Firebox Freestyle in the Bushcraft 8 & Firepit 8 Configurations

[@fireboxstove]

That was fun to watch because you seem to be having a good time with the Firebox Freestyle. That's what I'm really after with my products... As for the fire grate, I asked my wood stove mentor (my scoutmaster) about his wood stove fire grate (a piece of expanded steel) would it allow too much flow? His reply "can you have too much air flow" after considering this conversation over the years I've realized that he's right. You can always use technique to reduce airflow but no amount of technique will compensate for a restrictive fire grate. That's why the Nano has such large diameter holes. Same thing with the 5" g2 classic. Back when they were introduced people mentioned concerns that the holes were too large and hot coals would fall through. As you know the larger holes proved to be a big part of how well the stoves perform. Performance and technique/skill are always connected like the difference between a Toyota Corolla and a formula 1 race car. You being a race car driver of wood stoves I'm sure you'll quickly develop technique that takes advantage of the freestyles broad range of capability. Which is all part of why the freestyle is fun. We enjoy having our skills knowledge and technique produce performance. That's called accomplishment and nothing fulfills quite like it. That's what fun is all about 👍😎 Thanks for the awesome video Mark!

[@scottb357]

Build up some sand or dirt under the grate to block out as much air flow that is needed. Also will extend the life of the tins. Works great with the nano and x-case.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hi Steve. Thank you for watching and commenting. For me the ideal "grail" stove design is one where I can control airflow, both intake and exhaust. That way I could "have my cake and eat it too". Until some clever designer comes along(hint, hint) I am happy to have a stove with more airflow than not enough. As you say, it is easier to decrease airflow than it is to increase it. I am planning a video for the Freestyle to demonstrate exactly that principal and will be sure to bring you comments into the discussion. Thanks again

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great suggestion. Thank you

[@TheTarotCardGuy]

The best review on this stove on YT. Thx Mark.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Wow, thanks!

[@ssos4540]

Thanks for the explanatory video on the 8 configurations. It is evident how well thought out the various aspects of the stove are, which is one reason I love Firebox stoves.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

[@NorthcoastPatty]

Using holes for matching components is genius. Never have to worry about instructions getting obstructed. Still waiting for mine. Your videos will sure come in handy when I practice configuring. I can't wait until it gets so warm out that I have to remove my jacket.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

One of the many genius features of the Freestyle. Slowly but surely getting warmer. Thanks for commenting

[@roberthuckeby2825]

Excellent video, Mark. Steve has shown what a genius he is with the Firebox Freestyle. I can't wait to get mine and try out all of the variations. With the Freestyle, I don't know why anyone would need any other stove.... unless they are like me and just like collecting all the different styles for the fun of it. Again, great job, and to Steve, excellent job!!!!!

[@andymytys]

Different stove to save on weight, perhaps. Or, come on, let’s admit it... because we’re gear junkies and it’s fun.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

So many stoves, so little time. Love them all but the Freestyle is special for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@fireboxstove]

Thanks Robert!

[@eckartbeutel6699]

Thank you for showing and reviewing the freestyle. It sure is a well designed and constructed Hobo/fireplace and maybe much more. But I will stay with my Flexfire 6 and the Stormfire from Wika Technology. At an age of nearly 70, I tend to travel not as far and think it is about time to give away some of my stoves instead of buying new ones. But I will still watch and enjoy your outstanding videos about stoves. So again many Thanks from Germany.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I also love the FlexFire stoves. I am 65 and can't think of giving mine away yet😅. Thanks for commenting

[@jamesabond9332]

It looks great I believe it be great for bake potatoes in the pit as well and making your coffee

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good suggestion. Thanks for commenting

[@dereklapointe6436]

So much better than a ground fire. A nice stove to put bigger wood in, let it burn. Work on some camp crafts and relax. Great video

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. I do love doing that. Thanks for commenting

[@Chaviva7]

Mark you explained putting together the big bushcraft 8 and the fire pit so we’ll. Thanks so much for sharing this video. I know making these videos are not easy but I have enjoyed them. Kudos to you! Keep sharing

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am having fun making these videos but I do like to hear when someone benefits from them

[@danielkutcher5704]

Never enough time to do it right, but always enough time to do it twice! I have had some frustration with birch bark, too. That setup is just the thing for a group...(once I finish my 250+ mile section hikes on the Appalachian Trail) 😁. Great demonstration, Mark! 👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I am impressed with your plans for the section hike. I have too many old injuries for that kind of challenge. Thanks for commenting

[@danielkutcher5704]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I decided to follow your lead and have taken to driving 25 miles away to a place where I can practice making a fire in my Firebox Nano titanium stove or my Toaks large titanium tower stove (I enlarged and added holes, which improved it immensely). I have made coffee, sausages, and burgers on the excellent Firebox titanium grate. Last spring I took the Firebox stove on my 275 mile section hike. I'm debating doing it this year. I have done quite well with my homemade cat food can alcohol stove for the past 10+ years, but I like playing with fire. 🙄

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Video Displaying The Different Set Up's Thanks Mark. ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting Terry

[@pablobonilla973]

Good demonstration. I would have just used the fire pit to do what u did but I understand the why u did it that way. Keep the vids coming…u do a good job 👏

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

A ground fire is simpler for sure but not always feasible. Thanks for commenting

[@scetis]

Thanks again for another great instructional video! I think those two fire sticks you put in at the end would make perfect kebab skewers… Perhaps you could try that one time! Also, if you had traditional kebab skewers it looks like you could fit two or three of those on the bush craft eight as well… So many options!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. They would work as skewers for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@danskibo]

Thank you for the video. I've backed the kickstarter; these certainly helped me make the decision. With regards to suggestions, perhaps a video on whatever maintenance is needed?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You are most welcome. Great suggestion on maintenance. Will be sure to do so. Thanks for commenting

[@MichaelR58]

Good demonstration Mark , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

[@patfinn8859]

Nice camp stoves MY !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks 👍

[@derekcroft2055]

Hi Mark...... Another great video & i love the BIG configuration for that stove !! Then again, i always was a fan of HUGE stoves !! 👍🤝💯

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You and me both! Thanks for commenting

[@markhaywood7307]

Very good design, unfortunately there are some issues with the welding of grates on stainless steel option

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Have not had that issue with mine. A bad production run maybe. Thanks for commenting

[@andrei-misterio]

i would have liked to see the entire proces of cooking as well as the coals left by the big pieces of wood you have used to get an idea of how much time it would take for those coals to burn out..

