UCO Mini Flatpack Portable Stainless Steel Grill and Fire Pit Review.
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- This is a review of the UCO Mini grill and firepit.
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Cook Pot with bail.
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UCO Mini (standard also in link) grill and firepit. This is the 35 dollar option.
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Pocket Boy Folding Silky Saw.
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Unigear stove/grill.
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Ti long handled Spoon.
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Campfire Dragon bellows.
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I like the idea of using the grill sideways to facilitate reloading of more wood. Very smart.
I put this baby in my cart at Amazon the other day, so glad to see a video on it... Thank you!!!👍
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The smoke alarm in my apartment just went off. Seriously.
Nice going Sparky.
Must be pretty awesome knowing you have a fire pit neatly folded and packed away in your small backpack. That thing looks amazing for overnight fishing trips. Can throw a trout on there and fish for another as it cooks ;). I am going to order one. Was surprised they were so cheap. Thanks for the video! It was great!
Thank you for keeping me company in the forest. Just a quick canteen cup coffee to scratch the outdoor itch..i have both the UNIGEAR and the large UCO. I like both. But now seeing there is a small one I will get it!! That will actually get used!!! Great idea putting the grill on that way..it is hard to remove to feed fire..at least on my large one. Stay safe sir..as usual very much enjoy your videos..you look great..rested refreshed and healthy
Thanks!
Glad you're cutting back on the carbs. You are looking better. Thanks for the video and review. I may get one of these.
Thanks. I am working on it!
Hey MW. I'm a stove-a-holic myself. Probably have 20 or so. Wood, propane, butane or alcohol. I really like this one. Easy clean up has become a biggie w/me. For 1 or 2 people this looks great. It's packability and ease to load wood over 4-6 in long makes this one intriguing. Remove the grill and longer pcs will work great. Nice vid. ATB
Thanks for watching!
@@MegaWoodswalker Got the mini. I absolutely love it. Thanks!!!! atb
@@walkerone9833 Great!
These stoves look perfect for areas (like the Sawtooths in Idaho) that require a fire pan for backcountry campfires.
True. That was one of my considerations for areas not ground fire friendly. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for reviewing the smaller version also.👍🔥
Thanks!
I'm trying out the Sterno foldable box style grill that is used with the fuel canister, I also cut out a vegetable roaster sheet that sits on top of a regular charcoal grill with the hole in it so your vegetables don't fall through, and I attach that to the top of the sterno, seems to be working pretty good, I also modified the floor with a metal cooling rack so it has a raised bottom for airflow, only thing is I don't know how long it will last yet
I think I like the standard better too. But I think the mini is small enough to be an alternative to a lot of the smaller box style twig stoves which need feeding a lot. It's always going to be the bigger the fire the longer it lasts but obviously the heavier they are and the more wood they need. The mini seems good for it's size and weight.
It's always a balancing act. The same applies to tent stoves. Small stove easier to pack. Larger stove more room for cooking, longer stoke times, more heat output and less wood prep (longer fuel means less cuts). But sometimes the weight and bulk are just too much hence the challenge. Thanks for watching!
I think I'm going to have to pick one of these up. It looks like a smaller grate can be added inside the firebox beneath the sticks to increase air flow.
I bet that would work great for charcoal as well. That mod is on my list to try put. Thanks for watching!
SIR...I MISS YOU TERRIBLY!! R.I.P. CANT BELIEVE ITS 4 YEARS...whenever i use my grill and pther things or eat SACRED BACON...I THINK OF YOU
I have the bigger UCO in my check out basket right now. I think I'm going ahead and getting it. Thanks for another awesome video Brother 👍🏻👍🏻~John
I sure like mine. Thanks for watching!
Hi Walker. Thanks for the video. Always a pleasure. Best wishes from the San Francisco Bay area.
Thanks!
Walker, thanks for sharing, that rock was a ankle twister for sure . Looks like the grill worked out well. Atb brother 👍
Thanks brother!
I'll tell you what Walker that's one badass Grill you got there
Thanks!
If you place some hardware mesh/cloth elevated a bit in the bottom of he pan it will create much more draft resulting in a much better burn.
Awesome! I just might have to get one! Just the right size! Thanks for sharing this brother!
Thanks for watching!
I'm a bit more inclined to use copper tube and stainless rods to fit together a grill over a metal can. Not sure if you did, but in case you don't know, some Dawn dish soap around the outside of the cookpot before cooking helps for cleaning after.
I do know of the soap trick. Never actually tried it however. Thanks for posting and watching!
You’re a genius. Putting the grill sideways
Hey Kevin, it’s Doug, and what am I going to say today? 😀 Good demo and review today on the grill/stove. After watching you work with it, I’m not sure I see the advantage of this one over its slightly larger cousin. Due to the latter ones’ larger cooking area, I believe that one gets my vote.
Do you have a fav between the two? The Keto friendly meal had my attention, too, as I’m doing a Ketoesque diet at the moment to control my blood sugar issues...your combo looked very good to me!! Thanks much for the upload.
The standard/large for sure. Odds are the Mini will probably get more use as it's smaller and more packable however larger is almost always better when it comes to wood stoves and this is true here as well.
MegaWoodswalker , Agreed, 100%. Take care, my friend.
good stuff, please do some more chimney stoves either under tarp or in tent!
I will be. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video as always my friend!! Thanks so much for sharing and blessings to you and your family 😇
I can see where the larger one would be a great advantage when it’s a lot colder outside, being able to use it as a fire pit. The small one on the other hand, is definitely an excellent smaller lightweight stove. I’ve got my carbs down to almost nothing, hang in there, you’ll eventually get the DB down to manageable levels. So far, I’ve managed to keep my weight down. The one thumbs down, he’s probably eating sawdust rice.
