Excellent technique! absolutely correct observational conclusions👍 it's easy to see why you are so well respected as a wood stove expert! Wood pellets are such an excellent fuel good for all the situations you mention. Also perfect for emergency preparedness. they are a little bit tricky but with some experimenting you can master them. You talked of slowing the burn down a bit by moving the pellets to the bottom of a blocked off fire grate. The problem with that approach is the distance between the fire and the bottom of your pan. Rather than restricting the airflow From below you can restrict the air flow buy closing the wind damper, decreasing the stove's exhaust capacity will cause more smoke but the pellets will last considerably longer. Slowing the fire is a delicate balance if you slow it too much you may put it out. I would say run it with the damper open for a while to get the thermal mass of the dense wood pellets hot then close the damper. I think you had the adjustable fire grate set at the perfect height for 2 cups. Something fun and works well, Push the pellets against the back wall as high up the closed wind damper as possible. If the fuel is sloped enough the heat flow will follow, rising from the bottom front to the back then across the pot bottom out the open front It's a very fun experiment. If you can slope the fuel enough to expose some air holes in the front edge of the adjustable fire grate it will work best. Also push your fire starters into the wood pellets down at the bottom, you can even use your fire starter as a damn to hold back the pellets. When you were seeing the smoke from the bottom it's because the wind was pressurizing the stove and pushing the air backwards. With the above-mentioned sloped fuel technique you would want to be sure the exhaust Port was not aimed into even the lightest of breezes. Thanks for an excellent video Mark I will share it to my Facebook page 👍

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. I am always a little embarrassed when someone refers to me as a stove expert. I see myself as a beginning student with much to learn. I do appreciate the compliment, especially from someone who is a true expert such as yourself. I also appreciate your suggestion regarding different ways to set up and use wood pellets. I will definitely give this a try. I have learned much since publishing this video and hope my knowledge continues to increase. Thank you again and I look forward to your continued innovations in stove design

@Pitseolak1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, very helpful!

Thank you again for a great video with the Firebox Stove!!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I enjoy using the Firebox stove very much

One of those fellows you instantly hit the thumbs up button for. Subscribed!__ I could see letting the flames from the pellets die down to the nice bed of coals before cooking, to keep one's pans nice. Cooking over tall, sooty orange flames a bit of a drag, when you can work over nice clean, even heating coals like that.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you very kind words and for subscribing. Wood pellets are a great fuel for the Firebox but check my video on using charcoal in it. Even better for grilling.

I like to camp out in the woods and leave the woods the way I find them. I also like to have a fire so I've been trying to find a way to do both. I've been watching yours and Steve's videos on the Firebox stove, I think this is it. I ordered one last night and it's supposed to be here tomorrow! WOW! Thanks for all your tips and tricks.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting

I've just picked up a big 40lb bag of wood pellets for my Canway gasifier stove because of all your wood pellet videos. So glad to see it work so effectively on the firebox too, especially with the grilling option.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

I find pellets work well in a number of stoves. They make a great alternative fuel. Thanks for commenting

@luisalonsoaristizabal1262

4 ай бұрын

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@luisalonsoaristizabal1262

4 ай бұрын

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I too prefer pellets on my outings for the very reasons you mentioned.Certainly there are laws for disturbing/removing park land vegetation and for good reason(erosion,habitats etc.) that most folks are not even aware of.Seldom are they enforced (or adhered to) but do carry fines as well,so thanks for mentioning that. Now I went for the Ohuhu model to use with pellets because the Ebay/Amazon ads are not descriptive enough or don't show clear enough pics of the base plates regarding hole sizes (and of course the price at $16) I get a good one hour plus burn with this unit with roughly a large soup can of pellets (to the top) but see now that this model indeed works with pellets too with the necessary attachments so thanks Mark for your video,nicely done, and Dollarama rocks!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Pellets are great for a number of reasons. I use only hardwood pellets now as they burn longer and cleaner. Thanks for commenting

@swantoronto

2 жыл бұрын

Actually Mark I assumed hardwood pellets burned the longest too but after Googling the Energex brand I get from Canadian Tire they claim softwood pellets actually have higher heat output in BTU's with less ash being that the quality of the manufacturing process is more critical then the species of wood and it becomes moot point after the wood's been broken down from it's original form,and they sell blends of 60/40 too.Interesting to note in case you use an indoor pellet stove but the differences are probably marginal in a small portable one,cheers!

I tried mine yesterday, but with dead standing birch. I took a few lumps of charcoal too, as I found the wood burnt down too quickly to form enough coals. I had a small bag of pellets with me too. I now wish I’d used them with the heightened griddle plate. I was really only looking to fry some bacon and eggs in my titanium plate. Really needed the flame rather than coals. Main problem was the cold winds. Very windy day. Still was worth doing. Thanks very much for taking the time to make the videos.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

I find it useful to test different fuels under a variety of conditions to see what works best. Thanks for commenting

Nice video, very informative, thanks!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

Mark, Thank you for showing how to use pellets in the Firebox. I just added a metal screen, and place the screen in bottom of my Bushcraft Essential XL. Work like the charm.... Thank you, Tom

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. I use the universal grate from Bushcraft Essentials in the XL. Works perfect. Thanks for commenting

Hi Mark....love this video, I have a bushbox XL stove & I burned pellets in mine too & I used a piece of cut out cheese grater to block my feed port hole. It works great & the small holes also let's air draw through but NO pellets fell out. Cheese grater have many uses too as well. 👍😎

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Clever mod of the XL. I have the LF I might try this with. Thanks for commenting

Great video. I like your delivery style. I use an esbit on my little hikes in Pennsauken NJ along Cooper River. I will try your stove for a change. Thank you.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for commenting

Nicely done, and very useful video Mark. Thank you.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

Great test. Thank you for showing us what the firebox can do, Mark

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

More and more I am finding the Firebox will work in any weather, with any fuel. Worth the money. Thanks for commenting

Thanks for the video. I just got one of the Firebox stoves and am looking forward to trying your techniques.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

I am sure you will love your Firebox. I know I do. Easily the most versatile stove I own. Thanks for commenting

You produce extremely informative videos! Keep up the good work!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!Thanks for commenting

Awesome review! I need to try wood pellets with my Firebox stove! Looks like fun, thank you for sharing your testing, I'm really enjoying these videos!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

they do work well...thanks for commenting

Great video, really enjoyed it. Thanks. I have the Firebox and Nano.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. I am hoping Santa will drop off a nano this Christmas

Excellent! Just the topic I was looking for. Thanks.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for commenting

Thanks Mark. Great review and good information. I have the first generation stove and the bottom doesn’t have those larger holes but I will try the pellets. Thanks again.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for commenting.

Hello from Ottawa. You have a new subscriber! I ordered my Firebox yesterday. Wishing you well!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome to my channel. I am sure you will enjoy using your Firebox

I love my Firebox G2 stove. Get the Zebra pot baking kit. I've baked muffins and cakes in that system. Worked great. Thanks for posting. As always love the video's.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

I agree John. Of all the stove I am fortunate to own, the Firebox is the most versatile performer. I just wish it was a bit lighter. I recently was given a new 16cm Zebra and put together a baking kit pretty much like what Steve offers. I have yet to try it out but will likely do so soon. Thanks for commenting

I love the ash pan works fantastically and its safe. Leaves no trace as all ash collects in the ash tray and you can deposit it in a small pile once the embers burn out witch only takes minutes. I love my stove and will try the wood pellets in the winter as Im in UK and we have very wet winters.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. I do find even with the ash pan it is better to have a fire safe base like mineral soil under it. Thanks for commenting

Great video. I have that very stove (recurved it a couple days ago) and have all the little additions. Going to review it soon. I also have the nano which is an awesome little stove. I use pellets in my gasifier stoves which I have a piece of wire cloth to contain the pellets. I also liked the use of the grill you have. Repurposing things is what outdoor cooking and enjoyment is all about. I too hate to waste an opportunity for a great cup of coffee.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the video. I agree the Firebox stoves (both styles) are about as good as you can get. I also added a screen to my Solo Titan to burn wood pellets but did not find it necessary to add it to my Lixada (video available). I will keep watch for your review of the Firebox. Thanks for commenting

I was thinking of getting a Firebox stove but was on the fence because I also don't want to be picking up wood when camping in provincial/national parks. This just convinced me to give it a try, thanks for the video!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Glad this video was helpful to you. I also use charcoal very successfully in the Firebox. Thanks for commenting

Mark, This is the second video of yours I've watched, and again very good information, I`m debating whether to buy the stove, It quite expensive depending on one`s budget, but there are so many ways to use it. the weight wouldn't bother me too much as like you said Im not an ultra light back packer either, I`d mainly use it for open canoeing and short walks to the bushcraft camp. Thanks again, look forward to your other vids, take care, Bill

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

I am glad you are finding value in my videos. I have been fortunate to acquire a number of wood stoves. Of all that I own two stand out as being the best value for different reasons. They are my DIY Ikea hobo stove set up and the Firebox stove. I think if I had to keep only one, it would be the Firebox stove. For me, it is the best performer and most versatile of them all. I was fortunate in that my wife gave me my Firebox as a Christmas present one year. If cost was a major factor, I would be perfectly happy using my hobo stove. It is performs nearly as well as many, if not all of my other stoves. Hope this helps and thanks for commenting

Great video again Brother 👍👌I have notice the same thing as you do regarding the burn time of the Wood pellets in my firebox. And in one way IT looks to me as an advantage because I rarely need very long burn Time and If needed I can add more pellets to extend. From my differents experiences and my own personal feelings I think that beside the ingenious design Steve put out with his stove the fact that it's made out of a thicker stainless steel as something to do with that effiency. I explain myself, fire is a combinaison of 3 factors that have to be mix in a perfect ratio: air-fuel-heat and that heavy gagne stainless accumulate and concentrate heat far better than any other stoves. It's a bit like the fire bricks in a home stove. It's like comparant à camp stove made out of a steel drum and one made of cast iron . Maybe I wrong but IT certainly have something to do with that efficiency. Like you I don't mind the extra weight of the firebox but I'm looking to get the Nano for my day hikes when I just need a cup of coffee or à tea. Ciao from Québec ⚜

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

Interesting theory Laurent. It makes sense that a thicker metal would retain heat and add to the overall amount. I am becoming very interested in obtaining a Nano as well...may have to wait until Christmas if I can't find another way to justify it. As always, thanks for commenting

You can buy outdated hand sanitizer gel at bargain stores cheap . I buy a case of 6 - 30 oz bottles for 2.50.. it's same stuff as pellet gel , works great .

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip. I will keep my eye open for it. Thanks for commenting

@jc1608

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Young , they charge 6-8 bucks for a smaller bottle of pellet stove gel , because it says pellet stove gel on it. it's just alcohol gel , hand sanitizer. if you have any local bargain stores that buy out other stores that go out of business , bargain barns , true values , mardens , any store that buys and sells outdated products. alcohol gel doesn't go bad. I get mine through lake view lumber bargain barn in China Maine.

