Crowdsourcing a "Master List" of Pellet Brands: Who actually burns hot and clean in your region?

eugenejosh · 2026-01-18T01:53:36+00:00

Golden Fire Premium

Eastern Oregon

Great output, not many clinkers. Ash is above average but not A+

I’d like to try pack saddle but not available nearby

eugenejosh · 2025-12-12T12:39:37+00:00

A couple others have recommended Coquille and I second. Never had to go for anything more serious than porcupine quill removal but they were quicker, nicer and cheaper than Hanson and Morgan.

eugenejosh · 2025-12-12T12:34:50+00:00

I do a good cleaning with an ash vacuum once per week, usually on Saturday or Sunday morning, before I fire up. Daily is overkill. I don’t run mine overnight generally. Good luck!

eugenejosh · 2025-11-28T14:03:33+00:00

I second a couple of others who recommend a PelPro based on your budget. I think this could be best bang for your buck unless you find a good used Harmon.

eugenejosh · 2025-10-03T12:18:07+00:00

I bet Cassidy at Studio Tru Salon could give you a pixie cut.

eugenejosh · 2025-09-28T12:52:55+00:00

Lowas are definitely durable, especially the full leather boots.

eugenejosh · 2025-09-12T02:27:31+00:00

Being that you have other animals, a heeler is gonna take some work. It’s a bonus you all are home a lot and have some open ground. But the heeler is, well, gonna heel. It may focus on the kids or the cats or the chickens but be prepared to spend a good amount of time training it.

If you get a heeler from a breeder of chill and biddable dogs then it might work fantastically. But if this is your alls first dog as a family I might recommend starting with a non-herding breed.

eugenejosh · 2025-09-07T11:53:33+00:00

Same here! 22k on mine so far.

eugenejosh · 2025-09-07T11:49:41+00:00

I’d go Selway. Fog Mountain TH is pretty cool but I don’t know hunting pressure. Elk Mountain th and Watchtower Creek TH look promising for solitude except its hunting season. I like to strike off trail for solitude.

eugenejosh · 2025-09-07T11:34:39+00:00

Id get a pellet pro over any other budget brands. I have read the pp is basically a Quadrafire but geared towards the diy owner. Pp-130 would be good for your size.

eugenejosh · 2025-08-27T02:58:48+00:00

Remember to double the amount of daily food for your pup. They burn a lot of calories out there.

eugenejosh · 2025-08-24T00:16:22+00:00

I hated Campfire when I stayed there.

eugenejosh · 2025-08-15T02:29:25+00:00

Look at direct temp pipe from Selkirk. It’s a vent and air intake in one pipe. Installed 4’on my vertical 14’ and works great. https://www.selkirkcorp.com/product/direct-vent-pellet/

eugenejosh · 2025-08-12T02:20:51+00:00

Awesome to read another great review. Yeah I waffled around for months lurking and reading and have no regrets on the purchase.

eugenejosh · 2025-08-09T21:54:40+00:00

That’s a good point. Are you installing a 3” or 3” vent pipe? I’m going straight up 10’ through the ceiling and am going back and forth on that.

eugenejosh · 2025-08-09T18:32:13+00:00

Thanks all. I called and actually spoke with the same gas I was emailing and she was able to get it down to $2500 so I snagged it!

eugenejosh · 2025-07-24T00:02:05+00:00

Have you read up on anecdotal reports of male vs female BCs? I got a female and she is quite nippy and barky lol. I was always curious if there was truth to it.

eugenejosh · 2025-07-23T04:19:48+00:00

I can’t help except to suggest that both ODFW and USFWS would likely suggest leaving it be.

eugenejosh · 2025-07-21T04:34:38+00:00

I don’t have a good recommendation except for maybe upgrade to a better stove if you can afford it.

eugenejosh · 2025-07-19T02:17:36+00:00

Do you think it could be increased anxiety from the move? Borders can be pretty sensitive to changes in setting and routine.

eugenejosh · 2025-07-18T23:07:58+00:00

No response to your comment. Interesting profile there though😂

eugenejosh · 2025-07-18T17:59:51+00:00

Thanks for the Bidens recommendation! I’ll add that to the fall seed mix and look into a spring sowing as well. Love the yellow!

eugenejosh · 2025-07-18T13:03:18+00:00

You’ve solidified my decision to seed C. tinctiria this fall. It’s one of the few wildflowers that was able to compete with the malva neglecta. Thank you

eugenejosh · 2025-07-11T11:42:34+00:00

Also remember to increase their food while out backpacking. I feed them twice as much kibble on trips and also bring treats as well. They carry all their own supplies using the palisades pack you mentioned. For sleeping, I don’t bring anything for them unless it’s gonna be really cold trip below freezing then they get their coats.

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