounts of their work developing clean cookstoves for communities around the world.
I can't wait to own one (Well, two) of these things!!!
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Mine is on the way as well....though the shipping costs were a bit steep I thought Dowser? :'(
That said, no price can be placed on outdoor gadgetry!!!!!
Quote from: hud on May 10, 2012, 09:09:49 AM
Mine is on the way as well....though the shipping costs were a bit steep I thought Dowser? :'(
That said, no price can be placed on outdoor gadgetry!!!!!
:o I haven't checked out yet so that will be a nice surprise for me at lunch time :D
so have you got this yet?
Shipping date will be some time between 15th - 30th June
Their web site has come on a bit.
Anyone trying to speak to them about being the UK authorised seller?
I wonder if customs and excise will stop these, and then charge to release them? ???
Though, I'm really wanting to see it in the flesh. Wonder how much heat it will give out if any governing bodies decide to rain on our fires?
;D ;D ;D
My bank has been debitted by Biolite...
This is what Christmas used to feel like!!!! :D
Excited
And I apologise to all for being the BIGGEST child ever about this!
Quote from: hud on June 06, 2012, 02:01:59 PM
;D ;D ;D
My bank has been debitted by Biolite...
This is what Christmas used to feel like!!!! :D
Excited
And I apologise to all for being the BIGGEST child ever about this!
Mine has shipped. UPS collected it yesterday in Seattle and have taken it to Portland, Oregon and Louisville Kentucky today.
Expected delivery date out of UPS Newtownabbey is the 11th June. Like Hud I am well excited.
Soon as mine arrives I'm hoping to take it Island hopping in Strangford for a few days with my Canadian where hopefully it will power my iphone for music and ibooks for relaxing.
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Quote from: dean1970 on May 18, 2012, 01:21:49 PM
Their web site has come on a bit.
Anyone trying to speak to them about being the UK authorised seller?
Yeap... I tried to order a 1000 but they told me they are only selling direct through their site for now.
Mine must be on the same shipment Dowser! Got a wee mail a couple of hours back!!
Shall I call into yours Dowser for Biolite Banter?!?!? :P
Quote from: hud on June 06, 2012, 04:01:56 PM
Mine must be on the same shipment Dowser! Got a wee mail a couple of hours back!!
Shall I call into yours Dowser for Biolite Banter?!?!? :P
We'll defo have to get a night in the hills to show these babies off. We could call it the The Big Biolite Bivvy Bonanza.
I'll be bringing my Primus OmniFuel stove too, just in case they are wick and I don't get my steak lol
:D
Haha!!!
Yes, as much as I am soooooo excited to get this thing, part of me is completely cr*ping myself that they are gonna be pure rubbish and I'm gonna be left with an extremely expensive gimmic that I've raved about for months to everyone....
Eeep
6/8/2012 - 12:01:00 PM (US date format, naturally!)
THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE 1ST ATTEMPT. A 2ND ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE
Damn work getting in the way!
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/fJ7Il.gif)
Mines arrived... Yeah!!!!
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/mJ0Ht.jpg)
Will test this weekend and give a full review asap
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Oooh it does indeed!
