In this video I share how to improve the grilling performance of the Simple Theory Gear Pack Stove XL. Plus two bonus segments Comprehensive Review • Simple Theory Gear Pac...
Hello Mark, This is an absolutely exceptional idea and one that truly adds even more versatility to our stove. I honestly cannot thank you enough for your diligent, in-depth exploration of our stoves and presenting thoughts and feedback that really bring them to the next level of functionality. I will be sure to not only share this video and evaluation with our customers, but to ensure that credit of this amazing finding goes directly to you! Thank you so much for continued support and ideas of enhancement. Be well- Mac
Excellent solution Mark! I use brush alder as my favorite cooking wood and have had similar results as you describe. It is great for making coffee or frying with my little cast iron skillet but direct grilling not so much. I will have to give that a try. The XL is a great stove, mine is under my seat in my truck with a nested pot and emergency provisions always ready. Take care!
I was one of the previous wood pellet commenters. Thank you, Mark, for your demonstration. Yes! I know those Green and Red cans (Watkins), with the Red being my favorite. Both are in my medicine cabinet, and their vanilla extract in my panty 😉
Glad you enjoyed the pellet demo. Funny story, I was emptying out my parents cottage a few years ago and found a can of the Watkins that was at least 30 years old. Appeared almost as good as a new can I had at home. Thanks for commenting
Excellent way to get coal in STG Pack Stove! I've had this issue also! I have also had this issue with the Fire Box Stove. So I was thinking also to put some kind of plate to slow down the burn so more coals are left. Next time I use I will put some sort of plate inside to make coals. Will let you know. Thanks for the information!
I am looking at all my stoves this way now. I should have recognized it sooner as this is something the original Emberlit does well with its solid bottom plate. In order to work there has to be airflow at or just above the solid plate. Thanks for commenting
Oh man, that makes a huuuuge difference! Definitely a problem that a lot of woodstoves have. They are great at burning hot and fast for boiling water and what have you, but actually cooking over the coals is a whole other story. Brilliant. :) Cheers from Norway
I got a good idea for a video. I've got a terrible cold and feel miserable. So why don't you come here and make me some hot tea and soup for me on a stove? 🙂 Interesting video Mark. I'm sure many of us have had the same issues trying to grill stuff on our stick stoves, and this will translate to many of them, and not just this one.
Thanks for the advice, I had the same problem. I used all my wood and after the flames died down there was not enough coals left to cook with. I will order an ash plate.
I don't think any stove collection can be complete without a packstove XL, it is an outstanding bit of kit. I wouldn't be without mine. One excellent addition would be a round grill that stows inside the bottom compartment with the ash plate. If you read this Mac, a round stainless addon grill would be worth $12-$15 to me, maybe a little more.
Nice fix, simple but effective 👌 also I love that you call those fire starters tumbleweeds, they are my favourite type of fire starters but I just know them wood wool. Thanks Mark, take care 👍
Perfect! That worked great. That further expands the use of that XL stove. Great video. You know sooner or later the simple theory XL and the Ikea Hobo stove are going to have to cross paths. Lol I'm putting my money on the Simple Theory XL. (Even though I haven't got my XL yet).
You have that kind of lateral thinking I appreciate! Ordered my XL and discovered it burned my hardwood coals fast, so I will definitely use this 'hack'. I was able to add 13-15 briquettes to the XL for a heat that cooked bacon, eggs and instant hash browns, and then some. What are the advantages of pellets vs standard charcoal briquettes? Thanks Mark and Mac! 😁
Right on. Pellets provide an even, long lasting heat. Great for boiling but not so good for grilling. An option when dry wood is hard to come by. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thanks. I look forward to more 'hacks' for the Simple Theory stove. For about the price of a basic Firebox G2 and no accessories, I was able to get the Simple Theory XL with every accessory. But I still want a Firebox! So far, so good for me.
@@anthonychihuahua Really the Firebox is the best all around stove fore everything if weight is not a concern. If I had to do all over again I would pay the extra and get the Titanium version although it is much more expensive, but so much lighter. A life time stove.
@@kevinmccarthy6718 well, I really do appreciate your input, kevin m. It's advice like that that would push me towards something like that. The Firebox seems to be the top performer as far as large, warming fire capabilities, utilitarian, and packability. Weight is of no concern, but curious how much difference we talking about? With the "hack" presented here by Mark, I should be able to control my heat on the XL that much more👍 Have a great weekend.
Great video as always Mark! I had the same issue with some homemade oak charcoal I made last season, so I intend to try it with a solid base plate to see if I can get better results. I’ve been kicking around the pellet idea also. Thanks for the inspiration, I’m going to give that a try as well. Blessings!
Grilled wonderfully.Thanks for cutting away while you ate them, that would have been too much to endure. Does the ash plate suffer any warping when you use it that way?
There is a trick where you can use the ashpan up-side-down so that it cuts off air through the bottom. You may be able to find it on the Firebox channel. Thanks for commenting
I consider pellets and charcoal as different fuels. Grilling is better and longer of charcoal but it takes longer for it to heat up. Pellets work well for boiling but not so well for grilling. Both have their place but with different purposes. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft - My Viet wife and I have an appliance called a hot pot -or- lẩu and we fuel it with charcoal and use it at the table. It's easy to light the charcoal on a stove burner and then drop the briquettes down the chimney of the lẩu. They burn without smoke. If you soaked briquettes with alcohol and put them in a plastic bag they would be easy to light. I haven't found a good source of wood pellets in this part of the world so I might be a bit biased. Do the pellets smoke when you light them?
@@benthere8051 Yes, pellets do smoke some depending on air flow. I have a stove I reviewed that sounds like you "lau". tell me if this is similar ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YeA4RWl_Du8.html
@@MarkYoungBushcraft See: www.etsy.com/listing/873871606/authentic-22cm-thai-stainless-steel?ref=related-1 The fuel goes in the central column and a seasoned broth goes in the bowl surrounding the central column. The liquid remains near boiling and meats and seafood and veggies are cooked in the broth at the table. The diners can cook their food as little or as much as they want.
Possibly, with food grade hardwood pellets but you would have to wait until the flames went out. At that point the coals do not last very long but should be enough for a burger or sausages. Thanks for commenting
It is a small grill Mac from Simple Theory Gear used to sell. I have seen them on Aliexpress and are likely available on Amazon as well. Hope this helps
Other than the stove which Mac sent me (and the pittance revenue from RU-vid) I receive no compensation for making these videos. I normally state that when I start a video. I guess in this case I forgot to do so as I considered it an extension of the first review. Thanks for commenting
