Firebox Freestyle First Burn

In this video I build my first fire in my Firebox Freestyle
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[@fireboxstove]

Thanks for the nice video Mark. Just a quick explanation of why I chose to use the welded wire fire grate rather than a sheet metal punched out style. It all comes down to weight. The welded wire grate is about half as heavy as a sheet metal version. I realize the air flow may be high for some circumstances however I figured one can easily implement some technique to lesson the air flow when needed by lining the floor with a layer or two of small horizontal sticks prior to ignition. Sure the sticks will burn to coals quite quickly but as long as they are not Disturbed they should still serve to block some airflow at least until they burn completely ash. Thanks again Mark! cheers everyone 👍😎

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Steve. Thanks for commenting. In my next video I talk about how ash build up slows airflow and allows coals to build up.

[@james_lessick892]

Can't wait to receive my new kit, it's gonna be awesome!👁️♥️🔥📦

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Looks like the stove will be another winner from Firebox stoves.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Lonnie. Good to hear from you. I have a lot to learn about this stove but so far I am really enjoying it. Especially the single stove. Thanks for commenting

[@larshernell4880]

My venture into SOL is their survival kit. I’ll be buying the s skit for sure. Thx for your input. Wish I could give Steve and team a hug bye from OZ.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I am sure Steve would enjoy that😊. Thanks for commenting

[@paulcurrie7828]

Always enjoy watching your videos, I use my FB Scout weekly. Rarely take out my FB gen2 or Nano anymore. Speaking of windbreaks…if you ever buy meals from Good Foods meals to your door, they come with a large piece of reflective cardboard that folds up to fit in a backpack and a huge heavy freezer pack to keep for cool….I always like find new uses for stuff we would normally through away or recycle

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I like upcycling stuff as well. I am testing out the FB Scout now. Anything you found I should be aware of? Thanks for commenting

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Thx Mark! Always enjoy your videos!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for watching!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great 1st. Burn In The Freestyle & Good Rampage Coffee Thanks Mark ! ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting Terry

[@dannyorndorff6602]

So far I like all the Firebox stoves. The Freestyle is a good all round stove from car camping to backpacking. I will be getting the stainless steel because being older than dirt long backing trips are rare anymore. Good reviews.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, the titanium does fetch a premium. Thanks for commenting

[@lynella6073]

Thanks for the first burn video, Mark!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. More to come

[@carolinawren7618]

I like to wet the filter before poring over. Makes the process easier. Nice stove too!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have stopped doing the wetting. It does help hold it in place but that is all. Thanks for commenting

[@manfredneumann938]

Great Job As always Mark, thank you for your assessment.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You are most welcome. More to come

[@NorthcoastPatty]

Got to have coffee in my hand before watching one of your videos. That plasma lighter is as impressive as that stove. Your fire lit so fast I blinked and missed it and had to rewind.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I am about to do a short review on the SOL lighter. Thanks for commenting

[@manfredneumann938]

Hello from Alberta

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting neigbour

[@danielkutcher5704]

I'm late watching this one, Mark, but, by now, I can pretty much predict how a wood stove will perform by the size of the burn chamber, size, number, and location of inlet holes, and height of the pot above the stove body, combined with how much space is allowed for the flame to exit the stove and escape from under the pot. This one's a winner for a quick boil, but needs less air flow for baking and grilling. A damper system, restricting the air flow under the burn grate, above the ash pan would help immensely, but impede a quick startup unless it was easily deployed, probably as a slide-in option. I might consider the simple titanium unit. My Nano in titanium is a good boiler, but doesn't hold the grate solidly for grilling, and the holes in the floor of the burn chamber are huge!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Your observations are spot on. There is much to like about the Freestyle but slowing the burn is a challenge. Steve says the choice of open fire grate was about weight. I am working on some hacks to get more out of it. Wood choice and how it is loaded, especially in the larger configurations can help. I am also experimenting with things that can be added to the stove as well to slow things down. Thanks for commenting

[@baaboo21]

Another great video Mark. Thanks for roughing it out in the cold to show us this stoves potential.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

All the more fun. Thanks for commenting

[@kevinobrien6714]

I ordered the Scout Performance kit. Can't wait to give it a go. Another great review Mark.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I am sure you will be happy with it. Thanks for commenting Kevin

[@aadmonk]

