I finally upgraded my old camp stove after a windy weekend in Wyoming

I kept using my basic single-burner for years, but a 15mph gust made boiling water take forever. Borrowed a friend's WindBurner and it was ready in under three minutes. Anyone have a good two-person stove that can handle wind without the high price tag?

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zara_wilson1mo ago

That Wyoming wind is no joke lol. Had a similar thing happen trying to make coffee in a canyon once, felt like I was waiting half the morning. Honestly after that I just got a cheap little wind screen for my old stove, folds up tiny. It's not perfect but it cuts the time down a lot for like fifteen bucks.

jade_murray1mo ago

Ever try a DIY wind screen? I made one from an old aluminum baking sheet, just bent it into a half circle. It's ugly but it works almost as well as the fancy stuff for free.

the_ray1mo ago

Did you have to drill any holes in it to let some air through, or is it just a solid wall of aluminum? I feel like a solid screen could choke the flame out as much as the wind does.