I've been watching KZread videos for over a decade and I have to say this is one of the top 10 videos I've seen so far

I bought this stove in 2018. Cut out some hardware cloth to fit over the fuel plate and wood pellets will work perfectly. Just twizzle some hand sanitizer over the pellets and it takes off. Beware, however, that with the pellets you can't control the amount of heat output/flames. It's all or nothing. Combining sticks and pellets will give you more control over the heat output...ie, begin with the pellets and when you don't need a roaring flame fire slow down the flames by using the sticks as needed.

@gazgf

Жыл бұрын

I made a collar for mine that I can slide down over the air inlets to slow the burn 🤗Like you say, these burn hot, way to hot to pan cook over when running full burn

@billo.5057

Жыл бұрын

Good point! Controlled burn is a must for cooking.

@smackdn7756

Жыл бұрын

​@@gazgf could you share what you used for a collar? I'd like to be able to control the heat as well.

@samhain9394

Жыл бұрын

​@@smackdn7756probably an aluminum or steel can.

Empty peanut butter jars are great for holding a reasonable amount of pellets in an almost unbreakable container. Great video and content.

@danielsingh9415

2 ай бұрын

Good idea, thanks. Had them in a plastic bag, knotted but they're getting crushed into dust.

Actually I never thought of using wood pellets for a wood burning camp stove. Great video.

@bluegillbum3165

Жыл бұрын

Try them they work great 👍

@GordLamb

Жыл бұрын

I live on a boat and recently got rid of my old propane BBQ. It costs a damned fortune to run and the food is missing that actual wood smoke BBQ flavor. I've owned a Biolite campstove 2+ with grill for about 10 years and use it constantly while camping; I just decided I might as well use it aboard instead. I bought a 20lb bag of high quality mesquite wood pellets for about $20, and that'll last me *months* .. the flavor is incredible, and I don't have to deal with disposal of 1lb propane tanks anymore. The pellets burn very consistently, so temperature control is super easy.

thanks doc. i forgot that i bought one of these many years ago. i dug it out and fired it up in the backyard just for the hell of it. it was fun !!

I have the same stove. It fits perfectly into a 775ml MSR pot.

I have 3 versions of this stove. Canway, Ohuhu, & the Silverfire Scout. All work great & fit inside a MSR Alpine Stowaway Pot 775ml. Can use a trangia in them, too. All also fit the double walled Silverfire Mini Dragon pot for very quick boil times. Would like to see you review of the mini dragon pot used with these.

@overweighthikerwannabe901

Жыл бұрын

From what I've read the Silverfire Scout is supposedly tje original and the others are knockoffs. The newer version of the Silverfire has changed the pot supports so there are five of them and the are fixed in place.

@ejbigred

Жыл бұрын

@@overweighthikerwannabe901 Yes, my Scout is the new one with 5 fixed supports. Very solid. I also have several Trangia kits, and firebox (gen2 & nano). I like all, & each has its strengths, but best value (& most mesmerizing flame pattern) is the Scout knockoff. Pick up the msr alpine pot & you have a setup hard to beat.

@JonJaeden

Жыл бұрын

I love the Silverfire Mini Dragon. I wish they made one with about half the capacity for the single camper.

Great Job Doc!! Appreciate you standing up for those of us who don't want to spend a lot of money on gear when less expensive & very functional items are available.

@miguellombardo4

Жыл бұрын

Yes, i think so too.

I have a couple of these stoves, and I burn only wood pellets in them. I had to put an extra metal screen in one of them to keep the pellets from falling out the holes. They burn hot for well over an hour with no tending. Love 'em.

@a3a14613

Жыл бұрын

How much soot do you get from pellets? I use sticks from my property and they make a heck of a mess on my pans.

@thebandplayedon..6145

Жыл бұрын

@@a3a14613 a while back I watched a video of "Tribal Women Cooking" , tho I forget where, anyway, they make a clay slury and paint it on their pots before cooking with fire. The black just wipes right off with washing. Even the almost plasticized, gloss black mess from high heat, no problem, no real scrubbing required. It's great, like, two thumbs up. I started washing it all off and repainting each time but soon realized if you just wash the inside of the pot and keep the side fairly dry, it lasts a long time. Now where you get clay, idk, I happen to have a pile of red clay delivered for yard work, but for how little it takes you could probably buy a chunk at an art supplier that would last ages.

