Finally got the stove 8-5-24. It's a beauty! Works great, high quality! We still don't know what the delay was. The company did finally answer my emails saying they would check with their U.S. office, and get back to us. Not another word from them. Two weeks later I wrote to cancel the order. Then the next day it finally shipped. So we're happy, but you too might need to wait for one. I hope not!
Looks to be a great stove for situations where weight is not as much of a concern such as car or boat etc type transportation. I am personally a fan of efficient burning abilities such as this stove displays.
Thanks Mark for the video review. This looks like a nice contained stove and pot; probably not for backpacking, but rather a basecamp or canoe trip without portages.
Thank you so much for this review. I am not in the market for a cooking stove, but i enjoy watching your videos anyhow. I usually go right away to your ...more...section for more information, because sometimes I have to use the transcript as well to keep up with you. Thank you again... wonderful video.
Not a bad price at all, and I love that rocket stoves will burn just about anything, but they need constant managing. When I used my large bucket style rocket stove the sticks in the feed were shooting flames out the side. I couldn't take my eyes off of it for a second. Maybe these smaller styles are a bit easier to manage. My Eco Zoom was like a bon fire. It had so much heat all around it my hands had to work quick. It was a cold night, so the heat felt good, but it needed constant tending. If my sticks were too long they would burn in half, and flaming sticks would fall on the ground. I like that this one you are reviewing is so complete with a pot. It is a great price.
Right on with the review Mark. I have one but don't carry it far. Although very efficient, a lighter and cleaner burning 'gasifier' like the Goshawk or Bushbuddy is my go to stove for the pack. I use the Arnaud on my patio and take it 'car' camping. About all that can be said other than the lighter options will do both 'car' and 'pack'. Humm!
Hmm interesting. I wonder if it's weight and efficiency are worth it over a good gasifier stove like say the bushbuddy and the pot + lid it fits in (0.7 pounds and 1.1 liter capacity/space). Seems to me it would be better suited for a group and not an individual. Really would only work in a camp where you are not moving much, not on the go for a lunch break due to the cooldown time. Still might be great for motorcycle touring so I will keep it in mind thanks!
I don't see it as being more weight efficient than a titanium Bushbuddy. It is quite heavy. What I do think is that it would be much easier to use in cold weather and maybe with damper wood. Also, not as much feeding of sticks. Thanks for commenting
A few nice improvements over the v1.0. Most notably the increase of chimney height and reduction of feed port inclination angle. Seems to be a well thought and decent stove. How much can you preload in the feed port and how long does it burn without tending to?
So many factors in answering your question. Wood type, diameter, length and dryness are a few variables. I can say it does not require as much feeding of firewood as many other stoves of a similar size. Plus, keeping a hot fire going is easier due to the insulated walls. Thanks for commenting
Just got this stove, first burn tonight. Seems to generate even heat, can control temperature by how much wood you put in. I get the feeling this is quite a bit better cooking stove than other twig stoves I’ve tried (Keith titanium, Firebox, or my much missed titanium bush box LF stolen off my bike). Somehow it feels more like an oven than a stove. Yes it’s heavy, yes I share the peeve about the top cup fitting too tight - but can flip the cup upside down and it works as a loose lid. Takes a while to cool but not too slow if you dump out coals. Probably good for cooking in the park.
Another great review, I really enjoyed this video and your style of reviewing! After allowing the stove to cool for (I believe it was) 20 minutes, would you feel comfortable packing it away without a danger of melting or burning anything?
I had this stove and sadly has to say it was a dissapointment. It was the stove where I had to blow the most air into to make it run. I then changed it, did change it into a afterburner, what helped. At last it was to large and heavy for me. I changed it into a picogrill hobo and I love that the most.
I have not had an issue with it functioning properly but it is heavy. I love the Picogrills but see them as something very different. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft for me the HOBO's Pico 85 and 239 offer anything the Kombius does, but on a cheaper, faster, lighter way. Tested a lot of wood rocket, hobo's and after burner stoves, in the end, the simple and reliable picogrill's did offer the best. I love the 239 and use it in winter times (summer we have most of time fire bans) or spring. They ignite fast, burn clean and the 239 is also a good source of heat in the winter.
