I'm pretty busted up about your passing. I'm having a hard time processing to be honest. You brought me a ton of joy. I know you've fostered a love for the outdoors in everyone who watched your videos. Your positive spirit is both inspiring and contagious. I'll miss you.
@@ryanwilson8047 Wow, are you autistic? People talk to people who have passed away as a way of processing their grief and sorrow. They know he's not going to read it, they understand the concept of death.
There is just something about this video that i love, i think i watched it 80-100 times, its a nice survival feeling i think that really excites me from where you put your camp and its getting cold and to lighting the solo stove, just love it man 😊🔥 i have the titan and the campfire myself and love both. Greetings from Härnösand sweden.
I just bought one of these solo stove campfires, im going into hiding, i hate the system so this stove is going to boil me litres of water for coffee, washing, cooking epic meals in the middle of nowhere with no batteries required. Awesome bit of gear.
like your style, you bring an enthusiasm unmatched in outdoor vids. I have the Solo Original and Titan, and frequently use them both on canoe trips, but they are fussier than what the Campfire appears as far as gasifying. Were I in the same situation, I would light the fire as you did, but the smaller stoves have trouble gasifying if the fire is not top down over the wood supply as the gases come from the unburned wood, and the wood level needs to stay even or below the top vents. This Campfire model seems to work either way and put out heat, might be all you would need is a windbreak were it windier.
Yes I found the same thing to be true with the smaller wood gas stoves aka the 20 dollar Ebay ones. They burn better if ignited from the top down. Given the ignition method and size of this stove worked it like a traditional fire. Ran great like that. Thanks for the positive comment and your impressions of the Solo original and Titian!
I'm a city/suburban African American guy who would be nervous as hell out there in the dark woods. I would have a AR15/10mm pistol in one hand and trying to light a fire with the other hand. But I absolutely L💞VE being out in nature walking on trails up and down mountains (obviously during the day 😂). I just subscribed to your channel because your AWES🔥ME and I hope to learn a lot from you. May God bless and protect you brother.
Haha! I can totally relate. One of my friends took a picture of me sleeping on a backpack trip. I had a big knife in one hand and a pistol in the other. The small critters at night seem to move in spurts, so they sound like individual steps of a much larger animal. Also, when I hear something and turn on my flashlight, it hits the first bush and just bounces back--I can't see past the bush, like I could if it were daylight. I got into hammock sleeping (fully enclosed), and that's a REALLY vulnerable feeling. Ultimately, you have to just "give it to God," right? The fun is worth the fear.
"Man avoids freezing to death in the woods by making quartz and steel fire. Succeeds despite not reading stove instructions!" ;) Seems like you saved your bacon both ways, Walker. Good on ya, my friend! That stove looks awesome. I didn't realize that they come in family size. Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate your "I'm stupid but not that stupid!" approach out there. Thanks for sharing!
I have a very similar stove and it is quite the Beast. Too heavy for backpacking, but very nice for camping. During initial testing like you, I've burned quite a bit of wood, charcoal briquettes and miscellaneous Camp debris. I cooked several meals and did a water boil test on it. I kept it stoked until I fell asleep, and the next morning when I took it apart to clean and pack out I couldn't believe that there was only a couple tablespoons of Ash beneath the stove. This is an extremely efficient stove.
I usually can’t watch CZcams videos that take longer than 5 minutes max, but I was riveted by this one! I reckon I’m going to get one of these... love my fires...
I never slept well on a closed cell foam pad like you did. I was a scoutmaster and with the other leaders, after the scouts all went to sleep, we'd sit around the fire and talk until about 2 AM because that's how tired you'd have to get to sleep on the closed cell foam pad. I started sleeping on a closed cell foam pad in the living room at home every night to get used to it so it wouldn't be so hard to sleep on Scouting campouts. I did get kind of used to it, but still didn't sleep all that great but slept no worse on campouts after that! I also love the Solo stove campfire! So easy to keep a fire going in it! And great quality!
Hi I buy this last week. I found the fast boiling very handy on the picket line. We was on strike and there's no hot water for tea coffee, untill they unit behind us opened at 8am. Very kind them.. there's about 85 people. I say 20 wanted a hot drink. Work very well
That sounds really hot. I do camp in Florida and once made the mistake during bug season in summer. The Big Cypress wasn't kind. LOL Thanks for watching.
IMHO that depends. I was running it as a campfire (the basis of my video) most of the night. The top burn thing goes out the window once it gets stoked over and over again. How would I light it from the top over and over aka continuous campfire burn for many hours? Remember for this skills test all I had was a bit of charcloth and a knife so the ignition source was iffy and finite. In any case it seemed to boil and burn great. What did I get? A 4ish minute boil, cooking and hours of burning. Used what I knew would work with the methods employed. Thanks for watching.
