Wiping this stove clean from dirth and molten foreign material is very hard to do as you need to access sheltered areas of the stone both inside and outside. Honestly there wasn't much to dump out--the stove burns very thoroughly and leaves very little ash).

Regarding the notches: It is by design that only one pair of the tabs will lock under the lugs - otherwise it might be tricky to remove the grill during operation. All in all, this is just a fantastic field kitchen that should suit everyone but the ultralight hikers. Without a doubt one of the best outdoor purchases I have made, especially for those cool dark evenings in the deep Maine woods.As with most things in life, there has to be a flipside and with the Bushbox, here’s what we’ve found. It’s primarily a wood-burning stove but can also be used with gas, alcohol and as a multi-fuel burner.

Living in a National Park (Vercors) with certain fire restrictions, the ability it gives to contain a small fire is something i appreciate. Its weight seems an issue to some, but the sturdiness and reliability that comes with it is well worth it. Apart from the weight the XL is an excellent product that would benefit from a second set of trivets as standard. Over the past few months, we’ve been using the Bushbox as our primary stove for the two of us at meal times on trips. In very windy conditions, we do use an additional thin titanium windshield as the holes in the stove can cause wind to pass through.The metal prongs mean a spirit burner, gas burner or multi-fuel burner can sit inside the stove with a pot on top to cook.

In this area, we have achieved a worldwide reputation with innovative products and outstanding quality "Made in Germany" in a very short time. I purchased this stove to enable me to have a small contained fire when I was camping and where open fires were not permitted. The best way for this is to use flat pliers, grip the full leg and bend it back carefully and gently.In combination with a pair of Trivets, the Universal Grate can also be used as a toast holder or to keep your coffee cup warm.

We produce all our stoves in Germany using resource-efficient processes with a lot of heart and handwork.Great product, not sure where people get the idea it is a heater, used properly it is a great little stove and will discolour as is expected with normal use, I find it easy to carry and it performs well as it should. The Multifunctional Case Bushbox XL (Titanium) with inserted Bushbox XL Titanium also fits in the Leather Pouch Bushbox XL as well as in the Heavy Duty Outdoor Bag Bushbox XL. Compared to a regular open fire it is so much more fuel efficient and it takes almost no effort to use as firewood is ready just picked from the ground, while compared to gas or liquid/solid fuel burners, the feeling of cooking over fire is a whole lot more “true” and back to the roots.