I really enjoyed the video. I have the 5",and Nano Firebox stoves(both in stainless steel) and I am very impressed with the design .I ordered the SS single stove on the Kickstarter project ,and I am really looking forward to trying it out on a few camping trips, hopefully by this summer.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I think you will be very happy with the single stove in SS. Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

Yeah, I commented about that grate on the first show. For sure this’ll be something to use splits in, I think. If I could get the family more into camping, I think I’d get this as a package in steel, because they just car camp, and it would save so much space in the car. But for me, I think I may upgrade to the original in titanium. It’s a nice, relatively big stove, but pretty light. So it would serve most things, and my nano would serve if I gotta go real light, but I think for someone who doesn’t have any yet, it would be a great idea to get one.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I am really liking the size of this stove and am looking forward to getting a single in titanium. Steve says the open grate is all about weight. In my next video I talk about how ash build up appears to slow combustion. Thanks for commenting Jim

[@jimf1964]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Yeah, like the fire pit you used. I was wondering if that would happen, but I’ll be curious to see how a sustained fire handles it. Will it slow it down too much, for example.

[@petuniaromania6294]

Great video, I like the stove.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada, 🇨🇦👍👋♥️🤔💛💙 cold and clear, nice. Stove too!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks 👍

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

Great stuff, Mark!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

[@thomascronquist1604]

Order the full size Firebox kit, for Rv camping, and for emergency at home. Another stove added to my collections.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for commenting

[@peterjessop1878]

Like you Mark I’ve ordered the titanium single version in the kickstarter for the same reasons. I love the 5 inch but the stainless steel is just too heavy to take backpacking. I also love the Nano. It’s great for alcohol stove’s especially, but I do find with wood, the small chamber makes it difficult to keep a fire going unless you do a Swedish fire torch. The titanium version of the Freestyle I think should solve most of my issues in using a wood stove whilst backpacking.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. It is the sweet spot in size. Maybe it should be called the "Goldilocks" stove instead😅. Thanks for commenting

[@farhad_tulip]

Big like

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you very much

[@dga223]

Would be interested how the freestyle works with charcoal briquettes.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. I have done some testing and will demo that soon. Not a lot of capacity but it works great. Can easily boil water and grill a burger. Thanks for commenting

[@mrwes100]

I believe you can use the ash pan as a damper.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

No ash pan with the Freestyle. You may be thinking of the Gen2 5" Firebox. Thanks for commenting

[@mrwes100]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Ahh. You’re correct.

[@andymytys]

Re the SOL Plasma Light, will it light an alcohol burner?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Indirectly. Getting the contact points close enough to the alcohol would be a challenge. I keep a short piece of string with my stoves that I dip in the alcohol, light and use it to light them up. Thanks for commenting

[@horatiodreamt]

Good vid.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I have two of the firebox stoves. The regular stainless steel snd the nano. Love them both. I use the stainless steel regular one at home to grill on my small patio. It’s great to cook outside in a hot day. A full sized grill won’t fit on my patio so I have to pull it out into the parking lot into full sun on the blacktop to use it. Not fun on a hot day unless it’s a tritip I can just leave to cook. But I’ve made breakfast on the firebox on my patio. Snd got camping it’s great too. I do t have to buy the expensive wood that campgrounds sell for three times the cost. I can gather twigs snd make everything I need snd I feel I can control the heat better than my Coleman stove that has only two modes, burn and off. Lol 😂

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hard to beat a Firebox Stove. Thanks for commenting

[@melissahoffman4687]

Can you use an alcohol burner on your next test?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Actually, that was my very first test. I will be sure to include it in a future video. Thanks for commenting

[@StayReal02]

Does it also work with Trangia Gas burner aka GB74?

[@redsorgum]

For someone who drank some "rampage" coffee, you seemed very calm……😘🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪 The stove lit up really fast.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

LOL...well conditioned to my coffee🙃. Thanks for commenting

[@dragonoutdoor]

I really enjoyed the video. I have a question. Did you use the stainless steel version? Or is it titanium version?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The kit I am demonstrating is stainless steel but I will be getting a single titanium for myself. Thanks for commenting

[@sirdee9607]

Thx my Friend

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@azbushcraft283]

Mark, great review as always. I am a bit of a firebox aficionado have the gen 2 in ss and 3 nanos, 2 in ti and 1 in ss. Just got in on the kickstarter just like the scout, cannot wait as it looks like the perfect size between the gen 2 and the nano

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I also have the other Firebox stoves in SS and Ti. So far, this stove is hitting the sweet spot in size. and weight. Thanks for commenting

[@karss4714]

How did you get it? Jealous. Where did you get it?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Sent to me by Steve at Firebox Stove. Check out my first video on the Freestyle for more. Thanks for commenting

[@Pedenzo]

Great video, thank you! How well do you think this stove would do if you top lit the fire? I like to top lite the few wood stoves I have, usually I can load them up once, lite them, go do stuff and then come back to boiling water. This stove looks to be a good size for doing that......

