Simon, What we like about your channel is that you have gear that you like and continue to use. Switching out gear for the sponsorship is not your style and that's one of the reasons that we enjoy joining you on your adventures. Well worn gear shows us that it can handle the day to day use. All our best. Skillet
I have had my fire box stove for over two years now and it is my main source of cooking. I love how versatile it is. I have used charcoal, wood, wood pellets, gas blocks, Tran Gia. All the different configurations are amazing. And with a Billy can I’ve even made cinnamon rolls in it, and baked a whole chicken. I just love it I can’t imagine using anything else.
I make my living in the backcountry and use the Firebox Stove. It packs easy, assembly is simple, fast and the quality is unmatched. When your 75 miles in the woods and it's -40 you need to get your fire going fast and Firebox gets it done.
Excellent! They both have appeal. I just ordered the Firebox, I bought the entire setup for $99.99 the Honey stove is $53.00 depending on where you buy them. I never heard of the Honey Stove. Since I don't worry about weight I chose the Firebox. Very nice video thanks
Good comparison. Note that Firebox has a titanium version at half the weight, though at double the price. Further, they have a ‘Nano’ version, which is very lightweight and a fine little stove. Smaller form means you must tend the fire more frequently, but it, like it’s big brother, is hinged and sets up instantly. Though the Nano steel is light, the titanium version is a feather. The steel model you have is bombproof. It will support cast iron, if you’re car camping. Don’t forget that you can use four fire sticks to make a cradle for a billy pot on its side to make an oven. I’m a Firebox advocate, as you might guess. Your Honey Stove is obviously functional, but I’ll go with the Firebox for durability and flexibility.
Thank you! That is very kind, I’ve been watching your inspirational videos for ages, so it really means a lot! Your stoves are top notch by the way - going to get a nano at some point soon, to replace my fiddly honey stove, lol! Thanks again and really glad you enjoyed it! Simon.
you all prolly dont care but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!
@Leonard Nehemiah thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Have three of the Firebox stoves and love them. I keep one in my car for emergencies, one in my camping gear, and one at home in case of power outages. Easy to cook at the park/beach anything you want and can pack very lightly. Plus a good heat source when the beach gets cooler at night.
Great stove, I’ve had lots of use out of mine since I made the video - it’s my ‘go to’ number one stove - and I’ve got a lot of stoves!! Cheers, Simon.
I've been cooking on wood stoves for a few years now and prefer them. I recently bought the Firebox G2 and found this vid an interesting comparison. The Honeystove scores on weight, the sheer mass of the Firebox certainly makes you think twice before a long hike. Where the Firebox wins it for me is because the Honeystove has to be clipped together. Just too fiddly if you are cold or have had too many drinks at camp! Minor issues are I like being able to load the Firebox with a large log split into four. I get a burn time of nearly an hour which means I can cook my food and then put water on for a drink whilst I eat, without having to feed any more fuel. My conclusion is Firebox wins as I normally camp with a motorcycle, so weight not an issue. If I was hiking I would use a Lixada or Solo, both of which I already have. Honeystove would be a good buy for those who don't have a wood burner currently and lightweight campser. Thanks for this video, good comparison.
canopus101 - Cheers, thanks for watching! I agree with you completely - the firebox is a good size - I too burn split logs - Swedish torch style, as you say, you get a good burn time. I’ll keep the Honeystove, simply because if it’s lightness and I haven’t bought a nano yet!!! Lol! Thanks again, Atb, Simon.
Great walkthrough, very informative. It was nice to get your personal impressions and see a burn in each stove. I love my Firebox, definitely my goto stove when adventuring with the kids. In that situation the weight is an advantage, pots are stable and when the Firebox is set up and lit that area becomes the kitchen. It really is a campfire in a box! But for solo hiking something lighter is more desirable. The Honey Stove looks like a great option. I especially like a round or hex burn chamber, it seems like the internal convection is better in those stoves than with a square burn chamber. Thanks for posting!
You can find sticks and bits of wood everywhere. It doesn't take much to cook a lot of food and or boil water. Fun cooking on the patio or backyard, and it's great practice for when you go out in the field. If you burn or mess up your meal in the field you don't have a fridge or alternate food stores to start over. 🔥⛺
Two good stoves, a great comparison, I've had my Firebox for 5 years now and still going strong, very versatile without to much faffing about. Great video thanks!
+Chris Millington - Thanks Chris, I really like the look of the firebox, I've got to play about with it a bit and 'learn' how to use it, but first impressions are good! Shame it's so heavy - a titanium one would be nice, but the stainless was expensive enough!! I know they do a lighter version without all the bells and whistles. I think I'm going to really like it - weight isn't everything! Atb, Simon.
Thanks for reviewing my UK designed and manufactured Honey Stove. You are correct in that it is designed to be as simple and as light as possible for lightweight bushcraft and backpacking activities. Since I began producing it in 2007, many new stoves (and copies) have come onto the scene which offer hinges and other options. But the penalty is always weight. Sadly I have yet to find a UK manufacture who can 'roll fold' in (as opposed to 'weld on') hinges on the .5mm Stainless and Titanium material I specify. You may not be aware that there is an expansion module called 'The Hive' which will expand the Honey Stove to 8 sides offering another solution for larger parties. Soot degrading and warping of the hinge pin is a long term problem which may of these 'cheap Chinese' folding stoves suffer from over time. My other UK designed and manufactured product 'The Pocket Stove' has now been sadly copied by Lixada and several other Chinese copy houses and people should be aware that 'cheap' doesn't always mean 'quality' as their poor performance reflects badly on the original UK name. See backpackinglight.co.uk for more details.
Thank you - I’m a big fan of the Honey stove and have used and abused mine for a few years now. I like the simplicity of it, the versatility and of course the weight! Great stoves!! I knew about the hive expansion and should have mentioned it in the video - a really good idea for group use as you said! I totally agree with regards the flooding of cheap stoves available - a quick eBay search proves that - cheap mass produced, poor quality copies! Really like your stoves - keep up the great work! (And if you ever need another tester/reviewer of your products.......lol!) Atb, Simon.
Just to add: I also have a Honey Stove and for all round versatility it's fantastic. I did consider the Firebox due to the pre-hinging and rapid setup design but the weight was an issue. Oh, and when I received my Honey Stove in the post, there was a nice surprise: a bag of Skittles! Nice touch.
+david mcintire he didnt mention firebox, only lixada. firebox is a german company and, as simon points out, is more expensive, well engineered and of a sturdier build at the cost of weight. im sure TheOutdoorsStation has nothing but praise for the firebox but would be quick to point out the differences between his and their designs. the lixada pocket stove, on the other hand, is a cheap chinese rip off of his blood, sweat and tears.
