Finally received delivery of my Bushbuddy,after 34 weeks, the company was great to work with. They let me know about the lead time so I already knew it wouldn’t be in my hands for a while. I have only used it a few times, but so far I am very impressed. ! Cheers
This is the best demo of the Bushbuddy stove, IMO. Others show sawn off prepped hunks of wood. But for me the advantage of a twig stove is that I don't have to prep fuel. Thanks for showing it fueled by hand-snapped, found twigs!
Hiking In Finland wrote an article about Fritz around 2009 which was how I discovered the company initially. I am glad that he had an apprentice to continue on making the stoves as they are no doubt the best out there.
I also have the Ultra built by the original guy. I hiked the AT with it and consider it a treasure. It has never let me down and I have never wanted for fuel.. Never been unable to start a fire in it even under wet conditions. It also makes a great mini campfire by putting in thicker longer pieces of wood vertically.
Good to hear your experiences align with mine! When I first purchased the BB I got it for the VT Long Trail. Although I did not through hike the entirety I did the northernmost 100 mi.
I have an BB Ultra as well, yay! I keep mine in an Backpacking Light 1100 mug/pot; it fits like a glove. I also have the Companion burner that uses alcohol for fuel. All three components make an awesome kit. Thanks for sharing!
Ever tried using wood pellets? It can be called "cheating", but you get some serious BTU'S. (Even just to get a base of coals going if dry wood is hard to come by). Just a sandwich bag of pellets (like 8oz) would probably get you three full boils. Great video man.
I haven't tried wood pellets. Without every trying them I would say that my reason for not using would simply be having to transport them as added pack weight. However, I think your idea of using them as a method of creating a coal base is an interesting one. I'll ask my buddy who heats with a pellet stove to give me a handful of pellets and I'll try them out! Thanks!
I have quite a collection of backpacking stoves. Some of my favorites are the Bushcraft Essentials Titanium LF, the Bushbox Titanium Nano in the X-Case, and finally, the Bushbuddy! Hey, thanks for the great video.
I've got a small collection myself haha. My only other wood burner currently is the Titanium Caldera Sidewinder which I use both with wood and alcohol. I've considered the Firebox Nano and Emberlit FireAnt as well but I really like the secondary combustion of the Bushbuddy. I appreciate you watching.
The lid is from Four Dog Stove, another great USA wood stove company. The lid is very nice, especially compared to the stock SP900 lid/frypan which is relatively pointless. The Solo Stove is the same great design as the BB, just a bit heavier and imported, but still a solid choice no doubt!
So there is a new model out called the Bush Buddy Mini. It has the same capacity as the regular model, but doesn't have the bottom floorplate making it a little over 2oz lighter than the original coming in at 4.2 oz. - 4.5 oz. it can fit in a 900ml pot. So weight wise its right there with a ti firebox nano, but its a wood gas stove. Also since it doesn't have the floorplate, you could probably expect a longer burn time. I've yet to see anyone on youtube do a review of the stove though. New stove is only $85
I want the mini. Based on my experience with the Bush Buddy I think the mini is a good design and do not see any real performance downsides. However, my Bush Buddy only weighs 4.9oz so the Mini does not offer enough weight savings for me to go out and buy it immediately.
@@AtomicBleach If Suluk46 adopts this "mini" open bottom configuration to his UNA stove I think I would probably get one of those to try out. Much more expensive but considerable weight savings over the BB.
@@christiandenniston7177 if you go that route definitely post up a review video. To many of us the $200 price tag is a bit steep. I'm sure he makes quality stoves.
Are you referring to the embers or to the body of the bushbuddy? The embers take around 15 minutes to burn up and cool down. However if I am in a rush I will tip the embers out of the stove and use water to put them out. The metal of the bushbuddy then cools down within a couple of minutes.
Yes, without Bushbuddy solo stove would not exist, if you catch my drift. However, The solo stove is nearly double the weight of the Bushbuddy and the Bushbuddy is handmade in the USA.
@@christiandenniston7177 I still have and use mine which was still made in Canada. I now consider it a collector's item. Proud to own it. The original maker never had a patent from what I understand. Sad.
@@michaelsupple6081 That's impression I had as well for the patent. I too consider mine a special piece and actually have it displayed on a shelf when I'm not using it! Haha. I get a great sense of satisfaction every time I use it.
I ain’t a scientist! However, If you like very detailed ‘scientific’ data and analysis of backpacking products I recommend checking out BackpackingLights articles.
Finally received delivery of my Bushbuddy,after 34 weeks, the company was great to work with. They let me know about the lead time so I already knew it wouldn’t be in my hands for a while. I have only used it a few times, but so far I am very impressed. ! Cheers
This is the best demo of the Bushbuddy stove, IMO. Others show sawn off prepped hunks of wood. But for me the advantage of a twig stove is that I don't have to prep fuel. Thanks for showing it fueled by hand-snapped, found twigs!
Thank you! I just grab a couple handfuls of sticks, very little prep time involved at all.
The original Bush Buddy was made by Fritz in Canada in his off-grid cabin. Fritz retired so his apprentice makes them in Alaska now.
Hiking In Finland wrote an article about Fritz around 2009 which was how I discovered the company initially. I am glad that he had an apprentice to continue on making the stoves as they are no doubt the best out there.
