Now That's a Survival Stove: Emberlit Titanium

Published on October 23, 2015
Duration: 10:20

The Emberlit Titanium UL Wood Stove is a lightweight, flat-pack option for backpackers and hikers. While it excels in portability and build quality, it requires constant tending and is less precise for cooking temperatures compared to canister stoves. The reviewer highlights its effectiveness for boiling water, achieving a rolling boil in 8-10 minutes, and rates it highly for its weight and durability.

Quick Summary

The Emberlit Titanium UL Wood Stove is a highly portable, ultralight option weighing just 5.45 oz and folding flat. While it excels in portability and build quality, it requires constant tending and is less precise for cooking than gas stoves. It achieved a rolling boil in 8-10 minutes during testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Emberlit Titanium Stove
  2. 01:00Practical Benefits & Heat Radiation
  3. 02:18Accessories & Alternatives (Bushbox Titanium)
  4. 03:13Downsides of Wood Stoves vs. Canister Stoves (MSR PocketRocket)
  5. 04:43Boiling Water Test & Fueling Technique
  6. 09:34Final Assessment & Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of the Emberlit Titanium UL Wood Stove?

The Emberlit Titanium UL stove is praised for its extremely low weight (5.45 oz) and its ability to fold completely flat, making it ideal for ultralight backpacking. It's constructed from durable titanium and can burn any combustible material found on the trail.

How does the Emberlit Titanium UL stove compare to gas canister stoves?

Compared to gas stoves like the MSR PocketRocket, the Emberlit Titanium UL requires more frequent tending, is harder to regulate for cooking temperature, and takes longer to boil water. However, it eliminates the need to carry fuel canisters.

What is the boiling time for the Emberlit Titanium UL stove?

In testing, the Emberlit Titanium UL stove achieved a rolling boil for approximately 1 liter of water in about 8 to 10 minutes. The reviewer noted that consistently feeding small pieces of fuel was more effective than letting a large coal bed build up.

What are the downsides of using a wood-burning stove like the Emberlit?

Wood stoves are generally harder to regulate for precise cooking temperatures, can impart a campfire smell, require constant stoking, and take longer to boil water than gas stoves. The Emberlit is no exception to these inherent characteristics.

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