Bushbox

Bushbox: The Original for True Outdoor Adventurers

It's the stove that started a success story in 2012: Our original Bushbox, now in its fourth generation, stands for uncompromising reliability in the field. Developed from a passion for the outdoors and optimized through years of customer feedback, this stove offers exactly what you need on the go: independence. With just a few simple steps, the packable stove is ready for use, and thanks to a special locking mechanism, it forms a highly stable unit that will never let you down.

Whether on a solitary day trip or as an essential part of your emergency equipment – the Bushbox is so compactly designed that it easily fits into your pocket. Despite its small size, it generates enormous heat output through the chimney principle and the Coanda effect. It directs energy exactly where it's needed: to your cookware. This allows you to boil water for your coffee or a fortifying meal with a minimum of fuel, while heat radiation to the sides is reduced.

This stove is designed with the 'Leave No Trace' principle in mind; controlled combustion inside the stove ensures no residue is left behind in nature. Further, you are not dependent on gas cartridges, but rather use what the environment offers you – from twigs to pine cones. The Bushbox is a tool for purists who value "Made in Germany" quality and maximum flexibility with the smallest pack size.

Your advantages at a glance

• Maximum mobility: Extremely flat pack size (1 cm depth), ideal for your pocket or EDC kit.
• Resource-saving efficiency: Optimal fuel utilization through chimney effect, works even with small amounts of natural material.
• Versatile fueling: Compatible with wood, alcohol burners (e.g., Trangia), fuel paste, or Esbit.
• High durability: Made from 100% stainless steel (1.4301) for lasting corrosion resistance.
• Secure stand: Includes Trivets for different vessel sizes or for use as a mini-grill.
• Modular system: Expandable with the Bushbox Coupling Module or the Grill Plate.

Product Details & Technical Specifications

You can read in detail what distinguishes our original Bushbox at its core and why it has been the standard for years here. To protect the environment, we do not use unnecessary plastic packaging and deliver the stove in a light cotton bag. For long-term outdoor use, we recommend our durable Outdoor Bag.

• Weight: 260 g (stove) + 10 g (Trivets)
• Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 1 cm (disassembled) | 11.5 x 9 x 9 cm (assembled)
• Material: 0.8 mm thick, high-quality stainless steel
• Origin: Made in Germany

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who is the original Bushbox best suited for?

The Bushbox is primarily designed for solo outdoor enthusiasts, bushcrafters, and hikers who are on day trips or minimalist overnighters. Due to its low weight and flat design, it is also a perfect emergency stove for a bug-out bag or glove compartment. It offers a self-sufficient cooking option that works independently of fossil fuel cartridges.

2. What fuels can be used and how is it operated?

The Bushbox is a true multi-talent: it can be traditionally operated with wood (twigs, bark, cones). Thanks to its design, it also serves as an excellent windshield for alcohol burners (e.g., Trangia) or as a holder for Esbit tablets and fuel paste. For maximum efficiency, you should place the stove on a flat, fireproof surface. When disassembling, note the locking mechanism: gently pull the short side panels outwards at the top to release the lock.

3. Does the material warp with high heat development?

We only use high-quality, 0.8 mm thick stainless steel (1.4301). With extreme heat, slight thermal expansion is a physically normal process. However, due to the special design with interlocking parts and the material choice, the Bushbox is designed so that after cooling it can be easily disassembled and reassembled at any time. The material thickness offers the optimal balance between weight savings and thermal stability.

Still unsure which stove is right for you? Then check out our stove selection matrix.