I have considered that before. I am not an engineer (I know one I will ask), but I am thinking the higher velocity created by the chimney effect might work against the gasification and secondary combustion principle. Thanks for commenting
Both are very smart designs. Wish there was a titanium or other light weight version. I'm no gram-weenie but I'm getting too old to lug all that stainless steel around.
We ordered one of these 6-18-24. Got the order confirmation but still no ship notification. We've sent several emails to the seller asking about when it might ship with no response at all. Anyone else had problems with this seller?
Morning Mark! Geeze, seems no matter how early I get up on a Saturday morning, you’re already here. 🙂 Looks like a quality item, but I always dislike this type because of how narrow they are. I’ve had a couple pots tip over on stoves, so…. But this whole rocket stove idea, I feel, is over hyped. Of course it’s nice to not have smoke, but I think the efficiency is mostly lost by the amount of heat, and the speed it comes out. If you look at the flames, they’re shooting out all over the place, and being lost to the environment. Also there is no way a pot could absorb that much heat, that quickly. So in the end, yes it’s fast, but efficient? I don’t think so. Most quality stick stoves produce very little smoke once they’re hot too, btw. Just the opinion of a stubborn, getting old, man.
You are right on Jim with relation to small rocket stoves. From my understanding, they work best when they are much larger, taller, well insulated and have larger cooking vessels on top. It is hard to transfer all that to a compact stove. Thanks for commenting
Kombuis is a Dutch word, meaning a ship's kitchen (galley), so I imagine it's pronounced the Dutch way with a Flemish accent. In Dutch, "ui" is a diphthong, meaning it's a sound that changes as you're pronouncing it. Within "kombuis" specifically, you'd use the pronunciation from "buis" (tube). Wiktionary has a decent rendition of "buis" in Dutch, and if you want to replicate it, what you could try as a native English speaker, is starting with the "u" from "underground", then pursing your lips like you're about to kiss someone, whilst maintaining the pitch of your vocal chords. It's a little different in Dutch and (presumably) many Flemish dialects (we don't actually purse our lips as it combines badly with the "s" that follows, causing a weird whistling sound), but this should get you pretty close.
Finally got the stove 8-5-24. It's a beauty! Works great, high quality! We still don't know what the delay was. The company did finally answer my emails saying they would check with their U.S. office, and get back to us. Not another word from them. Two weeks later I wrote to cancel the order. Then the next day it finally shipped. So we're happy, but you too might need to wait for one. I hope not!
Wonder what the delay was all about. I know Arnaud is just a one-man business so it may have to do with being very busy. Thanks for commenting
Looks to be a great stove for situations where weight is not as much of a concern such as car or boat etc type transportation. I am personally a fan of efficient burning abilities such as this stove displays.
Yes, it is heavy for its size so having a conveyance would be almost essential. It is very efficient though. Thanks for commenting Lonnie
Thanks Mark for the video review. This looks like a nice contained stove and pot; probably not for backpacking, but rather a basecamp or canoe trip without portages.
Yes, a bit heavy to carry very far. Thanks for commenting
I have the 1st Gen I purchased at the kickstart.
It’s in perfect condition, I plan to hand down to my grandsons one day.
May 2023
Right on. It should last many lifetimes. Thanks for commenting
Very nicely built stove for sure. Thanks for the video!
Moat welcome. Thanks for commenting
Thank you so much for this review. I am not in the market for a cooking stove, but i enjoy watching your videos anyhow. I usually go right away to your ...more...section for more information, because sometimes I have to use the transcript as well to keep up with you.
