Lixada "Tower" Stove Titanium Version and yes it is a wood gas stove
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- In this video I compare the titanium version of the Lixada "Tower" Stove with the stainless steel version
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Lixada Tower Stove (titanium)
• Height 7 1/16” - 18cm
• Diameter 3 7/8” - 10cm
• BCD 6 7/16” - 15.8cm
• Weight 4.8oz - 131gr
Stainless Steel Version
• Height 7 7/8” - 20cm
• Diameter 4 ½” - 11.5cm
• BCD 7 1/16” - 18cm
• Weight 7.2oz - 204gr
Toaks (small)
• Height 7 ¼” - 18.4cm
• Diameter 3 ¾” - 8.8cm
• Weight 5.4oz - 151gr
Toaks (large)
• Height 8” - 20.5cm
• Diameter 4 1/8” - 10.5cm
• Weight 7.9oz - 225gr
Bushbuddy Mini (titanium) ($85.00 US)
• Weight: ~4.2 oz. - 4.5 oz. (because this is a handmade item, each stove varies slightly in weight)
• Dimensions: 4-1/4″ dia. x 3″ h. (nested)
Suluk 46 UNA - Mini stove ($190.00 US)
• Weight: 55 grams (1.96 oz.) (these are hand made and weights will vary slightly)
• Packed Size: 3.5″ Diameter x 2.875″ Tall
• Assembled Size: 3.5″ Diameter x 4.125″ Tall
Suluk 46 UNA - Standard stove ($200.00 US)
• Weight: 79 grams (2.8 oz.) (these are hand made and weights will vary slightly)
• Packed Size: 4.0″ Diameter x 3.5″ Tall
• Assembled Size: 4.0″ Diameter x 4.75″ Tall
Tha "mad scientist" of wood stoves has struck again!👍😀
Excellent hacks and demos my friend! 👍
Just trying to squeeze a bit more out of my gear😆. Thanks for commenting Wade
It was between this tower stove and the bush buddy mini. This video sealed the deal.
I would love to own a Bush Buddy to compare but they are so expensive by comparison. Thanks for commenting
Given that I am Ahem, slightly above prime fighting weight, what I really need is a titanium version of me to save pounds before I need to save fractions of an ounce on a stove ;-)
I may have the answer to that in a few of my cooking videos😊. Thanks for commenting John
Thank you for the comprehensive review.
The comparison and 'how to' cross-stand demonstration are very useful!
You are in a unique position since you own so many stoves!
Glad you liked the video. I have a three-part series on making an Ikea Hobo stove and do show how to make the cross stands in it. Thanks for commenting
Wow! Good stuff Mark! Your giving Paleo Hiker a run for the Ultimate kit! Thank you!
Thanks for commenting
I appreciate your thorough, analytical approach. Also, including field experience along with test-bed experience.
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Thank you for your kind words
Thanks Mark for once again, a great review! Cheers, Svend.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the tip. I have the SS stove you have with a different name. I removed the top section. My set up is large to small: stuff sac, large stove section, toaks 750ml with handles and lid, small stove section, boundless voyage 420ml titanium no lid with stuff sac, alcohol stove, fuel bottle and lighter. Fits all in one bag, very nice and light. I'm from Moncton, hello to a fellow maritimer.
Hello neighbour. Nice set up you have there. Thanks for commenting
Outstanding, useful video. Thank you, and please keep up the good work!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
I've watched this video a few times. It's got to be the best titanium stove/ alcohol set up out there for your dollar. Simple too.
Your video is so well done that it removes all questions.
It really is a good value stove. Thanks for commenting my friend
I think I heard about you on Far North Survival and Bushcraft and I’m glad I did. I have a lot more videos to watch now thank you.
I have been a long time fan of Lonnie's channel and he has been a great supporter of mine. Thanks for commenting
Welcome to another episode of "DIY with Mark". Another great video Mark, this looks like a very good light weight stove. I really like your wood gasifier modification with wood pellets. Cheers my friend! Ps: We had a fantastic trip to the Atlantic provinces. Wow, the scenery was amazing, your very lucky to live there!
Glad you liked the video and glad you enjoyed your trip down east. This is all "come from aways" want to move😉. Thanks for commenting
Awesome work Mark! Informative and entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting
Thank you for this thorough review!.
