Easy DIY Mini Charcoal Grill!

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
  • This is a a great way to cook your food when in the field! The Easy DIY Mini Charcoal grill uses only 3 pieces of match light charcoal and can be made entirely from reclaimed materials. It will burn long enough to cook your meal and heat up some water for a hot drink. It is lightweight and durable, but easily replaced. The entire grill, including charcoal, will fit nicely in a quart Zip-lock bag and can be carried in all but the smallest of packs or kits.
    To purchase the 120 mm fan grill go to:
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    To purchase the 90mm fan grill go to:
    www.amazon.com/EbuyChX-Comput...
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    waypointsurvival.com/
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  • @davekirby7790
    @davekirby7790 5 років тому +145

    My grandpa used to call this a Hobo stove...when we would go camping every year, he would make up things like this to keep us kids entertain..the things he made for us would be unbelievable I am sure the items he made were for survival when he was growing up in Texas back before WWl....we would call fun stuff, Grandpa's stuff.....good stuff. ...I remember him making a rope thats was about 50 feet long and then cutting it down to about 15 feet and giving it to each of his grandson.. I had that rope all the way through Boy Scouts ..such is life

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  5 років тому +25

      Those are indeed wonderful memories to cherish forever. Thank you for sharing them!

    • @sharonadams701
      @sharonadams701 Рік тому +18

      I was blessed with one of those grandpops too. He had six grandchildren all girls He lived in a place on the water had boat dock and 6 little cabins he rented out in summer months. In those days there was no ac so city folks would vacation on the water in tbe little rental cottages.
      Our family
      Came for Sunday dinner every week and every holiday. After Grandmom served dinner Grandpop gathered us up and out we went for our
      Nature walks, water survival lessons, land survival skills, how to fish, use tools, crabbing, canoeing etc. after our life lessons were over we had a campfire and roasted marshmallows and made hot choc and we sat around and he told us his war stories, then finished up with once upon a time stories so we ended with fun happy child hood memories. Miss you Grandpop 💕

    • @davekirby7790
      @davekirby7790 Рік тому +13

      @@sharonadams701 I now have 6 grandkids myself and the only grandpa they have and I try to be what my grandpa's met to me growing up ....

    • @sharonadams701
      @sharonadams701 Рік тому +8

      @@davekirby7790 I’m sure your a wonderful Grandpop. Stay well and keep up the great work.

    • @superdog1964
      @superdog1964 Рік тому +6

      @@davekirby7790 You sir, have something I always wanted but never got. Didn't want money, fame or glory? I would have been happy with just one grandchild but if I had to rent a bus to fit them all in for a trip to the zoo or camping? Even better!
      Yes, I am jealous, envious and a few other emotions mixed in but at the same time, I am also very happy for you. Those kids are a blessing and as far as I am concerned ( For whatever that is worth? Lol ) you are a rich man! Just like money, spend your time wisely.
      Doing things as a family no longer seems to be the normal way of life? I was blessed by 2 sets of grandparents and 2 great grandmothers that I would see weekly and they all had a wonderful influence on my life. I'm not sure why I am rambling on here? Anyway, enjoy those kids and never forget the treasures they really are because if you do it right they will never forget you.

  • @tammykeith5909
    @tammykeith5909 2 роки тому +22

    I love the way my kids and friends just stare when I pull out a tiny kit and start cooking wherever we happen to stop for a rest also great for bank fishing

  • @dpalms24
    @dpalms24 3 роки тому +99

    I appreciate that you always pause to be thankful for the food before you eat without drawing attention to doing it. It shows good character.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  3 роки тому +27

      Thank you so much, my faith is very important to me. I appreciate you watching the video and also your kind words!

    • @michaelbauer5081
      @michaelbauer5081 2 роки тому +2

      I do to because too many people pray before they eat just for show and then start cussing about politics or whatever it is in their lives that they are mad about that they can't change anyway, they are not real, this man is real!!!

    • @AllenGoodman
      @AllenGoodman 2 роки тому +4

      Same here. May God bless ! 👍

    • @crocodiledondii
      @crocodiledondii 2 роки тому +4

      +1. Good observation

    • @u.s.militia7682
      @u.s.militia7682 2 роки тому +1

      🙄

  • @mountaingator001
    @mountaingator001 2 роки тому +4

    I appreciate that you always pause to be thankful for the food before you eat without drawing attention to doing 🙏

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for noticing. My faith is very important to me.

