Bushcraft Essentials BushBox XXL Campfire - Comprehensive Review

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  • @svenkotitschke2716
    @svenkotitschke2716 11 місяців тому +4

    Hallo Mark, i am really surprised. You are the first UA-camr who shows this. Nobody in germany made a video. Respect. I am a big friend von Bushcraft Essentials XL. And i need the new XXL. Thank you very much for showing. Best regards from germany. Sven.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      Hello Sven. I was honoured by Detlev at Bushcraft Essentials to be an early reviewer. Thanks for commenting

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому

      Actually there are two persons in Germany whom we sent a preview version. We just give them the opportunity to be the first ones to make a review, it is up to them if they do a review or not.

    • @svenkotitschke2716
      @svenkotitschke2716 11 місяців тому +1

      @@bushcraftessentials Servus, auf eurer Homepage ist noch nichts zu finden. Ein Video von dem Sepp Waldhandwerk habe ich gerade angeschaut. Dann übe ich mich in Geduld und warte ab. Danke für Euer Kommentar. Gruß von der Schwäbischen Alb. Sven

    • @svenkotitschke2716
      @svenkotitschke2716 11 місяців тому

      @@MarkYoungBushcraft I am a subscription from Detlef. Thank you. Sven

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому

      @@svenkotitschke2716 Dauert nicht mehr lange!

  • @jimf1964
    @jimf1964 11 місяців тому +3

    It’s a beast for sure. I don’t have any need for something like this, at least not right now, but I can really see it being useful for some. Like there are a lot of places, a little out of town that you can bbq and stuff, but no real bonfires. I think you could get away with enjoying a little fire with one of these. Good for people who can’t really get away.
    And I would imagine for a car camping stove, because of its size, it would be the least finicky of all the stoves to keep going. Plus you could do two pots at once.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      I like that I can tone down the fire and keep it small or build a real bonfire in it. Thanks for commenting Jim

  • @Piffilus
    @Piffilus Місяць тому +1

    I sometimes use the Trangia gas stove inside the BushBox XL, mounted on round tent pegs with the connection hose going through the feeding hole . Works a treat.

  • @danielkutcher5704
    @danielkutcher5704 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm back from the Appalachian Trail. Like many (well, most), I didn't complete my thruhike, but unlike most, an injury to my knee as a result of a slip and fall sent me home for medical evaluation. An MRI showed a meniscus torn in two places resulting in instability of the knee and likely furthering of the damage, or a potentially fatal fall if I returned to the Trail. So, at 1,075 miles, just shy of half way, I am back home, limping around with a sore knee despite a cortisone injection a month ago.
    I have some binge watching of your channel to do to catch up.
    Good to "see" you again, Mark! God bless you and your family! 🙏
    P.s. my modified titanium tower stove went home around mile 550 to save weight, but it worked well whenever I decided to gather up sticks and light it up.
    The Firebox XXL would make a great car or canoe camping firepit! 👍

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear of your injury. I can definitely relate to that. If it helps, you have gone further than 99% of the population. Thanks for commenting

    • @danielkutcher5704
      @danielkutcher5704 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@MarkYoungBushcraft Thanks, Mark. I don't know what I expected when I set out to hike the AT in Georgia on March 31st. As I look back on the experience I am satisfied with what I accomplished, since I turned 70 in the process and managed to hike over 400 of the 1,075 with plantar fasciitis. An injury can happen to anyone. I did the best I could, and I didn't give up. This winter, I will sharpen my bushcraft skills, do some hot tent hammock camping in the local woods, and test some recipes. Maybe I can do a thruhike in a couple of years, if my general health holds up. Today, I think that a nice, quiet walk in the woods will suffice. Take care. ✌️

  • @starlingblack814
    @starlingblack814 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Mark for a thorough review. Looks like a great stove for car camping.

