The prospect of including a Hobo Stove, a primitive yet practical improvisation of a household cooking device, into our production was inspired by the concept of survival which is a major theme. Commonly, Hobo Stoves are used outdoors in survival situations by homeless people, and even backpackers, due to their simplicity and versatility, with the same effects as conventional household cooking apparatus. It is also quite widely recognised as a mean of survival in harsh times. Therefore, we thought it would be an ideal way to portray the inhospitable setting and quickly show the survival needs necessary, without going into much depth (which is impossible in trailers).
This stove may be built from a discarded tin can of any size by removing the top of the can.
Punching several small holes near the upper edge, and a larger hole on the side of the can near the bottom for fuel and air. The bottom of the can is not removed, as the stove would then be less intense and the fire might spread from it. Fuel is placed in the can, along with dry leaves, sticks amd moss to burn, and ignited. Convection draws air in through the bottom orifice and heat comes out the top. A cooking vessel may be placed on the top. The bottom hole may face the wind for more heat or it may be partially covered with scrap metal if the fire is too hot. 
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