Tomshoo Wood Gas Stove- First Look & Test.

In this quick video, we take a look at a Tomshoo wood gas stove. Costing only £20, this stove is going to make a great addition to the kit. Deigned to burn wood, spirits, cones and charcoal it makes cooking outdoors easy. The way it burns is clean and very efficient. Thanks for watching.........
Tomshoo Stove: www.amazon.co.uk/TOMSHOO-Back...
Tomshoo Website: www.tomshoo.com/

[@robertshirley1672]

Two things. Do not use the little alcohol cup as an ash pan, because it will significantly decrease air-flow to the base. If an ash pan is needed, cut a disc from aluminum flashing that is slightly larger than the stove base, and elevate the edge all around to hold it in place during use. Good air-flow to the base is especially important in top-down burns. That fact brings me to my second point, a wood-gas stove like this performs far better with a top-down burn. Properly loaded, no additional fuel or even attention is needed for the entire burn. Another advantage of the top-down burn is that it consumes the fuel at a much more efficient rate, so it lasts longer. For all these reasons, it would be nice if all demo-videos of wood-gas stoves showed the stove being used in top-down burn form.

[@laurentiufratila6847]

Yeah, you need to fill the stove with sticks or pellets first, and start the fire after, from the top... The flame and smoke, will go down and will be returned to the top, to be reused.... This is the advice i want to give you too, but i seen Robert's post and i just replied here.

[@EWCHEEGUAN]

Hi. great review! I used wood gas stove quite a long while. FYI, wood gasifier stove also known as TLUD stove, ( means top lit up draft ) should filled with thicker wood at its bottom , and smaller one on top. the fuel level can't be higher than the gas hole and lit it from top. You will get longer, cleaner smokeless, and more efficient burn. more than 90% of reviewer in youtube use it the wrong way. hope this help.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi EW CHEE GUAN, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Thank you for the information, I will try that next time I'm out. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark. :)

[@elstennapel]

Great info. I will give that a try.

[@trytheoutdoors]

Really helpful. Thankyou.

[@deepcarlion]

Thanks, just ordered one will do it the way you said

[@lee-lemon]

Thank you, i was about to say that too. So many wood gas stove videos doing it wrong.

[@bobabooey4537]

This is a person who knows how to show a product. This is the only video I need to see, thank you. Great job... appreciate the time and effort.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rob, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍. Have a great week, all the best, Mark😀👍🌲🌲 .

[@TheBabylane2]

I just ordered this on Amazon earlier today. I was a bit suspect in how this would perform in comparison with the solo stove so I checked out your video. Im happy to say that it seems to work just as well and for a third of the price and also packs down smaller. Cant wait until it comes in! Thanks for the review, you have earned a new sub :)

[@markbailey2981]

Hi TheBabylane2, many thanks for watching and for the sub, it is very much appreciated 👍. For the money it has been a great stove, I hope you manage to plenty of use out it when it comes..... have a great week, all the best, Mark 👍😀.

[@MrJohnManifold]

And as well as being a great stove, it fits perfectly in a 14cm Zebra billy, like it was tailored.

[@alsyville]

2 years later and I'm just buying one on Amazon! Appreciate your review, it's definitely helped to make my mind up 🙂

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Alwyn, many thanks for watching mate. I was recently told that they had come down in price, so you did OK by waiting. I hope you get plenty of use out of the stove. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :) :)

[@stefanozebralight518]

I bought this in 2018 identical to the one in the video. Yesterday I bought the updated version which is taller and has the handle. The updated version, in addition to being slightly larger and higher, has a much larger ash tray (it is exactly as large as the diameter of the stove, so the risk of igniting the ground below is zero. These stoves are great and everyone should have one even if you don't go camping. They can also be useful at home (in an emergency) or during a trip, weight and dimensions are negligible. Thanks for the video

[@willheyne8810]

Fantastic review! Your videos are original, informative and entertaining. Always looking foreword to the next one. I may not have looked twice at this stove before but now I am completely interested. What a cool design, and for a great price. Thanks a bunch Mark.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Will, many thanks for watching my friend :) Yeah for the money they are a great stove. Very well made, light weight and they store away quite neatly. Since buying it, I haven't had to make as many fires over the summer for drinks or food. So it has been quicker and safer, especially during all that hot weather we had. I'm sure it will also get used quite a lot now things are cooling down. So for the cost it has been worth it and certainly worth a look if you are interested in these kind of stoves. If you look on amazon or eBay, there are hundreds of different versions, but from experience this one isn't too bad :) Thanks again Will, have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@robertshirley1672]

Actually the little grill that comes with the stove works very well and it’s very durable. Here’s the trick. First you have to wait until the flames die down, then you have to remove the pot stand and place the grill directly on the stove top, where it will rest quite securely.The other little gift that came with my Tomshoo, is the 21” bellows which has saved the burn on many as occasion without being engulfed by the smoke. It’s just the best gassifier stove. And also, with the complimentary accessories, a complete package.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Robert, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I will have to try the little grill that came with it. I think I still have it somewhere :) You got a good deal getting the bellows as well. I might have to get on the phone LOL. I agree Robert, they are a great stove, mine is usually with me somewhere :) I use the spirit stoves quite a lot, more out of convenience, but I do prefer cooking on the Tomshoo. Thanks again and have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@denniswilson7825]

Thanks! Great little wood/alcohol stove!

