The Happy Little Hobo - Savotta Happy Stove Review
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Up for review is the little Savotta Happy Stove which is a hobo style wood stove. Is it worth the money? Find out now!
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Price : $32.65
What we have here is one of Savotta’s Hobo stoves and it has some personality….literally.
With a hobo stove, the benefits are many but so are the negative aspects too…
For an example, the fuel is free and it virtually all around you. You can burn sticks, twigs, pine cones, paper and so on. Of course, all of those materials mean little they are soaking wet….
The twig stove comprises 7 laser-cut stainless steel components: three side walls, a bottom, a “happy face” and cooking support in two sections. Once clicked into place, the stove is ready for use. The design of the stove is aimed at a good weight/durability balance. Despite its lightness, the stove can support the weight of a normal coffee pot or a mess kit. The twig stove is supplied with a protective bag made of 1000D Cordura. Once packed in the bag, the twig stove fits into a really small space.
Material: 0,5mm Laser-cut stainless steel.
Overall Dimensions: Height 14 cm, width 14 cm, depth 14 cm.
Firebox Dimensions: Height 9,5cm(12cm without grate), width 10cm, depth 10cm.
Weight: 250 g.
Protective bag material: 1000D Cordura, PUR coated.
Dimensions of the protective bag and packed stove: Height 15.5 cm, width 14 cm, depth 1 cm.
Protective bag weight: 30 g.
Pros :
Packs down flat which means that it can easily fit just about any place; backpack, pocket, chest rig, etc.
Light weight.
If you like cooking small meals for one person on a 2 to 3 litre pot this stove can boil and simmer, packs down to flat and is light, the stainless sheet metal gauge is thin and can bend out of and back into shape
Free fuel…..which saves you money. With that being said, you will have to put more working into using the stove so that should be kept in mind.
Fun to use. - Kids enjoy using stoves like this and is a great way to get them interested in the outdoors.
Easy to clean up.
Very stable.
Cons :
While not complicated by any means, the setup will take a bit more work and attention the first couple of times that you use it; more so than with other stoves.
Pricey for a Hobo Stove…but you are getting an awesome form factor and great quality in addition to a very well thought-out and good performing stove. I should mention that this isn’t the most expensive of folding wood stoves; emberlit is a good bit more expensive for an example. They are much cheaper versions as well.
No matter how easy it is to clean up, a wood burning stove is still going to be a bit messy. This shouldn’t bother anyone but I mentioned it just in case it hasn’t dawned on you.
Another inherit aspect to a wood stove like this is that it does require attention until you are done cooking whereas a canister stove for an example require much less.
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Summary :
When it comes to a good hobo stove, there are countless options out on the market. You can make your own for virtually nothing or you can purchase one.
Tips :
Want a quick burn for fast boil times? Use small diameter sticks and twigs, around the size of a pencil.
Want a slower burn? Use larger than pencil size sticks. Larger burn slower, small, burn faster.
Before you headout on your adventure, make sure that you can use a wood burning stove such as this if you are heading into a park system and so on. Some locations will not allow fires nor wood collecting.
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This is what is coming up this week;
Monday : Happy Stove Review
Wednesday : FILBE Hydration Carrier Update
Friday : Part 1 of the Road Trip to watch our daughter graduate Navy Basic Training. This is more than just a road trip as there is adventuring in this as well.
- Luke
To quote another reseller: "If you cannot figure out how to assemble this, you probably shouldn't be making fires."
hilarious
And you can talk to it when you feel lonely lol 😂
Hahaha YES! I wonder what it would say? - Luke
You could call him Wilson.
When it reply... I run away :D
Hi Luke. I am a stove a holic and own probably twenty backpacking weight stoves. You keep calling these stoves "feed the beast". That is what I used to do also. But on youtube there are tons of vids showing feeding choices where you could walk away for 10, 20, 30 minutes or more at a time w/o the fire going out. Not saying you would want to....but you could w/o fear of returning to a cold stove. Giving you time to start a fire but still do other chores. One idea that works great is wood pellets. Starts very quickly with an oz. of alcohol to ignite the pellets. It costs about 12 cents for 2 cups of pellets. I have used this method in 3 x 3 inch nano stoves, wood gasifiers and the 5 x 5 inch Emberlit with great success. The 2nd method used is the torch method. Cut a branch whose diameter is one inch smaller than the stove opening into fours the long way and stand the pieces upright. Separate the 4 pieces to the sides of the firebox and stuff good tinder into the "torch" (center) area created by pushing the 4 stick to the perimeter of the firebox. This will give you a minimum of 20 min of good burn time even in the mini stoves....ie Firebox Nano. Much more time in a full size....5 inch x 5 inch stove. Be sure, however, that the top of the four sticks does not exceed the height of the stove ie....the usual scallops/holes in the tops of the side panels. Must have air flow here. And last is charcoal. Especially on top of wood pellets that have already gotten hot. P.S....I do still enjoy "feeding the beast" once in a while. It can be relaxing.
