Coffee Can Stove

As the weather starts to turn colder, and my time outdoors increases, I'm inclined to start dragging out my winter camping gear.  One of the little devices that I like to carry around for a quick fix of something hot while out in the wilds, is my coffee can stove.

I found the idea for this little stove came from an outdoor magazine, and I am quite sorry to say that I have forgotten which one, otherwise I would be happy to give the author his/her due.  It's quite an ingenious little invention, simply a coffee can with a 1"x3" slot cut near the opening (what will become the bottom of the stove), and a 1/2"x3" slot cut in the other end, opposite side from the first slot.

The larger slot becomes the vent for the stove, as well as an area to be able to place more fuel on the fire, should you need it.  The smaller slot is the "chimney" of the stove, like so -

With this setup, you can quickly boil a cup of water, soup, hot chocolate, coffee, etc.  Flipping the cup upside down on the stove, you can even bake a biscuit!

One quick recommendation - don't try to use any branches or twigs larger in diameter than the diameter of your pinky - they do not seem to burn well in such a confined area.