  • @markcook9941
    @markcook9941 2 роки тому +11

    Hey watched the hobo cooking can and fry pan brought back old memories of the coal mine tracks and shafts we played in and camped in as kids. A lot of this came out of german war and into 20s and 30sm We were taught these how to's in scouts from men of ww2 and Korea as scout masters. Great stuff still use this today. Great men and memories. Thanks for keeping this A live.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +3

      Yes, what an amazing generation of men and women they were! Thanks for watching.

  • @robertjohnson3855
    @robertjohnson3855 Рік тому +6

    In today’s world of uncertainty this would be great to keep in a “bug out bag” for emergency situations. And maybe keep one bigger one or several small ones for more people. Thanks James. Always good to be prepared

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  Рік тому +1

      True!

    • @LoveShaysloco
      @LoveShaysloco 8 місяців тому

      Um why have it in your bug out bag have the food still in the can in your bug out bag and eat that then make the grill after you eat it. That way you have atlest 1 meal

  • @vvivita
    @vvivita 3 роки тому +20

    Works brilliantly! I used leftover charcoal that was only half burned from the last grilling. Good way to use up the bits when you only need one burger. Thank you!

  • @leonceboudreaux8899
    @leonceboudreaux8899 2 роки тому +30

    Appreciate your videos very much. Love it that you're "low tech" showing the simple things and how to utilize them. You're a good teacher (I've had a stroke & many things are difficult to understand) but, your way of teaching is great and the clear up close videos explaining & demonstration makes it to even I can understand. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying the channel!

    • @jungleebushcraft
      @jungleebushcraft 2 роки тому +1

      @@WayPointSurvival i have a stroke after watching the video...

  • @jessecornwell3956
    @jessecornwell3956 4 роки тому +15

    It's refreshing and very satisfying to see someone show you how to make good gear without spending a bunch of money. Damn good job!

  • @OnTheRiver66
    @OnTheRiver66 4 роки тому +22

    Great information on the computer fan grills and the can to use. I have used one or two charcoal briquettes in my Firebox Nano stove and they worked great, slow even heat, no worry about flame impinging onto the food. Easy to carry with no worry about fuel spilling.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @mgwgeneral6467
      @mgwgeneral6467 Рік тому +2

      Nice! Learn how to make a press and make your own briquettes and you'll have your system complete in time for the collapse. 22 oz soup cans work for cooking stoves. But don't last.

  • @captainfragger6295
    @captainfragger6295 3 роки тому +6

    Brilliant, you can also remove a few coals from a campfire if you don't want to cook over a bigger fire. My smallest coal grill is bucket sized, great improvement.

  • @larryschmidt3594
    @larryschmidt3594 4 роки тому +25

    So glad I found your channel, the innovation and creativity is amazing. Sure you can spend a fortune on gear but there is something special about using something you crafted yourself.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

  • @dwightkeen5160
    @dwightkeen5160 2 роки тому +4

    Reminds me of the old Coffee can stoves that we used to make in the Boy Scouts when I was a kid! Just something about using everyday things for other purposes! Thanks for the video!!!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @markcook9941
      @markcook9941 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah man can you believe this is just now showing up again. Great stuff we learned from the old warriors as scout masters. Way ahead of their times. Love the memories Enjoy and share that's what those guys did for us!!

  • @fastedgeanvil3392
    @fastedgeanvil3392 2 роки тому +14

    Great project 👍. I personally don't like match light, to me it gives the food a lighter fluid taste. I might try a little lump charcoal and a fire starter. I definitely like anything grilled best.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching.

    • @markcook9941
      @markcook9941 2 роки тому +4

      Yes. Match light needs a little longer to burn off. I also put on top a little dry sticks to help the burn off and flavor. So give that a try you'll love it

  • @lucyfox8298
    @lucyfox8298 2 роки тому +1

    I can hardly wait to do this with my grandsons. Great idea! Thanks

  • @jacemiller2593
    @jacemiller2593 Рік тому

    Thanks again James. Another good one. Keep em coming Sir. Appreciate you.

  • @marx819
    @marx819 Рік тому

    Noticed you said a quick prayer before eating. Thank you for your videos. 👍

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose7593 5 років тому +5

    Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this fine video. Great idea!!! I like it. You really come up with some great ideas to further enjoy being in the outdoors.
    🤗

  • @slobbucket
    @slobbucket 5 років тому

    That is amazing. Who knew you could get such a neat little product for so cheap.