@barrygraber9776

Жыл бұрын

I have found they burn much cleaner then using twigs/wood for fuel plus they burn longer

Thank you for posting and realizing people have spending limits. This is exactly what I need and didn't know it existed. It's like a little propane stove without needing propane. I found you just in time!

@lyndarina9839

Жыл бұрын

The pine wood pellets are available at Tractor Supply store for under $10 for a huge bag. These wood pellets also make great cat litter - they turn into sawdust when moisture saturates them. Biodegradable, inexpensive and lightweight.

@donberry6079

Жыл бұрын

@@lyndarina9839 I would not cook directly over a fire of pine pellets. The creosote could pollute the meat. Okay for a stew or pot of coffee though.

I think this is so educational for those of us who dont and t know are looking for something simple and effective in an emergency situation. Thank you!

I use wood pellets in my Solo stove and love it. Pellets are super cheap and very effective.

I bought an Ohuhu stove several years ago,and tried wood pellets as a back up.I like the stove with the pellet,wood and alcohol option so well i bought all my grown kids one.

Doc. You did it again. Simple. Effective. Thanks for thinking about and having the interests of all your followers as you devote your time to share your passion and knowledge with all of us. Have learned much from you in finding your channel, following you for the last couple of pandemic years and taking your advice on gear for enjoying the outdoors, prepping, etc. Among the great finds: The Hidden Woodsman (right in my own backyard in RI), all sorts of great stoves (from Firebox to Windmaster to Trangia and Whisperlite), cook kits (hey Thermostack), and bushcraft tips/tools (the Companion and Pocketboy)…we’ve all gained a lot from time you’ve put in. Appreciate your decision a while ago to come back and continue sharing your time and being open and transparent with all of us about “why” when you decided it was time for you to take a deserved break. That took guts and I’m sure many of us respect you even more for it. So, again, just the decision to redo this video to bring back an oldie but a goodie for your followers is exactly the reason so many of us continue to tune in for more knowledge from the doc! Thanks…and keep ‘em coming…O

I bought two of these stoves several years ago for emergencies. I keep one in the camper van and one in the SUV. Very well made for the bargain price and the always dry wood pellets are a great alternative to gas. Can use these during burn bans in most areas.

I purchased the Ohuhu last year and used a Dremel tool to make an area to feed the fire without removing pots and pans. Place a smoke and carbon monoxide detector 30 inches from the stove after the stove is burning and don't be surprised when the smoke /carbon monoxide detector does not alarm.

Your obsession with camp stoves is so excellent that I cannot thank you enough. You have reviewed several stoves I own, and I bought a couple of stoves based on your reviews. One of the most amazing things about the internet is that you can end up running into someone who is an absolute expert on a topic, and you Sir, are an expert on camp stoves. You provide an invaluable service. Thank you brother.

When using sticks it’s amazing how quickly the smoke disappears once the gasification kicks in.It really is a clever design. I bought a cheap one some time ago and it works great,obviously fuel preparation is key.

Very nice! You are so right, life does not have to cost a lot of money. I will say, I have never even considered using wood pellets. So, I have learned something new. Thanks Doc!

I loved looking at it just as you did. Ordered mine yesterday. Have 50 pounds of pellets and looking forward to trying it out. Thank you. $21 yesterday on Amazon. Bought 40 pounds of pellets from Ace for $6 today (bag had a slit in plastic but was full).

Thanks Dr. Ernie; I'm a big fan of wood gasifier stoves and have a few, but not this one yet. Some are certainly better than others. This one seems to be as good as any, better than many, and cheaper than most.

@ewengillies9826

Жыл бұрын

Hold that thought. Definitely some products are better than others. Thanks Ernie valuable info as always. Bushyboy Oz.

Thank you for your review of the Ohuhu. I bought one back in 2016 and you inspired me today to buy a new one with the grill. Thainks! It will arrive tomorrow.

