The ULTIMATE Wood Stove Comparison - Watch THIS Before you Buy a Wood Stove!

[@normanrancourt766]

Before I made money, I used to go to a bike shop near my home that sponsored us in BMX races, and there was a pizza place next door. I saw some guy making sauce and I asked him if I could have the can after he dumped it into a huge pot. He rinsed it out and gave it to me. My buddy and I took coat hangers and we punched holes for them in the top to make a grate. We punched larger holes in the bottom for air. That thing lasted years and it was free. Now, I'd probably buy one. But when you're eleven, free is free.

[@myrenestanley5097]

Are you from High Point?

[@harryrimmer6830]

I have also made a very simple stove from an old paint can and coat hangers.

[@DanielSultana]

There's a name for that: "hobo stove" Plenty of instructional videos, reviews, improvements etc on KZbin, I only wished to give you the key words to start your search :)

[@contactjoy4140]

You were a boy genius!! Now you can patent your design!! And, you can publish a Cookbook to go along with your pizza sauce stove!! .... and, you'll be poor no more!😉🤗

[@sherilgreen7495]

The Girl Scouts made a tin can stove from a number 10 can. Turned can upside down and used the bottom to cook on, punched holes around the sides below the bottom, cut a hole from the open top down to feed wood into the stove and punched some more holes around the top for air. Cooked bacon and eggs and toasted bread on it. Worked great.

[@lettersquash]

Always make me smile, these reviews for "debris" wood stoves, the demos in hot sun, on parched dust and often burning wood shavings and bits of nice dry timber. Greetings from the UK. ;)

[@twmbwen1402]

I totally get you!! That's always the same thought I have watching the north American videos. It always seem like everything is warmer and drier!! I've got a friend from Alberta and she says despite it regularly being -30 there it feels colder here because the humidity is higher.

[@twmbwen1402]

@Scuba Trooper ?

[@stevend776]

I quickly learned to always bring a backup stove or just only bring a gas stove for that reason! I can count on one hand the trips I've taken without rain. I live in Western NY and camp in the northeast. Western NY is 1 day less rainy than Seattle, for ref :) I agree, when there is rain it feels colder. Snow turns to sinking slush, sticking to everything, making pulk pulling, ski or snowshoe travel difficult. Snow insulated and doesn't soak everything. Making our warming Winters suckier. Might get a trangia burner for winter trips now, lmao.

[@stebesplace]

Firebox Nano is what I use, gen 2 titanium. It’s a brilliant little kit, and good bang for buck. With the X case it’s perfect.

[@pedroclaro7822]

This should be THE most watched wood stove video out there. Perfect

[@davefarnsworth3020]

I agree on the folding firebox. I got my first one a few years ago, the first generation and liked I so much that I immediately bought another. Used them many times and they are still going. I also bought two of the gen. 2s. Love them all. I figure the extra weight is worth it for the way they set up, and versatility. If I find myself in a real bad survival situation, no matter what the weather, day or night, I know I can count on the folding firebox even with cold numb fingers because it simply sets itself up without the complicated assembly.

[@alltheothernonesense7948]

For ultra cheap and ultralight, I use a disposable aluminum pie plate (eat a pie), with three tent pegs pierced through it to form a tripod. You reuse the same holes each time. It weights a next to nothing and is essentially free if you have some spare pegs or just let them cool then use for your shelter. I used some leftover silk after sewing sleeping bag lines to make a stuff sack for the plate, pegs, and pot. Used the same aluminum pegs and pie plate for a 2 person 1 month hike and used the same ones for years after that. The plate contains the fire and reflects the heat to the pot and keeps the heat off the ground. It's Leave No Trace. You can put some flat rocks under the plate to raise up the coals, when you get to that point. If you're not using a gasifier, I say you might as well use this method.

[@alltheothernonesense7948]

Oh, and a bit of tin foil for windy days, though we almost never used it and eventually didn't both with one.

[@HotAshStove]

Thanks so much for including us in this video! This is some great stove coverage. I'd just like to point out that we make all of our stoves and ovens in the USA! None of our rocket stoves are made in China. Awesome content, I'll look forward to seeing more of it!

[@Shanecoffeyoutdoors]

He did great!

