TLUD (Top Loading Up Draft) wood stoves for backpacking only use little sticks... no need to hunt downed wood. Normally, what is within reach is enough.
Also, I strongly prefer titanium, instead of stainless. Titanium is far more heat resistant... you can bury it in coals, and it will not be damaged.
Sometimes it's "open fires" that are prohibited... I use my wood stove in those areas.... there are a couple areas in NC where fires are prohibited so something else to be aware of.
Wow never heard of this one before. Looks pretty neat but how durable is it?I like the VIRE mini rocket stove. Breaks down flat and gravity helps the wood move down. So you not messing with the wood as much once it’s going.
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The firebox stuff looks to be the most compact and is it worth it for the titanium over steel? Just curious if it can handle the occasional use of coal.I can’t remember the last time I’ve backpacked but I have a firebox nano stainless and have used it a handful of times. In my limited use, I really like it.
It now lives in my GHB/BOB because it’s compact (folds to size of a billfold), simple (not a puzzle to assemble), multi-fuel capable, and has been easy to use for me. I don’t remember what I paid, but I bought it off MassDrop for a mild discount.
That's neat you can boil and cook overtop but how stable is it stacked?Kelly Kettle. I have two and like them quite a bit. Wind and rain resistant, boils water in 5 minutes or so, you can cook on top while boiling your water, good for making noise in bear country, very lite when empty, can be strapped anywhere on the outside of your pack, uses even damp fuel once you get the fire going.
Looks pretty neat when used for a bonfire to huddle around and toast marshmallows.I picked up one of the tiny Solo Brand stoves when they have a buy one/get one deal. Not the lightest but it works very well. Also had very good luck boiling water and cooking on one of the Seek Outside Titanium backpacking wood stoves. Floorless tent and that stove is my go to if its below freezing and multi night trips. Relatively light weight for what it offers.
The rocket stove is not as efficient, because it's performance is based on Excess Air... it burns hot but it burns fast and requires more fuel.
I can’t really comment on how durable it is since I don’t use it hard or a lot. So far it’s met my expectations.Wow never heard of this one before. Looks pretty neat but how durable is it?
I can’t say, haven’t used a Titanium stove, just Ti pots. But per @MacEntyre above, Ti is the way to go if you plan to use coals.The firebox stuff looks to be the most compact and is it worth it for the titanium over steel? Just curious if it can handle the occasional use of coal.
Mine are pretty stable, but I never load it with big pots. I se pots that are small for one pot meals.That's neat you can boil and cook overtop but how stable is it stacked?