I watched the whole video (strangely).
I find myself suddenly interested in outdoor camping.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
You're welcome !!
As always, a great and informative review.
I appreciate that. Thank you for commenting Lonnie
Very good review, thanks. That might just be the answer. I doubt I could make anything that efficient.
Considering time, effort and cost, yes, this may be worth considering. Thanks for commenting
I really like your modifications to make the stove shorter. That's the ONLY reason I didn't already buy one!
I use it both ways as they both provide something the other doesn't. I like that leaving the top off reduces weight as well. Thanks for commenting
That was really good Mark.
Thank you my friend
Wonderful demo Mark and great tips! Just when I thought I had enough stoves! haha! Thanks for sharing. :) :)
Enough stoves? I don't understand😉 Thanks for commenting Jacky
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Yeah, probably just crazy talk on my part! haha!
I bought the Lixada stainless version 4 or 5 years ago, but hadn't even used it before I bought the Toaks titanium version, which I've used a lot. I haven't used it in the past year, as I've been using a small folding Lixada titanium stove, but it's a great stove. I like that hack though Mark, and I happen to have a spare set of those titanium cross-members, so I'll have a play around. Thanks :)
Right on. I need to revisit my older Lixada stoves to see what, if anything new I can do withe them. Thanks for commenting
I have a tentock stove which looks very similar to this! Right down the drawstring bag! Great video! Ive learned a lot! I will try to use the stove as a wood gas stove next time I used it!
I agree, looks identical. Thanks for watching!
His is the content I need
Glad it is helpful. Thanks for commenting
Very Fair Price For This 1 Mark ! Good Tips Too, Thanks Friend ATB T God Bless
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting Terry
Very good review and take as usual Mark. Would still like to see a review on the Kelly Kettle large hobo sometime. I might even be able to supply same. I'll check my collection. :)
Hello my friend. Kelly Kettle has sent me the Base Camp with all the accessories. I hope to start working with it as the weather cools. Thanks for commenting
Nice! I've not seen these used to burn pellets like this, it's an interesting setup :)
Yes, not bad. How does the LOFI work with pellets?. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft It's been a fantastic stove on pellets, very quick to boil water, and a long enough simmer to cook rice. Much more consistent than using twigs, though they are a little heavy to carry, where as twigs can often be collected on the trail.
@@JonnyLOFI Right on. What I like about pellets in small stoves is they can be carried as a backup if the found wood is wet. Can start with pellets and use the heat to dry the found wood. Thanks
Really nice video, all the information was really good and useful. Most probably the weight difference is on the gauge, of course assuming same Ti alloy, comparable dimensions and the number and sizes of the holes. The latter is more noticeable while comparing photos; this "lost" in material could lead to a significance difference on weight. Thank you for the demonstration!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thanks to you, best regards!
I have the Solo campfire model, and got a Japanese folding compact camp grill (Sho's) and a Lixada titanium alcohol stove. Of these I've used the Solo the most, mainly because I really haven't had the time to take them into the field, and because one of your videos showed me how to burn wood pellets in it. I expect the Sho's folding grill to perform very well with any fuel type and even behave like a windscreen for alcohol stoves. The Solo I'm thinking of just keeping around at home as a mini fire pit. Sure, I can cook on it, but cleaning off soot is a bit of a hassle, whereas with a butane/propane/alcohol stove or a charcoal fire I probably don't need to worry about that (unless I use a fuel that burns yellow). Totally not looking forward to cleaning the folding grill, but that comes with the territory.
The fact that one has to invert and shake the Solo to clean out the ashes and unburnt pellets is a drawback to me. I kinda get it, the stove is much more sturdy this way, and less punishing to the ground, but still. The multipart stoves by Chinese brands seem to be much easier to maintain.
The Solo Campfire looks like a good stove if a bit big for carrying into the woods. I am interested in the folding camp grill (Sho's?). Would appreciate if you could send any information on it. Thanks for commenting
Thy for ur Videos, my friend
My pleasure! Thanks for commenting
very nice review
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
The cross stands are an essential piece to use with the majority of wild campers, campers and backpackers use 300 - 350ml pots for drinks these would fall into these burners with out cross stands. That’s why they come with the cross pieces by the manufactures. So ignore these comments on them not used or not needed also the stuff sacks are great to stop your gear in a backpack getting pitted from the these stoves after use as they do get filthy over time.