Wow, what an awsome video. That food looked delicious. Nothing like being outside enjoying nature and sleeping under the stars. Great stove review as well. Thanks for sharing.
A great watch and listen. I love my wood gas stove. The campfire stove certainly looked like it lived up to its name. Thank you for sharing. Happy wandering. Paul :)
This is a great stove. In that video I used it as a camp fire which was started bottom up however as a wood gas stove you can start it from the top down as seen near the end if this video czcams.com/video/gx6Q59m-T7I/video.html which is often preferred for people using it on a single burn unlike what I did which was run it all night. You can also start top down and add wood to keep it going. The larger firebox allows for that. Thanks for watching!
Kudos on the "quartz & steel" test. The stove certainly works well as a nicely contained/controlled campfire. Much more efficient use of the wood supply I bet. Now, we just gotta get you some warmer & waterproof boots, lol. One thing I try to even have in day packs is at least a pair of extra liner socks for just such an event. Getting wet socks and boots off cold feet is a big relief.
I got some nice boots, gaiters etc etc but thought the Merrell hikers would cut it. But I was careless during a stream crossing. LOL! Thanks for watching!
Good video walker I have the small. Solo stove I'll have to check in on this bigger ones so when my grandson comes along the bigger one would be better
Great video ! Love your enthusiasm- you could be a younger brother of actor Greg Kinnear! Thanks for sharing- will probably buy the campfire model- already own the single solo and Titan both awesome!
Man I love your enthusiasm, makes me want to go on a camping session with you haha ! I got the solo stove lite for boiling water while having a campfire next to it, perfect systems from this company.
I have the solo titan and love to use it to cook food but I tried to stay warm with it a couple of times and it seemed to little to get the job done. Have been considering getting the campfire to see if that'd keep me warm at night. great video and I love the positive attitude reminds me of me when I'm out in the woods happy as can be cooking on my little stove keep up the good work! Thanks
yo woods walker i am a new sub and saw a couple of your video's so far and i have enjoyed them.. i too like to walk in hike/camp with the added technology of modern camping/hiking equipment thank you for taking the time for your channel
Beautifully done my man. Just a piece of constructive criticism, try not to worry about the camera as much. You already have all the natural talent and knowledge that some of us are striving for. Be you. :) fantastic review and I cant wait to see more of your vids. overnight are fantastic.
I just figured out the best hack for quickly getting your fire started. Spread your fire starters around the outside of the chamber. It will quickly heat the air in the outer wall and you’ll get virtually instant gasification.
And I'm sure you will happily test that lump of coal to see how it will work as part of a campfire in the woods, how difficult it is to get going and so on. :)
looks great for cooking and keeping warm ! been shopping solo stoves while I wait for sales, I think I will go with the camp fire for its bigger size / easy of fueling
I have a small bushbuddy and fits my pots as well and álso use a IKEA hobo stove as well..the last is better tot keep warm in winter unlike the gasafiers...anyway most important is you enjoyyy
Good video and demo of the solo stove. From what I've seen these stoves don't produce much heat at the surface around them BUT? If you were to jam a twig with a Y at the top or two twigs in the ground near it, then hang your boots near the stove (close enough to get good heat but far enough not to melt the nylon strings or rubber) you would have dryer boots by morning or sooner. Just a thought.
Excellent video man!! I love that model model of solo stove. I use it all the time. it is probably the most efficient gasifer i own. I wouldn't call it backpack friendly but it's a great stove regardless. thanks for the video, I thoroughly enjoyed it! (kudos for sticking with the stubborn Flint and Steel.)
Thanks brother. Yea, wild flint and steel can get iffy. Glad it worked! My back up plan was to spin a coal cuz had both the hawk and necker. Or just admit defeat and crack out the PSK stuff. failed before on the channel and will do so again. LOL! Just between us I nicked my finger with the blade. Hands so cold I didn't even feel it till they warmed up. I was happy with the stove and thanks for the positive comments!
Now, you didn't follow the example of a certain 'survival expert' and actually spend the night at a Motel 6, did you? Kidding - that was a pretty 'hardcore' way of spending the night so I bet it was, as you said, kind of rough. I chuckled when you put the 'conifer not toxic weed' disclaimer on the screen because, even though I know they are different, every time I see a video where a camper/woodsman/bushcrafter is making hemlock tea I can't help but think, "Well, that didn't work out so well for Socrates." The stove looks interesting, too. I don't own any of these type stoves but one that can double as a sort of substitute for a campfire, in a pinch, sounds pretty useful.
I remember the blueberry pancake debacle. A certain expert was found out staying at a B&B which had the best blueberry pancakes around or so they claimed. This when he was supposed to be in the woods. LOL! Tell you one thing. I am cracking out the tipi for the rest of the winter cuz it is cold! Thanks for looking!
