Too Expensive for a Gasifier Wood Stove?
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Today Luke is reviewing the Solo Stove Lite & 900ml Pot Combo.
What are the pros and cons?
Is it worth your hard earned money?
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Price : $105 on Amazon
Weight Kit : 17.6oz (just over a pound in other words)
Weight of Stove : 8.3 oz
Weight of Pot : 8.6oz
Weight of Storage Bags : .5oz
Sizes : Multiple Sizes available for the stove and also for pots - but they aren’t available in kits.
Individual Costs Lite Stove : $65
Individual Costs 900 Pot : $35
Materials : Both are made from 304 Stainless Steel
Height of Stove : 5.7”
Width of Stove : 4.25”
Stove Features :
Gasifier Stove
The Lite operates on small twigs and sticks, or an alcohol burner, to fuel the fire while the air intake holes on the bottom pull air in towards the fuel source. While air is being pulled in, the double-wall construction allows air to be heated up and fed through the top vents providing an extra boost of pre-heated oxygen, creating a secondary combustion. With this, you’ll get a hotter fire with less smoke!
Pot Features :
Easy to use lid with a rubber coated lift tab (lockable in the upright position)
Pour spout for easy pouring
Double fold out handles
Volume markings in oz and mL
Black nylon stuff sack with drawstring
Stove Review Pros :
Excellent quality
Very efficient
Produces very little smoke even with damp materials
Easy to use and fun as well.
Reasonable size; not the smallest when it comes to gasifier stoves
Gasification process can begin quickly but it will depend on the dryness of your materials.
Enough storage bags are included so that there is very little noise when carrying the system together and you don’t have to worry about the inside of the pot getting dirty nor your gear.
I’ve had no issues in terms of quality with the storage bags
Stove Review Cons :
Pot supports are slick and I have had issues with sliding pots; with this stove, having it on flat surface is very important.
The biggest con for this stove is price; yes the quality is excellent, the design is excellent, it is efficient but there are many gasifier stoves on the market today with many of them being less than $25.
This is a natural aspect of all wood burning stoves; it takes work and it takes time. Do you want to collect fuel and feed the stove; that is up to you. Such stoves are much slower to use than your average canister stove and that needs to be considered; for myself, when I am on the trail, there are times where I want to wake up, pack up, boil water for coffee and go but that isn’t going to happen with such a stove. You will have to collect unless you did so previously and take time feeding the stove until your water is ready to go.
Another con for such stoves is that efficiency will vary depending on numerous factors; you aren’t guaranteed to boil water at a certain time nor will you have a consistent level of heat throughout your cooking experience. It can be difficult to achieve a consistent hot flame.
Can be tricky to light - matches make this easier. If you materials aren’t bone dry, a fire starter will make your life easier; a cotton ball with Vaseline works well.
While the stove is efficient it will leave your pot very dirty and you need to be prepared for storing this in your pack.
You could always do the soap and water treatment trick for easier cleanup but you are making the pot slick which doesn’t bode well with an already slick system.
In windy situations, a wind screen is recommended as performance of the stove will be hindered in adverse conditions.
Weight : this isn’t going to be as light weight as some canister stoves and a can of fuel.
Pot Pros and Cons :
Works well with the Solo Stove Lite; nestles without any issues
pour spout relieves steam as well as pouring liquid
Overall I really like the design of the pot and there isn’t much to complain about.
Handles can become hot, so be careful.
Good lid grab tab
Summary :
All in all I really like the Solo Stove Lite; it’s a high quality product and is one of those which I have no problem recommending. The price is a bit high and this is not a product that is going to be for everyone and it will never replace the place of a canister stove.
Good for backpacking, camping, kayaking trips and even emergency use. Not well used for long distance hikers or those who want to go light and quick. Those in wet environments may not want to consider a different stove type.
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That’s why your reviews are so great Luke. Always honest with all bases covered. Excellent job.
