I highly suggest this stove over any other wood burning stove I have previously tried.
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@jackriminton79593 жыл бұрын
"Can't stand the term bug-out-bag, I'm not surviving the apocalypse I'm just trying to have fun" -> the fastest I've ever subscribed to a channel!
@stringsteene7 жыл бұрын
It is refreshing to see a woodgas stove video where the stove is used as a gasifier. So many other videos show them being used as twig stoves. Well Done! Thanks for sharing with us.
@johnmoore5293 Жыл бұрын
Yes, you don't get the secondary burn with the fuel piled up above the holes on the middle inner chamber so any fuel above those holes will produce smoke, which means about 3.5 inch sticks.
@i8thepie4 жыл бұрын
"not trying to survive the apocalypse, just trying to have fun" amen brother
@randomweirdo27012 жыл бұрын
My "go bag" kept my family comfortable when we had those power outages in Texas in February.
@asbjrniden36217 жыл бұрын
I am a little late for the comment, but thank you for helping me decide on a wood stove. And it is refreshing to see someone not just complaining that a product lack a certain thing they need, you drilled some holes and made your own solution, awesome :).
@danielkutcher57043 жыл бұрын
I bought one a few months ago, the large version, which he demonstrated. Have seen other demonstrations, different fuel chamber packing methods, starting methods, etc. One thing that I noticed is that some people used cut and split wood, which didn't seem to catch that readily. The stove is usually packed so full that, I'm convinced, the air flow is hindered. As with most wood (and alcohol) stoves, a wider pot makes the most of a non-pressurized, broader flame pattern. I have a ti cup which nests nicely, but requires much more time, fuel, and fiddling to achieve a two cup boil than my Evernew 1.3 liter pot. I don't worry about soot. I just want to light it, put the pot on top, and get busy with other camp chores while the water comes to a boil. The smaller stove, from the videos that I have seen, requires more frequent tending because of its smaller burn chamber, and is not as stable because of its narrower base.
@Mickyboy7 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, I'm going to look into getting one myself. Great to hear it not being called a "bug out bag". Drives me nuts. Too many people playing Zombie apocalypse.
@outdooressentialsuk58355 жыл бұрын
I came across your video after I made my own "how to use'" the Toaks stove. It seems that we've both come to the same conclusion as to how to fill the Toaks. Yep, it took some goes to figure it out. Most overfill the stove above the gasifier holes and wonder why it smokes so much. The smaller Toaks stove fits into the Toaks 750ml pot.
@peetsnort5 жыл бұрын
I always start the fire tiny. The chamber needs heating to work efficiently. So when the flame is developing you can scout around for a few more thumb sized dry pieces of wood. The best thing is to incorporate a pair of long handled pruning shears instead of an axe
@randomweirdo27012 жыл бұрын
So much safer. I use a pair of 6 inch knipex cobra pliers and just crush and break them. These pliers have amazing leverage at the back of the jaws.
@JamesPattersonME8 жыл бұрын
Perfect - I love the modifications with the stakes.
@myky12347 жыл бұрын
i think this stove is nice and is good if you just want to boil water. I feel that Gen2 Titanium Folding Firebox Nano is better. It lighter has 2 opening to feed wood into continuously, it is incredibly stable and can have grilling platforms added and can easily handle a skillet. It is also built to hold an alcohol stove and a gas burner if either is desired.
@timb1718 жыл бұрын
Cool video, thanks for posting. For 'bushcrafting' I've been using one of the cheap chinese stainless steel woodgas stoves for a while, it fits perfectly inside my stainless steel Zebra billycan, it's an indestructible pairing, but quite heavy. I've not seen that Coughlans fire gel stuff here in the UK, but I've had good success using a cottonwool pad smeared with Vasoline as a lightweight firelighter. I have seen people soak a cottonwool pad in wax to make a waterproof fire lighter. I also have the Toaks 1100ml bail handle pot and the 650ml cup for backpacking which i use with the Toaks alcohol stove, which is a nice lightweight setup, but I find I always have a certain amount of 'fuel anxiety' on longer trips. So based on your excellent review here, I've just ordered the small version of this stove to supplement my existing setup. I'll probably post up a review/field test video once it arrives. atb from sunny Derbyshire, Tim o/
@RyanNiemer3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY someone that knows how to light this thing!
@SchMasHed4 жыл бұрын
the windscreen is upside down, you want the holes near the air intake. Also make some room around it so the air can get to it. It works best when the air flows into the lower intakes.
