Trying Out Ebay Chinese Folding Fire Box Stove

[@hibernian11]

Put the handles on the side facing upwards and put grill plate over then. Keeps them out the way and secured grill plate

[@tikisailor]

"I've reverted back to a previous addiction." You're preaching to the choir! Thanks for sharing.

[@rodbagley1686]

Just watched your video from 2 years ago. I got the same stove about a year ago. Fun to play with. Can make all sorts of changes to it to make it work much much better. Still enjoying it. Thanks

[@TrackerScout]

I figured out simple solution for handle and door. somewhat. Handle is easy, squeeze in to take off, then bend by hand or with pliers both ends outwards, put back in, creates so much friction that handles will stay where you place them, makes it easy to keep out of the way, and also easier to pack. But more importantly, easier to keep higher then the door so that you can open door when you want. Looseness of the door can also be fixed by wrapping snare wire or other bendable wire around outside of bolt coming off the ring, creates friction and tightness, just don't wrap too much or ring will not go down.

[@vectraB97]

It looked so practical and affordable on ebay. I just had to order one. I'm not disappointed after seeing videos on KZbin.

[@playing_in_trafic]

It really is a fun little stove and a steal at the price.

[@AquaTech225]

What eBay search did you do like the name of it I’m sure they didn’t call it fire box like the original I’m curious to check them out myself

[@playing_in_trafic]

@@AquaTech225 Try "Camping Foldable Backpack Stove Portable Wood Burn Lightweight Cook Picnic BBQ" yeah they didn't use fire box I used that as it obviously is some sort of copy. Atb Dave

[@threedogsandacamper503]

Excellent demonstration of this Stove/grill. I just ordered one - I have an addiction to these things too.

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks, its a fun little stove. Enjoy it when it arrives. Atb Dave

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

What a great guy! Thanks! I just got one today that had 3 sets of holes for the pins to adjust the base for the fire.May your adventures continue!

[@johncamps1337]

Yes got the blue film off took a while. Was impressed by the size of the fire box, was a bit heavy not as light as aluminium. Bought mine off ebay £15. Worth it I thought. I really just wanted mine to contain fire or heat a brew up. 👍🏻 🙂

[@playing_in_trafic]

Aye that blue film is a pain. haha £15 is a very good price. Deffo a nice wee fire box but yep not lightweight. Enjoy it. Atb Dave

[@starguard4122]

Thank you for making this wonderful video. I just bought on off eBay myself for $20 USD

[@plainkady]

I just ordered the same. Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@TrackerScout]

They should have kept handles out of the way of door. Do what everyone else does expecially if it is hot. Use a stick to put through ring, possibly long enough so one end can sit on ground, , the other options, pliers, leather gloves, or mits. Could also attach a hook wrapped around wire to make a handle off the ring like.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

I just got mine... need to break it in! Getting all that blue film off was hell!!

[@chipmaxwell1564]

Same! My 10 year old son just got one for his birthday from his aunt in Texas ( we live in Canada) and we’re going to break it in this afternoon.

[@danielbjorkstrand1474]

Thank you. great video! I ordered one a few days ago, and it works great!

[@scottl5028]

Right I've just received mine and because of the steel grate at the bottom has too many holes it burns to fast and can't keep hot coals. So I've cut a piece of stainless sheet and drilled a few holes in it... Result longer burn time. Can burn wood pellets. Keeps the hot coals. Longer grilling time.. I suppose you can use any bit of metal plate but stainless will last longer.. Now it's a decent stove 👍🏼

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cheers for the comment. I might give your idea a try. I've got a huge bag of pellets so would be very handy if it would burn those. Atb Dave

[@scottl5028]

@@playing_in_trafic no worries. I was lucky to have a piece of stainless in the shed but an old been can cut up wil do the trick..... I got an hours burn off cat litter pellets.. Moved the pins and burn plate up the top and it took about two cups of pellets.. Thanks Scott

[@playing_in_trafic]

@@scottl5028 Sounds good I'll give it a try. Atb Dave

[@benjaminsoans7335]

That's what's been keeping me from buying this stove. The grating for the fire will drop even good pieces of burning wood to the ash plate. I love my bushbuddy, but can't grill on it as the flame centers to a point on the stove. Otherwise it's great.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Awesome idea!! Thank you, I'll make something like that too!

