The Emberlit Fire Ant
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- This is a first burn for the Emberlit Fire Ant Stove not a bad little stove and to tell you the truth it actually performs pretty well. Update: while I may have been harsh on the case it has held up well in the last 2 years.. I did recently have a case made from PNW Bushcraft.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with using a lighter. I just do not get the negative viewpoint of that. If I NEED a fire now...you bet I use a lighter. I use a ferro or bow drill b/c I enjoy it more then a lighter. Simple as that. Anyway, absolutely great video Shane, you answered several questions I had. I still want it lol Thanks!
Hey Shane. I have a FireAnt on the way and was happy to find this video. You have covered all the stove really well. Thanks
Thanks Mark! I really appreciate you taking time to stop by and hang out.
The plastic film used for a lubricant for the tool and die. That way the stoves do not have to be washed before packaging for retail.
Troy Roper III it totally make sense. Doesn’t make it any less of a pain. That’s a small price to pay for a great working little stove.
The funny thing is that the case is made of a rubberized cordura type material. It's from the boating industry and will last for a VERY LONG TIME!
Troy Roper III yeah, I’ve talked about it in later videos and on StoveTalk about how well it was holding up. Just not my flavor. I had a case made from PNW Bushcraft.
I even use denatured alcohol for ignited my wood, or isopropil alcohol etc.
Great review! I agree with your feeding bit. It seems when I use mine, regardless of wind, I'm CONSTANTLY feeding feeding feeding!
I'm glad you said that about the lighter...I got a video to be published in the morning that has a bit about a lighter too...almost quoted the same as you said....lol...That there Stove not allowing me to use my simmer ring...well that is a BIG uh oh...Who let the dogs out???...whooh whooh who who...lol. I like the stove's performance with wood...that is a plus! Thus far, I am a total Stainless Steel fella...just FYI...lol. unless there is a donation of the Titanium to my cause. Brother Shane it has been an honor and pleasure to watch this video...you are into stoves...and I love the pots...and the food that they both produce.
A very nice review. Thanks for sharing! I too am a fellow Stoveaholic. There is just something compelling about a well designed and manufactured stove. I also own a Fireant.
Ain’t it the truth!
Right on brother. Thanks for the looksee at the Fire Ant. I think u must have all the wood stoves on the market by now.
Eh, I've got a few.........thanks for swinging by man
Awesome look at this little stove. I have been wanting one for quite a while, now even more. Bic lighter is one of my favorite methods of fire starting as well!
Great points on weight vs preference. I'm same way. I don't mind the weight but it's nice to be able to move it around between dif items in your pack
Well done buddy!!!! Really well done! It could be our shared addiction but I LOVED that. Great look at the stove. I'm on the fence now. But Nano first. Lol
Great overview and first burn!!!
Be well my friend
Craig
I find stuffing it with tinder like you did is really an efficient way to burn but it works better for me if I start the fire on top and let it burn down into the stove. Heats water to boiling quick
These things are great but watch the edges, they can be sharp. I always assemble mine with gloves on now after slicing my hand with it once. Also, that plastic comes off pretty easily. Take it off before burning.
Yes they are sharp, definitely should wear gloves when assembling
Great vid mate.....can't beat a bit of a burn in the back garden.....enjoyed a look at your new stove....
Cheers
Chris.
Thanks man, it's always fun to burn.
Great review Shane! You're right about the Vargo, it's really hard to mainian heat in it! Cheers, Marc
I really wanted to like the Vargo. For all of it's cool factor. It just lacks. Thanks for watching man nice to hear from ya.
Thise stoves are so tiny their only good for heating water for coffee or tea and small food. I would love to have one just to play with it and see if I could put it together. Does it have a bottom on it so the twigs won't fall out? Whatcha gonna cook on it? I'm sure it will be good and tasty. Everybody always cooks good food when their out camping. I burned my hair once using a lighter so now I use matches. That scorched smell stayed in my hair for quite awhile. Stay safe.
Thanks for the review Shane...I have seen several reviews on these Emberlits, but I think different models. Thanks for your thoughts on this one!
Thanks lee. I appreciate you watching my friend.
Yeah buddy!!! We watched the whole video as a family and my little dude asked me to grab my Emberlit to fiddle with. He put it together then I showed him the Paleostove I have that I need to do a review on, at 7 3/4 he is going to be a little campfire king! Video well done amigo, as usual, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Paul, I'd like to see the Paleo Stove
Looks a very cool little stove, I have something from the guys over at bushcraft essentials i've yet to try out ~Peace~
Great review! I have this stove and the Toaks wood burner on the way. I'm pretty impressed by what I see with the Emberlit.
Thanks man, not a bad little stove at all!! You'll be happy with it.
Whoa whoa whoa! Did you just say like stoves a little bit? Lmao. You're funny
Not picky or weird. I'm same way. When one uses them a lot...every thing matters.
I'm same with my summer ring. Gotta be able to use that.
A very good and honest review. I've been using my Fire Ant for just over a year now (on average once a weekend), and it is by far my favourite of the wood stoves that I own (+ Biolite, Vargo) for how easy it is to start, keep gong, and manage temperature.
You are dead on in respect to the way the Trangia hooks in not really all that great, and makes the safety oriented part in me is just not comfortable with using the stove in that way. Generally speaking, I much prefer to use my Vargo as a windscreen and stand instead.
After seeing you bake on the Firebox Nano, using the Stanley Cook Cup, I kinda want to try that one out now too. : ) In your opinion, how do the two stoves (Fire Ant and Nano) stack up against each other?
Which is better? The Fireant or Firebox Nano?
Love them both. It's totally up to the type and cooking/camping you are doing. You will have much better luck burning wood in the emberlit and even though the nano is multi fuel it's strongest attribute is using a trangia burner in my opinion.
