Bushcraft Essentials Bushbox XL - Comprehensive Review

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Due to the amount of material included in this video the demonstrations will be in Part 2

[@darthkek1953]

Excellent review of a superb bit of kit. Looking forward to the demos!

[@paradyne1T101]

Where you ever able to cold weather test out the Vire stove?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

@@paradyne1T101 Yes, all recorded and just waiting to release the video. Thanks for commenting

[@canadafree2087]

Great video, tons of info and a ton of options.There is something very attractive about a flat stove taking up very little space in a pack.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Very true! Thanks for commenting

[@PolarRed]

Best review, overview of the Bushcraft I've seen. Made me happy that I got one!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

[@reidtillery2856]

Excellent review. Thank you. I've been reviewing stoves and I'm all but totally convinced now this is the one I want.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good choice. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for commenting

[@bushcraftessentials]

Again: A great video as only Mark Young can do! 👍 We LOVE watching your reviews and how you scrutinise every detail and every function of the stove. For sure containing features not everyone knew about. Great job! 🤩 Looking forward to part 2!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you so much. I know it is long but there is so much to say about them

[@jasonjohnson6344]

You do such first class show n tells. You are like the friendly neighbor we all wish we had. These companies would benefit greatly by paying you as their spokesperson. Thanks again Mark. 👍👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheRunereaper]

Good review. I bought the XL Ti very early after its launch. I had been undecided whether to go for the BB or the FB but I was sold on the Ti and it forced me to bite the bullet. Years later, I still admire the bravery of BE to go ahead with the Ti version when FB wouldn't but I do have some reservations. At 6:00 you introduce the baseplate (better named than BE's own "multifunctional case"). To be honest, I think that this is a marketing ploy from BE, to introduce a fix for the warping problem. 147g, fully 30% extra overall!, for something sold on its weight saving virtues. Their sales blurb talks about it being a " kitchen cutting board", a fireproof dry surface for preparing feathersticks and a stable base in sand and snow...... Really??? I bought the XL for 3 reasons, the ease of deployment, the light weight and the big feed port. This last, is, I believe the source of the BB warping problems, due to asymmetric heat expansion. The baseplate provides the guide and clamp to contain and correct any warpage in the feedport plate and its opposite trivet holder plate. Personally, like yourself, I've had minimal distortion, because I've used the XL as advised. Perhaps if BE had cut the feed port oval instead of square, there'd be fewer problems? On the 2 hinged plates right at the top, there are a couple of drilled eyes. Are these for hanging wires? In a wetland perhaps? Thanks again for a thorough review and I'm really looking forward to the Gen 2 / XL shootout when you can get round to it. Paul

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I can see you point about the baseplate not being all that great to carry. I have not used it as a cutting board but have found it useful on top of snow but importantly, it does help with embers that fall out the feed port. Of course, so would a piece of aluminum foil. Thanks for commenting

[@blueyonder1233]

Very neat unit. Bushcraft Essentials have certainly tried hard to create enough options to have you work full-time to explain them all. As a flame 🔥 video lover I keenly await your next video.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Coming Saturday. Thanks for commenting

[@tray-b6955]

I think you've covered it all, Mark! Thank you 🤗 Now eagerly awaiting the demos....! 😊

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Coming soon! Thanks for commenting

[@doneddy2204]

I also have used mine with long rods. Set from bottom to top on a V shape to capture my billy pot sideways and then using it as an oven. Works pretty good.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Similar to the Firebox. Thanks for commenting

[@billheckman5937]

Thurough review. I would think if loading it up with briquettes doe not cause warping a Swedish fire torch shouldn't. Firebox Steve sure inspires lots of people. Waiting for part 2.

[@jimf1964]

Steve and the firebox are unbeatable. All I could think of, for every feature, is the firebox does that exact same thing, and often better. I e thought often about the high feed or low feed, and I think Steve hit it right on. The loser feed helps with a chimney effect, but the high feed of this will let heat escape, or be unfocused. Man, my firebox is like hotter than fire.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Will be on on Saturday. Thanks for commenting

[@billheckman5937]

@@jimf1964 I totally agree, my Firebox stoves provide me with everything I need. Not sure if you have seen the "Kettle Camping" KZbin channel. What that guy does with his Firebox is AMAZING. I have watched many of his videos several times and learn something new each time. How flattering for Steve to see so many stove manufacturers attempting to copy his stove.

[@doneddy2204]

Very thorough review. Pretty sure you covered everything possible including safety

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

[@ricardoneto7789]

Excellent and thorough review of the Bushbox XL TI stove. Never thought it would be that versatile. Thanks for sharing 😉👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

[@paulbritton1565]

Thoroughly enjoyed your informed, detailed account of how flexible these stoves are. Please can you tell us what was the 'sweet spot ' diam. of the stainless steel tent pegs that you demonstrated as supports? It looks like a 4mm diam.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The rods I used in the video are about 3mm. The holes in the XL are just over 5mm. I think anything over 4mm may be too big if you want to use them to support a Trangia. Thanks for commenting

[@Woodswalker1965]

A couple of fine stoves for sure. Nice job explaining them in Pt.1 Mark!🔥👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it Wade.

[@jongjoorhee931]

Another very good review Mark. Great stove, it seems. Keep up the good work. Waiting for the next one.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Coming soon! Thanks for commenting

[@nickmartino2839]

I love both these!!!!!! And the love models also

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

For real,, I really appreciate you making this video, very very good video 👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

Well Mark, I'm sure you've anticipated this comment, but....all I see is what the firebox can do, and has done for a long time....but less. The proof will be in the testing. I do like this product though, and I thought long and hard before deciding on my second firebox. For the nano, if nothing else, I went with firebox because it folds. I'm sure everyone will be happy with either, but for the most performance, it won't beat firebox.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You are setting me up for a comparison😂. Actually, I will make a video comparing the two soon.

[@paradyne1T101]

Looks like Bushbox made a few upgrades to keep pace with their rival Firebox Not bad, not bad at all

[@Flashahol]

I actually thought it was a Firebox.... with features I never heard of.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, the Bushbox is a good stove. Thanks for commenting

[@RakeshMalikWhiteCrane]

That's also what I was thinking. Its design seems very similar to the Firebox design, but with a few improvements. Still, overall they are very similar designs. I've been curious about that, since they're as far as I know the only two wood stove designs that fold up rather than disassemble for packing.

[@charlesfaulkner8653]

Another great review Mark. Thank you

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

[@xxgg]

If you could only buy one... would buying a XL over LF be more useful/worth it even as a solo camper? I mean other than larger fire, convinence of feeding wood/twigs leff often?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I think the smaller stove will suit most people, especially if you do not plan to cook things like steaks which need a wider surface area. Thanks for commenting

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Either 1 Are Rock Solid, Love All The Different Applications, Thanks, Mark ! ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes they are! Thanks for commenting Terry

[@Radoslaw731]

Love your videos Mark :) cheers

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you for your kind words

[@geoffnepo]

Hello, great vid, what’s the ti thickness/gauge and does it warp like stainless steel?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Not sure about the thickness of the titanium version but it is likely the same as the SS and yes, titanium will warp as well. Thanks for commenting

[@zaanea1]

Dear Mark, Does the baseplate also fit in the black pouch? Or does this only fit in the leather case? With kind regards, Michael

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Unfortunately, the base plate only fits in the leather pouch. Thanks for commenting

[@grumpyvetoutdoors9387]

definitely a good attempt to copy the firebox stove, but doesn't cut it. i still prefer the firebox as you dont get the gaps in the side walls by grate when open, and the metal is sturdier. firebox stove recommends the swedish torch method, which this stove recommends not to do for fear of warping.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I will be doing a comparison between the two stoves soon

[@cathleen2]

Great review Mark & I'm curious about the similarities between the Bushbox & the Firebox stove ?? Are they both around same size ?? 5 inches square. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes they are😆 comparison coming

[@beechingtay3798]

Anyone knows which one came into market first? Bushcraft Essential or Firebox Stove?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have heard stories about both. Thanks for commenting

[@Alaska-Jack]

Mark is this simply a hobby for you to make these videos? Just wondering.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Pretty much. I receive a small amount of money from the adds but no where equal to the time that goes into making the videos. More or less a hobby that pays for itself in gear I could not otherwise afford. It will take months to pay off the new camera and mic system I just bought. Thanks for commenting