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

and you will. Keep an eye open for my cooking video "Keto Gumbo" Thanks for commenting

[@russelllieser4226]

Have you reviewed the pressure cooker? I like the size of the 8.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Not yet. I have had it far too long without making the review. It is on my todo list. Thanks for commenting

[@jplamb77]

Awesome Video Mark,,, Now Iam really gnawing at the bit,,, to get my forthcoming Freestyle kit,,,,!!!! Ok,,, you’ve talked to Steve and the general thought is using Larger coal pieces to restrict air flow,, and keeping the weight down.,,That’s Great. The first thought for me is using a disposable pie tin / rectangular disposable tin lasagna pan. You can cut your shapes with scissors,,, it’ll fold and bend and it’s light weight,,,Finally,,, experiment with various hole configurations. Your thoughts,,, Joshua

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, Steve messaged me on that. I am planning a video on mods for slowing the burn as well as pellets. Your pie plate idea is great. Thanks for commenting

[@redraven777]

Thanks for the great video. I have placed a kickstarted order and I am looking forward to start using it. Configured as a firepit, I think it will work well with a Dutch oven. You should test it in your yard with one. No need to drag it out to the wilderness area. Roast a chicken perhaps? :)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have not tried cooking with my 10" Dutch oven over the Firepot 8 but I have sized it and it does fit and the stove is sturdy enough. Will see about a test video. Thanks for commenting

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….

[@ProdigiousReturn]

I wish the grate and accessories were available in titanium. Stainless steel grates will corrode. Not a fan of that. I also worry about burn through like with the grate in solo and bush buddy stoves

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

All components of the titanium version of this kit are titanium with the exception of the long skewers. Thanks for commenting

[@ProdigiousReturn]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft that’s actually incorrect. Both Steve and the kickstarter page say that the titanium kit comes with stainless grates and accessories.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

@@ProdigiousReturn interesting. I have the titanium Freestyle now and the grate and firesticks are ti

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

@@ProdigiousReturn Re-read what you are saying. You are correct, the larger grates in the titanium kit are stainless steel but the grates for the two individual stoves in the kit are titanium

[@jimf1964]

Morning Mark! So I hope you’re future testing will include actually using it as a fire pit, since it is basically a fire pit. You’ve tested other portable fireplaces, and so far with this, all you’ve done is used it the same as a small cook stove. I’d like to see some big splits in it, making some coals, if possible, and could it then be used to grill on, for example. Also how it would perform as a fireplace for a couple people to sit around. Would it just continuously run through wood, or could a sustainable fire burn for a respectable amount of time. To me, that seems to be the only reason to have it. Cooking large pans/meals, a portable bbq or cooking with coals, or a fireplace that won’t burn the ground.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You have a good point Jim. I need to make an opportunity to just have a good size fire instead of just one for cooking. Part of the issue is the work of cutting and splitting large pieces while I am out. I would need to take a day of prep and another day of recording. Truth is, I don't often have really huge fire for that reason.

[@jimf1964]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft For sure. Guys like you and me who are mostly alone don’t need a big fire, or big stove, but the reason I mentioned it was you did try out some pretty crappy looking portable fire pits, so I feel it’s a little unfair to not blow them away with a firebox product. Right? Plus the whole point is how it can go from a mini alcohol support/screen, to an actual fire pit and everything in between…..so you got a lot of videos to make! 😀. Besides, you don’t want to make Steve unhappy, do you?

[@ernestocarig687]

VERY COMPLICATED 😮

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I guess it could be viewed that way. I see it as very versatile. Thanks for commenting

[@ernestocarig687]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I want to buy but looks like too complicated

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

@@ernestocarig687 If you buy a single stove and try that I am sure you will enjoy using it by itself. You can always add a second stove later. Of course, it is cheaper to buy the whole two-stove kit all at once. I have quite a few stoves and I find this is the one I take most often when I am not testing other stoves out. For me it is just the right size. Hope this helps

[@redsorgum]

Mark: "Man, this thing is like leather!" ……I’ve had a few steaks like that. 😘😬😬🤣🥩 It looks like the large stove would be good for wok cooking.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, you could set a good size wok on it for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@andymytys]

I hope that, when this officially goes on sale, Firebox will have an option where you can just buy a six panel Freestyle stove, rather than having to buy two fours to get to a six.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Steve is reading these comments so maybe he will consider it. Thanks for commenting

[@andymytys]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I noticed that. :) Do you think the standard tin that the Freestyle come with is deep enough to hold six panels and a grill top?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

@@andymytys Yes it is, check my Bushcraft 6, Firepit 6 video. I put the stove together at home and transported it in a single Freestyle box

[@sirdee9607]

Great

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@LordThree]

Firebox stoves are to expensive. You can get similar stuff for a tenth the price

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍👋♥️🌃not too stealthy with all that smoke🤣😅😂🤭nice pot

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting