The Bushbuddy Ultra Wood Burning Stove

There have been a lot of videos done on this venerable wood burner so I probably don't have a lot to add.  But for what it's worth, here's my take on the Bushbuddy Ultra.  A special thanks goes out to my good friend Dick Matthews who was kind enough to let me hold it hostage for so many months.  Dick, I promise you'll get her back!

The Bushcooker LT 3-Fuel Stove

If you picture a metal bucket the size of a small bear canister when you hear the word "wood stove", check out the Bushcooker LT. I think this just might be the smallest wood stove on the market. But, it's more than just a wood stove. Bring some Alcohol or Esbit along because the Bushcooker can burn those too! In this video, I demonstrate its wood-burning capabilities but there's a quick shot of it's mesmerizing "cyclone" flame pattern when being used with alcohol.



I really like this little gem because of it's compactness. But, because its so compact, I've found that you need to use really small wood (twig size is best). If you put pieces that are too big, the stove might not perform. Also, in order to feed wood into the burning chamber while it's running, tall, narrow pots work best. If you want to use a wide pot, I would suggest using one with a bail handle. Then, just take the pot off, throw in some wood, and put the pot back on.

The stove is designed and manufactured by FourDog Stoves in Minnesota.

Weight: 2.5 oz.
Boil Time: 6-7 min. (wood)
Material: Titanium
Price: $90

The Bushwhacker Stove

Like the idea but don't want to spend the $$$ on a Bushbuddy wood burning stove? Consider the Bushwhacker stove from trailgear.org. You can make your own or buy one for a fraction of the cost of a Bushbuddy and get a true woodgas stove. Here, I do a very simple overview but for more information, you should visit their website.

New Wood Stove on the Way: The Bushwhacker

Jim Falk is at it again! This time, he's come up with a down-draft gasification stove called "The Bushwhacker". It's supposed to be much more efficient and produced less smoke than a typical wood stove without double walls. What's got me so excited about this one though is that it allows you to adjust the air intake and control the flame output. From the pictures, it looks pretty clever.

Like his other designs, the pot supports stow inside the stove for compact storage.

It's not availbale yet but you can get your name on a pre-order list and get an introductory discount here. When I get mine, I'll be sure to post my review.

Coming Soon...

So, a good friend of mine has loaned me his Bushbuddy Ultra and I plan to do a video review of it this weekend. It's touted as the "Holy Grail" of UL wood stoves so you can bet I'm excited about taking it out to the woods and firing it up. Let's see if it's worth the $$$. Stay tuned...

Specs According to backpackinglight.com:

Dimensions Stored: 4.25 x 3.75 in (10.8 x 9.5 cm)
Weight: 5.1 oz (144.6 g)
Material: Stainless Steel
Boil Time: One liter of water can be boiled in about 8-10 minutes using dry wood and good technique

Gear Talk Tip: Keep your pot clean with wood stoves

Soot on the bottom of your pot is an unfortunate fact of life for anyone who uses wood stoves. Here's a quick and easy remedy for avoiding a sore elbow from scrubbing your pots clean after a trip.

Compact Wood Stove

Just imagine: A 6.5 oz stove that runs on unlimited fuel. I've always been a little reluctant to use woodburning stoves in the past but I got my new compact wood burning stove from trailgear.org and was more than impressed.

Wood-Burning Stove

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