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.
i eat raw a lot.
I’ve used the one with the 5 cinder blocks,, pretty good
I love grilling, but also use dutch ovens, hobo packets, skewers, and occasionally my little gas oven.
I’ve never seen one like this!
I cook with an estate wood stove! I love this though!
we use the grill!
Would love this alternative to using my Sun Oven when the weather doesn’t cooperate!
We have a BBQ and a Dutch oven for cooking when the oven is out of order.
We use the traditional stove, an outdoor wood grill/smoker, and a fire pit that we cook our maple syrup in. This would be a great addition, for canning, camping and other outdoor cooking needs.
Going off grid soon I’m in need of a good small stove and heater .. This would be just right for me …
Campfire and grill.
Great looking stove. I’ve been wanting one for camping and would love to win. Thanks.
Campfires, when able are mighty handy.
New way to cook
Cooking stoves are one area where I’m woefully lacking in my preparedness plans. This would be a perfect addition!
Right now our only other option is cooking over an open fire. I’ve looked at sun stoves and other rocket stove plans, just haven’t gotten around to trying to build one yet. This Ecozoom appears to be another affordable option.
We have a little tripod butane camp stove that cooked all our meals for a week when we lost power due to a tornado. This stove would have been so much better.
This certainly would be a great addition to anyone’s prepping stash!!!
Love the idea of using this stove in 3rd world countries!!
I have cooked over open fire, wood stove, gas grill, charcoal girl, and conventional gas and electric appliances. I also have a two burner Coleman stove for camping/emergency and have been researching Rocket stoves for cooking and home heating. Hoping to build and live off-grid in next year and the EcoZoom Versa would make a great addition. Also exploring solar cooking, makes me want to go grab my car’s sun screen now and give it a try!