Thank you again... wonderful video.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
Not a bad price at all, and I love that rocket stoves will burn just about anything, but they need constant managing. When I used my large bucket style rocket stove the sticks in the feed were shooting flames out the side. I couldn't take my eyes off of it for a second. Maybe these smaller styles are a bit easier to manage. My Eco Zoom was like a bon fire. It had so much heat all around it my hands had to work quick. It was a cold night, so the heat felt good, but it needed constant tending. If my sticks were too long they would burn in half, and flaming sticks would fall on the ground. I like that this one you are reviewing is so complete with a pot. It is a great price.
I have wanted to try an EcoZoom or similar for a while. Thanks for commenting
Seems like a good stove when set up camping somewhere
Well thought out design
Nice review Mark
Yes, car camping or other conveyance but not a hiking stove. Thanks for commenting
Good stove and good vid, Mark. Should be pretty good in the winter time, too.
Yes, better than a lot of smaller stoves. Thanks for commenting
Nice kit. I definitely could see using this when camping on a motorcycle/scooter/bicycle. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
Right on. Compact and lightweight. Thanks for commenting
Right on with the review Mark. I have one but don't carry it far. Although very efficient, a lighter and cleaner burning 'gasifier' like the Goshawk or Bushbuddy is my go to stove for the pack. I use the Arnaud on my patio and take it 'car' camping. About all that can be said other than the lighter options will do both 'car' and 'pack'. Humm!
I agree. Arnaud's FireTower is more of a backpacking stove. If he gets to make it tin titanium, it will be even better. Thanks for commenting
Hmm interesting. I wonder if it's weight and efficiency are worth it over a good gasifier stove like say the bushbuddy and the pot + lid it fits in (0.7 pounds and 1.1 liter capacity/space). Seems to me it would be better suited for a group and not an individual. Really would only work in a camp where you are not moving much, not on the go for a lunch break due to the cooldown time. Still might be great for motorcycle touring so I will keep it in mind thanks!
I don't see it as being more weight efficient than a titanium Bushbuddy. It is quite heavy. What I do think is that it would be much easier to use in cold weather and maybe with damper wood. Also, not as much feeding of sticks. Thanks for commenting
A few nice improvements over the v1.0. Most notably the increase of chimney height and reduction of feed port inclination angle. Seems to be a well thought and decent stove.
How much can you preload in the feed port and how long does it burn without tending to?
So many factors in answering your question. Wood type, diameter, length and dryness are a few variables. I can say it does not require as much feeding of firewood as many other stoves of a similar size. Plus, keeping a hot fire going is easier due to the insulated walls. Thanks for commenting
Just got this stove, first burn tonight. Seems to generate even heat, can control temperature by how much wood you put in. I get the feeling this is quite a bit better cooking stove than other twig stoves I’ve tried (Keith titanium, Firebox, or my much missed titanium bush box LF stolen off my bike). Somehow it feels more like an oven than a stove. Yes it’s heavy, yes I share the peeve about the top cup fitting too tight - but can flip the cup upside down and it works as a loose lid. Takes a while to cool but not too slow if you dump out coals. Probably good for cooking in the park.
I agree. The insulation makes it easy to maintain and control the heat. Thanks for commenting
That is a great stove for car camping. Btw I still see people making the Ikea Hobo stoves. Seen a video less than a month ago. Lol
LOL...the hobo is still a fun stove to make and use. Thanks for commenting
Another great review, I really enjoyed this video and your style of reviewing! After allowing the stove to cool for (I believe it was) 20 minutes, would you feel comfortable packing it away without a danger of melting or burning anything?
I am sure it would cool in 20 minutes or less. Especially if it is cold outside. Thanks for commenting
Fair Price For This ! Thanks For Your Demo, Mark ! ATB T God Bless
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting Terry
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Thanks for commenting
Great video. The name in French is pronounced Ar-a-noh. D is silent. It was my bosses name when I worked in France.
I appreciate the help. Thanks for commenting
I had this stove and sadly has to say it was a dissapointment.
It was the stove where I had to blow the most air into to make it run.
I then changed it, did change it into a afterburner, what helped.
At last it was to large and heavy for me.
I changed it into a picogrill hobo and I love that the most.
