If added a "DIY door" to the feed port you would probably get better gasification. Very interesting stove design Mark thanks for sharing it. Cheers my friend.
Thanks for sharing another great stove review, Mark. You must have quite a stove collection by now. 😊 The flat pack design is great for storage and packing, and the pattern on the metal probably adds strength while reducing warping. You might be able to replace that case with a standard plastic or tyvek mailing or courier envelope when needed, it's really all you need to keep your pack clean.
G'day Mark, well, certainly cant complain about the weight ; ) Like the envelope sleeve/mat idea, though not sure why it couldn't be done as a fold out case. I also like a feed in from the bottom port, however ....... what about a door !!!!!!!! Cheers Duke.
I suspect that the part of the stove that is in the wind/breeze gets cooled and prevents the air between the walls to heat enough. the gasification effect would be way more even inside a home or if well protected from wind?
I was lucky enough to test out too. Great stove. My button finally popped through on ground pad. I have several video shorts on it and videos. Check them out if you would like. Blessings, the ocd hunter.
Thanks for showing this! I've been looking for collapsible wood gas stoves for a while now, as most of them are round barrel shape and take up a lot of storage space in the backpack. This might actually be a good alternative. I'm assuming as it's not a true wood gas stove it also creates more smoke than a proper wood gas burner? Looking forward to your next video, love your content
This is definitely a light weight option. Yes, it is smokier than a true wood-gas stove but not as much as some other stoves I have purchased. Thanks for commenting
An interesting idea for a stove, and a great video and review as always! I think I'd probably consider this a "hybrid" gasification stove, since it doesn't really provide full pyrolysis, but does do some combustion of the gases. The light weight would be the biggest seller - less than 8 ounces, including the burn mat? That's pretty amazing! But since titanium tends to wick heat away, I'd be interested in seeing the stove used during really cold weather, to see if that affects it's performance. I was a little bit concerned when you talked about animal dung as a potential fuel. I was afraid you might try to provide some yourself - humans ARE animals, after all! 😁
Mark, which wood burning packable stove that you have used leaves the least gummy soot on the pots, and how does this one compare? It's very light for the level of utility and performance that it offers. Thanks for another wood stove demonstration. 👍
Gasifier stoves burn with a lot less smoke (almost none) and will leave way less soot on pots. Ofc wood choice matters tremendously too - wet/damp/uneasoned wood will be the worst. Any tree can be bad if cut when the sap isn't dormant, but that's most noticeable in resinous coniferous trees, like pine or spruce.@@JasonWicklund
Soot and resin on pots and pans is the result of unburnt wood gasses otherwise known as smoke. There are a number of factors that go into what causes smoke and how to reduce (not eliminate) it. Stove design is one factor and so are the type of wood, if the woods is wet or green. The temperature outside and the combustion temperature. Wood gas stoves promise no smoke but rarely deliver complete combustion. Rocket stoves also have improved performance but are still not smoke free. I have a full video on reducing smoke if interested. Thanks for commenting
I must have missed that video. here it is "How to Keep Your Wood Stove From Smoking (stick or twig stove)" ua-cam.com/video/utxx4HaU7Yw/v-deo.htmlsi=dyUP-Yt__t3ZgUZ3
Great review as usual. I find the Ganesha to be very intriguing for its clever design and low weight. It sounds like the designer has done a pretty good job overall. So... when will you try out a LoFi stove? 😉
Looks like that stove needs additional piece of metal to cover side feeding port when there are no sticking up twigs. That would imrove pyrolysis process. May be even on a hinges, like common wood stove hatch. Or I understand it in a wrong way?
I wouldn’t suggest using any such stove indoors! Even the gasification stoves produce carbon monoxide. I think you are also clutching at straws calling an envelope a storage case. I’ve got 2 of the round Chinese gasification stoves and used them extensively. You’ve reviewed similar yourself years ago. Here’s the best version Lixada in original size however mine is branded ‘INTEY’: ua-cam.com/video/WZHyq75bfdA/v-deo.html I’ve also got a giant size of this, it’s big brother which is volcano, if miss handled. They are both round and solid so won’t fold up but they do slot into each other. Ok they are bigger and heavier, but no issues with heat, easy and quickly to set up and pack up, steady and just work brilliantly even with HUGE pans and pots. Plus last forever. These are the best twig wood burning stoves out there, and side feed the stove without removing the pan. Just great!!