Many Blessings 🙏

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Same to you

I just bought one of these stoves so thanks for showing me one way to fuel it 👍

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. I find wood pellets work well in a variety of stoves. Thanks for commenting

Great video mark - I have the Firebox nano and it's fantastic! It works very well with wools pellets too!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

I hope to be able to justify buying a Nano at some point...looks amazing..thanks for commenting

Great video Mark. I've played with pellets in the FireBox Stove, but never really tried to cook anything. If I'm grilling I always use lump charcoal. As you pointed out this stove can run very hot. I like to get the charcoal going then just add charcoal as required to maintain the heat I need for what's on the grill. This stove is very easy to feed charcoal with a grill plate on top. Time to go play with the pellets again, maybe a coffee.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

You are so right. They can run very hot. I need to try this again with the ash plate blocking the air at the bottom and see how that does. I will be doing a video on using charcoal in the Firebox. Would be good to hear about your experiences with it...thanks for commenting

Awesome videos...thank you

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting

I like the way you experiment with the stoves so when I get one there's not so much guess work.I wish I had a fire box stove that's awesome, oh well I got my little lexida and a gasafication stove coming so I got a lot of things to do with them to start.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the Lixada stove. They work well when you understand how to get the most out of them. It is true, the Firebox is a great stove but heavy. Thanks for commenting

Another awesome video. It would be interesting to see your improvised plate in action and a video with the pellets at the lowest level. Please keep up the fantastic work.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir...I'll see what I can do

Im subscribing to your channel..i like your scientific approach to testing..i.e.fair comparisons..thought out processes

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. Maybe not truly scientific but I do try my best

@martinpecheur8506

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarkYoungBushcraft its a methodical approach..and evaluations..thanks..live biva scotia btw..my inlaws had retired on cape B..went wvwry summer for many years..great memories

Nice review Mark. Well done & good observations.I enjoy watching your channel.You are very eloquent in your presentation. You need to do a coffee roasting video some time. Share your knowledge in that subject as well.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Jim. The coincidence is that I filmed coffee roasting on my back deck today. I do have an early video on roasting coffee in the woods but may do another one in the near future. Thanks for commenting

I use the wood pellets in my bio lite stove now. Boil 2cups in just under 3 mins start to finish. Thanks for the idea. I carry some in a vacuum sealed bag to keep it dry. As far as the extra plate goes you can buy a metal mending plate for framing at home depot and cut it to fit. The plate has pre drilled holes in it.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea on the mending plate. I believe they are galvanized. High heat might release poisonous fumes but as long as you are outside it should not be a problem. Thanks for commenting

good video info....i use wax and chipper wood chips for fires....just a variation edit...forgot thanks for the tip on aeropress adding it to my collection of toys I like french press as well.. ty for posting...

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful. Be careful, once you try the AeroPress you may never use your French press again😉. Thanks for commenting

thanks a lot .i "ll buy one.I love that fire box.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! Thanks for commenting

cool video, thank you for that

@MarkYoungBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

great video dude

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting

I’d recommend the large plate. Watch Steve use both plates especially hanging off the side. Ps I have an Aero press. Love it

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion. Thanks for commenting

I find the pellets burn better if I use the boil plate (the one with the hole in it. It keeps the heat in the burn box better. I also use the adjustable burn plate to raise the pellets above the floor.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions. I have played with a few variations and will add that to my list. Thanks for commenting

Very good thanks

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting

I love this stove.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. So much so I have the Gen 2 in SS and titanium as well as the Nano in SS and Ti. Thanks for commenting

Cool stove. If you like versatile stoves you should check out the MSP Core 4. I love this titanium stove. The first time takes some effort to put together, but after the first burn in, is super easy. I’ve also used wood pellets in it as well. Thanks!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

I have looked at the Core 4 and have considered buying it. Costs and shipping is high to Canada. I like the idea of a collapsible woodgas stove. I may get it yet. Thanks for commenting

Nice video, if you don't have fire starters to hand you can make a little fire on the bottom plate which in turn will ignite the pellets on the top plate. Regards Barrie

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

barrie watson Hi Barrie. Great suggestion. I would likley start my fire this way in the woods or event start a small fire on top for a top-down burn. Both would work. For the National Parks here in Canada I need to avoid using found materials like birch bark. That is why I show using the fire starters. Thanks for commenting

