Originally Posted by Sheister
Okay, just to confuse this matter further- do you guys prefer a log tray/grate in the bottom of your stove or not?

I've talked to stove suppliers, sellers, etc... and they are mixed on this. Some say it makes a difference in how your stove burns and others say it is a waste of time? What say the sage members of this site?

I always just put about an inch of dirt in mine.

Here is an alternative I had when there were fire bans in place. I set it inside my wood burner, so I had the stove pipe for a vent It burns propane.BTW,it is for sale ,$35 + shipping as I don't use it anymore.

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I used this Blue Flame ventless propane heater,30,000 BTU in my stock trailer and big tent when I got tired of cutting wood. A little more humidity ,but it was sure nice to reach out and turn it on in the morning. Again,there were fire bans in place. A common thing in Colorado now days.They go on sale at Northern Tool frequently .

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If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles