STOVES

[lol]

As posted on another thread, I'd be keen to hear opinions about the Honey stove and some of the cheaper alternatives (twig burner types) on the internet?
Any thoughts or experiences?

 

[Bam]

I've got a couple of cheap gas stoves, one a small 'hill walking' one that folds down small and one with a larger frame for camping. They're interchangeable of course and each was about 7 quid (guess, I've had them a few years now). Both have been great, no issues and I think the wee built in igniter still works on one of them. I doubt my models are made these days, they seem to keep changing the names (and who they're copying them from). If its cheap, give it a whirl.

 

[lol]

If its cheap, give it a whirl.

The Honey Stove is about £39.....not cheap...….but is it good?

 

[Bam]

The Honey Stove is about £39.....not cheap...….but is it good?

Yowzers, for me that's serious money, I think the most expensive system I've bought was the Trangia and mine is over 30 years old now so I've had my money's worth. Let us know how you go with it, I'm not against spending money, I'm just a pauper.

 

[lol]

Yowzers, for me that's serious money, I think the most expensive system I've bought was the Trangia and mine is over 30 years old now so I've had my money's worth. Let us know how you go with it, I'm not against spending money, I'm just a pauper.

Me too........I haven't said I'm going to buy one yet!! I've seen a Titanium version for sale on Amazon at over £70

 

[38thfoot]

I’ve got a smaller version, about 3” cubed; I like it but am not sure if it’s actually any good. If you can find dry wood then it works well but needs constant feeding.

It does work very well as a wind shield for a small meths burner or solid fuel tablet.

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[lol]

I’ve got a smaller version, about 3” cubed; I like it but am not sure if it’s actually any good. If you can find dry wood then it works well but needs constant feeding.

It does work very well as a wind shield for a small meths burner or solid fuel tablet.

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Ah, thank you, most helpful
Have you seen the video by "Simon, a bloke etc..." on stoves?
I normally use, and love, a Swedish Army Trangia, but am intrigued...……...

 

[lol]

Ah, thank you, most helpful
Have you seen the video by "Simon, a bloke etc..." on stoves?
I normally use, and love, a Swedish Army Trangia, but am intrigued...……...

Also, "SabitW" has done a comparison twixt the Honey Stove and the Firebox stove, the latter particularly impressive...….but I've come to the conclusion that they are too expensive for what they are, having spoken to one or two; the latter is over £50.......my trangia was? £13.... includes as you all know, pots, pans, lid, spork and heaven knows what else. And works so well

 

[Bam]

Also, "SabitW" has done a comparison twixt the Honey Stove and the Firebox stove, the latter particularly impressive...….but I've come to the conclusion that they are too expensive for what they are, having spoken to one or two; the latter is over £50.......my trangia was? £13.... includes as you all know, pots, pans, lid, spork and heaven knows what else. And works so well

Trangia was my first 'stove love', I had camping gaz and hexy before it but still have a soft spot for the Trangia system although I go for the minimal meths set up at the moment and haven't used the full gear for about 5 years at least.

 

[Bopdude]

I use and love my wild woods woodgas stove

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They work very well with cat litter.

Otherwise as stated, wood has to be dry and a lot of feeding, which to be fair, isn't a chore if you're set up.

This thread shows me using it in a couple of ways

https://www.thebushcraftforum.com/threads/out-in-the-woods.159393/

 

[Madriverrob]

I’m a convert to the firebox stove , I’m so far impressed.......

 

[Bam]

I’m a convert to the firebox stove , I’m so far impressed.......

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I like the look of those, I'll get one at some point but it's not at the top of my list.

 

[lol]

I like the look of those, I'll get one at some point but it's not at the top of my list.

You might find these two film reviews by SabitW interesting....

 

[Bam]

Cheers, seen a few vids and it does look good. I'll give them a watch later.

 

[Bopdude]

A larger version / copy at 17 odd cm diameter might be useful for a longer burn ? Option D

Amazon.co.uk

 

[38thfoot]

Thinking back to his wife’s comment about having too many stoves my wife makes similar complaints; off the top of my head I own:

Mini firebox
Trangia copy
Mini meths pop stove
Coleman 822 multi fuel
Optimus hunter multi fuel
Coleman sports gas burner
Titanium micro gas burner
2x horizontal cylinder suitcase stoves
2x ghilli kettles
About 20 hexi stoves in three different styles!

There are probably others hiding in my garage I’ve forgoton about.

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[lol]

There are "Kit Tarts", and then there are professionals…………..

 

[Harry Palmer]

A good friend of mine collects stoves, he has dozens of them, I'm a beginner and only have about twenty five, mostly liquid fuel; gas is overall an expensive way to make a brew or cook a meal IMHO.

 

[lol]

Twenty five……...qualifies as dozens!!! (and, as above, a professional!!)

I've got 1/2 doz of so, gathered over the years, but only really use two, maybe 3......all of which are meths. I don't like gas either, really...……….

 

[Harry Palmer]

I was gifted a lot of stoves by afore mentioned friend. I'll ask him again to come here and sign up.