Mark, I'm very glad I subscribed and have found your videos very interesting. The Firebox stove is on my wish list and the idea of the wood pellets is great. Now I'm wondering how a small amount of pellets would work in my Kelly Kettle. I toast you with a good cup of coffee, cheers!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

The Firebox is the one stove to rule them all, except for its weight but that is resolved with the titanium version. I have been testing pellets in my KK Trekker. I find there is a need to have some type of screen in the base to allow for air to flow under the pellets. I plan to show this in an update video at some point. Thanks for commenting

Good idea 👍💡

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting

I missed this video somehow! Great review with the pellets!! I'll start carrying some of thoz now... not much wood in the desert!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Good thought. I don't have any dessert experience so I would not have considered that. Thanks for commenting

yeah like that option, glad you did a test on a real wood stove ;)

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

I'm inclined to agree. Having tested a few stoves now, the Firebox never fails to impress...now if they could reduce the weight by half. Thanks for commenting

Consider the burn time is relative to the type of pellet used, i.e. Hickory, Apple, or Orange. All burn at a different rate. I get 35 to 45 minutes from 1&1/2 cups of Apple Wood Pellets. Just a thought. Getting a particular variety of pellet is a bit more expensive.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I had not considered using different wood variety of pellets. Probably because of the increased cost. Thanks for commenting

@frogknees4643

5 жыл бұрын

I use hard wood pellets for pellet stoves to boil water and cook anything in a pot, because flavored ones are ,$14.99 for twenty pounds. The stove pellets are $5.99 for 40. Lbs. I use the flavored ones to grill steak, fish etc

Great demo Mark, well done. I think the firebox as well as the nano are the most versatile stoves on the market, Steve is a stove genius! Please let us know if you try it with the ash pan turned the other way and if it does in fact slow the burn time down, be interested to know. Thanks for sharing.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie...I am thinking I would like to but a Nano now. Thanks for commenting

@jacqueline7118

7 жыл бұрын

The nano is pretty terrific as well, very versatile like the firebox. You will have to get it on your xmas list! LOL

Aeropress. A man after my heart.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

A true brother in coffee. Thanks for commenting

5000 thumbs up with firebox stove,you rock best steaks ever even with ,little devels pellets try tip steaks

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

The Firebox stove rocks. Thanks for commenting

Dude, your voice sounds like Alan Grant from Jurassic Park lol

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

I guess I can take that as a compliment?

Have you got the boil plate for your Firebox? Using that the Stanley Adventure pot fits perfectly and it is a really fast boil as the flames surround the pot. I have yet to try pellets but will certainly do so followed by a trial run with charcoal. I've only just got my Firebox and am really impressed. Nice, informative video. Thanks for sharing.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, my Firebox came with the boil plate and it does work great for the Stanley and similar diamter water bottles. Thanks for commenting

One of the things I've heard mentioned about wood pellets is that you occasionally have to stir them so the ash and charred materials on top don't build up around the embers and clog the airflow coming from underneath. Perhaps that is why the active flame died down? Of course, you don't need flames to cook (though it's nice to have light to see by).

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. I have tried stirring the pellets and found it does cause them to flare up a bit but it does not last long. The pellet coals are great to grill over but again, they don't seem to last very long and take quite a while to get to that stage. Not and issue if I plan my meal around them. Thanks for commenting

@swantoronto

2 жыл бұрын

I've noticed this too with my Ohuhu model,and that it's better to burn up the remaining pellets completely and start the 2nd burn fresh if necessary so the holes don't clog. One thing the slightly more expensive models have that I like is a handle to move and empty it so I don't have to knock the contraption over each time when it's almost done and you want to reload.Thanks for the suggestion ladyof.

another good test of the pellets, sorry i'm a Tim's double double coffee guy lol!!

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig, glad you liked the video...no worries...I drank more than my fair share of Tim's while on duty...maybe that's why I don't drink it so much anymore 😀..Thanks for commenting

I was curious as to what type of wood pellets you used , ie: all white oak or a mixed batch? I'm assuming the harder the wood the higher the btu.. Thanks

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

I just checked my bag of pellets. They are a local brand made from spruce. I need to buy a bag of hardwood to compare but I would assume they would put out higher BTUs than the spruce.

