One thing Jason did not mention is that this type of burn system will NOT meet national western forest burn restrictions requirements to have a fire. Another issue is that sitting around it you will not feel heat such as on a cold night, to feel heat you need to stand. We all need to support the handful of content creators like Jason that present honest reviews such as this. Besides... that Daisy is a snuggle bug 😊
@nogrey
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Thanks. I love my 2.0! You really cover all the important aspects of the solo stove.
@bajahank1
2 жыл бұрын
Always like your honest review on the stuff you actually use. Thanks, I think I'll go with the pop-up fire pit.
@Kathy_Is_Blessed
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review… Thank you for your honest opinions. (Hi Daisy!🧡)
@lessiewood5812
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honesty.
@fwdadventuresza254
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and valid points.. Agree with the size issue 👍🏻
@rshutterbug47
Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks for the info.
@jasonbirch1182
Жыл бұрын
Cool. Super easy to make a drum into something like this if you are crafty.
@MurCurieux
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@bikereagl
2 жыл бұрын
Have a Bonfire (stays home) and a Ranger (goes with me camping). Love em both. Especially being able to have a campfire in the rain...Set up your awning and the Ranger just a foot outside...enjoy. It will burn till the fuel is exhausted, no matter how heavy the rain.
@davidcolinstillman5585
2 жыл бұрын
HI JASON 👋 THANK YOU 🙏 BE SAFE !
@johnhuff393
2 жыл бұрын
Good evening from Godley Texas , excellent review. 😎 Too big for my truck camper.
@MessyJesss
2 жыл бұрын
They have different sizes👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I want to love the Solo Stove but too big for transporting in my van
@conniewaite1371
2 жыл бұрын
Good review
@ronthompson2366
2 жыл бұрын
Great information 👍... I don't like the fact you can't feel the heat coming off it. Also that you have to let it cool completely. Before you can move it.
@ineedabot8139
9 ай бұрын
I like the uncle Rico van
@kentpublic
2 жыл бұрын
I have the heat deflector, and it works well. We can now sit farther away from the Solostove and feel the heat hitting our legs and flowing up our torso. More people can sit around the firepit and feel the heat. We had 3 Solostove going over Memorial Day weekend, and sitting equidistant from a Bonfire and a Bonfire w/deflector, you could definitely feel the difference in lateral heat output. Putting your hand above the heat deflector, you don’t feel the blast furnace that you do without the heat deflector. I agree the bulk is a problem. I strap it to one corner of my Frontrunner rack and fill it with stuff like wood and green propane tanks. The heat deflector is massive and a pain to pack too. For a 4-day family car camping trip, it’s great. For overlanding, too bulky. I won’t use the Bonfire without the heat deflector. I have the Popup Firepit and that thing is so compact that it lives in my SUV full time. We just used it for cooking at a multi-day Girl Scout summer camp. I like the fact that you can “see” the fire on the Popup firepit, and it definitely burns better than a normal ground fire thanks to the stainless steel mesh.
@davechristensen3167
2 жыл бұрын
Made a comment without reading the comments thinking the Pop Up Pit would be your go to. I agree and I use a little propane campfire when rv camping. But do a lot of river trips and the Pop Up Pit has taken over. I have a old style NRS fire pan that I never used and can’t sell it even at a discount.
@silentsam5527
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review - pros, cons, and best applications -of that model. Yeah you never know what is in a fire ring you'd potentially be exposed to. My first impression was where you going to put it. Most reviews I see are poor at best. I live in a RV and it would be tight in my garage area. The plus would be packing it with misc. Items when traveling. Enjoy your channel Jason, top notch content. Give Ms Daisy a hug for me. Just put my 14 yo Border Collie down Monday - broken heart right now.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed the review but sorry you lost your dog. That is never easy.
@mtfreeman800
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. My main problem with solo stoves in general is not the heat efficiency but how darn fast they eat wood, on top of size, non portability, and even practical use for actual warmth and cooking. Just way too expensive and cost way too much in wood resources for a light show with little practical use, better to get a winnerwell type pit and place a wind screen. Now the solo twig stoves for boiling water, score, that efficiency really excels for that. Just my very humble opinion. As I said great video.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the Winnerwell. I checked out there website. I will have to do a hard pass on that pit. I learned from using a Snowpeak that I do not like diamond shaped fire pits. I will stick with my Pop up pit its still my favorite.
@wildernessrecon
2 жыл бұрын
Have a washer machine drum and it actually burns much cleaner with less smoke than our solo stove, everyone likes it better being single wall it gives off great heat sitting next to it and actually keeps you warm so you don’t need a blanket sitting next to the drum like you do with the solo stove. 😂
@SoloHiker1
2 жыл бұрын
And I'm sure it doesn't look ghetto one bit...lol.
@ckhaira
Жыл бұрын
@@SoloHiker1 Everyone in this Westernized world always worried about what they look like lol. No one knows what's going on. Just do you.
@davidfessel3824
2 жыл бұрын
Jason, I actually bought a Solostove based on one of your videos a couple of years ago. I got the Ranger model and absolutely love it. They do take a little packing space but I feel the benefits out weigh the cons. My Dutch oven packs inside along with some of my fire items. Used to carry a steel tripod but my bushcraft skills have improved it’s no longer needed. And another benefit of a solo stove is when it is blistering cold, they generate so much heat that you can use your tarp skills to have a fairly comfortable common area. Also, as the name says, they are great stoves. Did I mention we got the Bonfire and all the accessories for our wedding party 2 years ago. Seared steaks right on the spark arrestor.