@williamvanmeter10703 жыл бұрын
Awesome demonstration. I just got the smaller Toaks wood stove and this video answered all my questions. Thank you.
@stephenobrien62488 жыл бұрын
Useful tips for a real gem of a stove. This titanium wood stove has a superb design, especially, in regards to the internal chamber's ability to harness and utilize the wood gases efficiently. On Toak's website (accessory section), you can also pick up a titanium rack for the top, that is only $2.50. Toak's recommends that you buy two sets, for more functionality. And it's still a terrific deal at only $5, for a set of two. Supposedly, the rack can only be used on the larger model like the one you have, but it looks like it would be easy enough to modify it for the smaller unit. Thanks! for a well made video of what really should become in the future, like you said, "A Go To" wood gasifier titanium stove. Enjoy!
@wondermonkeyoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm going to purchase one of these and the tips will help use it better starting at the first use.
@tonyperone32425 жыл бұрын
You could use a couple of titanium stakes to secure the stove to the ground. The bottom air holes should do nicely.
@friarrodneyburnap43365 жыл бұрын
Now this is a great stove, I bought the Toaks small version of the stove...and love it...
@EvansBackpackingVideos8 жыл бұрын
Good demonstration, thanks. I usually use a tiny alcohol stove (with the same titanium pot), but I'm going to look into your set-up .. I like the idea of not having to carry alcohol.
@T3Knical5urg38 жыл бұрын
I look at them as not one or the other. I primarily use alcohol or isobutane when backpacking on trail but use wood burning when I am off trail. Either way I like this stove by far the most for wood burners.
@EvansBackpackingVideos8 жыл бұрын
+T3Knical5urg3 Got it, that makes sense. Subscribed to your channel ...
@TheWheelLifeChad8 жыл бұрын
awesome review. I fully plan on picking this larger size Toaks stove up myself. The majority of the reviews that I've seen on it are all great and the stove itself is really inexpensive for just how well it works. Thanks for the extra info!
@ericb.43587 ай бұрын
The ABSOLUTE best, lightest and smallest carry size is TRAIL DESIGNS SIDEWINDER titanium sheet cone stove (or the larger TRI--TI. With the INFERNO inverted cone insert these stoves are TRUE GASSIFIER stoves like the TOAKS. But they both hold the dedicated pot lower into the cone to conserve heat and concentrate it on the pot bottom and sides. Got a favorite pot that needs one of these stoves? Trail Designs can usually make custom size for most backpacking pots.
@jeffgendron1959 Жыл бұрын
I like what you did with the DIY pot stands, just thinking with how tall this stove is, maybe drilling another set of holes slightly lower would help even more consideringy our cup nests inside the stove so well. Having the heat forced up the side of the cup further could result in faster boil times. You'd be covering the burn hole more but it could be a good trade off to try.
@MrWmburr76 жыл бұрын
I've watched this great video once before, but I was self-medicating with some "herbs" and decide to watch it again. It was even better this time, and since this is still the same video, I'm chalking it up to the herbs. :-) P.S I purchased that 19 cm windscreen at your recommendation. Thanks.
@Oldsparkey5 жыл бұрын
As a light weight ( 5 oz ) titanium stove it is a weight saver. Weight savings is always a good idea for a well made product. The only thing that stopped me from getting one is the height of it. I'm sorry you had trouble with your Bush Buddy. I have the ( 9 oz ) Solo Stove ( twin to the Bush Buddy ) and it has never failed me in all of the years of use. If they ( Toaks ) ever makes a lower version of their titanium stove I would have to try it.
@danielkutcher57043 жыл бұрын
The height of this design is one reason why it works so well. The updraft is enhanced, pulling more air in from the bottom.
@TurnFullCircle8 жыл бұрын
Great vid mate.....I am very tempted to buy one of these.(though I have too many stoves already lol)..you can't beat a brew made on a wood stove Cheers Chris
@terryoneill95253 жыл бұрын
timex watch great choice , i went back to them because they never fail
@MichaelDelaware8 жыл бұрын
Good adjustments to make it work for you. Nice overall system. Going to look into this.
@1558k8 жыл бұрын
Take 3 more of your stakes and tripod effect with sticking them into the ground so the stove do not move. Good video.
@davidreichard3053 Жыл бұрын
The rocket/gasifying feature should theoretically give more heat from the fuel due to more complete combustion, and less particulate air pollution. Would steady it against tipover with rocks, if possible.