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому +1

      Actually this is precisely one of the uses we had in mind when we developed the stove - so many people (among them many vanlifers) had been asking for something bigger than our other stoves which can also be used as a firepit.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      It really is! Thanks for commenting

  • @TheRunereaper
    @TheRunereaper 11 місяців тому +2

    When the XL titanium was launched I thought it had all the attributes that i'd ever wanted, so I ordered one direct from Germany. It wasn't cheap and it has warped a bit but it is, without doubt my favourite woodstove and still works perfectly.
    This XXL, on the other hand, just doesn't appeal. Ease of deployment and stowage, weight, delay for correct cooking conditions, almost certainly cost, are all not as good as the XL Ti. If I want a campfire I'll build a natural one, especially as a campfire will need the same prerequisites as the XXL, ie availability of fuel, no open fire ban in place, suitable ground. I don't think I'd enjoy putting one together in the dark, particularly if I only had a torch, although I suppose I could use a car's headlights.
    The XL Ti was and remains, a true masterpiece and worth the money. It's the goldilocks size stove for me. Versatility, speed of set up from bag to burning in easily less than a minute. XXL? OK in a niche market perhaps but raises too many doubts in my mind. I'll see how it goes but I won't be an early buyer. 10/10 to BE for the effort though.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      This stove all about having an option for car campers who cannot have an open fire. Thanks for commenting

  • @northwind7409
    @northwind7409 11 місяців тому +3

    I can see that the open-sided configuration would work well with a reflector oven or the Coffey Spit. Interesting stove.

  • @metteby
    @metteby Місяць тому +1

    Splendid reviews. Waiting for the multiple uses of the new wood slide for the XL and LF ... sidebyside cooking, backing perhaps?

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  Місяць тому

      I have both sizes and just waiting for the fire ban to be lifted. Thanks for commenting

  • @bushcraftessentials
    @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому +8

    Excellent video, as always a perfect explanation which will really help people to use the XXL Campfire. Thank you very much for the great video, your incredible expertise and your great way of explaining things!

    • @NM-bs4ck
      @NM-bs4ck 11 місяців тому +3

      Hi
      Will there be a titanium version?

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! The XXL Campfire is a fun stove to use. Thanks for commenting

    • @AtomicBleach
      @AtomicBleach 11 місяців тому

      ​​@@NM-bs4ckwith this large of a stove, you likely wouldn't want a Ti model even if they made one. Too much surface area, you'd see some decent warping with Ti (Ti warps much more than Stainless), unless it was made twice as thick.

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому

      @@NM-bs4ck Rather not - that would be far too expensive.

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому

      @@AtomicBleach We've not made this experience, pure Titanium (as we use it) seems to behave quite similar to stainless steel

  • @Waldhandwerk
    @Waldhandwerk 11 місяців тому +1

    Great review Mark! Best to you Sepp

  • @vvogt4252
    @vvogt4252 11 місяців тому +1

    Very clever design. Solid Built Stove. Cheers Brother. Great Christmas Gift.

  • @hansschmid3937
    @hansschmid3937 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Mark, a very nice explanation of this campfire, i actually use the XL and the UL Version, that´s now what i am waiting for, a campfire version, using as a campfire at carcamping oder canoetouring maybe with the motorbike and also as a stove for my muurikka plate, it seems perfect, let´s wait for the price of this hellburner! It seems the right size for me and my uses! Greetings

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      I believe it has just started selling. Thanks for commenting

  • @paradyne1T101
    @paradyne1T101 11 місяців тому +3

    It's not hinged anymore?...I kinda hoped for the non-fiddly hinge folddown style because it could still be used as a firepitt
    Keep up these informative uploads coming!

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      BE has a few stoves in their lineup that are not hinged. Takes a minute to assemble. I would think the manufacturing cost would go up a lot on a hinged model. Maybe they will come up with a large hinged on in the future. Thanks for commenting

    • @redsorgum
      @redsorgum 11 місяців тому

      UCO has a folding stove/fire pit in two sizes that can be carried in a pack.