TheOutdoorsStation there are Chinese companies ripping off peoples intellectual property as a business model with the complicity of the Chinese government...it was a major problem when I worked for a multi national chemical company let alone a business like yours. I despair of when the general public will wake up to this problem.
@@derekmcmanus1423 With the blessing of the government of CHINA: C ounterfeiters H ave I ts N ational A cademy - their own government (!) [ Great review, worthy of supporting both original products. Quite like the idea of the Honey Stove's Hive functionality. I have used their featherlight (and cute neatly packaged) titanium Pocket Stove which if situation demanded can be used with pellets. I received a Firebox nano as a special-occasion birthday present from a friend who swears minimalism. Nothing quite like cooking over a real fire - nowadays though needing to conserve in case of political meltdown and there remains a shortage of available resources, a minimalistic swedish fire configuration seems the way to go. PS: Heaven forbid that "Prometheus stole the fire" is not euphemism for a future post pandemic world of Microwave oven and electric cooker only configurations, LOL.]
The Company/Manufacturers are Amazing group of People,,, And Yes,,, made in America,,,!!!! I just bought the Titanium Firebox 🔥,,,, it truly solves the weight problem,,,, Cheers my Friend,,, Joshua
Thanks for this - after watching, I brought the Honeystove from the UK. After a nine week wait (parcel restrictions due to reduced flights) it’s finally arrived along with an Eagle kettle......will fire them up tonight.
I just subscribed, I binged watched your channel, your videos are great, your a very good teacher...this knowledge you have given me and my husband is going to make a lot of things simpler...thank you Jeannie Noll, from Colton, California
Great video, just got myself a stove and yet to test it out. I normally use a small barrel barbie but I would use so much wood on it and go home stinking of smoke, I liked the way you showed us how the honey stove works as a mini stove...Nice one Simon...
Thank you! I’ve used all sorts of stoves over the years, but these two are really great - versatile, free to run, compact - just brilliant! Hope you get on well with your new one. Atb, Simon
The 5in Titanium firebox is maybe the best cooking stove ever in my experience. I have a SS one too that I use when I go fishing, but it pretty much lives in a tote in the truck and I don't have to pack it on my back
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HI Simon, another great video thank you, very thorough. I've bought the Firebox stove also, very heavy compared to some as you say however I'm happy to put up with that with it being so easy to assemble and use. Cheers..Paul
Very enjoyable to watch. I wasn’t familiar with the Honey Stove. In checking out packable wood stoves last year I found myself drawn to the very simple 180 Flame (little brother of the 180 Stove). It’s simplicity makes it very easy to assemble, flexible and totally packable at ~181 grams. May suit some folks who keep things simple.
Another great video, I like to thank you along with a few others for keeping me sane during the lockdowns, keep up the good work ! I hope you don't mind but I' mentioned you on my last video as a thank you !
Just found your channel, good stuff! I have the Firebox nano ti, among other stoves, and I have to say, I think it would replace your honey stove for what you want. No faffing about, and very light weight. Also, the Swedish fire is really the way to go with these stoves. Totally changes the dynamic and the burn time is fantastic.
+SLG1911 - Hi and thanks for watching! I've seen the nano, it looks a good stove! I'll have to have a go at the Swedish candle, haven't tried that method before, but if it stops me constantly feeding twigs into it, must be a good thing! Thanks!! Atb, Simon.
Realy enjoyed your comparison test Simon. Great video. I bought my fire box last August I love it plus the zebra billy cans. Amazing equipment to last a life time. The fire box I've used charcoal for my first burn in travone Cornwall cooking scallops. Then burnt drift wood. Amazing taste. I've now just purchased a trangia stove and some hex blocks. And next on my to list cat lit wood pellets. Such a brilliant stove. I have liked watching all of you videos brilliant information you give out and very useful. Thank you for making them. 👍
Thank you Robert, really glad you are enjoying the videos! I agree with you about the firebox and the zebra billy - built to last!! It is so versatile too, like you say - twigs, pine cones, meths, hexamine blocks, charcoal, wood pellets - you name it - a true multi-fuel stove! I love the idea of cooking scallops on it - I love scallops!!! Thanks for watching! Atb, Simon.
Great video once again. I have both these stoves and have been known to carry both if I'm doing a big cook up. I agree the Honey is fiddly when it's cold and wet to assemble. I would suggest for both that you try the Swedish candle method, this gives you a good long burn time. Also worth a look is the Firebox Nano stove. Keep the videos coming and thanks for taking the time to make them.
+Johnnys_bushcraft - Hi Johnny, thanks for watching. I'll have to try the Swedish candle, I saw a demo on one of the Firebox videos, but haven't tried it yet, always just used twigs, but yes, a constant feeding is necessary! I suspect I may too use both on occasions, I won't notice the honey stove next to the kilo of Firebox!! Hehehe! Atb, Simon.
I'm a latecomer to the bushcraft world, so I must say that I do like this video. Very informative. I'd heard of Firebox before this but not Honey Stove. There are other stoves like Honey Stove in that they "go to pieces" and are compact/lightweight but you really can't beat the robust construction of the Firebox; that alone counts for a whole bunch in my book. The trangent (?spelling?) stove option with four sides on the Honey is super slick, but it sure does look wobbly/prone to tipping. I'm a bit apprehensive about that. All in all, you've done a great job of pointing out the feature-rich aspect of both stoves, even if you have to buy add-ons for the Firebox and not the Honey. There always seems to be a trade off somewhere. Thank you for your review.
Thank you! I think you’ve hit the nail on the head - there is indeed always a trade off - I’ve since got a Firebox Nano stove - a super little pocket rocket! 👍
Many thanks Simon Really enjoyed, very very informative and very well explained in a lovely friendly manor. You just got another subscriber. Cheers Rich
Love it that Brits coined the phrase "fiddley bits". It is a proper description and I find I use it, even as a Yank, all the time. Considering a Firebox due to it appearing to have fewer fiddley bits.
I have an old basic 4 sided backpacking stove that is light weight, similar to your honey stove, but for car camping or even here at home I use my firebox to bbq on my porch. I’m just cooking for one or two so the firebox stove is my summer cooking option so don’t heat up the house. And who doesn’t love food cooked over wood? I’ve used it camping so I’m more efficient using the local wood. I love my firebox stove. It’s def a better made stove. It doesn’t smoke as much and I don’t slice up my fingers putting it together. Their nano version is light weight and works really well too. I have both. Thanks for posting. I learned about the honey stove. Looks really versatile.
Thanks for the video. I am looking for some kind of wood burning stove at the moment. Having limited use of one hand, your description of the Honey stove and its fiddly bits has convinced me that it's probably not for me! 😉
Firebox does a smaller, lighter version called the Nano - might be worth a look to - also the big firebox is now available in titanium (for an eyewateringly high price tag!) 👍🔥
I think I like the Firebox Stowe Only reason is arthritis and moving small parts and putting stuff together like I saw you do it looked too hard There when the cold or rain or being really tired Thanks good video
nice comparison. Thanks for the video Simon. I have had the same firebox for 5 years. you're right. They are heavy. Good for a bike tour but for hiking I just bought a nano titanium firebox. 113 grams (4 oz) Feels like I'm carrying a feather compared to it's big brother. Does exactly the same things. And the thing i like best is you take it out of the case, unfold it and start cooking. Zero assembly.
I personally use the lixada fire stove but as you mentioned about the weight of firebox,lixada is also very heavy.I believe tha every stove i almost the same and work the same but its everyones personal choise of what are they going to use.Great video as always Simon!!
Very nice comparison. You did an excellent job explaining all of the features of both stoves. I have used the Firebox G2 and the Firebox Nano for several years and am very pleased with the robust and flexible nature of both stoves. I have never used a Honey stove, but I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one as a back-up. I am a little late in offering my comments (3 years), but as of now, Firebox offers both models in titanium which answers the weight problem for many bushcrafters. Of course, it is expensive which I think is the major complaint to the Firebox system. But, as you suggest, it is a durable and well made product. But, after watching this video, I might pick up a Honey stove for a lightweight alternative. Thanks for your well done comparison.
Great video! for me Firebox is the best, very straight forward & sturdy. Doesn't produce much smokes as we can see in video,because it has very good flow of air on it. Thanks for sharing Simon!
Thanks for a great comparison video . It has helped me enourmously to choose tge best one for my walking day trips .Going to go for the Firebox due to arthritic hands and tge ease of use and adaptability ! My Easter gift from myself to myself ...Many thanks.... I find your videos very interesting and entertaining.. ,Was looking for a patch for my rucksack are you planning on stocking them again anytine soon?
A great comparison Simon. I have never owned either of these stoves or the Bushbox.....yet, but do have a Lixada Folding Wood Stove (the poor man's version) that works like a dream for me, is very lightweight, robust and cost effective but probably not as versatile as the Firebox. I also have a variant of the wood gas stove (£12) which is also superb when burning twigs, cat litter wood pellets. Thank you for sharing. Paul :)
+-Paul Outdoors - Cheers Paul. They are both good stoves, but to be honest, probably don’t work any better than any of the other twig stoves out there! I’ve heard good reviews of the Lixada, but not used one myself. The firebox is a bit like a dyson vacuum cleaner - has loads of features and bells and whistles, but when it comes down to it, it picks up dust just like a Henry does! I like it though!! Lol! Glad you enjoyed the video! Atb, Simon.
Mr. Simon... I love watching your videos, they are simple and to the point yet full of valuable info for those of us who are willing to learn from others. I really enjoyed this video, very helpful indeed. BTW: do you have a channel on cabinet making? I recall you mentioning that is your profession, I too am a woodworker by trade. However I just do the drafting and engineering part of woodworking now as I closed my Cabinet Shop down a few years ago. Again sir, I love watching your videos, keep up the good work !!!
I have a few stoves myself.. I do not own the Honey Stove, however. Enjoyed the comparison. I announced the release for the Gen 2 Firebox when it was in PreProduction. I enjoyed the presentation. Take care. Shane
Cheers Shane - really like my Firebox - it’s my main stove stove now - really versatile and easy to use - the honey has been demoted to back/up lightweight stove (until I get a nano that is! 😉)
I bought a honey stove 5 years ago based largely on this video. I love it. I expect it will last another 10 and I use it all the time. Unfortunately they have stopped producing them.
I like the versatility of fuel choices with each of these stoves. When the apocalypse hits and there's no more propane or fuel tabs one can always use wood.
+LoaferXcursions - it's a great little stove! You can get an extension kit called the hive, which adds two more side panels - good for when you need to cook for additional people or use as a small fire pit. Thanks for watching! Atb, Simon.
+Craig Mountford - Cheers Craig, great stove, the Honey, my new Firebox isn't a replacement for it, just an addition to! I have a bit of a stove fetish! Difficult to beat the simplicity of the Honey stove, and super lightweight too. Atb, Simon.
i keep my firebox in my everyday carry bag along with a small bit of tinder so im always ready to get a fire going. i also carry it in that so that i dont really notice the weight much as im used to carrying it daily with edc bag. i got some of that firestrip to try next as a portable tinder for wet conditions. today its quite wet so might go out and see if i can get a fire going with the stove and the firestips.
Great video comparison. I do find it kinda funny when people talk about the difference of 700 grams a big weight difference but then I realize that not everyone is military and used to carrying heavy weight. Yeah 700 grams extra weight doesn’t mean much to me. But if you are civilian and really worried about the weight I guess it would be important. I had never even heard of the honey stove. Very cool. Thanks for the info bro
Thanks Conrad, good point well made my friend. 700 grams isn’t much really, you just really notice the difference when you have one in each hand. I guess it depends what your doing, a lot of people out there like to go uberlightweight, where every gram counts - but I think there is a trade-off - the lightweight gear is usually a bit too fragile for my uses - I like tough gear that’ll take the knocks and last, and that usually means a bit more weight! Thanks for watching, Atb, Simon.
Thank you! The Honey stove is a great little lightweight stove and simple too, so there is nothing to wear and break. Thanks for watching and Atb! Simon.
Nice review Simon. I own a firebox, very heavy like you said. I’m going to buy that 5 sided stick stove you had. It is so much lighter I have to at least try it. Huge weight difference like you said.
Cheers Gregory, yes, it is much lighter and simple too - nothing to fail. There are other lightweight twig stoves, but I do like the Honey stove. Atb, Simon.
THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO ,I HAVE BOTH STOVES BUT I HAVE NOT USED THEM YET CAN,T WAIT LOL.I LIKE MAKING THEM OUT OF ANYTHING I CAN FIND IT,S A BLAST PEACE OUT FROM NOVA SCOTIA CANADA
Excellent reviews. I think they both look like good stoves. Firebox makes 4 different sized stoves like the one you have there. I believe Firebox also makes 1 or 2 stoves that are shaped differently plus some of theirs stoves have the option of being made of titanium to make them lighter weight. I would really like to have one of these stoves and am jealous cause you have two of them lol Thanks for sharing. I was gone for a while (visiting family, backpacking & camping) but I am back now and have recently added some more videos to my channel. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos as well. keep up the good work.
