I have been following this thread but didn't reply earlier because I had no glossy pictures to post.� 
Now that the tin can idea is out there I will try and describe what I have without pics.
�
You place a large coffee can over a stove burner--the bread sits on top of the can.
It is super simple and free. You only need to punch a bunch of holes in the bottom� (which is now actually the top)--this is your toasting surface.
I think the reason why it works so well is that the bread is kept far from the flame.� My family used a toaster like this at a primitive camp since the 1940's but it was slightly different.� We had an old fashion 4 slice pyramid style toaster but the this can method always made the better toast.
Alternatively;� you can completely cut off the bottom of the coffee can and create a wire grid to hold the toast high above the flame.� Use about�30 inches of some thick solid copper household wire. Punch some holes around the perimeter of top edge and thread the wire through to create the grid .
�
Best part is that the can can be used to hold things while you travel so it doesn't waste space. We keep clean-up stuff in it.
�
Chris C
Wisconsin
�----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Any details? After seeing a demonstration of a backpacking alcohol stove
made from two aluminum cans, I am a believer in such stuff.

Jim

On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM, John C... <yacoltyayhoo@gmail.com> wrote:

> The Neatest one I've come upon
> was shown to me by a little lady
> at BBtB last year !
> A tin can with holes poked into it
> as I recall?
> She said that it was a gift
> and that she had been using it successfully for years !
> Anyway, she said... the price was right !!!� :o)
>
> JC...