Wood Burning Camp Stoves Compared - My Collection

[@geektarded]

Glad I'm not the only one with a stove addiction ;)

[@Radoslaw731]

The firebox especially the titanium version is the king 👑 of wood stoves 🤗

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Absolutely! My go-to favourite too!

[@jwall3873]

Yup Titanium is great if you have the bucks... Stainless might have to do within a budget

[@JasonLee-tz7im]

Everyone always advertises those butane and propane stoves. This is the real deal. Not always gonna have corporate distributed gas canisters around in a survival/camp scenario. Much more realistic and useful for long term. Unlimited uses

[@jaytriestoplay3647]

Every time you greet us with your smile it brings such joy!!! Love your channel! Learning so much lately! Love from Seattle, USA.

[@mlaiuppa]

The Firebox can use wood, pellets, propane, sterno, solid fuel or charcoal. Not only do they have that baking system, there is an option for the Billy can to be a steamer and there is also a pizza stone and they’ve just come out with a rotisserie system. There is an upgrade to a leather case. Those hooked rods can also hang the grill grates on the side like a shelf to keep things warm. I haven’t seen a compact camp stove that is as versatile. I watched a video explaining the hole pattern on the side which had to do with the physics of the design, heat direction, etc. I’ve ben looking at camp stoves and reading reviews and I haven’t seen a stove that offers me the choices the Firebox does. At this point that is my number one contender as I won’t be hiking so I don’t need something light.

[@notreally7507]

07:01 If you stack the wood nice and tight, standing it up vertically in the stove, you'll get a longer burn. That means you can cook up whatever you want without the constant hassle of refueling.

[@t.davidgordon2425]

Thank you for a very thorough comparison of several options; it will surely help for people who are considering each of the options. Hike well and happily!

[@ittybitty5192]

Big smile when I saw all your stoves lined up and operating 🔥🔥🔥🔥 interesting stuff Andy. I am not a camper but after becoming hooked on your videos I feel like I could survive out there if I had to 😃 Thanks again! 🪵🪓🇨🇦

[@robertleslie2467]

Original Firebox all day every day. Love it long time!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

They are the best! Good people too!

[@chrisshepard495]

So I have four questions. Which one would you pick to work well 99% of the time? Which one produces the least smoke? Which one is the most quiet? And which one is the easiest to use (least work with feeding and lighting)?

[@pedroclaro7822]

Kent, I didn’t know you before this video, but I have watched more and I have grown found of you. Anyway, I watched this one year ago, and you convinced me to try the picogrill. I actually got a really good knock-off from Amazon Japan called Huanbush, and I am overjoyed. Truly, thank you for showing me this kind of stove! I’d never have the cash for a real picogrill and got both 85 and 239 knock-offs for 30€, incl shipping AND some skewers for the bigger one. I am in love with these. Got a cheap titanium pot as well, and my wood stove cookset weighs less than some backpacker’s kits, And I do actual cooking with these! I’d buy you a pint if I could

[@alanshaw6161]

absolutely fantastic overview of the stoves offered. I think I am going to get a pico and a firebox.

[@lethaleefox6017]

Ad I saw first on this video was from Solo Stove... which make camping stoves that I have used with a carbon steel wok and the pots and tripod and so on. I can use about any dry biofuel

[@billandrosejackson8676]

Thank you for this fine video. I’m in need of one that’s good and light.

[@AnilJedi]

Awesome. I have the same addiction, glad I’m not alone !

[@andydawson5587]

I've used that baking kit and it's the business. Freshly baked cake and bread in camp!! 😉

[@enigmarocker]

I loved this video. Thank you! Lots of extra credit for you filming them all burning at once!

[@gudgengrebe]

I’ve just found your channel . I loved watching your reviews, especially when you explained some of the drawbacks. Especially those needing a lot of fuel. Years ago in a moment of clarity, I bought the original firebox nano 1st generation ( the one without the tray) and it saved my bacon. I had no access to my bank account for 2 weeks and I was wild camping on a beach in Tenerife until my flight. I ran out of money and couldn’t buy gas for my burner. All I had was the Nano. Because I was on a beach, with other people camping nearby, there was no firewood available but the Nano ran on twigs! So I was able to cook my food and make coffee. I love that little thing. I still take it with me today. It folds up so small, you don’t even know you’re carrying it. I just wanted to big up the Nano. I also just subscribed to your channel because I like your style and your honest , proper reviews. Thanks for this.