+North Country Adventures - Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! I didn't know Firebox made so many different stoves, I thought there were only the two! Titanium would definitely help with the weight! I look forward to watching some of your videos! Atb and thanks for the kind words, Simon.
Hey Simon, I got it wrong. It is the Bushbox by Bushcraft Essentials that has all of these stoves I was referring to. They have (from largest to smallest) the XL Bushbox, LF Bushbox, Bushbox & Micro Bushbox. The XL, LF & Bushbox are available in Titanium too. They are all very similar to the Firebox you show here. They also make a three sided model called the Bushbox ultra light pocket stove which weighs 60g (2.15 oz.). I will leave a link where you can check them out below. Sorry for any confusion. www.bushcraft-essentials.com/english/outdoor-stoves.html
Thanks for video Simon. Trouble is, I’d like both now! I have a Tomshoo round wood burner I really like but it does take up a lot of space. So now looking at more compact options too. One quick question. Thanks again
Hi, Simon. How do you fancy doing one of your amazing, experienced and thoughtful videos comparing the Firebox to its obvious competitor (ie the Bushbox XL)? I would love to see that, having just paid an insane amount of money for the Bushbox. I'm now too broke to buy a Firebox to compare it to 😆 Perhaps you could borrow Andy's XL for the vid if you haven't already got one... just an idea and thanks for reading this!
I used to spend a lot of time climbing mountains and it taught me to prefer gear that you can use with minimum thought so that if you are cold and confused you can still function, the honey stove would be too much hassle for my mind but I have watched your more modern posts where you use the fire box, it really looks good and is on my buying list, but I have yet to find the exact model on the net [g2-5] I think. but it really is a fantastic piece of kit.
Yes, the Honey is a bit fiddlier to assemble, but it’s nice and light and, having no moving parts, is really simple - the Firebox is amazing though! A titanium version would be the perfect stove I think! Cheers, Simon.
Was making coffee and cooking a bit to eat , on my way home from 2 dr appointments, at a roadside park , I picked up a few hickory nuts , and noticed they were old and cracked , I put maybe 5 or 6 in my fireboxstove , talk about a hot fire ! I bought a smaller pressure cooking pot , cant wait to cook mixed beans with bacon on my fireboxstove after it burns down , ive a big aochol burner with a windbreak-pot stand to slow cook
Cheers! I’d be cautious using it ‘in’ your van - it gets really hot and as with using any open flame carbon monoxide will be a real issue. Better and safer to use outside your van! Atb, Simon.
Sorry I didn't mean inside my van. I will only cook outside. I have ready ordered my kit. I'll use it as a backup if I run out of butane in my single burner cooker.
Moon Buggy - just spotted that your van is a Mitsubishi Delica! Great vans - I used to own one - a white 1990 2.5 tdi, I converted mine into a camper too! Had many great adventures in that wagon!
Great comparison video... both good options with different pros and cons... I’ve had an eye on the Firebox but must admit that I do appreciate the very minimalist Honey Stove... guess I need both... lol
Thanks Martin - glad you enjoyed it! I’ve not come across outon stoves before - I’ll have a look! Cheers! Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!! Atb, Simon.
Simon, What we like about your channel is that you have gear that you like and continue to use. Switching out gear for the sponsorship is not your style and that's one of the reasons that we enjoy joining you on your adventures. Well worn gear shows us that it can handle the day to day use. All our best. Skillet
I have had my fire box stove for over two years now and it is my main source of cooking. I love how versatile it is. I have used charcoal, wood, wood pellets, gas blocks, Tran Gia. All the different configurations are amazing. And with a Billy can I’ve even made cinnamon rolls in it, and baked a whole chicken. I just love it I can’t imagine using anything else.
I make my living in the backcountry and use the Firebox Stove. It packs easy, assembly is simple, fast and the quality is unmatched. When your 75 miles in the woods and it's -40 you need to get your fire going fast and Firebox gets it done.
Absolutely the Firebox ! Best stove I’ve ever owned
Excellent! They both have appeal. I just ordered the Firebox, I bought the entire setup for $99.99 the Honey stove is $53.00 depending on where you buy them. I never heard of the Honey Stove. Since I don't worry about weight I chose the Firebox. Very nice video thanks
Good comparison. Note that Firebox has a titanium version at half the weight, though at double the price. Further, they have a ‘Nano’ version, which is very lightweight and a fine little stove. Smaller form means you must tend the fire more frequently, but it, like it’s big brother, is hinged and sets up instantly. Though the Nano steel is light, the titanium version is a feather. The steel model you have is bombproof. It will support cast iron, if you’re car camping. Don’t forget that you can use four fire sticks to make a cradle for a billy pot on its side to make an oven. I’m a Firebox advocate, as you might guess. Your Honey Stove is obviously functional, but I’ll go with the Firebox for durability and flexibility.
Just been sitting out in the garden with my brand new Firebox stove. Very happy with it. Thanks for the video.
Excellent video! Appreciate appreciate your thoughtful insights. Your delivery and editing skills are spot-on! Very enjoyable from beginning to end!
Thank you! That is very kind, I’ve been watching your inspirational videos for ages, so it really means a lot! Your stoves are top notch by the way - going to get a nano at some point soon, to replace my fiddly honey stove, lol! Thanks again and really glad you enjoyed it! Simon.
Simon, a bloke in the woods cheers Simon!
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Honey: assembly required
Firebox: no assembly required
Me: firebox wins by a landslide
Have three of the Firebox stoves and love them. I keep one in my car for emergencies, one in my camping gear, and one at home in case of power outages. Easy to cook at the park/beach anything you want and can pack very lightly. Plus a good heat source when the beach gets cooler at night.
Weight (and cost) not being a thing, sure.
I love assembling them though! Same with tents, part of the fun 😊
The Firebox Stove is one of the best camping items I've ever bought
Great stove, I’ve had lots of use out of mine since I made the video - it’s my ‘go to’ number one stove - and I’ve got a lot of stoves!! Cheers, Simon.
JR216 have u tried a gasifier style? Like a solo?
