For Release This Spring: the new Ganesha Ultralight Stove

Third Party Reviews - over 2.5 million views so far

“Like a pop-up book, when you press the jointed corners of the flattened stove, it automatically takes shape” - Gear Junkie

"This stove really excels. You will be impressed by its performance" - Mark Young Bushcraft

“Extremely efficient” - Joe Robinet, Alone Season 1

Gear Junkie - Smokeless, Folding Ultralight Wood Stove - Ganesha Stove First Look Review
OCD Hunter - Quick Assembly Video
Mark Young - Ganesha Ultralight Wood Gas Stove - Not What I Expected
Prepared Wanderer - Best Lightweight Stove for Wilderness Camping
Bush Gear Review - Ganesha? Real Ultralight Titanium Folding Hiking Wood Stove. Matt Hart in Australia caught some great video of the stove gasifying
Kent Survival - Andy does a full review at Ultra Lightweight Folding Stove. You can also see the stove in use in two of his other videos: Cooking Spam and Egg on the Ganesha Ultralight Stove and Using an Alcohol Burner Inside the Ganesha Ultralight Stove
Joe Robinet - Bucket List Trip
PaleoHikerMD - Fold-Flat Gasifier Stove
Cliff Jacobson - Review: Ganesha Wood Burning Trail Stove
Rogue Preparedness - The Only Ultralight Compact Cook Stove You'll Need

When can I get one?
To pre-order, please email us. The stainless steel version of the stove (exact same size and performance, with a weight of 13.0 ounces) is $69.99. The titanium version is $129.99. We will contact you for payment and shipping information as soon as the stoves are available.

We have designed the stove, applied for both utility and design patents (see the patent application publication here), and had a first batch made by artisans in India. That batch has been used by reviewers, and we are now starting production for Spring/Summer 2024.

Assembly and Use of the Stove:

Tech Specs

Material: Titanium
Packed Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches (25 x 17.5 x 1.3 cm)
Assembled Dimensions: 5.25 x 5.25 x 6.8 inches (13.3 x 13.3 x 17.3 cm)
Weight: 7.8 ounces (220 g)
Fuel: Biomass (twigs, sticks, dung)
Recommended Pot Size: 4.2 to 4.6 inches in diameter (10.7 - 11.7 cm), to fit properly on the pot supports inside the stove. Pots larger than 5.5 inches in diameter (14 cm) can be placed on top of the stove. Small frying pans also work well.
Boil Time (700 ml): 4 to 6 minutes
Time to Fold/Unfold: < 30 seconds
Country of Origin: Designed in the USA, handmade in India
Ground Cloth: Fire-resistant fiberglass, coated on both sides with silicone

“Every once in a very long while, a new camping product appears which is intelligently designed and honestly useful. The Ganesha wood burning trail stove is one of them.” - Cliff Jacobson, cliffcanoe.com

When can I get one?
To pre-order, please email us. The stainless steel version of the stove (exact same size and performance, with a weight of 13.0 ounces) is $69.99. The titanium version is $129.99. We will contact you for payment and shipping information as soon as the stoves are available.

We have designed the stove, applied for both utility and design patents (see the patent application publication here), and had a first batch made by artisans in India. That batch has been used by reviewers, and we are now starting production for Spring/Summer 2024.

Why a gasifier stove?
Ganesha stoves have double walls that let superheated secondary air flow to the top of the fire, where it helps burn the smoke. This is more difficult from a design point of view, but has some really big advantages that make it worth it:

-Fires are easier to start
-Burning is much cleaner and hotter
-It’s easier to keep the fire going
-Uses less fuel, and is more tolerant of damp or unusual fuels (like bundled grasses or dried dung)
-The cooking fire doubles as a “personal fire” that is very pleasant, even after cooking is done

Can this stove handle hot fires and repeated folding & unfolding?
Yes! We have used it extensively ourselves, with several hundred burn cycles per stove. Like many ultralight items, it should be used carefully, but it is designed for years of use.

What kind of fuel is best?
-Tinder like dry grass, combined with small twigs, is best for starting the fire
-Wooden sticks the diameter of a finger or thumb are best for keeping the fire going
-Small pieces can be fed in the top, while longer pieces can be fed into the lower opening
-Adjust the amount of fuel to control heat
-Dry dung also burns well, though it will need some firewood to keep it burning hot

Which pots will work best?
These pots are the correct dimensions to fit down inside the stove on the pot supports:

-MSR Titan Kettle 850ml
-Snow Peak Titanium Trek 900ml
-TOAKS 750ml Pot, Light Titanium 700ml Pot, Titanium 900ml Pot, Titanium 1100ml Pot
-Evernew Titanium 900ml Pot, Titanium Pasta Pot 1000ml
-Vargo Ti-Lite 900 Mug
-Optimus Terra Xpress HE Cooking Pot 600ml

Pots larger than 5.5 inches in diameter (14 cm) can be placed on top of the stove. Small frying pans also work well.

What kind of adventurer is this stove best for?
-Those who enjoy simplicity and paying attention to the natural world
-Fast & Light, but with hot meals and beverages
-Leave No Trace - it’s easy to use the stove and still leave your cooking area pristine
-Don’t want to use fossil fuels and disposable canisters
-Those who enjoy a campfire

When should this stove not be used?
This stove should never be used in an area with an active fire ban.

Can I use an alcohol burner in the stove?
Yes, just invert your alcohol burner stand, place the burner on it, and put it inside the Ganesha stove. Turn the stove so it protects the alcohol flame from the wind, and you are good to go.

What’s the groundcloth made of?
The included groundcloth is fiberglass with a silicone coating on both sides. It is impressively fire resistant (we’ve built big fires right on the groundcloth, and while it discolors, it doesn’t melt or burn). Please note that while the groundcloth won’t burn, it can still transmit heat to the ground below. Make sure to clear all organic matter from the area before placing the groundcloth and stove.

Tech Specs Comparison:

Please note that there are many single-walled (non-gasifier) woodstoves on the market, in sizes from tiny to quite large. Single-walled stoves are very different to use from a gasifier stove. We have tried many, and were unhappy with the amount of smoke they created and how much fuel they required. The Ganesha Ultralight Stove is designed to be something better - hotter, cleaner, and still incredibly light.

What’s next?
We have designed more Ganesha wood-burning stoves in different sizes, for car campers, humanitarians and back-yard firepit lovers. All are made for decades of use, and fold flat in seconds.

To learn more, contact brice@ganeshastove.com