Yikes, man. I mean this with all sincerity, please think about adding a small magnesium rod and striker to your necklace. A good one is worth many, many fires. I would hate to solve one problem (producing fire) and create a worse problem (nursing a really bad wound) with your specific method and tool. I feel that was an unnecessary demonstrated risk. Thank you for reviewing the stove though as thats what I was looking for. :-)
Interesting. I'm thinking of getting one for car camping with my dog so I don't have to haul in a bunch of wood, just need some heat and ambiance. What did you think of the radiating heat? I know not like a traditional fire but did it take the chill off? Thanks for the review.
First, I appreciate the time you put into making this video. Second, I appreciate your upbeat attitude. However, something to note, you often repeat a phrase. It's just a habit, but it becomes noticeable after several times. Also, I was buying into the "roughing it" part of the video until your cell phone dinged at 14:45. Anyway, I was here for the demonstration of the Solo Campfire stove, and though it took 15 minutes to get there, I came away happy. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks! So were you able to keep the stove going through the night? Doesn't seem possible to fill it up enough to last with a little sleep in between.
No it doesn't have that kinda burn time per stoke. Inside my MSS Gortex bivy was a sleeping bag. A good ground pad and bag is very important IMHO. Thanks for watching.
As a Solo Campfire owner, I can safely say you probably froze your ask-me-no-questions off and with no sleep. It will cook well but not for keeping you warm. the next move up is a Ranger, but I am curious if it will be enough.
What would you say is the effective range (in feet) of the radiant heat that comes from that little solo stove. Not looking to cook with it, just trying to keep warm.
@@UnitedStates. I think the Titian is listed for that many however don't own it. Probably good as very happy with my campfire but it's too big for longer range hiking. www.solostove.com/solo-stove-titan
Hey, fun video but hubby and I were wondering how much of that huge stack of wood you collected you actually used. Trying to prep for an emergency in the cold and we are clueless as to how much wood to gather for boiling water like you did and maybe heating some soup. A tomato box full? Five gal bucket full, mix of softwood and oak? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Don't want to waste wood on foolish trials..our property has mostly young trees so not that plentiful of a supply. Thanks much.
My intention was to use the stove as a campfire to test to see if the name would actually hold up in field conditions so I foraged enough wood to burn the stove for hours and hours just like a campfire. I maybe used 1/2 the foraged wood at most for the entire outing. I think a small amount of wood goes a long way and oak is fairly good. These stoves are very efficient. If using one to just cook I would pack the stove with wood first just below the top jets then ignite. So maybe a 1/2 gallon would be enough to cook an entire meal as it boils so fast. I never really qualified the amount as have nearly unlimited amounts. On a side note I bet it would burn wood pellets very good. I have done that would other wood gas stoves but not this one. Thanks for watching!
I just bought the Solo Campfire stove. Have you tried using one in a tipi shelter? I’d imagine it will provide a little heat in winter. Also, who makes the pan worthy of preparing sacred bacon?
Here is the frying pan. Very UL and is a good deal. www.toaksoutdoor.com/products/pan?variant=32749165382 Yes I do hot tenting. Here is my last outing. czcams.com/video/4PdpU9pe27I/video.html
Yes a regular campfire fire and reflector would have been better for heating application. Better yet would be my hot tent with wood stove. Thanks for watching!
Great video. We are teardrop campers, were looking between this one or the Ranger. Seems a one in between would be fantastic, but the Ranger looks like it will win. I was nervous that you did not have water near you when you were starting the fire.
I have two full 34 oz canteens of water on me. Also that time of the year the ground and everything on it is basically soaked and or frozen. The ranger looks really nice though don't own it.
Dude, first time watching your video. Love your style. Been looking at the solo stove for a while now… decide not to buy based on your video. I need a lot more practice to use this to cook and control the flames… thanks plenty!
I was using traditional flint and steel with natural materials foraged on site with an improvised striker aka sharp knife so didn't see instructions for that from the maker. I needed to blow the tinder bundle into flames then added natural foraged hydrocarbon rich tinder aka the Birch bark to grow the fire. At the same time as having freezing hands. An iffy thing at best so did it the way I knew the firecraft part would work. Remember I am actually out in the cold woods. Not my back yard or driveway as is common on CZcams. So I wasn't going to risk anything. Only enough cedar bark for one shot (but did have stuff in the PSK. I had some effort invested in the firecraft practice). Also I knew this type of stove would still work no matter what. And guess what? It did work just fine. Thanks for watching.
I actually just used it for a video which will be uploaded in a few days. It's in the 20's F but was cool enough to move in 20 to 30 minutes. Maybe sooner. Lots of surface area to radiate the heat away fast. Thanks for watching!
Hello from Scotland. Great videos, keep up the good work :) I wondered if you thought this stove would work inside a tipi tent? I'm thinking it might be a good option instead of a box stove. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks.
