I bought this stove in 2018. Cut out some hardware cloth to fit over the fuel plate and wood pellets will work perfectly. Just twizzle some hand sanitizer over the pellets and it takes off. Beware, however, that with the pellets you can't control the amount of heat output/flames. It's all or nothing. Combining sticks and pellets will give you more control over the heat output...ie, begin with the pellets and when you don't need a roaring flame fire slow down the flames by using the sticks as needed.
I made a collar for mine that I can slide down over the air inlets to slow the burn 🤗Like you say, these burn hot, way to hot to pan cook over when running full burn
Thank you for posting and realizing people have spending limits. This is exactly what I need and didn't know it existed. It's like a little propane stove without needing propane. I found you just in time!
The pine wood pellets are available at Tractor Supply store for under $10 for a huge bag. These wood pellets also make great cat litter - they turn into sawdust when moisture saturates them. Biodegradable, inexpensive and lightweight.
Great Job Doc!! Appreciate you standing up for those of us who don't want to spend a lot of money on gear when less expensive & very functional items are available.
I have 3 versions of this stove. Canway, Ohuhu, & the Silverfire Scout. All work great & fit inside a MSR Alpine Stowaway Pot 775ml. Can use a trangia in them, too. All also fit the double walled Silverfire Mini Dragon pot for very quick boil times. Would like to see you review of the mini dragon pot used with these.
From what I've read the Silverfire Scout is supposedly tje original and the others are knockoffs. The newer version of the Silverfire has changed the pot supports so there are five of them and the are fixed in place.
@@overweighthikerwannabe901 Yes, my Scout is the new one with 5 fixed supports. Very solid. I also have several Trangia kits, and firebox (gen2 & nano). I like all, & each has its strengths, but best value (& most mesmerizing flame pattern) is the Scout knockoff. Pick up the msr alpine pot & you have a setup hard to beat.
I think this is so educational for those of us who dont and t know are looking for something simple and effective in an emergency situation. Thank you!
I have a couple of these stoves, and I burn only wood pellets in them. I had to put an extra metal screen in one of them to keep the pellets from falling out the holes. They burn hot for well over an hour with no tending. Love 'em.
@@a3a14613 a while back I watched a video of "Tribal Women Cooking" , tho I forget where, anyway, they make a clay slury and paint it on their pots before cooking with fire. The black just wipes right off with washing. Even the almost plasticized, gloss black mess from high heat, no problem, no real scrubbing required. It's great, like, two thumbs up. I started washing it all off and repainting each time but soon realized if you just wash the inside of the pot and keep the side fairly dry, it lasts a long time. Now where you get clay, idk, I happen to have a pile of red clay delivered for yard work, but for how little it takes you could probably buy a chunk at an art supplier that would last ages.
Doc. You did it again. Simple. Effective. Thanks for thinking about and having the interests of all your followers as you devote your time to share your passion and knowledge with all of us. Have learned much from you in finding your channel, following you for the last couple of pandemic years and taking your advice on gear for enjoying the outdoors, prepping, etc. Among the great finds: The Hidden Woodsman (right in my own backyard in RI), all sorts of great stoves (from Firebox to Windmaster to Trangia and Whisperlite), cook kits (hey Thermostack), and bushcraft tips/tools (the Companion and Pocketboy)…we’ve all gained a lot from time you’ve put in. Appreciate your decision a while ago to come back and continue sharing your time and being open and transparent with all of us about “why” when you decided it was time for you to take a deserved break. That took guts and I’m sure many of us respect you even more for it. So, again, just the decision to redo this video to bring back an oldie but a goodie for your followers is exactly the reason so many of us continue to tune in for more knowledge from the doc! Thanks…and keep ‘em coming…O
I bought an Ohuhu stove several years ago,and tried wood pellets as a back up.I like the stove with the pellet,wood and alcohol option so well i bought all my grown kids one.
I bought two of these stoves several years ago for emergencies. I keep one in the camper van and one in the SUV. Very well made for the bargain price and the always dry wood pellets are a great alternative to gas. Can use these during burn bans in most areas.
Thanks Dr. Ernie; I'm a big fan of wood gasifier stoves and have a few, but not this one yet. Some are certainly better than others. This one seems to be as good as any, better than many, and cheaper than most.
I purchased the Ohuhu last year and used a Dremel tool to make an area to feed the fire without removing pots and pans. Place a smoke and carbon monoxide detector 30 inches from the stove after the stove is burning and don't be surprised when the smoke /carbon monoxide detector does not alarm.
Very nice! You are so right, life does not have to cost a lot of money. I will say, I have never even considered using wood pellets. So, I have learned something new. Thanks Doc!
When using sticks it’s amazing how quickly the smoke disappears once the gasification kicks in.It really is a clever design. I bought a cheap one some time ago and it works great,obviously fuel preparation is key.
Thank you for your review of the Ohuhu. I bought one back in 2016 and you inspired me today to buy a new one with the grill. Thainks! It will arrive tomorrow.
Your obsession with camp stoves is so excellent that I cannot thank you enough. You have reviewed several stoves I own, and I bought a couple of stoves based on your reviews. One of the most amazing things about the internet is that you can end up running into someone who is an absolute expert on a topic, and you Sir, are an expert on camp stoves. You provide an invaluable service. Thank you brother.