[@domusdebellum3042]

yall should come out with a gassifier. even better a titanium gassifier. id buy 3 just because made in USA

[@HotAshStove]

@@domusdebellum3042 We may have something up our sleeves this year... ;)

[@domusdebellum3042]

@@HotAshStovelike i said, if you come out with a titanium gassifier, i will buy 3. i subbed to keep informed. looking forward to what you have in store.

[@anhatur]

@@HotAshStove I too, am in the market for a titanium gasifier. Not the smallest version, but something I can use for pancakes and drawn out dinners during summer without worrying about fuel. I have the Solo Stove Titan, but the wires beneath the fuel is rusting to pieces. And if it wasn’t for weight I would want it larger rather than smaller, as I always want to add larger pieces of wood. A fire proof bottom is key, and the double (or triple) bottom of the Solo Stove is the only thing I can trust, so far. As we mostly camp in blueberry pinewood and the ground can be a real fire hazard in the summer. So my question is, can you beat that?

[@alexanderlawson1649]

I agree the Firebox is a great stove. In 2018 I cycle toured thro northern Europe for 3 months with this stove, despite it being on the heavy side. In Sweden and Norway I used it every day, fuel was abundant, readily at hand where ever I camped. A tip I'd like to pass on is, always carry a pair of leather work gloves, they save hands from burns and soot. I am still using this stove, its a must carry item when I camp , bike or canoe, worth the money and make sure u buy the genuine item, the guy who developed it, should be the one to reap the reward, not the knockoff industry.

[@bipedalbob]

That would be difficult, they were an invention of the travelling hobo's back in the dirty 30's . Made out of any large tin can they got,their hands on.

[@iruwild]

Steve is just name. I have his firebox stove 1st gen. Modified it to have side ports

[@sublyme2157]

The Firebox is great! I recently bought both the nano and full size in stainless steel. The weight of the full size is substantial enough to keep it out of most backpacks, so if cost and weight are issues, I don't think there's a better option than the stainless nano. It's only 2 oz more than the titanium, but half the price. Both are great and highly recommended! By the way, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to put this video together, it's fantastic!

[@flpirate4565]

Hiram cook would give you two thumbs up on your videos my friend. I've watched him for many of years. Your doing his memory justice. I've heard that he past on ,he had a passion to educate many on outdoor stoves. Thanks my friend for your new videos.

[@stevebonavitarealtor]

Firebox is the best by far. I also have the Ti Nano with the X-case and the Ti Gen2. Great video Ernie!!

[@janmariolle]

I love the firebox stoves as well. I find that I use them very often. That says it all.

[@Lapeerphoto]

@3:45 FUEL option: Wood Pellets - I have a couple of these, one is in a family bug out kit with a few cups of Wood Pellets. I think I figured cost about 10¢/Cup - It burns for 15-25 minutes on 1C.

[@erikburzinski8248]

Personally my bug out bag just has a gril and I use some rocks to suspend it above the fire

[@mattserraes8561]

The pellets are harder to light, but do burn longer and is inexpensive.

[@icestationzed9506]

Thanks, love your effort and production quality. Because of your reviews I purchased the Simple Theory Pack Stove XL and it has replaced my other 10 stoves. Put an empty Altoids box on the fire plate and the Trangia is at perfect height. Get the multi-welded cook screen and every cook container is so very stable. Thanks again.

[@peggynulsen1365]

I'm a big fan of Simple Theory, love both the original and the newer larger stove. Very versatile.

[@daulatsinghrathore5423]

I am also fan of simple theory and firebox ​@@peggynulsen1365

[@simpletheorygear]

Thank you for a wonderfully thorough review. Please note that our stoves are made completely in the USA. It has always been our intent to keep everything domestic and support the American worker. This is something we take a great amount of pride in. Plus, to address the issue of heat retention, you can simply pour water over our stove to help the cooling process. Our stoves are overbuilt, hence the added weight, to ensure that they won’t warp from high heat or a quick cooling process.

[@adamknight2838]

I bought my pack stove based on his review videos, I think he just misspoke accidentally. I love everything about it and I enjoy supporting a company that makes their products here in the USA.