[@MrTwistedtoaster]

Great comparison Kent! Usefull information here, it has nicelly confirmed my opinion on chosing firebox as my go-to stoves, G2 is awesome, now the firebox freestyle is my favourite one, when i am all alone, as a weight reduction from the fact the G2 weights about a kilogram (I dont need the titanium ones, i thing the extra 0,5kg is nothing, I am not an UL hiker or something like that). Thank you!

[@lynnamandernacht2211]

Thank you very much for the video. I have two of the stoves that you showed. I use lump charcoal in mine 🔥🔥🔥

[@night23fox]

Lots of great options. I have a folding one I got with a cheap cook kit that I have never used. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@kravist518]

Awesome video Firebox is coming out with a new stove in early March on Kickstarter called the Freestyle many different configuration’s -4 inch box, fire trough, triangle, etc.

[@jonathanforrester2252]

Try the gasifier stove with wood pellets it works great. Smashing video by the way

[@Sonjaorleans]

What stove you have for wood pellets

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Nice review video Andy 👍.I'm a eby. I make my own stoves, re-cycling coffee cans. The same as the wood stove, made a millaty amo boxes, Thank you Simon.

[@sparrowflying864]

Hey take a look at seige stoves they have a set of titanium cross bars for the top and bottom of any can. These cross bars turn any size can into a stove.

[@justanothernoobe]

Awesome vid - I was fully expecting to be convinced to buy a Firebox but then you demo'd the Pico Grill ... soooooo thin and light :)

[@walkerone9833]

Have the gasifier stove for a few years now. It is very efficient. Like all the stoves you mentioned, you must control the fuel input to set the cooking temperature. Cooking on coals is the best way to cook but none of these are great at producing even cooking coals (wood fuel, sticks) to cook on without some modification...ie. limiting the size of the air holes in the coal tray w/ aluminum foil...for example. Using just one or two charcoal briquettes is an easy way to control heat w/o too much flame or on the flip side having the flames go out. Hot briquettes is an easy and lightweight way to reestablish a flame with no effort. This method keeps hot coals always available. For an indestructible stove, it's light weight and cost....still around $22. usd, this is an amazing stove which can be used with a Trangia stove, too. Much more than just a "boil water stove" imho. Thanks Andy

[@jamesellsworth9673]

THANKS FOR SHARING the charcoal hack. Using hardwood briquettes is the best way to control top and bottom heat on cast iron ovens as well.

[@TheRoyalIce]

Thanks for this comment^^, was looking into getting one of these combined with the 775ml MSR alpine stowaway pot, since it should fit inside.

[@Joseph_Dredd]

Wowsers, so many options.... Ghillie kettle for me, all the way..:)

[@lawrencemartin1113]

So many stoves.....so much to cook! Love it.

[@bushcraftbasics2036]

Nice review. I like the gasifiers with less smoke. Handy if family members have asthma and such plus it is nice if doing any sort of "low presence" camping.

[@tjk355]

Exactly. The gasifier is perfect for a quick brew on a woodland walk. Undetectable once it's going.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Once you learn bow to load them properly, (vertically packed sticks and a top down burn) they smokelessly burn a long time. You can even use wood pellets for really long lasting fires (if you are car camping so the weight doesn't matter).

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Well-paced presentation of a lot of product and information!

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

Thank you James

[@BrassMtn]

I love the concept of baking with the fire box! That is genius

[@lapsedluddite3381]

They have just made "lightweight" cast iron rectangular Dutch ovens that are ideal for baking (and anything else you would make in a full sized Dutch oven) they make baking easy. Not really something for backpacking trips, but perfect for car camping (or even home use, they're my new favourite bread pans)

[@Laubasss]

Good video! So many lol. Will be my next addition to gear. Cheers, from Dutch newbie outdoorsy woman😊

[@mark.e.p]

Great reviews. I bought the Wild Stoves Woodgas Campstove - it's brilliant. And yes, I do need to feed it about every10 mins but its sturdy, easy to put together and gives out amazing heat. cheers

[@dezmondwhitney1208]

This was very good and I found it helpful and interesting. Thank You.