@@MarkYoungBushcraft The original size I’ve pointed to the best version of it. It’s mainly the top and pot stand that’s different. I like you do added some extras to both version. A biscuit tin lid / cake tin base to protect the ground and collect any ashes, a grill, etc. Even a base oven. So far there is only one design for the big model, which is fine because you would want to put a small pop on it, but again I’ve added a few personal features. Place the grill on top for smaller pots on lower flame. The large model can be scary when first lit so needs training but after learning how to control it and feed it it’s great. Plus it can be used to cook for a whole camp of people. It’s around $80 plus delivery but it’s already paid for itself in burning rubbish. With it being hotter and more ventilation it can be used to burn paper and cardboard, or leaves. Plus a big opening at the top for big pieces of branch and cones into it. Personally I wouldn’t mess about with those other things. Ok they fold flat, but you can put things inside the round ones so it’s the same just much better. As I’m sure Mark you already actually know. 😉
I do like the industrial embossing in the titanium. It's asthetically pleasing to the eye. The burn mat as a carrier is genius.
It really is a well thought out stove. Thanks for commenting
Agreed, and it probably adds strength and reduces warping
A rather unique and interesting stove. A great review, as always.
Hi Lonnie. Good to hear from you. It is very interesting and capable stove. Thanks for commenting
If added a "DIY door" to the feed port you would probably get better gasification. Very interesting stove design Mark thanks for sharing it. Cheers my friend.
Worth a try. Thanks for commenting
Agreed, I was thinking of the same thing with an adjustable sliding panel over the feed port
Interesting stove with a number of quite likable features. Thanks for sharing it Mark.
It sure is lightweight. Thanks for commenting Steve
I like that the cover acts as a burn protection mat. I would say it's hybrid gasification stove of sorts. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
Yes, pretty much what it is. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for sharing another great stove review, Mark. You must have quite a stove collection by now. 😊 The flat pack design is great for storage and packing, and the pattern on the metal probably adds strength while reducing warping. You might be able to replace that case with a standard plastic or tyvek mailing or courier envelope when needed, it's really all you need to keep your pack clean.
I agree. It is a well thought out design. Good suggestion for the Tyvek envelope. Thanks for commenting
Looks like an ingenious design
Thanks for sharing
It is quite clever for sure. Thanks for commenting Alex
Good morning Mark, we always enjoy your wood stove videos. Take care, Ben
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting Ben
Thanks for this very thorough review of this neat little stove; I like the ideology behind it. Take care and Cheers!
Hey brother. Good to hear from you. Thanks for commenting
Nice thanks for the review but i will stick with my small solo stove it works great but i do like how flat that one folds down and is so compact
Fair enough! Thanks for commenting
G'day Mark, well, certainly cant complain about the weight ; )
Like the envelope sleeve/mat idea, though not sure why it couldn't be done as a fold out case.
I also like a feed in from the bottom port, however ....... what about a door !!!!!!!!
Cheers Duke.
I did try blocking the port with a metal plate and it helped a bit but not completely. Thanks for commenting Duke
Pretty neat little unit honestly. I think a big improvement would be if it had a swivel or magnet mounted "door" that could close off the feed hole.
A door may help. Thanks for commenting
Thanks For Your Demo & Thoughts Mark ! Also For The Video Links ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks for commenting Terry
Thank you for your educational review. I visited the website...very interesting.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
Wow ! 👍
Thanks for commenting
There was a lot of soot still. Great idea with the folding design. Rocks in nature could do the same for free and zero carry weight.
Thanks for commenting
I suspect that the part of the stove that is in the wind/breeze gets cooled and prevents the air between the walls to heat enough. the gasification effect would be way more even inside a home or if well protected from wind?
Interesting idea. Thanks for commenting
Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
😊🎉❤
Thanks for commenting
I was lucky enough to test out too. Great stove. My button finally popped through on ground pad. I have several video shorts on it and videos. Check them out if you would like. Blessings, the ocd hunter.
I will be sure to check out your channel. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the review, I look forward to buying one.
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for showing this! I've been looking for collapsible wood gas stoves for a while now, as most of them are round barrel shape and take up a lot of storage space in the backpack. This might actually be a good alternative. I'm assuming as it's not a true wood gas stove it also creates more smoke than a proper wood gas burner? Looking forward to your next video, love your content
Good point. However, you can often pack items in the open space and nest with pots to save space in your pack
This is definitely a light weight option. Yes, it is smokier than a true wood-gas stove but not as much as some other stoves I have purchased. Thanks for commenting
I will not consider this a thorough test until you burn some poop. 😂
If it helps I can talk poop 😊
I been looking for moose dropping but no luck. Thanks for commenting Jim
@@MarkYoungBushcraftIf you find some it may fuel your stove for weeks, Mark. Those animals are huge! 😊
True. I have encountered them a few over the years@@jamespaul2587
Horse poop? Should be able to find a horse, of course, of course😅
Excellent weight and design.
I hope we can afford (including shipping).
Thanks for commenting
An interesting idea for a stove, and a great video and review as always! I think I'd probably consider this a "hybrid" gasification stove, since it doesn't really provide full pyrolysis, but does do some combustion of the gases. The light weight would be the biggest seller - less than 8 ounces, including the burn mat? That's pretty amazing! But since titanium tends to wick heat away, I'd be interested in seeing the stove used during really cold weather, to see if that affects it's performance.