We purchased the TomShoo brand. The "deluxe" version came with the stainless steel wire grill, an ash pan for the bottom, a solid fuel plate and a storage sack. We liked it for the pot stand. Rather than weak folding legs, you receive two stainless strips with notches in the middle. They are completely flat when not in use. When installed on the top of the stove, the strips form a sturdy X to place your cup or pot on. It works well in many places that will not allow an open fire pit. Other commenters have shared how spirit burners may be used. The parts of the stove make an excellent windshield/pot stand for your Trangia-style spirit burner as well as many DIY alcohol burners. We also use gell alcohol fuel in small aluminum containers because it is inexpensive here in the Philippines. All fuel cubes (solid alcohol and Esbit tables are imported and are super expensive. We have used locally produced lump charcoal from time to time. We want to store some wood pellets. Surprise, not available in the Phils. The only wood pellets I have ever seen here are the "flavoured" variety used for cat litter. Perhaps in an extreme emergency cat litter is OK. I will likely not be out looking for cat littler during a rough patch. The neighbours in our subdivision may think this old guy is "off" a bit when they see me skip a ride on the subdivision's shuttle service and walk home dragging a fallen branch. So be it, I have wood in storage!
The majority of the cat litter pellets are sprayed with a "pine scent" disinfectant, but I've seen it here in England in cheaper places/discount stores labelled as "natural unscented" but I normally just use a wood wool firestarter ball as kindling for lumpwood charcoal in my wood gasifier stove, my neighbours aren't exactly happy I burn stuff to boil water or cook out on the patio 🤣
I always wonder if adding a comment a year later is of any use but here goes. I bought one of these stoves 6 years ago, I lost it 🤷, bought another one I received today. I've been looking for info on wood pellets. I found this at the perfect time! Thanks for answering my questions! 💜
I have the Tomshoo version which has the best top piece design for this style stove. It’s a solid piece, however, there are two crossbars you must secure on top. Or you can use the grill. *For warmth, this top design and with crossbars in place is perfect for setting a rounded steel plate upside down on top like a chimney top. The flames go straight out. Perfect for warming hands and getting some extra body warmth. Great video as always, man. Thanks 🙏
It is a great stove. Been using one for years. It is my go to stove, whether I am hiking, car camping or cooking up some dogs one the beach. And yes yes I know it is rather heavy for hiking but when I take into account that you don't need to carry ant foul for me it all works out.
I loved looking at it just as you did. Ordered mine yesterday. Have 50 pounds of pellets and looking forward to trying it out. Thank you. $21 yesterday on Amazon. Bought 40 pounds of pellets from Ace for $6 today (bag had a slit in plastic but was full).
I use wood pellets for cat litter lol. Then use the leftover aged sawdust (sans feces) for home made fish mulch and compost. We have a Biolite but now I want one of these! Thank you for the honest review.
I have been using mine for the last 2 weeks to just have a small campfire,... Takes a bit of getting the hang of the right time to feed more sticks but it's a lot of fun :)
I got the new one with the little grill and absolutely love it . I also use it as a wind screen for my little Colman gas stove and full tank or a trangia stove ,
That was a truly impressive gasifier flame. I have the Lixada, which I like very much. Two reasons why I would buy the Lixada over the Ohuhu: (1) Lixada has cross-pieces that are more stable for the pot and allow the use of a smaller pot; and (2) There's an opening to feed the fire without taking the pot off. If you use a Swedish fire torch type set up with the wood the flame lasts about 30 minutes. The wood pellets are convenient though.
I ordered the largest lixada stainless knock off of the Emberlite....after my truck got broken into and 3000 dollars of fishing and camping stuff was stolen I like the lixada but wish I still had my titanium emberlite....... cant afford it now
Didn't realise that the big hardware chain here in Australia stocked wood pellets,( I just checked ). I'll definitely give it a go with my little lixada stove and my IKEA utensil strainer stick stove. Thanks.
Great to hear that a hardware chain carries wood pellets in Australia. I'm in WA so just trying to find out which one, Bunnings or Mitre 10? I'm just waiting for my stove to arrive then I'll grab the pellets. Cheers mate.
Great video , so true you don't have to spend a fortune. I bought a tiny pocket twig stove off eBay for AU$14 , it fits a trangia spirit burner, has solid fuel plate plus can support a billy on its side as a tiny oven. Firebox has awesome products but out of my budget for now. Love this gasifier though will definitely look into getting one in the future 😊
Based on some of your older videos I decided to buy this stove. Received it a couple days ago. Was wondering how well pellets would work. Thanks for this and all your other videos.
Ive had one of these for a few years. I carry this and a trangia as a part of my cook kit. I just collect fuel as Im walking. I have never had to buy fuel for it. My alcohol stove also fits inside and works well with it.
When I first saw this video, I love it, the pellet idea. I couldn't watch the whole video, because I was late for work. Today I saw a busted bag of pellets on clearance in Walmart and bought it. Search for your video and watch the whole thing, love it even more. I do have firewood outside, but it's always important to have more than one plan, just in case one fails. Or, just for for quicker camp cooking.
