Firebox Freestyle in the Bushcraft 8 & Firepit 8 Configurations 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good demonstration Mark , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

Nice camp stoves MY !

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

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

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

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

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

Great

VERY COMPLICATED 😮

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

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

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

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

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

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

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