TAFEIDA smokeless camping gasifier rocket stove is a portable outdoor cooking gear. The smokeless wood burning rocket stove comes with unbelievable strong & powerful fire flames.

Q: what is the country of manufacture?

The manufacturer of this rocket stove is China and the importer is Canada.

Q: what are the "power banks?" Are these the same as USB power back ups?

Not safe to cook in tent wtf seller. This is a cooking devise not a tent warmer, the "power bank" is just a 5v blower fan, you have to supply the power to the fan not the other way around.

Q: What type of insulation is installed around the fuel chamber?

There is a layer of thermal insulation cotton between the combustion chamber and the installed around.

Q: How much weight can the pot holder hold. Example can it support a 8 quart dutch oven filled with chili.

I have not tried it but I feel very secure in saying that this stove would have no problem supporting a cast iron 8 quart Dutch oven full of chili. Make certain the stove is somewhat level and on a solid surface though. And keep an eye on the setup as, with anything, it could be knocked over…. Hate to waste good chili!!! 😊. You will not crush or bend this stove. Even the bolts that make the stand are heavy duty..