I have been using mine for the last 2 weeks to just have a small campfire,... Takes a bit of getting the hang of the right time to feed more sticks but it's a lot of fun :)

It is a great stove. Been using one for years. It is my go to stove, whether I am hiking, car camping or cooking up some dogs one the beach. And yes yes I know it is rather heavy for hiking but when I take into account that you don't need to carry ant foul for me it all works out.

Every time I see you post a new video I hit the thumbs up within the first 15 seconds, great stuff and thank you!

Thank you, I got a lot of information from you about using granules in this stove. 👍

I have the Tomshoo version which has the best top piece design for this style stove. It’s a solid piece, however, there are two crossbars you must secure on top. Or you can use the grill. *For warmth, this top design and with crossbars in place is perfect for setting a rounded steel plate upside down on top like a chimney top. The flames go straight out. Perfect for warming hands and getting some extra body warmth. Great video as always, man. Thanks 🙏

I’ve watched this video 4 times. Very good.

I use wood pellets for cat litter lol. Then use the leftover aged sawdust (sans feces) for home made fish mulch and compost. We have a Biolite but now I want one of these! Thank you for the honest review.

I'm so glad you are back...we love you in Arizona 👍😇👍

We purchased the TomShoo brand. The "deluxe" version came with the stainless steel wire grill, an ash pan for the bottom, a solid fuel plate and a storage sack. We liked it for the pot stand. Rather than weak folding legs, you receive two stainless strips with notches in the middle. They are completely flat when not in use. When installed on the top of the stove, the strips form a sturdy X to place your cup or pot on. It works well in many places that will not allow an open fire pit. Other commenters have shared how spirit burners may be used. The parts of the stove make an excellent windshield/pot stand for your Trangia-style spirit burner as well as many DIY alcohol burners. We also use gell alcohol fuel in small aluminum containers because it is inexpensive here in the Philippines. All fuel cubes (solid alcohol and Esbit tables are imported and are super expensive. We have used locally produced lump charcoal from time to time. We want to store some wood pellets. Surprise, not available in the Phils. The only wood pellets I have ever seen here are the "flavoured" variety used for cat litter. Perhaps in an extreme emergency cat litter is OK. I will likely not be out looking for cat littler during a rough patch. The neighbours in our subdivision may think this old guy is "off" a bit when they see me skip a ride on the subdivision's shuttle service and walk home dragging a fallen branch. So be it, I have wood in storage!

@davidgraemesmith1980

Жыл бұрын

The majority of the cat litter pellets are sprayed with a "pine scent" disinfectant, but I've seen it here in England in cheaper places/discount stores labelled as "natural unscented" but I normally just use a wood wool firestarter ball as kindling for lumpwood charcoal in my wood gasifier stove, my neighbours aren't exactly happy I burn stuff to boil water or cook out on the patio 🤣

@kylewilkinson6975

Жыл бұрын

I drag fallen limbs to keep area clean and use for fire. Two fold reasons.

@danielsingh9415

2 ай бұрын

U need a balikbayan box from 🇨🇦 or 🇺🇲 with 40lb bag of hardwood pellets

I always wonder if adding a comment a year later is of any use but here goes. I bought one of these stoves 6 years ago, I lost it 🤷, bought another one I received today. I've been looking for info on wood pellets. I found this at the perfect time! Thanks for answering my questions! 💜

@jackglennon497

7 ай бұрын

Tip wipe a little dish soap around the end of your pot mug etc any soot will come off lots easier when cleaning

Very nice solution Ernie - not having to take any sticks from the bush helps the natural eco system 😀

I got the new one with the little grill and absolutely love it . I also use it as a wind screen for my little Colman gas stove and full tank or a trangia stove ,

glad you're back. that was awesome.

I’ve had one for a few years now and love it. Holding up better than expected.

Had one for years… love it!

Love it Ernie!

I was struggling with justifying a Solo Stove, for a smoke-low wood option. You have fixed that for me, thank you.

I use 5 gal bucket with a lid for my smoker pellets. Getting pellets for my stove.

I use my wood gasifier camping stove quite a bit 🤣 even managed to cook bacon and eggs one morning when the power had failed during the night and was still out that morning, I was sat on the patio eating breakfast and my neighbours from the apartment building asked if I could boil some water for them to have drinks, I put on the old whistling camp tea kettle and said "ya might hear when it's ready" they asked me why I had the stove and I just said "I like camping and fishing, gotta have a way to warm up and boil water out in the countryside"

Thank you for the idea.

