Wood Burning Folding Camp Stove Stainless Steel Grill - Portable

In this review of the REDCAMP wood burning folding camp stove, the bottom line is simple: this is a durable, portable cooking platform for campers who want a reliable way to cook with natural fuels. The reviewer found it best for car campers, motorcycle campers and anyone who needs a sturdy, collapsible stove that supports full-size skillets. Its stainless steel build and folding design make it a practical backup when fuel runs low, and the ability to burn charcoal, an alcohol burner or small wood makes it adaptable in the field.

Key Features

• Sturdy construction: The stainless steel body delivers a durable cooking surface that stands up to heavy pans and repeated use.
• Compact portability: Folds down to roughly the size of a tablet and fits in the included carrying bag for easier transport and storage.
• Multi-fuel capability: Works with charcoal, an alcohol burner or small pieces of wood and dry leaves found while camping, giving flexibility when gas is not available.
• Quick setup: The folding design lets you deploy and tear down the stove in moments, which is useful for short stops or emergency use.
• Good cooking footprint: Unfolded dimensions create a stable platform for skillets and pots used at campsite meals.

Who It's For

This stove is ideal for outdoorspeople who value a metal, reusable cooking solution that does not rely on proprietary canisters or continuous fuel delivery. Car campers, motorcycle campers and backpackers who accept a modest weight in exchange for a larger cooking surface will appreciate the balance of durability and portability.

Those who should look elsewhere include ultralight hikers who need the absolute lowest weight and compactness, and campers who require a built-in windscreen or integrated fuel canister system for long-term basecamp cooking without tending the fire regularly.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Solid stainless steel build feels durable and supports heavy pans without wobble.
• Folded size approximates a tablet for convenient storage and transport in the provided bag.
• Accepts multiple fuel types so you can use charcoal, an alcohol burner, or collected twigs and leaves.
• Quick to set up and take down, useful for short stops and emergency cooking.

Cons

• At about 6.4 lbs it is heavier than ultralight backpacking stoves, which may be a drawback for long-distance packers.

Specifications

Material	Stainless steel
Folded size	10.6 x 8.7 x 2.4 in (27 x 22 x 6 cm)
Unfolded size	7.9 x 7.9 x 10.2 in (20 x 20 x 26 cm)
Weight	6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Fuel types	Charcoal, alcohol burner, wood, twigs, dry leaves
Includes	Folding stove and carrying bag

Our Verdict

The REDCAMP folding wood stove is a practical, well-built option for anyone who needs a versatile camp cooking platform that handles real cookware and multiple fuel types. It is particularly good value for car and motorcycle campers who want durability and a stable cooking surface; its weight makes it less suitable for ultralight backpacking but overall it is a dependable, flexible stove to keep as primary or emergency camp cookware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it support cast iron pans?
Yes. The stainless steel build and stable platform are reported to support full-size cast iron skillets.

What fuels can it use?
It accepts charcoal, an alcohol burner, and small wood, branches or dry leaves collected in the field.

How compact is it for transport?
When folded it is about the size of a tablet (10.6 x 8.7 x 2.4 in) and comes with a carrying bag for storage and transport.