Ecozoom Rocket Stove Review – Portable Cooking with Multiple Fuels
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We’ve talked about “Emergency Cooking – 10 Ways to Have a Hot Meal When the Power Goes Out“, and I firmly believe that everyone should have multiple ways to prepare a hot meal in case of emergency. If you’re camping (at least around here), it’s getting tougher to have an old-fashioned campfire. Due to concerns about the emerald ash borer, you can’t transport wood around the state.
Enter the Ecozoom rocket stove. The Ecozoom is a compact camp stove designed to burn wood, biomass or charcoal that can cook a full meal with a very small amount of fuel. I was contacted by Tom from EcoZoom and he asked me if I’d be willing to host a review and giveaway. The giveaway has wrapped up, the review follows.
Table of contents
- What is an Ecozoom Rocket Stove?
- Are there specific aspects of the Ecozoom Rocket Stove that set it apart from competitors?
- Where are EcoZoom rocket stoves manufactured?
- How long has EcoZoom been in business?
- Does Ecozoom offer a guarantee?
- What size and how heavy is the stove?
- Is the EcoZoom rocket stove for outside use only?
- Is there a warranty on Ecozoom rocket stoves?
- Is the stove certified or recommended in any way by a third party organization (such as EU, Federal Government, military, consumer’s union, etc.)?
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What is an Ecozoom Rocket Stove?
The EcoZoom Versa rocket stove features an abrasion resistant and durable ceramic combustion chamber with a 10 cm in diameter vertical section that forces the gases to mix with the flame, decreasing harmful emissions. The Versa adds a refractory metal liner to the inside of the combustion chamber. This liner protects the ceramic insulation, increases the life of your stove, and improves combustion efficiency.
This stove features new hinged combustion chamber doors enabling for an effortless conversion from wood to charcoal fuels. Both the main combustion chamber door and the damper door (bottom door) have reinforced metal frames. They also have hinges that securely close the doors and regulate airflow. The Zoom Versa also has a durable, reformulated 3-pronged cast iron stove top that improves heat transfer for all pots including round bottom pots and woks. The stove could be used for water bath canning, provided it is well fueled.
I shot Tom some questions about EcoZoom, and here’s what he had to say.
Are there specific aspects of the Ecozoom Rocket Stove that set it apart from competitors?
We offer a few models that use a lighter weight insulation to save on weight as well as a double burner model. (Editor’s note – the double burner model is a beast!) The biggest difference is the work we do in international countries. We have a team that is located full-time in Nairobi, Kenya working to sell our improved cookstoves to those in need as well as partner with aid organizations.
To date we have delivered stove to a variety of countries and cultures where people are affected by breathing in toxic smoke while cooking over an open fire or inefficient cookstove. The reduction in fuel usage means people spend less money of fuel, have to spend less time gathering fuel, and don’t have to breathe in the large amount of smoke with basic cookstoves or fires.
Where are EcoZoom rocket stoves manufactured?
Our stoves are made in China. The long term goal is to assemble and manufacture in Africa.
How long has EcoZoom been in business?
Our company has been in business almost three years, growing organically each year without outside investors.
Does Ecozoom offer a guarantee?
We offer all of our customers a satisfaction guarantee when they receive our stove. We’ll work with customers to ensure they are happy with their purchase.
What size and how heavy is the stove?
- Height: 11.5″
- Diameter: 9.5″
- Weight: 14.25 lbs
Is the EcoZoom rocket stove for outside use only?
Correct, with the exception of the Plancha model. This could be used in a well ventilated indoor dwelling such as a cabin or yurt.
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Is there a warranty on Ecozoom rocket stoves?
We don’t have a warranty claim at the moment but as mentioned earlier we will work with customers to make sure they are happy. With proper care, our stoves will last more than 10,000 hours of cooking and have stoves used daily for hours on end in developing countries. They may not look pretty after all that time being cooked on but they will still work!
Is the stove certified or recommended in any way by a third party organization (such as EU, Federal Government, military, consumer’s union, etc.)?
To date we don’t have any third party certification but they have been tested for emissions standards at the Aprovecho Research Center and have been piloted with aid organizations for efficacy and adoption in East Africa. We are currently working on finalizing an agreement for a large distribution project with DelAgua.
The EcoZoom Versa rocket stove is a sturdy multi-fuel stove that’s small enough to keep on hand for emergencies or tote along camping, but durable enough to serve as a primary cook stove in rough conditions.
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This article is by Laurie Neverman. She has a BS in Math/Physics and MS in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in renewable energy. Laurie and her family live in a “concrete bunker” (ICF home) with a permaculture food forest, greenhouses, and three types of solar. They “walk the talk” of preparedness by living a more self-reliant lifestyle.
EcoZoom Versa Rocket is exactly what I need. I like that it is versatile with heat sources. I think it is reasonably priced. Hopefully I will win it!
I cook on my wood stove.
I use a Broil charcoal starter unit w/ broken sticks and twigs quickly heats up canned items I keep one in the car.
We have a wood stove in the house that we use in the wintertime, and then in the summer, we can cook on our gas grill, the camp stove or, if there is no propane, we can build a campfire. We have an outdoor campfire pit and a metal grill. A handy stove would be nice, though.
We use the grill and the fire pit when we have no power! Would love one of these rocket stoves!!
I’ve read about and been interested in the concept of Rocket Stoves for several years. This product sounds exceptional and we would love to try it. It does seem more “reliable” than our solar oven attempts 🙂
I have cooked on a grill occasionally but would prefer a stove like this that would allow me to cook in a pot, and use found fuels.
This is a great item…..Did a lot of research on ’em over the years…….Lots better than my Hobo Stove I used in Wyoming and elsewhere, where the lack of abundant fuel sources would make this an ideal emergency item….It’s a thing that can be used in any situation….Think about the energy saved if you had a set, or more, to use on a daily basis…..Would love this in my possession….Respectfully, Mike Burke
This looks like one great little stove.
I have two zip stoves. My mushing friend and I once did an overnight where I had one zip stove. We heated water and food for 9 dogs plus ourselves. I was inspired to purchase another one. I would love an Ecozoom Rocket Stove for my outdoor living.
I made a small stove out of a cat food can that uses fuel and works great!
most recently, I’ve cooked in our fireplace.
I use several different ways to cook but my favorite is my 1927 gas stove. It’s little and cute and works very well. For alternative cooking methods I have a Coleman camp stove, a woodstove and wood fired grill. I am looking to build an outdoor earth oven later this year.
I use my microwave a lot, and my regular stove, or I eat out when I can. This rocket stove would be great to use when the power is out or just to cook outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Would love to win it!
This is a wonderful giveaway!!! So safe,and it looks really nice too!!!! I love that you don’t have to use gas can. I am afraid of gas grill we have one. Thank you for the offer.
I’ve used camping stoves of various sorts and have used wood-burning options a very limited amount.
We have used campfires, gas grill, bigger two-burner gas stove, charcoal, sun oven, and for small, simple stuff, backpacking stoves. This looks awesome!
I do need it! Excellent product – I’d be happy to win this one!
I love to camp and have been in survival mode lately.
This stove looks amazing! We have been exploring ways to cook our food when the power goes out, which happens often in the summer, even when there isn’t a hurricane.