I would recommend against unvented flames in a Tipi unless made for such a thing.They do make some which are ground fire compatible however I never used one. Thanks for watching!
If you place an infrared heating cover in top of stove you will get radiant heating during the night. google brs-24-far-infrared-heating-cover-camping-stove-cover
£130 English pounds is a bit expensive for what it is ...excellent fire stove pit ...doesn't pack down any smaller than it is , I've seen you use them cheap Chinese fire pit stoves to just the same effect, if not better
I did a review of those as well and they're great. This is much bigger. That said 130 English pounds is what? 175 bucks? I didn't pay that. I got two for 109 dollars during a Black Friday sale. I totally agree that's too much money. Thanks for watching.
Yes and thanks for watching! Forgot to add I camped with a USGI bivy sack, sleeping bag, therma rest pad, short downmat, GSI SS kettle and armytek wizard XHP-50 headlamp.
I purchased a second wizard as it was so good! My preferred batteries for it are the following. I have no connection to the seller beyond being a customer and trusting them. Be careful buying lithium ion on Ebay etc. Buy from trusted sellers. Protected with high drain. www.illumn.com/batteries-chargers-and-powerpax-carriers/18650-keeppower-3500mah-sanyo-ncr18650ga-protected-button-top.html Unprotected with high drain. www.illumn.com/batteries-chargers-and-powerpax-carriers/18650-sanyo-ncr18650ga-3500mah-high-discharge-flat-top.html
The Hemlock the Conifer tree is just fine however Hemlock toxic killer weed will as the description implies kill. Both plants are totally unrelated. Thanks for watching!
I'm pretty busted up about your passing. I'm having a hard time processing to be honest. You brought me a ton of joy. I know you've fostered a love for the outdoors in everyone who watched your videos. Your positive spirit is both inspiring and contagious. I'll miss you.
He died???
Yeah.. he passed of a heart attack in January.
He can't read this if he's dead
@@ryanwilson8047 Wow, are you autistic? People talk to people who have passed away as a way of processing their grief and sorrow. They know he's not going to read it, they understand the concept of death.
OH YES I CAN!
There is just something about this video that i love, i think i watched it 80-100 times, its a nice survival feeling i think that really excites me from where you put your camp and its getting cold and to lighting the solo stove, just love it man 😊🔥 i have the titan and the campfire myself and love both.
Greetings from Härnösand sweden.
Thanks!
I agree
I just bought one of these solo stove campfires, im going into hiding, i hate the system so this stove is going to boil me litres of water for coffee, washing, cooking epic meals in the middle of nowhere with no batteries required. Awesome bit of gear.
like your style, you bring an enthusiasm unmatched in outdoor vids. I have the Solo Original and Titan, and frequently use them both on canoe trips, but they are fussier than what the Campfire appears as far as gasifying. Were I in the same situation, I would light the fire as you did, but the smaller stoves have trouble gasifying if the fire is not top down over the wood supply as the gases come from the unburned wood, and the wood level needs to stay even or below the top vents. This Campfire model seems to work either way and put out heat, might be all you would need is a windbreak were it windier.
Yes I found the same thing to be true with the smaller wood gas stoves aka the 20 dollar Ebay ones. They burn better if ignited from the top down. Given the ignition method and size of this stove worked it like a traditional fire. Ran great like that. Thanks for the positive comment and your impressions of the Solo original and Titian!
Instablaster.
I'm a city/suburban African American guy who would be nervous as hell out there in the dark woods. I would have a AR15/10mm pistol in one hand and trying to light a fire with the other hand. But I absolutely L💞VE being out in nature walking on trails up and down mountains (obviously during the day 😂). I just subscribed to your channel because your AWES🔥ME and I hope to learn a lot from you. May God bless and protect you brother.
Haha! I can totally relate. One of my friends took a picture of me sleeping on a backpack trip. I had a big knife in one hand and a pistol in the other. The small critters at night seem to move in spurts, so they sound like individual steps of a much larger animal. Also, when I hear something and turn on my flashlight, it hits the first bush and just bounces back--I can't see past the bush, like I could if it were daylight. I got into hammock sleeping (fully enclosed), and that's a REALLY vulnerable feeling. Ultimately, you have to just "give it to God," right? The fun is worth the fear.
"Man avoids freezing to death in the woods by making quartz and steel fire. Succeeds despite not reading stove instructions!" ;) Seems like you saved your bacon both ways, Walker. Good on ya, my friend! That stove looks awesome. I didn't realize that they come in family size. Thanks for the heads up. I appreciate your "I'm stupid but not that stupid!" approach out there. Thanks for sharing!
LOL! Thanks for watching!
What I like in your videos is the positive energy that radiates from you. thumbs up.
Thanks.
@@MegaWoodswalker You're welcome. Greetings from Tunisia.