I've been cooking on wood stoves for a few years now and prefer them. I recently bought the Firebox G2 and found this vid an interesting comparison. The Honeystove scores on weight, the sheer mass of the Firebox certainly makes you think twice before a long hike. Where the Firebox wins it for me is because the Honeystove has to be clipped together. Just too fiddly if you are cold or have had too many drinks at camp!
Minor issues are I like being able to load the Firebox with a large log split into four. I get a burn time of nearly an hour which means I can cook my food and then put water on for a drink whilst I eat, without having to feed any more fuel.
My conclusion is Firebox wins as I normally camp with a motorcycle, so weight not an issue. If I was hiking I would use a Lixada or Solo, both of which I already have. Honeystove would be a good buy for those who don't have a wood burner currently and lightweight campser. Thanks for this video, good comparison.
canopus101 - Cheers, thanks for watching! I agree with you completely - the firebox is a good size - I too burn split logs - Swedish torch style, as you say, you get a good burn time. I’ll keep the Honeystove, simply because if it’s lightness and I haven’t bought a nano yet!!! Lol! Thanks again, Atb, Simon.
Great walkthrough, very informative. It was nice to get your personal impressions and see a burn in each stove. I love my Firebox, definitely my goto stove when adventuring with the kids. In that situation the weight is an advantage, pots are stable and when the Firebox is set up and lit that area becomes the kitchen. It really is a campfire in a box! But for solo hiking something lighter is more desirable. The Honey Stove looks like a great option. I especially like a round or hex burn chamber, it seems like the internal convection is better in those stoves than with a square burn chamber. Thanks for posting!
Well thought thru video as usual Simon. All nicely done, and packed with useful information. Thank you.
I have a couple small stoves. I love them. When I don't have time to go out camping I'll use them on the patio for fun.
Cheers Abe, I’m the same, sometimes I’ll cook our family dinner in the garden, just for a change and a bit of fun! Atb, Simon.
You can find sticks and bits of wood everywhere. It doesn't take much to cook a lot of food and or boil water. Fun cooking on the patio or backyard, and it's great practice for when you go out in the field. If you burn or mess up your meal in the field you don't have a fridge or alternate food stores to start over. 🔥⛺
Great comparison Simon. Really thorough - thanks for sharing 👍
Two good stoves, a great comparison, I've had my Firebox for 5 years now and still going strong, very versatile without to much faffing about. Great video thanks!
+Chris Millington - Thanks Chris, I really like the look of the firebox, I've got to play about with it a bit and 'learn' how to use it, but first impressions are good! Shame it's so heavy - a titanium one would be nice, but the stainless was expensive enough!! I know they do a lighter version without all the bells and whistles. I think I'm going to really like it - weight isn't everything! Atb, Simon.
Firebox also makes a small folding 4" "Nano" stove in both stainless as well as titanium. Beautiful little stove!
Straightforward comparison which was very helpful. Nice vid. Thanks.
Thank you , Simon .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
Thanks for reviewing my UK designed and manufactured Honey Stove. You are correct in that it is designed to be as simple and as light as possible for lightweight bushcraft and backpacking activities. Since I began producing it in 2007, many new stoves (and copies) have come onto the scene which offer hinges and other options. But the penalty is always weight. Sadly I have yet to find a UK manufacture who can 'roll fold' in (as opposed to 'weld on') hinges on the .5mm Stainless and Titanium material I specify. You may not be aware that there is an expansion module called 'The Hive' which will expand the Honey Stove to 8 sides offering another solution for larger parties. Soot degrading and warping of the hinge pin is a long term problem which may of these 'cheap Chinese' folding stoves suffer from over time. My other UK designed and manufactured product 'The Pocket Stove' has now been sadly copied by Lixada and several other Chinese copy houses and people should be aware that 'cheap' doesn't always mean 'quality' as their poor performance reflects badly on the original UK name. See backpackinglight.co.uk for more details.
Thank you - I’m a big fan of the Honey stove and have used and abused mine for a few years now. I like the simplicity of it, the versatility and of course the weight! Great stoves!! I knew about the hive expansion and should have mentioned it in the video - a really good idea for group use as you said! I totally agree with regards the flooding of cheap stoves available - a quick eBay search proves that - cheap mass produced, poor quality copies! Really like your stoves - keep up the great work! (And if you ever need another tester/reviewer of your products.......lol!) Atb, Simon.
Just to add: I also have a Honey Stove and for all round versatility it's fantastic. I did consider the Firebox due to the pre-hinging and rapid setup design but the weight was an issue.
Oh, and when I received my Honey Stove in the post, there was a nice surprise: a bag of Skittles! Nice touch.
+david mcintire he didnt mention firebox, only lixada. firebox is a german company and, as simon points out, is more expensive, well engineered and of a sturdier build at the cost of weight. im sure TheOutdoorsStation has nothing but praise for the firebox but would be quick to point out the differences between his and their designs. the lixada pocket stove, on the other hand, is a cheap chinese rip off of his blood, sweat and tears.
TheOutdoorsStation there are Chinese companies ripping off peoples intellectual property as a business model with the complicity of the Chinese government...it was a major problem when I worked for a multi national chemical company let alone a business like yours. I despair of when the general public will wake up to this problem.
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[ Great review, worthy of supporting both original products. Quite like the idea of the Honey Stove's Hive functionality. I have used their featherlight (and cute neatly packaged) titanium Pocket Stove which if situation demanded can be used with pellets. I received a Firebox nano as a special-occasion birthday present from a friend who swears minimalism. Nothing quite like cooking over a real fire - nowadays though needing to conserve in case of political meltdown and there remains a shortage of available resources, a minimalistic swedish fire configuration seems the way to go.
PS: Heaven forbid that "Prometheus stole the fire" is not euphemism for a future post pandemic world of Microwave oven and electric cooker only configurations, LOL.]
The Company/Manufacturers are Amazing group of People,,, And Yes,,, made in America,,,!!!! I just bought the Titanium Firebox 🔥,,,, it truly solves the weight problem,,,, Cheers my Friend,,, Joshua
Thanks for this - after watching, I brought the Honeystove from the UK. After a nine week wait (parcel restrictions due to reduced flights) it’s finally arrived along with an Eagle kettle......will fire them up tonight.
Great stuff! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine! 🔥
Hpw did it go? The hunny stove interests me.
You messed up.....
Now 2019, both stoves are available in titanium. More expensive but each is half the weight of their stainless steel siblings.
At 20:40 it looks like the honey stove will fit inside the cup ready to use. I'll definitely be purchasing one of those. Great review Simon. 👍
Thanks Ben - it’s a bit to wide to fit in most pots, but being flat, it slips nicely down the back of your pack or even in a pocket. 👍🔥
Really thorough and fair review. Well done. My son and I watched this video and loved it. We are from South Bend Indiana.