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I own all 3 sizes of solo stoves. I agree with your review. But, you forgot another aspect of the solo stove, it doesn't scorch the ground nor the Picnic table. The bottom is cool and you can move it without burning your hands . Another aspect that you forgot about it, it's multi-fuel/ I used the alcohol burner -Tatonka burner. I used Esbit fuel tablets, I used gel fuel in a can - Sterno type cans. I used the sawdust type of fuel. I also used a whole coconut. It burned it to ashes. It was rotten. And of course, twigs. I love my solo stove. PS, I'm a solo stove user not a company.
I love the SOLO Stove Lite and the SOLO Stove Titan. I use hickory wood chunks ( not chips) in both of them. One chunk in the Lite and it burns awhile before needing another. Next, I always take a single Trangia T28 Mini kit w/spirits as a back up. Also, for the SOLO Stove Lite an aluminum foil "rain tent" works great if it rains. Just fold the aluminum foil and tuck in your kit. My husband and I motorcycle camp and hike. Our SOLO Stoves are last gear in, first gear out. A never fail cook system. Worth every penny - and no field repairs needed.
Fun tip!
Place a smaller mesh screen in the bottom. A cup of wood pellets powers it for about 30 mins with no tending at all.
Where do you get wood pellets
@@bodytalkwithjordan503 I've gotten them off Amazon, Walmart, pet supply stores, anywhere that has a camping or pet supplies usually has wood pellets that can be used for fuel.
Some will call them smoking pellets as well but they still work. Just gives your meat an apple smoked taste as well.
You forgot a few further little advantages about the stove:
- You can prefill it with dry sticks and carry it around with you. When these sticks are burning, found wet wood will burn also.
- It has a closed double floor. Absolutely no embers will fall to the ground. The ground will not heat up very much; it stays hand warm.
- In most cases you can touch it at the very low end at the holes and lift it even when it's burning. It's hot there, but not unbearable. Neverheless you should check it beforehand.
- If the wood is wet you also can put a Trangia burner into it.
- If you pour the ashes out (and water them for sure), the stove cools down quite quickly. After about 5 minutes you can pack it away.
kapegede Once it’s going larger sticks start fast and burn longer. Sticks placed vertically packed tighter also burn longer but take longer and are harder to get going. I have a two piece Docooler that works well and packs down smaller.
There is also a liquid fuel canister for it.
Before I even got this stove I conceptualized that simply chipping larger sticks would result in essentially large sized pellets that would be ideal for feeding this stove once it was going, and I was correct. I find with this method I can make a small pile with a hatchet in less than a minute that will be enough fuel for over an hour. Most of the videos of using this stove show people trying to push long sticks down into it, with rest of it sticking out of the top, frustrating to even watch lol. Of course, this requires a hatchet/tool to make the ideal chip size, but you could break off large chucks of sticks with a rock or something if need be. Point is, this thing likes to eat chunky wood nugs. BEST video on this stove though that I have seen for sure. Peace.
If you're in a well traveled area with a larger firepit, you can usually find enough scraps of wood from other people's wood chopping activities to fuel your solo for every fire you might need at that site. No hatchet required.
I love this stove. I try to bring it as much as I can. There is something therapeutic about feeding it and the silence of the burn in nature compared to my pocket rocket delux.
Lol that is so true. I love my Solo Stove Titan
I use mine as a back up stove
One of the big advantages of this stove that you haven’t mentioned is it’s ability to utilise a Trangia sized alcohol burner inside. This gives you great flexibility of an alcohol stove (shielded from the wind) but also to use fuel you can find. There is also an official Solo alcohol burner but it’s twice the price of a Trangia so save yourself a bit and get the Trangia.
BTW, for a wind screen, I cut 1-1/2" to 2" wide strip from an Italian tomato can. And, I wrapped it around the fire ring leaving the feeder opening open. You don't need to carry along a huge Wind screen. It works,
I own the Campfire and absolutely love it. Great review and you’re right, you need to constantly feed it which is fun.