Great video. I like to see people who camp out in the woods all times of the year.
Thanks for watching!
I have a very similar stove and it is quite the Beast. Too heavy for backpacking, but very nice for camping. During initial testing like you, I've burned quite a bit of wood, charcoal briquettes and miscellaneous Camp debris. I cooked several meals and did a water boil test on it. I kept it stoked until I fell asleep, and the next morning when I took it apart to clean and pack out I couldn't believe that there was only a couple tablespoons of Ash beneath the stove. This is an extremely efficient stove.
I usually can’t watch CZcams videos that take longer than 5 minutes max, but I was riveted by this one! I reckon I’m going to get one of these... love my fires...
Thanks!!!
Thank *you* :)
I had sooner watch a review like this than anything Hollywood is putting out. Great review!
I never slept well on a closed cell foam pad like you did. I was a scoutmaster and with the other leaders, after the scouts all went to sleep, we'd sit around the fire and talk until about 2 AM because that's how tired you'd have to get to sleep on the closed cell foam pad. I started sleeping on a closed cell foam pad in the living room at home every night to get used to it so it wouldn't be so hard to sleep on Scouting campouts. I did get kind of used to it, but still didn't sleep all that great but slept no worse on campouts after that! I also love the Solo stove campfire! So easy to keep a fire going in it! And great quality!
Really enjoyed the video! You have a great personality for making videos! I would have never considered camping without a tent before this. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Good video. I've used the Solo stoves for years now. After using many stoves I've found the Solo stoves are the best, and great customer service.
Thanks for watching and appreciate your insight as a longer term user!
You make roughing it look easy. I look forward to each new video.
Thanks for watching!
I love this dis dude. A true survivalist. Good stuff.
Please do more solo overnighter and that camp stove! Love your videos!
Working on a solo hot tenting video right now for the channel. Also plan on using that stove more as it's really nice. Thanks. I really appreciate it!
Hi I buy this last week. I found the fast boiling very handy on the picket line. We was on strike and there's no hot water for tea coffee, untill they unit behind us opened at 8am. Very kind them.. there's about 85 people. I say 20 wanted a hot drink. Work very well
Thanks for watching!
95 degrees here in Orlando today. I'll have to live vicariously through this overnight you just took! Thanks for the video.
That sounds really hot. I do camp in Florida and once made the mistake during bug season in summer. The Big Cypress wasn't kind. LOL Thanks for watching.
Really liked your video! Funny sense of humor and a great knowledge of the outdoors.
Thanks for watching brother and I appreciate the comment!
I believe with those stoves, you're supposed to put the wood in first, then light the fire from the top.
IMHO that depends. I was running it as a campfire (the basis of my video) most of the night. The top burn thing goes out the window once it gets stoked over and over again. How would I light it from the top over and over aka continuous campfire burn for many hours? Remember for this skills test all I had was a bit of charcloth and a knife so the ignition source was iffy and finite. In any case it seemed to boil and burn great. What did I get? A 4ish minute boil, cooking and hours of burning. Used what I knew would work with the methods employed. Thanks for watching.
I made a HBO stove from an old TV-set
@@whynottalklikeapirat In australia we'd call that a bonfire :)
@@urastus9202 I call it domestic terrorism with snacks :D
Wow, what an awsome video. That food looked delicious. Nothing like being outside enjoying nature and sleeping under the stars. Great stove review as well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!!!!
can't wait for the solo stove bonfire to come out. I've got all three thus far...great products.
I read about that. Looks cool!
A great watch and listen. I love my wood gas stove. The campfire stove certainly looked like it lived up to its name. Thank you for sharing. Happy wandering. Paul :)
Yes it lived up to the campfire name. Thanks for watching!
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Cool video, have loved my good ol Solo Stove for several years now, debating on getting the Campfire. I think your video sealed the deal, thanks!
It is a really nice stove. I like and use it a bunch! Thanks for watching!
Anytime! I subscribed, your videos are a lot of fun! And, well, you just cost me a little under a hundred bucks...haha. Have a good one!
Great video! I’ll be receiving this item tomorrow and was thinking to use it like a campfire as much as for a stove. Glad to see it works well.
This is a great stove. In that video I used it as a camp fire which was started bottom up however as a wood gas stove you can start it from the top down as seen near the end if this video czcams.com/video/gx6Q59m-T7I/video.html which is often preferred for people using it on a single burn unlike what I did which was run it all night. You can also start top down and add wood to keep it going. The larger firebox allows for that. Thanks for watching!
I have been testing Campfire , so far 11 out of 10, gallon paint can lid on cook top , makes more sideways heat. !
Thanks for watching!
I think this should be the right size for my needs. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. It's a really nice stove.
