Englander Black Bear Kit Camp Stove

A. The Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit is best for outdoor recreational heating and cooking in temporary shelters such as wall tents, ice-fishing shelters, and hunting camps.

The Black Bear uses a 1.8 ft³ firebox, accepts dry cordwood up to 14 1/2 inches long, and is built from welded 12-gauge steel. Englander states that it is large enough to heat wall tents up to approximately 14 × 16 feet.

This model is for outdoor use only. Englander specifically states that it is not for use in homes, and it is not approved for mobile-home installation.

A. Yes, the Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit is designed for temporary outdoor shelters such as wall tents, hunting camps, and ice-fishing shelters.

Englander rates the Black Bear for wall tents up to approximately 14 × 16 feet. Its HexaTech hexagonal firebox is designed to support long burn times and even heat distribution, while the circular door damper and in-door air redirect help control startup and temperature.

Actual heating performance will depend on outdoor temperature, wind, shelter construction, fuel quality, ventilation, and stove setup. The manufacturer's installation requirements and clearance instructions should always guide use.

A. Yes, the Englander ESW0033 Black Bear is designed to provide a usable cooking surface in addition to outdoor heat.

Its 4-inch flue outlet is offset toward the rear to provide more room on the stove top. Englander states that the Black Bear cooktop can reach approximately 700°F, making it suitable for common camp-cooking tasks with appropriate cookware.

Cooking temperature will vary with fuel load, airflow, and burn rate. Users should treat it as a camp-stove cooking surface rather than a regulated kitchen range.

A. The Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit has a 1.8 ft³ firebox and accepts dry cordwood up to 14 1/2 inches long.

The firebox measures approximately 14 1/2 inches wide, 15 inches high, and 15 1/2 inches deep. Logs are loaded over the depth of the stove.

This size helps keep the Black Bear portable while still providing enough fuel capacity for temporary shelters and recreational cold-weather use.

A. Englander describes the Black Bear's HexaTech firebox as designed for long burn times, but it does not publish a specific maximum burn-time figure for the ESW0033.

The stove uses a circular door damper, in-door air redirect, and high-temperature fiberglass door gasket to help control combustion and maintain a more consistent burn.

Actual burn time will depend on wood species, moisture content, fuel load, damper setting, shelter conditions, and outdoor temperature. Because Englander does not provide a fixed hour rating, a specific burn-time claim should not be published.

A. The Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit uses a 4-inch flue outlet and a recommended 4-inch pipe diameter.

The kit includes an attachable pipe collar and four 2-foot pipe sections, providing approximately 8 feet of supplied pipe. An attachable shelf is also included.

The stove should be set up according to the Englander installation manual and certification label. Englander notes that the certification label affixed to the appliance takes precedence over information published elsewhere.

A. No, the Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit is not approved for use in homes, permanent structures, or mobile homes.

Englander clearly identifies the Black Bear as an outdoor-use recreational stove and states that it is not for use in homes. The manufacturer also lists mobile-home approval as "No."

This distinction is especially important for rural and off-grid buyers. Permanent cabins and residences require heating appliances specifically approved for residential installation.

A. The Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit is designed to be portable enough for vehicle-supported camping, hunting, and ice fishing while providing more heating capability than a lightweight backpacking stove.

The stove measures approximately 17 inches wide, 25 3/4 inches high, and 19 1/2 inches deep. Englander lists the kit at a shipping weight of 78 lb.

The legs are removable and fit inside the stove body for transport. The bent top edges also function as carrying handles, helping simplify setup and breakdown at temporary camps.

A. The Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit includes the Black Bear camp stove, an attachable pipe collar, four 2-foot pipe sections, and an attachable shelf.

Englander identifies the included accessories as the AC-CSPC pipe collar, AC-CSPIPEKIT pipe sections, and AC-CSSHELFS shelf.

Buyers should still review the installation instructions before use because shelter-specific protection, routing, or other setup materials may be required.

A. The Englander ESW0033 Black Bear Kit is the smaller and lighter option, while the ESW0031 Grizzly Kit provides more firebox capacity, accepts longer logs, and is intended for larger wall tents.

The Black Bear has a 1.8 ft³ firebox, accepts logs up to 14 1/2 inches, and is rated for wall tents up to approximately 14 × 16 feet. The Grizzly has a 2.7 ft³ firebox, accepts logs up to 22 inches, and is rated for wall tents up to approximately 16 × 24 feet.

The Black Bear cooktop can reach approximately 700°F, while the Grizzly can reach about 800°F. For users who value easier transport and do not need the Grizzly's extra capacity, the Black Bear may be the more practical choice.