What I like about the Firebox is that it is ready to go straight out of the box, with multiple options. The extras are not essential but enhance your cooking style. And the gen 2 has even more options!! Great product, well researched.
What is amazing is that the temp is 30 or less. Boil tests always take longer but Steve is do a real demo in realistic conditions. Me doing a boil test in July in Greenville South Carolina would get totally different results. Great video.
Steve, These are my thoughts: 1. Firebox (FB) folds up in a compact form. 2. FB can be purchased in stainless steal or Titanium 3. FB has fire sticks (FS) that can perform multiple tasks a. holding a billy pot ( needs four FS) b. FS holding grill on the side to keep warm drinks or food c. FS used to control flu on the bottom (flame control) d. FS used to control elevation of cooking items e. FS used as a tool to secure grill plates 4. Different apertures to put wood in 5. Different fire columns through different wood loading 6. multiple heating sources can be used a. wood b. wood chips c. alcohol burner d. gas burner 7. FB can handle 32 oz. stainless steal drinking bottle a. purifying water b. cooking c. hot water to drink coffee or tea 7. Excellent product
Firesticks make for the best possible kebab skewers, works better than your tipical bamboo skewers not only because they're reusable, but since they're flat sticks, and the firebox has notches for them, the combo allows for quarter turns of the skewers, unlike bamboo sticks which always roll back to the heaviest side due to gravity
I purchased mine as a prepper/survival stove and have not been able to use it yet, limited time. The selling points for me were: 1. The ability to use so many different kinds of fuel that are available. 2. The fact that it can fold up to be put away. 3. I believe it is an extremely durable and quality product. Thank you for designing it!! I wish there were written instructions on the basic operation of it that I could keep. I have watched many videos but that would not be available in a grid down situation.
thank you Joy! When you do get a chance to use it you won't be disappointed. At the end of the day it's basic intuitive use would certainly get you by but we will try to get that done when we have a chance 👍🙏
This stove is the best, hands down! I have three in my family and use them almost every weekend at Scouting functions or just in my back yard. Everyone who sees my stove in action is thoroughly impressed with the quality of construction and ease of use. Many have ordred their own stoves.Thank you for a quality USA made product!
I have 7 (count them . . . seven!) different wood burning stoves. I'll list my top 4:1. Folding Firebox stove2. Solo Stove (two)3. Vargo Titanium hexagon Wood Stove4. Chinese gassifier wood stove (also two)I like putting them well in different emergency packs, so the ability to store efficiently is key for me.Your stove, although a little heavy with all the accessories, fits nicely into the water bladder compartment in my Maxpedition Vulture II. The Vargo is small and fits into the concealed carry compartment of my Maxpedition Remora bag. The two Solo Stoves go over two stainless bottles I have in two Maxpedition 12 x 5 bottle bags. Lastly my two Chinese gassifier knock-offs can fit nicely into either the Mors Pot from Four Dog Stove, or the 775 ml MSR Alpine Stowaway pot.I do prefer the folding Firebox for the wide range of heat it can develop; low heat with coals for finer cooking, or full-on raging campfire if you need it to scare the predators away.By the way, thanks for showing me all the subtle ways I can use the Folding Firebox.
Well, if you ask, I choose your design and buy one just a few hours ago because: -1: It seem reliable and sturdy, looks like everyone out there says only good things about it. -2: The versatility of the device is... Huge and really appreciated! -3: Made in USA. I can't wait to get that piece and try it out..! Thanks for the ingeniosity and all the effort put in the design!
I just took delivery of a firebox stove. I was sold on its diversity of its usage in terms of wood, alcohol and other feuels. I found a way to install my whisperlight into my new stove. Also the diversity of usage in terms of the accessories. The best of all it is made in North America. Of the camp stoves I've used I find ths one the most secure on its footing. To print on the box: The Stove You Would Never Be Without. Or for the tech mind: Firebox, final technology in camp stoves. Good luck with your success in this worthwhile endeavor.
Sounds like fun! Thanks for your service with the Scouts. I know that's allot of work and some sacrifice too. I have allot of respect for my scout leaders. They put up with allot from our wild bunch. Thanks for commenting!
Fascinating ! I just tried the wood pellets in the Ti firebox... It's surprising how much extra cook time you get from the coals. With open base holes.... I used 1.5 cups (200g) and got 21 mins burn, with 31 mins useable heat, in a gentle breeze. I think closing the base holes, and then opening them again towards the end is a brilliant idea... Slightly less aggressive heat for cooking, and an extended run time. Thanks for all the tips...much appreciated 👍
Great video. Great product. What impresses me about your design is how versatile it is: multiple fuel types, multiple rack/skewer heights, many configurations all in one compact unit. It makes your product so adjustable, and therefore so much more practical. Most other stoves are basically on or off. Its a "Flexible-foldable-firebox". Impressive.