[@unmissable]

Great review. I have one of these, I have been using it for some time, and it has performed well, it's really sooty now, but it hasn't warped with the heat, and I have kept it burning for lengthy periods of time. I rarely use the trivets as my mess tins and frying pan rest securely on the wind shield without disturbing the airflow. I have even taken off the wind shield to roast meat on a hook from a tripod. Its a really versatile stove. It's easy to feed as well because of the gap in the windshield.

[@Texasredfish5114]

Great video and review, thank you Mark for your time.

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you for watching Texasredfish :) May I take this opportunity to wish you a great 2020, all the best, Mark :)

[@shannonmurray1428]

Awesome and detailed review Mark....great that this stove also fits in the 775 ml MSR Pot as well.

[@silverback4434]

You got me with the fit in the msr alpine pot lol and the price of the stove .

[@tallcedars2310]

I sure like the stove and pot set, it is a good size and stores neatly together. Thanks for the demo!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi TC, I hope you are keeping well. Yeah for the money I'm sure I'm going to be happy with the stove. It seems to work well. It was a fluke that the stove fitted in the pan. I'm never usually any good at buying thing that match like this lol. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark. :)

[@tallcedars2310]

After my comment I went to Amazon and realized it was not a set, lol, but you sure have a great idea there, nice fluke:) All the best from northern B.C.!

[@felipfelop8220]

Very informative,that was a good piece,well spoken,subbed and will look at your other posts,thank you

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Felip, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you ae having a great weekend mate. All the best, Mark :)

[@kan-zee]

Definitely gonna purchase this...and give it a try ..thanks for the good review

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Kanzee, many thanks for watching my friend :) For the money they are great stove. Since having it, I hardly use my gas or twig stove. I tend to use this or my alcohol burner. Thanks as always :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@happycat0411]

Nice review of the Tomshoo stove. I think I'd need something a little bigger for cooking but it's perfect size for keeping warm and making hot chocolate during ice fishing!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Bob, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a lovely Christmas, all the best, Mark :)

[@A1DJPaul]

GREAT !! a few points here:- Excellent video showing everything clearly & simple. ( & no silly music ) clear explanation. Amazing design , the way it all packs away. & the way it adapts to many methods of use. Very good as emergency back up at home for hot water , soup, & coffee etc. you could even boil water for a ' Hotwater Bottle ' for extra warmth camping or in a Power Failure situation at home. A VERY USEFUL thing to have even if you never go camping ! its cheap & compact & endless supply of fuel FREE of CHARGE & READILY AVAILABLE to ALL . Warm food & drinks Anywhere if you have a bag of twigs & small sticks. BRILLIANT ! MINI Barbecue for people with limited outdoor space ? Teach the kids Outdoor cooking skills with fire etc.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi PAUL,A1 many thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment :) You make some good points in your comment. It is certainly one of the best wood stoves that I own and use. It burns very well and very efficient. Most important, you can get a brew made in around 5 minuets lol. I mainly use wood as my fuel source, but like you mention there are other options out there for the stove. Thanks again and have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@jeepnicc]

Hey Mark, hope you're keeping well and working on your next video! Had to go back and watch this one again, thought I'd let you know I went ahead and pulled the trigger on this one at your recommendation. Thanks for all you do, looking forward to the next one! Jerry

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Jerry, I hope you had a nice weekend my friend 👍. I'm sure you will be very happy with it. I was using mine the other day. The weather has taken a turn for the worse over the weekend, so it was nice to sit under the tarp and cook a bit of lunch. Yes I should be going out later in the week and film another video. I'm just waiting for the strong winds to settle down, then I will get out. Have a great week Jerry..... speak to you soon, all the best, Mark 😀🌲🔥.

[@ellisholcomb7942]

Really like the stove just came across your video enjoyed watching I didn't see for sale here the us but I'll keep looking thanks wish you all the very best until next time my friend may God bless you

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Ellis, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) If you struggle to find one, they are usually on sale on Amazon or EBay. Thanks again, all the best, Mark :)

[@sandovalhalo]

Great review, thanks

[@jasonwoods3711]

Thank you ! Bought one yesterday.... Awesome 🙄

[@bigearedmouse17]

40,000 Well deserved views, Great review. Just ordered mine arrives Wednesday just in time for the weekend.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi brother, I hope you are well :) Nice one, I'm sure you will be very happy with it when it comes. They have given some nice weather for next week. So fingers crossed it's nice for when you get out.

[@bigearedmouse17]

@@markbailey2981 Cheers Mark am just changing up some of my gear, Have been using a German Military Cooking kit for the last 25 years and just fancied a change. All the best to you and yours keep doing what your doing brother.