  • @gigmaresh8772
    @gigmaresh8772 Рік тому

    Drove BigTruck for 20 yrs. I used 9x5 loaf pan, steel strapping from pallets for legs, lath for grill top. Easy fit in my sidebox 😀

  • @jonhughes4550
    @jonhughes4550 2 роки тому

    Love the idea for the fan cover for a grill!

  • @theresaconley5930
    @theresaconley5930 2 роки тому

    I really like this. It's a solution from searching through many overworked, complicated and expensive alternatives. Thanks!

  • @MrSIXGUNZ
    @MrSIXGUNZ 4 роки тому

    Thanks much as always!!! Blessings to you and your family 👼🇺🇸 stay safe!

  • @davekirby7790
    @davekirby7790 Рік тому

    Hey WayPoint You have made a BIG impact on people's life.. its been 3 years since I have commented on your channel and I am still hearing people way to go you are doing a great job..thanks Dave

  • @kelleylea5
    @kelleylea5 2 роки тому +24

    I love this! Such a simple and practical idea. I can’t wait to make one.

  • @daphneraven6745
    @daphneraven6745 2 роки тому

    Very nicely done! Thank you. :-) The whole thing was very creative, but I think that’s just about the most compact and lightweight little fork I’ve ever seen. What a great Improv.

  • @matthewlawson5350
    @matthewlawson5350 Рік тому +1

    Easily some of the most original content of the web. Love the easy hacks and the use of everyday items. Going the Hobo way. really great to see someone doing the cheap alternative. Awesome. =)

  • @deborahpadgett2417
    @deborahpadgett2417 2 роки тому +3

    I just watched this again and not sure if I already commented or not. So here I go again. Absolutely outstanding!!! I could almost smell and taste that burger. I truly love this idea and will try and make one or two. Keep up the great work James.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, I'm glad that you came back and watched it the second time!

  • @paulhowes1396
    @paulhowes1396 5 років тому

    I just bought two grills from AMAZON, one for my Mrs B,and one for myself. These will go into our ready to go quick grab bags. Thanks for the info on those. Very good to watch again James. From BB in the UK

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  5 років тому

      Excellent! You're welcome and thanks for watching and commenting again!

    • @thomaservin1669
      @thomaservin1669 3 роки тому

      Amazon seems these even cheaper, or in reasonable quantities, but be sure to get steel, or steel/chrome. I'd avoid nickel.

  • @julioleon559
    @julioleon559 Рік тому

    Man these make EXCELLENT gifts that people actually want and enjoy!!!

  • @davidvaughn7752
    @davidvaughn7752 2 роки тому +2

    You have such great ideas. I'm really enjoying and find myself looking forward to your posts!!! I'm really enjoying my gasifier which is not exactly the same thing but which has a lot of the same characteristics of portability, efficiency, multiple fuels, and lightweight. I don't think I'll switch to this single stage but it really is a great idea to have in the 'back pocket'. Thanks for your great work!

  • @shadomane
    @shadomane 2 роки тому

    Yeah that's a very neat little stove. I'll be making one of those. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us James.

  • @czechgirl74
    @czechgirl74 2 роки тому

    Amazing DIY project and product! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @flashcraft
    @flashcraft 3 місяці тому

    Excellent step-by-step demonstration. Thank you.

  • @brngrofdeth
    @brngrofdeth 2 роки тому

    Great idea once again. Thanks! Love and blessings from Ontario Canada!

  • @clayjohnson-ry8lt
    @clayjohnson-ry8lt 11 місяців тому

    Great hack , so far my grandsons are having a great time with the ones they have,Keep up the great work.

  • @jimjohandes
    @jimjohandes Рік тому

    Your ingenuity is impressive!!!!

  • @yetidodger6650
    @yetidodger6650 Рік тому

    this is brilliant.

  • @donnawalls5383
    @donnawalls5383 Рік тому

    Awesome, will fix one with my Grandson. He’ll love it.

  • @lemonecricket8501
    @lemonecricket8501 Рік тому +2

    You can also fill the can (mostly) with water, freeze it and then use the nail or a drill to make the holes. No bending! Its safer if the kiddos want to try. We made these with binder clips for feet.

  • @ramonaneyrinck2292
    @ramonaneyrinck2292 Рік тому

    I love this!! So cute!! Would be great for backpacking!!

  • @ronaldlynch8278
    @ronaldlynch8278 2 роки тому

    Love it . keep em comming.