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked the video. I have been doing some testing with top lit fires in this stove and it works great. I usually pre-load my fuel in a vertical stack. Once the fuel catches it will really take off due to the high amount of airflow. I even see some secondary combustion (but not pyrolysis) through the holes on the sides. Thanks for commenting

[@lionsfan80]

Hi Mark Greetings from Newfoundland. That looks like a very cool stove I was debating whether to get a firebox stove or a bush box I ran across a new stove on eBay from boundless voyage It's called the x dragon horse titanium folding stove Very similar to a bush box but has a really cool Base for it It seems amazing and I can't wait to try it out I encourage you to check it out I think you would like it and I would love to see you do a video on it Take care

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hello neighbour. I have looked at that stove and would love to test it out but I cannot justify the cost right now and they won't send me one for review. Let me know what you think

[@lionsfan80]

I will be trying it out this weekend and will let you know what I think

[@lionsfan80]

I tried the stove out today Worked really well with wood so then I tried charcoal and it worked beautifully that way It has great airflow and the way it connects with the base negates any warping I think The little grill on top is perfect for grilling a burger or small steak

[@ivandarien]

You mentioned grilling and roasting. As one of the many who use a frying pans and pots on stoves like these what are your thoughts on those methods of cooking food on the the freestyle stoves?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

The Freestyle is well suited for use with all types of pots and pans including cast iron. It is a matter of matching the vessel to the stove configuration. I have a couple of videos coming showing different pots and pans in use. Thanks for commenting

[@ivandarien]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Nice, that answers a couple of my questions. I have one additional concern is the grate at the bottom being open the way it is. No damper also In my area that could be an issue if you don't have an existing park provided fire pit.. That's If they do that at all. The wind would blow hot ashes onto dry kindle on the ground causing an external fire that could spread causing a larger ground fire.. The nano used with the bottom out for swedish fire is also illegal for the same reasons. Lack of a bottom solid damper type plate may be an issue. I’d have to fashion some sort of base plate out of a solid piece of sheet metal There some parks where they would be legal. Some of the state parks,riverbanks and lakes.. I'm curious to see your solutions as both pellets and chunk charcoal are my preferred methods of cooking fuel. Thanks.

[@ivandarien]

Wonderful!!

[@markluke8447]

Hi Mark, thanks for this video. What tarp is that?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. This tarp is the Aqua Quest 10x7 Guide Tarp. Thanks for commenting

[@SnowyAspenHills]

I have most things that Firebox make or sell so obviously a big fan. As much as I would like to purchase the full kit as the octagon set up really appeals to me i feel the price (Titanium definitely) is sadly beyond my pocket, I’m not saying it’s overpriced. I’m glad Mark mentioned the cost as I thought it might only be me having to let this one go. I will for now make the most of the FB gear I already own.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You may want to consider a single stove in SS. I am really liking mine. I am not sure but I would think it likely you could add components later to build to a full kit. Thanks for commenting

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Very good review . I also am interested in a top down burn rate , but mostly want to know where you got that wool coat from and if they are still available . Thanks .

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks. I have used the Freestyle with a top down burn and will demonstrate in a future video. My wool coat is Canadian Army surplus. Still available online. Thanks for commenting

[@deborahengesser4300]

Hey Mark 😊 the stove looks different than the Gen 2 5" firebox stove. On camera it looks like a thinner stainless steel. Can you tell me if it is the same grade stainless steel as the original?

[@fireboxstove]

Good eye Deborah. The new freestyle stove has stiffening ribs formed into the surface of each panel which allowed us to save some weight by using lighter weight materials. That's how we were able to get its pack weight down below it's competitors of the same size

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@STAY_GONE]

I clicked the video cuz i thought he was gonna freestyle, cool video tho.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@DrDennis]

Surprised there are no wood chutes on one or two sides. I would pass.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Wood chutes? There are feed holes around the three sides of each individual stove. Similar to the other FB stoves. Thanks for commenting