Easy DIY Mini Charcoal Grill!

This is a a great way to cook your food when in the field! The Easy DIY Mini Charcoal grill uses only 3 pieces of match light charcoal and can be made entirely from reclaimed materials. It will burn long enough to cook your meal and heat up some water for a hot drink. It is lightweight and durable, but easily replaced. The entire grill, including charcoal, will fit nicely in a quart Zip-lock bag and can be carried in all but the smallest of packs or kits.
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[@davekirby7790]

My grandpa used to call this a Hobo stove...when we would go camping every year, he would make up things like this to keep us kids entertain..the things he made for us would be unbelievable I am sure the items he made were for survival when he was growing up in Texas back before WWl....we would call fun stuff, Grandpa's stuff.....good stuff. ...I remember him making a rope thats was about 50 feet long and then cutting it down to about 15 feet and giving it to each of his grandson.. I had that rope all the way through Boy Scouts ..such is life

[@WayPointSurvival]

Those are indeed wonderful memories to cherish forever. Thank you for sharing them!

[@sharonadams701]

I was blessed with one of those grandpops too. He had six grandchildren all girls He lived in a place on the water had boat dock and 6 little cabins he rented out in summer months. In those days there was no ac so city folks would vacation on the water in tbe little rental cottages. Our family Came for Sunday dinner every week and every holiday. After Grandmom served dinner Grandpop gathered us up and out we went for our Nature walks, water survival lessons, land survival skills, how to fish, use tools, crabbing, canoeing etc. after our life lessons were over we had a campfire and roasted marshmallows and made hot choc and we sat around and he told us his war stories, then finished up with once upon a time stories so we ended with fun happy child hood memories. Miss you Grandpop 💕

[@davekirby7790]

@@sharonadams701 I now have 6 grandkids myself and the only grandpa they have and I try to be what my grandpa's met to me growing up ....

[@sharonadams701]

@@davekirby7790 I’m sure your a wonderful Grandpop. Stay well and keep up the great work.

[@superdog1964]

@@davekirby7790 You sir, have something I always wanted but never got. Didn't want money, fame or glory? I would have been happy with just one grandchild but if I had to rent a bus to fit them all in for a trip to the zoo or camping? Even better! Yes, I am jealous, envious and a few other emotions mixed in but at the same time, I am also very happy for you. Those kids are a blessing and as far as I am concerned ( For whatever that is worth? Lol ) you are a rich man! Just like money, spend your time wisely. Doing things as a family no longer seems to be the normal way of life? I was blessed by 2 sets of grandparents and 2 great grandmothers that I would see weekly and they all had a wonderful influence on my life. I'm not sure why I am rambling on here? Anyway, enjoy those kids and never forget the treasures they really are because if you do it right they will never forget you.

[@tammykeith5909]

I love the way my kids and friends just stare when I pull out a tiny kit and start cooking wherever we happen to stop for a rest also great for bank fishing

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very cool indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@mountaingator001]

I appreciate that you always pause to be thankful for the food before you eat without drawing attention to doing 🙏

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for noticing. My faith is very important to me.

[@dpalms24]

I appreciate that you always pause to be thankful for the food before you eat without drawing attention to doing it. It shows good character.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, my faith is very important to me. I appreciate you watching the video and also your kind words!

[@michaelbauer5081]

I do to because too many people pray before they eat just for show and then start cussing about politics or whatever it is in their lives that they are mad about that they can't change anyway, they are not real, this man is real!!!

[@AllenGoodman]

Same here. May God bless ! 👍

[@crocodiledondii]

+1. Good observation

[@u.s.militia7682]

🙄

[@markcook9941]

Hey watched the hobo cooking can and fry pan brought back old memories of the coal mine tracks and shafts we played in and camped in as kids. A lot of this came out of german war and into 20s and 30sm We were taught these how to's in scouts from men of ww2 and Korea as scout masters. Great stuff still use this today. Great men and memories. Thanks for keeping this A live.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, what an amazing generation of men and women they were! Thanks for watching.

[@robertjohnson3855]

In today’s world of uncertainty this would be great to keep in a “bug out bag” for emergency situations. And maybe keep one bigger one or several small ones for more people. Thanks James. Always good to be prepared

[@WayPointSurvival]

True!

[@LoveShaysloco]

Um why have it in your bug out bag have the food still in the can in your bug out bag and eat that then make the grill after you eat it. That way you have atlest 1 meal

[@vvivita]

Works brilliantly! I used leftover charcoal that was only half burned from the last grilling. Good way to use up the bits when you only need one burger. Thank you!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Glad you liked it!

[@jessecornwell3956]

It's refreshing and very satisfying to see someone show you how to make good gear without spending a bunch of money. Damn good job!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@julioleon559]

Man these make EXCELLENT gifts that people actually want and enjoy!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good idea!

