Just received my Gen 2 firebox last week. Cannot wait to use it when i take my daughter out for some hiking and camping trips. Very pleased with the quility of the stove.
You did a good demo of the Firebox, the grate that fits down into the Firebox also works well with charcoal on top of it, you can adjust it up or down as needed, again a good demonstration, no fuss just cook on the Firebox
Great looking food. You did a wonderful job highlighting the Firebox. Superb. I've been know. To make a few meals myself on a stove or two. I enjoyed it.
It is extremely heavy. A titanium version is long overdue. I love my nano but leave my original Firebox at home most of the time. Of course I just love the titanium stuff. My Heavy Cover canteen is one of my favorite pieces of kit.
Like you, I think the two Firebox Stoves are the most versatile! I have both in titanium. The Bushbox LF in titanium, however, runs a close second in my mind.
Older vid but thanks LS...nice job ta boot! You got the missus sold on it, and was wondering since my HC canteen just came in the mail today. ~ oh yeah, ya made her hungry too. tips me hat ~
I love my gen 2 firebox stove too! Very versatile. I couldn't see the brand of your bag. It's nice and I'd like to research it because I want to buy a new one. Thanks in advance!
Good review. You didn't pull out a shiny, new unused Firebox and fumble around trying open it up. Then you actually showed how well it works from experience.
Very nice review. Got the gen1. Thinking maybe feting the Gen2 now with the added feed holes on the sides. Also considering the bushbox-xl titanium, but find it rather expensive.
Living high my friend, living high. West coast or East coast salmon?? My wife gave me a Gen2 Firebox at Christmas. My favourite stove. It is a little heavy but that is made up for in versatility. Thanks for sharing
Gotta love the no pot cooking. I must show this video to my husband, he will want this for Father's Day! Trust me, that Trout will sell him on that stove! I sure was drooling for everything you cooked, even the marshmallow cocoa. Btw, that fish seasoning looked great. What kind (brand) was it?
nice stove i like the dampener idea and the ease of set up ! lot of options . i like the grill plate ! and the fish looked really good great video Ben atb john
I just purchased one of these. It arrived today but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. How long does it take this stove to cool off sufficiently to pack up into your pack?
I love my gen2.I have a whole series on my channel dedicated to the firebox.Ben when are you going camping again man!I've been watching your other channel alot!good stuff I love seeing the gear being used.I just picked up the whole Geigerrig system filter and pack strap also a few anker products upon watching your reviews.If you don't review it,it's usually not worth buying!looking forward to more as always.Take care. Bird.
Ben, love your videos. I am also from Michigan (South East) and haven't been able to find places to hike that allow fires on the ground, in biostoves, etc. Any advice for finding areas to hike around here where I can use one of those? Thanks!
Have you ever had any problems with the hinges freezing in the winter? One of their competitors who make a slot-together stove claims one of the advantages of their stove is no hinges as hinges freeze up during the winter. I have seen you use the stove a lot during the winter and you have never mentioned this as a problem, but was just wondering if you have ever had or heard of an issue.
You weren't out in that crazy wind storms a couple days ago were you? if so you're hardcore dude! it got pretty nuts in Ann Arbor ... tree fell on my dad's house!
You can buy it directly from Firebox, or you can buy it in hardware stores in the 'plumbing supplies' section. Plumbers use it for a heat shield when soldering.
Great video but dang man, you used a TON of fire starter! Steve only uses like 1/8 of one of those circles! Haha just trying to save you money. Keep up the good vids!
Nathaniel Smith the first time I used my chicom knockoff stick stove I put WAY too much fat wood in it to start things off. It was impressive 🤣 I used a couple of chicom knock offs for about a year and FINALLY bought my GEN2 Firebox a couple of weeks ago. I swear the other stoves are not in the same league. Steve’s stove kicks ass all day every day 👍🇺🇸
Good job on the demo Ben. Stove looks like a winner! Boy that salmon sure looked tasty. I laughed at myself when you said "there goes the wind", I thought u said "there's goes the win ", because as u said that u had gotten a nice piece of fish that was a lil charred in all the goodness ! lol ;)
A $60 hobo stove? C'mon man. The sales pitches, from all of these "survival" channels, are getting old. I'm sure you're a nice guy and all, but JC. Folks, go get yourself a pineapple can and a slightly smaller tomato sauce can from Walmart, a few stainless tent pegs, drill a few holes, and voila. The cans even nest, and you can fill them with food or tinder. Amazing.