[@wolswildcamping1257]

Hi Mark... Looks like a cracking little stove thanks for sharing. Hope you're well mate. Be safe and be lucky, Wol.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Wol, many thanks for watching brother :) Yeah for the money it seems a great buy. A bit more use and testing will tell, but so far so good :) Have a great weekend mate, all the best, Mark. :)

[@captainron8231]

Great vid.. I've got the same stove.. Love it.. I originally bought it for my Trangia but it works so well with sticks and twigs I don't really use it often with the Trangia stove.. I just wanted to give a big thumbs up to both your review as well as the stove.. Cheers

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Ron, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Your right about the stove..... they are a great piece of kit. I'm the same, I tend to use my trangia burner on its own and use wood in the stove. I love the way that they work. A lot more efficient than the folding stoves. Thanks again Ron, have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@anthonymurphy5850]

A PERFECT REVIEW...VERY VERY... DETAILED 😊 THANK YOU🏕️

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Anthony, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, it is very much appreciated. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@happynjoy7311]

I have a product that your video showed! But I did not know how to use it properly! I saw your video and learned how to use wood stove correctly! Thank you~~^^

[@markbailey2981]

Hi JOON B.E, many thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment :) The best way to burn the wood in the stove is to stack it vertical and light a fire on top. Most people use them this way as it burns for longer and it uses less wood. But for a quick cup of tea, I just make a small fire in the bottom of the stove and put the wood on top like a conventual fire. I hope this helps, all the best Mark :)

[@joshbabb7470]

Great video Mark. You really make me want to buy this. My wood stoves main problem is the gap between the pot is too small which make it hard for the stove to burn the wood. I was looking at the solo stove and I think this one is the winner. Thanks again. - Josh

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Josh, I hope you are keeping well :) Yeah I also find the same problem with one of mine. If the stove isn't right they can be a pain. For the money, this one seems good. A bit more time, testing and using will tell, but so far so good :) have a great weekend Josh, all the best, Mark.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Nice demo buddy! It's amazing how efficient those gasification stoves are. I find them quicker than my Firebox stove as well. Cheers, Wade

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Wade, yeah I was very impressed by how it burnt. I think it will take over from the folding stove for most of my cooking. Especially during the warmer months when they crack down on open fires. Have a great day mate, all the best, Mark. :)

[@robertmaxwell3220]

Purchased a similar,works great and can use wood pellets also.

[@johnmav8309]

Very good! Thank you!

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks for watching John 👍👍.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

They’re good things thee ol wood gasifiers. Another option. Nicely done mark

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Shane :) Yeah it is the first one I have owned and I'm very impressed by how it works. Have a great weekend mate, all the best, Mark. :)

[@kaldwell7]

Was looking for reviews to see if this was any good and your review has convinced me to buy one.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Kaldwell, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I'm glad the video helped you to decide. I'm sure you will be very happy with it. For the money, they are a well built sturdy stove, easy to use and burn well. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@MaffTUK]

As always, very clear, thorough and informative review Mark 👍 I've not seen that one before. Good heads up. Although with my memory i don't think I could pack that away in the correct order first time....... every time LOL Nice one Mark regards Matt

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Matt, I hope you are keeping well mate. Sorry for the late reply, I have been away working for a couple of days :( Yeah, I thought that I would struggle when it come to packing away. I thought about having a dry run, but decided to play dangerous and pack it up first time on camera lol. Thanks as always for watching and taking the time to comment Matt. Have a great bank holiday, all the best, Mark. :)

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Hi mark , this popped up so thought I’d watch it again lol .. good vid my friend.. love mine glad I had brought one from watching you .. cheers stay safe , roll on spring .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chris & Sam, I hope you are keeping well. I agree mate, for the money they are a great stove. I had mine packed for an overnighter, but had to cancel the trip unfortunately. I see that you have a new video uploaded 👍. I will watch it when I get back in. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark 👍😀🌲🌲.

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

@@markbailey2981 cheers mark .. have a good weekend.. cheers Chris & Sam

[@thegrinch77]

Great review! Thank you!

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :)

[@ivargasbushcrafts]

Great video! I just got that stove on amazon, really love it :)

[@markbailey2981]

Hi I Vargas, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍. I have been very happy with the stove.... I am just waiting to be able to get back out again and enjoy summer and cooking outdoors again. Take care, all the best, Mark 😀🔥🥓.

[@Torch77777777]

Like always you made my day.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Torch, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@odettekgill]

Your review was excellent.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Kae, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark.

[@mumff1]

looks like a nice piece of kit, good review

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Dave, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best, Mark. :)

[@string-bag]

Great review Mark, I've been thinking of getting a stove like this so thanks!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi K Grant, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. They are worth getting if you are looking for this kind of thing. For the cost I have been very impressed by it. A bit more use and testing will tell, but so far, so good :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark. :)

[@string-bag]

I was impressed that it only took 6 minute to boil. That's how fast my Kelly Kettle is.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi K Grant, I was only boiling a small cup of water, so I would say your Kelly Kettle would be faster if there was the same amount being boiled. I love the Kelly kettle. I used to use them a lot when I was guiding up in Scotland and over in Ireland. Filling them up straight out of the lochs and getting the morning brew made. Good times :) ATB, Mark. :)

[@shaundawson1389]

Another great video mate thanks

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Shaun :) I hope you are keeping well mate, all the best, Mark.

[@richardwaring8613]

Now the box comes with a leaflet to show you how the stove is set up for wood and spirits. The company has listened to constructive criticism which is a positive point for the company.

[@johntaylor346]

Thanks for the review mate

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John, thank you for watching mate and taking the time to comment, it is very much appreciated :) All the best, Mark.