  • @LGSkywalker82
    @LGSkywalker82 5 років тому

    Awesome idea! Definitely gonna make one of these! Thanks for sharing!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  5 років тому

      You're welcome. Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

  • @globyois
    @globyois 2 роки тому

    That is too cool! Love it, great idea. Thanks.

  • @hoodiedee4828
    @hoodiedee4828 2 роки тому

    Great job thankyou very much, have a blessed day

  • @clayjohnson-ry8lt
    @clayjohnson-ry8lt Рік тому

    Outstanding video
    Grandsons love the idea,thanks for another great video.

  • @yada-yadadragon1947
    @yada-yadadragon1947 2 роки тому

    Another cute little stove. Thanks 🙂

  • @mortykatz2236
    @mortykatz2236 2 роки тому

    Brilliant idea

  • @javierrodriguez2863
    @javierrodriguez2863 2 роки тому

    Nice grill, I've been experimenting myself!

  • @jamescooper2618
    @jamescooper2618 2 роки тому +1

    Charcoal is so good because you are partially smoking the meat as well as cooking it. I love to cook over charcoal but dont get to do so much anymore. This is a really neat idea!

  • @georgecuyler7563
    @georgecuyler7563 Рік тому

    Thank you for the great idea. I'll have to try this, especially during the campfire bans during these heat waves we been having lately during the summer

  • @terryblais9128
    @terryblais9128 2 роки тому

    Awesome I totally get it. Thanks. Happy Trails!

  • @michaelbrunner6654
    @michaelbrunner6654 2 роки тому

    Cool little grill

  • @richardwright6796
    @richardwright6796 Рік тому

    Wow,love it can't wait to make one

  • @lucine2295
    @lucine2295 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff

  • @juneroberts5305
    @juneroberts5305 2 роки тому +2

    I am not a camper, survivalist, or anything along those lines... - but I just subscribed. 😀
    Took one look at that little grill and man, that will be great little stove to keep a pot of tea warm while out rummaging around the garden. Tea candle instead of charcoal and we're on!
    Great ideas for everyone on your channel. 😁

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, glad you liked it and welcome aboard!

  • @polygamous1
    @polygamous1 Рік тому

    A very economical stove like a car doing 200 MPG, with hard times ahead for this winter its just a brilliant Idea thanks

  • @kimhollenbeck6954
    @kimhollenbeck6954 Рік тому

    I love your diy charcoal grill and it is nice to know that a hamburger on it and after it is fully cooked to put it on a bun and add condiments on top of the burger

  • @ronschreiber3635
    @ronschreiber3635 4 роки тому

    love the DIY videos I made one a while back still use it .

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  4 роки тому

      Excellent! Glad you were able to make it and use it!

  • @apprenticegilligan1635
    @apprenticegilligan1635 Рік тому

    Really appreciate and enjoy how to videos like this. Thanks

  • @mathewsmith4476
    @mathewsmith4476 2 роки тому +2

    I love your channel! Great stuff 😊

  • @Muggalomaniac
    @Muggalomaniac 2 роки тому +1

    Your vids are fun to binge watch :)

  • @jackgorden4692
    @jackgorden4692 5 років тому

    Thank you for a nother awesome viedo James keep up the awesome job

  • @matthewperkins5584
    @matthewperkins5584 2 роки тому

    LOVE IT! looks ideal as a pot stand for my spirit stove too.. very cool

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

    • @matthewperkins5584
      @matthewperkins5584 2 роки тому

      @@WayPointSurvival spent all afternoon watching your vids, (i'm in uk) and ordered myself some of the fan grills to try it out, but also to add to an existing stove, never even thought about using them before, so thanks.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Great!

  • @user-bh3ew6ii4g
    @user-bh3ew6ii4g 2 роки тому +4

    That's cool! You're so creative. I'm going to make one of those. I would probably use it mostly with wood or the mesquite charcoal we have available locally.

  • @ChasenGunzOutdoors
    @ChasenGunzOutdoors 5 років тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video I will be making this stove for myself. Keep up the good work. Be blessed

  • @MAGUA112
    @MAGUA112 Рік тому

    Always logically great stuff thank you Sr every time.👍🏽

  • @reneelosie2644
    @reneelosie2644 2 роки тому

    You are wonderful at doing what you do.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, I really do appreciate the compliment!

