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EmberLit FireAnt Titanium Wood Stove
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EmberLit FireAnt Titanium Wood Stove
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When you need a hot meal on the trail, turn to the EmberLit FireAnt woodburning stove. Made of titanium, it weighs just 2.8 ounces and folds down flat (to an eighth of an inch!) for easy storage in your pack Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downYogaBear
402
Aug 15, 2016
It's a great piece of kit, I've used mine a lot. And bought add-ons for various configurations. IMHO it burns as good (and clean) as a Toaks, is very stable and at least as easy to feed as an Emberlit. Yes, I own too many stoves. 🙄
It's kinda fun to tinker with it and test out what works best, but the setup I use most is: CORE 4 with three afterburners, TLUD plate and optional rocketport, depending on available fuel. For a large group I prefer CORE 5 with two fuel ports and three afterburners - you get a nice campfire with ~no smoke from handfulls of sticks or one "processed" log.
It's kinda fun to tinker with it and test out what works best, but the setup I use most is: CORE 4 with three afterburners, TLUD plate and optional rocketport, depending on available fuel. For a large group I prefer CORE 5 with two fuel ports and three afterburners - you get a nice campfire with ~no smoke from handfulls of sticks or one "processed" log.
HubeyDoobyDoo
477
Aug 18, 2016
YogaBear
402
Aug 24, 2016
Glad to hear it! 😊 I agree with all your observations.
The Core 5 with two feed ports means that you can "crossfeed" long pieces, and that gives you a very low-maintenance fire. Great for cooking or a "campfire".
I agree that the Toaks is extremely well designed, setting it up is like a magic trick 😊 And it's definitely the best stove I've found for using wood pellets (top-down burn). My main annoyance is that it's tall and skinny, requiring a very flat and stable surface, especially for cooking.
The Core 5 with two feed ports means that you can "crossfeed" long pieces, and that gives you a very low-maintenance fire. Great for cooking or a "campfire".
I agree that the Toaks is extremely well designed, setting it up is like a magic trick 😊 And it's definitely the best stove I've found for using wood pellets (top-down burn). My main annoyance is that it's tall and skinny, requiring a very flat and stable surface, especially for cooking.
YogaBear
402
Feb 14, 2016
I own this, and it's pretty good - and packs down to almost nothing. Personally I prefer wood stoves with secondary combustion, like Toaks, Solo, Caldera or - my favourite - the CORE 4. But this is the smallest of all when packed, and works pretty well.
FWIW the seller is also a great guy with excellent customer service.
FWIW the seller is also a great guy with excellent customer service.
jottoh12
52
Feb 18, 2016
YogaBearI totally "second" this opinion. My fireant is amazingly light and my "go-to" for lightweight hiking. Its so light I carry it as a backup to my alcohol set up. However, when I can afford the weight I prefer my wild woodgas MkII due to its secondary burn feature.
Rory_Dudley
17
Jan 28, 2018
YogaBearI have all the MSP Core stoves, but the Core 4 UL which doesn't have double walls. After using Core stoves, these are just metal boxes.
KBabione
14
May 12, 2016
I just received my FireAnt stove and was surprised that the weight was well over the 79 grams (2.8 ounces) advertised. With all six pieces in the case the weight is 129 grams (4.5 ounces). I thought I might have misread the specs but even just the four sides (without the esbit or bottom burner plates) it weighs 87 grams (3.1 ounces). Did I just get a "heavy" unit? Where did the weight on the website come from?
DannyMilks
4557
Aug 22, 2016
Hey guys, sorry for the delayed response. I did ask Emberlit about this and their answer seems legitimate. I mean, they're a small company and variances are probably greater there than a big brand like Snow Peak or Kovea. Anyways, here is their response, which is now stated in slightly more detail on their website too:
"Due to metal industry standards, the raw materials can come to us in a thickness plus or minus 3/1000 inch. This gives the stove a know average weight of 2.8 oz, it can vary up to 25 percent. We are working to get this information updated on our website. Please have your customers contact us if they are dissatisfied with their purchase and we will do everything we can to make it right with them. "
https://emberlit.com/all-products/fireAnt-titanium-multifuel-ultralight-backpacking-stove
@KBabione @oddlot @HSVJerry @arislan
YogaBear
402
Nov 28, 2017
DannyMilksJust wanted to mention that the creator of this is a really great guy, and he does excellent customer support.
RenegadePilgrim
105
Apr 19, 2016
hikeasaurDude. I just did the same thing...why? Why do I need another stove system?!
Dtotheatothevtothee
11
Nov 8, 2016
Great stove, but this cheaper going to the Emberlit site, using coupon code "EMB25" making it $52.49 and paying $4.95 shipping.
shaggymatt
12
Jun 17, 2016
This stove was a conversation piece on my recent section hike of the AT. It is lighter and far more compact than its cousins.
I would not burn wood in it again. It was a sooty mess afterwards. With no where in the woods to really wash your hands, I wasn't impressed. First place with running water, I took it in and cleaned it up.