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

That stove appears to hold a bit more wood than my (US company) solo stove. Thank you for a very well done video. You are a top tier review artist. Well done.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Hootyhoo 2018, many thanks for watching and for the kind words. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@kevinoshea2870]

Great vid mate.. I love my wood gas stove... there quite handy...

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Kevin, I hope you are keeping well mate. Yeah I think this will take over from the small collapsible stoves. It works a lot better :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark. :)

[@willisblevins4190]

Nice job looks good thanks

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Willis :) Yes for the money they are a great stove :) Thanks as always my friend, all the best, Mark :)

[@mayyang7437]

Nice one and efficiency work

[@markbailey2981]

Hi May, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I hope you have had a nice weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@Spiritof48]

Pretty neat little stove.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rasmus, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) All the best, Mark :)

[@Bill23799]

Great review.....cheers mate.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Bill, many thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video mate, all the best, Mark.

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Nice demo and review. 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Ben, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍. All the best, Mark.

[@willisblevins4190]

Nice stove good video thanks

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Willis :) I hope you are keeping well my friend :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950]

Great video!

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks for watching Kristian 👍. Have a great week my friend, all the best, Mark 👍😀.

[@cumbrianhomestead]

I've just bought one of these and so glad I found your review of it!you did an excellent job in reviewing it sir, and I am now more reassured that I made a good choice.thanks very much indeed for sharing this!(I've subbed)kind regardsWoody

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Woody, I hope you are keeping well :) Many thanks for watching and for the sub it is very much appreciated. Sorry for the late reply, I have been working away. I'm sure you will be very happy with the stove. I use mine quite often and it is still going strong :) You will have to let me know what you think when it arrives :) Have a great weekend, and thanks again, all the best, Mark :)

[@cumbrianhomestead]

@@markbailey2981 Mark, it's already arrived and I was glad to see you assemble/disassemble (as no instructions). Looks good and I'll hopefully be trying it out soon 👍

[@markbailey2981]

@@cumbrianhomestead That was quick Woody :) Always nice when things arrive on time. I've found out that you don't have to be too precise when putting the stove back together. I'm sure I do it a different way each time lol. Just as long as it fits back into the bag. Thanks again mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@cumbrianhomestead]

@@markbailey2981 Cheers Mark 👍

[@norseman1137]

Just bought Stove and msr 1.1 on your review..... I have a solo stove lite and was looking at solo titan.. But £££.. So the tomshoo was 1/4 price.. . Nice review

[@markbailey2981]

Hi WildManofThe North..... I hope you are keeping well my friend. I was told that the Tomshoo stoves had come down in price. For the money I have been very happy with it. I hope you get plenty f use out it and the stowaway pot 👍. I recently found out that the stove will also fit into the 14cm Zebra billy pot as well. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@richardmurray9143]

Hi mark. Great detailed review.need to get one of those.ATB.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Richard, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) For the money, I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed if you bought one. I was surprised how good it was. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark. :)

[@outdoorKeith.]

I bought this stove after watching this vid, used it last weekend on a camping canoeing trip on loch Lomond, first imprecation is its a good little stove maybe a little heavy if backpacking but in a canoe know problem. used it all 3 nights, also used it without the pot stand for a fire under the tarp on a rainy night. also used the grill to flame grill 2 quarter pound burgers which where cooked to perfection, versatile little stove. thanks for the vid Mark or I probably wouldn't of got one lol.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Keith, I'm glad you liked the stove. I bet you had a great time. I haven't been up to loch Lomond for years. Its a stunning area. I must give the grill a try at some pint. I have tended to use the stove with a pan of a billy pot. Many thanks for getting in touch mate. Its good to hear that the videos are worth while. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Polako Polakovic, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Yes I have been using the grill lately for grilling meat and it is has turned out to be a handy item. No dishes lol. I will have to try perch some time. I tend to eat trout more, but I've always heard how nice they are. Thanks again Polako, all the best, Mark :)

[@captainron8231]

Is that Loch Lomond up out of Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz..? Great spot if so.. All the best to you all...

[@jerrygatton9119]

New subscriber, really enjoy your videos. I don't know why it is, but I seem to enjoy the channels from the UK and Canada more than those form the USA and that's from an old man from Texas, USA.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Jerry, many thanks for watching and for the sub, it is very much appreciated :) I'm the same, I enjoy a lot of the US and Canadian channels. I suppose we like to see other peoples perspectives and how they do things in other countries. Texas is on place I would love to visit one day :) Thanks again Jerry, have a great day, Mark. :)

[@takeitoutside6049]

Excellent review. I have an old "interlocking" fire box that folds flat, that I'm rather fond of. But, I will be ordering one of these as well. I love the overall design and really appreciate you doing a detailed review showing all the components and how clean it burns. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together.

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you my friend :) I also like the interlocking stoves myself. The small bushbox stove that I have is a great stove- a bit fiddly at times, but I like the small compact size. But these wood gas stoves are something else. If you have the room to carry one, then I would say it is worth it. This is a cheap stove compared to some, but it is a nice size when set up and feels very sturdy. Thanks again for watching, All the best, Mark. :)

[@takeitoutside6049]

Yes indeed. The efficiency of the stove overcomes its bulkiness in my opinion. I feel it is a far better thing to trade. Can't wait to get mine. Thanks again. So blessed to find your channel. Love your vids. God Bless.

