White Box StovesTM was started in March of 2005 by Bill Ballowe. The name, White Box StoveTM, was derived from the small white boxes that the stoves were mailed in. White Box StovesTM may not be a household name but it is getting to be a well known brand name recognized as one of the best built stoves  in the world of lightweight backpacking.

As an aging backpacker I wanted to find ways to lighten my pack weight without spending a fortune on expensive lightweight gear. Doing a lot of research online I started White Box StovesTM by making typical pop can stoves but with a little twist. Instead of using regular pop cans I used the larger sized 24 oz wide body cans. They held more fuel and were able to boil enough water for several backpackers.

Wanting to make a design different than other stoves maker I searched for almost a year before I found the aluminum bottle used by several beverage companies. After several dozen attempts I finally settled on the original three rivet design which has since been nicknamed the "Frankenstove" in jest by Tinny of Mini Bull Design. This design drew a lot of rave reviews and acclaim from users worldwide. I started marketing this version in August of 2006.

To keep a long story short a suggestion and a homemade video that was offered to me from Tinny at MiniBull Design was responsible for the present-day design of the stove. Shedding the rivets we now use what I call a "Cope RollTM" to seal the top edge. The roll helps seal the inner wall to the outer wall and at the same time gives the stove a lot more strength from bending around the top edge. The rest is history.

With sales volume over 6500 stoves as of February 2010 this business has surpassed my wildest dreams. Thanks to all of the people who have purchased a stove and thanks to the dozens of customers who have taken the time to write a letter of praise telling how much they have enjoyed the stove. Also thanks to all my dealers around the world.

Bill Ballowe, Owner

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White Box StovesTM

3901 9th Ave So

Great Falls, MT 59405

Phone: 406.788.7376