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video - they are both great stoves in their own way. Thanks for watching! Atb, Simon.
J Hauser mayor Pete’s home town! Pete2020 👏🏼👏🏼
Great video as always, thanks for making this Simon. It's made it much clearer and has given me a better understanding of the 2 stoves.
Great video, demo, clarity, audio, visual, prospective. 👍👍
I just subscribed, I binged watched your channel, your videos are great, your a very good teacher...this knowledge you have given me and my husband is going to make a lot of things simpler...thank you
Jeannie Noll, from Colton, California
Thank you Jeannie and thanks for the sub!
Great video, just got myself a stove and yet to test it out. I normally use a small barrel barbie but I would use so much wood on it and go home stinking of smoke, I liked the way you showed us how the honey stove works as a mini stove...Nice one Simon...
Thank you! I’ve used all sorts of stoves over the years, but these two are really great - versatile, free to run, compact - just brilliant! Hope you get on well with your new one. Atb, Simon
The 5in Titanium firebox is maybe the best cooking stove ever in my experience. I have a SS one too that I use when I go fishing, but it pretty much lives in a tote in the truck and I don't have to pack it on my back
Such An Educational Video . . . People . . . Still Come Here Spend Their Precious Time . . . Watching . . . And . . . Dislike . . . And Go Away . . . These People . . . Never . . . Learn . . . Or . . . Appriciate . . . N E Thing . . . But . . . Its True . . . Simon Did A Great Job . . . Cheers . . .
Thanks Andrew! 👍👍
Super video, Simon! Viewers, watch until the end. The Honeybox is more versatile then I thought! But, both stoves are smartly made.
HI Simon, another great video thank you, very thorough. I've bought the Firebox stove also, very heavy compared to some as you say however I'm happy to put up with that with it being so easy to assemble and use. Cheers..Paul
Thank you so much for the excellent review of these two wonderful stoves. Well done!
Very enjoyable to watch. I wasn’t familiar with the Honey Stove. In checking out packable wood stoves last year I found myself drawn to the very simple 180 Flame (little brother of the 180 Stove). It’s simplicity makes it very easy to assemble, flexible and totally packable at ~181 grams. May suit some folks who keep things simple.
Thanks! I haven’t heard of the 180 stove (does it get its name from its weight?) I’ll check them out - cheers! Atb, Simon.
I love my Honey stove, bought one 15 years ago, still going strong..
Sinon.... just stumbled across your channel. Excellent video, review and compairison!! Nice job. Very impressive!!
Thank you! Glad you found the channel! Both really good stoves. Atb, Simon.
Another great video, I like to thank you along with a few others for keeping me sane during the lockdowns, keep up the good work !
I hope you don't mind but I' mentioned you on my last video as a thank you !
Just found your channel, good stuff! I have the Firebox nano ti, among other stoves, and I have to say, I think it would replace your honey stove for what you want. No faffing about, and very light weight. Also, the Swedish fire is really the way to go with these stoves. Totally changes the dynamic and the burn time is fantastic.
+SLG1911 - Hi and thanks for watching! I've seen the nano, it looks a good stove! I'll have to have a go at the Swedish candle, haven't tried that method before, but if it stops me constantly feeding twigs into it, must be a good thing! Thanks!! Atb, Simon.
you have opened eyes I thought that these were all just toys and not of much use to seriously but they seem to be great quality
Realy enjoyed your comparison test Simon. Great video. I bought my fire box last August I love it plus the zebra billy cans. Amazing equipment to last a life time. The fire box I've used charcoal for my first burn in travone Cornwall cooking scallops. Then burnt drift wood. Amazing taste. I've now just purchased a trangia stove and some hex blocks. And next on my to list cat lit wood pellets. Such a brilliant stove. I have liked watching all of you videos brilliant information you give out and very useful. Thank you for making them. 👍
Thank you Robert, really glad you are enjoying the videos! I agree with you about the firebox and the zebra billy - built to last!! It is so versatile too, like you say - twigs, pine cones, meths, hexamine blocks, charcoal, wood pellets - you name it - a true multi-fuel stove! I love the idea of cooking scallops on it - I love scallops!!! Thanks for watching! Atb, Simon.
Great video once again. I have both these stoves and have been known to carry both if I'm doing a big cook up.
I agree the Honey is fiddly when it's cold and wet to assemble.
I would suggest for both that you try the Swedish candle method, this gives you a good long burn time.
Also worth a look is the Firebox Nano stove.
Keep the videos coming and thanks for taking the time to make them.
+Johnnys_bushcraft - Hi Johnny, thanks for watching. I'll have to try the Swedish candle, I saw a demo on one of the Firebox videos, but haven't tried it yet, always just used twigs, but yes, a constant feeding is necessary! I suspect I may too use both on occasions, I won't notice the honey stove next to the kilo of Firebox!! Hehehe! Atb, Simon.
I'm a latecomer to the bushcraft world, so I must say that I do like this video. Very informative. I'd heard of Firebox before this but not Honey Stove. There are other stoves like Honey Stove in that they "go to pieces" and are compact/lightweight but you really can't beat the robust construction of the Firebox; that alone counts for a whole bunch in my book. The trangent (?spelling?) stove option with four sides on the Honey is super slick, but it sure does look wobbly/prone to tipping. I'm a bit apprehensive about that.
All in all, you've done a great job of pointing out the feature-rich aspect of both stoves, even if you have to buy add-ons for the Firebox and not the Honey. There always seems to be a trade off somewhere. Thank you for your review.
Thank you! I think you’ve hit the nail on the head - there is indeed always a trade off - I’ve since got a Firebox Nano stove - a super little pocket rocket! 👍
Many thanks Simon Really enjoyed, very very informative and very well explained in a lovely friendly manor. You just got another subscriber. Cheers Rich
thanks for showing how to make adjustments including the use of the ash tray
Love it that Brits coined the phrase "fiddley bits". It is a proper description and I find I use it, even as a Yank, all the time. Considering a Firebox due to it appearing to have fewer fiddley bits.