Could you place a can with a few holes ( smaller than the pellets) in this stove like you would an alcohol burner to extend the burn time? Almost as if you are making a sawdust burner.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea. Not sure if it would extend the burn time but it should ensure a nice even burn. Worth a try. Thanks for commenting

Great info , appreciated. Do u think the smaller firebox not the mini, would be a better size for cooking ? Is this XL too big or hot for cooking meals ?

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

So Firebox only makes two stoves; the Gen 2 5" (large) and the Nano (small). Could you be thinking about the Bushcraft Essentials which has a stove called the LF which is about in between the two?. I find the larger stove can be used with less wood when less heat is required. Hope this helps

@suzannebeaudry6245

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkYoungBushcraft yes you are correct , thank you

Do soft wood pellets burn too hot for a folding or Alia day stove? What type of pellets are recommended? Thank you. Another intelligently thought out video.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. I use hardwood pellets intended for pellet stoves used to heat homes. They can be purchased at Home Depot and other places. I have not tested softwood pellets but they should work also although they may burn out faster. If you have a farm supply store nearby (I don't) you could try dried corn pellets. Thanks for commenting

@karenlewkowitz5858

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thank you! We have several farm supply stores nearby. We are in Niagara, Southern Ontario, with mainly vineyards, tender fruit, and some livestock. Just opened the Solo box with the campfire stove - sturdy build and well finished. Also- thanks for posting your wonderful videos!!

Mark, We went on a short bike packing trip just recently and I decided to do all the cooking on my Firebox stove using wood pellets. I watched your video and followed your way of doing it and it worked great. My question is do you ever get a noxious smell as the pellets burn? At first I thought it was my Firebox and some of the olive oil I keep the hinges working smoothly with. But it happened each time and seem to subside as the burn got out of the flaming stage. Perhaps the type of pellets I am using? Not sure since I don't use pellets for anything around the house.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom. I have learned a lot about pellets since I made that video. Some pellets use a binding agent that I find leaves a smelly residue in the stoves. It is worth getting hardwood pellets with no added binders or fillers. If you are going to be grilling directly over the pellet embers you may want to buy cooking/smoking pellets. They usually cost more but at least you know they are safe. Hope this helps

@tombebee

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkYoungBushcraft That makes a lot of sense. I will look for pellets that can be use in grilling for future outings. Thank you for the information.

Cool stove... well, hot stove would be more accurate. Nice video. Your eloquence is refreshing, Sir. So many YT presentations are rife with poor grammar, ummm, and uhhh, I think mostly caused by being poorly planned in advance. Yours, in comparison, are professional in camera work and content. Thank you for that. So, fellow coffee lover, what brand/roast do you prefer?

@MarkYoungBushcraft

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Bruce. My absolute favourite coffee is either an Ethiopian or a Sumtra that I roast myself from the green bean... I do like to try different roasts from different roasters. My taste tends toward the darker end of the scale...maybe not quite a full city roast...how about yourself?

@brucemorton13

7 жыл бұрын

Like you, I tend to like Medium Dark to Dark roasts. I want a rich taste without bitterness. I (absolutely) do not like French or Italian roasts which simply taste burnt to my tongue. Peete's Coffee, Major Dickason's Blend, is very nice, but too pricy for me to use as an every day drink. Lately, I've been using Seattle's Best #4 Dark. When I was using my Keurig machine, I preferred Newman's Own Medium Dark brand. At home I use the pour-through method. I'm impressed that you roast your own! That must be fun. If you haven't already done one, a video on that subject would be very interesting.

:-( LOL I was hoping to find the transformation of an iconic CUBIC Cub or Grizzly fed with worm (endless screw). Does anyone know if there is a video or article on this?