I love my Solo Stove. I bought the original years ago and its still going great. I nest it in the Pathfinder Titanium pot. I like the setup because it allows for a small fire with minimal fuel and I have an alcohol stove that fits inside the stand for a backup option.
The Campfire works well with the tripod too. Both stoves have their place.
Soot is goood! ;-) Being a bit dirty is just a part of enjoying the outdoors. We can be clean at home ;-)
I love this setup! I take an alcohol stove to use for quick lunch, and wood for dinners at camp. I agree it is not for through hiking. I use it for weekend warrior hiking.
Good idea... I actually keep a"white box" alcohol stove that I keep in the stove to use in the stove when needed.
I’ve had this set up plus the campfire 1 for roughly 5 years and absolutely love them. I was using my 900ml pot cooking up some rice on my wood stove cuz its to windy outside to do anything. Great review
i have followed your gear reviews for a couple of years now and this is so far your best piece of work. I agree 100% with your opinions on this stove. Yup, I own one too.
I agree !
I've had a bush buddy ultra for years and yes it's messy , slow and not so hot just below the tree line.
But at 145 grams (including fuel LOL) it's awesome. I try not to be in a hurray when I take this with me
and I've used in all four seasons. Gotta tell ya though weekend trips - bacon and eggs with my litech fry plan
Amazing ! BTW - These used to be made in BC Canada for $75 for the ultra version.
I have the Solo and the Ohuhu which costs $25.00 . The Ohuhu works just as well as the far more expensive Solo. Thanks for your honest review and All the Best.
I am a nitwit when it comes too these kind of stoves, but me thinks if you keep the burning material under the top holes you will get better burn and thus less soot. Just a thought. Great video as always, and great are the comments for learning purposes. Stacking it vertically with thick sticks is the way to do it. I see you breaking twigs from trees while there is a nice dry (?) stick laying on the ground (at 3.21) ideal for your stove. Thank you for doing it the wrong way, but than again if I was using this stove for the first time, I would be doing it wrong as well. 😁
I bought the Tomshoo stove which is almost exactly like this except it was around $20. It works great and is high quality. Luke gave it high reviews as well. The Tomshoo is available on Amazon.
I have the campfire stove and I love it! Thanks for a great honest review.
Love it when the flames come out of the holes on the top of the stove, looks beautiful
Superb concise and honest review, one can tell. I love your channel!
I have one and will use it whenever it’s dry out wild camping! It’s great!!! And after cooking I keep it going so I don’t have to build a fire ...I just keep the stove going...
Luke, I lucked up on my purchase of my solo lite, Bogo sale, 2 for $70. I love the stove and I have one for each vehicle. Love your channel, keep up the good work.
Love your honesty spot on. That's a good review and brilliant video much appreciated
Great review Luke. I've had my Solo Lite and Pot for about 4 years and enjoy using it as you said...it;s kind of entertaining . I live in AZ so burn mostly mesquite. Longer burn, hotter flame. It does relly work well with a tranzia burner too, with a windscreen (also pricey if from Solo). Mostly it's in the trunk for emergencies but break it out when monsoon camping to have a very small fire for ambiance (and something to do while raining) under my tarp. Thank much for all your great reviews. You always go the extra mile and it's much appreciated.
My new favorite CZcams channel! I'd say you've found your calling.
I like these stoves the way that you do. They are such fun. I may have to get one of those pots. Really cool! Thanks! "All of my friends will be so jealous!"...
Very good analysis. Loved it.
Great review, thanks love your honesty
Thanks for the review once again Luke. I need a stove that will work in multiple conditions. Much appreciated.
Good review. I do like the Amazon reviews also. My favorite is when you have 200 similar reviews and the product has only been up for 3 days or so.
Thanks for your honesty!
I have one, and really like it, but you're right in that it's not a system for every outing. I pick and choose when I take it with me.