@PJ_Grateful5 жыл бұрын
Very good review! Much appreciated sir👍 I ordered a Toaks pot with bail and a pan lid and a long spork. Maybe the stove will be my next on the wishlist. i love Toaks products. Cheers 👍😃👊
@Pablito465 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much for sharing! I just ordered the small version.
@Rad_B_OLand6 жыл бұрын
You do the right way
@petersymons7817Ай бұрын
Thank you
@akbychoice6 жыл бұрын
Windscreen if it were turned over the vent holes would be on the bottom and feed air to the bottom of the stove.
@dreww1798 Жыл бұрын
For stability try tent pegs through the bottom holes
@GI-AUS7 жыл бұрын
To make the fire starting easier: put the fire gel in the BOTTOM, then load with twigs on top, as you do. Light from the bottom and drop into the stand.
@Rad_B_OLand6 жыл бұрын
Gerben Van Duyl These stoves are ment to burn from the top down.
@Slumberjacksix6 жыл бұрын
Try placing the tender/fire starter in the bottom and load the fuel wood on top. THEN lift the stove and lite it from the bottom. The 'ash pan' (this is the lower chamber of the 'fire box') is filled with holes and is perfect for putting the heat source (FLAME generated from whichever method) next to the tender. Indeed the upside down fire method is all the rage these days. Even the manufactures of these types of wood burning stoves try to entice would be buyers to buy their product by “selling” them on the idea that one may overcome basic fire building skills simply by purchasing their stove. This said, hear is simply a challenge. I dare you to try this method. I submit that it is important to understand the concept of convection and how it relates to fire building. The gentleman in this video demonstrates the idea very nicely. Keep in mind the 'PLATFORM' is built into the stove you are using. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KZh6Stftp8aJY
@matthewspecker8 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@EverettVinzant7 жыл бұрын
Put the gel on a stick placed at the bottom of the pile/stove. Light through one of the holes at the bottom. Fire/heat travel up. The fire will start faster.
@EverettVinzant7 жыл бұрын
ward4peace I'd really like to know the science behind that. Do you have a source?
@19ghost737 жыл бұрын
Everett Vinzant: Obviously he has not, as your comment is in line with both physics and experience from well-seasoned outdoor people. Heat causes updraft, and this causes a constant supply of fresh air from below into the fire. However, (too) many guys find it difficult to do without burning themselves...and therefore for them (!) the "top burn start" is the easier way to start a fire. But that is not why a "top burn start" is "better"...it is just simpler for some.
@stringsteene7 жыл бұрын
www.drtlud.com/?resource=prt15740 Natural Draft- Top Lit Updraft Gasifiers are designed to be lit from the top.
@georgebgoode6 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear! Always top light a 'gasifier' wood stove!
@Alaska-Jack5 жыл бұрын
It’s basically the back draft effect with these kinds of stoves.
@rubenm.rodriguez2236 жыл бұрын
You can use 3 tent stakes for stability...
@xanadu1jw6 жыл бұрын
I would have loved a link to that wind screen.
@Sethae5 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of this video I was laughing in my mind at those dry leaves thinking this is how the Lady Gaga's house burned down in 2015.
@TinekaJasonPalmer Жыл бұрын
What would it be like if you dig s small trench to get more air under the stove? Like a Dakota pit fire hole type scenario.
@kekelaward8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info!
@Adam_Newman6 жыл бұрын
Nice video ,I prefer the solo stove lite
@jeanward12526 жыл бұрын
Adam Newman please give your reasons. Thx
@TheEarthandyou7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for hating bug-out term. I wanted to hate it. ha I just want to live a good life and go camping sometimes.
@Red_Proton4 жыл бұрын
If you don't like "Bug Out Bag," a common term amongst people I know is "Ready Bag." It's less doomsday-apocalypse. Cheers.
@kimbullock4758 жыл бұрын
Should of bought the toaks titanium Crossbars. Keep cooking....;)
@powskier5 жыл бұрын
You failed to say if this was the stv-11 or the still-12?
@georgerosado51948 жыл бұрын
thanks for a good video.question: you think during time the bottom on this woodstove can dissolve due to the Amber's
@yanik94927 жыл бұрын
Do you know if this stove fits inside the GLACIER STAINLESS BOTTLE CUP LARGE from GSI and if the Klean Kanteen Bottle you used was the 40 oz version or a different one ? Thanks :)
@ke6ziu3 жыл бұрын
The only thing I don't like about this stove, is how wobbly it is...