[@leebarker6188]

If you turn the top grill you can put the handles through and it holds the top grill and the handle does not flop down on the feed door ring

[@leebarker6188]

The only thing I worry about is the ring on the door being too hot I guess you use thick gloves any input as I will fire this up this weekend thanks

[@downrangeops]

Great vid! They are now >£25.00 depending on where you buy them. It's a nice bit of kit, but the price is climbing along with its popularity. One suggestion though, wait for the flames to die down before cooking your burgers. This will reduce the flare-ups as they cook.

[@1Venger]

Flame grilled burgers mate. Beats burger king any day!

[@PIPERJIM2024]

Don't you mean incinerated burgers Lol

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

@@PIPERJIM2024 are you stupid ?

[@Zhak7]

@@JGilly-cp1tk Actually he's right. When food is cooked too much the newly formed molecules may lead to cancerous cells. It's been scientifically proven.

[@mountainpride]

Your the 1st to use the right size wood chunks. Most people are using small twigs.

[@missyoubeth]

I have this same stove and it works well for the price.

[@LG-rv8dx]

That sign of relief when it's a brit doing the review and not an american

[@playing_in_trafic]

😂 thanks

[@Mat-kr1nf]

L G I’ll second and third that!😁🧐🧐🧐

[@SalvadorDantes]

Even more so when he’s a fellow Scot!

[@chriss6398]

Bought one of Amazon for 20$ us and it boiled about two cups of water in three minutes to 3 1/2 minutes works great. The handle by the drop down door is annoying but I am more than pleased with it

[@chriss6398]

Also works great as a mini fire pit

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks for commenting, that's cool you got one. Yeah they are nice little stoves and agree handy wee fire pit. Atb Dave

[@JoeAnshien]

Good video. I got worried when you flipped those burgers too soon and they started coming apart. Then sadly I think you over cooked them;-) I just found that stove on Temu for $9. Needless to say I ordered it. Be fun to use as a mini fire pit and maybe cook on. I have seen lots of mods. Would be better to cook on with some lump charcoal I think. Awesome fire starting there!

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cheers. Yes I use it more as just a little firepit now. Charcoal would definitely be better as its easier to keep at an even heat. $9 is a great deal for it. Nice one. Atb Dave

[@PreparedCamping]

I got one of these a few months ago I really like it the seller I got it from also did another type that had an open front like a mini bbq They're great for the price I reckon, nice video mate 👍 All the best Roo

[@rodbagley1686]

I was looking at that open model you were talking about. That was over a year ago and I am still thinking about it. Need it? No. Want one ? Yes. Why? I must be a stove junkie all I can think of.

[@PreparedCamping]

@@rodbagley1686 I'm the same Rod I've got five little stoves like this and at least another five alcohol burners, don't even mention pots, pans or mess kit! Take care mate Roo

[@rodbagley1686]

@Prepared Camping I know I could cook for a big party all the cook kits and stoves I have. I took 3 wood stoves one alcohol and two white gas stoves with me last year on a month long motorcycle camping trip. Wonder why my camper weighed in at 1000 lbs. Time to get rid of some cast iron pans and pick a stove. Well maybe 2.

[@PreparedCamping]

@@rodbagley1686 Whoa you can't get rid of cast iron buddy 😉

[@rodbagley1686]

@Prepared Camping a round 6 inch a square 6 inch and a 9 inch square griddle. I think those 3 are about 18 lbs out of my 1000.

[@2wheeledscotsman127]

Just ordered one to go camping up Loch Humphrey at the weekend on the dirt bike can't wait to use it, burgers look good keep up the good work! I subscribed to keep up! Peace ✌️

[@tracylynnw]

This would be perfect to put in a 4wheeler, so compact. I’m gonna get one for my bf.

