Wow! Thanks so much for all the kind words! I looked at thinner material (which didn't warp either) but it felt a bit flimsy. I decide to not make that compromise. I'm glad you noticed that detail. These days everyone is comparing weight specs and overlooking durability. I build what I would want rather than what will look best from a specs perspective. I really appreciate the YT shoutout!
When I bought mine I was sad to see I had to make more purchases to use this to its fullest. Also having to consider the diameter of sticks to fit through bottom slot was something I didn’t think of before my purchase. It’s hard to justify a possible purchase for the freestyle when the smaller one was a bust. The original firebox stove might be the way to go but I’m going to have to check everything before I get one.
Firebox Nano is my favorite small stove. Burns great, is very versatile and super easy to setup and take down. The alcohol burner is meant to go on the nano sticks though, that gives you the perfect 1" head space. Nice scouting, best of luck hunting this year. Thanks for sharing.
I watched this video for the first time about two weeks ago, just wanted to come back and comment. I ended buying this stove in Titanium Based on your review. I ended up with all of the accessories including both the nylon and leather pouches. This is just an amazing little setup. I got the evernew Ti alcohol stove to work with it as well. Thanks for the video. I think you did a great job showing the stove.
Love mine, both 1st and 2nd gen. On the 2nd gen the firesticks allow you to place a Trangia in the proper position and allow you to use a Trangia Uranus burner as well.
Great video.... just ordered one. Sold me on it. It’s a great product and almost sells itself. The fact that your in the woods using it makes it better🙂
I just recently purchased the Firebox and I have not a single complaint to make. Steve is the man. Im headed towards the Firebox Nano for more lightweight applications and the Trangia alcohol burner is perfect for it as well. if you want to cook something in a pinch with out gathering firewood. I don't think that I will buy or own any other stoves other than Firebox from now on!thanks for sharing Ben!
Thank you, mate. Stumbled on this while researching something else, but an idea that huge bonfires are not necessary to boil some water for tea or coffee, especially in the summer time, was nagging at me for a while now. Just bought the stove, they were selling gen 2 though, I hope it's same quality and value as was the one in your video. This is exactly what I need, lightweight to the point I can throw it in my EDC bag and not think twice, but so versatile.
The two ports are neat, but they're also very small. I like feeding the Fireant with thick branches (kinda golf-ball diameter), as those require the least amount of baby sitting. Also, the Fireant is almost twice the height of the Nano, which allows for more reasonable twig size to be used (which is already quite small, frankly).
Ah, THAT'S the stove! Nice! Been looking for a descent woodburning lightweight stove for my bugout bag. Was considering Vargo now this one has my attention!
The Firebox Nano and the orig. Solo Stove are top of their class in my opinion. Nano doesn't gassify but makes up for it in heat production just through brute force of fuel; was a very surprising little invention. Got the 1st gen in stainless and just pop it in the back pocket in a bandana and I'm set. Carbon felt "catches" any possible embers better than aluminum, but its a little on the heavy ('n bulky!) side for my system. Good vids bro you got taste. Obviously way too dam much money, but good taste to match.
Thank you I have been looking a stove's and you give me a lot to think about. The big hold back with wood burning stove's is the smoke I plan to backpack the appellation trail. I'm planing on retiring soon and would like to do this trip with the best equipment. To test the equipment I plan to take some weekend trips. Your video's has been helpful with gear selection.
I have the stainless version of the nano, and the regular firebox. I love them both, and I agree, they each have their benefits. I just ordered the titanium version of the nano, and the fireant... Now I just need Steve to put the titanium 5" firebox into production, and I can have it all :)
I have both stoves and the Fireant is my ultralight. I bought the nano because if you use the nano sticks with a Trangia you can use the simmer ring. Firebox does have some awesome cooking videos. I'm getting ready to by the larger Firebox for baking when I car camp. I already have a Zebra pot with the plastic clips, maybe Steve will make me a deal on a baking package with some of his cool metal clips.
please please please make an amazon list of all your recommended items. plus then you get a nice kickback when people buy. I love all the items you recommend.
What an excellent review. I have the Emberlit and I really like it but I have to agree with you on the versatility you demonstrated with the Firebox Nano. I'm sold I'll be picking one up. I can see why it made Ben's Best. Love the carbon felt idea also. Outstanding Ben!
Great video. I love firebox stoves. I have the the regular firebox and the nano both in stainless. I recently bought my son the nano. What great products. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!!!
Cool! I definitely feel the ease of use of the firebox is a big plus. Thanks for the vid! Also, good luck on your hunt! Maybe we'll get some hunting vids?
This is an excellent review! The Stove serves AN IMPORTANT nitch and function. Great job & Thank You so much!! I have other stoves of course and now this one is a must have for myself.
Broke down and finally got one. Think I will use the BushBox pouch upgrade to carry it. Have the Vargo Hexagon and the Evernew DX, so might as well get the Firebox also. Never liked my BushBox, too fussy. At least I got a good pouch out of it.
My folding Firebox is my favourite stove, been thinking of the Nano but not sure about the strength of the four legs. Dealer in UK do not offer warranty unlike you guys in US, if it breaks, it breaks.
I know that and I'm glad you do as well. Which makes me wonder why you claimed you went with the nano due to weight but then went with the leather. Doesn't make any sense to me but yo each their own. Have fun out there.
Its better just to bring the matches or a lighter as the case maybe, coz in the woods you can fashion a makes shift stove using stones to support the pots or pans, that easy.
Hi Thanks for an in depth review I have both the Ant and the Nano I find the Ant far better in its draft capabilities in sustaining a hot fire It is easier to pack the stove with fuel, ignite and get a hot fire fast I find the Nano far harder to start and maintain a fire that will cook well The Ant has more of a chimney effect than the box like construction of the Nano Also the Ant holds my Trangia at a much better distance for maximizing the efficiency of the Trangia So the Emberlit Ant wins for me
Hmm...crossbars for a FireAnt? Where did you source those puppies? Great stove. I would also like a Firebox nano as You have deemed it top notch! Great review!
i thought this was going to be heating stove. what is your recomendation on getting some kind of stove piped stove for a shelter so you don't catch the roof on fire?
Very sturdy stove. I ordered everything except the fuel plate. I added the 5" flex grill plate that's just big enough for a steak or chicken breast. Great review Ben. Everyone subscribe !
Firebox stoves are very well thought out. Still pissed about my bush box, absolutely could not get it back apart it just warped to badly. The best thing is they said I could ship it back an have it replaced, so I filled off the interlocking arms to be able to get it apart for shipping an when I sent the email to confirm they welched on the exchange, saying they can't do returns on modified stoves!! Worst service I've had on any outdoor gear ever.
