I bought one those stainless steel four sided cheese graters for $2.00. I cut the top handle off and used it as a wood stove. I trimmed down a mini aluminum loaf pan to catch the ashes. It works great. I also cut a small hole in one of the sides to feed the fire with additional sticks.
As I was watching this video I could not help but think of the colander's potential use as a winter stove. You could place a chain on each handle with the other end of the chains coming together perhaps 3 feet away. You could now hang this from a tree branch well above any deep snow level and do your cooking at a convenient height. Of course with your particular model one would want to configure the hang point in such a way as to keep it hanging level. Also might have to be concerned with it tipping when using something too heavy with only two hanging points. Or you could fashion three hanging points on the colander to reduce tipping. I know a fella that likes to do the same thing with a traditional metal gold pan.
Make sure whatever branches or tree trunks you use are sturdy enough to not move very much, since wind could cause the whole mass to sway, which could run a risk of oversetting any pot...but if you ran 4 lines, one each from the two handle corners, that could impart enough stability, maybe...? or an S-hook or whatever through one of the holes in the collander to give you 3 point suspension? Please experiment carefully & safely, Lonnie; Connie and the rest of us would never forgive you if anything happened, lol.
It's good that you're showing how Thrift Stores can be great for useful budget DIY outdoor activity items.. Many Thrift Stores are a GOLDMINE but far to many people overlook them.
That’s so right. I use a lot of stuff from dollar stores now- they have so many products now. Remember back in the day when they didn’t have much at all? And Mark is great to follow- many good ideas, and smart ways to “MacGuyver” things to what you’d need. Love this guy lol. I’ve been wanting to try a portable fire pit and I’m gonna use this idea in the vid. Thank you Mark!
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I even picked up a Russian issued gas mask kit at a local thrift store 2 years ago. It sits in storage, as one of those hoping to never need to be used collectable items.
Mark, I work with a Boys outdoor adventure program and m always trying to show my students that they don't need the lastest and greatest new products. Improvise is my moto, use what you have. As Mors Cochnski would say, "The more you know the less you need. I would add, the more you improvise the less you need to carry.
Been using a couple of Ikea colanders as camping stoves for years - Love them ! Let the wood burn down to coals, and this is a setup that can't be beat...at any price. Appreciate all you do, Mark - keep the videos coming !
I use a colander for a mini fire pit, when I just want a little comfort fire or to roast a sausage over. I do have a grill for it but haven't used it in that way yet. Good to see you back to the DIY stoves, enjoy seeing what you come up with and it is so useful to those who can't afford to spend a lot. Thanks for sharing. :)
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I bet it is hard, sometimes you have to see something and then get the idea for a stove. Sorry, I have no ideas, got most of my mine from you! lol
WOW! Once the fire is established it is almost smoke-free. I like it. The mat is a great idea. You could also use a piece of carbon fiber or fiberglass welding mat. The colander has a large base that has great stability. The grate is very generous for pots and grilling food. And all of this comes at a price of under $10. Man, that's a win, win, win. Great job, Mark! To make it more stable, put a steel pin through the bottom, through the mat, and into the ground. Just nail it to the ground, LOL.
It is as if it was made for use as a wood stove. I am finding the BBQ mat is not working as well as stopping heat transfer with this stove as it does with others. Carbon felt or fiberglass welding blanket would be much better. Thanks for commenting
One stove-base is a cookie tin - add foil to the interior of the bottom and place your stove inside this as a base. I saw it work on another channel - no burned ground or table tops!
Hi Mark. I made the Cadillac of hobo stoves using a Weber coal carrier,got on sale at Canadian Tire for $12. Made 2 heavy duty crisscross pot stand,removed the inside grate and replaced it with 1/8 grate screen...used 4 stainless steel screws and nuts to support the inside screen. Cut out a 3"×4" hole to feed your wood. It has plenty of ventilation and a handle to move it anywhere. You can use those cheap tent pegs for alcohol stoves. I made a 9"×9" galvanize plate for stove to sit on. (Optional) Stove works like a champ. The whole project was done with a Dremel and other materials kicking around the house. Thanks for the share 👍
Wow. Outstanding modifications. I have a couple of videos using a cheap charcoal chimney and plan on buying a Webber to up my game. Thanks for commenting
I cooked steak tonight on a stove I made out of a flower pot. I put a trivet in the base for airflow. I used a grill pan that has holes instead of a grill rack. Worked great. Next time I'm going to set it up for my grandkids to make s'mores. Not for the woods, but it's great in my front yard!
Right on. Flower pots make better stoves than people usually realize. There are ancient Chinese charcoal stoves that resemble modern flower pots. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for your comment. It reminded me that I have a broiler pan from my toaster oven which I will try as a grill top/pot stand for my colander stove. :)
Nice idea of the colander. For the other stove instead of using fiberglass that you have to buy I simply use an old towel that I cut and wrapped around the inside can. Works great, Great video thank you
Colander stove seems genius to me, so simple but effective. That was quite the fire you started in that little colander! Good point about using larger pots and airflow, that wouldn’t be fun, cooking in the bush and half way to a boil, the fire goes out. Very useful video Mark, hope you had a nice weekend.
I remember well your IKEA cutlery tin hobo stoves and it’s great that you have gone back to looking at making use of what people may have in the house, pick up easily and cheaply from the local budget stores etc. I have an IKEA colander that I use as a stove/fire pit and it works great.
