Multi-Fuel
Although specifically made to be used with wood,
the Bushbox XL can be used with many other fuels
– wood pellets (use the Universal Grate), charcoal,
a standard Trangia burner, gel fuel cans, dry ani-
mal dung etc.
Care/Maintenance
Our stoves are high quality products, made from
stainless steel and designed to accompany you
for a very long time. Although they need almost
no care and maintenance, you should keep the
stove free from dirt and clean it from time to time.
Otherwise even stainless steel may appear to rust
– because of the heat metal molecules will accu-
mulate on the outside and oxidize (which results
in blue staining). Flash rust can appear on these
spots. It will not damage the stainless steel and
can be removed easily.
Open Fire
Please use your stove responsibly. Most forest
fires and wildfires are started by the irresponsib-
le use of fire. Always keep a safe distance from
inflammable material and make sure you can
extinguish your fire at any time. Check and follow
local laws regarding having an open fire.
Never leave the stove unattended! Make sure
your stove is being operated on a flat, fireproof
surface. Only use outdoors! Never touch when
in use – danger of severe burns! Keep out of the
reach of children and animals! Also never use the
stove in enclosed spaces - risk of suffocation!
Bushbox XL Operation Options
Trangia Mode
By inserting the trivets (or tent pegs) into the slits/
holes on the sides, the Bushbox XL can be alterna-
tively used with a Trangia burner.
Use of Tent Pegs
Tent pegs can also be used as a grill or as a pot
stand.
Large Pots/Pans
For large pots and pans please use this trivet po-
sition - it provides a safe stand and makes sure
that the pot does not cover the Bushbox XL which
would obstruct the air flow.
Hot Stove Handling
The trivets can be used to handle the hot Bushbox
XL without risking burns.
Welcome to the Bushbox XL
Thank you for purchasing one of our multi-fuel
hobo stoves. We hope you enjoy this high quality
product, made entirely in Germany from stainless
steel. If it comes with a few scratches from produc-
tion: We do not polish our products to avoid water
pollution and health risks.
To make your stove a lasting experience, there are
a few things to consider:
Tips & Tricks
You will find a growing number of great videos from
users of our stoves on YouTube and Facebook. Even
if these are not in your language, they will give you
a few hints about how to use a hobo stove. You can
find more videos and information here:
• www.facebook.com/BushcraftEssentials
(do not hesitate to post in English,
we’ll answer in English)
• www.youtube.com/user/bushcraftessentials
We look forward to seeing your videos and feedback!
Bushbox XL Assembly
Assembly is very simple:
1. Unfold the Bushbox XL.
2. Grab the hinged side panels and pull them
apart.
3. The bottom plate and the ash tray will now
automatically fall into position. This also
stabilises the Bushbox XL, which is now ready
to use.
Bushbox XL Disassembly
1. Let the Bushbox XL cool down!
2. Turn the Bushbox XL upside down and pull
the hinged side panels slightly outwards.
3. The bottom plate and ash tray now fall back
and you can fold the Bushbox XL flat.
Trivets
The trivets are very versatile tools - they will sup-
port your pots and pans in different positions,
they can be used to hold a Trangia burner, they
can serve as immersed pot holders and they are
very useful to handle the hot stove without risking
injury (see images). The Bushbox XL has four hol-
ding positions for trivets on the back panel, two
for the trivets which come with the Bushbox XL
and two positions for additional trivets (see ac-
cessories).
Lighting a Fire
If you are not experienced in making a fire, you
can find very useful videos about the subject on
YouTube. Basically: To start a fire use birch bark,
feather sticks, wood shavings, cotton pads or simi-
lar. Gradually add thin material until you get a nice
fire. Then gradually add thicker material. The fuel
for your stove is provided for free from Mother
Nature – dry spruce twigs are great for example.
Never use wood lying on the ground as it will al-
ways be damp (except in arid regions).
Make sure the holes in the bottom plate are free
so the stove can “breathe”!
Usage
The underlying principle of a hobo stove is the
stack-effect. Make sure you never completely
cover the upper side – otherwise the fire will die
and/or smoke will develop (see image of trivet po-
sition for large pots!).
Also make sure your stove can “breathe” from be-
low. Keep the holes in the base plate free and you
will always have a nice fire.
Finally, it is important to make sure you always
have enough fuel (i.e. wood etc.) available to keep
the fire burning. Our stoves burn fast and hot, so
the fire will die fast if you do not add new mate-
rial. Prepare a sufficient supply of material before
you start the fire or use longer branches which
can be fed through the aperture (be careful when
using this method, burning material may fall out
and start a wildfire).
The Bushbox XL burns to such a high temperature
that almost no ashes (or soot) will be left over.
Larger amounts of ashes, white smoke or soot
are evidence of incorrect use – either because the
Bushbox XL is covered from above or has insuffi-
cient air supply from below.
