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I really want to like winter camping lol you always make it look so easy and cozy. Another great informative video. The leaky smoke looks like a huge problem. Cheers my friend.
Its all fun until you wake up @ 03:00 with the stove out and -30c and you have run out of kindling to restart the stove 😄 But the challenge has always been the attraction to me 👍 Hope you are doing well - Looks like you guys are going to get hit with some heavy snow soon ❄️
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors right now it’s just a little bit of snow but they’re saying tomorrow morning is going to be a sketchy ride into work. I’m right on Lake Michigan so sometimes the lake will warm up the snow into rain. We shall see. But yeah there’s a pretty big system right now over us.
Ciao Michael ! Ever interesting your stuff for bushcraft. I bought a lot of you suggested accessories. Happy new year Michael ! all the best and take care !
I decided to let the stove go to another home as sealing the top plate would not fix the leak from the side of the unit. I came to the conclusion it was more time than I had, to put it right to how I use stoves 👍
I have done a review on the same stove but didn't have it in a tent. My question is, could you have put the first short pipe on first, then added the damper pipe? I was thinking that the pipe camper was too close to the fire box itself. Growing up, people who had wood burners in their house had the damper up the pipe more. Just a suggestion. I don't have a pipe damper, yet, to try what I suggested, the short pipe on the stove first, then the pipe damper, then the remaining pipe. I think it is a great little stove for what it is. Appreciate you sharing your video and thoughts on the stove. Juddie - J & J TOA
Hi Juddie! Thanks for the comment. Typically the damper on smaller stoves is closer to the stove body so that the gases are kept as much inside the stove as possible for warmth and full combustion. I don't think moving the damper up would change things very much. The likelihood of fully damping down for sleep is unlikely, as you keep a little open to prolong the fire and not put it out. HOWEVER, if the damper was slightly open for sleep and it started to clog, smoke could pour out during the night and cause a serious risk to life. All other stoves I've owned don't exhibit this issue. I really want to fix this stove as there is more right with it than wrong but I have to be honest with the viewers, and warn them of the possibility of smoke inhalation during normal operation. 👍
HI Michael. Enjoyed the video. Prompts me to get my stoves out to play with. I am curious what cameras and wireless mic system you are working with these days. Thanks
Hey Mark - Glad to hear from you!! I keep up with all your videos 👍 For a mic system I recommend the DJI Mic - It has 2 wireless transmitters (for interviews, 2 is great), can be used with an iPhone, android phone or normal 3.5mm jack input. I just got an iPhone 15 Pro so I'm using that with an DJI OSMO 6 gimbal for b-roll, selfie shots - So far so good! The DJI Mic plugs in the side of the iPhone and just works beautifully. I have a Sony A7IV full frame camera, but I would not recommend it honestly, unless you like photography in general. Too complicated and expensive to take to tough places. I would maybe take a look at the Sony ZV-1 Mk II with the VLOG kit or the Sony AX43A/AX53 Camcorder . I also have the DJI Action 3 which is a great camera. Hope that helps! 👍
Hi Michael. Thanks for your response. I purchased a Canon M50 a few years ago and have been enjoying using it. I have been thinking of going with something smaller and simpler and more weather resistant. I have been using the RODE Wireless Go mic system. I hd it replaced by RODE twice as it started producing a lot of noise. I am about to replace my cellphone so maybe I will start using that or buy a decent action camera like the DJI@@TheEmporiumOutdoors
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Hi Mark - The M50 is a great camera but I know what you mean about something simpler. What I like about the DJI mic is it connects via USB-C or lightning connector directly to the phone or Action cam (DJI Action). I had the rode mic and sold it. The DJI Action has a rear and forward screen so its great for working solo! Have a great day! 👍
You don't damper a stove down that far ....unless only goals are left ..this stove does not have the capacity for overnite burn..even much larger stoves won't..this is a good stove..had for few yrs..best one I have owned .cheers
I agree - you are definitely right about the capacity of this stove for overnight burning, but when hot camping, shutting down the stove completely is something that is done sometimes 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors absolutely ...agree. .but be carefull not to over damp....as C02 can be forced passed any opening...into your tent .all ways have a GOOD CO 2 detector ..happy camping my friend !! Cheers
the reason its smoking is because you have it completely shut down and it's not an airtight stove, open the damper and draft a bit, cant have it shut completely down, i have a dual purpose cook/heat stove in our house and it has lids that you dont weld down, im in canada and have had wood stoves my whole life
Indeed - but when hot camping shutting down the stove totally is something thats done sometimes. If I'm going to sleep cold I will close down the dampers and keep the wood for the morning or if I'm heading out for a while, ill close it down. It's also important if for some reason you loose the chimney and need to shut down the stove quickly so you can get the chimney back attached or move the stove outside. Camping stoves are not the same as home cooking wood stoves or sometimes called ranges 👍
I have a problem with these types of stoves, which are basically just a steel box with an exhaust pipe. Why can't the manufacturer put an upper baffle inside. That would extend the burn, burn cleaner and let less heat out the chimney. It's not really a new concept and has been proven to be a great improvement in any stove.