I have not had an issue with it functioning properly but it is heavy. I love the Picogrills but see them as something very different. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft for me the HOBO's Pico 85 and 239 offer anything the Kombius does, but on a cheaper, faster, lighter way.
Tested a lot of wood rocket, hobo's and after burner stoves, in the end, the simple and reliable picogrill's did offer the best.
I love the 239 and use it in winter times (summer we have most of time fire bans) or spring. They ignite fast, burn clean and the 239 is also a good source of heat in the winter.
Nice stove. Thanks!
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
do you think the maker can put air holes round the top like in a casifier stove??? to make it even more better
I have considered that before. I am not an engineer (I know one I will ask), but I am thinking the higher velocity created by the chimney effect might work against the gasification and secondary combustion principle. Thanks for commenting
Both are very smart designs. Wish there was a titanium or other light weight version. I'm no gram-weenie but I'm getting too old to lug all that stainless steel around.
I understand what you are saying. Arnaud is considering a titanium stove at some point. Thanks for commenting
Good option and review Mark , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
We ordered one of these 6-18-24. Got the order confirmation but still no ship notification. We've sent several emails to the seller asking about when it might ship with no response at all. Anyone else had problems with this seller?
Sorry to hear about this. I have had no word from the company that it is having issues
Which stove is best in a storm? Kombuis or a Kelly kettle?
The Kombuis would be good but the Kelly Kettle would be better. Thanks for commenting
Will it work in windy/stormy weather?
Yes, as long as you can get a fire going in it and protect it from a lot of rain. Thanks for commenting
Morning Mark! Geeze, seems no matter how early I get up on a Saturday morning, you’re already here. 🙂
Looks like a quality item, but I always dislike this type because of how narrow they are. I’ve had a couple pots tip over on stoves, so….
But this whole rocket stove idea, I feel, is over hyped. Of course it’s nice to not have smoke, but I think the efficiency is mostly lost by the amount of heat, and the speed it comes out. If you look at the flames, they’re shooting out all over the place, and being lost to the environment. Also there is no way a pot could absorb that much heat, that quickly. So in the end, yes it’s fast, but efficient? I don’t think so.
Most quality stick stoves produce very little smoke once they’re hot too, btw.
Just the opinion of a stubborn, getting old, man.
You are right on Jim with relation to small rocket stoves. From my understanding, they work best when they are much larger, taller, well insulated and have larger cooking vessels on top. It is hard to transfer all that to a compact stove. Thanks for commenting
Great video 👍
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
Nice Stove
Thanks for commenting my friend
Audio kinda faded around 15 min Mark. ❤
I'm not hearing that on my end. Thanks for commenting
do you know what kind of insulation is used in this stove ?
Arnaud advises they use a ceramic fiber insulation. Thanks for commenting
I think the French pronunciation would be Kom-bwee.
You are likely correct. Thanks for commenting
Kombuis is a Dutch word, meaning a ship's kitchen (galley), so I imagine it's pronounced the Dutch way with a Flemish accent. In Dutch, "ui" is a diphthong, meaning it's a sound that changes as you're pronouncing it. Within "kombuis" specifically, you'd use the pronunciation from "buis" (tube). Wiktionary has a decent rendition of "buis" in Dutch, and if you want to replicate it, what you could try as a native English speaker, is starting with the "u" from "underground", then pursing your lips like you're about to kiss someone, whilst maintaining the pitch of your vocal chords. It's a little different in Dutch and (presumably) many Flemish dialects (we don't actually purse our lips as it combines badly with the "s" that follows, causing a weird whistling sound), but this should get you pretty close.
And the end you say the 'ui' in kombuis like 'euh' but 'euhs' komb euhs kombuis 😅
thank you
Thats actually not really a rocket stove. Where is the insulated burn chamber?.
why do you say that?
I thought it was pronounced "boos"
I could be wrong. I googled it for the correct pronunciation but I may not have copied it correctly. Thanks for commenting
It something to do with the ear...some people are just way better at it than i am