Got one as a present a few days ago and thought it was a simple paint bucket stove...... No way as that double wall air circulator brings on a whole new concept that i honestly never thought about...... I really like this thing
I bought one of these stoves about 10 years ago. This little stove works great. I love the idea of using small sticks to heat up water and cook food easily and store the stove away in compact package. TY MH
I bought this stove and some pellets after your first video about it years ago and to this day it's still my favorite wood stove. Thank you for the excellent content as always
I store my pellets in a Lowe's 5 gallon bucket. I also bought an adapter lid which seals and has a screw on lid. With my southern humidity, they stay nice and dry. Yet I still enjoy filling it with small branches and twigs. Seems to burn longer that way as well. Great stove!
I have a Tomshoo stove very similar to the Ohuhu. I like the Ohuhu has flip out pot stand, versus Tomshoo has cross pieces. However Tomshoo does has open slot you can feed wood. Anyway, I have 50lb wood pellets that I use when I don't want to bother with feeding wood. Super reliable way to have fire, ss you say for cooking, heat, boiling water, or just to watch fire. Thanks for great easy to have simple, efficient cheap way to have fire. Love it! Thanks Ernie!
Like it, have an identical one from another brand (there are plenty of brands selling this model, among others also Lixada and MRF, I guess all these stoves are mady by only one and the same manufacturer) and used it quite often without problems. Didn't try it yet with wood pellets since I have still a good stock (and supply) of wood, but the idea is surely great especially if you live in an urban environment and have difficulties to get proper firewood ... Hadn't to complain about the pot stands so far but the bottom of the thing rusted and broke at several spots between the air holes (still useable). Just let me add a little trick you can do with these (or similar) stoves: once the stove burns only by the gases throuth the top holes, roll a piece of cotton textile to a tight roll and place it under the flame holes on top of your wood/charcoal. If the gasification works well it will not catch fire but the gases only burn, and you get in short time a wonderful roll of char cloth. Take it out fast that it doesn't catch a flame (if it happens, just put it on the ground and step on it to suffocate the flames). It might take you some trials to get this trick done perfectly (it helps to use a white piece of textile or at least some light coloured one which allows you to see it turning black into charred cotton), but once you find it out, you will never again prepare char cloth in a tin ... ;-)
I got a similar model for $9 at a thrift shop. Has set legs on top instead of folding and has a decent size for small pots. Also able to top feed once started. Haven't used pellet fuel yet, but it's a decent little stove.
Great video Ernie! I'm convinced. I have a wood pellet smoker, so I always have pellets around. Don't let the negative people get you down. I look forward to your videos, keep up the good work!
HA Ha yes, I'm sure you have picked up some dislikes, well some people will hit the dislike because they are having a bad hair day. Myself, I think this is genious and wood pellets are cheap and plentiful. Some wood stoves run from wood pellets, and self feeding... what a concept. Getting wood delivered by me is not easy, costly and the wood around me is soft and burns too quickly, there is truly no long burn time. I've tried wood pellets and can get about an hour burn and the embers will go another 30 to 45 minutes. Im working on increasing that time. lol. Great vid, thanks for taking the time and the tips on storage.
Excellent video. I just purchased this stove about a week ago after watching your earlier review. We heat our home with wood pellets already and this is a perfect addition to our camping gear. Thanks so much for the videos
I have a version of this type of stove and I LOVE it. The only thing is I will need to get some of that starter stuff you used. I sometimes have problems starting the fire. Still I love this type of stove. Thanx for the video.
Loved it Ernie!! So good seeing you back on the videos; hope all is well! I bought Solo Stoves when they were first coming out and at a much more reasonable cost but this Ohuhu has them beat for being able to burn pellets. I would have to cut a heavy mesh screen to place in the bottom of the Solo to be able to burn pellets effectively. Amazon is selling this cute little baby for less than $20 right now!! Best wishes! Jeff
Lovely to have you back again making videos. This one has prompted me to go and dig out my Lixada version of this and have a go with some wood pellet cat litter I have in the garage. Keep up the great work - but at your own pace 😀
Have the same (Chinese made) with a different name that cost the same. I love it and is one of my top five. Cheap, effective, and I love your review, Ernie. Thanks for the reminder - I think I'm going to go start a fire even if someone dislikes my comment here or me doing that or the coffee that I drink or the peacefulness of watching the fire burn while I do nothing but meditate😂🤣😂
Thank you! I have a version of this, but I don't remember the brand. I never thought of using the wood pellets. Going to get a bag and a tote to keep on hand for emergencies. I've got 6 kids that can go hunting for sticks and whatnot, teens that are into making tinder, but sometimes it's just wet, or we're in a hurry. Have a blessed week!
Good reminder--thanks! I have several versions of such Chinese stoves, plus Solo stoves, Firebox stoves, and numerous DIY gassifier stoves (a bit of a stove enthusiast....). I've found that any of them will perform very well with wood pellets if a 1/4" bottom screen is used to hold the pellets (if needed). Also, I design beverage can alcohol stoves, and I use my alcohol fuel to start wood pellets--just dribble a tablespoon or so of alcohol on top of the pellets in the same way you used the fire gell. And.... I find most of my wood stoves (or parts of them) will work well as pot stands/wind screens for my alcohol stoves (if you want to include alcohol and alcohol stoves in your emergency kits). Enjoyed the video!