I had the Lite, and really like it. Got the Titan and LOVE it. Has everything I'm looking for in a woodburning stove. I find that the stability is better then the flat packing stoves I've had, also it's not as open when it comes to embers. :) Lot's of pros, and don't mind the cons :D
Excellent review. probably one of the best of your reviews that I've ever seen. Thumb up and Subscribed.
Day hikes for me are a form of therapy. There’s something primal about sitting around a campfire that eases the mind, brings things into focus. You get THAT with a Solo Stove, but not with gas canisters. This is really the best aspect of this stove. That said, your review is spot-on. The Solo Stove Lite is great for the right situations, not good when weight/time is the biggest concern.
I pretty-much gave up using twigs in mine most of the time. Now I use a hunk of firewood from the house wood pile. One split log is cut-down to 2-3” hunks. When I’m ready to use my stove I baton that small/dry hunk into twig-size pieces. Very easy with a small fixed-blade (I use an Izula). You get a nice hot fire with very little ash. Heats-up quick, cools-down quick
This was a great review man. Well done. Very helpful.
I did not want this stove because of price. Got the kit(with alcohol stove,pot,and wind screen) for Christmas last year. It’s now my favorite!! Great review as always. Keep doing your thing and I’ll keep watching, and liking your videos.
I appreciate your video. I have the solo Campfire stove which is bigger that the one you are using. I LOVE it, my first use was in my yard picking up sticks and using them, then I added stored kindling I had in our shed, I used my 2 qt. pan from the house and yes it very quickly got sooty but the water came to a boil very quickly, maybe 6 minutes but my pan wasn't full either. I also had our firepit going so just enjoyed a hot cup of tea and adding wood to my little stove. Next time, I used wood pellets which i added sticks and sat and read my Kindle, just to watch the fire. Im looking forward to using it again. I'm not a hiker or anything like that but will use it in the yard and when I go camping, it is a fun? stove, yes pricey but I got a great deal on it and not from Amazon either..
Still love any gasifier review you do , love to see you cooking on them
Thanks for the heads up, I find it very expensive but it does look to have some good qualities..
Had one for 15 years or so. Used it on over 100 summer camps, weekend campouts, and hunting treks. I love it. I carry along with it a morakniv craft and a large stick of fat wood. Never had a problem even in wet weather. But then again I’m a seasoned pro with it and used this to cut my teeth on the way to awesome. Much love.
I have one and feel it's a good stove and pot system. As an added plus you can carry an alcohol stove to drop inside it for those times when the wood is too wet or you dont feel like gathering wood. I agree that it's too pricey, considering you can get the Firebox stove and 1100 ml Titanium Pot and Pan for the same price.
Thanks for the thorough review. It will help me make my decision.👍
Great review!! Really helped me make my decision!! Looking forward to more reviews on gear from you.
my "Jetboil Grande Coffee Press" from my Jetboil MINIMO luckily fits the diameter of the pot!
I am so happy for that.
today when using it in rainy conditions, it took me 13 minutes from starting the fire to boil the noodles and 10 minutes for half a liter of coffee.
My wood was a little bit wet, but no problem at all to start the fire.
It is so much fun using it!
Luke👍👍 Have had this stove for years, your review is right on for the most part. One thing you forgot to mention🤔 is that this stove can be used with an alcohol burner or fuel tabs😊 A little more versatile than just using wood👌 Maybe a little bulky but weight is no problem IMO. Yep, soot is gonna happen using any stove that produces a larger flame with wood or alcohol etc., I keep a small bottle of Dawn and half of a Blue ScotchBrite pad with my cook set. Appreciate the watch, S&H😊 Enjoy!
O man I'm buying one of those!!
Great vid and review!! Thanks.
If you wait until the Holidays, they usually have a BOGO on the camp stove models. I think about getting one each year but have yet to get one. I already have both versions of the Firebox stoves and love those because they pull double duty (using a Trangia or solid fuel). It does take getting used to the sooty pots after years of using spirit burners and Iso/Propane stoves. Be well, Luke and Susie.