I have the same malady-- soooo many stoves. I love them all even though some don't work as well as others. Pine cones make great stoves out of them all.
not a fan of walking away from a stove that lit...never leave a fire unattended...however... I love the "torch" version.
Its like a Swedish Log fire...
Excellent review. I like its “looks”. $32 seems about right since it’s a quality product. Your written review/description is also excellent.
Nice stove however I made my own stove from plates used to hold roof joints not as light and I needed to cut to fit together but it works really good and I have used for years. Thanks keep up the reviews I appreciate your opinion. Also I would like to thank your daughter for serving our Country and also for the sacrifice that your family has made for me and our country. God Bless.
Good one Luke, I could see the resemblance between you and the stove (happy)
If you are willing to forego the happy face you can get the Lixada wood stove for $15 shipped on Ebay. There are several different versions available.
I have the $15 Lixada wood stove and have used it more than 20 times with no durability problems. The front opening is bigger which gives more heat out and makes it easier to feed. It folds which makes it a bit less messy to put together, and also comes in a black pouch. It also comes with an extra piece to hold an alcohol fire source although I've not used it.
Look like for the price is a good buy. Since it have good materials for stove and bag. Thanks for a great review.
I have it. It's definitely not cheap for my budget but compared to Bushbox stoves, it's quite reasonably priced. Both are around 30€ in Germany although Savotta is made in Finland but Bushbox in Germany. Compared to US prices, Savotta is still cheaper. I chose Happy Stove over Bushbox because Bushbox has a little open area at the bottom and not that secure to contain the fire, however if you want to feed the fire from both sides and up & down, it's more flexible.
Thanks for the share, TOGR. I'm happy. Maybe a candle lantern video?
Just purchased this, it's a great little product. Thanks for the review!
Maybe you could make happy meals on it. 🍔🍟
Luv this little workhorse. Worth every penny!!!
A campers dream, or the new " WILSON" lol.
Yes the price Is a bit high but I just ordered mine can't wait to get it, luke thanks for another great review. - Jory
Thanks for the video Luke.
Been eying them for some time now.
Nice stove.
But I was so sold on the Bush box XL"
It will last longer than than me. dang near bullet proof to boot.
just a tad heavier than most stoves.
Great video Luke'
Thank's for sharing
Have one, used it 4 times. Metal is too thin and bending becouse of the heat from the fire. If you want a fire stove, buy one that has thick metal and are more durable. The bag is of good quality though, i use it for my new stove .
I am getting one and taking it to a deserted island and nameing it Wilson.
Thanks Luke... Good little stove...
Would work well here in the Glens of Scotland.
Hi Luke, Thanks for this product review video. Just like you said, It looks like a very well designed stove that packs away in a space saving pouch that is perfect for both backpacks and even Emergency kits. Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!
cool cool happy stove I want one lol . keep up the awesome work love your ch.
Actually the price is no bad compared to usa made stainless or titanium units. That charge extra for storage bag not sure how much shipping is. Im thinking emberlit stoves
The Happy stove, the Grumpy stove, the Bashful stove, the Dopey stove, the Doc stove......
Wonder what fuel the Dopey stove uses ;D
That's why it's called dopey. Ha!
Fun lil stove to lighten the mood around camp
Neat product my friend. Thank you for sharing. Be safe out there. 🤗
I love it. Have you done a video on the differences of the 3 stove you have?
Thanks for the great review. I don't have a wood-burning little stove yet, and this one is going on my list of things to buy eventually. I guess if you rely on using this little guy, it might be a good idea to bring some backup burning pallets or whatever in case of rain. You always use these little white blocks. What are they again?
Thanks Awesome review BROTHER..
At 53 I am a car camper. That happy stove could get a coffee going pretty quick, however I'm going to build up a bed of coals that my lively bride will use to cook on.
Where are Grumpy and the Big Bad stove??? It's been months. I want to see all three of them together... Please. Thank you
Good review but I'm sticking with my firebox
It’s carry size is the big advantage. I always wonder, if it is laser cut does that limit the thickness to what the laser will cut or can you do thicker material?
You can get half inch steel laser cut, that’s not an issue
Luke, I would love your personal opinion on what stove you would prefer strickly for winter camping. This is when I do 90% of my outdoor adventures, so your thoughts are appreciated. Wood? Butane? Alcohol? Something entirely different? Thanks buddy, and stop showing so many things I want to buy, my wife may ban me from watching your channel...