Good review, neat little stove! This stove and a bag of pellets would be perfect for packing for motorcycle touring/camping. Might have to pick one up! 👍
Dood! This is ideal! Perfect even! Nothing fancy and it doesn't look like it will fall apart after 3 times used. The price is not scary either. Thank you for doing this video! 👍👍👍
I LOVE wood gasification stoves !! I have made several from tin cans. My favorite build is out of a stainless steel insulated tall mug. It is super Compact and super efficient and I can normally find dry twigs to cook a cup of Top Ramen or coffee Wherever I Go. No need to carry fuel, if you know where to look for drywood even in wet conditions. Most important thing with this stove is that you light it from the top. So many people make a mistake and try to lite it from the bottom, when I'm car camping I do bring pellets but when I'm hiking on the trail I just pick up twigs and stuff during my walk. Keep up the good job Doc. Some things just can't be beat like the cat food can stove. Simple - cheap - works great. For my weekend Adventures post stoves work fantastic if I was going to climb Mount Everest that would be a different story but I'm too old for that now LOL
I am sure it works fine. I use other options as they are more available to me. I have wood pellets too, but I use that for the litterbox, the cats little bathroom.
I got one but never used it ,yet! Along with a lot of other gear !! Lol .going to get me some wood pellets and do some cooking out doors this winter cos the cost of fuel has rocketed here in UK. I assume that its the same worldwide. So yep down to the kitty section for me at the supermarket lol 😆 😅 ..God bless you and your family 👪 🙏 ❤️..Lee
Hi Earnie. Love your videos, seem like this was recorded just before you got enough of those bad comments and hard work having a youtube channel. As a stove geek from Denmark, I have appreciated your videos a lot, and I just had to buy this stove... my 50th stove I guess... Wish you all the best.
Bought one of these for an emergency but like to use it when out cooking in the Southern Calif. desert where wood is scarce & it works great with pellets!👍👍😎
Btw, I’ve heard that this stove fits nicely inside the 775 ml version of the MSR Alpine Stainless Steel Stowaway Camping Pot. I haven’t tried it, but I’m tempted to buy one.
When I saw the case, I thought, "hmph, that looks like my Ohuhu stove"... Sure enough! lol. I never thought to use wood pellets though. My local supermarket has a bag of 'em in their "discontinued/almost expired/discount" section. I think I'll grab 'em.
I've been watching UA-cam videos for over a decade and I have to say this is one of the top 10 videos I've seen so far
I keep one of these along with pellets in my truck's tool box.. Works very well and it nice to always have a stove along with me.
I bought this stove in 2018. Cut out some hardware cloth to fit over the fuel plate and wood pellets will work perfectly. Just twizzle some hand sanitizer over the pellets and it takes off. Beware, however, that with the pellets you can't control the amount of heat output/flames. It's all or nothing. Combining sticks and pellets will give you more control over the heat output...ie, begin with the pellets and when you don't need a roaring flame fire slow down the flames by using the sticks as needed.
I made a collar for mine that I can slide down over the air inlets to slow the burn 🤗Like you say, these burn hot, way to hot to pan cook over when running full burn
Good point! Controlled burn is a must for cooking.
@@gazgf could you share what you used for a collar? I'd like to be able to control the heat as well.
@@smackdn7756probably an aluminum or steel can.
Empty peanut butter jars are great for holding a reasonable amount of pellets in an almost unbreakable container. Great video and content.
Good idea, thanks. Had them in a plastic bag, knotted but they're getting crushed into dust.
Thank you for posting and realizing people have spending limits. This is exactly what I need and didn't know it existed. It's like a little propane stove without needing propane. I found you just in time!
The pine wood pellets are available at Tractor Supply store for under $10 for a huge bag. These wood pellets also make great cat litter - they turn into sawdust when moisture saturates them. Biodegradable, inexpensive and lightweight.
@@lyndarina9839 I would not cook directly over a fire of pine pellets. The creosote could pollute the meat. Okay for a stew or pot of coffee though.
Great Job Doc!! Appreciate you standing up for those of us who don't want to spend a lot of money on gear when less expensive & very functional items are available.
Yes, i think so too.
I have 3 versions of this stove. Canway, Ohuhu, & the Silverfire Scout. All work great & fit inside a MSR Alpine Stowaway Pot 775ml. Can use a trangia in them, too. All also fit the double walled Silverfire Mini Dragon pot for very quick boil times. Would like to see you review of the mini dragon pot used with these.
From what I've read the Silverfire Scout is supposedly tje original and the others are knockoffs. The newer version of the Silverfire has changed the pot supports so there are five of them and the are fixed in place.
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Yes, my Scout is the new one with 5 fixed supports. Very solid. I also have several Trangia kits, and firebox (gen2 & nano). I like all, & each has its strengths, but best value (& most mesmerizing flame pattern) is the Scout knockoff. Pick up the msr alpine pot & you have a setup hard to beat.
