While on Safari in East Africa Man in the Bush

was very impressed with the versatility of the one-pot

chimneyless stoves that the locals use.

 

There are several types in use, some burn wood, others charcoal.

Both types have handy pot holders that hinge over the top of

the stove rim and converge in the centre, to form a hob which

will support many sizes of pot, from the Crusader Mug to a full size wok.

We liked them so much we brought one back to the UK.
Wishing more versatility - that it would burn wood or charcoal
(depending upon use and available fuel), and was smaller and
more rucksack-friendly, we scaled it down and adapted the design accordingly.