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Now that would be cool...Hmmm..I wonder🤔. Thanks for commenting

Any suggestion on keeping the pot clean ? Lol terrible nasty after using wood stove. Thanks

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Truthfully, I only wipe off any loose soot with a bit of water and moss. I leave the black on but I keep all my pots in DIY stuff sacks. Keeps my pack and other gear clean. Although I have not tested the theory out, it is widely believed that a blackend pot will heat contents faster. Thanks for commenting

@willieboy8798

6 жыл бұрын

put pot in a shallow metal tray let the tray get sooted up!

@MrNetnic

Жыл бұрын

Rule 1, don’t put the pot on until your stove is burning cleanly

Were you using the hardwood or the softwood pellets. Softwood has a higher BTU output and burns hotter than hardwood pellets due to the higher concentration of lignins. Hardwood always burns hotter in standard cord-wood form.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

I have also found that the hardwood pellets last longer and burn cleaner. Thank for commenting

@lindam.9282

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thank you so much for your quick reply. I will definitely go for the hardwood pellets.

I saw that firebox isnt straight square when you setup up it, i wonder why the constructors did that

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Good eye. The sides of the Firebox are designed to fold over on top of each other, like a book. It would not work if all the sides were the same. The Bushbox get around that by having the sides fold inward in the middle. Thanks for commenting

@Radoslaw731

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkYoungBushcraft thanks Mark for a great answear, cheers

Great video. Are you using BBQ pellets or stove pellets? Does it matter ?

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

If all you are doing is boiling water or cooking in a pan then what pellets you use is not all that important. If you are grilling then definitely use food safe hardwood pellets. I use softwood for quick boils as it the cheapest and hardwood if I plan to grill. Hope this helps

How much does this stove cost?? Would love to have one..iv already made my own wood pellets..good video

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. I can tell you what the stove costs in Canada. Here is a link www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/gen2-5-folding-firebox-campfire-stove.html

Really good I am looking for wood and pellet stoves for kitchen plz tell me from where can I find it in reasonable price? Because I am fed up by using regular mud wood stove

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

That depends on where you live. If you have a hardware or building supply store near by they may sell wood pellets. Some brands of kitty litter are made with wood pellets as well. I am told by others that feed corn will also work but I dont have access to this and have not tried it. Thanks for commenting

@azanazam5644

3 жыл бұрын

What is feed corns?

Mark I cut up 3 bags of. Fat wood My brother cut down a large spruce,tree,last year I TOOK my Hatchet and split the branches That where cut and trimded down I cut. Into them with my Hatchet andvpulledvthem out by chopping Them have a great day Mark

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

That should last you for a while

You sound like a 1947 newsreel narrator. You should do audiobooks. Seriously.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

I'm going to build a 5 lb stainless mesh basket, and put it into my woodstove, on those days a real hot fire is not in order, just get chill off the air in our house, I say another buy did it, he gets about 1.5 hrs per lb, if I got 4 hrs low heat that would be perfect

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it works out for you. Thanks for commenting

Which is best the Emberlet or the Firebox?

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

I know they both burn wood but other than that they are so different. The Firebox is easier to assemble, more versatile with fuel but heavier and more expensive. The Emberlit is a great stove but lacks features the Firebox has. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting

Firefox is the most versatile sove can be used coal charcol pallets wooden and also gas burners

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a most versatile stove. Thanks for commenting

Mark is there a difference between heating pellets vs cooking pellets other than price? Great video...FireBox forever LOL

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

As far as I know there is no difference except for the cooking pellets being made with different woods for added smoke flavour. My understanding is that pellets are put together with steam under high pressure so there should be no dangerous "fillers" that could be released in the smoke. The Firebox, one stove to rule them all..LOL

@frogknees4643

5 жыл бұрын

The pellets for cooking and meat smoking are made from mostly clean pure food grade wood. The pellets for wood stoves can contain scrap woods with some sort of a finish on them . I use the wood stove pellets only for cooking something in pot. The cooking pellets can be used to grill a steak etc. if you have a grate on your stove.