Great video as usual Luke.
I clicked on this n thought 'noone better say anything bad about the Solo Stove', I love it so much. FYI - Buy a trangia style alcohol stove, it fits inside the stove when stored and I take a little bit of metho (alcohol) out with me in case its raining. But - even if it is raining you only need to find one or two dry branches which is pretty easy and you are all set. This, aside from my knife is my favourite piece of gear.
I bought 2 Lite stoves @ $35 each ($70 BOGO free), the 900 ml pot and the base ring for my Bonfire and it came to $140 (Christmas 2019). I already have 2 Campfires (BOGO free) and they all work great. I use an alcohol stove in the lite as well as wood pellets (I just fill them up to just below the secondary burn holes) which works amazing, regular biomass including hardwoods, softwoods, pine cones and sticks in the Lite, Campfire and Bonfire. I’ve found I can always get a fire going in my solo stoves even in conditions when a regular campfire is impossible (all 4 seasons in a Canadian climate). As a note, I don’t think the burn in this test was really using this stove in the way it is meant to be used. I only use small twigs or shavings to start the fire with chunky wood pieces crammed in vertically for a top down burn which eliminates the need to babysit the stoves and the fire last for ages!
This was an excellent review, and I appreciate the time. I can understand your issues with bought reviews, but just in this very specific instance you might be a little overly harsh. Every time I bring the solo stove to camp/cook with others, people are very impressed with it and there is a lot of talk about it, even from passerby. The wood gasification is a delight to see, and even though the concept's been around forever, it seems most people don't know about it these days, so it's a big curiosity and show when it gets going. Granted, I don't travel in super rugged survivalist mountain man circles, most of my trips are to a park or car camping. But the Solo DOES make an impact. I almost never use it without some passerby asking me questions about it and talking about how cool it is and asking where I got it. I will say these solo stoves are WAYYYYY overpriced, their margins must be crazy. But I do love them and did get more than one size. While the price is ridiculous, they are superior to the several alternative wood gas stoves I've tried.
Good review! Nice set up you have there.
Thanks Luke great review
Left side weakness and super fast LOL I’m actually laughing out loud watching this. I love the little coffee funnies, very informative about the stove thanks for making these videos, I love the reviews.
Great points and good review.
Great info. Thank you very much.
Excellent review. I am lucky enough to own the original Bushbuddy Titanium stove which is the forerunner of the Solo. I tested it against my Firebox Nano using same wood ,pot and 12 oz. of water. I allowed the fires to be fully established before timing them I was surprised that the Bushbuddy was at least two minutes faster and the boil was more vigorous. It really is an efficient stove. I also like that you can pick it up by it's base while it's still burning. They are my two favorite stoves.
Love it Luke !
Really good review. I own this setup and agree with you on the pros and cons. It's definitely not for everyone but in the right situation it is a lot of fun to play around with. Also agree on the Amazon reviews, zero reliability
After watching this video all my friends went out and bought one.
I do like this stove. First time I took it along with a small gas canister (5 night trip, 2 people) and it was lovely. Such a fun piece of gear. Then I took it as my only stove, in rather cold and wet 4 night trip and while it worked, it wasn't very relaxing I have to admit. We cook three times a day, so that's 2x12 meals and a bunch of drinks for the two of us. We had to split a lot of branches to get to the good wood.
All that being said though, I do like how this stove deals with wet twigs ones you get it started, and how you can add wood to it after it went out, some times minutes later. It retains heat very well. So yes it requires attention, all small woodstoves do, but it's pretty forgiving at the same time.
I'd say your review was spot on.
I ordered a medium sized stove that was built just like the Solo Stove but it was only $13.97, $19.61 total with taxes and shipping from AliExpress. Took 3 weeks to arrive. I'm happy with it. Pretty much looks like a Solo Stove without the name.