[@leonceboudreaux8899]

Appreciate your videos very much. Love it that you're "low tech" showing the simple things and how to utilize them. You're a good teacher (I've had a stroke & many things are difficult to understand) but, your way of teaching is great and the clear up close videos explaining & demonstration makes it to even I can understand. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@jungleebushcraft]

@@WayPointSurvival i have a stroke after watching the video...

[@marx819]

Noticed you said a quick prayer before eating. Thank you for your videos. 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and noticing!

[@JonMB357]

That folding spatula is so simple, yet so awesome.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Right?!

[@pjmnash]

UR uncannily creative young man! A+ from an old teacher.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@clayjohnson-ry8lt]

Great hack , so far my grandsons are having a great time with the ones they have,Keep up the great work.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@OnTheRiver66]

Great information on the computer fan grills and the can to use. I have used one or two charcoal briquettes in my Firebox Nano stove and they worked great, slow even heat, no worry about flame impinging onto the food. Easy to carry with no worry about fuel spilling.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@mgwgeneral6467]

Nice! Learn how to make a press and make your own briquettes and you'll have your system complete in time for the collapse. 22 oz soup cans work for cooking stoves. But don't last.

[@captainfragger6295]

Brilliant, you can also remove a few coals from a campfire if you don't want to cook over a bigger fire. My smallest coal grill is bucket sized, great improvement.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@dwightkeen5160]

Reminds me of the old Coffee can stoves that we used to make in the Boy Scouts when I was a kid! Just something about using everyday things for other purposes! Thanks for the video!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@markcook9941]

Yeah man can you believe this is just now showing up again. Great stuff we learned from the old warriors as scout masters. Way ahead of their times. Love the memories Enjoy and share that's what those guys did for us!!

[@husafel]

Nice compact practical stove. I really like the grill grate. You could cook some smaller foods with out falling through the grate. Well done! 👍🏼

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great idea!

[@lucyfox8298]

I can hardly wait to do this with my grandsons. Great idea! Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent,thanks for watching!

[@larryschmidt3594]

So glad I found your channel, the innovation and creativity is amazing. Sure you can spend a fortune on gear but there is something special about using something you crafted yourself.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@flashcraft]

Excellent step-by-step demonstration. Thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are welcome!

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

I love your diy charcoal grill and it is nice to know that a hamburger on it and after it is fully cooked to put it on a bun and add condiments on top of the burger

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed.

[@donnawalls5383]

Awesome, will fix one with my Grandson. He’ll love it.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Thanks much as always!!! Blessings to you and your family 👼🇺🇸 stay safe!

[@WayPointSurvival]

And thank you too, my friend!

[@Lambert_Life]

Had not seen any of your videos yet & just happened to come across this one. It was very well demonstrated & the reason I hit the subscribe button. I appreciated the prayer over your meal ! I look fwd to checking out your other videos. God Bless from East TN 👌🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much and God bless you too! I grew up in Middle Tennessee around the Shelbyville area.

[@paulhowes1396]

I just bought two grills from AMAZON, one for my Mrs B,and one for myself. These will go into our ready to go quick grab bags. Thanks for the info on those. Very good to watch again James. From BB in the UK

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! You're welcome and thanks for watching and commenting again!

[@thomaservin1669]

Amazon seems these even cheaper, or in reasonable quantities, but be sure to get steel, or steel/chrome. I'd avoid nickel.

[@jacemiller2593]

Thanks again James. Another good one. Keep em coming Sir. Appreciate you.

[@juneroberts5305]

I am not a camper, survivalist, or anything along those lines... - but I just subscribed. 😀 Took one look at that little grill and man, that will be great little stove to keep a pot of tea warm while out rummaging around the garden. Tea candle instead of charcoal and we're on! Great ideas for everyone on your channel. 😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, glad you liked it and welcome aboard!

[@jonhughes4550]

Love the idea for the fan cover for a grill!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@hoodiedee4828]

Great job thankyou very much, have a blessed day

[@fastedgeanvil3392]

Great project 👍. I personally don't like match light, to me it gives the food a lighter fluid taste. I might try a little lump charcoal and a fire starter. I definitely like anything grilled best.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching.

[@markcook9941]

Yes. Match light needs a little longer to burn off. I also put on top a little dry sticks to help the burn off and flavor. So give that a try you'll love it

[@davekirby7790]

Hey WayPoint You have made a BIG impact on people's life.. its been 3 years since I have commented on your channel and I am still hearing people way to go you are doing a great job..thanks Dave

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the kind words!

[@brngrofdeth]

Great idea once again. Thanks! Love and blessings from Ontario Canada!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@shadomane]

Yeah that's a very neat little stove. I'll be making one of those. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great, thanks for watching!