Kudos on the "quartz & steel" test. The stove certainly works well as a nicely contained/controlled campfire. Much more efficient use of the wood supply I bet. Now, we just gotta get you some warmer & waterproof boots, lol. One thing I try to even have in day packs is at least a pair of extra liner socks for just such an event. Getting wet socks and boots off cold feet is a big relief.
I got some nice boots, gaiters etc etc but thought the Merrell hikers would cut it. But I was careless during a stream crossing. LOL! Thanks for watching!
I always have fun watching you
Thank for the positive and like that channel name of yours so subscribed your channel. :)
Good video walker I have the small. Solo stove I'll have to check in on this bigger ones so when my grandson comes along the bigger one would be better
Might get a small in the future as well. Thanks for watching brother!
Great video ! Love your enthusiasm- you could be a younger brother of actor Greg Kinnear! Thanks for sharing- will probably buy the campfire model- already own the single solo and Titan both awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Man I love your enthusiasm, makes me want to go on a camping session with you haha ! I got the solo stove lite for boiling water while having a campfire next to it, perfect systems from this company.
I have the solo titan and love to use it to cook food but I tried to stay warm with it a couple of times and it seemed to little to get the job done. Have been considering getting the campfire to see if that'd keep me warm at night. great video and I love the positive attitude reminds me of me when I'm out in the woods happy as can be cooking on my little stove keep up the good work! Thanks
I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching.
You need something to absorb or re direct the heat
yo woods walker i am a new sub and saw a couple of your video's so far and i have enjoyed them..
i too like to walk in hike/camp with the added technology of modern camping/hiking equipment
thank you for taking the time for your channel
Welcome to the channel and I appreciate the positive comment!
Beautifully done my man. Just a piece of constructive criticism, try not to worry about the camera as much. You already have all the natural talent and knowledge that some of us are striving for. Be you. :)
fantastic review and I cant wait to see more of your vids. overnight are fantastic.
Thanks brother!
Your videos are always spot on.The campfire is a viable overnite ,but is heavy for a trekk.Great tail gatter
Greetings from Singapore!
I just figured out the best hack for quickly getting your fire started. Spread your fire starters around the outside of the chamber. It will quickly heat the air in the outer wall and you’ll get virtually instant gasification.
Thanks for watching!
Pretty cool stove, I'd like to try it out. It's on my gift list so fingers crossed.
I hope Santa is generous to you. I am getting a lump of coal! Just know it. Thanks for watching.
And I'm sure you will happily test that lump of coal to see how it will work as part of a campfire in the woods, how difficult it is to get going and so on. :)
looks great for cooking and keeping warm !
been shopping solo stoves while I wait for sales, I think I will go with the camp fire for its bigger size / easy of fueling
Thanks for watching!
I've had Douglas Fir tea, which is awesome, but never tried hemlock before. Great video, thanks!
One of the best for pine needle (conifer) tea. Thanks for watching!
I have a small bushbuddy and fits my pots as well and álso use a IKEA hobo stove as well..the last is better tot keep warm in winter unlike the gasafiers...anyway most important is you enjoyyy
Thanks for watching!
Good video and demo of the solo stove. From what I've seen these stoves don't produce much heat at the surface around them BUT? If you were to jam a twig with a Y at the top or two twigs in the ground near it, then hang your boots near the stove (close enough to get good heat but far enough not to melt the nylon strings or rubber) you would have dryer boots by morning or sooner. Just a thought.
Thanks for watching!
Great video looks like you had a great time and I really enjoy your video .
Thanks for watching.
At 14:44 I actually looked at my phone sitting on my desk - Then I realized it must be his Notifications Alert chime... Hilarious
He was a great Man.
thanks for testing the stove. your voice is very funny
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Excellent video man!! I love that model model of solo stove. I use it all the time. it is probably the most efficient gasifer i own. I wouldn't call it backpack friendly but it's a great stove regardless. thanks for the video, I thoroughly enjoyed it! (kudos for sticking with the stubborn Flint and Steel.)
Thanks brother. Yea, wild flint and steel can get iffy. Glad it worked! My back up plan was to spin a coal cuz had both the hawk and necker. Or just admit defeat and crack out the PSK stuff. failed before on the channel and will do so again. LOL! Just between us I nicked my finger with the blade. Hands so cold I didn't even feel it till they warmed up. I was happy with the stove and thanks for the positive comments!
Enjoyed that video! Fine looking stove.
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This is such a cool video!!! Thanks Woodswalker!!!
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!
Now, you didn't follow the example of a certain 'survival expert' and actually spend the night at a Motel 6, did you? Kidding - that was a pretty 'hardcore' way of spending the night so I bet it was, as you said, kind of rough. I chuckled when you put the 'conifer not toxic weed' disclaimer on the screen because, even though I know they are different, every time I see a video where a camper/woodsman/bushcrafter is making hemlock tea I can't help but think, "Well, that didn't work out so well for Socrates."