Same same, many years of great use with the snowpeak pot. I store a light alcohol stove in it too.
Great video, cannot wait for my BB to come in.
I also have the Ultra built by the original guy. I hiked the AT with it and consider it a treasure. It has never let me down and I have never wanted for fuel.. Never been unable to start a fire in it even under wet conditions. It also makes a great mini campfire by putting in thicker longer pieces of wood vertically.
Good to hear your experiences align with mine! When I first purchased the BB I got it for the VT Long Trail. Although I did not through hike the entirety I did the northernmost 100 mi.
I have an BB Ultra as well, yay! I keep mine in an Backpacking Light 1100 mug/pot; it fits like a glove. I also have the Companion burner that uses alcohol for fuel. All three components make an awesome kit. Thanks for sharing!
What is the companion burner for the BB?
Denniston Co. ..wood gaz stoves .com companion burner
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I have also a bushbuddy 👍😉
Ever tried using wood pellets? It can be called "cheating", but you get some serious BTU'S. (Even just to get a base of coals going if dry wood is hard to come by). Just a sandwich bag of pellets (like 8oz) would probably get you three full boils. Great video man.
I haven't tried wood pellets. Without every trying them I would say that my reason for not using would simply be having to transport them as added pack weight. However, I think your idea of using them as a method of creating a coal base is an interesting one. I'll ask my buddy who heats with a pellet stove to give me a handful of pellets and I'll try them out! Thanks!
these stoves are not desighn with wood pelets.But the best fuel for these stoves is fat wood
Be sure the twigs don't go passed the secondary combustion holes. That way you will be smokeless, and will have a cleaner burn.
I have quite a collection of backpacking stoves. Some of my favorites are the Bushcraft Essentials Titanium LF, the Bushbox Titanium Nano in the X-Case, and finally, the Bushbuddy! Hey, thanks for the great video.
I've got a small collection myself haha. My only other wood burner currently is the Titanium Caldera Sidewinder which I use both with wood and alcohol. I've considered the Firebox Nano and Emberlit FireAnt as well but I really like the secondary combustion of the Bushbuddy. I appreciate you watching.
Where did u get the lid for the SP900?
Cool that you have an original Bush Buddy. I have a Solo Stove. I love it.
The lid is from Four Dog Stove, another great USA wood stove company. The lid is very nice, especially compared to the stock SP900 lid/frypan which is relatively pointless. The Solo Stove is the same great design as the BB, just a bit heavier and imported, but still a solid choice no doubt!
Great review thanks
So there is a new model out called the Bush Buddy Mini. It has the same capacity as the regular model, but doesn't have the bottom floorplate making it a little over 2oz lighter than the original coming in at 4.2 oz. - 4.5 oz. it can fit in a 900ml pot. So weight wise its right there with a ti firebox nano, but its a wood gas stove. Also since it doesn't have the floorplate, you could probably expect a longer burn time. I've yet to see anyone on youtube do a review of the stove though. New stove is only $85
I want the mini. Based on my experience with the Bush Buddy I think the mini is a good design and do not see any real performance downsides. However, my Bush Buddy only weighs 4.9oz so the Mini does not offer enough weight savings for me to go out and buy it immediately.
@@christiandenniston7177 you have their ultra variant right?
@@AtomicBleach Yeah at the time I purchased it it was called the Bush Buddy Ultra. I'm not sure if their current models have changed in any way.
@@AtomicBleach If Suluk46 adopts this "mini" open bottom configuration to his UNA stove I think I would probably get one of those to try out. Much more expensive but considerable weight savings over the BB.
@@christiandenniston7177 if you go that route definitely post up a review video. To many of us the $200 price tag is a bit steep. I'm sure he makes quality stoves.
Where can I buy one of these stoves?
Bushbuddy stoves have their own website where they sell them direct. Still handmade in the USA!
Question. Does anybody have an idea on what the cool down time is for a Bushbuddy? If so, what's an average time?
Are you referring to the embers or to the body of the bushbuddy? The embers take around 15 minutes to burn up and cool down. However if I am in a rush I will tip the embers out of the stove and use water to put them out. The metal of the bushbuddy then cools down within a couple of minutes.
@@christiandenniston7177 Thanks. I have ordered one and was concerned about pack up time. That's very helpful. And thanks for the video's.
Is this stove like a solo stove?
Yes, without Bushbuddy solo stove would not exist, if you catch my drift. However, The solo stove is nearly double the weight of the Bushbuddy and the Bushbuddy is handmade in the USA.
@@christiandenniston7177 I still have and use mine which was still made in Canada. I now consider it a collector's item. Proud to own it. The original maker never had a patent from what I understand. Sad.
@@michaelsupple6081 That's impression I had as well for the patent. I too consider mine a special piece and actually have it displayed on a shelf when I'm not using it! Haha. I get a great sense of satisfaction every time I use it.
Solo stove copied the design from bushbuddy who didnt copyright their invention. Sad but still legal.
@@caffiend. Yes that was also my understanding. I feel privileged to own one of the originals.
Isn't made of titanium???
You have cut the best part out. You removed science and left us with an opinion.
I ain’t a scientist! However, If you like very detailed ‘scientific’ data and analysis of backpacking products I recommend checking out BackpackingLights articles.