Wild Stoves Wood gas stove MK II
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good old engrish eh
just got this one. some changes?
That might be code for "i sent you something completely different to what you ordered"
That might be code for "i sent you something completely different to what you ordered"
I wonder what the improvements are about. Wire something? Maybe it has the new style pot supports like on the real wild stove?
Hi all
It's great to see so much discussion about the Wild Woodgas Stove - in all its incarnations! Thought I'd give the Wild Stoves perspective. And it's about time I posted again on this great forum.
As one contributor has noted, we've recently released a new version of the stove, which we think marks a significant improvement over our original design, partly in response to comments from BCUK members. We sold off all units of the previous MKII (we don't do waste), and those being sold from Hong Kong are not from our factory, designer nor affiliated to us. So I guess you'd call them clones. The clone seems fairly well made, though one of the versions I've seen is about 25% heavier and a slightly different finish, and I couldn't - obviously - vouch for quality of materials. The genuine Wild Woodgas Stove is distinguishable by its design improvements; strong packaging & labels; and the 12-page instruction & info printed booklet.
Price is a major factor for where we shop - and so it should be. But I wanted to make this post to end speculation about the source of these stoves. So purchasing from AliExpress will not benefit the talented young chap who originally designed the Wild Woodgas stove (which unlike some is not based on another's design). Nor will it support him to develop further improvements and products.
And us: well I admit we are just a shop and well aware we operate in a free market! We are grateful for the business we get, and through it have grown into a strong business serving the outdoor community, employing a local team of people, sending tens of thousands of pounds of business to local shops, designers, printers and post office each year, and spreading knowledge at festivals and events. We also invest in product design, and hope we offer exceptional service, with a human on the end of a phone always there to solve customer issues.
Thanks for all your member's engagement; we really do listen to - and appreciate - what you say, good or bad about our products.
Best wishes to all for the coming warmer season of bushcraft.
Jonathan, Founder Wild Stoves
It's great to see so much discussion about the Wild Woodgas Stove - in all its incarnations! Thought I'd give the Wild Stoves perspective. And it's about time I posted again on this great forum.
As one contributor has noted, we've recently released a new version of the stove, which we think marks a significant improvement over our original design, partly in response to comments from BCUK members. We sold off all units of the previous MKII (we don't do waste), and those being sold from Hong Kong are not from our factory, designer nor affiliated to us. So I guess you'd call them clones. The clone seems fairly well made, though one of the versions I've seen is about 25% heavier and a slightly different finish, and I couldn't - obviously - vouch for quality of materials. The genuine Wild Woodgas Stove is distinguishable by its design improvements; strong packaging & labels; and the 12-page instruction & info printed booklet.
Price is a major factor for where we shop - and so it should be. But I wanted to make this post to end speculation about the source of these stoves. So purchasing from AliExpress will not benefit the talented young chap who originally designed the Wild Woodgas stove (which unlike some is not based on another's design). Nor will it support him to develop further improvements and products.
And us: well I admit we are just a shop and well aware we operate in a free market!
We are grateful for the business we get, and through it have grown into a strong business serving the outdoor community, employing a local team of people, sending tens of thousands of pounds of business to local shops, designers, printers and post office each year, and spreading knowledge at festivals and events. We also invest in product design, and hope we offer exceptional service, with a human on the end of a phone always there to solve customer issues. Thanks for all your member's engagement; we really do listen to - and appreciate - what you say, good or bad about our products.
Best wishes to all for the coming warmer season of bushcraft.
Jonathan, Founder Wild Stoves
Hi Jonathan, nice to see such positive things posted by a british company.
I fully wish we still a bulldog or a flag on goods to help those of us with an interest in helping our country's manufacturing future, identify home grown products more readily.
A look along many high streets which used to be populated with thriving independant specialists often reveals nothing more than a row of charity shops, estate agents and coffee bars. This should serve to remind people what happens if we fail to support our own.
Best of luck with your business.
Well put Gary.....I bought mine from wildstoves....and use it every weekend and some nights I just sit round its glow and warmth......it even works with the vent collar upside down lol
Hi all
It's great to see so much discussion about the Wild Woodgas Stove - in all its incarnations! Thought I'd give the Wild Stoves perspective. And it's about time I posted again on this great forum.