@viewsandreviews1805 жыл бұрын
I like wood gasification stoves but haven’t found any that we’re lightweight (for any price) until I happened to hear of this TOAKS stove. This is one of the better reviews of the stove that I’ve seen. Thank you for posting this video. By the way the large stove weighs 5.4 ounces and the small stove weighs 4.3 according to REI. One question, do you still use this stove?
@seaotter527 жыл бұрын
Nice review. What is the site for the wind screen?
@bwest62758 жыл бұрын
Hi may I ask what canteen that is? Looks like a great fit with hte toaks. Thanks!
@ke6ziu3 жыл бұрын
Dude, Toakes makes pot stands... they work well...
@nicoayala7658 жыл бұрын
how much heat does that thing kick off when your sitting right there next to it?
@carryontrekkin17657 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered why you dont light the stove from beneath rather than the top?....as soon as the bottom catches it will rapidly burn upwards.
@Kmecha844 жыл бұрын
I've thought that too, people load them up with wood and light the top. Maybe that's the correct way?
@GypsyGirl3173 жыл бұрын
It's meant to be lit from the top and burn down. This allows the smokeless factor. Google the Toaks stoves and get the correct information. 😊
@garygomer79407 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice video. Is this the Toaks STV-11 or STV-12? Thank you.
@stephenobrien62488 жыл бұрын
Could you provide a link for the windscreen you were using in this video? It actually looks better than the one displayed on the Toaks' website. Cheers!
@T3Knical5urg38 жыл бұрын
+Stephen O'Brien www.aliexpress.com/item/Windproof-Plate-Height-15cm-19cm-Ultralight-Ultra-thin-Titanium-Outdoor-Camping-Stove-Wind-Shield-Screen-60cm/32465728526.html Ensure to get the 19cm version. The 15cm version is too short. I am finding more that it starves the stove so make sure to punch significantly more holes in the bottom section.
@stephenobrien62488 жыл бұрын
+T3Knical5urg3 Brilliant, thank you!
@limodrivermike4 жыл бұрын
is that the "large " toaks stove and the 750ml toaks pot?
@MrTangent8 жыл бұрын
How is the soot on mugs/pots?
@EverettVinzant7 жыл бұрын
If you're using titanium it's an easy clean. Even easier if you coat the outside of the Titanium with paint used for grills.
@TheEmporiumOutdoors8 жыл бұрын
Are you still enjoying the TOAKS stove? I'm considering upgrading to one.
@T3Knical5urg38 жыл бұрын
+The Emporium Yes it still resides in my "go pack" and is still in my opinion the best option for a wood burning stove. I will likely pick up the smaller version that fits the smaller canteen for an even lighter more portable setup.
@jorgeabreu89758 жыл бұрын
I'm undecided between this Toak or UL Compact Design Titanium Emberlit, please give me your advice? You've had experience with emberlit? I do not know what to buy
@T3Knical5urg38 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt I would pick the Toaks. Emberlits are just a box to contain your fire really. Toaks actually creates a more efficient fire.
@jorgeabreu89758 жыл бұрын
Thank you ver much for your fast answer! I will follow your advice
@jorgeabreu89758 жыл бұрын
Outdoor Exploration Thank you ver much for your fast answer! I will follow your advice
@wilkbor7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the thoughtful review. Here is a general question about these types of stoves: are they allowed in parks that do not allow open fires? I'm unclear what constitutes 'open fire'? Thanks again.....Keefe
@T3Knical5urg37 жыл бұрын
Keefe Borden It will vary each park.
@backpackingonline7 жыл бұрын
Keefe Borden, no forest or park ranger would allow any open flame except directly on mineral soil with no flammable materials near to catch flame, spark, or coal not put "dead out" with sufficient water ready at the fire itself, an on/off stove is the usual requirement or a no fires ban. This is for USA, elsewhere likely have different laws and regulations. Here, it is a hefty fine and backcountry rangers for enforcement. The "fire bugs" are arrested. The problem of these videos showing wood fires on "forest duff" not mineral soil, and inflammable materials so nearby is that a fire can catch immediately or be in the "forest duff" and break out later on. The number of forest fires should be a "hint" because there is no lightning involved. If I seem oversensitive on this point, we have perfectly safe backpacking stoves banned with the on/off stove rule already because one fool very likely kicked over his stove in Colorado and, now, we have another forest fire just off the trail at an overnight "wild" camp as so many denizens of the KZbin say. There isn't any backpacking stove with an automatic tip over on/off, nevertheless the new fire ban order rule persists. It won't be long, and we can have a "no fires" rule, except at established fire rings, or strictly "no fires" because KZbin has so many videos depicting "campfires" so big tree branches could catch fire. I made photos of the steps involved of the actual way to put a gasifier wood stove fire "dead out" over at bplite.com forum on this thread www.bplite.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=4623 because so many participants were interested in the development of wood stoves for backpacking and we had just had that incident in Colorado. I like Toaks a lot, so I am commenting here.