[@simpletheorygear]

@@adamknight2838 Adam, I just wanted to thank you for the amazing support. It truly means more to us than you know! Regards, Mac

[@baileymoto]

One thing to mention, the Ohuhu stove works pretty amazing with an alcohol burner as well. I was able to get 2 cups of water to a rolling boil at exactly 5 minutes (6000ft elevation). I’d imagine the Solo stove would work similarly.

[@bennytheb3980]

Firebox - I have both, the 5” stainless resides in my truck and the titanium nano x in my pack. Outstanding product!!

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Me too, I would not change them. Started with a cheaply and nothing compares. Outstanding company.

[@michaelharris4503]

I have the stainless 5” and thoroughly enjoy using it when I’m in an area where I can pick up small twigs.... not always the case in southern Arizona.

[@teeeff5179]

just received my Firebox SS this morning, glad to hear i picked the right stove to buy. thanks for the round-up.

[@carmenmartinez2882]

You won’t regret it I have both for several years now and just love both the 5” and the nano.

[@amgolfer3591]

@@carmenmartinez2882 Couldn't agree more, Carmen....great products and a lot of ingenuity went into both.

[@james_lessick892]

I totally agree, Firebox Stoves are THE Ultimate! Absolutely worth the money. Y'all have to check them out.They have detailed how to videos showing everything the system can do. By the way your channel is the ultimate at what you do.

[@gray5627]

Being a "stove addict" myself, I got a kick out of watching this video! I have many of the same stoves in my stash, and I have to agree I like the Firebox stoves, (the Nano in particular), the best of the lot. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@Derek_Monk]

I have all Firebox models in stainless steel and almost every single other item on the site besides the car-attaching table and the multi-hundred $ knives. I use the Firebox almost every day, sometimes both for breakfast and dinner. It saves me so much money compared to eating out on the road as a trucker, and people always come by to ask what it is. I've spent close to 10k on survival gear and preps during 2022, and without a doubt the Firebox is my favorite piece of gear. I've purchased several G2 5" stainless steel models to gift to family and friends. Can't beat it.

[@pluisnonplux9728]

Today I'm the proud owner of a Firebox.. It's a great design. And so many possibilities to use it in so many different ways...

[@titanpreparedness]

A stove for every option. Some good for backpacking, some for camping and some for emergencies. Good to see a massive comparison like this

[@fungi6140]

And some for the scrap yard 😂

[@violabirdforever]

Thanks for a great vid. I can only agree - the Firebox stoves are so useful and versatile. I have both the big one and the Nano and both fill my needs. The Nano is in my bugoutbag all the time.

[@milano3429]

I live here in LA also. I’ve been Seeing other bush people from all over. I’m not a bushwhacker. I just started out with a question on what is a rocket stove. Watching people like you have given me an interest in it all. I’ve made stoves and figure out what makes them work. Keep up the honesty in your reviews.

[@mzritamarie4357]

For prepers, Fire Box has a Scout for about $25. My electricity was out for 2 days. The fire box and their trangia really helped.

[@felixswart5986]

Hi, Thanks for your ongoing high quality content. Would be interested to hear your opinion on a double wall titanium stove that I stumbled upon recently: the UNA stove by Suluk. Best regards; Felix

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Great video, love my Fireboxes, I have both and they’ve never let me down. Originally I started with a cheaper brand and didn’t take much to warp, not these and I’ve had them for a few years and camp a lot. I’ve used them with twigs, pellets, charcoal or Trangia.

[@leonardmillsjr.3241]

Absolutely! Firebox Stoves for the win!

[@sirdee9607]

I love the Ohuhu-Stove, ich use it for 2 Years now, never leave me alone, and ich use two of them in my Fireplace in intermediat Seassion with Woodpellets in my Fireplace, workd perfect

[@jonnyb.484]

Totally agree. I also have both the Nano and the 5 inch Firebox Stoves and they are fantastic bits of kit. I'm in England so we probably pay a bit more because of tax from the US but they are worth every penny. Great video as always.

[@TopperPenquin]

I have converted my alcohol stove to your wood burner. I thank you. It took just seconds. Now I have flexible alcohol burner. Either wood or alcohol. I thank you so much.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good video and series! I have the full size Firebox Titanium stove and really enjoy cooking with it!

[@JimStreb]

Ernie, great comparison on a number of stoves. Thanks for providing this. One quick story: I received a stainless stove as a part of a "surprise box" and could not figure out how to use it. After watching the above video, I realise that it's a knock off of the Toaks. Thanks for demonstrating how my surprise works!

