Bernie - wood fired rocket stove.

Bernie - the new rocket stove on the market 🚀

Cooking outdoors on a rocket stove blends adventure, sustainability, and simplicity into one satisfying experience. There’s something deeply satisfying about cooking with wood fire—no switches, no knobs, gas or electricity, just fuel and flame. A rocket stove channels that primal energy in a clean, efficient way, making you feel connected to the elements. Whether in your backyard, at a campsite, or on a cabin porch, the fresh air, birdsong, and open sky elevate even the simplest meal into something memorable. Tending the fire, adjusting the fuel, and seeing flames respond—it’s hands-on and meditative. It’s not just cooking; it’s a small dance with nature. Bernie only requires small amounts of wood and burns with astonishing efficiency thanks to the insulated combustion chamber and large air intake. You can cook a full meal with just twigs, sticks, scrap wood, anything untreated. The very low smoke output due to clean combustion means less smoke and fewer harmful emissions, making it healthier and more comfortable for both the cook and the environment. By using renewable biomass (sticks, pinecones, dried leaves), you reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimize your carbon footprint. Rocket stoves work without electricity or fuel canisters, making them perfect for off-grid living, emergency prep, or blackouts. You can boil, fry, grill, or even bake (with some setups). From morning coffee to a sizzling stir-fry, it handles it all.

Bernie: The journey. Every Bernie is individually hand made, by me, here in Melksham, Wiltshire. Reel shows me making number 25 of a 50 batch run. This one is burnt bronze 👌🏼💛💛💛 #iambernie #rocketstove #woodstove

What a day! Hot sun, blue skies and an incredible group of hard working people all taking some time out to chat, chill and unwind in the Welsh countryside. I was stoked to be invited over to @dirtyhealthofficial retreat to cook a chilli and get involved with a road test of the new retreat facility built by @the_coal_bunker @armstrong_health It’s a beautiful location and I had wicked setup for getting my cook on under the sun. Smoky tempeh chilli followed by my fireside brownie I’d made at home. As usual I got so carried away/immersed I only managed to snap a few pics but absolutely loved the day and the vibes this crew brings. Thanks for looking. LYB Ben

Sunday skate lunch with the boy. I was stoked Dex was keen for some cooking outdoors with me, I always think it’s fun but it’s different for teenagers…! We tried out Wroughton pump track before cooking which I loved but it was a sketchy ride on the surf skate, if you’re into BMX though, this is sikkkk! Kept it simple for lunch with a salt n pepper tofu, all prepped at home and ready to rock. I filmed and stoked Bernie while Dex was cheffing. We went with the @field.blends seasoning this time and it did not disappoint, working really well with the peppers, onions and lime juice. We made some wicked wraps and it was super quick too. If you’re looking to descreen your teen then I can highly recommend some outdoor cooking. Thanks for looking. LYB Ben and Dex

My copy of @dayhike_uk magazine arriving could not have been better timed! It coincided with a few days of perfect, blue sky spring weather, glorious (and much needed) sunshine and I’d just got a new hammock for my Birthday that I was itching to try out. It was so good to make an event out of sitting/lying down to read proper print on real paper in the great outdoors. I need no excuse whatsoever to have a hot chocolate and @harthchocolate have nailed it with the ginger version. For an hour or so I chilled in the woods, listened to the birds and the wind in the trees while absorbing this awesome, beautifully printed magazine, it really is a work of art.

I love the Bernie patina! It tells a visual story, every mark and color change is like a mini timeline of Bernie’s life lived so far. The colors the steel takes on are totally unique, created by each individual owner every time it’s used. As patina builds it softens perfect, shiny surfaces with tiny flaws, colour change and character to make things feel more human, used and loved. It evolves over time you’re literally watching beauty develop, the surfaces gain richness, texture and personality that was hidden when brand new. It makes every Bernie one of a kind, no two patinas ever turn out the same, I love seeing how all the Bernie’s out there are aging and changing with time and use. Thanks for looking. LYB Ben

It was a treat to get out and enjoy some spring while it lasted (20-22 March) have a brew, chat n unwind a bit and have the talented @bristolanimator capture some stills. Burning some sticks and boiling the kettle is definitely an act that is more than the sum of its parts. It leaves a lasting calm that I never realised I needed, till it washes over me and everything slows down and gets a little quieter. Except for the crows in that bit of woodland, they make a racket! Thanks for looking. LYB Ben

My first sell out! Burnt bronze has sold out and there’s 1 Highlander green left in stock. Grey, Blue and black running low. Thank you so much to y’all that have bought, liked, shared, commented and supported this little (but growing) UK business. This has been an extra happy Birthday 😊 🥳

To all my Instafam, grab a bargain this coming Monday! It’s my (42nd) Birthday and Im offering 42% off any Bernie for 24hrs (while stock lasts) on the 16th March. Visit the website (link in bio) and go to the contacts page, add your name and email and I’ll send you a discount code. Easy. Or, just share with friends and fam. Thank you :) LYB Ben

Bernie Bites: Peanut butter dates dipped in chocolate. Continuing with the sweet theme these dates make an unreal snack. Simple to make but absolutely delicious and dangerously moreish! Thanks to @paulyoungchef for the inspiration and recipe and @harthchocolate for that smoky cocoa powder dusting. #Camping #cookingoutdoors #campstove #chocolate

Camp Wild: Elements reloaded. What a weekend!! I see it as sign of an epic weekend if I haven’t got many pictures…. Not great for my socials but good for the soul. Screen time on my phone barely broke into double digits on the Saturday and I feel good for that. Chatting with people freshly back from the lakes and saunas and pouring hundreds (almost) of delicious coffees kept me busy and buzzing all day. The evening saw everyone come together to eat and relax in an environment that was so peaceful and different to my norm it’s hard to put into words. Complete immersion at a campout has to be the biggest benefit of going and leaves a lasting impression. So here’s a few pics I quickly snapped over the 3 days at Whitmoor lakes. 1 Setting up for a some @wildish.uk coffees 2 Alex on the main stage, his @landpod didge set was 🔥 3 @portasaunauk early AM (geese flyby if you look closely near tree line 👀) 4 Early AM @whitmorelakes looked gorgeous (still icy cold mind!) 5 New @ridgemonkeyoutdoors was perfect for my crispy polenta lunch. 6 Bernie getting a field test 7 The walk into base camp with torches lit 😍 8 @fedbyfield Connors setup for dinner was 👌🏼 9 @sadiehorler singing brought mellow vibes to basecamp. 10 Smoky campfire toast. 11 Very tired and hungry on the way home I stopped to enjoyed some of Connor’s bean stew from the night before. Yes, that is a spatula I’m eating it with. Huge thanks to all of you that made this such an incredible experience, you make this community what it is and I am here for it. LYB Ben