Convert your Lantern into a Stove

ELCAR HOBO STOVE 1975 In this video, I take a look at a rare piece of vintage camp gear: the 1975 Elcar Hobo Stove — a clever little adapter designed to replace the top vent of a lantern and transform it into a working stove. It’s one of those oddball inventions from the compact camping era, and finding one in this condition is a treat. I walk through the condition it arrived in, how the adapter fits onto a classic lantern, and what makes the Elcar design so unique. From the stamped metal construction to the way it channels heat, this thing is a perfect example of 1970s camp ingenuity. I also fire it up so you can see how it performs as a stove. If you’re into vintage camping gear, lantern accessories, or unusual stove designs, this little Hobo Stove is a fun piece of history. Hope you enjoy the burn test — thanks for watching. ---