Autumnprepper I have the rocket stove I won from BCtruck's contest a year or two ago and that's the one I've been using. The Silverfire looks to be very popular lately for some reason.
Excellent advice! Have learned the hard way more than once, that it takes hands-on practice to perfect skills with many things. That's especially true when working with wood fires for cooking. There's an "art" to it that can't be learned simply by watching or reading instructions. As budget permits, plan to own both the SilverFire Survivor and the Hunter. Each has their unique advantages. Starting with the Survivor because of the side fuel feed, since canning will be one of the uses for it. For long sessions, don't have to lift the canner to refuel. OTOH, the Hunter not only can be used indoors, the design lends itself to HOT FAST cooking, with minimal fuel. Stir frying is one of the best ways to make a little bit of meat feed a bunch of people. As long as there's some vegetables & perhaps rice to go with the meat. Good point about water. I recommend that everyone make sure they have a large stock pot, even a waterbath canner, to heat water, when the need arises. Personally like a canner because of its size and shape. Multi-function, too. Biomass - Amazing what these stoves can burn, as long as it is dry. As you said, pine cones. And, especially small limbs and twigs that are ideal for this type stove. Just keeping that area behind you free from small fallen limbs, allows you to build a large stockpile of free fuel. Break it down, as collected, for compact storage in 5 gallon buckets, plastic bins and even a dog house sized wood shed. Like corn on the cob? Save the cobs and dry them for fuel. Shucks, too. Woody stalks from tall dry weeds, river cane (reeds), sweet gum tree balls, dry leaves from magnolia trees (mixed with other fuels), non-treated scrap wood from cabinet shops & construction sites, ---- the list can go on. If you have access to a chop saw (powered mitre saw) you can make quick work of cutting a good supply of those long pieces of wood down to size. Then, splitting (battoning) them down further, will give greater control over your fire. Both in terms of heat needed and quantity actually used. That's what I plan to do with some of our stashed fireplace wood, when we get the Hunter. With wood already prepped, no worries in an emergency. Plus, more likely to get the hands-on practice needed so I don't burn the biscuits baked in a Colman camp oven sitting on top. :-) Thanks for sharing.
weird, did not show up in my subscription list, but showed up in my recommended list. Great video, looks very compact for what it can do, and very stable!
Awesome job thanks so much for the review something I need to look into I have a small military stove which uses a number of fuels for backpacking but this is great for around home or at the camp thanks
Thanks for the review- I am hungry now- lol. I have been looking for a tiny stove to heat up a small 20' monolithic dome home. Do you think the Chimney takes care of the smoke enough for indoor use? thanks
Excellent video! Do you prefer the hunter or the rocket stove more? I am interested, too, to see read about the different between Silverfire and Stovetec products.
Silverfire is much lighter and we think easier to use. Check them out at The Sustainable Preparedness Expo in Portland Sunday, May 18th. Todd has a great product!
Great video Doc! Just curious about the level of heat that radiates from the stove itself. Would it be sufficient to keep a small shelter warm while cooking? Looks like a great design.
Mark - Good question. I know the stove is insulated and per the website description not designed as a primary heat source . . . plus it was rather cool out so I didn't get a sense of that aspect. Sounds like more testing is in order to get that datapoint! Thanks for watching.
It's likely a "top down" burning stove as many of these are. Pile it up with loose sticks and light the TOP with some alcohol fuel to start it......not paper at the bottom.
Is it possible to adjust heat on this device? Great vid, thanks! Also, FYI - the links you have in the description to box.com and plus.google.com don't work. Or, maybe only certain people have access.
Thank you for the kind comments. Also, thanks for the heads up on the link difficulties. I think I got them squared away now. Let me know if you have further problems.
Great stove and should be part of everyones preps. Cooking time would be the same as a one burner stove but really even heat. We took time to video each of the Breakfast items so it took about an hour total time. The enjoying, smelling and cooking was the best part. Thanks for asking!
I have moved into a travel trailer for the winter at an RV pRk in Minnesota and in the summer I will move to a great camp ground and these are great ideas for me to buy. I am looking into solar, wind, compost toilet and cooking alternatives so I can live off grid. I am 15 minutes from Minneapolis and can still enjoy city life but much cheaper.
One thing I've noticed on MOST prepper food videos, is the lack of FRUITS & VEGETABLES in the food storage plans! This concerns me greatly. I really LIKE the stove, though!
Well, this video is certainly all about the stove. I can assure you that fruits and vegetables are part of our family preparedness plan, hopefully yours as well!
Silverfire is really making a statement in this community. A lot of preppers are going this direction. Thanks for the review and some good points.
Autumnprepper I have the rocket stove I won from BCtruck's contest a year or two ago and that's the one I've been using. The Silverfire looks to be very popular lately for some reason.
Good video! I really enjoy seeing an actual meal being cooked. Tells a lot more than just heating water or coffee.
Great review! I've been looking for a good outdoor stove and this is a perfect option. Thanks Brother~
Very nice.
Excellent advice! Have learned the hard way more than once, that it takes hands-on practice to perfect skills with many things. That's especially true when working with wood fires for cooking. There's an "art" to it that can't be learned simply by watching or reading instructions.
As budget permits, plan to own both the SilverFire Survivor and the Hunter. Each has their unique advantages. Starting with the Survivor because of the side fuel feed, since canning will be one of the uses for it. For long sessions, don't have to lift the canner to refuel. OTOH, the Hunter not only can be used indoors, the design lends itself to HOT FAST cooking, with minimal fuel. Stir frying is one of the best ways to make a little bit of meat feed a bunch of people. As long as there's some vegetables & perhaps rice to go with the meat.