Living Survival I don't need to make a video. There are about 8,000 videos about hobo stoves. I sincerely apologize for venting on your channel, but I'm currently subscribed to about 25 guys, that started out with really cool vids, with unique survival perspectives and hints, hacks or tricks, who have all succumbed to the Amazon kickback. All, offering very little of anything anymore, other than a sales pitch, and oddly enough picking up a degree of condescension along the way. I have been watching survival and prepping vids for well over 10 years. I just miss the good ole' days.
I hear ya, no problem venting here. I don't delete comments like some others do. Firebox isn't available on Amazon and made in the USA. It's a good product. I've reviewed many good stoves and yep you can certainly make your own. My job to show what is out there though. Hopefully my audience can see that I put effort into researching products and show a mix of high quality items in all price ranges instead of accepting the hundreds of Amazon offers for products nobody has heard of. I've done a few random videos of things I thought were quality enough to showcase but I agree there are a lot of channels using Amazon crap for filler or for profit.
I just bought everything on their site besides the baking kit, as I'm a solo person. I also bought my brother a G2.
My absolute favorite piece of kit.
Just received my Gen 2 firebox last week. Cannot wait to use it when i take my daughter out for some hiking and camping trips. Very pleased with the quility of the stove.
will last a long time for sure.
You did a good demo of the Firebox, the grate that fits down into the Firebox also works well with charcoal on top of it, you can adjust it up or down as needed, again a good demonstration, no fuss just cook on the Firebox
good to know, thanks.
Dang...I could almost taste that fantastic meal you prepared. Great video and cool stove. Thanks for the info.
thanks Jack.
Great video. What little bottles do you use for your condiments? You have a nice set up
I have both the gen 2 SS-5' & the SS-Nano, both are great stoves!
Great looking food. You did a wonderful job highlighting the Firebox. Superb. I've been know. To make a few meals myself on a stove or two. I enjoyed it.
thanks for watching.
It is extremely heavy. A titanium version is long overdue. I love my nano but leave my original Firebox at home most of the time. Of course I just love the titanium stuff. My Heavy Cover canteen is one of my favorite pieces of kit.
Like you, I think the two Firebox Stoves are the most versatile! I have both in titanium. The Bushbox LF in titanium, however, runs a close second in my mind.
Good looking meal!! That's stove is bad to the ass!! I like the fact that you can bake with the zebra pot! Keep up the keeping on!!
I definitely have to try that!
Older vid but thanks LS...nice job ta boot! You got the missus sold on it, and was wondering since my HC canteen just came in the mail today. ~ oh yeah, ya made her hungry too.
tips me hat ~
Great video. Meal looked good. Thanks for showing stove in action.
thanks for watching.
I love my gen 2 firebox stove too! Very versatile. I couldn't see the brand of your bag. It's nice and I'd like to research it because I want to buy a new one. Thanks in advance!
GO back a few videos. Savotta pack.
Thank you!!!
Good review. You didn't pull out a shiny, new unused Firebox and fumble around trying open it up. Then you actually showed how well it works from experience.
this is my second or third one so I have a bit of experience yes. i did a torture test on it a few years ago.
That's a pretty impressive stove. Extremely versatile.
agreed. and the gen 2 offers much more versatility than the original. i had.
Sold. I'm buying one on Saturday.
Very nice review. Got the gen1. Thinking maybe feting the Gen2 now with the added feed holes on the sides. Also considering the bushbox-xl titanium, but find it rather expensive.
Love the review and video, I love the back pack where can I find one
Nice stove, I've got my D of E expedition tomorrow so this has gotten me in the mood
Living high my friend, living high. West coast or East coast salmon?? My wife gave me a Gen2 Firebox at Christmas. My favourite stove. It is a little heavy but that is made up for in versatility. Thanks for sharing
I like the wood/ or trangia option
Looks like a winner. Definitely like the improvements
Very good review. Hands down the best portable wood burning stove. How does it do with just charcoal?
never tried it with anything but wood since wherever I go around here it is always available. I imagine it would do just fine.
