Ben... I am testifying that the UCO grill works extraordinarily. I used it after Hurricane Maria hit us. Absolutely, highly recommended. I have the version that didn’t come with the bag. Could I buy the bag? Thanks
@@Francois_Dupont Stainless Steel sides won't rust but the grill is chromed steel and will rust after getting hot then wet. Then hot then wet........ Best off never cleaning it and leaving it with oil or grease on.. It'll burn off when you start cooking
Great review I love this little gem it's been running strong for me for two years now. Easy TIP I made a lid out of those 1$ store deep dish foil pans if you cut the corners its folds flat and fits in the carry bag super convenient.
I've been eyeing this for awhile as part of my car camping ensemble and now after seeing your review I think this will be perfect... Thank you very much!
I have it, I love it. It's an excellent bit of gear for leave no trace, plus I really like the height of the fire when I'm perched in my lawn chair. No more building a fire ring, or cleaning the trash that someone else left in an existing fire ring before you can use it.
I purchased one about three months ago and exclusively use wood in it. It works great. You can also use it as a heat source by making a field expedient hood out of some wire and tinfoil that covers the whole top with an opening pointed towards wherever you're at. Breezes will go through the holes , into the fire and be directed out the hood opening. Coupled with a firebox, which I also have an unbeatable combination. You can even heat a rock or two then dig a hole near the hood opening, where you want to sit, place the heated rocks in the hole, throw some cloth over it and sit, and take in the beautiful butt warmth as you sip on hot tea and feel the warmth coming from the hood. Make certain your hood doesn't work to suffocate the fire. Do it once to work out any idiosyncracies. There is a few other things you can do as well to make this setup more versatile. I hope this helps the creative juice flow to my fellow outdoor and fire enthusiasts.
Great review as usual.Bought heaps of stuff because of your reviews. Costs heaps to get it to Australia though. It's a pity I'm not in America. Should have been born there I think. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved your wildlife and scenery. Thanks..............Damon from Australia
Just bought one on EBay after watching a few videos . Looks great. I’m heading to Amazon to get one for my SIL using your link . Thank you for a great demo x
Very cool portable grill! Thats something i could just leave in my vehicle so if im out and about i have a way of cooking! You can always find sticks and sruff for a fire! Thanks for sharing my Friend!
I just bought the smaller version on sale but didn't test it yet. Thinking of taking it with me to Brazil and do some cooking on the beach. Good review.
This stove has at least one major/dangerous flaw, when lifting the grill off the hinges at each end of the the grill tend to buckle inward, making it extremely difficult/ dangerous to put the grill back on when there is a bed of coal in the bottom. I have solved this issue by weaving a flat piece of brazing rod through the two lower holes on each end, this keeps that heart shaped hinge from folding in on itself, the cooking grid/grill lifts up and off and more importantly it drops on without struggling. The legs need to lock. is another issue I am working on.
Dang, Ben! First guy so far that knew what that little wishbone was for. Hahaha... I lurk an seldom comment, but this video was straight to the point and well edited so here I am saying... Thanks, man. I just had 4 days and 3 nights in a cabin and my buddy slept in a tent. He cooked all his meals on the UCO flat grill. In the word Peregrin Took, "I'm gettin one1"
Im not sure if j have the mini or the larger one but i have used it tk cook steaks and thick burgers with wood only. I build a fire long enough to build the ca bed built up then as soon as the flame goes out, slap the meats on. Hardwood as you used is the best for coals as they create hot coals for long periods.
This is the second positive review I've seen on this, so that is a good thing. This is definitely something I'll look at for next year's camping season.
@@livingsurvival Gotcha. Yeah, I like watching reviews like this where it is actually used to show what's up, haha. Perhaps you could do a portable stove video on ones like the Fireant/Nano box where you go over some tips for keeping it going. I tried the Fireant a couple times on my last camping trip and it gave me some trouble. Just a thought since you do so many cook stove videos.
@@livingsurvival Yes, I've watched all the videos you have done on the different portable stoves like that. Usually though, once you have the fire lit, you go to the part where you start cooking. That works for those reviews to save time, so I get it. I was thinking more of an overview tips/tricks for keeping a small wood-burning stove going at full tilt. If not, totally fine, just an idea. Thanks for the excellent content!
Maybe get an additional piece of steel/stainless in a triangle shape for a divider? This way you could have a searing side and a cooler temp less coal side.
can you tell us if yours ever rusted? i bought one and the only point that bothers me is the quality of the sheet metal. i know of other camping stove that are 100% good quality stainless and they never rust.
I think I'm gonna have to unsubscribe! (Kidding of course!) Every time I watch one of your videos it costs me money 😂 Keep up the awesome work! Do you (or anyone) know if when I add this to my list on Amazon to buy later do you still get your cut? Definitely plan on picking one of these up when budget allows (broke @$$ security officer problems lol) but also wanna support the channel if I can!
I love this idea, if you're practicing your survival skills but you still have to follow regulations on fire pits/rings, this is probably your best bet. So many more things to comment about but I'll leave it at that and get to window shopping lol.. who's get the best deal?
Poor air flow when you have ash and coal along the bottom. I never found an even heat distribution either for cooking. More of a square dimension is better for all that. People do mods for better ventilation but we shouldn't have to. There are better grill/pits out there, and cheaper.
I would take it backpacking. I use to climb. I would be looking at an 80+ pound backpack with all of my gear for a week in the wilderness. I don't climb anymore, but I'm use to lugging heavy loads. So, I find it funny that these pansy ass ounce counters can't handle taking some of these things, it's a joke. I'll be taking a tent I can stand up in, some folding chairs, and an nice fire pit minus my rope, helmet, crampons, nuts, cams, and the rest of the load. I think I'll be fine with these little pieces of trinket in my pack. What the fuck man, grow a pair and just hike.