The stove looks interesting, too. I don't own any of these type stoves but one that can double as a sort of substitute for a campfire, in a pinch, sounds pretty useful.
I remember the blueberry pancake debacle. A certain expert was found out staying at a B&B which had the best blueberry pancakes around or so they claimed. This when he was supposed to be in the woods. LOL! Tell you one thing. I am cracking out the tipi for the rest of the winter cuz it is cold! Thanks for looking!
Good review buddy. I have been wanting to see one of those in the field
Thanks for watching brother!
That's a huge stove. I've got the Solo Stove Lite and the Titan. I like the Titan best.
Yes it is big. Thanks for watching!
Yikes, man. I mean this with all sincerity, please think about adding a small magnesium rod and striker to your necklace. A good one is worth many, many fires. I would hate to solve one problem (producing fire) and create a worse problem (nursing a really bad wound) with your specific method and tool. I feel that was an unnecessary demonstrated risk. Thank you for reviewing the stove though as thats what I was looking for. :-)
Interesting. I'm thinking of getting one for car camping with my dog so I don't have to haul in a bunch of wood, just need some heat and ambiance. What did you think of the radiating heat? I know not like a traditional fire but did it take the chill off? Thanks for the review.
It puts off enough heat to take the chill off IMHO. Thanks for watching.
First, I appreciate the time you put into making this video. Second, I appreciate your upbeat attitude. However, something to note, you often repeat a phrase. It's just a habit, but it becomes noticeable after several times. Also, I was buying into the "roughing it" part of the video until your cell phone dinged at 14:45.
Anyway, I was here for the demonstration of the Solo Campfire stove, and though it took 15 minutes to get there, I came away happy. Thanks!
Great bit of kit 👍👍👍
Worked great and thanks for the thumbs up. I appreciate it!
I have been wondering about this for a bit now. Was wondering if it performed as it said... I may have to grab one.
I really did great. Only downside being it's a tad bulky for longer range stuff. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thanks! So were you able to keep the stove going through the night? Doesn't seem possible to fill it up enough to last with a little sleep in between.
No it doesn't have that kinda burn time per stoke. Inside my MSS Gortex bivy was a sleeping bag. A good ground pad and bag is very important IMHO. Thanks for watching.
Another fun to watch informative video bro, thumbs up~John
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great video and nice sleep system.
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For one moment how I really want that socks suddenly catch 🔥
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so it's worth the 20 bucks nice stay safe brother
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As a Solo Campfire owner, I can safely say you probably froze your ask-me-no-questions off and with no sleep. It will cook well but not for keeping you warm. the next move up is a Ranger, but I am curious if it will be enough.
The camp fire stove rocks , I cook and burn half logs
What would you say is the effective range (in feet) of the radiant heat that comes from that little solo stove.
Not looking to cook with it, just trying to keep warm.
All Solo stoves currently on sale till 12/10/18! Woohoo!
I was looking at the smaller once but held off. Now I might bite! Thanks for watching!
@@UnitedStates. I think the Titian is listed for that many however don't own it. Probably good as very happy with my campfire but it's too big for longer range hiking. www.solostove.com/solo-stove-titan
like your show dude!
Thanks for watching.
Me too..hate he's gone
Hey, fun video but hubby and I were wondering how much of that huge stack of wood you collected you actually used. Trying to prep for an emergency in the cold and we are clueless as to how much wood to gather for boiling water like you did and maybe heating some soup. A tomato box full? Five gal bucket full, mix of softwood and oak? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Don't want to waste wood on foolish trials..our property has mostly young trees so not that plentiful of a supply. Thanks much.
My intention was to use the stove as a campfire to test to see if the name would actually hold up in field conditions so I foraged enough wood to burn the stove for hours and hours just like a campfire. I maybe used 1/2 the foraged wood at most for the entire outing. I think a small amount of wood goes a long way and oak is fairly good. These stoves are very efficient. If using one to just cook I would pack the stove with wood first just below the top jets then ignite. So maybe a 1/2 gallon would be enough to cook an entire meal as it boils so fast. I never really qualified the amount as have nearly unlimited amounts. On a side note I bet it would burn wood pellets very good. I have done that would other wood gas stoves but not this one. Thanks for watching!
Great advice, Thanks from both of us :)
I just bought the Solo Campfire stove.
Have you tried using one in a tipi shelter? I’d imagine it will provide a little heat in winter.
Also, who makes the pan worthy of preparing sacred bacon?
Here is the frying pan. Very UL and is a good deal. www.toaksoutdoor.com/products/pan?variant=32749165382 Yes I do hot tenting. Here is my last outing. czcams.com/video/4PdpU9pe27I/video.html
Thank you.
a regular fire with rocks and a fire reflector would have been the ticket. that stove is a fast burner.
