BioLite CampStove 2+ Wood Burning, Electricity Generating & USB Charging Camp Stove
BioLite
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Best BioLite (with USB charging)
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$139.89
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the BioLite CampStove 2+ is the most polarizing pick in this category, and the disagreement runs along a clean line: it's a competent wood-burning cook stove that happens to also charge devices, not a charging device that happens to cook. andrewskurka.com is the most pointed critic in the source set, calling its USB output 'not even good' and arguing its weight only makes sense for car or bike camping rather than backpacking. r/CampingGear testers who ran extensive trials counter that once the fire is well-established, the thermoelectric generator produces more power than the internal fan consumes, enough to trickle-charge a phone or keep a headlamp topped up, but not to fast-charge anything.
What reviewers liked
- Only stove in the pool that combines wood cooking with USB output
- r/CampingGear testing confirms it self-sustains and trickle-charges devices
- Forced-air gasifier delivers a hotter, cleaner burn than passive designs
- Multiple sources note faster heating and lower wood consumption than open fire
Where it falls short
- andrewskurka.com is sharply critical of the USB output as 'not even good'
- Heavy for its size, sources flag it as too heavy for serious backpacking
- Won't fast-charge, only trickle output once fire is established
- Premium price relative to simpler wood stoves with similar cooking ability
Across the reviewers we read, the BioLite CampStove 2+ is the most polarizing pick in this category, and the disagreement runs along a clean line: it's a competent wood-burning cook stove that happens to also charge devices, not a charging device that happens to cook. andrewskurka.com is the most pointed critic in the source set, calling its USB output 'not even good' and arguing its weight only makes sense for car or bike camping rather than backpacking. r/CampingGear testers who ran extensive trials counter that once the fire is well-established, the thermoelectric generator produces more power than the internal fan consumes, enough to trickle-charge a phone or keep a headlamp topped up, but not to fast-charge anything.
On the cooking side, the consensus is more positive. bettertrail.com describes it as a powerful flame for the size, and r/CampingGear users note it heats faster and burns less wood than a comparable open fire thanks to the forced-air gasifier. tentlife.co.uk calls out the relatively clean, low-smoke burn. The 4.6/686 Amazon rating is consistent with the community signal and wasn't given heavy weight.
The honest read: if you specifically want the wood-plus-USB combo for emergency preparedness or short car-camping trips, this is the only product in the pool that does it. If you primarily want the lightest or fastest wood cooker, the Solo Stove Lite or a titanium folder will do that job for less weight and less money.
- Camping stove fueled by sticks, wood scraps or pellets creates fire for cooking and boiling water, and converts heat into electricity to charge smartphones and headlamps for camping, backpacking, and survival situations
- Renewable biomass fuel such as twigs, sticks, pinecones, and other forest floor debris is readily available and eliminates reliance on gas canisters; patented combustion technology creates smokeless flames for tabletop fire that makes everything from s’mores to complete meals
- Devices can be charged via the integrated USB port; thermoelectric generator generates 3 watts of power for real-time charging, and stores power in the 3,200 mAh battery for use even when fire isn’t burning
- Scalloped pot stand holds cookware and folding legs provide stability; boils 1 liter of water in 4.5 minutes and adjustable flame can be controlled with 4 fan speeds
- CampStove packs down the size of a 32-ounce wide-mouth water bottle (5 x 8 inches) and weighs 2.06 pounds; includes a 100 lumen LED FlexLight to light surroundings, stuff sack, Firestarter, and USB cord
It then produces more electricity than it consumes. For a quick coffee or something like that, it will not get hot enough to gain electricity.
And it uses commonly available fuel like wood, rather than alcohol or pressurized stove fuel. It just dumps excess power out through a USB port.
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