Excellent review! Thank you. New sub. I am looking for a spec on this stove and i cannot seem to get it. I would like to know the weight of the stove with all the pipes and stuff stored in the stove. Some sources say ≈5 kg and others say around 11 kg. Would you say that the total weight of everything is 5 kg or closer to 11 kg? Thank you.
Its heavy, which is a good and a bad thing. Good for holding the heat but bad if you want to use it on a pulk/sled. I'd say the weight was more like 7.5kg/15lbs. Hope that helps!
Let’s just sit down with a ruler and pencil and design the perfect stove…. It’ll be easy…. 🤣👍 I’ve seen numerous stoves built with that hole on the top and can’t say it’s ever worked as it should, that is a pretty well built stove for that price point, if they could build something similar to the Knico stove for that price point they’d do very well.
Can we please get back to some good camping videos? Bring back the old style videos of you going camping with the dogs setting up camp getting a fire going and cooking some food
⭐Note from the manufacturer: ⭐ We've enhanced the seal quality in the current batch of our stoves now on sale, ensuring a better experience for our customers.
Moreover, we would like to extend a special offer to your audience. We’ve prepared a discount code that provides a 10% saving, valid from January 11th to January 31st. This code is usable across the US and Canada. Discount Code: 2U2ZEJT4
Awesome share
Thank you so much 😊
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors my pleasure
That's why youtube is so usefull. Helps us make the right choice. Thank's Michael !!
Happy to help! 👍 and thank you for the comment!
The doubled wall looks like it is a second burn air source, so no dampener is needed...
A damper is needed to slow the burn down and keep more heat inside the stove. When there is no upper damper, its very hard to control. 👍
A damper is important to save wood, too. No damper means that the stove will be wide open & eat up wood supply fast.
Awesome! thank you very much for that!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the review enjoying the videos
Our pleasure!
I really want to like winter camping lol you always make it look so easy and cozy. Another great informative video. The leaky smoke looks like a huge problem. Cheers my friend.
Its all fun until you wake up @ 03:00 with the stove out and -30c and you have run out of kindling to restart the stove 😄 But the challenge has always been the attraction to me 👍 Hope you are doing well - Looks like you guys are going to get hit with some heavy snow soon ❄️
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors right now it’s just a little bit of snow but they’re saying tomorrow morning is going to be a sketchy ride into work. I’m right on Lake Michigan so sometimes the lake will warm up the snow into rain. We shall see. But yeah there’s a pretty big system right now over us.
@@Jax4umalta Well keep safe and warm 😊
Ciao Michael ! Ever interesting your stuff for bushcraft. I bought a lot of you suggested accessories. Happy new year Michael ! all the best and take care !
Happy new year to you too Giovanni! Hope you are enjoying 2024 so far!! Thanks for the kind comment and take good care!
Need to tip stove highwer were the pipe then the front
Indeed a little tilt toward the back always helps 👍
Thanks very much
🇨🇦
Our pleasure!
just wondering if you made a video fixing up the wood stove you said you were going to weld the top plate
I decided to let the stove go to another home as sealing the top plate would not fix the leak from the side of the unit. I came to the conclusion it was more time than I had, to put it right to how I use stoves 👍
I have done a review on the same stove but didn't have it in a tent. My question is, could you have put the first short pipe on first, then added the damper pipe? I was thinking that the pipe camper was too close to the fire box itself. Growing up, people who had wood burners in their house had the damper up the pipe more. Just a suggestion. I don't have a pipe damper, yet, to try what I suggested, the short pipe on the stove first, then the pipe damper, then the remaining pipe. I think it is a great little stove for what it is. Appreciate you sharing your video and thoughts on the stove. Juddie - J & J TOA
Hi Juddie! Thanks for the comment. Typically the damper on smaller stoves is closer to the stove body so that the gases are kept as much inside the stove as possible for warmth and full combustion. I don't think moving the damper up would change things very much. The likelihood of fully damping down for sleep is unlikely, as you keep a little open to prolong the fire and not put it out. HOWEVER, if the damper was slightly open for sleep and it started to clog, smoke could pour out during the night and cause a serious risk to life. All other stoves I've owned don't exhibit this issue. I really want to fix this stove as there is more right with it than wrong but I have to be honest with the viewers, and warn them of the possibility of smoke inhalation during normal operation. 👍
HI Michael. Enjoyed the video. Prompts me to get my stoves out to play with. I am curious what cameras and wireless mic system you are working with these days. Thanks