I love the Silverfire Mini Dragon. I wish they made one with about half the capacity for the single camper.
thanks doc. i forgot that i bought one of these many years ago. i dug it out and fired it up in the backyard just for the hell of it. it was fun !!
I think this is so educational for those of us who dont and t know are looking for something simple and effective in an emergency situation. Thank you!
I have a couple of these stoves, and I burn only wood pellets in them. I had to put an extra metal screen in one of them to keep the pellets from falling out the holes. They burn hot for well over an hour with no tending. Love 'em.
How much soot do you get from pellets? I use sticks from my property and they make a heck of a mess on my pans.
@@a3a14613 a while back I watched a video of "Tribal Women Cooking" , tho I forget where, anyway, they make a clay slury and paint it on their pots before cooking with fire. The black just wipes right off with washing. Even the almost plasticized, gloss black mess from high heat, no problem, no real scrubbing required.
It's great, like, two thumbs up.
I started washing it all off and repainting each time but soon realized if you just wash the inside of the pot and keep the side fairly dry, it lasts a long time.
Now where you get clay, idk, I happen to have a pile of red clay delivered for yard work, but for how little it takes you could probably buy a chunk at an art supplier that would last ages.
I have found they burn much cleaner then using twigs/wood for fuel plus they burn longer
I have the same stove. It fits perfectly into a 775ml MSR pot.
Thank you, I got a lot of information from you about using granules in this stove. 👍
Every time I see you post a new video I hit the thumbs up within the first 15 seconds, great stuff and thank you!
Doc. You did it again. Simple. Effective. Thanks for thinking about and having the interests of all your followers as you devote your time to share your passion and knowledge with all of us. Have learned much from you in finding your channel, following you for the last couple of pandemic years and taking your advice on gear for enjoying the outdoors, prepping, etc. Among the great finds: The Hidden Woodsman (right in my own backyard in RI), all sorts of great stoves (from Firebox to Windmaster to Trangia and Whisperlite), cook kits (hey Thermostack), and bushcraft tips/tools (the Companion and Pocketboy)…we’ve all gained a lot from time you’ve put in.
Appreciate your decision a while ago to come back and continue sharing your time and being open and transparent with all of us about “why” when you decided it was time for you to take a deserved break. That took guts and I’m sure many of us respect you even more for it. So, again, just the decision to redo this video to bring back an oldie but a goodie for your followers is exactly the reason so many of us continue to tune in for more knowledge from the doc!
Thanks…and keep ‘em coming…O
I use wood pellets in my Solo stove and love it. Pellets are super cheap and very effective.
I bought an Ohuhu stove several years ago,and tried wood pellets as a back up.I like the stove with the pellet,wood and alcohol option so well i bought all my grown kids one.
I bought two of these stoves several years ago for emergencies. I keep one in the camper van and one in the SUV. Very well made for the bargain price and the always dry wood pellets are a great alternative to gas. Can use these during burn bans in most areas.
Thanks Dr. Ernie; I'm a big fan of wood gasifier stoves and have a few, but not this one yet. Some are certainly better than others. This one seems to be as good as any, better than many, and cheaper than most.
Hold that thought. Definitely some products are better than others. Thanks Ernie valuable info as always. Bushyboy Oz.
I purchased the Ohuhu last year and used a Dremel tool to make an area to feed the fire without removing pots and pans. Place a smoke and carbon monoxide detector 30 inches from the stove after the stove is burning and don't be surprised when the smoke /carbon monoxide detector does not alarm.
Very nice! You are so right, life does not have to cost a lot of money. I will say, I have never even considered using wood pellets. So, I have learned something new. Thanks Doc!
When using sticks it’s amazing how quickly the smoke disappears once the gasification kicks in.It really is a clever design.
I bought a cheap one some time ago and it works great,obviously fuel preparation is key.
Thank you for your review of the Ohuhu. I bought one back in 2016 and you inspired me today to buy a new one with the grill. Thainks! It will arrive tomorrow.
Your obsession with camp stoves is so excellent that I cannot thank you enough.
You have reviewed several stoves I own, and I bought a couple of stoves based on your reviews.
One of the most amazing things about the internet is that you can end up running into someone who is an absolute expert on a topic, and you Sir, are an expert on camp stoves.
You provide an invaluable service. Thank you brother.
We purchased the TomShoo brand. The "deluxe" version came with the stainless steel wire grill, an ash pan for the bottom, a solid fuel plate and a storage sack. We liked it for the pot stand. Rather than weak folding legs, you receive two stainless strips with notches in the middle. They are completely flat when not in use. When installed on the top of the stove, the strips form a sturdy X to place your cup or pot on. It works well in many places that will not allow an open fire pit. Other commenters have shared how spirit burners may be used. The parts of the stove make an excellent windshield/pot stand for your Trangia-style spirit burner as well as many DIY alcohol burners. We also use gell alcohol fuel in small aluminum containers because it is inexpensive here in the Philippines. All fuel cubes (solid alcohol and Esbit tables are imported and are super expensive. We have used locally produced lump charcoal from time to time. We want to store some wood pellets. Surprise, not available in the Phils. The only wood pellets I have ever seen here are the "flavoured" variety used for cat litter. Perhaps in an extreme emergency cat litter is OK. I will likely not be out looking for cat littler during a rough patch. The neighbours in our subdivision may think this old guy is "off" a bit when they see me skip a ride on the subdivision's shuttle service and walk home dragging a fallen branch. So be it, I have wood in storage!