  • @thefucrew9865
    @thefucrew9865 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this review, Sir !!
    It is not available on the link you provided in the description.
    I would love to have it to do a small campfire in our "urban setting" (we live in Chicago) in our backyard.
    It helps teach the kids about campfire safety, preparation, maintenance, etc.
    We have even used it for a "Parking Lot Campout" with our Boy Scouts, (due to our limited budgets of the families, and the lack of popcorn and pizza sales, due to inflation and other social issues), where we improvise to give the kids (and their family members) a chance to have a different experience than the urban issues of gangs, crime, violence, etc.
    I have used the Firebox G2 (Stainless Steel version), but it is small, built for no more than just a few meals or a pot of water, at a time.
    Obviously, depending on the size of the pot, I can get about 3 - 6 cups of hot chocolate for the kids, and a few 500-700ml cups of coffee (or tea) for the adults.
    If there is a way that we could get one, we would love to get it to use it in the fall and winter of Chicago, to test it before taking it out with the Scouts.
    Thank you in advance.
    Keep up the great work !!!

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      They have not been released for sale just yet. But very soon. Thanks for commenting

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому +1

      We'll probably start selling in about 24 hours

  • @craigtegeler4677
    @craigtegeler4677 10 місяців тому +1

    Job well done Mark! I would perhaps take the dive for one of those stoves, but it is still a wee bit pricey! If you were to try
    and break the cost down, it would be around 25 bucks per panel and yet somehow, I think that BushCraft Essentials will
    eventually get the cost of manufacturing down some. The laser cutting process machinery as I am sure is rather costly
    to own, operate and maintain. I just hope that they do get some of the cost down, because I would surely like to own one
    someday

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  10 місяців тому

      I know they struggled with this stove trying to get it right. They ended up with thicker (heavier) steel to lessen the warping. That added to the cost as well. Thanks for commenting

  • @ZarpaQC
    @ZarpaQC 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for the very extensive review as always of this new stove. I like very much my BushBox XL, it is VERY WELL made but a bit small for a campfire compare to the interesting size of this one. It will be great to compare it with the Petromax FB1 and/or FB2 «plug in» stoves. Did you made review of those ones? They look great! What a strange name for these wood stoves, the french name is a bit more convenient (enfichable), they seem easier to assemble (XL is perfect for that) and they seem lighters (!). As you mention clearly, both are not for the backpack... but may be for the pulka! In winter, it is not bad to have a bit more heat ;-)

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      I am testing my first items from Petromax but have not had the FB1 or FB2 yet. Thanks for commenting

  • @maninacan.6285
    @maninacan.6285 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the video, and very well explained, the details you provide also helps with buying.i have the xl, but will probably buy one for car camping. Enjoyed the video.

  • @eyeofthetiger4184
    @eyeofthetiger4184 11 місяців тому +1

    G'day Mark, absolutely outstanding IMO !!!!!!!. It's the do everything job in a flat pack.
    Plenty of room and hose access for the Blade 2, as a remote example; BIG + for my MO !!!!!
    So many height adjustment options, feed in or enclosed front, facilitates just about any sized pot/pan, (and yep why not a dutch oven), legs to keep it off the bare ground, air flow, ash tray, the list goes on.
    Love the ability, should you need to move it hot, ......... and just for the sake of a coupla 45 deg notches 👍👍👍👍👍
    I dont think its too fiddly to assemble and reversal of the panels is a fantastic tip to combat warpage, if in fact it does actually become troublesome.
    And of course, if a ground/pit fire is undesirable, or perhaps out of the question, .......the "bush telly" is still in play ; )
    We'll see how we go price wise, but I dont mind paying a fair dollar for such a compelling piece of kit.
    Many thanks for the benefit of your experience with it mate and great design job Detlef !!!!!.
    Cheers Duke.
    P.S. Detlef, if you're watching. Not sure if its economically/tooling viable, but with the open front feed in panel ..... a hinged or sliding door would be good ..... so you dont need to change, or even need the extra panel at all, to close it up,...... especially when already hot. ....... just a thought. Cheers Duke.