[@user-fh9vh6hr7w]

Your boyfriend is one lucky man 😁

[@tracylynnw]

Kammö naw, I’m the lucky one to have him in my life😌

[@ScotlandsGold]

Cheers Dave,nice thing. Got the single wood burner for tea n coffee on my trips the other month 👍cal

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cool Cal, Aye can't beat the smell of a wood burner. I'm sure it make brews taste nicer too. Cheers for watching and commenting. Atb Dave

[@David-uf8xi]

Nice video..like all the others..im looking forward to receiving mine soon in the post. Im thinking that immersing it in warm soapy water for 20 minutes ought to do the trick of loosening the blue film??

[@playing_in_trafic]

Honestly the blue film comes off easy enough it's just there are so many separate little bits of it and that's what makes it time consuming. Hot water may help, though I'm not sure. Be sure and leave a comment if you try it, I'd be interested to know either way. All the best and enjoy the stove when you get it. Atb Dave

[@alexanderwingeskog758]

The way you are using it is like barbeque grill sort of thing and that works ofc... but if you put a pan on top (at the first sign of "fire") with some butter (or not :-) and cooked the hamburgers first with that and maybe a little char in the end for taste would have used the fuel and better... It seems to act like a rocket stove sort of...

[@jon9087]

Ur garden must be lovely lol doesn’t even need to leave ya drive lol

[@darcyleepearson4416]

I want this one! ....I would love to own the bushbox XL titanium... But I'd still buy this one! Infact I want every single one out there so I can burn the shit out of them !....this one I would modify to have a ashpan like the bushbox and make some trivits ,weave some wire in the burn grate to keep the coals in ....and those handles have to go!

[@playing_in_trafic]

haha I know the stove addiction well. Good mod ideas. Atb Dave

[@northofenglandoutdoors6557]

Great vid pal. I have one of these under the Redcamp brand. Really good bit of kit when you consider a bushbox xl is thick end of £100

[@hibernian11]

Just bought one of these. Look forward to trying it later today. Blue stuff is a pain. 😂

[@candicejaid6107]

Hi mine had that rainbow colour aswel but it also smelt like something toxic half way through my cook, will that smell go or keep happening with these types of product?

[@playing_in_trafic]

I'm guessing it would be a small amount of the blue plastic that they come covered in that was causing the smell. Nothing else I can think of that could smell toxic on them.

[@candicejaid6107]

@@playing_in_trafic would it last or go away do you think?

[@playing_in_trafic]

I think it would go away after being burnt a couple of times.

[@SalvadorDantes]

How much heat does something like this generate? Like in comparison to an open fire could it keep you relatively warm? Many thanks!

[@playing_in_trafic]

It would be ok for a short term fire to keep warm but you need it to be burning with a lot of flame which burns wood much quicker than an on ground fire and doesn't really build up good hot coals like you would get if you were burning thicker logs. I'd say if you want a fire for abouy an hour then its ok but for anything more than that it wouldn't be great. Atb Dave

[@geoffnepo]

Berger’s were left in the dryer way too long

[@oldskoolraver100]

Nice one mate was looking at buying one of them stoves now I've seen it in action I'm going to get one!

[@ivettevilla7785]

Great video, where did you get your little green stand you have on the side???

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks. I got it from Aldi when they had fishing stuff in. Its called a Bivvy table. Thay are available on ebay here but a bit more expensive than what Aldi sold them at. Atb Dave rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575493312&toolid=10001&campid=5338498241&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FHardwear-NEW-Carp-Fishing-Bivvy-Table-NEW%2F381755276681%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2060353.m1438.l2649

[@Arizona_Skin_Walker]

I use charcoal or mesquite for cooking burgers.

[@mapik1302]

And what is the thickness of steel 0.3 mm or 0.5 mm? I have to buy a barbecue. Cool video, as you can, answer under my comment. Thank you and best regards

[@playing_in_trafic]

Measured earlier and it's approx 1mm thick.

[@longtrail2267]

Looking for something like this so many name brands but is this worth getting when on a fixed income or is it junk

[@playing_in_trafic]

I half expected it to bend and buckle after the first lighting but honestly I've been impressed by it. Aside from the issue with the handle fouling the door, which looks to have been rectified on the latest models, I found this to be a very capable stove and good value for money.