As one contributor has noted, we've recently released a new version of the stove, which we think marks a significant improvement over our original design, partly in response to comments from BCUK members. We sold off all units of the previous MKII (we don't do waste), and those being sold from Hong Kong are not from our factory, designer nor affiliated to us. So I guess you'd call them clones. The clone seems fairly well made, though one of the versions I've seen is about 25% heavier and a slightly different finish, and I couldn't - obviously - vouch for quality of materials. The genuine Wild Woodgas Stove is distinguishable by its design improvements; strong packaging & labels; and the 12-page instruction & info printed booklet.
Price is a major factor for where we shop - and so it should be. But I wanted to make this post to end speculation about the source of these stoves. So purchasing from AliExpress will not benefit the talented young chap who originally designed the Wild Woodgas stove (which unlike some is not based on another's design). Nor will it support him to develop further improvements and products.
And us: well I admit we are just a shop and well aware we operate in a free market!
Thanks for all your member's engagement; we really do listen to - and appreciate - what you say, good or bad about our products.
Best wishes to all for the coming warmer season of bushcraft.
Jonathan, Founder Wild Stoves
2 days ago bought the new design from bushcraftstore because i liked the design and hope to use smaller metal mugs which this design should work for. Got it today so happy bunny now from a crap day at work
Hi Jonathan
Unfortunately I couldn't justify the price of the UK version and so would never have purchased one if it wasn't for aliexpress. I'm sure your profit margins are fare and the product excellent. I guess you can say you didn't lose my sale, however if your price point was more about at the £35 point I reckon you'd shift a lot more boxes.
Cheers
Mike
Unfortunately I couldn't justify the price of the UK version and so would never have purchased one if it wasn't for aliexpress. I'm sure your profit margins are fare and the product excellent. I guess you can say you didn't lose my sale, however if your price point was more about at the £35 point I reckon you'd shift a lot more boxes.
Cheers
Mike
Well said, I'm one for supporting UK businesses and yes I have a mk2
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Or maybe it should be GBP 99 and be made out of titanium? I wonder how many ti cones trail designs sell compared to the aluminium caldera cones, and also compared to how many (=few) make their own kaldera klone from the instructions on the outdoorsmagic forums.
I got the stove in the mail, or rather I had to go pick it up since it was sent with registered mail. Shipping was quick. Compared to dealextreme you could call it instant. The package was marked with its' true value (USD 25) and not as a gift.
First impression: That's a small box.
I took some photos of the unboxing cermony - http://imgur.com/a/P0Hl7#0
Everything seems plenty solid just from putting the pieces together, except for the pot supports which seem flimsy.
Like I guessed before in the thread the updated design is a copy of the latest version of the WSWGS. Another change is the exhaust holes at the top which are now squares instead of circles. I wonder if the vortex effect in the flames will still be there with the new style.
(Sorry for double posting.)
First impression: That's a small box.
I took some photos of the unboxing cermony - http://imgur.com/a/P0Hl7#0
Everything seems plenty solid just from putting the pieces together, except for the pot supports which seem flimsy.
Like I guessed before in the thread the updated design is a copy of the latest version of the WSWGS. Another change is the exhaust holes at the top which are now squares instead of circles. I wonder if the vortex effect in the flames will still be there with the new style.
(Sorry for double posting.)
managed to nab one of these at thier old $20~ price (the ali-express ones i mean), forgot i had one in the basket and upon processing, it honoured the price of when they product was added to the basket, can't wait for it to arrive.
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I have two stoves from WildStoves, one with the old pot support, and one with the new.
I don't like the new pot support. I find it too fiddly and can come unhooked when stirring or when removing the pot to add fuel, plus your fingers can get really messy from soot when you set it up or take it down.
So I ordered a new top from WildStoves and asked if they could send me the old design. They were happy to do so and it arrived quickly. Something to bear in mind if the new support becomes a pain.
I don't like the new pot support. I find it too fiddly and can come unhooked when stirring or when removing the pot to add fuel, plus your fingers can get really messy from soot when you set it up or take it down.
So I ordered a new top from WildStoves and asked if they could send me the old design. They were happy to do so and it arrived quickly. Something to bear in mind if the new support becomes a pain.
I tried my F1 storm kettle on top of the WWG stove today. Wow it's wick, it burns a treat and boils quick.
I didn't mate no. You still got those you took the other day? You still on for a bit of burning and filming.