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому +2

      Hi Duke, as you already mentioned, it's a question of economic viability. We are making all our stoves in Germany to high quality and environmental standards - starting a new product with a 6-digit investment is not an option for a relatively small company like us. However, if the XXL sells well, we might be able to offer such a variant.
      Cheers Detlev

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      All good points Duke. Detlev is listening. Thanks for commenting

    • @eyeofthetiger4184
      @eyeofthetiger4184 11 місяців тому

      @@bushcraftessentials Reply much appreciated Detlev, so good when designers listen and take the time to respond to feedback.
      And fair enough mate, it would be quite a significant production change/addition I'd imagine, not to mention R&D activity.
      In any case, I'm sure you got the message, I'm totally enamored with it as is.
      I sincerely hope business goes well for you into the future and I reckon you, (and Mark), have sold one more unit at the very least ; )
      Cheers Duke.

  • @rodrigocappato4207
    @rodrigocappato4207 11 місяців тому +2

    Could they add a closed lid with an adapter for chimney pipe? It would be great to use it as a small stove for a hot tent! Perhaps you may suggest this to them.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      I don't think it would be safe enough if the chimney was directly attached as the airflow would be affected. Having said that, if you could make something that looks a range hood that sits up off the stove may work. Thanks for commenting

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому

      I think Mark is right here. As much as we would love to have such a nice accessory, we don't think it is safe enough (plus there'd be a diameter issue). The hood solution may be dangerous as well... We'd rather make a tent stove at some point.

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum 11 місяців тому

    That's definitely a beast. Every once and a while at work, I come across window screens that are metal not nylon. If it can handle the heat, a piece of the metal screen might work for the pellets. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      I will likely see what I can do with pellets. The issue will be getting them closer to the top. I may be able to place a screen across the the trivets through the side slots. Thanks for commenting

  • @patfinn8859
    @patfinn8859 11 місяців тому

    Nice big stove. Like it!

  • @MichaelR58
    @MichaelR58 11 місяців тому

    Good review Mark, thanks for sharing, God bless !

  • @thedriftingspore
    @thedriftingspore 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh man, my original comment got flagged and removed by UA-cam 😮. I think it may have been a word I used to describe carrying the stove in my pack. Anyways I’ll try again haha. Great video Mark, Great looking box stove/fire pit. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      Wow...did not know that. YT is a funny animal. Thanks for commenting Steve

    • @thedriftingspore
      @thedriftingspore 11 місяців тому

      @@MarkYoungBushcraft haha I googled the word I used just in case and it does mean “to carry”. I assume it was a robot that isn’t used to the nuances of human speech. 😀

  • @auroraborealisknives4019
    @auroraborealisknives4019 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this very extensive review.
    I think I will have to get one of those 👍

  • @Bushcraftbrew
    @Bushcraftbrew 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for another great review Mark. I just picked up the GSI 10” hard anodized dutch oven. I’m sure this would work well with it. Do you have any idea when it will sold in Canada?

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      BE advises the sales will begin within the next few days. They will ship direct to Canada. Thanks for commenting

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому +1

      As soon as our Canadian retailers stock it. But you can also order directly from us, as Mark pointed out.

    • @Bushcraftbrew
      @Bushcraftbrew 11 місяців тому

      @@bushcraftessentials Thanks for the update. Will you be selling through Amazon as well?

    • @bushcraftessentials
      @bushcraftessentials 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Bushcraftbrew At some point probably, you can't escape Amazon these days. But we will start selling on our own website first with the introductory offer.