[@longtrail2267]

h3r34thebanter thanks for your answer I will pick this one

[@playing_in_trafic]

@@longtrail2267 Nice one, enjoy using it.

[@sherry866]

Mine is a bit larger than yours 10.6 high by 9.5 and 5.5 lbs. I love mine though, its Solid

[@jayhouston1614]

Awesome review! Thanks!!

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@lecu1967]

The problem with wood is the flame is not clean and the food takes on the flavour of the smoke - making it unpalatable

[@leslierhodes5467]

I have one of these and I think they have change the position of those handles they’re not so much in the way of the door opening now

[@Daveisnowhere.]

can you bend the handles to take them out? seems like they just get in the way

[@playing_in_trafic]

Yep. you can squeeze them together quite easily to remove them.

[@Daveisnowhere.]

@@playing_in_trafic thanks. other than those handles seems pretty good..still using it?hows it holding up?

[@playing_in_trafic]

@@Daveisnowhere. Yeah used it a few times now and really impressed. I expected it to warp totally out if shape but it hasn't. Very happy with it.

[@Daveisnowhere.]

@@playing_in_trafic awesome thanks for the feedback

[@thowdow5626]

That company should make a collapsible oven to go over the top to bake.

[@BrookZerihun]

it's never an addiction if you share

[@ms.gearhead6884]

Thank you for the demo! Do you have a weight on this stove?

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks. Its around 800g

[@carldavies4776]

Wondering if you'd consider testing a bothy bag?

[@AB-kg6rk]

👍

[@sherry866]

And mine doesn't have that cheap Wire rack, it's an Actual Real Sturdy rack. If you'd like to see the unboxing of it just look up mine here on KZbin under Sherry a. Thanks for the video 👍😁

[@dhammo749]

Informative vid

[@kamil1531]

Hey, do you think I can use charcoal inside that stove?

[@playing_in_trafic]

I don't see why not, I think it would work quite well with charcoal.

[@kamil1531]

@@playing_in_trafic Thank You Sir.

[@elimgrc1292]

eating that much soot in burger will take you to devils eternal furnace sooner than you think...

[@tracker5849]

I have that stove and love it

[@playing_in_trafic]

Yes it's a really nice little stove.

[@chasb441]

put the handles up and the grill hooks onto them then the handles are out the way and the grill is more secure

[@playing_in_trafic]

Unfortunately my handles are too short to reach the grill but that is a great idea. Atb Dave

[@timhaugen6410]

I like mine with lettuce and tomato Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer Well, good god Almighty which way do I steer? For my cheeseburger in paradise Makin' the best of every virtue and vice Worth every damn bit of sacrifice To get a cheeseburger in paradise; To be a cheeseburger in paradise I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise

[@whitetongueoutdoors]

Nice video and a neat stove, I think those handles would have to come off though, cheers and atb

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks, yes that's a good idea removing the handles. I may even try shortening and refitting them. Cheers for the idea. Atb Dave

[@mrwes100]

h3r34thebanter the handles allow for moving the stove, certainly not critical.

[@tracker5849]

If you squeeze the handles a bit they come right off

[@mattlast4093]

cheers for the review, you wouldnt happen to know the make & modelof the tongs you were using there would you? cheers

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks. Unfortunately no I don't know what make and model, I bought them a while ago I'm pretty sure I got them from asda. They are really nice tongs though. Try asda if you are in the uk, they might still do them. Atb Dave

[@mattlast4093]

@@playing_in_trafic no probs, i will try asda , cheers

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cool, good luck. 👍

[@mattlast4093]

@@playing_in_trafic btw , how is that tent from aldi holding up?

[@playing_in_trafic]

@@mattlast4093 Honestly, I haven't used it very much so can't really comment. Only used it 3 or 4 times after I repaired it and it was fine but not a great test of its longevity.

[@Alaska-Jack]

Awesome little stove. Do you have other stoves?

[@sarahwaller2555]

I have one and think it's great for the price.