I like the idea of able to put the firebox in a backpack and still have room for other stuff. This stove let you be more creative. Creativity is important...
This stove has unmatched versatility for fine-tuning the burn for weather conditions, fuel types, and cooking techniques. For example, the Emberlit has horizontal slits near the top to support the edge of the Trangia alcohol stove. Those slits seem to be positioned where the width of the Emberlit's angled sides matches the diameter of the Trangia, rather than where the best flame-to-pot distance could be achieved. The Emberlit has two possible positions for a Trangia -- those slits at the top (which are too close to the top of the built-in pot support), or the floor of the stove which is too far away. (Perhaps the Emberlit's optional trivet sticks improve the pot distance for the Trangia.) I counted at least 14 possible firestick/Trangia support positions in the Firebox. This shouldn't scare someone looking for simplicity. Just ignore all the stove's features -- throw the fuel in, set fire to it, and slap a pot on top. But for someone who likes to produce sauces, souffles, and roasts in the wilderness, the Firebox offers the pleasure of fussing with the flame and experimenting with all the accessories. Steve sure knows how to keep a Polack busy.
Just out of interest, i did a duration test on my g2 with pellets. I dropped the bottom plate all the way into the bottom, not suspended, filled the stove up to about level with the top (bottom of the damper) and top lit it with a small fire. I had planned to cut a bit of disposable bbq grill to cover the side holes ... but I didn’t have one and just left it as it was. The pellets Initially stayed in ok anyway so I just lit it. Now I know it depends on a lot of things .... which pellets, wind etc but I wasn’t looking to win a Nobel prize here, I just wanted a ball park max burn time and to see if it clogged up with that set up. Conditions .... mild breeze, damper shut Results .... I had a flame burn for around 1 hr 30. I had to jiggle it round a bit at 1 hour to clear a bit of air flow but that isn’t hard. Other than that, I just let it stand I then got another 90 mins or so of char heat decreasing as it went on. Some pellets “leaked” out of the side feed ports once burning at that level but not too many. Overall, what does that prove ... well for me, despite my need to handle cooking regularly for canoe groups, if I can’t get it done in an hour and a half plus, I’ve got it very wrong indeed. This stove is the best wood stove I’ve used overall. The more I use it, the better it gets. Hope this helps someone.
Nice stove, how does it do with charcoal? Then it would truly be multi fuel. Would an extra ash/vent plate with holes help with a pellet burn and maybe charcoal (optional). Great vid.
Bernard Escobar Sr Since this video was made we have come out with the Adjustable Fire Grate:( www.fireboxstove.com/accessories/5-inch-adjustable-fire-grate ) that allows you to raise the level of the fire to better accommodate Wood pellets and Charcoal briquets. The briquets work great because you can have them close to your cooking surface so you only need 5 or 6 and the wood pellets work great too, you only need a cup or so to cook for 40 minutes or so! Thanks so much!
I haven't gotten one yet, but from all the videos, yes all of them, those are what I could tell from the Firebox. I am trying to save up for the Master Combo Kit! Thats a great deal, and I want to take it camping as soon as I get ahold of it!
We went desert camping the other weekend and I burned wood pellets using the bottom closed method. The pellets burned so hot the ash pan warped a bit. This caused the ash pan to lose grip on the dimples and drop down to the lower shelf. Maybe the stove flexed a bit too allowing the pan to drop. Once the stove cooled I flexed the ash pan a bit to make it flat again. We also burned charcoal on that trip. I saved my quick stove fuel disks and just used a mapp gas torch to start the fire. ;) I love this stove! I also have the nano but only use that with my trangia.
Cool, Sounds fun. I think some brands of pellets burn hotter than others. Just a note, there's a diamond shaped hole down at the bottom that you can run a Firestick through as a fail safe for the dimples. Do you have an Adjustable Fire Grate? Being able to raise the floor is awesome for wood pellets!
After my comment I searched your channel for your other pellet videos and saw the one using the adjustable fire grate. I do have one and didn't even think to use it that day, derrp! Thanks for the suggestion on the diamond shaped hole, I didn't think of that either. The design of this firebox is so well thought out! Can't wait for our next camping trip during spring break. :)
I am going to be using my firebox tomorrow on an overnighter, using just wood pellets for all of my cooking, I like the way it kicks back alight when you move the bottom to its original position, interesting, I will post a video of the overnighter up on my RU-vid channel when I get back home on Monday, so for all you guys who subscribe to Steve's channel and are thinking about pulling the trigger on one of these great stoves, check it out to see the firebox perform in a real camp out situation, they are great, ATB Richie, PS I will be buying a Nano 2 Gen once they become available in the UK and using that in real camp out situations as well, so keep an eye out for that as well
I always prefer to cook my rice on fire wood. I think this is the most convenient and efficient way to have that wood smokey aroma taste on rice. Great product. Thanks.