Hey Mark - Glad to hear from you!! I keep up with all your videos 👍 For a mic system I recommend the DJI Mic - It has 2 wireless transmitters (for interviews, 2 is great), can be used with an iPhone, android phone or normal 3.5mm jack input. I just got an iPhone 15 Pro so I'm using that with an DJI OSMO 6 gimbal for b-roll, selfie shots - So far so good! The DJI Mic plugs in the side of the iPhone and just works beautifully. I have a Sony A7IV full frame camera, but I would not recommend it honestly, unless you like photography in general. Too complicated and expensive to take to tough places. I would maybe take a look at the Sony ZV-1 Mk II with the VLOG kit or the Sony AX43A/AX53 Camcorder . I also have the DJI Action 3 which is a great camera. Hope that helps! 👍
Hi Michael. Thanks for your response. I purchased a Canon M50 a few years ago and have been enjoying using it. I have been thinking of going with something smaller and simpler and more weather resistant. I have been using the RODE Wireless Go mic system. I hd it replaced by RODE twice as it started producing a lot of noise. I am about to replace my cellphone so maybe I will start using that or buy a decent action camera like the DJI@@TheEmporiumOutdoors
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Hi Mark - The M50 is a great camera but I know what you mean about something simpler. What I like about the DJI mic is it connects via USB-C or lightning connector directly to the phone or Action cam (DJI Action). I had the rode mic and sold it. The DJI Action has a rear and forward screen so its great for working solo! Have a great day! 👍
You don't damper a stove down that far ....unless only goals are left ..this stove does not have the capacity for overnite burn..even much larger stoves won't..this is a good stove..had for few yrs..best one I have owned .cheers
I agree - you are definitely right about the capacity of this stove for overnight burning, but when hot camping, shutting down the stove completely is something that is done sometimes 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors absolutely ...agree. .but be carefull not to over damp....as C02 can be forced passed any opening...into your tent .all ways have a GOOD CO 2 detector ..happy camping my friend !! Cheers
Good review , thanks for sharing YAH bless !
Thanks for watching!
the reason its smoking is because you have it completely shut down and it's not an airtight stove, open the damper and draft a bit, cant have it shut completely down, i have a dual purpose cook/heat stove in our house and it has lids that you dont weld down, im in canada and have had wood stoves my whole life
Indeed - but when hot camping shutting down the stove totally is something thats done sometimes. If I'm going to sleep cold I will close down the dampers and keep the wood for the morning or if I'm heading out for a while, ill close it down. It's also important if for some reason you loose the chimney and need to shut down the stove quickly so you can get the chimney back attached or move the stove outside. Camping stoves are not the same as home cooking wood stoves or sometimes called ranges 👍
I have a problem with these types of stoves, which are basically just a steel box with an exhaust pipe. Why can't the manufacturer put an upper baffle inside. That would extend the burn, burn cleaner and let less heat out the chimney. It's not really a new concept and has been proven to be a great improvement in any stove.
Totally agree - In my past videos I designed a stove from scratch and built it. Was the best stove every but heavy (by design) 😄
Excellent review! Thank you. New sub. I am looking for a spec on this stove and i cannot seem to get it. I would like to know the weight of the stove with all the pipes and stuff stored in the stove. Some sources say ≈5 kg and others say around 11 kg. Would you say that the total weight of everything is 5 kg or closer to 11 kg? Thank you.
Its heavy, which is a good and a bad thing. Good for holding the heat but bad if you want to use it on a pulk/sled. I'd say the weight was more like 7.5kg/15lbs. Hope that helps!
so when you made this video it was -50 c up here 50 minutes south of Edmonton with the wind chill it felt like -58 c to damn cold to be outside
Yup we had a cold snap down in the Hat too. -40c static temp 🥶 but next week is +5c 😮
maybe they will take your advise and fix it
I hope so, as overall the stove is great for the money!
Let’s just sit down with a ruler and pencil and design the perfect stove…. It’ll be easy…. 🤣👍
I’ve seen numerous stoves built with that hole on the top and can’t say it’s ever worked as it should, that is a pretty well built stove for that price point, if they could build something similar to the Knico stove for that price point they’d do very well.
Yup - Its about the same weight with some nice feature, like the double wall and glass door. A grinder and a bit of welding will fix it 😉
Esme reckons she should write Michael's script for him! More attention to details, she thinks?
Hahaha - I wish she could!!! But with Simon as her agent she always wants too many cookies for a 5 minute script 😆
I can't believe you got rid of the stove you made. mick
I did - Very sadly - Kind of regret that 😭
Yeah, shouldn't have to modify to get it to function correctly.
Yup - I don't think people who design these cheap stoves have ever used one in a tent 🤔
I brought the wrong tent..
It looks like you're picking up my bad habits 🤣
Hahaha - I was shocked I did that 🤦🏻♂️ lol
Can we please get back to some good camping videos? Bring back the old style videos of you going camping with the dogs setting up camp getting a fire going and cooking some food
Sure thing - I'm editing one as we speak! 👍
@@TheEmporiumOutdoors cant wait!