Great video as always. What knife were you using?
Gotta love the no pot cooking. I must show this video to my husband, he will want this for Father's Day! Trust me, that Trout will sell him on that stove! I sure was drooling for everything you cooked, even the marshmallow cocoa. Btw, that fish seasoning looked great. What kind (brand) was it?
I like those new accessories! Great looking food BTW! Thanks Ben.
Great video thanks. What's your opinion of this stove vs the gasifier stoves like the solo, debating which type to get?
I love that stove so much I own 2 lol When we go camping...you're cooking ;) That looked amazing Ben!
A feast between the two of us.
What pot and lid were you using there? I like what it can do. A perfect fit for the stove.
keith titanium, a few videos back.
Living Survival Thanks for the response.
Good vid, I like the Firebox stove. would opt for a pot over the aluminum.
nice stove i like the dampener idea and the ease of set up ! lot of options .
i like the grill plate !
and the fish looked really good
great video Ben
atb john
thanks john.
I have the vargo firebox grill and love it. I would love to see you review it Ben....
Have the stove and love it. Really does a nice job. Thanks for the video. Take care, Al
thanks Al.
I just purchased one of these. It arrived today but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. How long does it take this stove to cool off sufficiently to pack up into your pack?
I love my gen2.I have a whole series on my channel dedicated to the firebox.Ben when are you going camping again man!I've been watching your other channel alot!good stuff I love seeing the gear being used.I just picked up the whole Geigerrig system filter and pack strap also a few anker products upon watching your reviews.If you don't review it,it's usually not worth buying!looking forward to more as always.Take care. Bird.
Chris and I are supposed to go this week.
Steve at Firebox Stove has some of the best cooking videos. You have done him justice with this.
i watch them all!
That grill plate looks bend from the heat? Stove looks awesome, but maybe material to thin?
it does, you can bend it back.
I have the Nano with the leather pouch based on your previous video. Nice setup. Maybe I need the bigger Gen 2?
if you don't mind the weight it is another great stove from them.
Nice stove. Being able to get accessories is nice. Thank you for the review
Ben, love your videos. I am also from Michigan (South East) and haven't been able to find places to hike that allow fires on the ground, in biostoves, etc. Any advice for finding areas to hike around here where I can use one of those? Thanks!
Typically state parks will allow camp stoves. I'm outside Detroit and just have to make due.
Have you ever had any problems with the hinges freezing in the winter? One of their competitors who make a slot-together stove claims one of the advantages of their stove is no hinges as hinges freeze up during the winter. I have seen you use the stove a lot during the winter and you have never mentioned this as a problem, but was just wondering if you have ever had or heard of an issue.
Nope, never had that issue.
Awesome review 👏 food looking amazing. I just got one of these stoves i like ut alot
Thank you
Okay now that looked good Ben! Awesome stove too. Now I'm hungry at 0230 in the morning hahaha
Well this demo sold some Fireboxes!
Great video. And the food looks delicious! You took away my doubts on what stove to buy. Subscribed!
Great review Ben, my favorite stove, you inspired our dinner! I got the Zebra pot w/the accessories, love it. God Bless, Shalom.
was a great day out for sure. a little cold but ah well, beats the couch.
That GEKKO is soooooooo nice!!! 🔪 Love it 🔶
Me too!
Hey Ben, great review. You eat better in the woods than I do at home! What knife were you using?
steel will gekko.
great video!! what pack are you using??
savotta mini jaakarii
You weren't out in that crazy wind storms a couple days ago were you? if so you're hardcore dude! it got pretty nuts in Ann Arbor ... tree fell on my dad's house!
Nope, I was inside that day.
Living Survival It got pretty crazy out there!
Great product and great video! After seeing a few of your vids I just had to hit that subscribe button. 👍🏼👍🏼
nice video, thanks!
have you tried to use the evernew titanium alcohol burner in the firebox instead of the trangia?
nope, always enough wood around me so I don't need to carry alcohol.
That salmon looks tasteful... Ben, any recommendation where to buy the carbon felt ?