I’m just here to say thanks for using a LIGHTER. instead of needing to show you can strike a ferro rod
Heck yeah. Anytime. Lol!
I would like to see this fire ant along side the bushbox and nano. Do you think that the Ali express stoves are as good?
Thanks Shane! Have a great week!
Royal Sirico I’ve never used any Ali Express stoves , but people seem to like them and really like the price points. I think there is something for everyone. They’re all good Stoves. It just matters what kind of Adventure you surround yourself with when you’re using them. 😉👍
im gonna get my first wood stove...been watching videos like crazy...have you seen the videos where users simply pack in quite a bit of the thumb size pieces into the stove first, pretty tight fit, then put your lighter stuff on top and light and feeds from top to bottom? seems like these videos they are able to do nice burns 1-3 cups...vs. having to feed it so much?
Bhamlunker it works great either way, it totally depends on what method or stove you prefer to use. Sometimes, it also depends on what you are planning on cooking or, if you are planning on using the same stove To cook numerous things that need different heat settings. Have you checked my other videos or my Instagram @ShaneCoffey_Outdoors I have plenty of stove options and cooking options on there.
Take care,
-Shane
Thanks..ill check out your other videos....im torn between this stove and like the small toaks titanium stove...seems like IF I want to do the continual re-loading method, this stove is better.
The Firebox Nano is a really great option full of options
Nice reivew Shane. good little stove.
Thanks Ken. Have a great weekend.
Coffey up the dough fer one?
Seems like a nice stove.
Thanks for the video
Not too shabby.
Very hard to put together and very sharp. Severely cut my hand on the stove. Sent it back. By the way I am not a novice to hiking. I have hiked the entire AT. Try the Vargo (modified) see You Tube to find out how.
Great review but i feel it stopped too early. How long does it take to cool before it can be packed? Is it easy to clean? Does it make a mess of the pouch or your pack with all the soot? Can you move it whilst lit if, say, the wind changed or rain came in and you had to re-locate? Is there a point where there is too much ash and you need to empty it before continuing the fire or will it burn all day if need be? I realise also this has only just been obtaines but id also be interested in it's longevity...do the tabs bend or break if dropped or sat on or something? Does it warp over time or degrade after a few uses? Would love to see a follow up. Still, dont get me wrong great review and a really interesting product. Am quite keen to get one I think!
Hi Andy, Thanks for watching and thanks for asking these Questions. They are actually really good questions for people looking into stoves. As far as the longevity time will tell. I've had the Emberlit Origianl for 3 years and I have friends who have them as well, hobo style stoves like this are not cool to the touch, you can move them if you carry a Multitool with you in case of emergency. I usually use a wind screen when I'm out most times. When I'm testing out a stove I Just use the bare necessities to give it a harder time and see how well it performs. It's best to always let a stove cool on its own. This stove was cool to the touch when so was done eating. I always carry a bandanna with me to wipe off the soot from the stove before I put it away. Cleaned up well in the sink with dish soap and scotchbrite pad. I always clean up my stoves. Some people do, some people don't. It's a preference.
If you are concerned about the ash build up heat performance I can tell you that I didn't have any issues.( first burn or course time will tell) if your interested in something similar in size like this The Firebox Nano has hole in the bottom burn pan to help get rid of the ash. I'll do a follow up video after a little while, as well as a comparison with the original Emberlit Stove.
+Shane Coffey great thanks for the response Shane. will check out the other thing you mention. Have been using a whisperlite so far and even though it's really good at what it does it's far too fiddly and parts break and get lost and carrying the fuel is just extra weight. I love the idea of a campstove sized fire...simple, lightweight, no moving parts...love it.
good review, looks to work good.
very nice stove and review!
I can't believe you set that up next to a tree with all the dry grass and wind blowing you could have set the whole area on fire. You should have done a demonstration on a rock or on a picnic table 101
I like it, will probably order 1 next week. I also want to get a transgia soon too. The original emberlit didn't have a very good case I thought either. still use it though! I just posted a new video too. ~ Jason Kupzyk
the stove seems to work pretty well
atb
steve
You said "BIG WOOD!"
Ha! I was thinking the same thing brother! I'm warped!
Dude! You just made the same point I've made hundreds of times. About a lighter. Mine was about ferro Rod. Primitive guys saying learn bowdrill dude ferro rods are not legit. If you offered a Native American a ferro Rod back in the day they'd be sure to keep it next to their heart. It's all about getting fire. Not how you get it. Survival situations aside, besides I always wear one around my neck on para that does not fit over my head easily enough to just fall off. If that is ripped off my neck, my biggest concern is not likely fire. Lol
Emberlit is more better than virgo hexagon
Great review. Enjoyed it. New sub. I hit the bell and keep the videos coming. 😃👍
Nice video Shane. I really like that HC canteen cup. But, I pulled the plug on a solo pot before I watched your reviews of the HC. I really want to like my Vargo too. It was a gift from my wife but it's just difficult to keep together. I've been checking out mods for it, but should I have to do that? Anyway, I'm gonna be shopping for another wood stove this winter....its the season for it. Take care brother!
Hey Buddy! Thanks For Watching!!! Check out my Facebook Group StoveAholics. We've got ally of Stove for you to look at and admire some DIY's even
+Shane Coffey
I will do that. I finally got a facebook page. Here we go...
great stove i like it..atb chris
Vargo out of the coals.... Haha nice one
First comment! Now to watch video.
Lol. You're a dork dude. Hehehe
+Shane Coffey Baha. Dork indeed. Good dude :)
+Shane Coffey Proud of it!
+THE WOOD LIFE yeah buddy! :)