This Japanese Stove is REALLY Different! - The Unique SOTO ST-310 Stove
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- If you have been with the channel for a while now, then you know that I am a big fan of the Japanese company SOTO; they have a presence in the USA but where they are very popular is in Japan. While they do offer some products in the US, they don’t offer all that they make.
Over the years I have been importing the products that aren’t readily available here in the States and i have to say; they have been incredible so far!
The Cassette stove ST-320 that I reviewed some time back continues to be one of the most unique and fun to use stoves that I have ever tested and in fact, it is one my favorite products I have ever tested.
Make sure to check out my review of that highly unique stove.
This is the Soto ST-310 stove, it runs off of Butane and it too is a unique stove system that I figured you all would be interested in just as much as I am.
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SOTO Regulator Stove ST-310MT
What it is : If you have been with the channel for a while now, then you know that I am a big fan of the Japanese company SOTO; they have a presence in the USA but where they are very popular is in Japan. While they do offer some products in the US, they don’t offer all that they make.
Over the years I have been importing the products that aren’t readily available here in the States and i have to say; they have been incredible so far!
The Cassette stove ST-320 that I reviewed some time back continues to be one of the most unique and fun to use stoves that I have ever tested and in fact, it is one my favorite products I have ever tested.
Make sure to check out my review of that highly unique stove.
This is the Soto ST-310 stove, it runs off of Butane and it too is a unique stove system that I figured you all would be interested in….just as much as I am.
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Versions : There is a silver and a black version of this stove - the black version tends to be more expensive
Price : The Silver Version can be imported for around $85. Here is some good news; this can be purchased on Amazon - there is a seller who has imported it!
The black version runs around $115 - $130 to import and I was only able to find it on eBay.
Dimensions setup :
Stands 4.5” tall
5.5 x 5.5 at the base
Each leg is only 2” apart so any size pot/pan/cup can be used.
Dimensions folded :
4.5” tall
5.5” long
2.5” thick
Materials : Stainless steel
BTU’s : If I did the conversion correctly, this stove is right at 10,000BUT’s
According to Soto, this stove is best used in temps down to 40f.
Weight :
Stove : 11.6oz
Stove plus Storage Bag : 12oz
Stove plus full can of Butane : 1lb 7.4oz
Features :
Legs that unfold and lock into place.
Built in Piezo Ignitor
Heat shield over gas canister
Micro regulator assists with keeping a constant pressure even as the fuel in the canister is being depleted.
Accessories : SOTO makes a number of products that one can get to customize their ST-310 stoves. One such accessory are silicone non-slip tube covers.
The company also makes an ignition assist lever which makes it easier to get to the Ignitor.
A burner pad can also be purchased for this stove that includes a windscreen.
There are at least 2 carry cases available as well.
It doesn’t stop there; there are tables which integrate with the stove that are pretty cool as well. I ordered one of these and it should be here soon.
Boil Test Time :
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Observations So Far :
Impressive build quality
Unique design -
Large burner head
While not the lightest stove, it’s lighter than what you would expect.
Ignitor has always worked, hasn’t let me down so far.
Good adjuster - right amount of tension.
Exceptionally stable cooking platform
Can easily be used with smaller pots, pans and cups or larger ones.
As-is, no wind protection
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My buddy has one of those stoves, he calls it the spider rocket lol! I borrowed it to go camping at red rock canyon in Vegas and it was an amazing little stove! Heats very quickly.
Did you see any great khans while you was at red rock canyon?
@@cuckertarlson3329 no that was my first time there and didn't actually know about those until the day I was leaving, hopefully next time.
In Hong Kong, nearly 9 out of 10 campers use this stove. It seems quite expansive to get it to USA as the average price for it in Hong Kong is around USD$60-70, ofc the black version is also more expansive here.
