DIY Wood Burning Tent Stove! CHEAP packable home made hot tent stove!!

Part one, of our cheap DIY wood burning tent stove! Starting out with our budget hot tent series is going to be the stove! Hot tents are an absolute game changer for winter camping! And we're going real cheap on this one, to stay in the budget hot tent theme! The total cost of this packable wood stove is under 40 bucks!
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[@awalkintherockies9475]

Nice work ! I don’t know why but when you put the legs on it reminded me of the black mirror episode with the creepy robot dog 😂

[@MattyOutdoors]

LMFAO!! Omg.. I can't look at this stove the same now! hahahahaha

[@daphneraven6745]

Hey brother! Thank you for putting this up. It was a pretty different build, and I sure enjoyed seeing how you do things. In terms of sheet metal skills, when you want to put your channel in place for the next one, may I suggest, did you get a couple of bars of solid metal, and vice grip your sheet metal Between those, such that the piece that you want to be fold it, sticks out from between them? Then you can take a hammer and get yourself a nice clean, even edge. Then you clamp your steel strapping down to that, and use your hammer to form your channel so that you have a really straight line. The other suggestion that I would make, is that you consider using an angle piece of aluminum or steel to make the legs, cutting a channel , so that you have a little bit more support for the weight of the contents of the stove, once it’s in use There’s the option of riveting Or bolting a crossmember between each of the two pairs of legs for extra strength, if you’re so inclined, potentially with removable crossmembers between the pairs for extra stability. Almost no extra weight added that way. The legs will fold flat, when it’s not in use, and it will look every bit as good as what you have done. It’ll be really sweet to watch your first burn. Thanks for sharing your ideas!😊

[@Martyupnorth]

I follow a KZbinr from RMH named "Dave's Bullets and Bushcraft". He's made about 10 stoves in the last year, each improving on the previous one. He uses similar materials. I was thinking of doing one as well. Instead of 8 bolts I think I'll us a long ready rod that will extend to become legs. That's how the Luxe stove assembles. We're only using these 3-4 times a year, and they're under $40. Just 3" stove pipe from Home Depot will work. Don't forget to put vent holes in the front.

[@Martyupnorth]

I have an old ice fishing tent made of canvas that I want to use. Now that I know I can easily pull 20 lbs on the pulk. If I'm only hiking 10 km to a site like Glacier for an overnight I can pack an extra 20 lbs of gear in the pulk no problem and live like a king.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I'll have to go check that out! I had no clue someone else was making these out of the same stuff, wicked! Pointers for me! :) Ive actually got a piece of the 3" round duct, just waiting for some time to finish the stove off. Admittedly, I've gotten lazy since doing the initial build.. I thought about using the redi rod for legs, but my home depot didn't have any, and this strapping seemed like it would work. Stoked to see what you come up with Marty!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

I just made a 2.5 gallon steel stove - stainless - from a waste basket. I'll fire it up tomorrow. Put a mini-baffle in it. I lined the stove with heavier steel. So it should last. elixirfield.blogspot.com/2020/01/steel-waste-basket-trash-can-tent.html scroll way down for photos. I'll upload a vid if it burns well. Should be good.

[@GraysOutdoors]

Some good ideas there. Well done

[@MattyOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@ColemanOutdoors]

That's awesome dude! I love nothing more than a great build video. Looking forward to additional installments.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I'm looking forward to more too! Excited to see where this series goes!

[@rickintherockies2019]

Right on ! Looks good Matty! 👍🏻Looking forward to see how well it performs! Hope it works out!

[@MattyOutdoors]

I hope it works too, lol! Working on planning a testing night with the boys in the new year :)

[@NunalSaPaa]

I might give this a try. Thank you so much for the design!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Its a great cheap stove

[@nickharland3795]

Well done Matty!! That's some great hands-on metal work!! It looks like a rock solid design... and on a nice budget. I'm still keeping my eyes open for some titanium for you.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Nick, you're the freakin best man! And you really don't gotta be nice about it, my tin bashing skills are abysmal, LOL. It should work though! Will let ya know when its all complete and ready for a test night in the new year! I know Bo is ready to get out again.

[@emilflognoid1532]

That’s pretty cool mang!

[@MattyOutdoors]

works alright too

[@bigsky2081]

Thanks Matty, new to your channel, but not to wood stoves in tents. Been doing it a long time. You did a nice job and I like the size of your door. You should have just enough lip ( looks like 2.5 in) above the door to keep smoke from rolling out. Best of luck with it and thanks for the video.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Thats the hope!! Fingers crossed, I'll actually finish the stove this weekend. The holidays really ate up a ton of my time. Glad you enjoyed! :)

[@martymorissette]

I Love DIYs!!!! Kool Project my friend!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Thanks man! Definitely excited to see how the rest of this turns out!