This is where I started. I could not justify the cost of good kit. I have companies sending me stuff now but always remember when I couldn't buy it. Thanks for commenting
Such a great video! Im going on a camping trip and was wonding about usei g a colander as a barbecue and you answered all my questions! It seems a lot better than those disposable BBQs
That was an excellent video, Mark. Thank-you. Love the clever use of inexpensive items. Don't know about using an enamel coated one though. Might pong a bit. Using metal skewers as pot stands is a great idea. So much fire for a small unit.
The first video that got me following you was one of your first diy hobo stove videos. I have been making and experimenting with your ideas since. I always enjoyed the satisfaction of making a piece of kit and tweeking it to get the proper end result. Thanks so much for another great idea my friend. Cheers Mark!
You just provided me with a great idea for our Scouts here in Cole Harbour. We will soon be starting badge work on stoves, cooking etc . Great budget friendly option.
Great idea. I have tried simple stainless mixing bowls but these work so much better. Could do a side by side demonstration to show how airflow affects fires. Thanks for commenting
first time viewing this site (thanks algorithm) and as a former scout & forester am impressed with the info delivery and overall calm vibe he's presenting ... and a great application for a stove .. well done ..
I have been trying to think of things you might have already at home for a survival kit this has just made my list . Thank you very much going to look through your videos
The DIY option is great for people to see and gives ideas for other options. That BBQ mat looks to be the one thing I need for my stove, so I’ll be heading to my local dollar store to see if they have one. Thanks for this video Mark.
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing…I’m a new subscriber, and will enjoy going back and watching your older videos…but yeah, I love this idea and it makes complete sense. I just bought a Solo stove…and am having a bit of buyer’s remorse ☺️.
I stumbled upon your video today as it had Hobo in the title! I was Blessed to have been able to spend some time with a Hobo named Charles Elmer Fox who wrote the book (Tales of an American Hobo). His Hobo name was Reefer Charlie as he rode the refrigerator trains as they went faster than the other trains. Anyway his path had crossed with a Tramp whose nickname was Tinhead as he wore it as a hat using to bandanas to secure it to his head. Might have to try this out..wonder if old metal marshmallow sticks would work...Great idea and memory jogger Thank you..
Another great idea Mark. For the longest time I was using a rather large spaghetti pot strainer that I found on the trash as a portable fire pit. It finally wore out a few years ago I haven't found one to replace it. Although they're not all that expensive brand new
Right on. I have a video using the big pot strainer and will be making an updated version soon. Cheap and easy. The best kind of DIY project. Thanks for commenting
Great video for we who like DIY which is essentially another form of bushcraft/hobo. While it's nice to see the advancements in the shiny new, it is also gratifying to get down to the repurposed DIY. My favorite has been my vegetable steamer with various sized tin cans that I have drilled holes in like the little bug stoves. Then I just make cross pieces to fit. I guess you could say where new ideas meet old ones.
Went shopping and got a large colander. Husband noticed the relatively small base. Got a stove drip catcher. (The kind that sites under the heat source.) He riveted it onto the base of the colander to give it a wider and more solid base.
Great idea and it's practical. I sometimes cook outside in the winter for practice I have small sticks and branches and will see how it works. Thanks for sharing.
I love the DIY content even though I'm not going to DIY one myself, I'd rather buy a cheap Chinese titanium item that will last me years. But the DIY content shows some of the thought & design process behind the stoves, and that's a treasure trove of useful information. And it's also just a relaxing & enjoyable show to watch.
Another great idea, Mark. With that mat, the colander can be a little fire pit too. I always like having a little fire to sit by while I make/eat a coffee or a meal. This is a great idea for that. I'm headed to the dollar store!
Hi George. It is ideal as a fire pit. The mat is not working out as well as I had hoped with this stove. A lot of heat still being transferred to the ground. I think a pie plate would work better. Thanks for commenting
Now that is a great DIY idea. I liked the fact that you mentioned that all the different things nest inside the whole kit, and that it all fits into it's own stuff sack. I have plans for a setup that will be useful for my possible future needs and desires, and this sort of idea will fit in nicely with that. Saw your IKEA stove, and was impressed with your idea and insights on that as well. Hope to see more great things in the future with your channel. Best wishes to you. I also like the idea that Far North Bushcraft put out there as well. He's got a great channel as well, so keep up the great work there guys, and I'll be sure to keep checking in on you guys for more great ideas.
First time I’ve seen your channel! I’m from Ohio, Us but have ancestors from Digby. I was 40 days from my first trip to Halifax when covid shut everything down.😔. But I’m gonna get up there yet! Planning to car camp, so loving these videos.
I have one like your Super Size Hobo Stove. Originally to use to have a small fire on a sand beach and not leave a mess, but have used it to cook on many times. Also makes a fantastic charcoal grill. Portable , light weight and CHEEP . Great Idea anyone can afford. Highly recommended.
Works incredibly well. Makes you wonder why stove manufacturers don't make similar stoves, unless they do? It looks very easy to load and refill, due to the wide opening - I like that. Also for the same reason, makes for good grilling. Thx Mark.
Hello Mark, greetings from Northern California. Thank for sharing this informative video. This was a good one. All the best to you. Stay safe and healthy. 🤗
Another great video, Mark. Awesome budget option for the woods. That stove would work well with the wood pellets as well. Pack it full of the pellets and make a central ventilation I shared with you before. Bigger one will make a wonderful fire pit, I think. You are quite prolific these days. Good work. If I may, I'd like to make a suggestion for the ones in the future. How about just you going out in the woods and doing the camp stuff? No product reviews, they are good. I love them. But just camp, bushcraft stuff. Gathering wood for fire, processing the wood for fire building, making feather sticks, splitting wood and making simple coffee, etc. Do the charcloth, flint and steel thing. You might worry some people would find it boring. But I assure you a great majority of people would enjoy it. Don't be afraid of the video getting too long. Many would rather enjoy every minute of it. Well, my comment is getting long winded for sure. Give it a thought, Mark. Appreciate you giving us the good stuff as always.