Got one as a present a few days ago and thought it was a simple paint bucket stove...... No way as that double wall air circulator brings on a whole new concept that i honestly never thought about...... I really like this thing

Awesome Doc! I think this stove and fuel combo is a great budget heating and cooking system to keep in the car as part of a bug out bag. Great idea.

$19.07 today with all the extras, including shipping. I couldn’t resist!

That was a truly impressive gasifier flame. I have the Lixada, which I like very much. Two reasons why I would buy the Lixada over the Ohuhu: (1) Lixada has cross-pieces that are more stable for the pot and allow the use of a smaller pot; and (2) There's an opening to feed the fire without taking the pot off. If you use a Swedish fire torch type set up with the wood the flame lasts about 30 minutes. The wood pellets are convenient though.

@btrswt35

Жыл бұрын

That feed port is a great option!

@bradfarrahgerwing154

Жыл бұрын

I ordered the largest lixada stainless knock off of the Emberlite....after my truck got broken into and 3000 dollars of fishing and camping stuff was stolen I like the lixada but wish I still had my titanium emberlite....... cant afford it now

Pellets for pellet grills add a nice flavor variety, especially if you use the grill option. I'd avoid the heating kind for cooking.

Thanks for the tip!! Great video.

I love cooking over fire and never thought about using pellets with my Solo stove. Great idea.

If you plan on cooking directly over the flame, consider the wood you select. I'd recommend hardwood pellets for a pellet bbq.

So glad you are back doing videos. I have not seen this stove before nor using wood pellets. Much appreciated ...

Nice to have you back

Great video , so true you don't have to spend a fortune. I bought a tiny pocket twig stove off eBay for AU$14 , it fits a trangia spirit burner, has solid fuel plate plus can support a billy on its side as a tiny oven. Firebox has awesome products but out of my budget for now. Love this gasifier though will definitely look into getting one in the future 😊

Nice to see you back, even with me being 75 yrs old you have new info. I must have 20 stoves stowed everywhere.still look for a new style or design.

Based on some of your older videos I decided to buy this stove. Received it a couple days ago. Was wondering how well pellets would work. Thanks for this and all your other videos.

I have a stove like this and they are great to have. They work very well. Thanks and take care.

I have that stove and have had it for several years also. I don't use it often, but it still remains one of my favorites.

Welcome back Ernie.. Nice information, as always

Thanks man. Always learn and enjoy.

I store my pellets in a Lowe's 5 gallon bucket. I also bought an adapter lid which seals and has a screw on lid. With my southern humidity, they stay nice and dry. Yet I still enjoy filling it with small branches and twigs. Seems to burn longer that way as well. Great stove!

This is great! Thank you for sharing. I’ll be buying it all soon to be prepared.

I started using that exact system over 6 years ago. I love it.

Great stove . First one I bought when thinking about emergency stoves about 8 years ago.

I liked your Coleman military stove pot measure for the wood pellets!

When I first saw this video, I love it, the pellet idea. I couldn't watch the whole video, because I was late for work. Today I saw a busted bag of pellets on clearance in Walmart and bought it. Search for your video and watch the whole thing, love it even more. I do have firewood outside, but it's always important to have more than one plan, just in case one fails. Or, just for for quicker camp cooking.

Great video & stove!!! Got one after your first video on the stove. Live in the country and try to bring it with me on my work around the farm. Thanks for the video. Always good.

Thank you for this review. I bought one a very long time ago ($12) and added a grate ($2) shortly afterward. Both are still going strong.

Thanks Ernie, I'll be getting one , a cool stove and budget freindly.

Didn't realise that the big hardware chain here in Australia stocked wood pellets,( I just checked ). I'll definitely give it a go with my little lixada stove and my IKEA utensil strainer stick stove. Thanks.

@MikeJones-xw3te

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that a hardware chain carries wood pellets in Australia. I'm in WA so just trying to find out which one, Bunnings or Mitre 10? I'm just waiting for my stove to arrive then I'll grab the pellets. Cheers mate.