[@JeremiahStringer]

What a great build bro. I’m super interested in hot tents. I think it would make my winter camping a whole lot more fun 🙌

[@MattyOutdoors]

I wasn't sure about them until this year. I'm totally sold on them now, so fingers crossed this little stove does the trick! :)

[@bobellamy7120]

Let me know when your ready I’ll bring the tipi over on a weekend and we’ll see if it’ll heat it.. looks good matty!!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Bah!! Lets test er at one of those camps along Abraham Lake over a weekend. Beats sitting in my back yard, lol! Definitely bring your stove, just incase.

[@carmelinarosinski8953]

I think you can learn more about it on woodprix.

[@MattyOutdoors]

thank you

[@BackcountryExposure]

Heck yeah dude!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Not as fancy or compact as the stuff from luxe, but I think it'll work :)

[@tony7106]

Ok that is pretty cool. Nice seeing something NOT an ammo can. Bravo dude!

[@MattyOutdoors]

I was pretty happy with how it turned out! will be making a version 2.0 fairly soon with a few improvements

[@tony7106]

@@MattyOutdoors Im thinking of doing one with end caps and trying to sort out how to put in a viewing window.

[@MattyOutdoors]

The difficult part, would be making sure it sealed, so you're not getting smoke in the shelter, but it should be doable

[@tony7106]

@@MattyOutdoors Ive been seeing alot use a stove rope or something like that. Fireproof fiberglass rope as a gasket. Theres a will theres a way!

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

You did a hell of a great job for this being your first stove build, looked like you did it for a living, nice man! I'm sure you know this, but if you are planning on making more stoves, Harbor Freight has some great deals on sheetmetal hand tools that won't take you broke. Things like bending pliers really help, although you seemed to do just fine without them! I subbed and hit the notification button, I can't figure out why your channel wasn't recommended to me before. Well, I'm looking forward to the next video, I can't wait to see how she burns! Thanks for the video!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Thank you, I very much appreciate that! Its far from perfect, but it works, so I'm happy! And funny enough, we actually don't have harbor freight up here in Canada. But yep, some better tools would definitely help for the next go around! :) Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

@@MattyOutdoors That stinks about HF, should have done my homework. Thanks for the reply, stay safe out there!

[@eddielane9569]

Burning the galvanized coating off works very well. As long as you get the fire rolling hot it should burn it off thoroughly.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Thats what I ended up doing, fhe chemical method took too long

[@eakinj]

Cool, looking forward to seeing the "after" of the vinegar treatment and then it's first burn.

[@MattyOutdoors]

Thanks man! I'm definitely excited for the potential this has!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Still got my fingers crossed I can find a source for some suitable Ti that isn't going to bankrupt me! :)

[@eakinj]

@@MattyOutdoors You're a bad influence. I'm going to build one of these over my Christmas break. It's not going to look as good as I'm limited on tools but I'll make due. going to be fun

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@alphonseg6835 I have a feeling I'll eventually start saving up for the real fancy Seek Outside one like my friend Bo has. That thing is real nice! :)

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@eakinj such a bad influence indeed, haha! Definitely look forward to your results!

[@Custompro36610]

Could you tell me how thick the galvanized sheet has to be?

[@daphneraven6745]

@Matty Outdoors: As much as I enjoyed this video, I’m having a devil of a time, trying to find the second half, in which you finish the stove And we get to see what it’s like once you’ve given it an acetic acid treatment, do a burn, and then start talking about your hot tent. I’m at the point where I’m ready to make my own, and so it would Be really helpful to be able to see how yours turned out and performs. It’s not likely that you didn’t finish the last bit of work on the stove or post a video, so I have to ask if you wouldn’t mind terribly, providing me with a link. Thank you so much!😊

[@johnchry1]

Nice job! Your Tipi video was great. Epic landscape, great camaraderie and a good size tent. Do you have a tent to test out your stove are you going to test it out in your buddy’s tent? He could bring his stove as a failsafe/backup. Looking forward to how it works out! 👍🏻

[@MattyOutdoors]

I haven't figured out the tent quite yet, but have my eyes on a couple different ones. Will wait until the new year to pick one up probably, but will more than likely be doing some stove testing at home, and possibly taking it out on a trip with the boys if it works out! That trip we did was such a blast! Those 2 are really awesome guys, and we're all definitely looking forward to some more trips! :)

[@trupyrodice4462]

Excellent build. I think I’d go with some cotter pins in place of the bolts to keep it all together and as another commentator stated some bolts for legs…. For the pin just drill a small hole in bolt and slip the pin in. It would be quicker assembly, weight reduction, and an easier way to improvise a solution should a nut go missing. (😆)

[@MattyOutdoors]

I'll definitely keep that in mind, as a new stove build will be happening this fall

[@DanielJAudette]

You still using the stove? Did not see part 2 of the build. What part of alberta are you in.