Good point about water. I recommend that everyone make sure they have a large stock pot, even a waterbath canner, to heat water, when the need arises. Personally like a canner because of its size and shape. Multi-function, too.
Biomass - Amazing what these stoves can burn, as long as it is dry. As you said, pine cones. And, especially small limbs and twigs that are ideal for this type stove. Just keeping that area behind you free from small fallen limbs, allows you to build a large stockpile of free fuel. Break it down, as collected, for compact storage in 5 gallon buckets, plastic bins and even a dog house sized wood shed.
Like corn on the cob? Save the cobs and dry them for fuel. Shucks, too. Woody stalks from tall dry weeds, river cane (reeds), sweet gum tree balls, dry leaves from magnolia trees (mixed with other fuels), non-treated scrap wood from cabinet shops & construction sites, ---- the list can go on.
If you have access to a chop saw (powered mitre saw) you can make quick work of cutting a good supply of those long pieces of wood down to size. Then, splitting (battoning) them down further, will give greater control over your fire. Both in terms of heat needed and quantity actually used. That's what I plan to do with some of our stashed fireplace wood, when we get the Hunter. With wood already prepped, no worries in an emergency. Plus, more likely to get the hands-on practice needed so I don't burn the biscuits baked in a Colman camp oven sitting on top. :-)
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for such a thoughtful and well stated reply!
weird, did not show up in my subscription list, but showed up in my recommended list. Great video, looks very compact for what it can do, and very stable!
Well my friend, I echo that statement . . . RUclips is just plain weird these days.
Thanks for weighing in on the comments!
Thanks for the video. Wasn't aware of this stove. Definitely something to look into.
Awesome job thanks so much for the review something I need to look into I have a small military stove which uses a number of fuels for backpacking but this is great for around home or at the camp thanks
Great video Doc. That looks to be a very good stove. Thanks
Great video. New camera? Images look super sharp!
I'm a new sub. Thanks for the video. It looks like an awesome stove. Looking at that food made me hungry :) Thanks again.
Thanks for the sub! The Silverfire Hunter indeed is an awesome stove and Beth is a great cook ;-)
Great stove
sunrise is beautiful there apparently.
i was determined to buy one this month but budget is postponing that unfortunately; but i will own one in the future.
You will not regret the purchase . . . awesome cook stove.
Great oven. In Germany it`s called Waldbeck Raketenofen
Good Video. Thx
Thanks for the review- I am hungry now- lol. I have been looking for a tiny stove to heat up a small 20' monolithic dome home. Do you think the Chimney takes care of the smoke enough for indoor use?
thanks
Turkey bacon!? Doc, I thought you were cool.. Just pulling your leg, Thanks for the great video!
That looks great! The stove doesn't look bad either! ;)
Excellent video! Do you prefer the hunter or the rocket stove more? I am interested, too, to see read about the different between Silverfire and Stovetec products.
Silverfire is much lighter and we think easier to use. Check them out at The Sustainable Preparedness Expo in Portland Sunday, May 18th. Todd has a great product!
"there might be no smoke but i bet you can smell the food for miles" said the bear.
Great video Doc! Just curious about the level of heat that radiates from the stove itself. Would it be sufficient to keep a small shelter warm while cooking? Looks like a great design.
Mark - Good question. I know the stove is insulated and per the website description not designed as a primary heat source . . . plus it was rather cool out so I didn't get a sense of that aspect. Sounds like more testing is in order to get that datapoint! Thanks for watching.
It's likely a "top down" burning stove as many of these are. Pile it up with loose sticks and light the TOP with some alcohol fuel to start it......not paper at the bottom.
Canadian approved video ;) Good choice on the maple syrup.
Is it possible to adjust heat on this device? Great vid, thanks!
Also, FYI - the links you have in the description to box.com and plus.google.com don't work. Or, maybe only certain people have access.
Thank you for the kind comments.
Also, thanks for the heads up on the link difficulties. I think I got them squared away now. Let me know if you have further problems.
Hello David hop all is well, could the stove be used as an emergency heat source as well? Thank you for the video. Loving the AMP-3 med kits!
All is well here . . . thank for the kind comments!
Great video! Can you tell me the total cooking time during your review.
Thank you and again...well done!
Great stove and should be part of everyones preps. Cooking time would be the same as a one burner stove but really even heat. We took time to video each of the Breakfast items so it took about an hour total time. The enjoying, smelling and cooking was the best part. Thanks for asking!
Very nice!!
Thank you sir!
I have moved into a travel trailer for the winter at an RV pRk in Minnesota and in the summer I will move to a great camp ground and these are great ideas for me to buy. I am looking into solar, wind, compost toilet and cooking alternatives so I can live off grid. I am 15 minutes from Minneapolis and can still enjoy city life but much cheaper.
where is the stove made? I hope in the usa.
One thing I've noticed on MOST prepper food videos, is the lack of FRUITS & VEGETABLES in the food storage plans! This concerns me greatly. I really LIKE the stove, though!
Well, this video is certainly all about the stove. I can assure you that fruits and vegetables are part of our family preparedness plan, hopefully yours as well!
Yummy, did you save me some?
Who needs electric or gas? Looks like a wonderful stove to me.....
Thanks Randy! Beth is a good cook. Matt and I were spoiled; good food and a beautiful day to sit outdoors for brunch.
Where in the USA is there large pine forests, and mountains... I wana know someone please tell me
Dang, now I am hungry.