Hahah I'm a Yorkshire lad. I've a freind who from kentucky. She loves the British slang I've not thought about this one. Hahah
Haha - it can get tricky, that saying as the word ‘bits’ has another meaning over here! 😂😁
@@simonablokeinthewoods hahaha to be fair. We use it to discribe them bits too. I work a lot in nursery's, (kindergarten)
I have an old basic 4 sided backpacking stove that is light weight, similar to your honey stove, but for car camping or even here at home I use my firebox to bbq on my porch. I’m just cooking for one or two so the firebox stove is my summer cooking option so don’t heat up the house. And who doesn’t love food cooked over wood? I’ve used it camping so I’m more efficient using the local wood. I love my firebox stove. It’s def a better made stove. It doesn’t smoke as much and I don’t slice up my fingers putting it together. Their nano version is light weight and works really well too. I have both. Thanks for posting. I learned about the honey stove. Looks really versatile.
Thanks for the video.
I am looking for some kind of wood burning stove at the moment. Having limited use of one hand, your description of the Honey stove and its fiddly bits has convinced me that it's probably not for me! 😉
Firebox does a smaller, lighter version called the Nano - might be worth a look to - also the big firebox is now available in titanium (for an eyewateringly high price tag!) 👍🔥
Good vid as always mate. Makes me want to get something else as I have been using my solo stove Titan for years now.
I think I like the Firebox Stowe Only reason is arthritis and moving small parts and putting stuff together like I saw you do it looked too hard There when the cold or rain or being really tired Thanks good video
nice comparison. Thanks for the video Simon. I have had the same firebox for 5 years. you're right. They are heavy. Good for a bike tour but for hiking I just bought a nano titanium firebox. 113 grams (4 oz) Feels like I'm carrying a feather compared to it's big brother. Does exactly the same things. And the thing i like best is you take it out of the case, unfold it and start cooking. Zero assembly.
I’ve since got a Nano too - brilliant stoves. 😁🔥
Thanks for a video Simon👍
Great video! Really informative and well produced. Subscribed! 👍
You are a very good in your explanations. You say clear and calm. Very good videos. Congratulations. Flavio From Brazil
Thank you Flavio!
I bought my folding firebox a few weeks ago - who knows I may even get to use it soon!
Excellent video - Answered a lot of questions for me - I've decided. FireBox it is for me - Cheers
I personally use the lixada fire stove but as you mentioned about the weight of firebox,lixada is also very heavy.I believe tha every stove i almost the same and work the same but its everyones personal choise of what are they going to use.Great video as always Simon!!
Very nice comparison. You did an excellent job explaining all of the features of both stoves. I have used the Firebox G2 and the Firebox Nano for several years and am very pleased with the robust and flexible nature of both stoves. I have never used a Honey stove, but I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one as a back-up. I am a little late in offering my comments (3 years), but as of now, Firebox offers both models in titanium which answers the weight problem for many bushcrafters. Of course, it is expensive which I think is the major complaint to the Firebox system. But, as you suggest, it is a durable and well made product. But, after watching this video, I might pick up a Honey stove for a lightweight alternative. Thanks for your well done comparison.
Great review. Both are versatile. I’m leaning toward the Honey Stove. The weight and price factors made the difference for me. Thank you!
Enjoyed the video. Look forward to more camping information.
Thanks Linda! Atb, Simon
Great video! for me Firebox is the best, very straight forward & sturdy. Doesn't produce much smokes as we can see in video,because it has very good flow of air on it. Thanks for sharing Simon!
Great video. I heard from backpacking light that you could use a old small shoe polish lid to fit in the trangia fitting for using solid fuels
Thanks for a great comparison video . It has helped me enourmously to choose tge best one for my walking day trips .Going to go for the Firebox due to arthritic hands and tge ease of use and adaptability ! My Easter gift from myself to myself ...Many thanks.... I find your videos very interesting and entertaining.. ,Was looking for a patch for my rucksack are you planning on stocking them again anytine soon?
A great comparison Simon. I have never owned either of these stoves or the Bushbox.....yet, but do have a Lixada Folding Wood Stove (the poor man's version) that works like a dream for me, is very lightweight, robust and cost effective but probably not as versatile as the Firebox. I also have a variant of the wood gas stove (£12) which is also superb when burning twigs, cat litter wood pellets. Thank you for sharing. Paul :)
+-Paul Outdoors - Cheers Paul. They are both good stoves, but to be honest, probably don’t work any better than any of the other twig stoves out there! I’ve heard good reviews of the Lixada, but not used one myself. The firebox is a bit like a dyson vacuum cleaner - has loads of features and bells and whistles, but when it comes down to it, it picks up dust just like a Henry does! I like it though!! Lol! Glad you enjoyed the video! Atb, Simon.
I appreciate your stove obsession. :)
Mr. Simon... I love watching your videos, they are simple and to the point yet full of valuable info for those of us who are willing to learn from others.
I really enjoyed this video, very helpful indeed.
BTW: do you have a channel on cabinet making? I recall you mentioning that is your profession, I too am a woodworker by trade. However I just do the drafting and engineering part of woodworking now as I closed my Cabinet Shop down a few years ago.
Again sir, I love watching your videos, keep up the good work !!!
great comparison of like stoves
good video mate, well presented...
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it - I’ve since used the firebox loads and really like it - it’s definitely my main stove now. Atb, Simon.
I have a few stoves myself.. I do not own the Honey Stove, however. Enjoyed the comparison. I announced the release for the Gen 2 Firebox when it was in PreProduction. I enjoyed the presentation. Take care.
Shane
Cheers Shane - really like my Firebox - it’s my main stove stove now - really versatile and easy to use - the honey has been demoted to back/up lightweight stove (until I get a nano that is! 😉)
I bought a honey stove 5 years ago based largely on this video. I love it. I expect it will last another 10 and I use it all the time. Unfortunately they have stopped producing them.
I like the versatility of fuel choices with each of these stoves. When the apocalypse hits and there's no more propane or fuel tabs one can always use wood.
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Great comparison video. Thanks Simon.
Thanks Tressa!
First time seeing the Honey Stove. I'll have to check it out. Thanks.
+LoaferXcursions - it's a great little stove! You can get an extension kit called the hive, which adds two more side panels - good for when you need to cook for additional people or use as a small fire pit. Thanks for watching! Atb, Simon.
No brainer for speed of assembly firebox.
Good vid.
Very good review on both. Great pros and cons.
Another great video Simon, I have had a Honey stove for some years and love it great comparison though
+Craig Mountford - Cheers Craig, great stove, the Honey, my new Firebox isn't a replacement for it, just an addition to! I have a bit of a stove fetish! Difficult to beat the simplicity of the Honey stove, and super lightweight too. Atb, Simon.
The honey stove is great. Little loops on the top, too. It seems more stable on the ground.