[@PlayThroughTheGame]

My favorite design is the licksada like a tour of a castle.

[@aaronrhoades509]

Good job I enjoyed watching . you turned me on to a new product the Pico. I looked it up 2 stores / 3 charcoal grill !!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats a great selection of stoves Andy. I've been using the Folding Firebox for years and have both stainless steel and Titanium versions.

[@la3la3laa.3a2isha]

Is either better? Why?

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Andy, you DONT have enough stoves mate, you can never have enough lol. I just bought the Firebox stove and that is defo my favourite now, the most technical one to use I reckon. I actually didn't know there was so many, nice to see some I didn't know about, maybe i'll be nice to the wife today and mention I might need a new one👍Yet to get a Bushbox. Cheers.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

I agree with your comment..

[@markfish8403]

He could fire them all up and just invite us for breakfast, I'm on the wrong continent though.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

@@markfish8403 I could defiantly enjoy an andy cooked breakfast

[@markfish8403]

Hells yeah! That mixed breakfast on the slab of slate, he needs a helper! Are hatchets left-handed in England?

[@martynbonanza]

Thanks for that dude - lovely little presentation, concise but perfectly informative... Right, time for an upgrade for me as I only have the Wild Camping International titanium at present which is exactly like your first stove the Lixada.

[@kevinsmith7287]

A good and informative video, thanks. Embarrassingly I have 60% of those and a few more you didn't show. I think I may have gotten carried away.

[@deandamico9041]

I have a Solo Titan which is perfect for me. It's like having a single burner gas stove out in the field.

[@Oldsparkey]

What an assortment of wood burners. I spied some I have but missed the top three for my use. The Titanium Firebox Nano Gen 2 , The Solo Stove lite and last but not lease the Vargo Hexagon titanium stove. The Vargo I drilled three holes ( 3/8 Th inch ) In a Diamond configuration , in ever other panels base area to increase ventilation.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Hands down the Winnerwell and Pico stove are what I'm looking at. Not even close

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Fan of Firebox Stove. Only manufacturer I know of that takes his designs out and uses them on their channel. Haven't gone wrong with any that I've purchased and I'll definitely be in this upcoming Kickstarter.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

The firebox are so reliable and total bomb proof. love mine. and they are a local company for me so its great to support a local business

[@lapsedluddite3381]

I love Firebox, they are small, family owned, and really care about their customers. The quality of their products and customer service is unrivalled!

[@andrewforrest8938]

Andy you got a great collection of fire boxes thanks for a awesome video always enjoyin your review videos.👍

[@MrJames_Bondage]

You should check out the new firebox modular, looks so neat, just expensive

[@AdirondackAmerican]

Dang quite a collection of stoves! I have one, Keith titanium it packs flat and is pretty easy to set up. Great when your out and it’s really to dry and breezy to have an open fire. Thanks for sharing brother! 😎

[@LaurelBelleW]

With this being an older video, would you say you use the Bushbox LF or the FireBox 5" the most?

[@soggz4246]

Great review Andy. I bought myself a ‘slot together’ Lixada stove to,as my first stove. Proper pita! In the end,I cut all the tabs off and hinged it all together with a length of cut up piano hinge. It’s not bad now. Regards.

[@joesmith4222]

My Tomshoo titanium works great as a windscreen for my Trangia stove and a back up twig stove in case I run out of alcohol. Then I take a pint of whiskey in case I run out of food.

[@totallyfrozen]

5:08 I have one of the Chinese box stoves. Got it recently. Used it a handful of times with a kerosene jet coil burner inside (haven’t used it with wood yet). They do seem rickety. The top grate can be slid off if you aren’t careful moving the pot. Mine came completely wrapped in blue protective membrane, but the membrane was placed before they built the stove. So the membrane was under the rivets, latches, and hinges and was impossible to entirely removed before use. The stove works, but I really don’t like the top grate. It’s not fastened down in any way and just sits atop. I didn’t get any extra pins for the Trangia burner. My recommendation is to buy the stove because it’s cheap, but then modify it to suit you.

