A friend of mine who organized our trip to the Grand Canyon introduced me to this neat piece of homemade gear.  As the title above suggests it is a cooking stove made from an aluminum can.  It burns unpressurized liquid alcohol and is very lightweight, always an important factor for backpacking.

We cooked some great meals with this type of stove.  I plan to make one myself.  I will post photos when I do.  This is a great example of gear you can make rather than purchase.  Click the photo to get all the details on how to make one of your own!

Disclaimer: As with any stove or open flame, it is important to be very careful not to burn yourself or cut yourself on sharp edges of the can.

Soda Can Stove