  • @ronlynch6807
    @ronlynch6807 3 роки тому +1

    Love it dude. Finally a real survival channel unlike other they wanna talk about all there name brand crap. Your s useful .thank you.

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Glad that you're enjoying the content!

  • @atlenwoods7566
    @atlenwoods7566 2 роки тому

    Love your videos James

  • @briansherrillruralliving9708
    @briansherrillruralliving9708 2 роки тому

    This video popped up on my feed. Hadn't seen this before. That's another great idea. I wouldn't want to pick which is your best invention. They're all good.

  • @marshabrown8337
    @marshabrown8337 2 роки тому

    Another great one. God bless,

  • @thetonybones
    @thetonybones 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for this video! I gotta say, the part at the end when you're making the burger in nature, with the birds chirping in the background.. gave me peace for that moment. Thank you again, keep up the great work!

    • @WayPointSurvival
      @WayPointSurvival  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! We can all use a little bit more peace in these troublesome times.

  • @kimhollenbeck6954
    @kimhollenbeck6954 Рік тому

    It looks really good and tasty as well

  • @papuchu
    @papuchu Рік тому

    OMG!!! I'm drooling!!!

  • @troymanning3150
    @troymanning3150 5 років тому

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing

  • @danielmalone3551
    @danielmalone3551 2 роки тому

    Great projects on this channel. Thanks.

  • @eaglesnest2881
    @eaglesnest2881 Рік тому

    Yes enjoyed your video.

  • @williammaurer9450
    @williammaurer9450 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @anthonykennedy6758
    @anthonykennedy6758 2 роки тому

    Great idea!!!!!

  • @tedsamuels3203
    @tedsamuels3203 2 роки тому +1

    I got the canteen stove, the firebox, pocket rocket and alcohol stove. But, I love the taste of charcoal cooked 🍳 food and this charcoal stove would be the easiest and cheapest way to have a great little stove and just thinking 🤔 and 🎒 THANKS AGAIN MAN ..THAT IS AWESOME 👌

  • @clarkkent4991
    @clarkkent4991 2 роки тому +1

    That’s really cool. I know what I will be making tomorrow.

  • @chiefkirk
    @chiefkirk 5 років тому

    A novel idea brother James. That's slick. Thanks for sharing pal.

  • @christiansfortruth5953
    @christiansfortruth5953 Рік тому

    Brilliant thanks. I will make one.

  • @creativerecycling
    @creativerecycling Рік тому

    Great project. I like to prep my burgers by kneading in a package of onion soup mix ahead of time. It adds a lot of flavor.

  • @arrocello8614
    @arrocello8614 2 роки тому

    Perfect !

  • @brandyhouston2105
    @brandyhouston2105 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making the video.

  • @KungFuTweety1
    @KungFuTweety1 4 роки тому

    Awesome idea!

  • @donpfister6089
    @donpfister6089 3 роки тому

    I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

  • @ronreeder1242
    @ronreeder1242 Рік тому

    Another excellent video

  • @JackBlack-gh5yf
    @JackBlack-gh5yf 2 роки тому +1

    Clever idea using the fan cover :)

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 2 роки тому +1

    You could make several of these and get a set of raclettes for cheese melting and bun toasting and have a little backyard mini self serve charcoal cook out party. Like a rugged version of a tea party... why am I really excited to do this now? Ooh, and for extra fun, you could do s'mores on the raclettes and then when it's dark out, break apart some old firecrackers and throw different pinches in the little charcoal grills to make different colored flames...(my favorite thing to do at campfires)

  • @sherrybillings6311
    @sherrybillings6311 2 роки тому

    Maaan! That's what I'm talking about! Love this stuff 😎💜

  • @AB-C1
    @AB-C1 2 роки тому

    Top man great little project! Thanks from London England 👍💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

  • @jyang1711
    @jyang1711 Рік тому

    People in poor countries would love your idea.Thanks

  • @michele4856
    @michele4856 Рік тому

    I made this. I cut the bottom out of the can so that I could fit an alcohol stove through. Great setup for my cup to boil water. It the stove, cup and a bottle of fuel all nest together in a little pack. Thanks.

  • @MuskratOutdoors
    @MuskratOutdoors 5 років тому

    Good idea. It looks like it works well.

  • @amycaroline5102
    @amycaroline5102 3 роки тому

    This is awesome! 😄👍

  • @rottenkid389
    @rottenkid389 5 років тому

    Nothin better the a bbq hamburger in the woods. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Have a safe wonderful week.