Btw love your contents, been watching for a year, keep it up Luke!! Thanks for keeping us away from all the bs biased vids 🤞🏻
🤣🤣🤣👍
Fun fact, Soto means "outside". However it's pronounced "soto", not "soe-toe". Those butane cans are extremely cheap and widely available in Japan, they are used even in homes for cooking certain dishes right at the dining table, like nabe and shabu-shabu.
Sot-to?
Actually this stove is a must-have and very popular among the Asia market, it is usually the first stove recommended due to its great performance in most temperature/altitude (thanks to the micro-regulator), as well as the butane gas cannisters being much cheaper than propane fuel😉
This stove is quite good but it has a risk, which is the gas tank exploding, if you cook a large pot and the heat will blow down on the gas tank.
This risk will no longer exist if you use a new gas tank, but if you use an old gas tank (refill it many times), it will be very risky.
But no matter what, a gas stove with a cord to keep a distance from the gas tank always brings great peace of mind.
I use a Chinese stove with a wire attached to a butane gas tank. I can even cook a 5kg pot without any problem.
The long cord makes me feel very secure, even if the stove frame breaks because the pot is too heavy, there will be no problem, but if you use that SOTO stove and use a pot that is too large, it will be a problem.
@@aywithbeard yup, just a difference in camping style, usually we carry light and this stove is perfect for pots between 500-700ml. If you want sth for group of people or other camping styles such as bushcrafting definitely pick sth else. p.s. this stove is known for its stability when using butane gas cannisters compared to other chinese branded ones.
Soto should sponsor you with all the good reviews you do for them. You explain the good the bad and the ugly if any.
That's why we watch TODGR!!! No sponsorships accepted!! He's honest and objective because he's not sponsored!!! Agenda free reviews and we respect him more for it!!!
@@MegaCocobaby you obviously have not been watching this channel for long....he receives some from patreon and CZcams pays him for views/comments/likes and other kickbacks. There's a Lot of people who have quite the 9-5 to make CZcams videos and aren't sponsored. He even thanks his patreon supporters in his videos. He's been what seems kinda honest to me but he could be an act like others......he also probably sells most of what he doesn't use after the reviews too.
@@MegaCocobaby bro if you knew even 10% of what you assume you know about me you'd realize you wasted a good bit of your time on the lengthy response and I won't privilege you with the investment of my time any longer. I bid you farewell and good day but you are not worth wasting my time on.
@@MegaCocobaby because some people work hard for the things they want. Not everyone is poor and lazy..
About the wind-ring-thingy, just in case that you haven’t get it, Asian outdoor community found out you may able to fit a cookie cutter ring on it.
What a Cinderella fit (find a fit of it in things nowhere near the category)
Soto Labo means "outside lab" in Japanese. Cool company.
Thanks Luke for another unbiased and honest review.
Thanks for doing these reviews! Really in joy and trust your videos.
Seeing lots more of these around lately, great review!
It’s not only a cool design but very practical and the quality is a big plus, I may get one of these for the warmer months
Have several of these stoves. I love them!! Great review Luke!
The Japanese tend to value craftsmanship from what I have seen.
Thanks for this great information about a sweet set of products.
Soto also make an interesting range of butane gas lanterns. One of them is similar to the stove featured in this video, and even has a micro regulator - a very rare feature for a lantern.
I've been using a Gas One single burner for simple meals, coffee and hot tea; a Coleman double burner for larger meals. As a van lifer I would like to get one of the Soto models and try it out. The aforementioned stoves are bulky thereby consuming too much space, a valuable asset in my cargo van. Even two Soto's would take up less space than my Coleman double burner. Great review, Luke!
Love the honest review! Subscribed!
Thank you for this review! Very interesting. We are usually very impressed with Japanese design and innovation, quality. Great option.
a very interesting stove. I like the overall design of the stove. I like your Honest reviews
Love this stove which I bought after watching this review. Thanks.
I might mention that during the summer you can get a foam can cooler at Family Dollar that fits pop cans, cups with a cup holder sized bottom, and the 8 oz butane canisters. These will greatly stabilize your stove or lantern if you're using butane with an adaptor on an isobutane stove. They are bulky but weigh next to nothing.
