Cos playing Mando was fun!
I can't wait to take my son Luke trick-or-treating as Mando later this month!
I know, I know, I'm no Mando. I'm a big fan, so i'm well aware of just how cool the Mandalorian is. That show takes cool-ness and cute-ness to a whole new level!
New way to use the G2 5" Firebox Stove!
People have asked:
"When will you come out with the GEN 3 5" Firebox Stove?"
Which makes me think: "but the G2 Firebox is perfect..." I know that sounds like I'm bragging but I don't know how much credit I can take for the design. When the first prototypes were made we would find un-intended ways to use it. It's design seemed to have a life of its own! Its use potential seemed to reveal itself as we went along. We called it "the gift that keeps on giving" and still after 10 years of being on the market we, all of us Firebox fans are figuring out new ways to have fun with it! The 5" Firebox Stove is special and I wouldn't dream of changing anything about it. The new position (which will work for all 5" Firebox Stoves) was discovered by Dominik from Poland. Thanks Dominik! Is an awesome discovery because it allows you to cook two ways at the same time! Up on top, in a pot or pan, while roasting off to the side. The grill plate can slide out of this position, but It's easy to hold in place when working. Dominik's new position worked perfectly for me. I was able to cook my steak to a perfect edge to edge medium rare for the ultimate steak and eggs breakfast!
What an awesome adventure! I was expecting some light showers but still planned to camp out for two nights in two locations. Then, the storm got big enough that I had to make an emergency evacuation out of the high country to avoid being stuck for the impending dangerously cold night. I was worried about dumping my bike on the muddy ride out. But once I realized It wasn't as bad as I had anticipated, riding out in the rain became one of the most awesome adventure experiences of my life.
About my bike: It's a 2020 Husqvarna 701 enduro LR (made by KTM). I've lowered the gearing by 1 tooth in the front and 7 teeth in the back. I wanted to be able to slow way down on these rough steep mountain roads. It comes stock with two fuel tanks which gives you a 6.5 gallons capacity and fuel pump redundancy. It's very light weight when compared to adventure bikes but It's geometry is very oriented towards "off-road" (and I'm terrified of the infamous death wobble) so I lowered the rear by 1" and raised the front 1.5mm to give it more on-road stability. It has no inclination to wobble on the road. Even if I tempt it, it stabilizes very quickly, and still performs very well on the rough stuff. For me, It strikes the perfect balance between on and off road performance. Yes, on the highway, the rpms are higher than I would prefer but it still has plenty left over for passing. I've had it to 95 miles an hour and I don't think I was up against the rev limiter. It's my unicorn. I freaking love it! It's so much fun to ride!
Product links:
5" Firebox Stove:
www.fireboxstove.com/index.ph...
Firebox Ultra Cook Kit:
www.fireboxstove.com/index.ph...
Firebox Coffee Kit:
www.fireboxstove.com/index.ph...