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@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting

People who own pellet stoves generally use blow torches to light them.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

good to know

It is NOT illegal to scavenge wood for use IN the park. What is illegal is gathering wood and taking it home or selling it outside of the parks. You MUST have a permit to do that. (I personally asked a National Parks Ranger about this). From the USFS website: You do not need a firewood permit if you are camped on National Forest System land and are collecting wood for campfire use. Campfire wood cannot be taken home. Permits must be purchased in person at one of our ranger district offices. Your signature and government issued identification are required. This has been in effect for over 25 years now. (per the ranger I spoke with in person) ALSO you may NOT bring firewood from home unless it is heat treated firewood because of wood pests that can live in your firewood. (Rule effective 2015) I don't know about the pellets because I have never used them nor do I know how they are made. AND Yes I realize this is a 6 year old video but I wanted to correct the mistaken information.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 ай бұрын

I am in Canada

What is your BBQ grill? I want to buy one

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

It is the top off a Dollar store BBQ grilling basket kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4SNttieZtjUlbQ.html thanks for commenting

I use wood pellets in my gasification syove

@MarkYoungBushcraft

5 жыл бұрын

they work great

@daleval2182

4 жыл бұрын

I cokk fish fish on my syove 😋🐟🙄

btw.... soak some pellets in lemongrass oil add them to the pile or add some oil to the base pellets ...keeps the skeeters busy the burning oil stays in the air and sticks to the damn skeeter...poor guy ends up weighing to much to fly! llooll btwx2 the soot is an incomplete burn problem, probably a air flow issue.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

6 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the lemongrass. Right on about the soot, although, resinous pine will do it as well. Thanks for commenting

Smoke coming out the bottom..... you have too much air coming in at the sides. You are losing your up draft. TRY closing some of the side holes by wrapping tin foil around it. You may have to raise the pot a little more to keep that draft going. WIth the loss of smoke, you are losing the gas burning effect and losing heat. OUR GOAL is to get the longest burn with the least amount of fuel, with too much air you are burning to fast.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Mr. Y. Ive been with your channel for years and years, I live over in Ontario and would like to quickly ask your opinion on this stove. Hypothetically if we were using Firebox instead of a ground fire, to provide us some light before bed, and if we had a 'rager of a fire' going in it, do you think it would at all be enough to keep the mosquitoes at bay? or would you suggest sticking to a simple ground fire? Regards, CanaDave

@MarkYoungBushcraft

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued support. It would be hard to say if a Firebox alone would be enough to drive off mosquitoes. Mostly, it is the smoke of a fire that bugs retreat from. The Firebox is usually less smokey than an open fire. A little damp wood would give you more smoke. Thanks for commenting

I have listen that there is no smoke nor cooking pots Base turns black utility here I you vedio I am observing tha situation are same whatever we fire wood or bio pellet.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

I find wood pellets burn much more cleanly than does regular wood mostly because there is almost no moisture left in the pellets. I still experience a little smoke so they are not smoke free. The design of the stove will also contribute to clean burning. A wood gas stove or a rocket stove will produce almost no smoke art all once they reach operating temperatures. Hope this helps

@azanazam5644

3 жыл бұрын

Really ?same results?don't confuse me dear tell me if it's true about smoke and pots Base plz now these days I am searching for it.plz don't let me money waste if it will give same result.

I like to camp out in the woods and leave the woods the way I find them. I also like to have a fire so I've been trying to find a way to do both. I've been watching yours and Steve's videos on the Firebox stove, I think this is it. I ordered one last night and it's supposed to be here tomorrow! WOW! Thanks for all your tips and tricks.

@MarkYoungBushcraft

4 жыл бұрын

I also like to minimize my impact in the woods. An open fire is nice but not always necessary. You won't be disappointed with the Firebox. It is a little heavy though unless you get the titanium version. Thanks for commenting