Moved onto the Esbit tabs. It took one full size, 14 gram tab, the entire burn time to bring 22 ounces of freshly filtered stream water to a boilaveraging, 1,000-2,000 feet of altitude. If you're not in a hurry, this is fine, just do some other things. But you will be envious of the Jetboil folks who are cleaning up when your water starts boiling.
Keep it as an emergency stove I'd say. Great price!
I would not burn wood in it again. It was a sooty mess afterwards. With no where in the woods to really wash your hands, I wasn't impressed. First place with running water, I took it in and cleaned it up.
Moved onto the Esbit tabs. It took one full size, 14 gram tab, the entire burn time to bring 22 ounces of freshly filtered stream water to a boilaveraging, 1,000-2,000 feet of altitude. If you're not in a hurry, this is fine, just do some other things. But you will be envious of the Jetboil folks who are cleaning up when your water starts boiling.
Keep it as an emergency stove I'd say. Great price!
arislan
1380
Jun 17, 2016
shaggymattWhat's wrong with soot? They are pretty normal with open fires... just scrape em off with some foliage... you're not glamping are you ? =)
crashjohnson
36
Aug 4, 2017
This is a fantastic little stove. Super light and very compact. I've used mine extensively. Backpacking, car camping or BOB this is a great solution for reliable, inexpensive and fast meal prepping or water boiling. I'd buy another, but the one I have appears to be indestructible.
Puturgearthruthetest
14
Nov 8, 2016
Verified. I just order the titanium stove and fire ant pouch with shipping directly from thier website for $61.19 with the code EMB25. ( thanks Dtotheatothevtothee) ......... and it get here in just a week!
Dtotheatothevtothee
11
Nov 9, 2016
PuturgearthruthetestYeah, I know because I could not get their 10% Facebook code to work. They sent me "EMB20" for 20% off. So I ordered one, shared that on Reddit and then someone else replied with "EMB25" and I was like, "CRAP!!!"
Puturgearthruthetest
14
Nov 9, 2016
DtotheatothevtotheeWell maybe.... (scratching head) I could of tried 30 or 35 first... mhmmm.... Thanks again Dave , the code was the tie breaker in my books. I could make my mind up between the fireant vs vargo
rhythmicnature
25
Jun 16, 2016
My understanding is that the weight discrepancy is because the specified a thicker gauge from the manufacturer. Apparently, due to manufacturer tolerances, some of the old units were almost too thin. The new weight is 6.5oz or 184g.
I purchased mine a couple of weeks ago and brought it out on two backpacking trips. It's definitely not as light as I expected, but works pretty well. A bit awkward to set up at first, but you get used to it. Kind of a pain to light - either twigs or solid fuel cubes. Apparently, you can light the solid fuel in your hand and place it in. Dunno if I'm brave enough for that. ;)
Also good to note that Esbit solid fuel is NOT light nor does it bring water to a boil with just one brick when it's about 40 degrees @ 9000'. That was an eye opener.
Other than that, it's a good unit. I mostly used it as a backup for a jetboil system. It's nice to not have to rely on gas-fuel systems.
I purchased mine a couple of weeks ago and brought it out on two backpacking trips. It's definitely not as light as I expected, but works pretty well. A bit awkward to set up at first, but you get used to it. Kind of a pain to light - either twigs or solid fuel cubes. Apparently, you can light the solid fuel in your hand and place it in. Dunno if I'm brave enough for that. ;)
Also good to note that Esbit solid fuel is NOT light nor does it bring water to a boil with just one brick when it's about 40 degrees @ 9000'. That was an eye opener.
Other than that, it's a good unit. I mostly used it as a backup for a jetboil system. It's nice to not have to rely on gas-fuel systems.
arislan
1380
Jun 17, 2016
rhythmicnatureThe 184g is the stainless steel version, not titanium. Best way to light this baby up is to use cotton balls coated in vaseline. You can pack a bunch in a small zip lock. Set 2 long twigs like chopsticks on the feeder mouth and place cotton ball at the top, light it and then tip it in - have some twigs in there first so the cotton ball fire can feed on them once it is in. I use a firesteel, don't even need lighters as the vaseline on the cotton ball catches the spark and lights easily.
rhythmicnature
25
Jun 17, 2016
arislanAh yes, 3.5oz. Their website is terrible. They talk all about the specs of the "ultra light" (steel) version right on the page for the titanium version.
Thanks for the cotton ball tip!
Thanks for the cotton ball tip!
rmeurant
99
Feb 15, 2016
Does this stove not include the crossbar adapters shown in the Gen 2 video? Maybe they're not needed, as the top is smaller than the Gen 2?
DuxDawg
107
Feb 17, 2016
rmeurantNo crossbars. You are correct, they are not needed. A GSI Nesting Cup (3-1/2"OD) hangs over the sides. A GSI Glacier Kettle (6"OD) works on the FireAnt just fine as well. The FireAnt slopes slightly inward from the base to the top which increases stability. When in its sleeve, the FireAnt fits in most shirt, pants, etc pockets. Assembled it easily fits in a cargo pocket.
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