I got one of these for Christmas and plan on just carrying around some match light charcoal with me so I don’t have to rely on dry weather or having to tend to a fire
I've had my solo for a year. I love it, I like it better than my pocket rocket. I paid $38 for mine. Love it
Where did you get it for $38
I bought the Solo 900ml pot, and it is a great pot. However, I don't use the Solo Lite with it. I use a Lixada titanium wood stove (looks like the Toaks small Ti wood stove). That's a great combo.
Thanks Luke!
I have two Solo stoves, the Campfire and the Ranger. I used the Campfire more. I bring a loping stick cutter and make a Swiss bundle of finger sized sticks, the right length and bigger diameter. The fire lasts longer, needs less feeding. I use a small grill over it and a small aluminum tripod for cooking. It serves as a good camp fire and cook fire. It’s clean and puts off less smoke. It doesn’t burn the ground. Yep, they are bulky and heavier, better for truck camping. Texas
Thanks for voicing my personal opinions on the average product review list
I had asked if you've reviewed the Kelly Kettle but just found your review of the Ghillie Kettle and they look very much alike. Review was great, thanks.
I love my American made Bush Buddy stove which is the original of this type I believe. And I agree, you can't walk away while trying to boil water. It is a hungry stove. But I spend an hour getting twigs and little split pieces of wood lined up in a pile and I'm good fora coupld meals or burns. I keep a baggy of ash bark? as my tinder. It does soot up my pots but it smells better than a gas stove by far. Cheers!
Right on..American made says it all!!, No sense in buying from country that wants you and your family dead, infected with their handcrafted virus and mandated poisonous vaccine.
Great review, also great info for anyone looking to use any bio-mass stove.
i will always say it, buy cheap buy twice. great video and great stove luke keep it up and stay healthy
Great review as usual Luke, I have the Titan, I really like it and have enjoyed cooking with my cast iron. My biggest complaint is the bottom of any cooking vessel gets covered in soot and can get everywhere....
I have a Solo Stove Titan. I think thin and small sticks are only good for starting up the stove. You should use thicker sticks in the middle of burn. My advice is to chop sticks of thumb-width into chunks of 3 inches long as the "main fuel". Since thicker sticks are more dense than as a bunch of small sticks, it would burn much longer and thus less labouring to maintain the fire.
Thanks Luke.
Thanks Luke. Living in the NW of The UK wet, damp weather is our speciality! I've looked at these but because of the environmental situation I've always passed. I've now settled on a Firebox Nano, that way I can use wood, gas or alcohol burner. It's horses for courses with all outdoor equipment and stoves are no different. Stay safe.
Solo stove makes a alcohol canister for this stove.
Hi Luke, if you load the stove with twigs about the diameter of your little finger and stack them vertically to the bottom of the top air holes you will get a burn time of 30-40 min without feeding the stove any more twigs. I do not believe that they create or burn wood gas because when you burn a log on a fire have you ever noticed the little jets of wood gas that you can see and they burn a different colour than yellow orange. I really enjoy your reviews.
I do have one of these. I bought it when they first came out at an introductory price. A friend compared my Solo stove to her Bush Buddy. We saw almost no difference in the 2 stoves. I do like mine. It is a bit heavy, but I can use it, along with a windshield reflector, to warm up inside/under a tarp.
I have the same stove. I love it. You can take a limb close to diameter of the stove. Split it four ways put small twigs on top get fire going. It burns awhile. But different things for different people.
Hi Luke, I have seen people using wood pellets in these stoves with the only modification is putting a shower drain in the bottom to prevent the pellets from falling out. You put a cup of pellets in the stove and once lit you don’t have to feed so often. I would like to see try it pass along what you thinks. Strength and honor
Great Tent my Friend , But heavy for long distance Camping , Good Video too , Be Well , Strength , Honour and Respect to you !
