Fire Maple Fortress Ultralight Titanium Wood Stove

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Looking & Working Stove Shared Mark ! Enjoy Our Long Weekend Friend ! ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting Terry

[@Buckeye532]

Thank you Mark. I love videos on wood stoves. Mark you give such good details which is SO important. I didn’t know about the fiberglass mat being good for these stoves(thank you). I am going to find one. So glad you are still doing videos for us!!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You are very welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@jplamb77]

Great Video Mark,,,, Kinda of funny about Fire Maple stoves,,, I own their large Maverick wood stove. And ,, like the one you’ve just tested,, I had to modify it a little. I cut two heavy gauge pieces (with holes throughout) to cover the Two Large side feed ports. I always add my fuel from the top,,, the modification was no problem,,, and I knew it would be needed even before I purchased the stove. The one you tested definitely needs something underneath to protect the Forest ground ,,,, as You started the fire the flames were really strong, coming from the bottom. All in all,, Fire Maple has some good products,, just occasionally needing some tweaking,,,👍👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. I tend to carry my mat for every stove these days whether I need it or not. Thanks for commenting

[@Addy-ft4ps]

That's a fair, review, Mark. It's definitely not a budget stove but for those who can manage the cost, it is a light stove of a good size.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

If I can offer an observation. It seems to me that the floor could be reversed when using the stove in the alcohol burning config. The floor indentation would then be indented upward thus providing perhaps approximately a 1/4 inch height gain for a more optimal alcohol stove burn distance from cooking vessels. As always, thumbs up on another well done review video.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks Lonnie. Great suggestion. I tried this and it raises the level about 1/8th inch

[@scotbotvideos]

Still chilly in New Scotland, Mark. We're sweltering here in old Scotland; the temperature is above 14 degrees C. 🤣

[@jimf1964]

Silly chilly? This was probably a month ago, and we can have cold, or warm, depending on the year. But it was 20c today just east of Mark today, and we’re getting 25c or so this coming long weekend. We share crazy weather with you guys. If you don’t like the weather, close your eyes for a few seconds.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Releasing videos often comes some weeks after making them. Out temps are in the low 20s now and we have a fire ban. Thanks for commenting

[@Badger77722]

Appreciate the pros and cons of the stove that you've explained. Always enjoy seeing a new/different twig/wood stove in action!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting

[@richardhenry1969]

I have one like that same titanium but mine might be a bit smaller. I love it! My idea was light weight. I carry this and a titanium alcohol stove. My idea is alcohol for coffee morning snack. Wood for dinner/lunch. I don't want those loud gas stoves. I don't like a gas can i cant tell what's in it. I like titanium not just because its light mostly because it cools in seconds. My wood stove was under $20. On Amazon its been amazing. My old wood stove is great but weights about 5lbs. It's another indestructible model but i don't believe weight is worth the extra size. Titanium is the only way to go unless your car glamping. I would like to get the fire maple size one. Love your indepth reviews. You are one of the few people i feel isn't trying to sell me stuff. Many seem to do it so they can get the latest and greatest for free. Really appreciate all the work you put in. Have a blessed day Mark. Sorry for the long comment.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You comment is most welcome. Thank you

[@singingtoad]

Thanks for sharing about this stove. I appreciate your excellent and thorough review. 😊👍 Take care my friend and Cheers!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting my friend

[@kevinmccarthy6718]

Reminds me of Keith Titanium stove. Please check out the Skyemac large stove. Double the stove size, great for cooking, portable fire pit. I've had well over 200 burns, still perform excellent.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have the Keith stove. I will look at the Skyemac and see if it is larger than my Lixada. Thanks for commenting

[@thedriftingspore]

Very good Mark, nice lightweight little wood stove. I like the idea of a bit smaller feed opening as well. The height from the burn plate to the bottom of the opening looks pretty thin too. I'm thinking you would get a good amount of hot coals rolling out of it. Thank you for sharing!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree Steve. Stove makers often leave ash plates off in the name of lightness. Same with a too large feed port. Thanks for commenting

[@cyrilwingnek-qw1ik]

Great at making something complex, when its not

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@winterlightstudios4340]

I hope you get to try out the Sunset stove also, that one looks pretty cool -- a lot like a smaller and lighter version of the By Arnaud Firekorf.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I will look for it. Thanks for commenting

[@DroneovrCB]

Thanks for another highly informative and detailed video Mark. You reviewed the Uberleben Stoker that I actually purchased and will continue to use due to its solid construction and ease of assembly , not to mention it is very efficient. This stove seems a bit too fiddly for my intersts. Thanks again for all you do!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The Uberleban is a great choice. Thanks for commenting