[@markbailey2981]

I'm sure you will be very happy with it when it comes :) I haven't had time to try it yet, but a few people have recommended stacking the wood inside and lighting it from the top like an upside-down fire. They say it burns for a lot longer. For a quick cup of tea, then I found it worked just fine by lighting it from the bottom and putting the wood on top. Thank you for your kind words Brother, all the best, Mark. :)

[@takeitoutside6049]

Appreciate the tip. Got my brain working on it before it comes. Can't wait. Just ordered :)

[@markbailey2981]

Your very welcome :) You will have to let me know what you think when it comes. I'm always interested in other peoples opinions. Plus you might try something different that works better. Have a great day, all the best, Mark. :)

[@duearklar5795]

Hi - Old thread but I just got one of these,

[@markbailey2981]

Hi duear klar, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I should of waited until the price came down lol. Mine has been a great buy and it is still going strong. I haven't used it as much as I would like this year due to the lockdowns, but fingers crossed for next year. Thanks again, all the best, Mark 😀👍🌲🌲.

[@lonelyguy6114]

Good review, keep it up!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Norman, many thanks for watching and for the kind words :) Have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@mickytwoknives]

Hi there I use this stove with oven dried oak "I dry the oak for two hours a day over three days" and the heat is faroucious and when left to burn it's self out leaves no ash at all. If you can use oak every time. One of your best posts pall. Peace

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Michael, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I will have to try oak. I mainly use what I can find at the time, but I know a guy who produces a lot of kiln dried wood. I know he does a selection of soft and hardwoods, so I will see if he has got oak. Thanks for the tip :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@Leethecumbrian]

Hi Mark, I watched this video a few weeks ago and the review you've given swayed my decision to buy one of these. I have recently used my stove and I agree, its decent for the money! well worth £20 odd. I was also gonna do my own video review but I wouldn't be able to live up to yours haha Anyways, cheers again mucker.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi mate, many thanks for watching the video and for taking the time to comment :) I'm glad you are pleased with the stove. I use mine quite regularly and it is still going strong. For the money I have been really pleased with it. You should do a review of it mate. I always like to hear other peoples opinions about kit and would enjoy watching it :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@peterdiebel7372]

HEY mate the wee cup you left under your trianga is the ash pan under the holey bit where you put the fuel . Cheers !!!

[@JD-hp8qn]

A very useful review 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi J D, I hope you are keeping well mate 👍. Many thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. All the best, Mark :) :)

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

awesome stove buddy ... might get one of them .. great review , cheers chris & sam

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Chris & Sam :) For the money these stoves take some beating. They seem to burn for longer than the small twig stoves, and you can use a variety of fuels. A lot of people like to use wooden cat litter pellets in them. They say they can burn for up to an hour. Thanks again for stopping by. It is very much appreciated, all the best, Mark :)

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Mark Bailey just orded 1 from ebay .. £13 39 .. comes 2nd jan .. buzzing. Cheers mark .. Chris & Sam

[@markbailey2981]

@@chrisandsamlivingthedream Nice one :) They seem to be getting cheaper..... I may have to buy my self another one for a spare lol. Take care.... all the best, Mark :)

[@tabletoptimelapse684]

Great review, just bought one

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Tabletop Timelapse, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm sure you will be very happy with it. I was using mine yesterday for a quick hot meal. Take care, all the best, Mark :)

[@palbal]

Happy new year from Norway. Great video!

[@markbailey2981]

Thank you 😀👍. Happy New Year to you too my friend. Take care, all the best, Mark 😀🌲🌲🌲.

[@palbal]

@@markbailey2981 Hi again Mark. Can you please tell me the size of your msr kettle/boiler that fits the wood burner?

[@markbailey2981]

@@palbal Hi Pal, the MSR pot is the Stowaway pot. The one in the video is 1.1 liter. They are a great pot, well made and not too expensive. I also found that the stove fits in the 14cm Zebra billy pot if that is something that you use. I hope this helps, all the best, Mark :)

[@palbal]

@@markbailey2981 Thanks!

[@sailor-rick]

Really good review. You have a new subscriber. It seems to have a slightly bigger diameter than the one I have so I will be getting one.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rick, many thanks for watching and for the sub, it is very much appreciated :) I'm glad you found the video useful..... have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@volumedealer2716]

Good work

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Volume Dealer, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@LowcountryBushcraft]

Nice one Mark! We have practically the same stove and love it. The wind screen/pot holder on the Tomoshoo looks much better than the Ohuhu brand that we have. Try wood pellets and light it from the top... it will burn forever. - Keith

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Kieth, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I think I was also looking at the Ohuhu stoves before buying this one. I wouldn't be surprised if they are being made by one company, There are so many out there that are pretty much identical. I will try the wood pellets. Now I have got this stove, I will try a few different ways of burning the fuel. A few people have also recommended the upside down fire as well :) Thanks again, all the best, Mark. :)

[@Stu_Gilbert]

Hi mark, another great video mate 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Stuart..... I hope you are keeping well mate, all the best, Mark. :)

[@jojitsu56]

Nice video, thanks. I really think these stoves work better with an upside down/top burning fire with tightly packed vertically placed wood or wood cat litter pellets.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I think your right. A few people have mentioned an upside down fire. I will be trying it next time I'm out. I might try some of the pellets too. I was told they burn for ages. Thanks again, all the best, Mark. :)

[@lordbacon3936]

Looks a nifty little stove that

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Great review as always Fella 👍🏻

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Michael, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Thanks Mark, you’re most welcome. Hope you have a Great week ahead 👍🏻

[@markbailey2981]

Cheers Michael :) You too my friend :)

[@richhoule3462]

This is a great stove!!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rich, many thanks for watching :) I'm very happy with it so far :) All the best, Mark.