[@choosen2preach320]

I got the unigear wood stove and I got it for a bugout scenario i figured people that use a propane stove will run out and with wood burning stove you can use the elements around you. When we had that coronavirus pandemic I hurried up and bought my bugout gear items 😀 great video mate..

[@a.b.4824]

Thank you for the review Kent. For me, the bushbox seems the best choice by far. I own the XL titanium, and the only drawback is the price. The pico might be a fallback for emergencies, or as you said, you got it in the backpack all the time because it is so lightweight. GOOD! Anyway, cooking is more than fiddling a pan on a razorblade like clashing steel sheet. No way! My 4ct.

[@madlen5733]

I think you would love the Qiwiz Firefly. This stove is insanely light (76g) and you can shut the hole for the sticks, what I really like.

[@twintwotastic3743]

Hi great video, the cheap SS folding stove at 5.11, a simple mod is to remove the 2 centre hinge pins, make another 2 longer hinge (L shaped) pins from a metal coat hanger, drill 2 holes in the ash pan. push the pins through into the ash pan. Also cut some mesh / grill to a tight size to fit on top of the existing internal grill, the result is a very sturdy stove. EWM as you might have seen also reviewed a very cheap stove + table recently which you might want to take a look at. Cheers barneey

[@frentbow]

Fantastic review. You explain all of these well and I've seen the bush box on your channel looks great

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Stovetastic 👍 Nice selection there Andy... loving the pico

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Hi my name is Andy and I have a stove collecting addiction. 😁 That Swiss lightweight one looks cool, although I can also see the advantage of the cube (kickstarter) one. That is also a neat idea. Regards Al.

[@quantumofconscience6538]

Per the stove at 8:00 , simply drill 3 screws into the top (sticking up) to move the pan up 2 inches. Probably would work great.

[@deanpricepestboss]

Thanks for sharing Andy. I love my pico stove, burns really well and just doesn’t take up any room or add weight 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Cheers Dean

[@MHarenArt]

Some of them look like good options to keep at home in the garage for an emergency power outage! Thanks for sharing Andy! Oh and hey, I won't make any comment about how many stoves you have. Haha! I'm a painter. I use two or three brushes to do a painting usually. I have dozens of paint brushes. It's what we do, isn't it?

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

Great stove reviews Andy. this was a enjoyable and informative video. I prefer my Firebox i own quite a few and found them the best i have done everything from big dinners, to breakfast to a quick hot meal and tea on the side of a mountain deep in backcountry and the firebox has held up. I have baked alot from peach cobbler to a 3 layer cake. I have burned wood, pellets and even briquets and had a 14" dutch oven on it and never had any issues. Cheers.

[@idanceforpennies281]

How does the Bush Box look to you?

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

@@idanceforpennies281 I havent tried it as of yet but it looks like a really solid stove and could stand up to my adventures. I feel its compares very favorably to the firebox. Its something i will try out very soon.

[@oldhairpin]

My Pico stove came today quickly from Switzerland and it's as good as you say. Thanks for the recommendation 👍

[@GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves]

Thanks for sharing 👍🙋🏻‍♀️

[@MattGrahamEarthSkills]

Great video, and cheers from across the pond. I’ve bought a handful of these stoves testing options for myself and students on courses. With increasing fire regulations finding methods that are approved and safe for the majority has taken precedence here.

[@cubixmovie]

Thank you very much for this comprehensive overview! I immediately ordered the PICOGRILL 239 🙂

[@Saltfly]

The pico is so light and puts out some serious heat. It’s hard to argue against it being the best backpacking UL stove. And I use one all the time. But if I’m in a canoe, boat or truck, the titanium firebox, the king of stoves, is my favorite. The most versatile stove on the market.