[@paulkennedy5021]

I have come to the conclusion that you have to accept the warping of titanium in order to have the benefits of its lightness. I have both the stainless and titanium versions of a leading brand of stove. The design is the same, but the stainless one never warped while the titanium one needs bent back into shape every couple of burns, and its the stainless one that gets the fiercest burns too. I have also seen recommendations that hot tent stoves with the roll up titanium chimneys need a hot "burn in" to help the chimneys learn the right shape. Titanium just is what it is.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The only titanium I have found that does not warp are pots and pans. I expect it is the circular nature. Thanks for commenting

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

Thanks for the very comprehensive review 👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting Alex

[@radagast6682]

Great review Mark as usual. I don't think I will be buying one at this time.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Fair enough! Thanks for commenting

[@bmac1209]

Great honest review Mark. Thx again!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Mark, like the size and I was going to commend it for the flat and lightweight carry, though on reflection, I'd sacrifice that for a hinged design and an ash pan. The name suits it, however, a fortress without a gate ......... aint a proper fortress ; ) .... so I reckon a door, perhaps with rotary type adjustable ventilation, would be worth paying extra for. Cheers Duke.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Duke. A drawbridge on this stove would be kind of cool. Thanks for commenting

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Hahaha, yep for sure mate ...... I reckon that would actually be better again as a feed in ramp ...... and together with a moat, ...... since there's no ash pan ; )

[@ostekuste3646]

I have the Firebox Ti stove. I like the hinged construction so I don’t have to figure out which panel fits where. The maker recommends a couple small fires to burn in the stove. Perhaps on the Firemaple this would have prevented the warping you mentioned. I’ve since had many large fires in mine and it has never warped.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have the Firebox titanium as well and have not had warping. It is also heavier gauge than this. Thanks for commenting

[@miamivice1149]

I think I missed this... what is your fireproof mat you are using? Thanks

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Here is one similar to mine www.amazon.ca/Capormory-Fireproof-Fiberglass-Temperature-Accessories/dp/B0D1GGNR8S/ref=sr_1_51?crid=FPW8N57L2LJ8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TEzGSP9dCKmzeIEGwzxWMvbD5u0QXudW68lXML0dBen70joN8IkSu9vx8H1thqTBakW3Fh1HyJnRZ751H8p1ZbVn_6dRAJdnSxYYy4MZR5fGMQFILIYe2gULv0qqTLObycQeqyd3iqBMnPJlLw40LwqYbQ2aQ30GCARHSa5-jHkbrZEyXvRABWR8HwvnK3cVxWtFQeJSioMf1lrBhSY6OO4e77W8ywxXJlrQFRx1WTC48bC0Bh-7G-luJRBNqh46e39EHPt6IJCJ-5ZqnodqQ1KFXt189ZtBC1teWpLH2JE.qtcczf1ubhyRGzcvBfrKXDh0ZEwZAQG0YKdvTve6RHI&dib_tag=se&keywords=small%2Bfiberglass%2Bfireproof%2Bground%2Bmat&qid=1715968551&sprefix=small%2Bfiberglass%2Bfireproof%2Bground%2Bmat%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-51&th=1

[@dionhunter6159]

I think it's ok to call it a design flaw. If it must be assembled in an unintended way

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Fair enough. Thanks for commenting

[@MaggiePayne916]

It’s not available on their website anymore… now what :(

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

firemaplegear.com/collections/wooden-liquid-fuel-stove/products/fortress-titanium-wood-stove Thanks for commenting

[@keithsmith5998]

Do you know if Simple theory Gear is making a comeback? Or did covid19 kill the company all together?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have chatted with Mac and yes, he is working toward a comeback. Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

So I tried to take a look at the company, but got nothing, so I assume it’s Chinese. There are only so many basic shapes for stoves, so if one looks similar, how can you blame them? However, it’s all about the ventilation. If a Chinese company (or any company) just 100%rips an idea off, or if they sort of take an idea, and make useless changes with no testing, then it really pisses me off. But if they actually do some experimentation, put some of their own effort to make it better, then I don’t care if it looks similar. That giant hole, and the fire plate designed to start secondary fires looks like a million Ali express stoves and doesn’t impress me……plus, though puzzle stoves do tend to save weight, you already know how much I hate them 🙂 Good review as always, but on a side note, the sound is kinda off. Is there an issue with your newish mic, or something about the upload?…..or maybe my feed

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Jim. I have been struggling with sound for a while now. I am on my third RODE wireless mic system. I have a new DJI action camera and my new Samsung S23 phone. I have sound issues with all of them. I am beginning to think it is interference with my hearing aids. Thanks for commenting