I love your reviews on your channel
Awesome stove. Great Review. Thanks Brother Luke for teaching us So Much over these years. Hot Cacao time. Cheers Brother!
Soto products are worth the price. Excellent design and craftsmanship
Yes seen this one in your Video ! year this is a real Firedragon like this desing !Thx Luke
Thank you for making me aware of Soto.
I have the original silver version of this stove and I love it. And I really don’t mind hauling these butane canisters in my pack. I can buy these 8oz canisters for about $1.30 each at local Asian markets around here. They’re waaay cheaper than iso butane canisters. Great review, btw!
Yep, I can get the cans at my local Japanese store here in Southern California for about the same price.
I see there is a plate that keeps can clear of fame....thanks, Luke . I really enjoy your videos and reviews. Great, thanks for your help and advice. Send love to the family. I got mine great deal. Jim
It looks like you can actually fashion a very lightweight simple windscreen through it attached to the legs using a disposable aluminum roasting pan
Little heavy but looks like a high performer and the size can also be used for car camping eliminates my big campsite stove so win win.another honest review thanks luke
I have a ST320 and i feel a little overweight (and not suitable for large size cooking stuff)
so i took a windmaster last year
both of them are good product, i love them.
Best stove I ever had 😊
Another great review.
I love SOTO! Great products and I like that they're made in Japan rather than China.
Why is that important?
@@yetidodger6650 Why is what important? Being made in Japan? Umm, gee, better quality. Innovation. Not produced in a Communist country. You know, important things like that.
@@yetidodger6650 This will become much clearer to you over the coming years. Yes China is not our friend and many issues our coming down the road relying on China for our goods. Also the are expanding their power and drastically increasing their military spending. They are doing this for a reason. They are buddies with Putin. Do you need more reasons?
Ooo, China is burning more coal than the rest of the world combined, and increasing its use. Striping the oceans of fish. No freedom of speech. No freedom of religion. Sending Uighur and Tibetan children to special boarding schools, to remove their cultures. The CCP promised to build 3000 nukes.
The Chinese people are fine. Their communist government is doing what it can, to undermine our western democracies.
@@yetidodger6650 because japan makes well thought out, high quality products made to last and china makes cheapest and lowest quality garbage you can get.
I love soto products as well. I have a butane lighter torch with an extendable cylinder to give it an extended reach. Genius.
Very nice, I'm interested in that stove. Waiting for your indepth review
I just bought this in Black with the optional accessory through Amazon Japan. Shipped to Canada in a few days and was much less expensive than EBay. I do notice you really need to crank open the gas 3 or 4 times before you hear any come out. Seems like a really cool stove. Beautiful too. All the Japanese/Korean CZcams camping channels feature this.
I have seen this on some of the Korean camping videos and they work really well.
Hi Luke,
Awesome first look as always. Will you be adding the ignition assist lever? That could be a good addition to the kit. Also will you be adding the carrying case, it would be interesting to see how much space it would consume along with the other accessories.
As always great stuff. See you on the next one.
Nice review of the ST-310MT stove. I’d love to see your review of the Soto Amicus stove. It’s the little brother of the Windmaster and the one I use. It seems to check all the boxes for a light, compact backpacking stove.
Aw yeah! I saw this coming with that tease the last time!
Looks very stable, quick set up, seemed like a quick boil time. Not for ultralight hiking/camping but not too too heavy either. A bit pricy but if the quality is there, I like it a lot.
Stove looks very cool. I just received my Esbit medium stove can't wait to use it next week. Luke how's the cabin build coming along??? Be safe my friend ✌️
I love the soto windmaster!!!
Soto Muka. I imported one this winter after my old Primus stove failed and almost set me on fire. Luckily I got just a few blisters only. I LOVE THE MUKA!!