[@bjornjohansson4911]

Thanks for a nice video Mr Bailey, but this is not the way, a wood gas stove is supposed to be fired. This way, it will of course burn, but like a hobo stove, and not utilize the favour of the gasifying design. It is supposed to be filled with wood fuel from the bottom, up to the seccondary air inlets, and litten from top of that. It will however take a while to start, but then the hot airflow at the outlets serves with hot oxygen, and creates blue flames with minimum soots, and smoke. It will burn steadily this way until just the charcoal remains glowing. If the cooking is not completed it may however be fed carefully from above until the cooking is completed. Too much feed, and it will burn too heavily, and start to soot, and smoke. That is the intended use. I have tried similar devices, as well as home made stoves out of food cans, and they work very good. I would say that the "can versions" burns a bit better, but these stainless designs are more portable and supple, though they fit in eachother. Try firing it that way and compare. :) Love from a swedish old man.

[@edyvanea]

Hi Mark! Good to see you. Nice stove, I might get one myself to replace my lixada stove which is very similar, but the pot stand isn’t as good as this one. Take care brother.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Edy, I hope you are keeping well brother. I was looking at the lixada myself stoves after you mentioned you had one. The delivery times were a bit too long, so it was a gamble when I ordered this one, but it seems to be OK. I'm amazed what you can get fro £20 nowadays :) Thanks for watching as always. All the best, Mark. :)

[@surasakyungpagoon8222]

Thank You Very Nice Sir

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Surasak Yungpagoon, Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@lavvuwildcamper]

Great Info as always mark..thanks 😉 Just bought one from ebay for £15.00.. 👍

[@markbailey2981]

Thanks Bill :) It looks like you got one for a good price. Have a great day, all the best, Mark.

[@piratedredger1857]

New to your channel, great video my friend ☠. I bought a Chinese knock off and it works great a year on ☠👍👍👍⛏💙

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Pirate Dredger, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great week my friend, all the best, Mark 👍😀🌲🌲🌲.

[@joelydiabuhia]

Great review my friend...

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Joel, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I hope you have had a great Easter. All the best, Mark :)

[@joelydiabuhia]

@@markbailey2981 thanks Mark. I really had a great Easter break with the family and had a great time doing a beautiful outdoor adventure. All the best Mark

[@themiwoodsman7222]

great stove , i have a similar stove and love it ! atb john

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John. I hope you are keeping well. After the initial look at it I think I'm going to be happy with it. I love how little fuel needs to be prepped :) I have just subbed to your channel, it looks like you have got some awesome videos. Thanks or watching John, all the best, Mark. :)

[@Hotled1944]

Great review, Lixada also has a brand of those.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Ken, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Yes I have seen the Lixada version of the stove. In fact I think I have seen 3 or 4 different makes selling the same stove. They must be made in a factory and all the different brands have their logo's put on them. For the money it has been a great stove :) Thanks again and have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@unclefuncky]

Great review Mark, I love watching your reviews, no nonsense just your humble opinion which I really respect. As usual other items catch my eye in your videos, can I ask what knife you used with the fire steel, looks a good quality knife and sheath. Keep up the good work mate

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Unclefuncky many thanks for watching and for the nice comment :) The knife is a Ben Orford 'Woodlander Classic'. They are a great knife. Not overly expensive, but a good quality belt knife. I will leave you a link to Ben's website. He can make you the knife in your steel of choice. This one is 01 tool steel, and you can choose your handle material and style of sheath etc. I hope this helps.... all the very best, Mark :) benandloisorford.com/knives/woodlander-4/

[@unclefuncky]

@@markbailey2981 thanks for the reply and link, much appreciated, definitely be looking it up.

[@stoneblue1795]

Subbed. Seems like a knowledgably armed fellow.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi JP Stone, many thanks for watching and for the sub :) It is very much appreciated. All the best, Mark :)

[@baccussailing1]

300g of wood pellets, yes the cat litter kind, burns for almost an hour!

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks for watching John :) I will have to try the cat litter pellets. Quite a few people have mentioned how well they work. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@takeitoutside6049]

Great review. Looks pretty handy, easy to stoke with fuel while cooking at the same time. Subscribed.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Take it Outside, many thanks for watching and for the sub it is very much appreciated :) Yeah, so far so good with the stove. It will defiantly be coming out with me on the longer trips. Thanks again, all the best, Mark. :)

[@starsnstuff842]

Based on you information I've just ordered mine(you should be on commission)!. From what I can see their seems a lot less smoke involved with this system ,which is a concern of mine as I'm not that keen on burnt wood tasting tea.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Leslie, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) LOL, no commission unfortunately :) I'm sure you will be very happy with it. You will find that it burns quite cleanly. You still want to make sure the wood is as dry as possible, but on the whole I don't find anything tastes too smoky. Have a great week, all the best, Mark.