Great video thank you Simon 😊
Great video and well done on the comparison of the two stoves
Thank you Jerry!
i keep my firebox in my everyday carry bag along with a small bit of tinder so im always ready to get a fire going. i also carry it in that so that i dont really notice the weight much as im used to carrying it daily with edc bag. i got some of that firestrip to try next as a portable tinder for wet conditions. today its quite wet so might go out and see if i can get a fire going with the stove and the firestips.
Really useful video. Thanks for posting!
Great video comparison. I do find it kinda funny when people talk about the difference of 700 grams a big weight difference but then I realize that not everyone is military and used to carrying heavy weight. Yeah 700 grams extra weight doesn’t mean much to me. But if you are civilian and really worried about the weight I guess it would be important. I had never even heard of the honey stove. Very cool. Thanks for the info bro
Thanks Conrad, good point well made my friend. 700 grams isn’t much really, you just really notice the difference when you have one in each hand. I guess it depends what your doing, a lot of people out there like to go uberlightweight, where every gram counts - but I think there is a trade-off - the lightweight gear is usually a bit too fragile for my uses - I like tough gear that’ll take the knocks and last, and that usually means a bit more weight! Thanks for watching, Atb, Simon.
Thanks, Simon! Great video.
I'm first time seeing the Honey Stove. Thats cool!!!
Hello from Russia.
Thank you! The Honey stove is a great little lightweight stove and simple too, so there is nothing to wear and break. Thanks for watching and Atb! Simon.
good luck, Simon!
Nice review Simon. I own a firebox,
very heavy like you said. I’m going to buy that 5 sided stick stove you had.
It is so much lighter I have to at least try it. Huge weight difference like you said.
Cheers Gregory, yes, it is much lighter and simple too - nothing to fail. There are other lightweight twig stoves, but I do like the Honey stove. Atb, Simon.
THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO ,I HAVE BOTH STOVES BUT I HAVE NOT USED THEM YET CAN,T WAIT LOL.I LIKE MAKING THEM OUT OF ANYTHING I CAN FIND IT,S A BLAST PEACE OUT FROM NOVA SCOTIA CANADA
Excellent reviews. I think they both look like good stoves. Firebox makes 4 different sized stoves like the one you have there. I believe Firebox also makes 1 or 2 stoves that are shaped differently plus some of theirs stoves have the option of being made of titanium to make them lighter weight. I would really like to have one of these stoves and am jealous cause you have two of them lol Thanks for sharing.
I was gone for a while (visiting family, backpacking & camping) but I am back now and have recently added some more videos to my channel. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos as well. keep up the good work.
+North Country Adventures - Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! I didn't know Firebox made so many different stoves, I thought there were only the two! Titanium would definitely help with the weight! I look forward to watching some of your videos! Atb and thanks for the kind words, Simon.
Hey Simon, I got it wrong. It is the Bushbox by Bushcraft Essentials that has all of these stoves I was referring to. They have (from largest to smallest) the XL Bushbox, LF Bushbox, Bushbox & Micro Bushbox. The XL, LF & Bushbox are available in Titanium too. They are all very similar to the Firebox you show here. They also make a three sided model called the Bushbox ultra light pocket stove which weighs 60g (2.15 oz.). I will leave a link where you can check them out below. Sorry for any confusion. www.bushcraft-essentials.com/english/outdoor-stoves.html
North Country Adventures - the bushbox stoves do look good, never used one, but look like they'd be good! Thanks for the info! 👍
Very well done review!
Thanks for video Simon. Trouble is, I’d like both now! I have a Tomshoo round wood burner I really like but it does take up a lot of space. So now looking at more compact options too. One quick question. Thanks again
Hi, Simon. How do you fancy doing one of your amazing, experienced and thoughtful videos comparing the Firebox to its obvious competitor (ie the Bushbox XL)? I would love to see that, having just paid an insane amount of money for the Bushbox. I'm now too broke to buy a Firebox to compare it to 😆 Perhaps you could borrow Andy's XL for the vid if you haven't already got one... just an idea and thanks for reading this!
Very good comparison video.
+Diane Jacklin - Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!
Great video. Pro production . Unbiased advice
Great vid mate, Honey Stove it is, I'm for reducing weight as much as poss, so I'm sold. Cheers.
Great stove Darren, light, simple and versatile! Atb, Simon
I used to spend a lot of time climbing mountains and it taught me to prefer gear that you can use with minimum thought so that if you are cold and confused you can still function, the honey stove would be too much hassle for my mind but I have watched your more modern posts where you use the fire box, it really looks good and is on my buying list, but I have yet to find the exact model on the net [g2-5] I think. but it really is a fantastic piece of kit.
Yes, the Honey is a bit fiddlier to assemble, but it’s nice and light and, having no moving parts, is really simple - the Firebox is amazing though! A titanium version would be the perfect stove I think! Cheers, Simon.
i'm liking your old honey stove
Was making coffee and cooking a bit to eat , on my way home from 2 dr appointments, at a roadside park , I picked up a few hickory nuts , and noticed they were old and cracked , I put maybe 5 or 6 in my fireboxstove , talk about a hot fire ! I bought a smaller pressure cooking pot , cant wait to cook mixed beans with bacon on my fireboxstove after it burns down , ive a big aochol burner with a windbreak-pot stand to slow cook
Hi Simon, 4 years later which stove would you recommend?
Fantastic. Will try that firebox in my 4wd camper. Great for boiling water or a small snack.
Cheers! I’d be cautious using it ‘in’ your van - it gets really hot and as with using any open flame carbon monoxide will be a real issue. Better and safer to use outside your van! Atb, Simon.
Sorry I didn't mean inside my van. I will only cook outside. I have ready ordered my kit. I'll use it as a backup if I run out of butane in my single burner cooker.
Moon Buggy - My misunderstanding - apologies! Great stove the Firebox - you won’t be disappointed! Atb.
Moon Buggy - just spotted that your van is a Mitsubishi Delica! Great vans - I used to own one - a white 1990 2.5 tdi, I converted mine into a camper too! Had many great adventures in that wagon!
Simon, a bloke in the woods. Yes mine is a 2002 v6. Just got back from a 2 week roadtrip. She went so well. Very good 4wd.
Great comparison video... both good options with different pros and cons... I’ve had an eye on the Firebox but must admit that I do appreciate the very minimalist Honey Stove... guess I need both... lol
Definitely! 😂😂😂
Great video! subscribed :) I was in a place looking for wood stoves a while ago and found outon stoves on amazon, very cheap and not bad quality.
Thanks Martin - glad you enjoyed it! I’ve not come across outon stoves before - I’ll have a look! Cheers! Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!! Atb, Simon.