rocket stove – Ling's Meadow Camping

Slow camping

Ling's Host — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:09:19 +0000

At the end of each camping season we take time to look at feedback and have a think about any changes that we need to make or new ideas that have worked well. This year it seems even more important than usual to take stock as it feels like the world has been turned on its head for a while. A few days ago I rediscovered the Slow Movement whilst browsing and felt immediately at home. The more I read…

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Rocket stove rethink

Ling's Host — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:44:36 +0000

The downside of experimenting with new ideas is that occasionally you have to admit defeat and go back to the drawing board. On the upside, experimenting does help you to work out what is really important. In this case, the right rocket stove and finding a sustainable way to cook outdoors. We have really enjoyed working on our homemade rocket stove this year. The stoves have been economical to…

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Rocket powered hot water

Ling's Host — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:49:08 +0000

It occurred to me today that I don’t think I have as yet talked about hot water. I am not sure why as it seems to be pretty central to operations at Ling’s Meadow. We had always planned to experiment with a rocket stove to heat water for the shower and sinks, but in year one time ran away with us and we had to make do with a homemade solar panel system. If we are honest it only ever really took…

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Hooray for a new season!

Ling's Host — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:18:29 +0000

A ray of sunshine actually hit the front of the farmhouse today and we are now getting overexcited about the start of our new camping season. We open again on 11th April and can’t wait to welcome back friends we made in our first year and new campers joining us for the first time. We will have some new additions for 2014 – we are currently working on a wood fired rocket stove to heat water for…

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