I was a little bit concerned when you talked about animal dung as a potential fuel. I was afraid you might try to provide some yourself - humans ARE animals, after all! 😁
Maybe if I was a vegetarian😅. Thanks for commenting
Moose Pellets, nature’s natural fuel pellets.
Good review Mark thanks for sharing YAH bless !
Thanks for commenting Michael
This stove reminds me of a rocket stove wood gas stove hybrid.
Yes, it does have a bit of both going for it. Thanks for commenting
Mark, which wood burning packable stove that you have used leaves the least gummy soot on the pots, and how does this one compare? It's very light for the level of utility and performance that it offers.
Thanks for another wood stove demonstration. 👍
Wanna to know the answer as well.
I would think the type of wood you are burning, more than the type of stove, will have more of an impact on the soot level on your pots
Gasifier stoves burn with a lot less smoke (almost none) and will leave way less soot on pots. Ofc wood choice matters tremendously too - wet/damp/uneasoned wood will be the worst. Any tree can be bad if cut when the sap isn't dormant, but that's most noticeable in resinous coniferous trees, like pine or spruce.@@JasonWicklund
Soot and resin on pots and pans is the result of unburnt wood gasses otherwise known as smoke. There are a number of factors that go into what causes smoke and how to reduce (not eliminate) it. Stove design is one factor and so are the type of wood, if the woods is wet or green. The temperature outside and the combustion temperature. Wood gas stoves promise no smoke but rarely deliver complete combustion. Rocket stoves also have improved performance but are still not smoke free. I have a full video on reducing smoke if interested. Thanks for commenting
I must have missed that video. here it is
"How to Keep Your Wood Stove From Smoking (stick or twig stove)"
ua-cam.com/video/utxx4HaU7Yw/v-deo.htmlsi=dyUP-Yt__t3ZgUZ3
Great review as usual. I find the Ganesha to be very intriguing for its clever design and low weight. It sounds like the designer has done a pretty good job overall.
So... when will you try out a LoFi stove?
😉
The LOFI stove just arrived. Testing to begin shortly😊. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Cool, I'm looking forward to your review :)
Looks like that stove needs additional piece of metal to cover side feeding port when there are no sticking up twigs. That would imrove pyrolysis process. May be even on a hinges, like common wood stove hatch. Or I understand it in a wrong way?
You may be right. Would add to the cost but worth a try. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft, it would interresting to know efficiency increase vs additional cost
I wonder if a person could put an alcohol stove in maybe on steel pins of some sort to make it even more versitile?
That could work. Would have to create a double set of hole through both inner and outer walls. Thanks for commenting
What's the weight of just the inner?
Will it be available as a stand alone item?
The inner stove weights 107 grams. Brice, the company owner, is reading the comments so maybe he could respond. Thanks for commenting
Charcoal briquettes in this?? ❤
Yes, as long as they don't roll out the bottom😉. Thanks for commenting
I wouldn’t suggest using any such stove indoors! Even the gasification stoves produce carbon monoxide. I think you are also clutching at straws calling an envelope a storage case.
I’ve got 2 of the round Chinese gasification stoves and used them extensively. You’ve reviewed similar yourself years ago. Here’s the best version Lixada in original size however mine is branded ‘INTEY’: ua-cam.com/video/WZHyq75bfdA/v-deo.html
I’ve also got a giant size of this, it’s big brother which is volcano, if miss handled. They are both round and solid so won’t fold up but they do slot into each other. Ok they are bigger and heavier, but no issues with heat, easy and quickly to set up and pack up, steady and just work brilliantly even with HUGE pans and pots. Plus last forever. These are the best twig wood burning stoves out there, and side feed the stove without removing the pan. Just great!!
I have considered the larger version myself. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft The original size I’ve pointed to the best version of it. It’s mainly the top and pot stand that’s different. I like you do added some extras to both version. A biscuit tin lid / cake tin base to protect the ground and collect any ashes, a grill, etc. Even a base oven.
So far there is only one design for the big model, which is fine because you would want to put a small pop on it, but again I’ve added a few personal features. Place the grill on top for smaller pots on lower flame.
The large model can be scary when first lit so needs training but after learning how to control it and feed it it’s great. Plus it can be used to cook for a whole camp of people. It’s around $80 plus delivery but it’s already paid for itself in burning rubbish. With it being hotter and more ventilation it can be used to burn paper and cardboard, or leaves. Plus a big opening at the top for big pieces of branch and cones into it. Personally I wouldn’t mess about with those other things. Ok they fold flat, but you can put things inside the round ones so it’s the same just much better. As I’m sure Mark you already actually know. 😉