[@fireboxstove]

Cheers to a great vid! Very nicely put together! Your style is very informative but somehow relaxing/calming at the same time. I think you hit the nail on the head, wood burning stoves are fun! I have friends who have switched to a Firebox wood burning stove from gas. When I ask why they say "it's just funner" it's a little bit challenging which makes the process more fulfilling. It becomes a skill, a feather in your cap👍😎

[@joaquinrodriguez9148]

You're products all out of these world and I'm so happy and grateful to have them thank you so much Steve

[@royphelps8084]

Didn't remember this as your channel Steve. Glad to see you here

[@robertbrannan9375]

Firebox makes the absolute best stoves on the market. Period. I only have the steel versions of both the 5" and the nano. I will someday get titanium in both.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Great to hear from ya Steve! Can’t wait to pick ip the scout!!

[@ryancoke9]

Steve I love your products! Like I mentioned in one one your latest video promoting your new Stove, your products are super great quality even years later

[@hervue85]

Really enjoyed the video. Thank you for that. My only gripe with alot of these twig stoves are assembling them. Reason why the firebox stove is my favorite.

[@barkingspider2007]

The Fire box Nano looks like a winner to me. In 2007 I thru-hiked the AT using an alcohol stove and a wind screen. The Nano would make a good wind screen and the option to burn wood allows for cooking spam and other high calorie tasty trail food. Wood as an alternative fuel option the a luxury. With my alcohol stove making hot drinks and extra warm meals was not always possible due the the limited fuel supply. Excellent work with the video. THANK YOU!

[@philfoster4298]

Sierra Zip Stove is my favorite. Yes it takes a single AA battery to run. I reworked mine to a solar charged battery. Always assembled, weighs a bit more but boils water in 4 minutes.

[@bigd15full]

I like the Bush Box XL Titanium best.

[@karlroberts3179]

Once stepped on my Firebox Nano SS, crushing it flatunder my Wellie. Used my multi tool to straighten it out, and it was as good as new. Love my Nano. Great bit of kit. Fun, too!

[@gorillahd9247]

I picked up the Firebox 5" in stainless. It is a solid piece of gear.

[@troyanderson8879]

I love my Firebox Stoves. I've had some of the others too. But for me, the Firebox Stoves are my favorite.

[@abdullaex4119]

Excellent video. Have a 5" Stainless Firebox. I think it's a 2nd of a 2nd Gen? Warped it and bent it back to shape several times. Keeps on ticking. My woods entertainment center you understand. Probably why it warps? Is what it is. That new stove from Steve seems to be a little thin for me. But anything he comes up with is dang sure going to work. Thanks Peace from Texas

[@stevesampier527]

Agree, love Firebox. Both of them. In fact all 3 as I have a titanium as well.

[@rachavya]

I was an early adopter of the Solo stove. Thereafter I purchased a Silverfire Scout, and after experiencing it, bought a second, to store in a different location. Buyers should reject the Solo on 3 counts: (1) Price is too high, considering (2) the Scout is a superior. gasifier, and (3) the Scout packs into a smaller volume. The Ohuhu is a clone of the Scout; I can't say how solid a clone it is, but at under $20 (Amazon price), it is definitely worth a try. Since gasifiers are flat out superior from the standpoint of fuel efficiency AND higher heat output, the only reason to consider a non-gasifier would be for the ability most such stoves can fold flat. Personally, I can't see permitting the fold-flat feature to be my selection criterion. Buy such a stove merely to convince yourself that gasifiers are the only way to go.

[@markthomasson5077]

If you have a ready supply of sticks, efficiency is not an issue. Also if inefficient, they make lots of smoke….keeps the bugs away!

[@joaquinrodriguez9148]

I have many wood stoves but for me it's the Firebox stove i have the first and second gen also the nano and nothing can't beat those happy holidays bro all over the island 🇵🇷

[@aar5pj]

I have a number of stoves and have also run a series of tests with mine too. For cooking with a small fry pan I found the "Solo Stove" to be the best choice when you take stability in mind. My "Firebox" came in dead last in that area. My neighbor who reviewed my tests agreed. My wish was that the Canadian "Bush Buddy" was more available at the time of purchase for I would have sooner gone with a Canadian product since Canada is just North from me. The "Solo Stove" with its secondary combustion burns the fuel down to white ashes. The "Solo Stove" gets my vote.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Well done! And succeeded in eliminating much confusion!

