BioLite CampStove 2+ review

The CampStove 2+ is the only stove here that does not use gas. It burns sticks, twigs or pellets, and an internal thermoelectric generator turns some of the heat into electricity that drives a four-speed fan for a cleaner, hotter fire. Surplus power goes into a 3,200 mAh battery with a 3 W USB port, so you can charge a phone or the included FlexLight while you cook. BioLite lists a 4.5 minute boil for 1 liter and a weight of 2.06 lbs. An LED dashboard shows fire strength, power and fan speed. The appeal is clear for campers who dislike buying and packing out canisters, or who want a small tabletop fire. The costs are clear too: it is the heaviest single-pot stove here, it needs dry fuel and regular feeding, and at $199.95 it costs four times as much as the Soto Amicus. Check local fire rules, since wood fires are often banned when gas stoves are allowed.

Who it is for

Campers who want to skip gas canisters

Price

$199.95 at the BioLite US store.

CampStove 2+ Compact, Smokeless Wood-Burning Camp Stove Regular price $199.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Burns sticks, twigs and pellets instead of gas
• Thermoelectric generator powers a 4-speed internal fan
• 3,200 mAh battery with 3 W USB output
• BioLite lists a 4.5 minute boil for 1 liter
• FlexLight, firestarter and USB cord in the box

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No fuel canisters to buy or carry out
• Strength: Charges phones and lights while you cook
• Strength: LED dashboard shows fire strength, power and fan speed
• Weakness: 2.06 lbs (935 g), heavy for a backpacking stove
• Weakness: Needs dry wood or pellets and regular feeding
• Weakness: $199.95, four times the price of the Soto Amicus

Key facts

• Price: $199.95
• Weight: 2.06 lbs (935 g)
• Boil time, 1 L: 4.5 minutes
• Battery: 3,200 mAh, 3 W USB out
• Fuel: Sticks, twigs, pellets

Where it ranks

BioLite CampStove 2+ is No. 9 in our Best Camping Stoves verdict.