Thanks for commenting
Great demonstration and presentation, Mark. Immensely enjoyed your video as always. Now the temp has gone down nearly enough that I can survive the heat in the kitchen w/o the air conditioner, I will resume my woodstove experiments. I will get back to ya in a few weeks. Envious of you for spending so much time in great outdoors, Mark.
It is good to be retired my friend
Very informative video. The Lixada is very similar to my large Toaks stove. On your video I see that your evernew alcohol has something inside it. Is it a wick or something? I have the same alcohol stove . Thanks for taking the time to create these video and sharing it .👍😉
I should have shown the item inside. It is just a short piece of cotton string I use for lighting the stove. I dip it in the alcohol, light it, then touch it the alcohol. Less chance of burning myself. Thanks for commenting
While on the topic of titanium stoves i recommend checking out The Boundless Voyage Titanium Wood stove (the bushbox inspired one) i currently testing it as an alternative to the larger lixada tower stove (and loving it!)
I have been looking at them and will likely pick one up some time soon. Thanks for commenting
I have the small ti toaks stove which this is based off. I had to drill out the bottom holes of the burn chamber because it would just suffocate itself once it got to the point of having hot coals. I use it with just the two bottom pieces and a ti crossbar when I want to use a alcohol stove in it. I have that exact same pot with mine (but lixada). I do have to flip the lid upsidedown to make it fit with the toaks stove when nested. I also drilled out the center hole in the lid to fit a thermometer while doing boil tests.
Also I carry like 10 fireplugs in the stove while storing it. Those things are awesome. The toaks is mostly heavier due to the burn chamber being lower and a much smaller feed port as well as the smaller holes in the bottom of the burn chamber (so more material)
Well thought out system. One of the things I like about the Lixada stoves is the bottom of the burn chamber being a little bit higher off the ground. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft if Im using it in camp I often use it on top of my stainless folding vegetable strainer. This also doubles as a great grill top for this stove. At least with mine the top of the toaks stove matches perfectly with the bottom of my strainer. The strainer, since it has very small holes acts as a heat diffuser and will make perfectly toasted bread.
@@AtomicBleach Great combo. I will give that a try
@@MarkYoungBushcraft another thing you can do with this stove if you want it to be a compact gasifier stove similar to a solo stove is find a soup can that matches the base of the top feed section, cut a hole in the bottom, and cut it down to look like the solo stove/bushbuddy pot support. I believe I used a 20oz can of Dole pineapple slices.
Asking for a re-visit to this stove please. The burn chamber was right on. The alcohol pot stands was perfect. I'm asking in the configuration could you do a top "burn down" with hardwood? A almost "Swedish fire torch".
I'm thinking it should work but than again it maybe too much at one time. This will be my final stove. Going with the Toaks because it is smaller for packing. Just don't have the $$ to justify the purchase yet. Lol
I have done a top-down burn with sticks many times using the stainless-steel version (with videos). The trick is to not fill it with sticks that come above the holes at the top and not too compacted. I don't own a Toaks version but I have heard complaints that the height of the base is so low it is very easy to unintentially bury it in soil. Bets to use on a hard surface or carry a metal bottom plate.
Thanks Mark.
Mark,
Thank You for sharing another comprehensive review. It was very helpful and not just for the wood burning aspects! I was very happy to see how the the upper chamber makes an excellent alcohol stove pot stand and windshield in one item.
I was wonder if you are able to ignite wood pellets with only. a cotton ball and petroleum jelly or must a supplemental source of tinder be added, such as wood shavings, when using s TLUD fire style? Thank You for your help! I have limited mobility due to an MS flare up and wood pellets in my back yard is a close to Buschcraft these days and I can't always shave curls due to MS limitations. Sorry for sharing my comment lengthy post.
Sorry to hear about your MS. I know through my sister how debilitating it can be. I normally use alcohol or hand sanitizer to light pellets. Cotton ball and petroleum jelly would work great. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thank you so much for your help and kind thoughts!