[@oldandfatoutdoors5365]

Just purchased the Nana based on this video. Thanks for great reviews.

[@markstargate]

Great and honest review!👍🏼 I love the firebox nano, but the bushbox LF titanium is also a great stove not to small and not to big, the perfect midsize stove! Manny greetings from Germany, Mark

[@nissewoldberg577]

I do agree, I have two ss Nano and one ss 5" FireBox, and they are awsome!

[@johnslaymaker]

This is one of the best review videos on any subject that I have ever seen. Absolutely excellent in presentation, information provided, and sheer pleasantness in viewing (listening!). Subscribed & looking forward to watching all your past (& future) work. Well done & thank you.

[@mr.phasfun6044]

i agree.

[@one-of-us9939]

Thank you my brother

[@Artur-ph7nk]

Thanks for your reportage , I bought the first version of the stove has a movable folding version and the angle is fixed with a rod with a cable. (Lixada Folding wood stove Top diameter: approx. 8cm / 3.1in Bottom diameter: approx. 9cm / 3.5in Height: approx. 10 .8cm / 4.3in Item weight: Approx. 190g / 6.7oz Packing size: approx. 10.5 * 10.5 * 1.5cm / 4.1 * 4.1 * 0.6in Package weight: approx. 205 g / 7.2 oz. 10$.Made in China. ) The last version of the review of the stove knocked me off my feet ...🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

[@sibaldi2922]

Hi Ernie. I’ve only just managed to get to this video due to work commitments in December. So, on Christmas morning I’ve enjoyed watching this with a cup of tea😁 Your content has been amazing this year. I’m not sure if viewers realise how much time and effort go in to making videos as professional as yours. Different camera angles, so many takes due to mistakes, changing light, planes etc. Then the editing process that can take hours. Perhaps when people have no comments other than “ you should have tried this stove or that stove” they should think about what great content you produce and be grateful. Finally, on the subject of wood stoves, when people ask for boil times I think they are missing the point. A wood stove is an experience to be savoured and gives the ability to boil water, cook a decent meal and provide warmth when required. I, personally, am a Trangia user principally. So to cook a reasonable meal you really need two Trangias going, due to relatively short burn times. With a wood stove you do not have this issue. If you just want to boil water quickly, use a small gas burner.

[@SD_FANZ209]

I'm literally about to purchase one of these. Thank You for posting this! I was on the fence with the Firebox's. After watching this Excellent review, Titanium Firebox is the way to go! You've earned a new Sub and a like....Awesome vid👍

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Thanks for sharing Ernie, great vid and I agree about the Firebox 5” G2 TI version,already almost 3 years going strong and definitely my best outdoor purchase because I can’t take another one with me every time I go into the woods 🤘🏻

[@michaelsupple6081]

I'd have to say the two favorites I own are the Firebox Nano Titanium and the original Bushbuddy Titanium. I will also add that even though the Bushbuddy doesn't fold flat it does nest inside my pot so in essence it doesn't really take up any extra space in my pack. I also throw in a lighter, firestarters and a folding spoon etc. Of course it does require a pot large enough to hold it. When I bring my Nano I usually bring a smaller pot. Last but not least I feel honored to own one of the original Bushbuddys. Apparently he didn't have a patent which Solo took advantage of. It was not illegal of course but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Very nice review. Thank you. BTW...I ised the Nano on my AT hike and loved it.

[@josephmartin1540]

Love this vid. Thankful you can afford to test all of these so we don't have to!!! I've done disaster relief work, so am a fan of made up stuff ALSO. We DO teach everyone we can to be as prepared as is reasonable. Would love to see a comparison to used bricks and a few pieces of rebar! I have actually carried a few pieces of rebar as kit... never had to work that way, but it is common! But, survival and backpacking are quite different! Carry on with your work. It HELPS!