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Very nice buddy, I may have to invest in one if those

[@markbailey2981]

Cheers Steve :) They are awesome!! Easy to use, efficient and a good price!! Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and comment. All the best, Mark.

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Just ordered mine there thanks Mark

[@markbailey2981]

Nice one Steve :) I'm sure you will be happy with it. All the best, Mark.

[@davidcooper6704]

Try starting the stove with the larger chunks of wood in first, smaller twigs on followed by the birch bark. In other words an upside down fire. That works for me. The Solo Stove makers recommend doing it this way. I have the Solo Stove "Camp Fire" and have just ordered the smaller Tomshoo like yours. Looking forward to receiving and using it.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi David, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Yeah when I'm using the stove for cooking then I tend to make an upside down fire in the stove. You are right about the longer burn time using it in this manner. If I am making a quick brew, then I just add a small amount of fuel and use it like a twig stove. I hope you are happy with the Tomshoo stove when it arrives :) Thanks again, all the best, Mark.

[@WORRO]

Nice. Thumb's up~John

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, Mark :)

[@yorkshireman1343]

Great video just the thing I'm looking for. How is it for keeping yourself warm on them damp cold days Does it let enough heat off to feel it so not to have a fire on the ground.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) As a stove they throw a lot of heat out. I have used it as a small fire after using it for cooking food, but it is more like a handwarmer. Most of the heat is directed up and not much radiates outwards, so if you are looking for something small that you could get a bit of warmth from then it should help. But I wouldn't want to use it as my sole heating source if I was camping in the wintertime. I hope this helps, all the best, Mark :)

[@yorkshireman1343]

@@markbailey2981 ya helps alot, was just wondering if it kicked out alot of heat after cooking on it as abit of a fire. Suppose will lose most of the heat upwards. Just ordered one this min so thanks for info.

[@saadaljabri3766]

Thank your for the video. Can you clarify more about the fuel tubes please? and where can I buy them? Thank you.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Saad, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍. I tend to use split wood for the main fuel source for the stove. But a lot of people like to use the wooden cat litter pellets that you can buy. They are easy and clean to use, plus they burn for a long time. I hope you have had a nice weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Enjoyed it as usual Mark. Always make sure I've got the time to watch your films without interruption 🖒. Quick question. Do you think this will take the place in your pack before a bush box ( if you have space) ☺🔥. Cheers fella

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rick, I hope you are keeping well mate :) Thanks for watching as always. Yeah, I think I am going to use this more instead of the bushbox. Like you say, if I have space. The folding stoves are great, but this was a lot faster. So for cooking food as well, this is going to make it easier. It is quite a bit bigger than the bushbox, so it holds more wood- less faffing around. For the £20 I'm happy with it :) Thanks again Rick, have a great weekend mate. All the best, Mark. :)

[@LeesChannel]

An issue that I've seen with this stove (actually a titanium version) on amazon was that it isn't actually titanium but aluminum. I'm not sure whether that's true or not but apparently people are having issues with the stove melting during use which certainly wouldn't happen with titanium. An issue for the steel one is that 100% of steel produced in China is contaminated with lead, given that I would try to find an alternative either made from genuine titanium, or steel sourced from another country to avoid lead exposure (especially dangerous because of exposure to high heat and open flames that would produce lead vapors, and because it would be used in food/drink preparation which would be another source of exposure.)

[@baranjan4172]

can you prove what you are claiming about the lead contamination? talk is cheap.

[@LeesChannel]

@@baranjan4172 Do your own research, I'm not your slave

[@baranjan4172]

@@LeesChannel that's what I thought. No proof. You read some nonsense somewhere and ran with it. The net is full of nonsense as well as of people who spread unsubstantiated claims.

[@skelta1990]

Hi Mark, Many thanks for a great review of a very handy and versatile bit of kit👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Mike, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Yeah I have been impressed by it so far..... a bit more time testing and using it will tell. But so far so good :)

[@WebDesignMX05]