  • @terryw.milburn8565
    @terryw.milburn8565 11 місяців тому

    Sure Is Up To Any Task Put Before It, Many Thanks For This Mark ! Having A Cup Of Coffee For Ya Buddy ! ATB T God Bless

  • @M8sense
    @M8sense 28 днів тому

    The XXL has just been discontinued due to warping issues. It is no longer available on BCE website.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  28 днів тому

      Bushcraft Essentials advises they are currently re-designing the XXL to deal with the warping. Thanks for commenting

  • @derekcroft2055
    @derekcroft2055 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mark,,,, 👋
    I Personally Prefer Large Stoves Like The 1 You Got There.
    Not That There Nothing Wrong With Smaller Stoves,, Just My Preference.
    They Make A Folding Stove About The Same Size & I Got It.
    It's Called Redcap & They Got A Small Size & Large Size.
    A Year Or So Ago I Made A Fire In It Full To The Top With Charcoal & It Never Warped A Single Bit.
    That Pretty Good Considering It's 1 Of Them Made In China Stoves !!
    Take Care Now Mark. 6:04

  • @BushBear
    @BushBear 11 місяців тому

    Hey Mark, you should take a look at the "X-FIRE". Way lighter and in my opinion the way better concept. LG

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      I have one and the review will be coming out soon. Bit of a different mission for each stove. Thanks for commenting

    • @BushBear
      @BushBear 11 місяців тому

      @@MarkYoungBushcraft Lucky guy! I'd love to have a x-fire19. Maybe bit of a different mission for each stove, but a great difference for the carrier. 😉😁 LG

  • @eckartbeutel6699
    @eckartbeutel6699 11 місяців тому +1

    I have used all the Bushcraft Essentials Hobos and they are great. But this oversized bushbox is strange. Far too heavy! As a windbreak for a spirit burner or gas burner, the Trangia25 would be my choice as it is lighter and more functional for this purpose. For cooking with wood and having a campfire, the "X-Fire 19" is my first choice. At 355g, it is much lighter and therefore transportable. The combustion chamber is almost as large with a diameter of 19cm. You can also take one of the various X-Boils with you for coffee/tea for breakfast.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      This stove is intended to be a heavy duty car camping option. I have the X-Fire (review coming) but see them as having different missions. Thanks for commenting

    • @eckartbeutel6699
      @eckartbeutel6699 11 місяців тому

      @@MarkYoungBushcraft Up to now I have not seen or used this stove (it is not available in the German online shop) and I know that it is not a hobo like any others. It is clear, that it is made for an other purpose: camp fire barbecue and such. I am very interested in your review of the X-Fire19. Thanks so far, your stove reviews are awesome.

  • @mantass7094
    @mantass7094 3 дні тому +1

    I bought one, the quality is very good and nice looking campfire stove. The steel feels heavy, which means you got a quality stove not chinese cr...p. If you use it properly and don`t overheat this campfire stove will last you half a life. You don`t need a gigantic stupid campfire stove if you`re camping alone or two persons, here is what you need. This bushboxx campfire stove I will use when I go car camping with my military tent and this campfire stove my opinion worth every euro cent I peid.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  2 дні тому +1

      I agree. As you say, keep the fire a reasonable size and it will minimize warping. Thanks for commenting

  • @peterjessop1878
    @peterjessop1878 11 місяців тому

    Not really for backpacking and even for bushcrafting a bit too heavy. Possible for car camping, but then I would not bother with a collapsible stove. So not really sure who this is aimed at

  • @wanderworm
    @wanderworm 11 місяців тому

    On elf these days you’ll have to make a video showing how you store all this gear you’ve accumulated from all these gear companies.

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому

      Just built a shed out back😅. Since our children moved out, I have a whole room just for me. Thanks for commenting

  • @eckartbeutel6699
    @eckartbeutel6699 11 місяців тому

    Did you just delete my comment? Why?

    • @MarkYoungBushcraft
      @MarkYoungBushcraft  11 місяців тому +1

      I did not but you are the second person to tell me their comment was deleted

  • @miamivice1149
    @miamivice1149 11 місяців тому +1

    Often used by camp fire catering for large parties maybe. Lol