[@daveebert7747]

I throughly enjoy your channel, all the effort and excellence you put into it and especially this wood stove video. I am 63 years old and my first solo backpacking trip at age 15 saw me cooking over an open fire. I graduated to a Sterno stove, it was gold in color and folded flat like the Firebox. With the Sterno can gel fuel I though it was the coolest thing, lol. I own a number of alcohol, gas, canister and propane stoves now. I bought a Bushbox LF this spring and as has been said it is the “funnest” way to cook. Next purchase will be the Firebox G5 titanium, thank you for all your effort and keep up the great work

[@patrickd2013]

Excellent, informative video! The music was a nice touch, too!

[@ryancoke9]

I have one of the original firebox stoves, and for me that’s the best stove out there for price and function. I’ve used the crap out of it for the last 7+ years and it works just like new, clean it up and you can barely tell it’s been used as much as I have

[@WillieMakeit]

the fire box looks good.. and thank you so much for the demos

[@discombubulate2256]

i'm australian. usually we don't need a stove because everything is on fire here. however before he died my grandfather showed me how to make a stove out of a couple of tin cans that i kind of use most of the time. i just make another whenever the old one burns out, takes about 30 minutes. it's literally a rocket stove and one can nests into the other when it packs away.

[@crazy8adventures553]

I knew you would pick the Firebox. I do not own one YET, but probably will in the future. Gotta admit that I love Solo. I own the lite, titan and campfire...cannot beat the almost smokeless burn. With the campfire, I can have an IMPRESSIVE fire sitting here under my front porch on my front porch swing!

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

Thanks for your efforts in this video. I just camped for two days on the AT in Shippensburg Pa and used my little propane canister stove. I'm looking for a backpacking wood stove to try out. Thanks again.

[@gringo3009]

Totally agree, Firebox are the best, most versatile stoves. He also has a gas burner kit that is great for when we have fire bans. And he camps with his goats!!! lol.

[@zerocool212121]

you can just add a msr xgk ex inside it for the best of both gas (any liquid) and wood stove combo. id also spend the little extra for the TI just to save a pound. For a bomb proof pair though id put that up against any two stoves and would say they would stand on top without much debate.

[@richardclegg5853]

Very happy with my firebox stainless (motorcycle camping so weights not much of an issue). Great equipment produced by an even greater company. Excellent video as always.

[@Baasicstuff]

excellent video thank you for all the hard work on this

[@Ist_Geheim]

@PaleoHikerMD Thank you for this video. I have a Bushbox and I don't use it for wood because its size is too tiny. Too much work for me to get it running all the time till cooking is finished. BUT: The Bushbox can be used as a platform for a Trangia alcohol stove with a relatively good wind-protection. And if you don't use the front side when putting it toghether (using the bars on top gives it enough stabilisation), you are able to kill the flame of the Trangia by putting it's lid on it ;-) AND: If you run out of fuel for the Trangia, you still have the tiny "emergency" wood stove, so when using it like this, the Bushbox can be an option. I also have the "Bushbox XL". It's about as big as the firebox I think and other than the Bushbox the Bushbox XL is only one piece with a folding mechanism. It is quite heavy in stainless steel, so rather for camping than for hiking, but it comes in a more expensive titanium version too. I have no experience with the titanium version, but the stainless steel version is very solid and I like using it for my 28cm (about 11 inch) diameter "heavy duty" pan made of forging grade steel. As I watched you video I wondered who might have stolen the pouch-design from whom. Bushbox from Firebox or Firebox from Bushbox? :D

[@davidsmith31]

How about the Emberlit wood burning stove? It's the only wood burner I have. I tend to use my alcohol stoves more than the Emberlit as they are quicker to get lit and cooking with. Good idea of using wood shavings and firestarter. Your video was a great review. Concise, precise, no fluff, very informative and thorough. I'm glad I found it.

[@auroranite]

What are you using as tinder fire starter? Looks like treated cotton. Tks

[@shannonmurphy9790]

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for all the good information. I purchased an emberlit titanium a couple years ago and really enjoy it, but I do think I'll spring for a Firebox stove thanks to your reviews. I'll also put the Hot Ash rocket stove on my list - will probably wait for the titanium version. Love all your videos. Thanks so much!