Cotton balls and jelly are better for lighting fires from below, not from the top.
@@oldbatwit5102 Agreed. However, in this case, you can often do both things. For example, if the cotton ball with PJ is partially submerged under the tinder or pellets, it can light adjacent wood and some finer shavings placed on top of the already light cotton ball.
I bought the Lixada Ti tower stove last winter and love it. Like you, I have a lot of stoves and enjoy them all. This one is great. Light. Very functional. I carry mine in a 1L Ti pot from Lixada. The lid sits a little loose when all packed up (nested), but the stuff sack keeps it all together. I keep the Lixada Siphon stove clone in that kit and use the top section with it just like you demonstrated with your alcohol burner. I don't take it backpacking much (Firebox Ti Nano is usually in that kit), but I do take it often for weekend outings. Great setup. Easy to keep a good burn for a long time. I prefer it over my Solo Lite as the burn chamber is larger and it takes less refueling to keep it going.
Great review. As always. Really appreciate your fair and honest reviews.
Right on. Captured my thoughts precisely. Thanks for commenting
You could put that tiny pot stand for the alcohol stove underneath it and raise it up that inch so it's 1 inch from your pot
I tried your suggestion. It will only raise the burner less than 1/2". Thanks for commenting
Instead of the stuff sack, try using a handkerchief like the stuff sack to keep the soot off of the inside of the pot. Of course, the handkerchief can be used for other things as an extra item. I like the different setups you made with the stoves.
Yes, great idea. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Sorry, I had a gray-haired moment. I meant to say bandanna, not handkerchief🤪🤪🤪
@@redsorgum lol
Mark, when you do these stove reviews, it is important to use all the components as they come from the manufacturer.
Twice now I’ve heard you say “I don’t really think you need to use these crossbars, I really don’t think they are necessary.”
Please do the demonstrations with all parts in use with all stoves, and let the viewer decide if they want to use all the parts.
For instance, I found in both cases that there was less smoking when the pot was placed on the stove if the crossbars were in place.
Otherwise, I love your presentations and find them very useful in my purchases and utilizations. Thank you, Robert Shirley
You make a good point. I will be sure to do so in the future. Thanks for commenting
I thought we were playin' Three Card Monty there for a minute.
😆 Thanks for commenting
If you carry the whole stove you could switch between the various configurations depending upon whehter you are cooking or using the stove just to stay warm. maybe you would cook in the smaller configuration and then put it all together to use as a campfire.
Right on. Thanks for commenting
Mark have you ever tried a Swiss Torch fill top burn method with the Tower Stoves? Steve from Firebox was using his stoves this way for awhile.
Yes, but I am not a fan of Swedish Torches in small stoves. For me, it means finding a dead standing tree, or very dry fallen tree, of the right diameter and cutting a section of just a few inches in length, then splitting it into four quaters. I prefer, and often do, fill my stoves with sticks set in vertically, then build a fire on top. It will burn faster and hotter than a Swedish Torch but is much easier to prepare. Also,more inline with my philosophy for using small stoves. Thanks for commenting
I've watched tons of your stove videos. Lots. In your opinion do you prefer the gassifier type or the Firebox folding type? Yeah I would suspect different roles.
Concerning pellets, have you come up with satisfactory grilling or cooking with the gassifier stoves? I bought some steaks just to give it a whirl in mine.
While I enjoy using wood gas stoves I find them less versatile than folding or piece together type stoves. They can be bulky unless you find a pot to store them in and they can be tricky to use as they require very dry wood. Using them with pellets is great. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting
Hi mark. I was wondering If you know If this stove will fit inside one of those around 600ml cups that usually nest on water bottles, like the gsi for example? Or any other similar cup? I been trying hard to find a ss 600ml drinking cup that fits the large toaks stove inside, but have no luck. But seems the lixada is slightly smaller. Any ideas? Also thx for all the information you give us, you are the best one i found.
It fit, without stuff sack in my 500ml GSI mug but very tight. My GSI may be oversized as well. It did not fit in my 750ml titanium mugs at all. Best fit is in a 900ml unit from Fire Maple. Either the Frost 900ml or Alti 900ml. Hope this helps
Does the stainless steel version fit inside the Zebra 12cm with lid? Thanks for putting out all of this info and reviews.
