BushBuddy Mini

Let's take a look at the BushBuddy Mini gasifier kindling stove. A very efficient portable stove for camping and bushcraft.

[@jamiem7649]

I had to wait a year for my order to arrive. Worth the wait though- great piece of kit. Absolutely love it.

[@mawo3961]

Just got word my mini is being shipped today. Can't wait to test out!

[@rogibaer]

It was actually a guy called Fritz Handel in Canada who 'invented' the original Bushbuddy. They had existed as 'hobo' soup can stoves before, but he perfected it into what I think is the greatest bushcraft item in history. It took him years of manual spot-welding to get the perfect distance between the walls and the the floor of the inner and outer. Then getting the holes in the ideal position and size to create that equilibrium of conditions that produced that smokeless, steady, giaint candle flame. Add to that that it does not scorch the ground (you can sit it on your palm, mid burn). He made them all by hand in his cottage. I'm not sure, but heard that when he passed, his family sold it to a company in Alaska... They came up with the mini, but I prefer the larger orignal with the sealed bottom. Thanks.

[@bundufundi]

That’s a great bit of additional information, thanks for the comment!

[@Joey-L]

I really like the open bottom design, makes a lot of sense. My take on the homemade fire starter is egg carton, dryer lint, birch bark shavings and wax !

[@bundufundi]

The birch bark is a very good idea, I think I will use that next time, thanks Joey!

[@hackneeey]

I like the open bottom arrangement- I have the four dog stove bush cooker and its main failing - if you can call it that is it clogs up with a lengthy burn , which in fairness is not what it’s meant for This type of stove is excellent for burning hexamine as well as I’m sure you know, It’s a great looking kit combo with the pot , looks as if I’m going to have to buy an another stove ! Thanks for sharing Mick

[@bundufundi]

It’s a fantastic little stove with a great story. The open base is definitely a very useful feature. Thanks for your comment!

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

I am ashamed to say I have one of the cheap copies.These kind of stoves are great here in the winter. A meter or so snow makes fire a bit more challenging. I just put the stove on my snow shovel to stop it from disappearing. Great for a quick brew. Nice video Trev and happy Easter.

[@bundufundi]

Happy Easter to you too Tim! I bet these stoves work pretty well where you are, the shovel idea sounds like a good solution! Thanks for watching mate!

[@brettbrown9814]

Great review Trev! I really like the design and the back story was interesting also.

[@bundufundi]

Thanks Brett!

[@kurts64]

What a cool bit of gear! I watched this with my 6 yearold daughter around the fire in the backyard (just cooked up some dinner) and now we wanna buy one haha Cheers mate, hope your doin well!👍👍

[@bundufundi]

Hi mate, it’s a great option for me here in the cold and wet, that’s for sure! 😂 All good here, how’s things with you?

[@kurts64]

@@bundufundi all good here mate, autumn here now so the weather's calmed down abit, makes overnighters a bit nicer 🏕 🔥 🪵 🪓

[@Odian2]

I just got mine today!

[@bundufundi]

Enjoy, they are great little stoves!

[@harwoodblades3633]

Nice one Trev 👍

[@bundufundi]

Thanks mate, how’s the fishing?

[@harwoodblades3633]

@@bundufundi enjoying every minute pal.. between work and the grandkids and a few knife builds..I'm rammed out 💪👍

[@williefick]

Is dit my verbeelding of hoor ek ń "soutie" aksent.

[@bundufundi]

Jy is heltemaal reg! 😂