I'm interested in picking up one of these types of stoves.  Is there a better version by any other manufacturer?

I remember the craze last year, or the year prior.  I think the ones made out of titanium are a bit lighter, but cost more.  Some of them come with storage bags and some of them have little side shoots for adding more fuel/sticks.

Your price seems to be pretty reasonable.

Chris

I like mine, but if you are counting ounces, the large stainless one is like a whole pound. I want to get the small light one someday.

EDIT: The fireant one you are looking looks nice.

I'll carry a CHS alcohol stove and the emberlit or an ultralight pot stand designed by tetkoba depending on weather and if there are trees.

I use a titanium emberlit stove when packing. It does great. I have a lot of meals cooked on it. Never had a problem. It burns wood fast so make sure you have enough to keep feeding it. I also put my trangia in it sometimes when wood is wet and i dont feel like taking my time. Acts as a good wind screen.

I like my solo stove

For a regular, simple, folding natural fuel stove, Emberlit is one of the better ones.  I actually prefer the slightly smaller "Fire Ant" which can also pair with a Trangia alcohol stove without the "platform".  

I have both the steel and titanium versions of the larger stove and the smaller Ti Fire Ant.  One thing to understand is that you need to collect a couple handfuls of fuel prior to using and make sure everything is ready...these stoves really require constant attention and feeding if you plan to boil any water (or cook, although it's a little more difficult).  Although you can maximize twigs and small sticks from the ground, some prep is required for longer burning times where you can feed it larger chips of hardwood.

The gasification stove (like the Solo stove) is another option, but does require a little more care to store it.  Most of these stoves can be nested in a cooking pot for protection and they too work with smaller pieces of fuel.  The best aspect of the gasification stoves are their efficiency and speed.

There is a lot of value to these stoves, but they do take more time and attention to use.  There biggest value is often weight and using natural fuel, but they also use a very small footprint, can be used as a small warming fire and can "leave-no-trace" if the ashes are contained and spread after use.  The folding-flat design of the Emberlit allows it to pack just about anywhere in a pack.  My only caution is to make sure you have a dedicated pouch to store and transport as resinous wood will leave some gunk on it.

ROCK6

I have both the standard emberlit Ti and mini emberlit (not fireant) but have not used the mini yet. The standard works extremely well and holds up over time-highly recommended.

Based on my use of the standard emberlit, I don't think I would want to use the fireant because the hole for feeding to going to be pretty small... you have to work with the sticks and twigs you find, it's hard to feed a good fire on a really windy day one stick at a time if the wood is burning fast. I can fit 3 or 4  good sized sticks into the mouth of the standard emberlit.

Now, all that said, if i had to do it over again, I would be getting an MKettle or trying to find one of the backcountry boilers from boilerwerrks that is out of business. Most of the time when you are camping, you are boiling water to either drink or to prepare a meal. With either of these two chimney boiler stoves you get to do that as well as have a ripping little wood stove and a place to store water when you are on the move.

That really sucks that Boilerwerrks is out of business; glad I picked one up!  This is another niche device that is pretty versatile.  You can feed it natural fuel or use a Tangia alcohol stove.  Additionally, it works as a "canteen" of sorts to transport water with the rubber stopper.















These are fun for shorter trips, even colder day hikes where you just want to boil up a hot drink or hydrate some soup...

ROCK6

Kelly Kettle.

 

The MySurvivalPack "CORE" stove collapses flat like the Emberlit, can be used with Esbit or Trangia like the emberlit, but also adds wood gassification and a nice (optional) feed chute. All models are made out of titanium.  They're pretty neat and also modular:





http://shop.mysurvivalpack.com/





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It3WPqQYom0





I don't own one (spent too much on my Caldera Cone), but they're neat.











 

Agreed, but the Backcountry Boiler was vastly more compact, lighter and much more "packable".  I'm sure Kelly Kettle will eventually fill the niche and they have a very solid and long-lasting reputation.  The BB is a full pound lighter (9.5oz) as opposed to the lightest aluminum Kelly Kettle (the Scout) which is 1.6 pounds. I know the Backcountry Boiler is at least anodized, not sure about the Kelly Kettle. The capacity reflects size as well...the BB will hold about 18oz of water where the Kelly Kettle Scout will hold 41oz.  Their stainless Trekker model is more compact, but heavier than the Scout and capacity is 20 fluid ounces...closer to the Backcountry Boiler capacity.

I like the Kelly Kettle as more of a canoe or vehicle kit where a group is more likely.  For solo backpacking the Backcountry Boiler is (or was) a much better option.  I rarely need to boil more than a couple cups of water for to hydrate a meal and/or a hot drink.  

Regardless, the design really takes advantage of a the separate "stove" bowl/fire-base and longer chimney to feed lengthier twigs and even small branches.  The separate fire base makes it much easier to get to a get a fire going with these designs.  

ROCK6

My favorite packable wood stove at the moment is the stainless scout stove by Silvefire. Everything in the picture fits inside an MSR 775ml pot and can be ordered as a kit.

If you want to look at a really small stove that folds up small enough to put in a pocket, look at the Firebox Nano. I like the nano because I can use my alcohol stove, or burn wood if I'm low or out of alcohol. (If you click to look at the firebox nano, click on the 2nd video to see the different cooking options)

 

This looks good.  SS is only 2 ounces more than the Ti version also.

 

Another option for wood stoves that fold flat is the Tato element.  I have one but haven't used it yet.

Could always make one too:

 
I have the SS version of the nano.  Like you, the 2oz difference didn't warrant the extra cost to me.

I just ordered the Firebox Nano SS version.

I added on the fire grate, the cordura carrying case, and the carbon felt 6X6 pad as well.  Under $60 total with free shipping, too.


Thanks, guys.  My GHB is getting there.

I just use a surplus Swiss Volcano Stove.....Just get shed of the cork stopper for a rubber one.



I altered mine slightly to also be able to use a Trainga burner and was lucky enough to find one of the military carry cases for it.