I would stick with a quality Iso-Butane backpackers stove. They put out a large amount of heat in a small package. The down side is keeping the fuel canisters warm in the extreme cold. I've had very good luck with them in cold weather. I hope you forgive me for butting in on your question but I wanted to share my experience. Hope it helps.
If weight or space is not an issue I always have a can of Sterno solid fuel no matter what stove I am carrying. I'm curious what Lukes has to say. I say Wood in Winter simply because you can get it almost anywhere and make it hotter by blowing on it.
I think the price is good. The material is good! The laser cutting machine is super pricey!
Ikea silverwear holder works well for much less $$. Elevate it to get really good air flow. Doesn't fold but who cares as you can put stuff inside it.
I just made one out of. Bean can and used tent pegs for holder.
Get an Ohuhu gasificarion woodstove $20 ...best stove I ever had!!
Does it get hot enough to cook food?
This can be your version of Wilson!
Nice vid !! Love from Denmark !
It is a little on the expensive side. I’ve ordered a competitors version at about 25% cheaper as I’m on a tight budget
If it does the job then it’ll be worth it.
If not. I’ll flash the cash and get the happy stove.
perfect emergency stove if your gas goes when camping....
Great review!! How would you compare it against the FireBox?
Ok, it's cute and handy
Hey, are you familiar with bushcraft essentials bushbox LF or XL wood stoves? They are a lot pricier, but have ability to use trangia burner as well inside them.
Could you give a check on Savotta's wood stoves if you can also use trangia burners with them? It's not advertised on them, but wondering if there are simple solution to it.
my Finnish GF was a 10+, my puuko fantastic, our Valmet tractor outstanding... why should Savotta be less good? I like Suomi & Scandinavian products, the only con is price
We never got to see the other 2... :(
I’m from the future and I can tell you, yes we did! :D
Good channel friend 👍
All the stoves start off happy but you'll get grumpy too if someone kept pushing twigs into your mouth.
Nice
When is your Sale brother!!!
I'm the only hobo watching this lol
I'd like to see all three side by side,.
Seems like your paying for the Codura more then the stove.
HOW DID YOU GET A HAPPY STOVE! I MUST HAVE ONE!
Stove be like...... ":D"
Look how happy he is!
Did you ever get one?
@@TraitorPotater nope...im in canada, no idea how to get 1...
@@TheEndleaderI’m in the U.S. and just bought one off of Aventure Nordique. It’s a European site but they ship worldwide, including Canada. (Commenting this for a second time because I don’t think CZcams liked me adding a link on the first one. lol )
@@TraitorPotater I found it, thank you!
Finland isn’t considered Scandinavia, though...☹️
The company changed their name to that in 2014. Until then, they were known as Partiovaruste, which is Finnish for 'scout gear'. It was originally founded in 1967 in Turku, Finland, to outfit the Scouts. The new name really is a bit odd, since Finns don't refer to Finland as part of Scandinavia, and the ownership of the company is still fully Finnish. I guess they were aiming for export markets. Whether Finland is considered Scandinavia depends on who you ask, though. It's accepted usage in English. Here in Finland, 'Scandinavia' definitely means Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
Luke ... two items:
1. How do you feel it compares to the Emberlit stoves? Better? Worse? Comparable? (I have both the Fireant and Original.)
2. Your viewers might enjoy the bushcraft stove options overview that «Simon, A Bloke in the Woods» did a couple of months ago. czcams.com/video/0qW8jGMy5mU/video.html
If Wilson would have been a stove!!
“this stove is not shipped to the US.” On the website. 😢. No more happy.
I just ordered one off Aventure Nordique. We’ll see how long it takes for it to arrive in the states.
Update: Site is legit. Only took 7 days for it to arrive.
!! WILSON !!
And let the jokes begin.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT ! YOU COULD SET IT UP TO USE ALCOHOL TOO I THINK .
I more like gas stove
..expensive lil' stove..nice review..
Yeaaah... I think the germans did it better with their um, Bushcraft stove or something. But what would you expect from germans. Also there's that Firebox thing by I don't remember. Would have expected something a little less clunky from Finland.
:)
Firebox stoves are still the best........
your silly
it proly comes from LIVING IN GODS COUNTY
Not another stove! Geez! Stove is worth $5.00
Pretty cool. But my liberal friends will chide me for contributing to global warming by releasing all that pollution into the atmosphere. :)
Having to sit down and put a stove together to use is not the logical thing to do the logical thing to do is to have a stove that you can pull out in use right away no assembly required so now i would not buy any of those stars