The majority of the cat litter pellets are sprayed with a "pine scent" disinfectant, but I've seen it here in England in cheaper places/discount stores labelled as "natural unscented" but I normally just use a wood wool firestarter ball as kindling for lumpwood charcoal in my wood gasifier stove, my neighbours aren't exactly happy I burn stuff to boil water or cook out on the patio 🤣
I drag fallen limbs to keep area clean and use for fire. Two fold reasons.
U need a balikbayan box from 🇨🇦 or 🇺🇲 with 40lb bag of hardwood pellets
I always wonder if adding a comment a year later is of any use but here goes.
I bought one of these stoves 6 years ago, I lost it 🤷, bought another one I received today. I've been looking for info on wood pellets. I found this at the perfect time! Thanks for answering my questions! 💜
Tip wipe a little dish soap around the end of your pot mug etc any soot will come off lots easier when cleaning
I have the Tomshoo version which has the best top piece design for this style stove. It’s a solid piece, however, there are two crossbars you must secure on top. Or you can use the grill.
*For warmth, this top design and with crossbars in place is perfect for setting a rounded steel plate upside down on top like a chimney top. The flames go straight out. Perfect for warming hands and getting some extra body warmth.
Great video as always, man. Thanks 🙏
It is a great stove. Been using one for years. It is my go to stove, whether I am hiking, car camping or cooking up some dogs one the beach. And yes yes I know it is rather heavy for hiking but when I take into account that you don't need to carry ant foul for me it all works out.
I'm so glad you are back...we love you in Arizona
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glad you're back. that was awesome.
I loved looking at it just as you did. Ordered mine yesterday. Have 50 pounds of pellets and looking forward to trying it out. Thank you. $21 yesterday on Amazon. Bought 40 pounds of pellets from Ace for $6 today (bag had a slit in plastic but was full).
I use wood pellets for cat litter lol. Then use the leftover aged sawdust (sans feces) for home made fish mulch and compost. We have a Biolite but now I want one of these! Thank you for the honest review.
I have been using mine for the last 2 weeks to just have a small campfire,... Takes a bit of getting the hang of the right time to feed more sticks but it's a lot of fun :)
I got the new one with the little grill and absolutely love it . I also use it as a wind screen for my little Colman gas stove and full tank or a trangia stove ,
Awesome Doc! I think this stove and fuel combo is a great budget heating and cooking system to keep in the car as part of a bug out bag. Great idea.
So glad you are back doing videos. I have not seen this stove before nor using wood pellets. Much appreciated ...
Had one for years… love it!
I’ve had one for a few years now and love it. Holding up better than expected.
Very nice solution Ernie - not having to take any sticks from the bush helps the natural eco system 😀
That was a truly impressive gasifier flame. I have the Lixada, which I like very much. Two reasons why I would buy the Lixada over the Ohuhu: (1) Lixada has cross-pieces that are more stable for the pot and allow the use of a smaller pot; and (2) There's an opening to feed the fire without taking the pot off. If you use a Swedish fire torch type set up with the wood the flame lasts about 30 minutes. The wood pellets are convenient though.
That feed port is a great option!
I ordered the largest lixada stainless knock off of the Emberlite....after my truck got broken into and 3000 dollars of fishing and camping stuff was stolen
I like the lixada but wish I still had my titanium emberlite....... cant afford it now
Didn't realise that the big hardware chain here in Australia stocked wood pellets,( I just checked ). I'll definitely give it a go with my little lixada stove and my IKEA utensil strainer stick stove. Thanks.
Great to hear that a hardware chain carries wood pellets in Australia.
I'm in WA so just trying to find out which one, Bunnings or Mitre 10?
I'm just waiting for my stove to arrive then I'll grab the pellets.
Cheers mate.
@@MikeJones-xw3te I looked up Bunnings online. I'm in Sydney, so as we both know that means we might still have to do some hunting to get them.
@@alpinealpine2793 I'll let you know how I go sourcing the pellets.
Might get some before fire bans take effect and no naked flames are allowed.
Location wood pellets at one of our local Bunnings.
Grabbed 2 x 5kg bags @ $20 each. Should last me a bloody long time.
See my message blow.
Nice to see you back, even with me being 75 yrs old you have new info. I must have 20 stoves stowed everywhere.still look for a new style or design.
Another great video. Thanks.
Loved the part where you called out the trolls lol. They already don’t like it 15 seconds in haha.
If you plan on cooking directly over the flame, consider the wood you select. I'd recommend hardwood pellets for a pellet bbq.
Great video , so true you don't have to spend a fortune. I bought a tiny pocket twig stove off eBay for AU$14 , it fits a trangia spirit burner, has solid fuel plate plus can support a billy on its side as a tiny oven. Firebox has awesome products but out of my budget for now. Love this gasifier though will definitely look into getting one in the future 😊
I use 5 gal bucket with a lid for my smoker pellets. Getting pellets for my stove.