This is the place for the 'low down'. If it is not reviewed on this channel, you likely don't want it. Get's the 'Like'. From Ontario, Canada, take care all...
Nice to see I am not the only one that gets matches that don't work!!!!
Nice review, I agree with all of your points. Yep spendie but like you said quality . Mine was on sale, the reason I got it so if you want one keep an eye out for sales.
Thanks for your review Luke. But for the price, I think I would go for the Kelly Kettle Trekker. A bit bulkier but it also works in many other ways (water container/heater).
Small suggestion for the "hot" handles. I take some high heat silicone and form my own handle covers. Works and doesn't burn my tender little phalanges. And for wet days I always have on hand homemade resin pucks.. I also carry for places I can't use the twig feature I use a tin of "Coghlans camp heat". ( I have a two level twig stove With a two part base. This method I only use the top portion)
One of the best reviews I have seen. (Golf clap)
I find these work better when you keep the wood below the top of the stove... well below the detachable pot holder. That way gasification occurs and the stove burns a lot cleaner. Choose hardwoods instead of pine/evergreens and you get a much cleaner pot. Not what you want for quick cooking or if you want to simmer. A great second stove to carry while motorcycle camping, and to use if you want to save your stove fuel.
Well said!
Hi Luke, I just started hiking, I already love your channel because you are honest. I like the fact your not bought and paid for. I was wondering....where did you get your green hat or wrap your wearing? I love it!
Great review, Luke, and you are 100% correct on the Amazon reviews not to trust them when making a decision re purchasing or not. The first place I go to are your reviews on anything I am considering to buy. If you don't have one I'll research You Tube videos as I like to see the product and what's entailed in the processes for operation or use. Many products look cool but when seeing the processes and results, eh, not so much. Amazon has asked me to leave reviews but I don't bother. Instead, I will will find an email or website to contact the seller directly and provide a review if asked. As far as this stove/pot set it would be a no on the stove but the pot would be a consideration. I have a Fire Stove that I love but I wouldn't take it out to any wet environment. My go-to is a trangia with the folding military stove, either used together or just the stove with a cube of trioxane. Just ounces are involved and for me efficiency on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being trash, 10 being highly useful or proficient, my set up would be 7. However, I don't mind waiting 10 to 15 minutes for my coffee as long as I'm outside doing my thing and enjoying nature. I love your honesty and integrity is huge nowadays.
I have one. I like my Firebox stoves much, much better. Very versatile. I love and use the solo pots though.
Amazon reviews are where I go for a little entertainment on Rainy days there always good for a laugh. But your honesty and down to earth truth full reviews are the best thanks again. Happy trails
I use this stove a the time sticks or alcohol love it. Expensive yes but I feel worth it. Enjoy your videos be safe.😁
Wood pellets would make a good fuel for boil time comparison. And wood pellets are a good fuel to carry for backup.
I have the titan model with a titanium pot 1100ml, its great for long distance backpacking at least when you cant restock. If I am out for two weeks or more the benefit of not having to carry fuel is great, I still bring a trangia burner and a small bottle of alcohol for really rainy days (I can use that inside my shelter in worst case). Of course you have to make time for wood collection so maybe making night camp half hour earlier. And it is dirty, no question... No way out of that. I still like it because I dont have to worry about my canisters or my fuel bottle, if I bring food that takes more time, just get more fuel before start cooking. The Titan model is more tolerant if you forget feeding some time but its tvice as heavy. Wet weather is a problem but its partly a matter of experience, you learn how to find dry or semi dry wood after a while.
I definitely appreciate honesty and I have tried many stoves and come to the same conclusion. This stove and pot outperform the others. I've left reviews for each of the solo stoves on Amazon. I dont doubt they bought some and is a poor ethic, but the stove speaks for itself. I'll carry a few more ounces for the efficiency. And I still carry a canister in the likely event that weather changes. And yeah, ha, if you cant light a canister stove you might oughtta stay home and order pizza.