Ellusionist, by way of magician Adam Wilber, introduced the original Pyro open-palm fireball shooter around this time last year. Honestly, the Vipukirves Leveraxe initially intrigued me because the guy holding it in one of the above photos is wearing black-and-white gloves that sort of make him look like he has a hook hand, and I thought perhaps. The Flamestower instructions state that the device will work without water, but that it works much better with it. Compared to other TEGs on the market, some of which I have also tested, the Flamestower pales in comparison when it comes to charging rates.

There are three main sections of the Flamestower, the TEG (thermal electric generator) body itself, the adjustable support, and the feet.I think that there are other more reliable and effective TEG products on the market that would better suit most people looking for this type of device.

Features like a non-conductive electrical shock-resistant sole, an oil-and-slip-resistant Vibram Vicious outsole, and a Danner Trailguard platform for protection and stability ensure you stay safe on the job. From there, FlameStower uses the differential in temperature between the portion in the fire and the relatively cool water to generate electricity, which is then sent through a USB cable and to the user's phone, MP3 player, digital camera, or other device.Lights: I was also able to successfully charge a Light in Motion Solite 150 headlamp without issue , though it too was painfully slow. Currently distributed in Brookstone, REI, and others, the Fire Charger enables total portability of mobile IT, an efficient solution for campers and outdoor professionals, and offers the low cost needed by hundreds of millions of off-grid IT users in emerging markets.

Would also believe a little longer on the heat plate, I have 4 more inches it could have been to fill the width of my backpack. This convenient charger will power up any electronic device with a USB connector in any environment with fire.I had the opportunity to test the Flamestower over the course of the last several months with a variety of backpacking stoves and other heat sources. Secret Woods carves wearable enchantments, a line of rings topped with abstract and magical scenes of nature that look like visions inside rough-cut crystal. Its uniqueness is further emphasised by the special serial numbers assigned exclusively to the cameras. FlameStower looks to be small enough to comfortably carry on a camping trip, and weighs in at 7 oz (198 g). Another way to look at this is for every one minute of FlameStower charge time you’ll get ~2 minutes of talk time (depending on the type of phone and the strength of the fire).