Here is an instruction manual on how to build a simple pressurized alcohol burner from tin cans. While building such burners are common from aluminum soda cans we found that aluminum soda cans were not available to people we visited in Kenya. Using another material was the inspiration of this design. It is becoming the “microwave” in the bush!! I hope it is helpful to you.
http://www.fastonline.org/content/view/69/29/
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October 15th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Does anyone know if it’s possible to use a solar backpack for powering your laptop while in the field? I’m travelling to Kenya next month and wanted to bring one of these solar backpacks, but I can’t find any reviews or write-ups. Any help would be great.