They say "Fire is the invention of humanity!" But let me tell you, those early hominids never thought they'd see the day where *fire can transform into electricity! * Well, they also never saw the day for sliced bread, so there's that.

Enter the hero of our story: the BioLite CampStove 2+.

Aside from looking like a prop from an Iron Man movie, it's got some totally bonkers features which I am about to illuminate.

This clever little piece of equipment takes your humble campfire and, through some kind of sorcery, generates 3 watts of usable electricity! That's enough to juice up LED lights, help your mobile phones cling onto life, and even other devices.

Picture this: You’re lost in a forest with only a dull pocket knife and this bad boy. Instead of resorting to Survivor mode and eating ants, you whip up a fire, plug in your phone, and deliver some pizza to your location! (joking, but being able to keep your phone charged in an emergency is very important!!!)

What's more, this next-generation gadget comes with an internal, rechargeable 2600 mAh battery. So, even when your fire fades away like my interest in home workouts (yep, it happened), the CampStove 2 diligently stores excess power to keep your devices going!

Leveling up from its predecessor, the CampStove 1, this heroic gadget outputs 50% more power. It does this by bringing updated thermoelectrics to the table, so it's basically turning more heat from your fire into energy. Call it a modern Prometheus, without the whole 'eternally being eaten by an eagle' catastrophe!

Now, for those of us who like to see the magic in action, our little marvel comes with a Smart LED Dashboard. It provides real-time feedback on the fire strength (like a live weather update but cooler), power output, and fan speed settings! Its internal jets also come with 4 fan speed settings, making your fire duties much easier than maintaining your New Year resolution.

Possibly the coolest (& hottest) thing about this stalwart companion is that it becomes not just an energy factory but morphs into your very own portable grill! Picture grilling oh-so-delicious, sizzling burgers or juicy hot dogs out in the wild. It’s like having your favourite diner in your pocket, without the sticky floors and questionable bathrooms.

And if you're a soup or tea person (or consume any liquid, I’m not Here to judge), it gets even better. The KettlePot, designed with food-safe stainless steel, is onboard to serve you. It pours like a kettle, cooks like a pot and holds 1.5 liters of water, doubling as a stylish carrying case for the BioLite CampStove 2+.

Conclusion?

The BioLite CampStove 2+ is a game changer for outdoor folk, survival enthusiasts, or people like me who can't live without their phones.

Raise a glass (or a metal camp mug) to the gadget that's truly bringing fire into the 21st century. I give it a dazzling 5-star rating. Because, let's face it, it’s so good, I'm pretty much waiting for the day it also starts making espressos.