[@Sausketo]

13:11 something i will point out is that the cost of the titanium is made up for by the fact that it wont rust unlike stainless which will rust from the heat, you can already see surface rust on the stainless version here

[@debbabbit9283]

Looking for a variety of wood and alcohol stoves. Often we'll be canning or cooking big meals, and others just cooking for two, in and outside. Your videos sure help. Thank you!

[@HammerandPipe]

Man. You love stoves...alot. Heres a video idea. A cook off using mess kits, or a amazon special vs say snowpeak something along those lines. Great video. Just subbed the other day!

[@Smilewearealive]

Thanks for taking the time to share all of this info! Much Appreciated.

[@Shanecoffeyoutdoors]

Nice approach Ernie! I really enjoyed this video, looking forward to the next.

[@therickman1990]

For the boyscouts we ordered something similar to the first one you reviewed in this video, but they are pretty expensive and with 15 scouts, we need more then 1 so we took it to a buddy with a CNC machine and had about 20 made for the price of less then 1. They are great, do need to keep feeding it alot when you're doing more then boiling water.

[@wisenber]

Caldera Ti-Tri's are pretty cool. My DIY Bush Buddy is made in America from a paint can and a soup can insert.

[@jerepyle381]

I've been watching your videos for some time now. I just now subscribed. Thanks for all the helpful videos. Keep them coming. I also just purchased a firebox Nano titanium off your recommendation. Looks like it will be a good one. Thanks again Jere P.

[@uralbob1]

Thanks sincerely! Great video. I'm a newbie, so your opinion is very valuable to me!

[@alexmcneily]

For group meal prep, check out the Littlbug stove, that is light stainless steel, which s very easy to assemble and knock down. And it packs perfectly with your larger pots. It hold huge pot with excellent stability.

[@staalefo]

I saw you use the Firebox Nano and found out that the local scoutshop sold it with XBox and nano sticks. 75USD for the stainless steel version (converted currency), so a bit expensive. It fits in the pocket of my shorts or trouser and is so easy to use. It works like a charm, every time. Since I camp in the wood, I have unlimited access to fuel. And since it is so compact it is always with me.

[@henryvanderbeek2973]

Great video......I love my Canway gasifier stove. Personally, i don't think you put enough attention on the gasifier concept. It's amazing. You use less fuel, there is much less smoke and they're hotter. The downside is that they are heavier and they don't fold down. If there was a titanium Canway, i would be all over that....again, great video....

[@bobwampler3387]

Excellent video. Thanks for obvious effort that went into this production. I actually have 4 of the stoves you reviewed. These things are a ton of fun to use and very efficient and effective.

[@TaroKamome]

I have just bought that Ohohu round stove. I will be trying a lot of scenarios with it. Mine came with a little grill rack. It also came with a little dish for solid (or gel) fuels. The instructions in mine say that if you take out the wood-burning inner "middle" tube bit (with holes in the bottom), and put it back in the other way up, that makes a good base for standing a Trangia alcohol stove (or suchlike). One could also adjust the height a bit further by using the grill rack instead of the pot stand or by turning the solid fuel dish over as well and standing a Trangia on that. It is the "it will burn almost anything" aspect that appeals to me. I also have a gas camping stove, so between the two of them, it should cover just about any "power outage" type situation. I also got a pot with a lid and a "heat exchanger" at the bottom - I thought I would REALLY maximise fuel efficiency by having a mini gasifier stove & a fancy pot 🙂 Other reviews say the Ohohu stove is difficult to cook on (because it is rather hot), and is best used for boiling water. Well, boiling water is EXACTLY what I got it for. I love all that instant ramen, and the like 😍

[@displacedredneck]

Awesome Awesome Awesome review, first time viewer and now subscriber. No bs no obvious bias just a solid side by beside pro and con list with function display. 👍your into description is perfect for this channel

[@jimf1964]

I LOVE my firebox 5", but because of the weight and size, I think it's best for a couple, or small group, or definitely for people who want to do more than boil water. It's so versatile. The stuff you can do is amazing. The heat it generates when going full blast is insane, but you have the option to run it cooler with the side ports, and the accessories are many. I'm planning on getting a smaller stove (because I can't afford the 5" titanium) but I'm torn between the nano, the packstove, and the bushbox pocket. I'll probably end up with the nano though. The steel one isn't that expensive, and I'll make my own Xbox. I do like and see the value of the other two though. So how do you feel about the stability of the nano? Is it enough to have confidence in?