I was struggling with justifying a Solo Stove, for a smoke-low wood option. You have fixed that for me, thank you.
I love cooking over fire and never thought about using pellets with my Solo stove. Great idea.
Based on some of your older videos I decided to buy this stove. Received it a couple days ago. Was wondering how well pellets would work. Thanks for this and all your other videos.
Ive had one of these for a few years. I carry this and a trangia as a part of my cook kit.
I just collect fuel as Im walking. I have never had to buy fuel for it.
My alcohol stove also fits inside and works well with it.
Great stove . First one I bought when thinking about emergency stoves about 8 years ago.
When I first saw this video, I love it, the pellet idea. I couldn't watch the whole video, because I was late for work. Today I saw a busted bag of pellets on clearance in Walmart and bought it. Search for your video and watch the whole thing, love it even more. I do have firewood outside, but it's always important to have more than one plan, just in case one fails. Or, just for for quicker camp cooking.
I started using that exact system over 6 years ago. I love it.
Pellets for pellet grills add a nice flavor variety, especially if you use the grill option. I'd avoid the heating kind for cooking.
Thank you for this review. I bought one a very long time ago ($12) and added a grate ($2) shortly afterward. Both are still going strong.
Got one as a present a few days ago and thought it was a simple paint bucket stove...... No way as that double wall air circulator brings on a whole new concept that i honestly never thought about...... I really like this thing
I bought one of these stoves about 10 years ago. This little stove works great. I love the idea of using small sticks to heat up water and cook food easily and store the stove away in compact package. TY MH
I bought this stove and some pellets after your first video about it years ago and to this day it's still my favorite wood stove. Thank you for the excellent content as always
I store my pellets in a Lowe's 5 gallon bucket. I also bought an adapter lid which seals and has a screw on lid. With my southern humidity, they stay nice and dry. Yet I still enjoy filling it with small branches and twigs. Seems to burn longer that way as well. Great stove!
It does make a beautiful flame.
I liked your Coleman military stove pot measure for the wood pellets!
I have a Tomshoo stove very similar to the Ohuhu. I like the Ohuhu has flip out pot stand, versus Tomshoo has cross pieces. However Tomshoo does has open slot you can feed wood. Anyway, I have 50lb wood pellets that I use when I don't want to bother with feeding wood. Super reliable way to have fire, ss you say for cooking, heat, boiling water, or just to watch fire. Thanks for great easy to have simple, efficient cheap way to have fire. Love it! Thanks Ernie!
Like it, have an identical one from another brand (there are plenty of brands selling this model, among others also Lixada and MRF, I guess all these stoves are mady by only one and the same manufacturer) and used it quite often without problems. Didn't try it yet with wood pellets since I have still a good stock (and supply) of wood, but the idea is surely great especially if you live in an urban environment and have difficulties to get proper firewood ... Hadn't to complain about the pot stands so far but the bottom of the thing rusted and broke at several spots between the air holes (still useable).
Just let me add a little trick you can do with these (or similar) stoves: once the stove burns only by the gases throuth the top holes, roll a piece of cotton textile to a tight roll and place it under the flame holes on top of your wood/charcoal. If the gasification works well it will not catch fire but the gases only burn, and you get in short time a wonderful roll of char cloth. Take it out fast that it doesn't catch a flame (if it happens, just put it on the ground and step on it to suffocate the flames). It might take you some trials to get this trick done perfectly (it helps to use a white piece of textile or at least some light coloured one which allows you to see it turning black into charred cotton), but once you find it out, you will never again prepare char cloth in a tin ... ;-)
I got a similar model for $9 at a thrift shop. Has set legs on top instead of folding and has a decent size for small pots. Also able to top feed once started. Haven't used pellet fuel yet, but it's a decent little stove.
Great video Ernie! I'm convinced. I have a wood pellet smoker, so I always have pellets around. Don't let the negative people get you down. I look forward to your videos, keep up the good work!
HA Ha yes, I'm sure you have picked up some dislikes, well some people will hit the dislike because they are having a bad hair day.
Myself, I think this is genious and wood pellets are cheap and plentiful.
Some wood stoves run from wood pellets, and self feeding... what a concept.
Getting wood delivered by me is not easy, costly and the wood around me is soft and burns too quickly, there is truly no long burn time.
I've tried wood pellets and can get about an hour burn and the embers will go another 30 to 45 minutes. Im working on increasing that time. lol.
Great vid, thanks for taking the time and the tips on storage.
Excellent video. I just purchased this stove about a week ago after watching your earlier review. We heat our home with wood pellets already and this is a perfect addition to our camping gear. Thanks so much for the videos
I have a version of this type of stove and I LOVE it. The only thing is I will need to get some of that starter stuff you used. I sometimes have problems starting the fire. Still I love this type of stove. Thanx for the video.
I’ve been watching your videos for years and trust your opinion.
Love it, buy the food grade pellets for great tasting and healthier grilling option.
