Firebox Stove Swedish Torch Method

The Firebox Stove is a compact, lightweight, wood-burning stove for camping trips. I've used it by placing random sized sticks in the fire chamber with good results. Intrigued by the Swedish Torch method of placing a few large rounds vertically in the Firebox, I gave it a try. Here is the full length video of what it takes to set and successfully light a Swedish Torch method in the Firebox.
The video is 13 minutes long, and that is with a lot of speeding up and cutting. The Swedish Torch was not difficult to ignite, but it did take almost 30 minutes before it was burning strong. The benefit was that it burned for another 45 without needing additional fuel. That is quite lengthy for a small wood burning stove.
Using very little natural wood, all dead and laying about, producing minimal smoke once well ignited and providing enough cooking power to prepare food and hot drinks for four, the Firebox Stove is a great choice for your next camping trip.

[@Gary-ks8rz]

Good job Son. Dad is going to love your gift more with each time he uses it. It's a great stove. Pocket bellows sure makes life easier too. Nice video Dad. Happy Fathers Day this next weekend.

[@jkpinpdx]

I love my FIREBOX, I use a simple small hand-held rechargeable "Personal Fan" I purchased off of Amazon...
lasts for ever, easy to pack and will STOKE THAT FIRE like a gust of wind! This Swedish Fire method works the best for long burns.👍🏽

[@stevedespain4686]

Thanks! This swedish fire torch method does take a little time to develop your technique but once you get it figured out it's an excellent and fun way to get a lot done👍😎

[@peetsnort]

Definitely lasts longer

[@peetsnort]

I always start with a small fire and then put the loglets in upright.
So many people keep adding small twigs that just burn up too hot and too quick
Good video

[@latigomorgan]

My kids got me one of these for Christmas a couple years ago, and it is very versatile. Next thing you know, you'll be wanting to add the little compact Nano version and the highly convertible Freestyle.

[@michellebailey4769]

Handy little stove to have ! Compact and lightweight.

[@witebulb]

Great little swedish torch!

[@erlendhansen9246]

I have used swedish torch fire, with or without splitting wood. I dont like do use big logs since it takes a long time before the fire gives good heat. Smaller pices put in circle works faster. It is not difficult to get a clean fire in a oven as high as the firebox, just keep flames as low as possible.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Good advice, thanks. In this video I wanted to demonstrate the method, and the difficulty, of using the round log Swedish Stove method that is often depicted. Personally, I don’t use this method to cook. I prefer cutting smaller sticks and feeding the fire more often, and yes, I do keep a small fire in the box to minimize the flame. Its difficult to do anything but boil water on a large flame, and even for that, not needed.

[@kokopelau6954]

If you want to use round logs like you did for swedish torch #1 make them a little shorter like a 1/2 an inch shorter than you have them #2 put cross hatches in the middle were the logs face each other they will burn quicker they will catch quicker. #3 put on your fire sticks so that you don't smother the fire when you put your pot on. #4 open your little vent on the side at the top when you need to get some more air in for combustion. Also watch the man who created the firebox hes got some very good videos on how to use the swedish torch.

[@lorenjohnston2925]

Tip, split the round logs in half . It will start burning faster.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

You are correct, it would. A Swedish Torch is made of full rounds and that is what I wanted to test. The full rounds also burn longer than split wood will. There are faster ways to start a fire in the Firebox, but they require constant feeding. It was an experiment. Thanks for watching.

[@ianwatts7402]

You should use the firesticks to hold the kettle up, plus if you open the damper the fire will get hotter

[@Radoslaw731]

Get a compact blow pipe for camp fires, i got one and its excellent 👌

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Clever suggestion! Thanks

[@peetsnort]

Yup
I use a short copper pipe 6mm X 30 cm connected a rubber pipe 30 cm for my mouth

[@lorenjohnston2925]

I should have added that you can use two larger diameter logs and split them in two.