Spitfire BBQ Grill Set for Patrol Rocket Stove, Grill with cast Iron Rack, Unique Barbecue Grill Set, Ultimate Outdoor Camping Backpacking Cooking Gear

First of all, I want to mention that the customer service from this seller is absolutely phenomenal! My carry bag arrived with a tear and the seller provided quick communication and follow up to resolve the matter.Overall:The product itself is composed of very high-quality CNC cut and machined stainless steel, its HEAVY gauge, solid and basically bomb proof. The pieces lock together precisely without wiggle or force and come apart the same way. The balance of the completed assembly is rock solid and steady - In use, I did not feel I needed to 'balance' cookware on the cross braces or fear the thing would tip if I was not careful. This stove is not for backpacking - but suitable for any situation where you carry-in or tailgate. Built to last a lifetime.In Use:Getting it going requires some attending and feeding to build a base and establish the convection that draws air in and up. Start small with a flammable core and feed small fuel FROM THE TOP until you have a good burn. THEN feed the hopper when the burn is established. Once it gets going it is literally a rocket! Depending on the fuel, it runs virtually smokeless.Fuel is as noted - find it, snap it and feed it. Drier and harder woods produce a much cleaner burn and higher temp. I found the size of the individual sticks to be less important than keeping good volume in the hopper and feeding without forcing the wood down into the burn chamber. It WILL burn wet/pulpy or new wood (stuff that a campfire would hate) once going, but the burn is a bit smokey and not as hot.Heat and cooking:As far as cooking it's better, hotter and faster than any bottled fuel stove I have ever used. I was able to maintain veg oil at about 350-400 F for an hour (for deep-frying) using a lidded cast iron pot. Got a rolling boil out of 4 quarts of water in about 15 minus for pasta. You CAN control the temp by adjusting your fuel feed - pulling back or adding fuel on the fly, you just have to get a feel for how the stove behaves.I was surprised at the amount of fuel needed (or didn't need) to keep a good burn going. It's not as much as you would think, and you don't have to be all over it. You get a feel for how it eats sticks pretty Intuitively.Radiant heat from the stove is not much for body warmth, it's not like an open fire - as it is designed to push heat up instead of out. Like with ANY stove, you will burn yourself badly by coming in contact and it stays hot for a while so plan accordingly for pack-out.After Using:You will get discoloration in the steel as you use it, not an issue, but your shiny new toy will not be that shiny anymore. Buildup of soot is almost fully dependent on the quality of fuel you use. Hard/dry wood produces almost no soot. The stove parts are locked together in part with gravity, so you can actually pull it apart while still hot (see comments below) letting the parts cool more quickly. I have been throwing the parts into the dishwasher to clean and its been great. I did need to scrub it once after using some crappy fuel to get the soot buildup off. The individual pieces are easy to handle in your kitchen sink and you can definitely go a few rounds between cleaning if that is your thing. The steel edges are milled but can be SHARP, in a paper-cut way. Use some care when handling. The provided carry case will fit all the stove parts + warming tray, poker and some starter sticks. It's a tight fit but works.Accessories:Tray and poker - I got the warming tray and poker kit with my original purchase. They fit into the original bag with the main stove parts and are both SUPER USEFUL!! The tray is sold and locks into the main stove easily, and most importantly, does not mess with the balance of the stove. I have no fear of tipping the stove when placing loaded pans on it. The poker is probably the most important accessory - you will absolutely need a tool like this while using this stove. You basically push, pull, lift and adjust everything with it - get this one or have something else handy - YOU WILL NEED IT. A good example is, you are able to pull apart the hot stove with the poker tool and place the pieces out of the way to cool and dump the remaining embers into the fire pit without touching a thing.Grill Top - Got it, have not had a chance to use it.it's made up two solid pieces of cast iron, base and grill. I have test-fit it onto the stove and the balance and size are impressive, again no concerns about tipping (within reason!). Notably the grill part has a solid center in the grill area to disperse direct heat which should make good grilling zones without burn. My concerns are three with the grill - 1) as cast iron, I worry that an accidental drop could crack it apart 2) Cleaning it! Should I season it like a pot prior to using?? I can imagine it will be pretty gross after use. and 3) am disappointed that it did not come with a cary bag for the cost and for practical purposes, its awkward to carry and store the 2 parts by themselves and I don't know how best to deal with sherpa'ing this thing on trips - both before and after use.Summary:Thats it! TLDR: Excellent customer service / very high-quality product / useful and functional / useful accessories. Highly recommend, Do not hesitate to pay a little extra for this product as it will have a lifetime of satisfying use ahead.

Works great. Cooks meat really well if starting off from thawed and at room temp.

This grill top is of top quality in design, material and workmanship. It is designed and made to do an outstanding job, though that makes it a bit heavier than you may expect for a very transportable base.It seems very worth it to me, however, as lighter material would not do the job as well and all of this is first rate. I do not think anyone will want to carry it backpacking but car camping wold be excellent. It makes a first rate grill in a small amount of space.I highly recommend it for its quality, design and function.

If you want the flavor of charcoal, but don't want to buy charcoal and prefer to cook your meat over the real fire of burning wood, this is the real deal. Additionally, when the grid goes down and the world regresses to warring warlords and defensive families, this is what you want; all you need is to find some wood. Heavy duty cast iron grill atop stainless steel stove. You will pass this down to your children who will pass it down to theirs.

I am disappointed it's not available with the Rocket Stove . I'll make my own as you don't know if the othere ones will hold the weight

This grill top / grease catcher is awesome. burn some nice juniper in the rocket base and you've got a tasty seasoned masterpiece that heats up in minutes from just a few twigs. We don't even buy propane anymore, we do all our grilling on the spitfire. perfect for 2 or 3 people.

Best Rocket stove ever!!!Fine pieces, brilliant design.Compact folding.Excellent efficiency.Very recommended.

The Spitfire Patrol Rocket Stove, grill with cast Iron rack has been used for the last 10 months almost once a week. I had really liked using the rocket stove with the grill. This is how I used it almost every week, and never used it as a stove. I was very disappointed with the stove grate cracking. The grate crack was noticed as I pulled the stove apart after it had cooled. I used a combination of hard and stoft wood, nothing special and heard it crack as I was cooking. Two weeks ago I heard the grill ping while cooking, then noticed a crack as I cleaned it several hours after it had cooled off. The grill is heated as I get the rocket stove going. No part has ever been dropped or mistreated in any way, and is always cleaned hours after it has cooled off. I made sure it was dried well and left to sit on the kitchen counter over night before being stored in a kitchen cabinet.I purchased the Spitfire Patrol Rocket Stove and with cast Iron grill and Spitfire operating handle and warming tray bundle for myself 10 months ago and a couple of months later I purchased the same bundle as a nice gift. I no longer think it was a nice gift and am sorry I gave it to someone special.I am unable to recommend this product. Go to YouTube and DIY your own rocket stove.