Loved it Ernie!! So good seeing you back on the videos; hope all is well! I bought Solo Stoves when they were first coming out and at a much more reasonable cost but this Ohuhu has them beat for being able to burn pellets. I would have to cut a heavy mesh screen to place in the bottom of the Solo to be able to burn pellets effectively. Amazon is selling this cute little baby for less than $20 right now!! Best wishes! Jeff
Nice video. Thnx much, simple way explaining things. I have one like that, great ideas on wood pellets. Way to go when looking for simple.
This is great! Thank you for sharing. I’ll be buying it all soon to be prepared.
I have that stove and have had it for several years also. I don't use it often, but it still remains one of my favorites.
Lovely to have you back again making videos. This one has prompted me to go and dig out my Lixada version of this and have a go with some wood pellet cat litter I have in the garage. Keep up the great work - but at your own pace 😀
I have the same stove. Works great with wood pellets except for wind. Windy weather makes cooking very hard.
nice budget option for sure.
Have the same (Chinese made) with a different name that cost the same. I love it and is one of my top five. Cheap, effective, and I love your review, Ernie. Thanks for the reminder - I think I'm going to go start a fire even if someone dislikes my comment here or me doing that or the coffee that I drink or the peacefulness of watching the fire burn while I do nothing but meditate😂🤣😂
A Great little stove your bang on.
I’ve watched this video 4 times. Very good.
I too agree that the Firebox Gen2 Titanium stove (kit) is my all time favorite twig stove!!
Thank you! I have a version of this, but I don't remember the brand. I never thought of using the wood pellets. Going to get a bag and a tote to keep on hand for emergencies. I've got 6 kids that can go hunting for sticks and whatnot, teens that are into making tinder, but sometimes it's just wet, or we're in a hurry. Have a blessed week!
Good reminder--thanks! I have several versions of such Chinese stoves, plus Solo stoves, Firebox stoves, and numerous DIY gassifier stoves (a bit of a stove enthusiast....). I've found that any of them will perform very well with wood pellets if a 1/4" bottom screen is used to hold the pellets (if needed). Also, I design beverage can alcohol stoves, and I use my alcohol fuel to start wood pellets--just dribble a tablespoon or so of alcohol on top of the pellets in the same way you used the fire gell. And.... I find most of my wood stoves (or parts of them) will work well as pot stands/wind screens for my alcohol stoves (if you want to include alcohol and alcohol stoves in your emergency kits). Enjoyed the video!
Good review, neat little stove! This stove and a bag of pellets would be perfect for packing for motorcycle touring/camping. Might have to pick one up! 👍
Dood! This is ideal! Perfect even! Nothing fancy and it doesn't look like it will fall apart after 3 times used. The price is not scary either. Thank you for doing this video! 👍👍👍
Thanks Ernie
I LOVE wood gasification stoves !! I have made several from tin cans. My favorite build is out of a stainless steel insulated tall mug. It is super Compact and super efficient and I can normally find dry twigs to cook a cup of Top Ramen or coffee Wherever I Go. No need to carry fuel, if you know where to look for drywood even in wet conditions. Most important thing with this stove is that you light it from the top. So many people make a mistake and try to lite it from the bottom, when I'm car camping I do bring pellets but when I'm hiking on the trail I just pick up twigs and stuff during my walk. Keep up the good job Doc. Some things just can't be beat like the cat food can stove. Simple - cheap - works great. For my weekend Adventures post stoves work fantastic if I was going to climb Mount Everest that would be a different story but I'm too old for that now LOL
Nice to have you back
Love it Ernie!
I am sure it works fine. I use other options as they are more available to me. I have wood pellets too, but I use that for the litterbox, the cats little bathroom.
I never thought about using pellets. GREAT idea!!!!!!
I got one but never used it ,yet! Along with a lot of other gear !! Lol .going to get me some wood pellets and do some cooking out doors this winter cos the cost of fuel has rocketed here in UK. I assume that its the same worldwide. So yep down to the kitty section for me at the supermarket lol 😆 😅 ..God bless you and your family 👪 🙏 ❤️..Lee
Welcome back Ernie.. Nice information, as always
Hi Earnie. Love your videos, seem like this was recorded just before you got enough of those bad comments and hard work having a youtube channel. As a stove geek from Denmark, I have appreciated your videos a lot, and I just had to buy this stove... my 50th stove I guess... Wish you all the best.
I have had one of those stoves for a long time.. this helped me %100 so i dont have to chop wood to use it!!
Oh, just saw it in the links, thanks ~
Bought one of these for an emergency but like to use it when out cooking in the Southern Calif. desert where wood is scarce & it works great with pellets!👍👍😎
Btw, I’ve heard that this stove fits nicely inside the 775 ml version of the MSR Alpine Stainless Steel Stowaway Camping Pot. I haven’t tried it, but I’m tempted to buy one.
Thank you for the idea.
When I saw the case, I thought, "hmph, that looks like my Ohuhu stove"... Sure enough! lol.
I never thought to use wood pellets though. My local supermarket has a bag of 'em in their "discontinued/almost expired/discount" section. I think I'll grab 'em.
In my gasification stoves pellets work amazing, in my boundless voyage titanium I'll get around 40 min of useful cook time using the oak pellets.