Thank you my friend. I do need to go out and just enjoy the day with no products to review. The pressure to do reviews is somewhat self-imposed as companies have sent me items and I feel the need to get reviews done. I promise I will make a few day-hike type videos
Mark Young: I think the tent pegs down through the handles would be a really great idea and part a little bit more stability, perhaps a couple of aluminum 9 inch nails or something longer. A person could cut a couple of strips of scrap metal and screw them onto the calendar to write a little bit more stability. I think I’d also take there steel rods or dowels that fit through the holes in the colander easily, and perhaps insert them through the sides such that they stabilize the stove in the colander or the pot in the colander-You know, in a triangular configuration. For those of us in windy areas, having that wide centre of gravity and lots of stabilization, that’ll make a big difference. Thanks for the great idea! I’ve often considered using a can or a cutlery holder, but never a colendar strangely. The colander is a much better option.
Hi from England! Great or should I say Grate? Idea. Push your tent pegs through the holes in the ring on the outside of the base to give additional support Thanks for your time and effort uploading to you tube
Good presentation. While I’ve bought a few stoves I find it satisfying to modify or build from scratch other items to use outdoors. Two of my latest projects have been recreating a Pico stove from stainless roof flashing and a hot tent heater from duct material. Before it got to be the wrong season I’ve also been exploring foraging for edible wild plants. I still don’t fully trust identifying wild mushrooms but I’m still learning.
I really like your DIY projects. I may need to "borrow" your ideas😅. You can spend a lifetime on mushrooms and never get to them all. I try to learn individual ones really well before moving on to the next. Thanks for commenting
Old aluminum colander that handles broke off with 3 legs. Works great for small cooking like hotdogs on skewers. Gets too hot it burns through the aluminum but as they're about 50¢ around here that works on the fly. Been known to dig a hole put in a flat rock and put colander on that. But digging holes can get tiresome to some folks. Nice about he? After done push dirt back in hole for cleanup. 😁 You have good ideas and your presentation is spot on & efficient in delivery. Thanks.
I’ve always liked the idea of DIY stuff for people who can’t afford the expensive stuff, or who just want to try and don’t want to invest yet, and there are many who just enjoy doing stuff themselves. I made an exact copy of the Trangia cold weather preheater from the bottom of a second hand steel water bottle, for example. The thing other I can see being good for, even for more experienced and equipped campers, is this is a mini fire pit. We don’t always have to go around stripping the forest of every scrap of dead wood, and many many places with camp sites are barren of wood. With a modest pile of branches, one or two people could have a little fire for an hour or so. Plus it’s way way less work than processing an evenings worth of wood for a bonfire. Have a great day Mark!
I was going to mention that when I saw there was almost no smoke. A camper could be much closer to his fire with this stove. As long as provisions were made for good ventilation, it could be very close to a Mors Kohansky type reflective shelter.
I generally think out of the box on accomplishing things and my first thought, bec it's rather bulky for a backpack hiking or camping trip, wear it on your head, over a cap or winter hat. Secure it somehow to a scarf, collar, neckband or bakpak shoulder straps to keep it from falling off or tipping too much to one side. I realize there are those who will go ahead and scoff, but it's something I would try to see if it would work.
Hi Mark....another great review & you just gotta love Thrift Stores for these kind of things, im there at least twice a week or more, scoping about. Take Care Now. 🤝👍💯
Why am I surprised about this. I never considered this but here you are selling me a new stove 😂. Watched one of your external frame pack videos. And now this. Yep new sub from me.
Another unique design of yours, as simple as can be - awesome ! For me it's a lot too big and bulky - I go alone most of the time, and using the Stanley 800ml Adventure cook set, the IKEA utensil strainer is much better suited. But it all depends on... If I had my wife with me or a friend, we certainly would like a bigger pot+stove combo.
My gosh. I saved to purchase Firebox Nano stoves for our vehicles as part of my car kits. Now I think I'll move those to the bugout/3 day bags and put colanders in the cars. The colander would work well to hold the rest of the fire kit, as you were talking about towards the end.
Depending on the size of the holes in the bottom, One could push a tent peg or two through them into the ground below to stabilise. Thanks for the video Mark, neat ideas seem to be a forte if yours🤯.
I have found even smaller colanders but how small is useful. I am not happy with the grill mat and this stove. Bit too hot. They work well with other stoves that have a bit more clearance under them. Better for this would be a pie plate or carbon felt. I will be trying a silicone baking sheet. Thanks for commenting
I've been thinking about using a colander (or even an old car wheel) as an outside stove. A mate of mine owns and lives on some woodland and he allows me to use an old caravan located deep in the woods. I've been cooking on top of the wood burner in the caravan but it's not very efficient, so I've been thinking about building a fireplace outside under the makeshift porch I've erected. A supported or hanging(thanks Lonnie) colander would be perfect. Thank you very much for this video.
Thanks for sharing another great idea for a budget diy stove, Mark. Next time I go to our local Goodwill or Salvation Army store and see a stainless steel kitchen implement, I'll be thinking... what would Mark do with that? :)
I used to have a much bigger one in my garden, with several cinderblock I can quickly put together a makeshift outdoor fire pit. Impressed several friends and caused local supermarket a brief shortage of extra-large colander ~ XD
@@MarkYoungBushcraft would you please consider demonstrating what Tommy Shyng, the comments above mentioned (outdoor fire pit w/larger colander and bricks)? Thank you!
@@MarkYoungBushcraft yes, that’s perfect as that’s my scenario. I have wooden deck so I’d like to make something in the yard w/brick as I’m concerned…being a novice…about making an oven w/flames on a flammable surface and was thinking that the brick solution may be a safer alternative. Thank you for your consideration of my request!
Back then I had about 15 pcs of cinderblock, each roughly 35x20x10 cm in size, left-over from an abandoned garden project. I always keep them in the shed so they are dry enough to be exposed to naked flame. This is important since such heat could turn trapped moisture into steam, which could result in cinderblock cracking, or even worse, small fragments popping off. Typically I use 6 or 8 pcs for base, stack the rest to form a wall that reflects heat, with the colander sitting right in the middle close to the wall. The best thing is I can put together/take apart the whole thing in minutes, the fire never damages my patio floor, and the colander can be used for general gardening purposes anyway.
Great way to reintroduce using a super cheap way to have a fire. I have many stoves now too, but this reminds me when before i got all these stoves I made a simple large soup can stove. Just to see it work. Made a few others--experiments--that I didn't keep. But just experiment. Maybe sometime you need to make a fire and don't have stove with you.
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I bought one those stainless steel four sided cheese graters for $2.00. I cut the top handle off and used it as a wood stove. I trimmed down a mini aluminum loaf pan to catch the ashes. It works great. I also cut a small hole in one of the sides to feed the fire with additional sticks.
I have seen that done as well but have not made one yet myself. Thanks for commenting
You know, Mark, I'm a South African Pensioner and I _love_ money saving ideas like this!
Before I could justify more expensive stoves I tried many DIY ones. I have a few videos like this. Thanks for commenting
As I was watching this video I could not help but think of the colander's potential use as a winter stove. You could place a chain on each handle with the other end of the chains coming together perhaps 3 feet away. You could now hang this from a tree branch well above any deep snow level and do your cooking at a convenient height. Of course with your particular model one would want to configure the hang point in such a way as to keep it hanging level. Also might have to be concerned with it tipping when using something too heavy with only two hanging points. Or you could fashion three hanging points on the colander to reduce tipping. I know a fella that likes to do the same thing with a traditional metal gold pan.
Well, why didn't I think of that? You know I am going to try this out. Another video as well I am thinking. Thank you Lonnie.
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I will be looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
I thought Connie was the one who knew all the tricks when it comes to pots and pans.
Make sure whatever branches or tree trunks you use are sturdy enough to not move very much, since wind could cause the whole mass to sway, which could run a risk of oversetting any pot...but if you ran 4 lines, one each from the two handle corners, that could impart enough stability, maybe...? or an S-hook or whatever through one of the holes in the collander to give you 3 point suspension? Please experiment carefully & safely, Lonnie; Connie and the rest of us would never forgive you if anything happened, lol.
Two chains, one on each handle. Secure them to the handle where it connects to the base, now you have 4 attachment points.
It's good that you're showing how Thrift Stores can be great for useful budget DIY outdoor activity items..
Many Thrift Stores are a GOLDMINE but far to many people overlook them.
I am so with you on that. I do most of my outdoor gear shopping at the thrift store. Thanks for commenting
That’s so right. I use a lot of stuff from dollar stores now- they have so many products now. Remember back in the day when they didn’t have much at all? And Mark is great to follow- many good ideas, and smart ways to “MacGuyver” things to what you’d need. Love this guy lol. I’ve been wanting to try a portable fire pit and I’m gonna use this idea in the vid. Thank you Mark!
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I even picked up a Russian issued gas mask kit at a local thrift store 2 years ago. It sits in storage, as one of those hoping to never need to be used collectable items.
Mark, I work with a Boys outdoor adventure program and m always trying to show my students that they don't need the lastest and greatest new products. Improvise is my moto, use what you have. As Mors Cochnski would say, "The more you know the less you need. I would add, the more you improvise the less you need to carry.
Right on. For me, DIY projects like this are the spirit of bushcraft, making use of available resources. Thanks for commenting
Been using a couple of Ikea colanders as camping stoves for years - Love them ! Let the wood burn down to coals, and this is a setup that can't be beat...at any price.
Appreciate all you do, Mark - keep the videos coming !
I was going to call this video "Ikeas other hobo stove". Yes, I have also used it with charcoal to BBQ with. Ideal. Thanks for commenting
I like these types of videos which help people do something for themselves. As long as they are very careful
Thanks for commenting
I use a colander for a mini fire pit, when I just want a little comfort fire or to roast a sausage over. I do have a grill for it but haven't used it in that way yet. Good to see you back to the DIY stoves, enjoy seeing what you come up with and it is so useful to those who can't afford to spend a lot. Thanks for sharing. :)
Hi Jacky. It is getting harder to come up with original ideas. Share if you have any. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I bet it is hard, sometimes you have to see something and then get the idea for a stove. Sorry, I have no ideas, got most of my mine from you! lol
Thanks for that idea
WOW! Once the fire is established it is almost smoke-free. I like it. The mat is a great idea. You could also use a piece of carbon fiber or fiberglass welding mat. The colander has a large base that has great stability. The grate is very generous for pots and grilling food. And all of this comes at a price of under $10. Man, that's a win, win, win. Great job, Mark!
To make it more stable, put a steel pin through the bottom, through the mat, and into the ground. Just nail it to the ground, LOL.
It is as if it was made for use as a wood stove. I am finding the BBQ mat is not working as well as stopping heat transfer with this stove as it does with others. Carbon felt or fiberglass welding blanket would be much better. Thanks for commenting
One stove-base is a cookie tin - add foil to the interior of the bottom and place your stove inside this as a base. I saw it work on another channel - no burned ground or table tops!
I use a kitchen fire blanket,cheap enough,frays a but not a problem!!
First it was a vegetable steamer as a stove and now a colander, your family must dread you wandering into the kitchen! 😁
LOL...I have been banned from the kitchen and sent to the thrift store. Thanks for commenting
Hi Mark. I made the Cadillac of hobo stoves using a Weber coal carrier,got on sale at Canadian Tire for $12. Made 2 heavy duty crisscross pot stand,removed the inside grate and replaced it with 1/8 grate screen...used 4 stainless steel screws and nuts to support the inside screen. Cut out a 3"×4" hole to feed your wood. It has plenty of ventilation and a handle to move it anywhere. You can use those cheap tent pegs for alcohol stoves. I made a 9"×9" galvanize plate for stove to sit on. (Optional) Stove works like a champ. The whole project was done with a Dremel and other materials kicking around the house. Thanks for the share 👍
Wow. Outstanding modifications. I have a couple of videos using a cheap charcoal chimney and plan on buying a Webber to up my game. Thanks for commenting
I cooked steak tonight on a stove I made out of a flower pot. I put a trivet in the base for airflow. I used a grill pan that has holes instead of a grill rack. Worked great. Next time I'm going to set it up for my grandkids to make s'mores. Not for the woods, but it's great in my front yard!
Right on. Flower pots make better stoves than people usually realize. There are ancient Chinese charcoal stoves that resemble modern flower pots. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for your comment. It reminded me that I have a broiler pan from my toaster oven which I will try as a grill top/pot stand for my colander stove. :)
I really enjoy the "common man" diy stuff. Thanks! 👍🏻
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting
I certainly enjoyed this video.
Very creative and well presented.
Sent it on to a couple family members.
Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Nice idea of the colander. For the other stove instead of using fiberglass that you have to buy I simply use an old towel that I cut and wrapped around the inside can. Works great, Great video thank you
That's a great idea! Thanks for commenting
Colander stove seems genius to me, so simple but effective. That was quite the fire you started in that little colander! Good point about using larger pots and airflow, that wouldn’t be fun, cooking in the bush and half way to a boil, the fire goes out. Very useful video Mark, hope you had a nice weekend.
Hey Jeremy. Good to hear from you. Thanks for commenting
Mark, good job on the disclosure and the DIY low cost projects. Good stuff and good job being just up front and to the point.
Thank you. I am learning how to make a shorter video...not easy for me😅 Thanks for commenting
I remember well your IKEA cutlery tin hobo stoves and it’s great that you have gone back to looking at making use of what people may have in the house, pick up easily and cheaply from the local budget stores etc. I have an IKEA colander that I use as a stove/fire pit and it works great.
Right on. I had forgotten how much fun these DIY projects can be. Thanks for commenting
I thought to myself what a nice man, smart too. Love these sort of Videos thanks Mark for the information, love from Australia.
Thank you for your kind words
This is a good video for re use re purpose, re cycle on an item I see thrown out alot. Most ppl are poor so any ideas of low cost are important.
This is where I started. I could not justify the cost of good kit. I have companies sending me stuff now but always remember when I couldn't buy it. Thanks for commenting
I'm so glad you are doing diy stoves, equipment again. We're in that budget outdoor group. Thanks.
Even with all the kit I have I still like using budget items. Thanks for commenting
Such a great video! Im going on a camping trip and was wonding about usei g a colander as a barbecue and you answered all my questions! It seems a lot better than those disposable BBQs
Much cheaper and works better. Thanks for commenting
That was an excellent video, Mark. Thank-you. Love the clever use of inexpensive items. Don't know about using an enamel coated one though. Might pong a bit. Using metal skewers as pot stands is a great idea. So much fire for a small unit.
Yes, good point about the enameled or painted versions. I have an update video about using it in deep snow coming soon. Thanks for commenting
The first video that got me following you was one of your first diy hobo stove videos. I have been making and experimenting with your ideas since. I always enjoyed the satisfaction of making a piece of kit and tweeking it to get the proper end result. Thanks so much for another great idea my friend. Cheers Mark!
Thank you Bruce. I had kind of gotten away from my roots. I need to do more of this.
You just provided me with a great idea for our Scouts here in Cole Harbour. We will soon be starting badge work on stoves, cooking etc . Great budget friendly option.
Great idea. I have tried simple stainless mixing bowls but these work so much better. Could do a side by side demonstration to show how airflow affects fires. Thanks for commenting
first time viewing this site (thanks algorithm) and as a former scout & forester am impressed with the info delivery and overall calm vibe he's presenting ... and a great application for a stove .. well done ..
Thank you for your kind words
Bril-yant idea! Never thought of a colander as a stove... Done learneded sumpin. Thanks...
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
I love this sort of video which shows what you can do on a shoestring budget with household items out in the woods!
Right on. I started with DIY and still enjoy doing it. Thanks for commenting
I have been trying to think of things you might have already at home for a survival kit this has just made my list . Thank you very much going to look through your videos
Glad it helped. I have a few videos you may be interested in. Thanks for commenting
The DIY option is great for people to see and gives ideas for other options. That BBQ mat looks to be the one thing I need for my stove, so I’ll be heading to my local dollar store to see if they have one. Thanks for this video Mark.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting
I just spent $$$ on a rocket stove ...wish I had seen this video first. I'm your newest subscriber and fan. Thanks,, Mark.
I have a few rocket stoves. If they are well designed they can be a joy to use. Thanks for commenting
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing…I’m a new subscriber, and will enjoy going back and watching your older videos…but yeah, I love this idea and it makes complete sense. I just bought a Solo stove…and am having a bit of buyer’s remorse ☺️.
I have two Solo stoves. No need to be sorry, they work great. I have a few videos on them. Thanks for commenting
I stumbled upon your video today as it had Hobo in the title! I was Blessed to have been able to spend some time with a Hobo named Charles Elmer Fox who wrote the book (Tales of an American Hobo). His Hobo name was Reefer Charlie as he rode the refrigerator trains as they went faster than the other trains. Anyway his path had crossed with a Tramp whose nickname was Tinhead as he wore it as a hat using to bandanas to secure it to his head. Might have to try this out..wonder if old metal marshmallow sticks would work...Great idea and memory jogger Thank you..
Amazing story. Thanks for sharing
Another great idea Mark. For the longest time I was using a rather large spaghetti pot strainer that I found on the trash as a portable fire pit. It finally wore out a few years ago I haven't found one to replace it. Although they're not all that expensive brand new
Right on. I have a video using the big pot strainer and will be making an updated version soon. Cheap and easy. The best kind of DIY project. Thanks for commenting
Mark, great idea! I look at everything in stores as possible camp useful items!
Repurposing items can be a lot of fun. Thanks for commenting
Thank you, Mark, for this unique use of a household item video!
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Thank you Mark for your DIY projects. Always interesting.
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GREAT JOB SIR, HELLO FROM MICHIGAN😇💪🇺🇸
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Wow! That is something I have never even thought of before and so very simple! Awesome information! Even I can afford this one!!
Sometimes the best ideas are the simple ones. Thanks for commenting
I'm new to you but very impressed with this video.. That's an awesome idea!! So easy to set up..
Linda from Missouri 👍💜😊
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Great video for we who like DIY which is essentially another form of bushcraft/hobo. While it's nice to see the advancements in the shiny new, it is also gratifying to get down to the repurposed DIY. My favorite has been my vegetable steamer with various sized tin cans that I have drilled holes in like the little bug stoves. Then I just make cross pieces to fit. I guess you could say where new ideas meet old ones.
Right on. I agree, very much a bushcraft way of looking at things. Improvising from available resources. Thanks for commenting
I never thought about using a colander. What a wonderful idea. Thank you.
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@@MarkYoungBushcraft I showed it to my husband. He likes the idea and is thinking of going shopping for a colander.
Went shopping and got a large colander. Husband noticed the relatively small base. Got a stove drip catcher. (The kind that sites under the heat source.) He riveted it onto the base of the colander to give it a wider and more solid base.
Great idea and it's practical. I sometimes cook outside in the winter for practice I have small sticks and branches and will see how it works. Thanks for sharing.
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Here watching thank so much for bringing me along friend 👍
I appreciated and I hope there so on 😊💗
Thank you very much
Great idea. I purchased a perfect one at thrift store. Pegs can support the bottom, don't need to go through handles. THANK YOU
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I love the DIY content even though I'm not going to DIY one myself, I'd rather buy a cheap Chinese titanium item that will last me years. But the DIY content shows some of the thought & design process behind the stoves, and that's a treasure trove of useful information. And it's also just a relaxing & enjoyable show to watch.
I do love my manufactured woods stoves but it was my DIY builds that taught me the most about how they work. Thanks for commenting my friend
Love your out of the box ideas!
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Another great idea, Mark. With that mat, the colander can be a little fire pit too. I always like having a little fire to sit by while I make/eat a coffee or a meal. This is a great idea for that. I'm headed to the dollar store!
Hi George. It is ideal as a fire pit. The mat is not working out as well as I had hoped with this stove. A lot of heat still being transferred to the ground. I think a pie plate would work better. Thanks for commenting
Now that is a great DIY idea. I liked the fact that you mentioned that all the different things nest inside the whole kit, and that it all fits into it's own stuff sack.
I have plans for a setup that will be useful for my possible future needs and desires, and this sort of idea will fit in nicely with that. Saw your IKEA stove, and was impressed with your idea and insights on that as well. Hope to see more great things in the future with your channel. Best wishes to you.
I also like the idea that Far North Bushcraft put out there as well. He's got a great channel as well, so keep up the great work there guys, and I'll be sure to keep checking in on you guys for more great ideas.
Glad you are finding my videos helpful. Yes, I am working on Lonnie's suggestion now for a future video. Thanks for commenting
First time I’ve seen your channel! I’m from Ohio, Us but have ancestors from Digby. I was 40 days from my first trip to Halifax when covid shut everything down.😔. But I’m gonna get up there yet! Planning to car camp, so loving these videos.
Digby is a beautiful area. I do hope you get a chance to visit our province. Thanks for commenting
It reminds me of a coal pot my mom used back in the day in Trinidad 🇹🇹 when we were but children. Thanks for sharing!
Very cool. This would work great as a BBQ. Thanks for commenting
This is EXCELLENT!! Thank you so much for sharing. Hope all is well.
Hello Mac. So good to hear from you. All is well in my part of the world. I do hope you are doing well. Reach out on Messenger for a chat sometime
I have one like your Super Size Hobo Stove. Originally to use to have a small fire on a sand beach and not leave a mess, but have used it to cook on many times. Also makes a fantastic charcoal grill. Portable , light weight and CHEEP . Great Idea anyone can afford. Highly recommended.
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Works incredibly well. Makes you wonder why stove manufacturers don't make similar stoves, unless they do? It looks very easy to load and refill, due to the wide opening - I like that. Also for the same reason, makes for good grilling. Thx Mark.
Right on. It is an ideal grill when used with charcoal. Thanks for commenting
GREAT IDEA!!!! I'M CURRENTLY IN THE WOODS RIGHT NOW
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Great stuff! Can't believe YT has not recommended you before! Instant sub. Thanks 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Hello Mark, greetings from Northern California. Thank for sharing this informative video. This was a good one. All the best to you. Stay safe and healthy. 🤗
Hell and glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting
Love your practical simpler diy that i can do
Glad you like it. I like to share easy DIY projects that most everyone can do. Thanks for commenting
Another great video, Mark.
Awesome budget option for the woods. That stove would work well with the wood pellets as well. Pack it full of the pellets and make a central ventilation I shared with you before. Bigger one will make a wonderful fire pit, I think. You are quite prolific these days. Good work. If I may, I'd like to make a suggestion for the ones in the future. How about just you going out in the woods and doing the camp stuff? No product reviews, they are good. I love them. But just camp, bushcraft stuff. Gathering wood for fire, processing the wood for fire building, making feather sticks, splitting wood and making simple coffee, etc. Do the charcloth, flint and steel thing. You might worry some people would find it boring. But I assure you a great majority of people would enjoy it. Don't be afraid of the video getting too long. Many would rather enjoy every minute of it. Well, my comment is getting long winded for sure. Give it a thought, Mark. Appreciate you giving us the good stuff as always.
Thank you my friend. I do need to go out and just enjoy the day with no products to review. The pressure to do reviews is somewhat self-imposed as companies have sent me items and I feel the need to get reviews done. I promise I will make a few day-hike type videos
Mark Young: I think the tent pegs down through the handles would be a really great idea and part a little bit more stability, perhaps a couple of aluminum 9 inch nails or something longer. A person could cut a couple of strips of scrap metal and screw them onto the calendar to write a little bit more stability. I think I’d also take there steel rods or dowels that fit through the holes in the colander easily, and perhaps insert them through the sides such that they stabilize the stove in the colander or the pot in the colander-You know, in a triangular configuration. For those of us in windy areas, having that wide centre of gravity and lots of stabilization, that’ll make a big difference.
Thanks for the great idea! I’ve often considered using a can or a cutlery holder, but never a colendar strangely. The colander is a much better option.
All good suggestions. I really like that this video has sparked people to come up with their own ideas. Thanks for commenting
been using a colander for years,,,,,works great !!!
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Hi from England!
Great or should I say Grate? Idea.
Push your tent pegs through the holes in the ring on the outside of the base to give additional support
Thanks for your time and effort uploading to you tube
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Awesome idea sir! Greetings from Holland /Netherlands 👊🏽👍🏾
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Good presentation. While I’ve bought a few stoves I find it satisfying to modify or build from scratch other items to use outdoors. Two of my latest projects have been recreating a Pico stove from stainless roof flashing and a hot tent heater from duct material. Before it got to be the wrong season I’ve also been exploring foraging for edible wild plants. I still don’t fully trust identifying wild mushrooms but I’m still learning.
I really like your DIY projects. I may need to "borrow" your ideas😅. You can spend a lifetime on mushrooms and never get to them all. I try to learn individual ones really well before moving on to the next. Thanks for commenting
Old aluminum colander that handles broke off with 3 legs. Works great for small cooking like hotdogs on skewers. Gets too hot it burns through the aluminum but as they're about 50¢ around here that works on the fly. Been known to dig a hole put in a flat rock and put colander on that. But digging holes can get tiresome to some folks. Nice about he? After done push dirt back in hole for cleanup. 😁
You have good ideas and your presentation is spot on & efficient in delivery. Thanks.
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I’ve always liked the idea of DIY stuff for people who can’t afford the expensive stuff, or who just want to try and don’t want to invest yet, and there are many who just enjoy doing stuff themselves. I made an exact copy of the Trangia cold weather preheater from the bottom of a second hand steel water bottle, for example.
The thing other I can see being good for, even for more experienced and equipped campers, is this is a mini fire pit. We don’t always have to go around stripping the forest of every scrap of dead wood, and many many places with camp sites are barren of wood. With a modest pile of branches, one or two people could have a little fire for an hour or so. Plus it’s way way less work than processing an evenings worth of wood for a bonfire. Have a great day Mark!
I was going to mention that when I saw there was almost no smoke. A camper could be much closer to his fire with this stove. As long as provisions were made for good ventilation, it could be very close to a Mors Kohansky type reflective shelter.
Well said Jim. My thinking exactly. I still need to try your Trangia pre-heater project.
Interesting idea, using a pit like this to heat a super-shelter or just a tarp. Worth considering
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I’d like to send a pic of it, but I don’t know how.
The biggest appeal to DIY gear for me is that I can make what I need to suit my needs rather than adapt to what is available.
I generally think out of the box on accomplishing things and my first thought, bec it's rather bulky for a backpack hiking or camping trip, wear it on your head, over a cap or winter hat.
Secure it somehow to a scarf, collar, neckband or bakpak shoulder straps to keep it from falling off or tipping too much to one side. I realize there are those who will go ahead and scoff, but it's something I would try to see if it would work.
I attached it to the outside of my pack using the two main straps run through the loop handles on it. Worked great. Thanks for commenting
I never would have thought of that. So awesome.
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Hi Mark....another great review & you just gotta love Thrift Stores for these kind of things, im there at least twice a week or more, scoping about.
Take Care Now.
🤝👍💯
You have been coming up with some good ideas yourself there Derek. Thanks for commenting
New subscriber because I just ran across this video. On my way to the thrift store!
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Great idea! Yes, I would use that. Thank you for sharing it!
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Great video! Thank you for all of the awesome content sir!
Thank you for your kind words
EXCELLENT IDEA...
Thanks for sharing this!!! Ingenious
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That's a pretty good idea. I have one of those in the basement that I never use.
Fun to try. Thanks for commenting
Why am I surprised about this. I never considered this but here you are selling me a new stove 😂. Watched one of your external frame pack videos. And now this. Yep new sub from me.
Glad you are enjoying my videos. Thanks for commenting and for the sub
Great idea, going to add it to my camping equipment. Thanks for sharing
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Enjoyed your video. Great idea!
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Always fun to see what Mark is up to!
Every so often my creative side gets inspired😀. Thanks for commenting
That Sure Was Super Simple & Easy On The Pocket, Thanks Mark ! ATB T God Bless
The best kind of project. Thanks for commenting Terry
Another unique design of yours, as simple as can be - awesome !
For me it's a lot too big and bulky - I go alone most of the time, and using the Stanley 800ml Adventure cook set, the IKEA utensil strainer is much better suited. But it all depends on...
If I had my wife with me or a friend, we certainly would like a bigger pot+stove combo.
You have a great combo cook setup. For two or more people you could use a 14cm Zebra pot. The Ikea will nest inside. Thanks for commenting
What a great idea, and the BBQ mat is a very useful tip!
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This is why we should never frown on Thrift Stores. You could do all sorts of things with the products so long as you have an open mind about it.
Thrift stores are my go-to outdoor supply centers. Thanks for commenting
My gosh. I saved to purchase Firebox Nano stoves for our vehicles as part of my car kits. Now I think I'll move those to the bugout/3 day bags and put colanders in the cars. The colander would work well to hold the rest of the fire kit, as you were talking about towards the end.
I like my Nano but this is more effective for larger fires and you get to spend you money on something else. Thanks for commenting
Depending on the size of the holes in the bottom,
One could push a tent peg or two through them into the ground below to stabilise.
Thanks for the video Mark, neat ideas seem to be a forte if yours🤯.
That's a great idea! Thanks for commenting
Outstanding and useful video demonstration! Thank you for sharing :)
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I love a good campfire. The colander has capacity and airflow. I liked the vegetable steamer as well.
They work quite well and so cheap to try. Thanks for commenting
Great video/ ideas. Most colanders are 3,5 or 8 quart. I got the grill mat to place on top of grill grate, but never thought of it as ground mat.
I have found even smaller colanders but how small is useful. I am not happy with the grill mat and this stove. Bit too hot. They work well with other stoves that have a bit more clearance under them. Better for this would be a pie plate or carbon felt. I will be trying a silicone baking sheet. Thanks for commenting
i would have never thought of this, very creative
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Very cool, I never would have thought.
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Great idea, excellent video!
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Brilliant idea. How come I've never thought of that.
Right on. It is like Lonnie suggesting I suspend it from a tree...why didn't I think of that. Thanks for commenting
Great idea, great video, as usual. Thank you.
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Fabulous and informative. 👍
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I've been thinking about using a colander (or even an old car wheel) as an outside stove.
A mate of mine owns and lives on some woodland and he allows me to use an old caravan located deep in the woods.
I've been cooking on top of the wood burner in the caravan but it's not very efficient, so I've been thinking about building a fireplace outside under the makeshift porch I've erected.
A supported or hanging(thanks Lonnie) colander would be perfect.
Thank you very much for this video.
I am working on Lonnie's idea now for a near future video. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for sharing another great idea for a budget diy stove, Mark. Next time I go to our local Goodwill or Salvation Army store and see a stainless steel kitchen implement, I'll be thinking... what would Mark do with that? :)
LOL...that is pretty much what I do every visit. If you have any suggestions, please share. Thanks for commenting
I used to have a much bigger one in my garden, with several cinderblock I can quickly put together a makeshift outdoor fire pit. Impressed several friends and caused local supermarket a brief shortage of extra-large colander ~ XD
Right on. So simple. So effective. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft would you please consider demonstrating what Tommy Shyng, the comments above mentioned (outdoor fire pit w/larger colander and bricks)? Thank you!
@@jewelofwisdom8279 I can try. It would be a backyard project of course
@@MarkYoungBushcraft yes, that’s perfect as that’s my scenario. I have wooden deck so I’d like to make something in the yard w/brick as I’m concerned…being a novice…about making an oven w/flames on a flammable surface and was thinking that the brick solution may be a safer alternative. Thank you for your consideration of my request!
Back then I had about 15 pcs of cinderblock, each roughly 35x20x10 cm in size, left-over from an abandoned garden project. I always keep them in the shed so they are dry enough to be exposed to naked flame. This is important since such heat could turn trapped moisture into steam, which could result in cinderblock cracking, or even worse, small fragments popping off. Typically I use 6 or 8 pcs for base, stack the rest to form a wall that reflects heat, with the colander sitting right in the middle close to the wall. The best thing is I can put together/take apart the whole thing in minutes, the fire never damages my patio floor, and the colander can be used for general gardening purposes anyway.
My thoughts are that I need to go to the Dollar Store. Thanks, Mark. 🙂👍🔥
The dollar stores and thrift stores are my my main outdoor gear supply places. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft You'll know you've reached epic when thrift stores start sending you used throw-offs to test ...
Neat, beats spending time building hobo stove.
Exactly. Thanks for commenting
Great way to reintroduce using a super cheap way to have a fire. I have many stoves now too, but this reminds me when before i got all these stoves I made a simple large soup can stove. Just to see it work. Made a few others--experiments--that I didn't keep. But just experiment. Maybe sometime you need to make a fire and don't have stove with you.
Right on. It is kind of what bushcraft is all about; knowing how to improvise from available resources. Thanks for commenting
I would rather create from thrift than spend a fortune on expensive gadgets...great video!
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