[@kaleyfantastic]

if you remake this/make another, you could rivit on "tracks" for the front door by just cutting strips and using scrap strips behind it as a spacer, might look neater than the bent metal.

[@MattyOutdoors]

definitely a much better idea then my original!

[@happyfuntimereviews5600]

What if after you remove the galvanization you painted it with a high temp stove paint? That may extend the life of the stove by preventing rust and oxidation... Just a thought. Great build!! Can’t wait to see the final results. Thanks!

[@MattyOutdoors]

You know, that is actually a really good idea, and I will absolutley look into that! If it works, it would definitely help prevent rust! Thanks!! :)

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

HOT TENTS ARE AWESOME ! I built stove from galvanized stove pipe a few years ago .....It works , I have used it a lot ,, it is well burnt in ....but I just don't trust it in small spaces . It always makes my teeth feel funny ,,,sounds strange I know , but it does . I hope you have better luck with yours ! Very crafty ! Enjoy ! I ended up getting a seek outside titanium stove ! LOVE IT !!! Great job man

[@MattyOutdoors]

Hmm, thats definitely good to note! I'm definitely going to make sure the galv is all off before using it in a stove. Hopefully it works! Pretty sure one of those seek outside stoves is what I'll eventually upgrade to at some point, those are super wicked!!

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@MattyOutdoors Super wicked !!LOL !Yeah buddy ! They really are !

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@ItsGoodintheWoods going to be starting a savings fund for one, hopefully I can afford by 2025 lol. The added cost from the exchange rate and shipping and duties to Canada will probably turn the SXL into a 650 dollar investment for me, which is more then the DCF tarp I want to get :(

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@MattyOutdoors Seriously man , not cheap . But WORTH EVERY PENNY . I have the large version with 7.5 feet of pipe , with shipping it was $500. but ......I have one ! The SLX is huge man ....you sure you want one that big ?

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@MattyOutdoors Those tarps are crazy expensive .......I can't bring myself to do it for a tarp .....

[@chrish6373]

Matty, looks great. how about a parts list?

[@MattyOutdoors]

I used a bunch of duct end caps, don't recall what sizes, but you can basically build a stove to whatever dimensions you want, based on the size of end caps you use. And just some simple 1/4" nuts and bolts to hold it together

[@stevebujold1550]

What did you use for the pipe going out did you buy one or make one ?

[@MattyOutdoors]

just 3" round duct

[@TheMegaspenny]

couple questions...is the ducting thin enough that you could make the cuts with tin snips? do you think it will fail over time and would some kinda of fire brick solution help? maybe small stones from a riverbed in the bottom?

[@MattyOutdoors]

I did all my cutting with tin snips, worked great! As for how long it'll last, im not sure. Im assuming eventually it would wear out, and require some replacement pieces here and there, but so far so good, havent had any issues with it so far.

[@TheMegaspenny]

@@MattyOutdoors hoping to make and use something similar for a minivan ...march in canada going to be cold though! ha ha thanks for your reply.

[@jollyjoker6340]

Did you ever do a part two? Can't find it.

[@MattyOutdoors]

admittedly, I did not.. All I did to finish, was cut a hole for vent piping, and. cut a rectangular door piece :)

[@mariastevens6406]

Any idea how long it'd take vinegar to strip the zinc from these things?

[@MattyOutdoors]

I didn't actually try it, but i read overnight

[@JustinOutdoors]

Who is this Matt guy that introduced himself for this video?! Where's Matty!?! I would have sliced myself up like a holiday ham trying to do that. Super impress there was no blood involved. That went together so smoothly. Can't wait for the follow up videos!

[@MattyOutdoors]

Matt is the slightly more mature version. He was deemed less likely to slice himself open, so Matty sat this one out. I was pretty impressed with out easy it was to make, so fingers crossed it works! And by follow up videos, you mean my plans for using Justin as a guinea pig?

[@BackcountryForward]

Justin Outdoors’ next video is going to be done by a guy named Just.