Yes a regular campfire fire and reflector would have been better for heating application. Better yet would be my hot tent with wood stove. Thanks for watching!
Great video. We are teardrop campers, were looking between this one or the Ranger. Seems a one in between would be fantastic, but the Ranger looks like it will win. I was nervous that you did not have water near you when you were starting the fire.
I have two full 34 oz canteens of water on me. Also that time of the year the ground and everything on it is basically soaked and or frozen. The ranger looks really nice though don't own it.
Dude, first time watching your video. Love your style. Been looking at the solo stove for a while now… decide not to buy based on your video. I need a lot more practice to use this to cook and control the flames… thanks plenty!
Did you lead instructions?
Put woods in tightly first,then fire on the top right?
I was using traditional flint and steel with natural materials foraged on site with an improvised striker aka sharp knife so didn't see instructions for that from the maker. I needed to blow the tinder bundle into flames then added natural foraged hydrocarbon rich tinder aka the Birch bark to grow the fire. At the same time as having freezing hands. An iffy thing at best so did it the way I knew the firecraft part would work. Remember I am actually out in the cold woods. Not my back yard or driveway as is common on CZcams. So I wasn't going to risk anything. Only enough cedar bark for one shot (but did have stuff in the PSK. I had some effort invested in the firecraft practice). Also I knew this type of stove would still work no matter what. And guess what? It did work just fine. Thanks for watching.
I love this guy but I wish he would stop camping in my garden. He's driving the dogs crazy 😅😅😅
LOL! Thanks for watching!
Thankyou. I like your style
You're in!
Awesome video bro!
Thanks brother!
How hot does the outside get, how long does it take to cool down after use, let's say 3 hrs ? Thanks
I actually just used it for a video which will be uploaded in a few days. It's in the 20's F but was cool enough to move in 20 to 30 minutes. Maybe sooner. Lots of surface area to radiate the heat away fast. Thanks for watching!
Great video really liked the review and your energy ! Enjoyed!
ATB John
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Hello from Scotland. Great videos, keep up the good work :) I wondered if you thought this stove would work inside a tipi tent? I'm thinking it might be a good option instead of a box stove. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks.
I would recommend against unvented flames in a Tipi unless made for such a thing.They do make some which are ground fire compatible however I never used one. Thanks for watching!
If you place an infrared heating cover in top of stove you will get radiant heating during the night.
google brs-24-far-infrared-heating-cover-camping-stove-cover
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Where you can find it?
awesome video dude keep it up and stay safe from uk
Brilliant vid
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£130 English pounds is a bit expensive for what it is ...excellent fire stove pit ...doesn't pack down any smaller than it is , I've seen you use them cheap Chinese fire pit stoves to just the same effect, if not better
I did a review of those as well and they're great. This is much bigger. That said 130 English pounds is what? 175 bucks? I didn't pay that. I got two for 109 dollars during a Black Friday sale. I totally agree that's too much money. Thanks for watching.
Great job.
Thanks brother.
Super Video und geiler Solo Stove.
Good video
I thought with gassifier stoves you burn the material from the TOP DOWN and not start them from the bottom?
Thatll work well in a large tipi
So long as it was designed open fire aka actual ventilation. Thanks for watching!
Great video
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Great video. I just subscribed
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Love it! All of it...!
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New Sub loving your channel thanks for sharing your adventure with us 👈❄☃👍
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you need to compare the solo stove to the cheap $20 china version and to the core 4 or core M4 :)
That's a great idea though I think this stove is too large for a direct comparison. But a twig stove comparison video sounds like a fine idea.
NO side heat. All on top i'm guessing.
can you use wood pellets in thise stove?
Great Video! What was all your gear that night to camp?
Yes and thanks for watching! Forgot to add I camped with a USGI bivy sack, sleeping bag, therma rest pad, short downmat, GSI SS kettle and armytek wizard XHP-50 headlamp.
I bought the army tec wizard, it's nice. what do you know about IMR batteries?
I purchased a second wizard as it was so good! My preferred batteries for it are the following. I have no connection to the seller beyond being a customer and trusting them. Be careful buying lithium ion on Ebay etc. Buy from trusted sellers.
Protected with high drain.
www.illumn.com/batteries-chargers-and-powerpax-carriers/18650-keeppower-3500mah-sanyo-ncr18650ga-protected-button-top.html
Unprotected with high drain.
www.illumn.com/batteries-chargers-and-powerpax-carriers/18650-sanyo-ncr18650ga-3500mah-high-discharge-flat-top.html
I enjoy better snow tent with a stove thing cause I'm in Florida it never snows here.
What's up with hemlock tea? Isn't hemlock poisonous?
The Hemlock the Conifer tree is just fine however Hemlock toxic killer weed will as the description implies kill. Both plants are totally unrelated. Thanks for watching!