[@georgecuyler7563]

Thank you for the great idea. I'll have to try this, especially during the campfire bans during these heat waves we been having lately during the summer

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimjohandes]

Your ingenuity is impressive!!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@daphneraven6745]

Very nicely done! Thank you. :-) The whole thing was very creative, but I think that’s just about the most compact and lightweight little fork I’ve ever seen. What a great Improv.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching.

[@matthewlawson5350]

Easily some of the most original content of the web. Love the easy hacks and the use of everyday items. Going the Hobo way. really great to see someone doing the cheap alternative. Awesome. =)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@gigmaresh8772]

Drove BigTruck for 20 yrs. I used 9x5 loaf pan, steel strapping from pallets for legs, lath for grill top. Easy fit in my sidebox 😀

[@deborahpadgett2417]

I just watched this again and not sure if I already commented or not. So here I go again. Absolutely outstanding!!! I could almost smell and taste that burger. I truly love this idea and will try and make one or two. Keep up the great work James.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, I'm glad that you came back and watched it the second time!

[@troymanning3150]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@LGSkywalker82]

Awesome idea! Definitely gonna make one of these! Thanks for sharing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@slobbucket]

That is amazing. Who knew you could get such a neat little product for so cheap.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yetidodger6650]

this is brilliant.

[@czechgirl74]

Amazing DIY project and product! Thanks for sharing!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewperkins5584]

LOVE IT! looks ideal as a pot stand for my spirit stove too.. very cool

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewperkins5584]

@@WayPointSurvival spent all afternoon watching your vids, (i'm in uk) and ordered myself some of the fan grills to try it out, but also to add to an existing stove, never even thought about using them before, so thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this fine video. Great idea!!! I like it. You really come up with some great ideas to further enjoy being in the outdoors. 🤗

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend!

[@theresaconley5930]

I really like this. It's a solution from searching through many overworked, complicated and expensive alternatives. Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much and I'm glad that you liked it!

[@terryblais9128]

Awesome I totally get it. Thanks. Happy Trails!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@ronschreiber3635]

love the DIY videos I made one a while back still use it .

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Glad you were able to make it and use it!

[@davidvaughn7752]

You have such great ideas. I'm really enjoying and find myself looking forward to your posts!!! I'm really enjoying my gasifier which is not exactly the same thing but which has a lot of the same characteristics of portability, efficiency, multiple fuels, and lightweight. I don't think I'll switch to this single stage but it really is a great idea to have in the 'back pocket'. Thanks for your great work!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and for the kind comments!

[@stevebuckler9354]

another great idea god bless

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, God bless you too!

[@pnyarrow]

Great idea. Thank you so much for sharing! Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you sir! Glad you liked it!

[@creativerecycling]

Great project. I like to prep my burgers by kneading in a package of onion soup mix ahead of time. It adds a lot of flavor.

[@MAGUA112]

Always logically great stuff thank you Sr every time.👍🏽

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@polygamous1]

A very economical stove like a car doing 200 MPG, with hard times ahead for this winter its just a brilliant Idea thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

This video popped up on my feed. Hadn't seen this before. That's another great idea. I wouldn't want to pick which is your best invention. They're all good.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@jamescooper2618]

Charcoal is so good because you are partially smoking the meat as well as cooking it. I love to cook over charcoal but dont get to do so much anymore. This is a really neat idea!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thank you for watching!

[@atlenwoods7566]

James your great I love your ideas there cool wish I had your ideas god bless you

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much and God bless you too!

[@globyois]

That is too cool! Love it, great idea. Thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you like it!

[@marshabrown8337]

Another great one. God bless,

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@jackgorden4692]

Thank you for a nother awesome viedo James keep up the awesome job

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Jack!

[@arrocello8614]

Perfect !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@mortykatz2236]

Brilliant idea

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@johnnybushman651]

Hi James , just found this video and this grill is got to be in my kit . It just looks fun to have , something different. Maybe use a solid fuel to make a hot drink in the hunting blind on a cold day hunting. Thanks for the video and God bless.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it!

[@ronaldlynch8278]

Love it . keep em comming.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@ricksorber9562]

I scrounged enough pieces to sorta make one. I don't have the two small grills but I found a rack from an old microwave. I made me and the dog a hotdog. Worked pretty good. Gonna try a burger tomorrow if the weather's good. 👍🏻👍🏻 I can't believe how good this little thing works. It took a while but the burgers were amazing. Only bad thing was it started cooling down before the second one was done. I think there's room for another piece or two of charcoal and maybe I'll try leaving it in bigger pieces next time.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent, glad it works so well for you!

[@christiansfortruth5953]

Brilliant thanks. I will make one.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent!