[@carmenmartinez2882]

I’ve put a smal cast iron pan, no problem, also Stanley small cook set. Love mine, I have both.

[@jimf1964]

carmen martinez I'll probably get the nano. If I hear a few more comments about it being strong enough and balanced enough. I trust the company though.

[@jimf1964]

Predbeau101 Thanks for responding. Really? You don't find that it feels like it could tip over easily? Even with the feet turned in? I have one of those typical 1litre pots that's about twice as tall as wide, and I'm worried it would be to tall compared to the overall height. Especially when shoving sticks in the sides.

[@jimf1964]

Predbeau101 Great, thanks. Nice to hear from some of us regular folk about it. Hey, can I ask you the dimensions of the Xbox? They charge like $20 for that and a piece of carbon felt, and I'm pretty sure I could find a tin box and pound an x shape into it for like $1.

[@jimf1964]

Predbeau101 Thanks so much. Very kind of you to answer a strangers questions. Have a good new year!

[@pcarr8618]

Hi - What is the name of the little cotton balls you are using to start fire? Thanks

[@jason2174]

Probably just cotton balls with some petroleum jelly on them, great firestarter

[@willcool713]

So, if one were stuck on a random trail, say -- or put it another way, if you could only choose one stove, would you be better off with the Pack Stove XL, or the Firebox Stove, 5"? Alone, the pack Stove; but with others, the Firebox, maybe? The Pack Stove is a real contender, imo. It seems to occupy a need right between the Firebox Nano and the Firebox 5". I can't think of anything the big Firebox can do that the Pack Stove can't do, except fold flat. Grilling is tight on the Pack Stove, but at some point you have to move beyond a debris stove, regardless. It seems a pretty good bit of universal kit. Thoughts?

[@totoroben]

The toaks Tower stove wins for sure in ease of use. I have the lixada copy of it, and it's easy to use. The burn chamber is small, sure, but you can pack the burn cylinder tightly with twigs in a very short time, and this will give you enough fuel for a boil or frying something up without needing to constantly feed it. After you packed the burn cylinder, you light the top, throw a few sticks over it, and let it burn down. You can use a heat exchanger pot with it for reduced burn time, but because of the soot, you may want to keep it with your wood fired kit away from your other fuel source stoves

[@USAUSAM82]

The fire box 2nd gen is awesome!

[@chado_outdoors]

$17 Ohuhu for the win IMO. I don't like smoke, so I prefer the gasifier. Plus it works great for a contained fire pit on cool nights when you can't have an open fire in the forest. They also now come with a bowl that can be used to catch ash, or can be used up top for solid fuels, and even have a heat deflector plate for use as a fire pit. And if you shop right, you can get a pan set that it will nest in perfectly

[@mr.phasfun6044]

excellent review, easy to follow without the usual chat that is boring, watched and enjoyed, now i will take time to watch your channel...thank you....

[@tracyferguson8801]

Well done mate. Sitting in my flat in Edinburgh Scotland and desperate to get out up to the hills. Good vid

[@jimmydcricket5893]

That would be great to see.

[@kachiri]

The only twig stove I used is one I made from a _pineapple juice_ can. I did buy something very cheap, meant for storing things like spatula, etc. I feel the design and metal will work, but didn't try it out yet. Hopefully today or tomorrow depending on weather and if there's a fire ban in the noon or not. Spring/Summer there is no morning burning allowed here, which they include twig stoves as a _"no no"_ during bans.

[@SilentWolf333]

Thanks for the great information. I will definitely be taking all that information in as i aquire various stoves. Once again thank you for the great information and the great video. Brightest Blessings to you.

[@richardwright6796]

So glad I ran across your video,I've been wanting a wood stove. Thanks to you I can shop for the right one to suit me needs. Thank you so much Ive subscribed and look forward to more informative info.

[@jmsbohannon]

Love the Firebox stoves! My sentimental favorite is the Bushbuddy. I have an original Fitz version as well as one of the newer ones made by his apprentice in Alaska. Great stove! I completely agree with the flexiblity of the Firebox G2 though. You can even bake on the thing!

[@jchambers1191]

I really liked this video, I'm looking forward to more in the Ultimate series! Thanks for a great channel!