When it gets colder the larger one will be out on the trail for sure as a firepan. Thanks brother!
Love mine. Great little grill to take camping.
That's some rocky terrain there buddy
I am thinking of going there more often as need to get some hills in for training. The area has lots of bears and long (really long) black/gray rats snakes. Also box turtles which are rare around there these days. Thanks for watching!
I bought one based on this video. And the fact you look like Prison Mike from the office LOL. Thanks brother
Excellent review,you just made my decision an easier one.Ill put my money on th standard size
Not a bad decision. Thanks for watching!
Great job on the video buddy
Great review, as always!
Kevin enjoyed both the large and small flatpack reviews. Is the small one big enough to cook for 2 people. thanks
I had 4 hot dogs on it with space left over so thinking yes though if the intent is cooking out more than longer range hiking the standard offers options like doing two things at once such heating a pot of beans & grilling burgers etc etc.
:-) Thank you for taking the time to share*
Thanks!
Great review! I liked a few of your tips
He passed away
Thanks! Great review, but I have one question. Do you think this will throw off enough BTU to keep a person warm when it's really cold and in a survival situation?
If for some reason my access to wood was limited aka only a small amount under a tarp during bad weather or a hurt ankle sure as it's more efficient than a similar sized scout fire IMO. But based on my tarp/bivy winter camping a larger fire with nice coal base is better. I would make a BIG fire as that could even withstand rain.
I was out for a day hike today. I'm sort of regretting purchasing my Kifaru EMR II a few years back. It's 13 pounds without any gear loaded. That's way too much. Used my firebox stove to cook up some Mountain House beef stew and Chicken with rice for me and my dog. The stove worked great. Do you know anyone who might want to buy a used EMR II with the tactical frame?
The EMR is heavy for sure. However it's bomb proof.The beef stew is my favorite MH.
is it hard to put the grill on after you have a fire started ?
Best UA-camr
Thanks!
Looked like a great littel grill
Hey Kevin, thanks for reviewing the Mini UCO. Do you think you would ever use it for backpacking on a multi-day trip?
Yes it's doable though it would be hard to ignore my UL Ti stoves which are under 1/2 lb. However in a very sensitive area this is totally off the ground in a way only the biolite stoves can match.
@@MegaWoodswalker Thanks Kevin, appreciate it. I've also been searching for the right stove too.
I like that stove / grill but I think they could improve it by constructing it out of titanium. That would cut the weight dramatically
I think you're right. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Quite okay. ✌🤘✊🏼
It's expensive ($155.00) and a bit heavy (almost 4 pounds) but check out the Pyrolino portable wood stove. I won't buy it but it's an interesting design
That's interesting for sure. www.pyrolino.com/
@@MegaWoodswalker I'm going out on the AT for an overnighter tomorrow with my hammock and tarp. I'm taking my Firebox stove, some fatwood, tinder and a nalgene full of wood pellets. Probably won't need the wood pellets but they are nice to have when you want a quick, long lasting fire in a twig stove.
Any ideas on how to clean it the best way to keep it lasting many cook out sessions?
Would a duraflam log fit in this?
Not sure I don't have any. Somehow I think the larger ones would be too big. They do make smaller 1.5 hour logs. Next time I get some will try.
AAAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I still can't decide between the large version or the small. Just to be safe I think I will follow your path and get both. Maybe after using both I can say one is better than the other. Do I want less weight while spending more time feeding the flames??? Only way I can answer that is to field test both. In the larger stoves favor, besides less feeding time you have a larger footprint making ith less" tippy" and a larger area to cook on. But the little one is lighter. AAAAAAAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!
I will someday let you know the results of my trial and error. As always Thank You Sir for sharing your lnowledge as well as equipment reviews!!
Good looking gear TX!
Thanks for watching!
Why are the rocks all green? Is it moss or lichen or something?
Great Video
Thanks!
I like this!!
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Good for boiling water! Or heating up some tin food!
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I like that grill.
Nice video, Brother !
Just watched your video on the bigger version of this.
What is the pack that you had in this video.?
I know it's been a while since you commented but he passed away
@@petercampbell1287, yeah, I heard.
R.I.P.
Now I’m not sure which one I want. Kevin, did you feel you had to feed the mini a lot more often, like a twig stove?
The mini takes more feeding etc than the large/standard. It wasn't sooo bad but the larger is better across the board in terms of performance. Build quality/materials looks identical. The only pro to the mini is bulk/weight but this is a BIG pro for some situations like long distance hikes or even a BOB/ER bag. However if that's not super important (overnighters/dayhikes/camping) get the standard/large.
Is this medium or small grill?
Hello,we can supply some outdoor flashlight for you,if you like.
That frying pan doesn't look half bad.
It's not bad considering the size. ua-cam.com/video/sRUkfO57AsY/v-deo.html
Adding fuel(wood) seems like a bit of a pain.
What kind of beef jerk were u using.
Fusion Jerky...Chipotle lime.
Where's the Walker?
Thanks for watching!
What make is the Billy can/mug?
I reviewed it. ua-cam.com/video/vSge0_nHsgY/v-deo.html
@@MegaWoodswalker thanks, cool bit of kit, as is the grill.
Can you make a steak on this thing?
I’m late. How many demerits 🥓
None. Thanks brother!
Definitely a missed opportunity to use the UCO mess kit
Never got the mess kit. I should look into that.
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Great content but those pauses are a bit long. Hard for someone like me to stay focused on the rest of the sentence.
He passed away
Sad loss, I loved him dearly.
@@petercampbell1287 oh no I'm sorry to hear :(
Thank God for fast forward.
Cheese and RICE!
Was the review about the stove or you making some oddball foods and stuffing your face?!?
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