@alpinealpine2793

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeJones-xw3te I looked up Bunnings online. I'm in Sydney, so as we both know that means we might still have to do some hunting to get them.

@MikeJones-xw3te

Жыл бұрын

@@alpinealpine2793 I'll let you know how I go sourcing the pellets. Might get some before fire bans take effect and no naked flames are allowed.

@MikeJones-xw3te

Жыл бұрын

Location wood pellets at one of our local Bunnings. Grabbed 2 x 5kg bags @ $20 each. Should last me a bloody long time.

@MikeJones-xw3te

Жыл бұрын

See my message blow.

It does make a beautiful flame.

Great video Ernie! I'm convinced. I have a wood pellet smoker, so I always have pellets around. Don't let the negative people get you down. I look forward to your videos, keep up the good work!

Lovely to have you back again making videos. This one has prompted me to go and dig out my Lixada version of this and have a go with some wood pellet cat litter I have in the garage. Keep up the great work - but at your own pace 😀

Excellent video. I just purchased this stove about a week ago after watching your earlier review. We heat our home with wood pellets already and this is a perfect addition to our camping gear. Thanks so much for the videos

I bought this stove and some pellets after your first video about it years ago and to this day it's still my favorite wood stove. Thank you for the excellent content as always

Another great video. Thanks. Loved the part where you called out the trolls lol. They already don’t like it 15 seconds in haha.

Muchas Gracias Doc, I just ordered me one.

I love this!

I too agree that the Firebox Gen2 Titanium stove (kit) is my all time favorite twig stove!!

Awesome thank you

Love these videos of yours, awesome. Greetings from Sweden!

I bought one of these stoves about 10 years ago. This little stove works great. I love the idea of using small sticks to heat up water and cook food easily and store the stove away in compact package. TY MH

Seen your review of this stove a couple years ago. It has been a well used favorite of mine. Tried wood pellets this spring. Just awesome. Pots get a little sooty though. No big deal. Nothing that can't be cleaned off later on. Thanks for the video ..

A Great little stove your bang on.

nice budget option for sure.

Great Stove and review

I have a version of this type of stove and I LOVE it. The only thing is I will need to get some of that starter stuff you used. I sometimes have problems starting the fire. Still I love this type of stove. Thanx for the video.

I love this video!

I never thought about using pellets. GREAT idea!!!!!!

Loved it Ernie!! So good seeing you back on the videos; hope all is well! I bought Solo Stoves when they were first coming out and at a much more reasonable cost but this Ohuhu has them beat for being able to burn pellets. I would have to cut a heavy mesh screen to place in the bottom of the Solo to be able to burn pellets effectively. Amazon is selling this cute little baby for less than $20 right now!! Best wishes! Jeff

Yep those are cool stoves never tried the wood pellets gonna get some sometime. Here at the house I have so many backups never thought about it much. Have fun stay safe.

Excellent video. I like the simplicity. I'm adding one to my kit. Thanks. 🤝🤝👍👍🇺🇸

I got a similar model for $9 at a thrift shop. Has set legs on top instead of folding and has a decent size for small pots. Also able to top feed once started. Haven't used pellet fuel yet, but it's a decent little stove.

looks like a very awesome stove, Its in my cart right now ! LOL Thank you for the video !

Nice video. Thnx much, simple way explaining things. I have one like that, great ideas on wood pellets. Way to go when looking for simple.

I have had one of those stoves for a long time.. this helped me %100 so i dont have to chop wood to use it!!

Great idea! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I have a Tomshoo stove very similar to the Ohuhu. I like the Ohuhu has flip out pot stand, versus Tomshoo has cross pieces. However Tomshoo does has open slot you can feed wood. Anyway, I have 50lb wood pellets that I use when I don't want to bother with feeding wood. Super reliable way to have fire, ss you say for cooking, heat, boiling water, or just to watch fire. Thanks for great easy to have simple, efficient cheap way to have fire. Love it! Thanks Ernie!

Nice to see your Back on KZread thanks and great video 👍 thanks

Awesome.

Good review, neat little stove! This stove and a bag of pellets would be perfect for packing for motorcycle touring/camping. Might have to pick one up! 👍