Firebox or Bushbox?

[TarHeelBrit]

Thanks for that THB.

A bit more, though, than I'd want to pay for something for occasional use.

You're welcome. Seems we're in the same camp, when I first saw one I thought it was a must have...until I checked out the price and decided that the ground, a flattish rock or a convenient tree stump will do the job.

**EDIT**

Have a look on eBay.

Ohh 11 quid, now that's much better.

Thanks Ian, much appreciated.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Ohh 11 quid, now that's much better.

Thanks Ian, much appreciated.

You're most welcome.

I've had a couple of these little tables - very handy cooking platforms in tents.

 

[hiho]

tesco have them for a tenner,

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-m...d=spiffy_camping table_205-4808_camping table

 

[marcus767]

I have both the bushbox and the the Firebox. In my option the Firebox is the easy winner, especially with the new Firebox second gen out now.
The Firebox pluses
1 the firebox can be filled up right to the top with wood for a prolonged burn.
2. Nothing falls out of the side of the firebox, unlike the bushbox.
3. The build quality is better on the Firebox and the bushbox has already warped unlike the Firebox.
Both are good however the Firebox is just better.

 

[Barney Rubble]

Off subject a little bit......but, I recently purchased the Honey Stove and have really enjoyed using it. It's not that difficult to assemble and much much lighter than the firebox/bushbox. It has warped slightly but it hasn't affected its use and I still find it easy to assemble. Sometimes I use it in conjunction with a small and cheap foldable grill and find that I can put a kettle and pan over the fire. Most important thing in my mind is that it takes up very little room in the rucksack so I find it almost encourages me to take it out and practice fire lighting techniques. I feel much more comfortable having a small fire in the stove than an open fire which creates a lot more mess and uses more fuel.

 

[Nohoval_Turrets]

I recently purchased the Honey Stove and have really enjoyed using it. It's not that difficult to assemble and much much lighter than the firebox/bushbox.

I'm a fan of the Honey too, but if you're on the move and using one of these several times a day, it's just too annoying to be constantly assembling and disassembling just to get lunch on. The beauty of the firebox is that it shakes out and assembles in seconds. The price you pay is weight - and 907g is quite a penalty.

 

[peaks]

Ive been using one of these for while - had a Honey, couldn't get on with it. I really like this - is a true multi fuel.
http://basecampfood.com/products/ta...KcHKeQEkh9bKEYbqJgKzOf5HIUgYG7b4GxBoCrzLw_wcB

 

[marcus767]

Ive been using one of these for while - had a Honey, couldn't get on with it. I really like this - is a true multi fuel.
http://basecampfood.com/products/ta...KcHKeQEkh9bKEYbqJgKzOf5HIUgYG7b4GxBoCrzLw_wcB

Hi could you tell me how much the stoves weight? Is the company that supplies the stove in the uk?

 

[marcus767]

What about these stoves http://canoepaddler.me.uk/Home.php

 

[ReallyBigMonkey]

Hi Everyone, what about the new Bushbox titanium. It's mighty expensive at £134 but it only weighs 490g without the bag, solves all problems. Lol

https://www.bushcraft-essentials.com/english/outdoor-stoves/bushbox-xl-titanium.html

 

[acheter]

watch one do you like better the bush box or the fire box miss ?