You can go ahead and say it Luke, don't be shy, Soto belongs to the Hilleberg and Fjallraven level of quality gear. Thanks again for putting in the work to check these things out for us all. 😊
Hi @TheOutdoorGearReview! Love the channel. You have definitely gotten me into SOTO stuff for sure. Any plans to import and review the SOTO Stormbreaker stove?
Great show of the stove.
Very cool stove.
Another great review. - can you also provide some commentary and comparison to burn time available with the butane canister?
SOTO....yep! Quality....yep! Spendy....yep!....Available....??? Great gear, no cons other than the "cassette" gas canister. With the right adapter and hose, this easily becomes a remote canister stove. Amazon sells the adapters and hoses. Silicone fuel tubing and aquarium tubing can be used for the leg insulators. Nice one Luke👌
Thank you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I have one. Love it.
Pretty cool looking stove. Looks like its made of very good parts and will last for a long long time.
Awesome stove .
Soto is one of the Asian companies that make butane can stoves. This makes a lot of sense since many of us use larger butane stoves when car camping, which allows us to consolidate to one fuel source for car camping and backpacking.
SOTO is Quality, my MSR Pocket Rocket kinda wore out (which was great as well) and have been enjoying the SOTO windmaster ever since, its expensive but the price is definitely Justified!
Oh yea, don't forget the SOTO Helix coffee filter holder, its the absolute best haha.
Pretty sweet stove
Nice video 👍
I have a Windmaster. Bomb proof. Soto seems like a great company.
I bought mine years ago and it is a special edition. It have realtree pattern on the windshield and black Leg support. Sadly it is not made of stainless steel. The legs were rust. You don't to buy the specific windscreen. I am not sure whether is 50 or 60mm cicrle cookie cutter can act as windscreen. You can find this video on this topic at YT. There is a new version coming with built-in windscreen like other Soto gas stove.
Cool a little heavy for backpacking but nice for a base camp setup.
YA!!! Not sure why I look forward to your video's but I do lol.
4:00 surely a regulator can only help to reduce the pressure when you've got a full can making your cooking times more consistent by reducing initial performance. When you're nearly out of gas it can't increase the pressure... 🙏
My entire stove and pot setup is less than half a pound. Alcohol stove, made from just literally cutting the bottom off a red bull can, a rabbit wire pot stand, aluminum flashing windscreen, snowpeak 600(?) Pot. I usually just make soup or potatoes in it, but for one person it's ultralight and easy to clean. Boils 1c water in under 4m. Really good setup, I highly advise trying it out.
You forgot to mention the Soto Fusion Trek. I saw you make a video of that stove also.
Perhaps you have already done it and I just haven't seen it yet. But have you done a comparison and breakdown on the different types of stove fuels? butane, isobutane, white gas, propane, alcohol etc. The pros and cons of each.
I use a cheap butane canister stove because the canisters are so. much cheaper than the CampingGaz/Coleman type units. I also have several of the larger 'suitcase' stoves I take car camping or the wife uses to cook her fish outdoors. It would be great to see you do a head to head comparo between the Soto and a Coleman gas stove of similar cost, weight etc.
Nice feature to regulate pressure. And easy to cut a wind screen out of an aluminum foil baking pan.
One thing I dislike about some of Soto's pots is they don't have integrated handles. They include the pot grabber/lifter. That's just one more thing to keep up with in the field.
Hi Luke, can you make a video comparing st 310 and st 340? Many thanks!
Soto is amazing. I want one of those G-stoves, but I'll have to take out a 2nd mortgage to afford one
That jacket look so damn good
I own & use the Soto Windmaster - a product that is superb in every way. Soto is KNOWN for making "Quality" products that are well worth their price.
I want to buy a set of O-Rings for my stove to have for that just-in-case situation. They sent them to me, no charge.
I've NOT had any issues with my stove's igniter. It works. And the Soto Windmaster "regulators" does, in fact, allow me to regulate the heat output from a full canister until it is empty. Soto was THE FIRST to design & manufacture a "regulator" for canister stoves & they got it RIGHT. All other regulators are less-than, Chinese copycats.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
You will have to test the new pathfinder multi fuel stove system.
