One of the biggest ‘AHA’ moments I’ve had learning about survival is when I learned about the Rocket stove from a tree stump. If you’re at all interested in survival, you need to learn about this simple trick. It may very well save your life someday.

If you are in an emergency situation and need a really easy-to-make stove, look no further than a hollow tree stump.

Before we get started, I’ll list out the items needed for this amazing life hack!

Items Needed:

1. Hollow Tree Stump
2. 1 – 1.5 Spade Bit
3. Drill
4. Fire Starter

While you may not have an abundance of hollow tree stumps, chances are you’ll be able to find one if you really are in a survival situation.

Start out by drilling a hole through the top of the stump with your 1.5 spade bit attached to your drill. to act as a chimney and then drill another hole from the side to aid in airflow. The most important factor in this process is having a good dry stump, a drill powerful enough to drill a large diameter hole, and a large diameter bit long enough (5-6 inches) to make connecting holes in your stump making an “L” shape.

Now that you’ve made your stove, grab your kindling wood or your fire starter, light the wood and place it in the second hole to start your fire. There is no need to add more wood, it will burn by itself, and will easily last a couple of hours.