[@michaelmalachite4404]

Love seeing a solid review on one of my favorite tools in your camping arsenal 👌

[@sillopo3421]

Thanks for the review! The PicoGrill looks like a good design. Good point about gasify stoves, that they burn through wood too fast and hard to maintain fire.

[@ratingrey8044]

Great collection

[@thetinyhousepirates2118]

Hiya, thanks for this great comparison! do you know where I could buy a pico grill in the UK? 🤞

[@troybranaman316]

I have the scout . I got it through the Kickstarter program too . I have a few lixada stoves as well . They make a hinged corner ones but I haven't got one yet . Great video as always Andy!! Take care and stay safe my friend !!!

[@MrMann703]

Good comparison video, I have three wood burners so far, a SS angry eyes from onetigris which I really love, a SS gasification stove and my favorite is the boundless voyage gasification stove. The boundless voyage Ti folding stove is on the way and I'm guessing it will become my new favorite, addictive little stoves that are fun to use.

[@MrMann703]

@@andrelaschet3957 German descent here, and over here it's abbreviation is ss, my grandfather and my dad had to live through mistrust because of their blood and my dad often had to defend himself. The abbreviation didn't bother him so I'm sorry it bothers you but no.

[@abdullaex4119]

Very nice brother. Peace from Texas

[@OldNavajoTricks]

I have one of those gasifiers, Ouhuhu branded but looks 100% the same you can use meths, twigs, solid fuel tabs, lots of options out the box but I've drilled through the ash pan to let me feed my gas stoves line through, using the gasifier as a windbreak and pot support for those times actual fire isn't a clever optiom.

[@WoodyAndy]

I really like my PicoGrill. Expensive but ridiculously light and gives a great burn. I have a few other stoves, but this is a permanent fixture in my backpack now. Nice succinct, informative vid mate, atb, Andy

[@razifmahathir2437]

Hi Andy, greetings from suny Malaysia 🇲🇾. Great review of numerous wood burning stoves. I have a couple of them in my collection already but having bought a Firebox stove a few months back, this is now my go to as it is so flexible with wood, wood pellets, soild fuel tablets and an alcohol burner inside on the firesticks. Yes the steel one is a bit heavy with all the accessories but it's definitely my favourite 👍. ATVB and stay safe 😷

[@boomshanka8743]

I am always happy to give Steve at Firebox my money, but I recently bought a Fireant. Looks like a very well thought out stove - light but very sturdy.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

first time ive seen them, ill look in to them properly :)

[@boomshanka8743]

@@kentsurvivalgearreview586 I just finished my first burn, so a couple of things... getting the plastic off isn't as bad as people say but it does take a few minutes and spend a few minutes with a fine sanding block going over the edges because they are very sharp. I got my best results by establishing a good bed of coals before putting on the pot, then feeding in as thick a stick as I can through the side port. All in all a very well designed and very sturdy stove, I bought the stainless Fireant, but I will probably get the titanium one too because, well you know. :) Mikhail is a good guy to deal with btw, a lot of cheaper twig stoves are copies of the original Emberlit, but his stoves are worth the extra imo because the quality is so good.

[@chriscjjones8182]

That picogrill fire pit one does look very good. Might be one I'll be looking at over the popup pit once I see you review it

[@arctodussimus6198]

I got onto a stove buying kick a few years back and the one I like the most is the Emberlit FireAnt. I have one in all my kits now. Small enough to store anywhere, will use wood, solid fuel tabs, or accepts an alcohol stove. I thought I was over my stove obsession, but your video has made me want to try a couple more. Not a bad thing, I guess. 😉 Thanks for this video. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@boomhawr]

Back when Emberlit just came out, I got 1 of the original Emberlit stoves. I have never gotten around to using it. Guess I need to dig it out and give it a shot. I got it because the guy who designed snd sales them was on z survival forum I was on, so I got 1 of his stoves.

[@mattsmith6828]

The Bushbox LF looks peeerfect! Wish they made quality products like this in the states........

[@lapsedluddite3381]

They do! Firebox!

[@3dagedesign]

I believe it's the Bushcraft Essentials bushbox LF (Large folding) , not XF. The bushbox XL (steel version) is great, very robust, both are easy to set up and fold away, but the XL a bit heavy great review though.