Wonder if you could run a small TV from this 8)
Quote from: FlapJack on June 08, 2012, 03:37:30 PM
Wonder if you could run a small TV from this 8)
I use the TVcatchup app on my iPhone which picks up all digital channels so technically yes, you can run a small TV from it ;)
So eventually got around to given this article a whirl...stupid life and work getting in the way of gear testing >:(
Anyhoo....popped it out of the bag, set her up and filled her with a few twigs from the back garden...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7240/7387780124_5c919f7760.jpg)
Lit her up with the handy firelighters Biolite also supply...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7387780592_6569ec950a.jpg)
Switched on the fan and soon had a lovely wee flame going...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7387780972_ee4f2d7281.jpg)
Good enough to charge the BB from
And saying I had the means, thought I'd make a quick brew...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7387781372_86da6c1c10.jpg)
All in all, good wee stove, burns very clean (the fan is very good at keeping it clean), good build quality, simpler than I expected to use and does exactly everything it sets out to do. Wouldn't necessarily find its way into my pack every time I mosey off but definately a good investment as far as I am concerned (but again appreciate that others would be put off by the price)
Hud is a happy man! ;D ;D
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5316/7396061630_3eb75df429_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78354727@N06/7396061630/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/78354727@N06/7396061630/) (http://www.flickr.com/people/78354727@N06/)
I was thinking of my color-tv-matic ;D
Quote from: Dowser on June 08, 2012, 03:52:26 PM
Quote from: FlapJack on June 08, 2012, 03:37:30 PM
Wonder if you could run a small TV from this 8)
I use the TVcatchup app on my iPhone which picks up all digital channels so technically yes, you can run a small TV from it ;)
Quote from: FlapJack on June 18, 2012, 08:10:01 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5316/7396061630_3eb75df429_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78354727@N06/7396061630/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/78354727@N06/7396061630/) (http://www.flickr.com/people/78354727@N06/)
I was thinking of my color-tv-matic ;D
Quote from: Dowser on June 08, 2012, 03:52:26 PM
Quote from: FlapJack on June 08, 2012, 03:37:30 PM
Wonder if you could run a small TV from this 8)
I use the TVcatchup app on my iPhone which picks up all digital channels so technically yes, you can run a small TV from it ;)
If we're gonna watch the Euro 2012 on your Colour-tv-matic in the mountains then I think we are all going to have to club together and buy one of Biolite's really really big ones ;)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/ByFxQ.jpg)
Quote from: Dowser on June 08, 2012, 01:41:26 PM
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Vat return / New stove?.....Vat return / new stove?.....Vat return / new stove? aaaaah new stove it is!
Quote from: whoRya on June 18, 2012, 10:52:05 PM
Quote from: Dowser on June 08, 2012, 01:41:26 PM
Vat return / New stove?.....Vat return / new stove?.....Vat return / new stove? aaaaah new stove it is!
Lol... The Vat Man can wait!!! He's too busy trying to decided whether to tax pasties or not anyway ;)
Where can I get one?
Quote from: Rory on June 19, 2012, 02:10:18 PM
Where can I get one?
Hi Rory
They are only available direct from the manufacturer in Seattle at the moment. If you go to the first post in this thread: http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2928.msg31425#msg31425 and click on the "Biolite" Logo it will take you to their home page.
Only Hud and I have one of these stoves and we were on a waiting list from February for ours. They only arrived last week.
If your in a rush I'm sure Hud or I could be persuaded to part with ours for £300 ;D
Damn! that is one amazing yoke!
Hopefully I will get it, although summer is coming up and Im already dishing out alot of cash! lol
Awell.. hopefully I will get a chance to buy one
Do they run while the fire is not lit? By that I mean does energy in it get stored etc..
Handy thing to bring!
Quote from: Rory on June 19, 2012, 03:10:32 PM
Do they run while the fire is not lit? By that I mean does energy in it get stored etc..
Handy thing to bring!
Yes... they have a built in rechargeable battery which you could use to charge your phone whilst the stove is unlit or you are on the move and then charge it up again later that evening when your cooking your dinner.
Brilliant, how much in £ did you pay for it?
Yea I reckon I'd let mine go for 300 quid too Dowser...!!!!
Further to Dowser's point Rory, the charger works even after you have put the fire out too...during my test I dumped the embers out and put them out with water, but the reisdual heat in the burner meant the fan kept going and the charger kept charging...so if you were on the hills and turning in for the night you could extinguish the fire and keep the old mobile on the stove to continue charging (for a wee while anyways!)
I have to say I am quite chuffed with it and know that I will use it on more 'luxurious' camping trips
The price you pay will depend oin the exchange rate....they are 129 USD plus shipping
LOL Dowser, lazy boys with fridge for all.
Quote from: Dowser on June 18, 2012, 09:32:31 PM
Quote from: FlapJack on June 18, 2012, 08:10:01 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5316/7396061630_3eb75df429_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78354727@N06/7396061630/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/78354727@N06/7396061630/) (http://www.flickr.com/people/78354727@N06/)
I was thinking of my color-tv-matic ;D
Quote from: Dowser on June 08, 2012, 03:52:26 PM
Quote from: FlapJack on June 08, 2012, 03:37:30 PM
Wonder if you could run a small TV from this 8)
I use the TVcatchup app on my iPhone which picks up all digital channels so technically yes, you can run a small TV from it ;)
If we're gonna watch the Euro 2012 on your Colour-tv-matic in the mountains then I think we are all going to have to club together and buy one of Biolite's really really big ones ;)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/ByFxQ.jpg)