Boilerwerks Test with BK-16

[Guyon]

With the help of the BK-16, I tried out my Boilerwerks Backcountry Boiler with a few new accessories--a new Boilerwerks pot stand and a Snow Peak aluminum mug.

Here's the stuff sack with all the parts.

Unpacked. L to R: Boiler with fatwood inside, accessory kit (FireFelt carbonized felt alcohol wick, MSR needle stakes, Boilerwerks pot stand, Vargo Ti Spork), 1 ounce bottle of denatured alcohol.

Fatwood shavings and a handful of twigs and sticks. I only used about half the fuel.

Loaded base secured by needle stakes.

New Boilerwerks pot stand (three piece construction that breaks down and carries flat).

Chimney flue loaded with some sticks.

Ignition.

After 5 minutes, I had bubbles in the cup and a good boil down below in the canister.

Residue.

Cleaned up, stacked, and ready for pack up.

 

[Guyon]

I learned a couple of things. I did get some residue/soot in the upper mug. Look closely enough and you'll see it. Going to have to use a lid of some sort.

The top of the boiler collects soot in the areas contained by the pot stand. In the future, I need to position the pot stand so it keeps the soot away from the boiler's opening--rotated just slightly from the position in this pic.

 

[tradewater]

Nifty as hell, I like that. Two questions:

1. What's the weight of that setup?

2. Can I try it with the spout plugged once?

 

[Guyon]

Nifty as hell, I like that. Two questions:

1. What's the weight of that setup?

2. Can I try it with the spout plugged once?

1. Fishing scales put the whole shebang at 1 pound even. That's with the boiler empty. It's pretty light because you don't have to carry any fuel.

The alcohol and wick is a back-up system, and I carry one-length of fatwood inside for quick and easy ignition.

2. No. I waited 9 months or more for this sucker.

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[DerekH]

You always have some slick looking setups there Biscuit. How much capacity does that backcountry boiler have?

 

[Murphnuge]

That is nifty Biscuit! Ive been looking at the ghille kettle for a long time, seems similar.

 

[Uncle Malice]

Have you guys seen the BioLite stove? Looks pretty nifty. I don't usually need electronics much, but it might be nice to keep a camera or video recorder charged up on a longer outing. I'm really thinking about picking one up. Anyone else have thoughts?

http://biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/

I really like the idea of the bottom fan that makes it stay well oxygenated and burn quite hot. Seems really efficient.

 

[Guyon]

You always have some slick looking setups there Biscuit. How much capacity does that backcountry boiler have?

Two cups. With the upper pot stand and mug, you can heat up your two cups for a Mountain House dinner at the same time you heat up water for coffee or tea.

That is nifty Biscuit! Ive been looking at the ghille kettle for a long time, seems similar.

Yep. Similar chimney design. Based on models like the Ghillie, but intended for an ultra-light crowd. More about this version here: http://www.theboilerwerks.com/about/

Have you guys seen the BioLite stove? Looks pretty nifty. I don't usually need electronics much, but it might be nice to keep a camera or video recorder charged up on a longer outing. I'm really thinking about picking one up. Anyone else have thoughts?

http://biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/

I really like the idea of the bottom fan that makes it stay well oxygenated and burn quite hot. Seems really efficient.

If it could power an HD television in the boonies, I'd already have one.

 

[FAL'ER]

That seems sorta like that Bush Buddy Widerstand uses. I like that not having to carry fuel.

 

[Guyon]

I like that not having to carry fuel.

Yeah, that's the whole selling point. And it really doesn't take much to get the water boiling. Literally just a few sticks and twigs.
I need to work on just the bare minimum of fatwood shavings for a hot ignition. The fatwood burns pretty dirty, and that's a big part of the soot I'm getting.

 

[The Warrior]

You always have some slick looking setups there Biscuit.

Yes he does. Very cool Guyon.

 

[FAL'ER]

Yeah, that's the whole selling point. And it really doesn't take much to get the water boiling. Literally just a few sticks and twigs.
I need to work on just the bare minimum of fatwood shavings for a hot ignition. The fatwood burns pretty dirty, and that's a big part of the soot I'm getting.

How dare you tarnish the absolute purity and sanctity of fatwood, how dare you.

 

[Hunter Sharp]

Hey who you callin "FAt"!!!

 

[1066vik]

I think I'm going to be forced to break down and make my own version of one of these -- I love the concept, but hate the waiting.
The ghilly/kelly kettle is a cool idea, but heavy/bulky.
Thanks for the pics!