1 Fuel versatility, 2 size and weight(or lack of :)), 3 ease of use, 4 fire/flame/heat control! 5 versatility and variety of cooking anything! 6 kit accessories, 7 ruggedness and dependability. 8 containment of fire and coals. 9 all the pieces and accessories work together! 10 non-warping.
Very little soot builds up on the outside of the stove, and no inside edges are exposed when the Firebox is folded. When you're finished cooking with the Firebox the easiest way to clean it is to build up a real big hot campfire which burns off all the soot residue. Or just fold it up and wipe the outside with a paper towel and your good to go.
I've already told You what I think the best selling points are for Your stoves ( I have both in ss ) . Now I'll tell You what I think would be a great selling point for Your stoves across the board . I believe if You offered a complete all inclusive kit ( for lack of a better term ) for both stoves ( ss & ti. ) . By that I mean include " all " accessories even the up grade pouch ( leather possibly the only extra charge ) . If You offer this package ( as standard price option so Your Customers don't feel nicked & dimed to death ) , I believe You could offer a discount price ( compared to individual piece price ) . Tou can offer different kits for different purposes ( kits for grilling & kits for bakeing etc ) You could offer kits w/ billy pots & the bakeing set up . I think You get the idea ( to some extent You already offer something like this just not to the extent I'm talking about ) . Of course offer alacart stoves & accessories too . Well , that's My two bucks worth ( two cents , after inflation ) .
They fold flat, are well constructed, efficient in heating, & air flow. Safer to use, than any tin can hobo stove. Well made, easy to assemble, easy to light, no need to transport bulky containers of fuel, and stable with a load on top. Far safer to cook than the Kelly Kettle with the burner attachment, and better for heating a cold camper.. with it's lower profile for radiating the air around it, with a smaller foot print, needing less fuel to cook and stay warm.
I have a question. Can you tell which of the two stoves produced more soot on your pots? I would think the biggest advantage would lie wherever you could produce the least amount of soot to clean up later. The speed to boil and the total elapsed burn time are so similar that, for my purposes they are essentially equal. If cleanup time varies significantly, I would find that to be very interesting. Thanks for great products and a very interesting comparison burn.
Thanks for your careful consideration Rolf. The cleanup time would be the same since the process wouldn't change much based on the amount of soot which is quite similar either way.
Can find twigs almost everyplace. Almost unlimited versatility. Great support including how to, recipes, etc. All in a small package. And titanium options for weight saving.
Firebox titanium XL stoves are the best way forward for cooking and wild camping and leave the Triangia years behind in the compact lightness and durability that is bomb proof that will last a full lifetime and its futuristic and wonderful as it will never ever be beaten by any rivals
you should get some glass lids Steve. Makes it easier to examine without reducing the temp of the pot each time you open the lids. By the way, best feature of the stove is its versatility.
FireboxStove your welcome. Love using your original firebox almost week, and love watching your videos. Still hoping you developed the titanium version with titanium accessories. I know you have the nano one but I want a full size titanium.
You can burn five different fuels. Nothing else that I’ve ever heard of can do that. It’s gonna be a great product. I just ordered it today. I haven’t got it yet.
Versatile accessories, that allow a large metal water bottle as well as a can of soup, beans to be heated, with the heat concentrating more effectively on the container, than an open fire, which heats much faster, safer, with less fuel needed to burn, or gather.
Thank you! The Firebox does have air holes all the way up the burn chamber so it will pull secondary combustion air where needed. Here's a video that shows it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KthH2NLeDpY.html
The fuel disks are made of wax and wood shavings. I recommend waiting till the wax is completely burned up prior to grilling food directly because the wax leaves a taste. Using a lid works for cooking in a pan.
I would only use food grade wood pellets to grill and you will have to make sure the pellets are close to the grill. I would also let them burn for a minute and then when they are hot coals or just about hot coals before I start cooking with them. I hope this helps!
I’m a brand new Firebox owner and I have only used mine once, but I’d say two things influenced my decision to do a Firebox over another stove. 1 = versatility ( grill option) and 2 = fold flat with simple fuss free setup.
Bushcraft stoves are made in Munich and from Germany Ted Zimmerman but was the thought from an clever American man who is extremely talented and knowledgeable about stoves 😉👍
Hello, I have the firebox and have also been in marketing...the F A B FEATURES, ADVANTAGES, BENEFITS...are for me is...FEATURE: uses multi fuels...ADVANTAGE: cuts down on weight so you do not have to bring extra fuel to use... BENEFIT: your using natures resources to fuel your stove and your going green... hope you use my comments...I will send you the bill..LOL Gary Minnesota outdoors north
@@fireboxstove great video, got me sold, I’ll try the fire box out. I need to know about your dog, he / she is seen patiently standing by in the background. Cheers.