[@totalblur123]

So is there a reason why you didnt put the pieces in the vinegar before assembly?

[@MattyOutdoors]

the vinegar didn't end up working anyways. i built the stove to be easily taken apart, so doing the pieces after was very easy.

[@rottiejakeluke]

Sorry for what may seem like a dumb question, but what is meant by the term “hot Tent”? Thank you.

[@MattyOutdoors]

No such thing as a dumb question! A hot tent, is a tent thats heated by a stove. :)

[@bushcraftstalker2537]

I looked through your videos and I do not see where you ever used this, or even completed it. Am I just missing it?

[@MattyOutdoors]

I did complete the stove, but had camera issues and wasn't able to release a video on the completion unfortunately. Shortly after building the stove, I received a winter underquilt for my hammock, and opted to do some hammock trips instead. Plans are already set for some more hot tent trips this fall and winter, as well as a new improved stove build.

[@thaitrails6206]

Metal Benders 5 $ at home depot good job. Vinegar 🛁 bath the material first might help .. grat job bro

[@MattyOutdoors]

More tools are definitely required! I plan on doing a 2nd stove this winter, needs a little tweaking.

[@kirkgulick]

Why did you choose 30 gauge over 24 gauge? How many uses do you think you will get out of your stove before it weakens enough that it will break?

[@MattyOutdoors]

I just went with what was at my local home depot, so I didn't have much for options on the guage of material. I'm honestly not sure how it will do in terms of longevity.. I'm hoping it lasts me atleast a few seasons of use, but we shall see. If it doesn't pan out, and only lasts a few trips, it was only 40 bucks to build, so not the end of the world I suppose.

[@kirkgulick]

Matty Outdoors makes sense, what dimensions did you make this? I could watch your video again but if I can see it in numbers!

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@kirkgulick my stove came out to 14"x8"x8"

[@kirkgulick]

Matty Outdoors thanks

[@MrScubaPom]

The sheet came bend? Or I missed a part?

[@MattyOutdoors]

some pieces were pre bent from the store yes

[@seanhuggins4086]

Seems like you’ve left out the most important part of the build!!!

[@georgeburke7215]

You should use thicker straps for the legs when you put wood in it with those legs it is going to collapse

[@MattyOutdoors]

The legs work just fine, I've had a few burns with the stove completely full,and a few pots of water ontop with no issues

[@williampennjr.4448]

I clearly remember you saying it would be packable. What packable in the back of a pickup truck?

[@MattyOutdoors]

It is packable, it comes apart easily by undoing the 1/4" nuts and bolts holding it together.

[@williampennjr.4448]

@@MattyOutdoors Ok thanks.

[@war113]

Why do you have to remove the coating?

[@MattyOutdoors]

Just eliminates any (albeit very low) chance of getting any kind of issues with the zinc burning off in an enclosed space.

[@war113]

@@MattyOutdoors ahhh I get it...Thanks!

[@MattyOutdoors]

No problem! The risk, from my understanding is pretty low, but I figure its worth dealing with and taking no chances

[@war113]

@@MattyOutdoors Do you think I could use an aluminium sheet as a chimney.I foud one at home depot that I can fold and keep in the stove.I dont know ifthe temperature is too high .Aluminium is able to handle 660 celcius I think.

[@MattyOutdoors]

I can't see aluminum being an issue for chimney material.

[@georgeburke7215]

Try a bell tent That’s what I live in they are great shelters with lots of room mine is 13 ft I do diversified camping There is a website called Free camping com and it shows state by state places you can for up to 14 days for free There are.about 100 of them just in Colorado Check it out and check out the website called cheap R V living. The guy whose sight it is is Bob Wells. he is very knowledgeable in what he does He has been living in his van for 10 years

[@MattyOutdoors]

I'm located in Canada, so the state by state rules don't really apply to me, but I appreciate the suggestion! Those bell tents are pretty sweet,but far too heavy for my intended purpose on a backpacking trip. I very rarely camp in the same spot more then one night. I need something light weight, preferably under 4lbs. My hope is to have a custom tarp with a stove jack built for my hammock next winter.

[@jadekayak01]

Too much talk and not enough doing. Watch the indian sheetmetal vids and you will appreciate what i mean

[@MattyOutdoors]

I got a stove built, thats enough doing for me

[@jadekayak01]

@@MattyOutdoors thats good but far too much "talk"

[@MattyOutdoors]

Can't please everyone

[@jadekayak01]

@@MattyOutdoors aint that the truth. Thats why i dont bother and just please myself and anyone else along for the ride