You can buy it directly from Firebox, or you can buy it in hardware stores in the 'plumbing supplies' section. Plumbers use it for a heat shield when soldering.
John Campbell thanks
Nice video! I could almost smell & taste your meal, it looks delicious :) yum!
Nice review on the stove! Good cook on the fish!
thanks...i need to try some more things on it.
I am in full agreement, a titanium firebox nano is on it's way as I type!
Nice, enjoy!
I'm getting this no doubt about it
DO IT!
Great video but dang man, you used a TON of fire starter! Steve only uses like 1/8 of one of those circles! Haha just trying to save you money. Keep up the good vids!
LOL.. was just thinking the same thing.... unless you are Steve who gets it for free... YIKES!!!
Nathaniel Smith the first time I used my chicom knockoff stick stove I put WAY too much fat wood in it to start things off. It was impressive 🤣
I used a couple of chicom knock offs for about a year and FINALLY bought my GEN2 Firebox a couple of weeks ago. I swear the other stoves are not in the same league. Steve’s stove kicks ass all day every day 👍🇺🇸
love the video going to consider getting the stove
08:58 was that a scorpion? It moved from right to left
Rahul Bose It was a leaf.
@@Mat-kr1nf yeah right.. Imagine babes
I like the Bushbox from Bushcraft Essentials war more. But great video
A good stove but the firebox is superior IMO
That is a sweet ass little stove right there man nice review
thanks for the comment. enjoy your weekend.
Living Survival you as well
That was a better cooking 🍳 vid than ur firebox torture test for the first gen. Box. Lol
lol, yeah, the other test was more for the stove than the food.
Love this stove!
Me too.
Another great review
That looked tasty :)
it was SLAMMIN!
Damn....you can come cook for me anytime! LOL
great review !
Yum! Nice vid
Delicious!
I'm hungry now!
EAT!
8:04 DID YOU ASSUME THE FISH'S GENDER!?!?!?!?! YOU ARE GOING TO HELL!!!!!!!
Did you assume that was a Fish and not a stunning and brave water rainbow?
looks great
thanks for the comment Paul.
Good job on the demo Ben. Stove looks like a winner! Boy that salmon sure looked tasty. I laughed at myself when you said "there goes the wind", I thought u said "there's goes the win ", because as u said that u had gotten a nice piece of fish that was a lil charred in all the goodness ! lol ;)
haha.
how hard is it to carry a real knife and fork? that spork is ridiculous
👍👍👍
please save the animals under the box, theare brenningk
A $60 hobo stove? C'mon man. The sales pitches, from all of these "survival" channels, are getting old. I'm sure you're a nice guy and all, but JC. Folks, go get yourself a pineapple can and a slightly smaller tomato sauce can from Walmart, a few stainless tent pegs, drill a few holes, and voila. The cans even nest, and you can fill them with food or tinder. Amazing.
i'm sure you have a video on it and how well it works, how efficient it is and how well it packs.
Living Survival I don't need to make a video. There are about 8,000 videos about hobo stoves. I sincerely apologize for venting on your channel, but I'm currently subscribed to about 25 guys, that started out with really cool vids, with unique survival perspectives and hints, hacks or tricks, who have all succumbed to the Amazon kickback. All, offering very little of anything anymore, other than a sales pitch, and oddly enough picking up a degree of condescension along the way. I have been watching survival and prepping vids for well over 10 years. I just miss the good ole' days.
I hear ya, no problem venting here. I don't delete comments like some others do. Firebox isn't available on Amazon and made in the USA. It's a good product. I've reviewed many good stoves and yep you can certainly make your own. My job to show what is out there though. Hopefully my audience can see that I put effort into researching products and show a mix of high quality items in all price ranges instead of accepting the hundreds of Amazon offers for products nobody has heard of. I've done a few random videos of things I thought were quality enough to showcase but I agree there are a lot of channels using Amazon crap for filler or for profit.
First to finally make a comment!
Awesome Video Ben, Looks like a good little robust stove
I love this stove, just too bad it weighs 2 pounds.
They now come in titanium so weigh half the weight but cost twice as much.
@@Martian74
Thanx for letting me know that. I will go and give them another look. Cheers.