@badlakan8 жыл бұрын
is this the small or large version?
@T3Knical5urg37 жыл бұрын
Large version
@1558k8 жыл бұрын
After using the stove is there a scortched area underneath?
@T3Knical5urg38 жыл бұрын
Very much so. I usually dig that spot out a little and fill it back in afterwards.
@greedygringoprospecting69418 жыл бұрын
how come you don't carry a piece of wire that is rigid enough to bend into a grill and place it on some rocks make a fire and cook some thing that's what I did find some 1/8 inch thick wire or a little thicker much lighter in the pack and cools faster
@T3Knical5urg38 жыл бұрын
In some situations that is fine, but using this stove I use far less fuel, the fire is contained, and the amount of soot produced is far less.
@greedygringoprospecting69418 жыл бұрын
+Outdoor Exploration soot is petroleum based the ASH is good for the ground and you spent to much because you didn't think about what you need I found the wire from some guys doing a drop ceiling I cook hot dogs and other things it works much better than the stove and bend it into a grill for cooking or a spit to stick through a small animal (rabbit) bend a turning handle on it and rotate the game over the fire try the wire trust me !!!
@zoltangasparek87558 жыл бұрын
What is the exact name of this fire gel? What are the component of it?
@T3Knical5urg37 жыл бұрын
The gel is cohglans fire gel. Cheap stuff and works great. I have noticed after long storage it will start to get crusty and is harder to work with but it still works!
@barrchan53587 жыл бұрын
Is that the Alcohol wax?
@IshanDeston7 жыл бұрын
Buy yourself some Vaseline and bees wax. Melt the beeswax, remove from heat (!) , when it starts to thicken, add vaseline to it. Stirr into gel. - Alternatively... soak cotton balls in vaseline, coat soaked balls in beeswax... break open before lighting.
@urbnwdpshr7 жыл бұрын
What's the link for the Ti wind screen??
@kylergiroux28317 жыл бұрын
is this the large or small?
@kylergiroux28317 жыл бұрын
lol as soon as i wrote that i got to the part u said it was the large lol srry
@johngalt69297 жыл бұрын
So how is this better than punching a few holes in a soup can?
@trordle14366 жыл бұрын
secondary combustion
@customcomm10007 жыл бұрын
i got to 7 minutes in and here you are lighting a wood stove on the ground surrounded by dry leaves.
@T3Knical5urg37 жыл бұрын
And I didn't even burn the forest down! Please describe a scenario where this small of a fire that is being attended to from light to the coal being cool where I start a forest fire? Any fire that could potentially bleed out of the stove would be so small my nalgene of water and a bit of tamping would be more than acceptable to deal with the fire. Even if it is knocked over and dumps the small amount of coals the same strategy would be effective because, again, I don't walk away from it.
@customcomm10007 жыл бұрын
regardless of what you and your super human powers do or dont do...ANY time there is open flame you make sure that there area is clear of things that can and will burn. You disregarding that with your super human powers only confirms that you have no clue what you are doing in the woods and your lack of considerations for others that enjoy it the way that is is. have fun
@akbychoice6 жыл бұрын
Paul Fitzpatrick only takes one ember to burn down a forest.
@Temporalplace6 жыл бұрын
will 750ml toaks cup fit in it ?
@friarrodneyburnap43365 жыл бұрын
tamernator yes it will.
@Temporalplace5 жыл бұрын
@@friarrodneyburnap4336 No it does not, i just checked.
@timperkins66652 жыл бұрын
Small one fits in the toaks 750, he says large fits in the 850
@sifterbox Жыл бұрын
In a pile of leaves, really?
@RabbitElite7 жыл бұрын
any 1 else notice this high pitch sound ? my ears hurt
@dantyler69077 жыл бұрын
Yeah... So, Esbit is the way to go for the easiest, lightest weight way to boil a cup or so of water. I've jacked with all kinds of stoves, different fuels. Esbit. Period.