[@rachelflair4835]

Another great idea to be prepared for hurricane season! Charcoal, matches and a mini can cooker! Keep a bag of Matchlight on hand for storm season. My friend you really have to promote these ideas to people in potential disaster areas! This is knowledge way beyond just bushcraft! Areas hit by floods and tornadoes and mudslides and tropical storms and hurricanes all need to know this. Any kind of sudden bad events. Your viewership needs to be huge! Why? Because this world is in turmoil! Disasters happen and people that are prepared will fare better. My faith in God allows me not to live in fear but to always be prepared...for life..and to give an answer to those who ask why I believe!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Amen! Thanks for the kind words!

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Really enjoyed this video I will be making this stove for myself. Keep up the good work. Be blessed

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

Another cute little stove. Thanks 🙂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching.

[@javierrodriguez2863]

Nice grill, I've been experimenting myself!

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

I love this!! So cute!! Would be great for backpacking!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@thetonybones]

Thank you for this video! I gotta say, the part at the end when you're making the burger in nature, with the birds chirping in the background.. gave me peace for that moment. Thank you again, keep up the great work!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! We can all use a little bit more peace in these troublesome times.

[@clayjohnson-ry8lt]

Outstanding video Grandsons love the idea,thanks for another great video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! I'm glad that you like this one!

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

That's cool! You're so creative. I'm going to make one of those. I would probably use it mostly with wood or the mesquite charcoal we have available locally.

[@WayPointSurvival]

That would work well. Thanks for watching.

[@MrJustapeon]

Cool. I try to build a lot of your setups. Will do a variation of your charcoal grill.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent! Would love to see your version of it!

[@danielmalone3551]

Great projects on this channel. Thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you and glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@aparecidomiranda1191]

Ótimo vídeo Parabéns muito bom isso aí 👍 Abraço dó Brasil

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

That’s great James. Chicken Feast can stove. Thanks for showing us and take care.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend!

[@brujero13]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching.

[@AB-C1]

Top man great little project! Thanks from London England 👍💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much, glad you liked it!

[@LaineyBug2020]

You could make several of these and get a set of raclettes for cheese melting and bun toasting and have a little backyard mini self serve charcoal cook out party. Like a rugged version of a tea party... why am I really excited to do this now? Ooh, and for extra fun, you could do s'mores on the raclettes and then when it's dark out, break apart some old firecrackers and throw different pinches in the little charcoal grills to make different colored flames...(my favorite thing to do at campfires)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good ideas and it sounds like a lot of fun!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

I used a metal drain tile for this, it fits just perfect in the cans with the pull type lid. The drain tile I bought at Lowe's for about $5.00. Cost probably more now... My version I didn't have to cut ANYTHING other then making the holes. And I used the church key for the holes, and hardware cloth in the bottom. And put smaller holes around the top edge.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great idea, I'll investigate it and I might show it on the channel if I can get it to work properly.

[@bevoburn]

i ordered a 6" x 6" grill grate from amazon. i bet if i look around the supermarket long enough i might find a can that would fit ok with this charcoal grill project. This should be fun to make!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Excellent. Thanks for watching!

[@angiearmstrong9491]

I just watched this and called my son. He's a computer person (repairs, builds....all that). I thought he'd get a kick out of it. a COOL idea. He warned me that those fan grills are chrome plated...painted. So can be dangerous. Just a little FYI for when using them. Maybe the older ones are chrome. Great video and idea.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and for the heads up.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good idea. It looks like it works well.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks, it does!

[@ronlynch6807]

Love it dude. Finally a real survival channel unlike other they wanna talk about all there name brand crap. Your s useful .thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! Glad that you're enjoying the content!

[@papuchu]

OMG!!! I'm drooling!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

It was pretty tasty!

[@donpfister6089]

I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great, thank you so much for watching!

[@eaglesnest2881]

Yes enjoyed your video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@winstonbelisle3560]

Saw this video again and noted what you used. Great idea! I think a person could use the heat off the grill to heat up other things as well, pork n beans, water, for example.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it has a lot of uses!

[@michele4856]

I made this. I cut the bottom out of the can so that I could fit an alcohol stove through. Great setup for my cup to boil water. It the stove, cup and a bottle of fuel all nest together in a little pack. Thanks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@chiefkirk]

A novel idea brother James. That's slick. Thanks for sharing pal.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Chief! I appreciate it!

[@four-x-trading5606]

Perfect for a day hike cool or even two day hike

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thank you for watching.

[@atlenwoods7566]

Love your videos James

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@garywhelansr5602]

neat stove n compact

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@ScottA-vh4du]

Wow, that is really cool. Pretty ingenious. I must confess that burger 🍔 looks pretty good; I can smell it from here. Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this superb idea! I __MUST__ do this!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching, and glad you liked it!