Yes, with room to spare. Thanks for commenting
If my memory serves I believe you have the Siege crossbars. Do they fit on this stove when configured as a gasifier?
I tried the Siege Stove cross members on the titanium and stainless steel stoves. Unfortunately, they do not fit. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Good to know; thanks!!!
So where to get the bigger cross plates? Thanks.
On Amazon or Aliexpress. Search for titanium, alcohol pots stand. Thanks for commenting
Can you compare these with the Toaks wood stoves (Large, small)?
I don't have either Toaks but I have put the information I do have in the video description. Thanks for commenting
Hello, I have question .. if I using alcohol stove with hack lixada tower , but Im not using extra stand in the top , it is work? Because the inner have a circulation hole.. thks for answer my question
Yes, it does work quite well but a bit better with the cross bars. They allow flame to flow up the sides of the pot. Thanks for commenting
What did you mean by that cylindrical stoves don't work?
I apologize for any confusion. What I meant to say is round or cylindrical stoves don't warp. They don't loose their shape from the heat. . Even more accurate would be to say they barely warp when compared with straight sided stove. Hope this helps
The stainless version looks big enough to fit the swedish army 3 crowns alcohol stove,(made by trangia)its bigger round and in height than the standard trangia, doesn't come with(dont think one is available) a simmer lid,
I wanted to try this out before responding. Yes, the military alcohol stove fits perfectly. Thanks for commenting
hey, i did not understand which pot i should buy to carry this stove, can someone help me?
You will need a pot of at least 150mm in diameter. A normal 750ml pot is to small. It fits perfectly in my Fire Maple FROST 0.9L pot. Hope this helps
Can you tell me what the diameter of the burn chamber is? I want to know if I can nest a toaks 450ml cup in it, which is 85mm wide when folded
The inside diameter of the smallest chamber is 79mm. The outside diameter is 84mm. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft thank you, that's useful to know, looks like my drinking cup won't nest with this stove
Have You trued a scout firebox stove ? In My humble opinion it's
the best of the lot ( firebox family )
so far ( for use with sterno & achol
use indoors for emergency , and , let's be honest , to play with , to heat
caned goods & noodles ) . It needs the pins , but , not necessarily the cross stand . To elevate either a achol stove ( Mine is homemade )
or a can of sterno , I used a top off
a progresso soup can with the pins
( I think a 4" can lid would be perfect
but ,I haven't tried one yet ) . I haven't
built a fire in My stove ( and doubt I
ever will ... I have other's for that ) .
But , for , an emergency stove that can be used inside , with either achol
or sterno it works extremely well .
If You want to find out how flame able a terry cloth bath robe is try to
blow out a can of sterno in this stove
( don't ask how I know this , know what I mean ?! ) !!!!
Sounds like an interesting story you have there😉. I have not purchased the FB Scout yet. I don't yet see it as something I would like or is any better than an Ikea Hobo stove. I may change my mind though. FB is coming out with another stove before long that does interest me. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft what are They coming out with next ?
@@johnhoward7298 Steve has been promising a titanium 4: folding stove. Don't know when it will be ready
will the titanium version stove nest in the same brand lexada titanium 750ml pot??
Unfortunately, no. However it does fit nicely in the Fire Maple Alti 900ml titanium pot. I have a review if interested. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft thank you ....I had already ordered the toaks with bail 750ml pot ..I'll have to get the small toaks wood burning backer stove for it to nest if I can find one reasonably priced for some reason Amazon only has one listing for them now $40 something dollars All the other ones are outrageous
Bonjour is it a good stove ? And wich one is the best ? Titanium or stainless ?
Both work well. You have to decide if you want to pay more for lighter weight.Thanks for commenting
Ok merci beaucoup pour la vidéo
Bravo 😉
Is it dynamic or in-dynamic...
I will leave that up to you
Fire woods level must be just lower than the inner fire chamber holes level.
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if you ditch the tower part you give up on the chimney effect
This is true. You would also loose room for more wood. Thanks for commenting
138 grams? Most of my watches weigh more than that!
Great comparison. Thanks for commenting