Nice review! I just bought this same stove and have been having trouble getting wooden things to burn in it other than paper or cotton balls. I bought 2 40-lb bags of hardwood pellets but could not get them to light using either matches or lighter. Same issue with the 3 bags of wood smoking chips (apple and cherry scented). I have never camped or bar-b-qued before but trying to test cooking with no chemicals in the event the grid goes down and wood is the only source. I suspect the problem might be the type of wood..you used Birch and it probably is very dry. The hardwood pellets were bought from Lowes and seem dry and brittle crumbling in my hand when I break them but won't burn. The wood smoking chips simply just smoke. I even tried burning pine cones that had fallen from my only 2 giant trees and they wouldn't burn - just produced gray smoke. I have no other trees or shrubs. The stove mentions it can be used twigs, leaves, branches, wood in addition to alcohol. I've watched your video several times to make sure I have the pieces oriented and assembled properly and it seems very clear how to use as a wood stove. Are hardwood pellets possible to burn using this stove with no accelerant (only matches or lighter and petroleum cotton balls) or do I absolutely need different wood like a bag of hickory chips? I want to burn clean and pine is definitely not desired...I thought getting the hardwood pellets would be as clean as I could get and would burn hot as they indicate on the bags.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi my friend, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Sorry to hear you are having trouble lighting the fuel in the stove. I'm not an expert but It sounds like an airflow problem. Most of the pellets that I have seen been used here in the UK are the wooden cat litter tray pellets. I haven't tried them my self but they are supposed to work well. I would imagine they are made from wood dust and chips and formed into pellets, so I don't think they will be as dense as hardwood pellets. It sounds like your stove was acting more like a smoker than a fire. They can take some work to get them going. I often blow air through it to start it off, then once it gets going it is fine. I would start off with a thin layer of pellets and light a fire on top. I tend to use birch bark or fatwood as my tinder as it burns hot and starts to ignite the main wood. Then once you have a decent flame then add more fuel. I hope this helps, all the best, Mark :)

[@WebDesignMX05]

@@markbailey2981 Here are the type of premium hardwood fuel pellets I have. They seem to be coated with a water-resistant shiny coating and attempting to light one or a few directly with the lighter just results in a chared mark and that's leaving the flame on it for more than a minute. firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/threads/clean-energy-hardwood-pellets-review.1120/ So it seems that using an accelerant might be absolute "must" like Mark Young shows. I tried blowing air as you suggested but it didn't make it them burn so maybe coating them with a "Fuel 21" gel alcohol fuel similar to the idea of coating a cotton ball with petroleum jelly. I'll give this a try and hope it doesn't stink, not produce too much smoke. His review was pretty revealing and I hope to duplicate his results but as someone commented I want to grill so I will be trying to use a 50/50 mix of wood pellets/wood sticks so I can keep the heat down while sustaining a long 20-40min burn needed for grilling - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHKvn56mg956Zrc&ab_channel=MarkYoung

[@markbailey2981]

@Sanity Is Freedom My friend often carries a small bag of wooden cat litter pellets. He has them for back up just in case. I often carry a few small sticks of fat wood to help and get the stove going. I agree, Kelly kettles are brilliant. I used to use them when I was fishing over in Ireland. My last one fell out of the boat and ended up at the bottom of a lough lol. Thanks for watching, all the best, Mark 😀🌲🌲.

[@markbailey2981]

@Sanity Is Freedom LOL, I tried my best to retrieve it, but it just kept on sinking. The cat litter pellets are supposed to be a common fuel for them. I was told that they last a long time once they are burning. I keep meaning to try them out my self, but I always forget to pick some up when I'm out shopping. Have a great weekend my friend, all the best, Mark 😀🌲🌲🌲🌲.

[@WebDesignMX05]

@Sanity Is Freedom Thanks for the suggestion. Actually...I'm a city slicker and not around any real woods or woodshops nor looking to be. I just ordered a 10 lb of Pine Mountain STO StarterStikk 100% Fatwood ...which are dry and small enough to break to length and burn clean and trusting for novice with little experience visibly identifying woods by limb that burn clean. The aim was to build a small store of wood and with more experience upgrade build a bigger store of wood that meets my needs for cooking either lower or high heat and upgrade to something like maybe the Kelly Kettle which seems quite nice too. I'm so used to using canister fuel such as jetboil or coleman butane for small heating needs it feels quite ackward acclimating to using dry wood knowing nothing about it and trusting anything picked from woods which might be wet or give off toxic fumes/smoke if burned which was the experience I incurred when attempting to light from an abundant amount of pine cones. 🤣🤣🤣

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

Hi Mark, I wasn't sure at first when I saw the size of the stove but the efficiency and the fact it fitted into the pot at the end I'm sold. My dilemma... I don't have the MSR pot so a double purchase for me. Now I'm not tight but I'm probably looking at a £40 investment to replace something that already works my folding wood stove and Stanley Adventure pot. Me thinks this is an ideal Father's Day present. Cheers Sel

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Sel, I hope you are keeping well mate. Defiantly make a good Father's day present, you will have to get on the case lol. I was hoping it would fit in my zebra billy pot, but no such luck. I was just lucky that it fit in the MSR pan that I already had. The dimensions are 5" X 3" when it is in the bag. So its not too big, but I do like how small the folding wood stoves fold down to. Have a great week Sel, all the best, Mark :)

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

Mark Bailey sorry to be a pain mate. The pot looks like the MSR alpine 775ml. I have checked those dimensions on Amazon and they match that of the pot and stove. Really like this set up👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Sel, I have just checked the pot and it is the alpine stove. I'm pretty sure it is the 775mI pan. I remember seeing them in go outdoors for around £18 and thinking I got ripped off as they were £25 the season before lol. Sorry for the late reply back, I fell asleep when I got in from work. Getting old lol. All the best mate, Mark. :)

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

Mark Bailey No drama's mate, since I hit 50 I just forget everything 😂😂😂

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

It's all arrived. The kids came up trumps 👏👏👏Just done a quick boil test under 5 minutes for 60ml of water. Really chuffed. Cooked some beans on the residual heat from the embers👍👍. Thanks for the review. Day hike tomorrow for full test. Cheers Sel