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cool. Aye it's really good for very little money. Atb Dave

[@zerofox7322]

got mine for £16 i find for best results cook in a pan,

[@bigskye606]

Think I would have to take off that front handle. It would drive me crazy :( Also, just a little too small for me.

[@dozukime]

I was going to suggest that as well. You can use the door ring if you want to move it while hot.

[@glennfryer1539]

Not a bad stove for the dough ...

[@playing_in_trafic]

Yep its not bad, fun little stove.

[@elimgrc1292]

thank you :-)

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks

[@sherry866]

Can it be cleaned ?

[@playing_in_trafic]

Yeah I washed mine in warm soapy water and it cleaned up nice. Discoloured slightly from the heat but that's to be expected.

[@tracker5849]

Very easily

[@sherry866]

@@playing_in_trafic I just bought mine and although I love it the Cleaning part was a Nightmare with the Soot Situation. Thank God I wore plastic gloves. Second time around I got Smarter, I lined the inside with tin foil lol. After I worked so hard cleaning it I didn't want to wreck it again. Eventually I'm Sure I'll bite the bullet and not care anymore, but for now I'm trying my hardest Not to get it Dirty cuz it's new 😁

[@peggyboyd4215]

Nice video!

[@playing_in_trafic]

Thanks

[@matteotamberini2152]

I think I'm going to get one and make a top then fit a chimney Happy days

[@17valley]

Did you ever end up in doing that? Wonder if this thing could be rigged up as a little tent heater

[@thomassorbie]

I Just brought one those last week from eBay for 19.99

[@playing_in_trafic]

Nice one. They are a cool wee stove for the price. Atb Dave

[@piratedjradio]

I would take that handle off, you can lift it using the door handle

[@janedurston8939]

Hi eBay £10.00 kind regards Mr D

[@dchosen6341]

Way too much fire for those burgers

[@HappyHounds]

Even if this is $20, the real Firebox Stove is worth $50. First, the quality is excellent and tops compared to this (I can tell from the sound). Produced in the USA. Second, it is highly tested and developed by the owner. So why support the Chinese stealing? Some times it's worth knowing that you're not supporting the types of working conditions that many people are subjected to over there. Stove seemed to work fine (which isn't a surprise, a large coffee can with some holes makes a good stove) but I would question the durability of this.

[@rodbagley1686]

Sometimes it is nice to know that they need to eat too. That 20 dollar stove might keep someone alive one more day!

[@wollywotsit]

Long time no see, u ok?

[@playing_in_trafic]

Yep I'm still alive. Thanks for checking. Just been caught up with other things. Atb Dave

[@nzhuntahr]

Awesome video mate. Just got 1. Damn plovers at 7:50.

[@nzhuntahr]

$11NZ ABOUT £5

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cheers. oh cool awesome price you got it for. Aye those birds are annoying, got those and about 5 cuckoos. lol Noisy beggers.

[@nzhuntahr]

@@playing_in_traficgood price alright banggood.com check it out.

[@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival]

@@nzhuntahr Hey bro, did you buy one of these? If so how are you finding it? I am looking at getting this one also. Do you have a link for the $11 one. Cheers

[@nzhuntahr]

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[@snowdawgy]

This is a knock off of the original and well made Firebox Stove. www.fireboxstove.com/

[@Funkteon]

Jeez, whilst I'm sure those burgers might have smelled okay, my god, they look so damn fake compared to the amazing beef burgers we get here in Australia.. They came apart on your tongs like they were those fake veggie/vegan burgers...

[@playing_in_trafic]

Yeah I bet, these are the cheap thin frozen burgers. Deffo get better proper meaty ones here too but I quite like these on occasion.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

Thats not a Firebox Stove lol

[@acnud]

Cany beat a beer and a burger 🍔🍺. Nice stove for the money, thanks for the heads up

[@playing_in_trafic]

Cheers, aye burgers and beer are the best. 😁 Yup it's decent, I did miss price it in video though, it was closer to £20 but still worth the cash. Thanks for watching. Atb Dave

[@acnud]

Even at £20 it's still over half price cheaper than a Firebox 👍

[@playing_in_trafic]

Aye still a great price. 👍