[@dougdixonhull]

Great video. I've just got the Evil Eye in titanium. Not used it yet but looking forward to doing so. It's replacing a cheap Chinese micro wood burner of similar design but to small. Giving that one to my daughter to use on summer garden camps.

[@dougdixonhull]

I also use a Kelly Kettle with the Hobo stove. Cracking bit of kit

[@highwealdwoodsman]

Really like the look of the Pico stove & will defo get one at some point. Hopefully there will be a UK importer soon that may bring its cost down.Great video, thanks for sharing. Atb Andy.

[@krimke881]

I wonder which of these does best in windy conditions ?

[@carmenmartinez2882]

And I thought I had a stove addiction! Lol. I have 5” Firebox, the nano and the Scout, great stoves, however lately I’ve been drawn to the Picogrill because is so light weight, I have the 85, but I suggest you try the other models that you can use as fire pits as well, you won’t regret it. I have the 320 and the 760. The 760 I use mainly as a fire pit, I have put fairly good size pieces of wood, including Ash and Oak and haven’t had any warping issues. Thanks for the video.👍🏻

[@kelvincheung5230]

I wanna recommend a Japanese stove that I have been using. Its called Sho's B6 Kun. It is very well engineered and feel very premium. Not Flimsy at all. Got an optional part which is an cast iron grill plate. Extremely good for grilling. its my go to stove right now

[@kelvincheung5230]

@Jake Vonada it’s a cool stove please lemme know how you feel about it if u buy it

[@roadsofdiscovery]

Thanks for all informations and share

[@marleymac370]

Nice selection of stoves, if you were backpacking and had to buy one stove from your selection which one would you choose..

[@johnobrien8542]

Excellent Andy!

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

that pico stove is interesting but I would be afraid of it breaking with how thin that metal is. Would also be pretty fun with that brew kit if you were stuck on a highway in the winter due to traffic or whatever and while everyone else is just stuck in their cars you get out set up a little wood stove and make yourself coffee.

[@Velobetty]

I was going to go for a Firebox but think I'll go for the Bushbox LF Titanium instead. My use is some light cooking while camping, so frying etc, and this looks great. I'll probably use it with a spirit burner a lot but then the possibility of using wood too is great.

[@jalleman61]

Nice stove addiction as I have one too.I noticed you didn't have the Wils Stove as a comparison 😉

[@robertsklenka5823]

Thanks for your info i was just about to buy the wrong stove

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Great collection you got there Andy! I have the baking kit too but still use my bushbox with it with a extra pair of trivets. It is a little bit wobbly but I prefer the bigger feeding hole in the bushbox.

[@alzathoth]

IMO the best camp stove is a rock fire ring, with a fire inside it. nothing beats what we find on the earth. :)

[@jimbrown9885]

You clearly car camp.

[@Chucky-b7v]

Great reviews Andy, I’ve just found your new review channel 👍🏼. I’ve just purchased one of those cheap Chinese folding stove’s so waiting on it to arrive. I have seen a video on how to do a couple of fine adjustments to make it more solid, hopefully it will work out to be ok. Thanks for your reviews.

[@KaylynnStrain]

I have a folding stove with the 12 Survivors brand on it, the sides are hinged and only need to lock in one corner and comes with an ash pan for the bottom and a grill for the top which stabilizes the stove. I added a couple tent stakes to give me a few more options. I have used it as a wind screen for my homemade alcohol stove. not sure if you have heard of 12 Survivors but thought you might be interested in looking it up

[@tdurotduro8699]

I'm looking for a small wood stove I could set in a fire ring while car camping. I don't want to cook on it. I want it to throw as much heat as possible directly toward me. The goal is to get some warmth on a cool evening without building a big, wasteful campfire and burning loads of wood. Would any of these stoves fit the bill?

[@blister4walken]

Single handedly keeping the Steel and Titanium industry in business 😀 My personal fave is my Bushbox. Built to last and good for wood burning or a meths burner.

[@sparrowflying864]

I agree. It's the best one.