David Canterburry stuff are awesome.
I've been wanting this stove! I have it in my amazon cart but been waiting for the black version. Save money on the butane
Try Amazon Japan. That’s how I imported itZ in black colour
Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your equipment and adventures
I was gonna buy this one, but i found another japanese product that works exactly the same in a outdoor store when i visited japan..but it collapse into 2 parts (sold separately for titanium type), so its compatible with the long fuel canister and the weird short chubby fuel canister
Great looking stove. One question as far as the wind screen goes. Would something like a tuna fish can work. Not sure what diameter of the burner is.
the pressure depends only on the temperature, but the cylinder becomes cold because of the required heat of evaporation and thus the pressure drops. The only remedy is to remove the insulation so that heat can flow in from the outside air.
i have a similar stove and a small heater that both use this cartridge. the gas is butane.
Cool!
Can you do a review on those hub style deer blinds from Rhino or Primos? Thank you my friend😎
ST-340 came out recently.
Thinking in really cold weather, could you maybe remove the heatshield, so you can use the heat to heat canister up a bit?
Looks awesome but butane is bad at low temps. Be advised.
Very nice stove but will it work as well as MSR stoves
Can you review the condor medium assault pack
REI now carries this Gem, the stainless color one, for $59.99 :)
Luke, any link on the canister cover?
How did you order the Soto Labo gas canister cover? Ebay prices seem way out of reasonable.
I have this stove and an aluminum table made for this stove. It’s a great kit!
REI sells the Soto Amicus isobutane stove with a 2 pot aluminum cookset for $45, the best stove deal out there in my opinion. The Amicus is a smaller, cheaper, and lighter version of the Windmaster. You should check it out.
you can make the windmaster light with the triflex stand...but I dislike that it comes in 2 seperate pieces
I got this deal at REI last year and have been very pleased. Less expensive than the MSR Pocketrocket as well.
@@maggiewagmore8778 I have a Pocket rocket 2 and it's really nice but I prefer the Amicus due to wind resistance and fire control. It's quieter and has a broader flame so less of a blowtorch.
I have this stove and a supply of the Gas One Butane Fuel canisters. Is there a safe hose option to connect them rather that directly screwing the cannister onto the stove? If there is, if you could share a link, that would be awesome. Thank you.
I noticed the price of iso/butane canisters has gone up $1 each at my local REI for both the 110 and 220g canisters after remaining stable for the past 10 years. I don’t have any pure butane stoves, but it might be time to consider a more economical fuel especially if weight and packability aren’t issues.
The butane cannister 12 pack I bought a year ago for $24 is now $49.
Wow the butane has doubled in price, the MSR etc iso/butane canisters haven’t gone up that much-yet. I bought about 20 of the 220g canisters before the price went up. BTW I paid $5.34/gal for regular gas at an Arco station here in Northern California. Premium is over $6/gal at Chevron type stations.
Luke.. Is it safe to use indoors and how long will the canister fuel last? Thanks for the info.
How long any fuel canister fuel is difficult to measure/quantify, simply because there are so many variables, like wind speed, wind temperature, water temperature, altitude, the quantity of water or food being heated.
Will it handle a 6” or 8” skillet since you shouldn’t extend past the heat shield?
Soto makes quality gear. This stove is cool, but a bit bulky and heavy. For my needs, I don't see any advantage over the Amicus I use, which can be had for about half the price. I buy isobutane cans for a couple bucks each, and refill my canisters, so it's pretty economical.
Which do you think is better? 310 or windmaster
Where can I purchase the canister cover? I just bought the stove and would love a cover for it too!
Any Soto accessories to convert this stove to a remote cannister stove or can you tell if connections are of a standard nature that aftermarket accessories would be available to convert it to a remote cannister stove? Thanks.