@scottymac5174
2 жыл бұрын
My brother and friends started doing the washing machine tub twenty years ago. Yes, it can be improved upon. But its cheap!
@sierramantrvlnus
2 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@markhenry2826
2 жыл бұрын
Well done…
@twodummiesdigginandadventu2947
2 жыл бұрын
Sure glad you spoke up about the pop up fire pit, I purchased one a year ago due to a video you done on them, totally convinced me, and it has been absolutely perfect!!! We use it backyard as well as camping traveling,I think it’s the best!! Great video tho, thanks for what you do, hrs of quality entertainment 👍👍👍
@pstylz420
2 жыл бұрын
You can use the deflector shield which is an add on to throw heat back down towards your feet.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
more stuff making it even more impractical. I will stick with my pop up pit
@conniewaite1371
2 жыл бұрын
Think I like the triangle style that slips together yet folds flat to store
@NotARealChef
2 жыл бұрын
You should check out the solo stove ranger, much smaller for transporting. Also the heat deflector either the one they sell or diy, as well as the grill attachment. This would address some of your major cons, as it will direct heat outwards and down, ranger is much smaller and perfect for smaller gatherings. A grill attachment adding a grill or scottle on top of the deflector legs will make it multi use.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Too many pieces to make it work, its just not worth it to me.
@davidfessel3824
2 жыл бұрын
Jim, get the spark arestor kit. Usually find them on sale. They are great because you can wood that’s more sappy so the coals stay in the stove and you get a cook surface. I usually only have a cast iron skillet and Dutch oven and control heat with amount of wood and cook time. I also have this for our Bonfire
@marek199
2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@nofear2trek
2 жыл бұрын
Nice seeing new toys to use in the outdoors. This devise seems perfect for larger RV’ers that spend every evening socializing around a campfire, not necessarily for heat but to stare at the flames. Trying to get them to use something like this, that effectively minimizes smoke into the air, would be wonderful. Fair Winds.
@bobbysnow5478
2 жыл бұрын
Love my campfire…I put it out before bed ..or not having one….but can’t stand everyone else’s in campgrounds way too much smoke! Making camping undesirable
@thecocooreo
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I have 1.0, waiting for 3.0 as not being able to complete clean out the 2.0 is no go for me!
@ronthompson2366
2 жыл бұрын
The one important comment on this post. Is to educate the public... and with the popularity of the Overlanding community and the Overlanding Expo's now making a market spotlight. Is good campfire ethics.... something that used to be taught years ago [50's and 60's] when I was a kid and camping was almost a way of life. Plus big RV's were virtually nonexistent and we had canvas tents. So a campfire was the source of cooking and heating and social gathering. But we took it for granted. You cleared an area and then dug a small pit and berm plus gathered rocks to form the firepit and keep it from spreading. You always kept a bucket or pot of water and camp shovel next to or very close to put out the fire. When you left the fire was properly put out and buried and cleaned up as if it was never there. Sadly our habits have declined in our ethics of how well we clean up our campsites to leave for others to enjoy. I hate to say it but even the use of big RV'S. Have made campers lazy and the teachings of good campfire ethics are going away. Same with campsite ethics. So yeah hopefully [and it is good to see] with the new growth in Overlanding. Getting back into the great outdoors and the experience of camping and enjoying a nice relaxing campfire. Those teachings will make a come back. There is just something special about placing a grill over a corner of the fire and cooking a meal and having a good pot of coffee off to the side of the fire [camp coffee/cowboy coffee]. Who needs those fancy coffee makers... best coffee ever ! Plus a good fire will make less smoke and burn efficiently through the night. Providing comfort, and ambiance as well as a great meal and cup of coffee. 😎👍
@NarleyAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@dickvankoughnett2331
2 жыл бұрын
Good review , too big too much space for me . Also my thinking right now is 500 bucks for a stove or 500 for gas to get out and travel . Thanks Jason . Also consider a small duel sport motorcycle for adventure. I recently purchased a Honda CRF 300L. So 400 kilometers in my H3 cost about 150 dollars for gas ( Canada ) the motorbike is 18 dollars for 400 kilometers.
@0HARE
Жыл бұрын
Same here. I bought a 2021 Honda CRF300 Rally. What an excellent bike for adventuring!
@dickvankoughnett2331
Жыл бұрын
@@0HARE Yes ,I have been riding for 53 years and this is the smoothest clutch and transmission I have ever had . Sort of wish I had got a Rally ,needing gas every 165 kilometers is a bit annoying .
@stanbyme7874
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the Ranger for my Subaru Crosstrek. Got in 2019. Was in accident, then Covid. Live in Oregon. No fires. Thus I have a very, in my opinion, expensive brand new fire pit. Heading out for 6 months. Just can’t justify space for a pretty candle. REI Anniversary sale had the tripod that would make it more useful, but again, more stuff. So back to storage it goes!
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
I have seen the Ranger in action still more bulk than I want to carry
@genxiong2695
2 жыл бұрын
In terms of efficient heat dissipation within a small perimeter, I can guarantee the Solo stove is no match for your regular washing machine drum. Bottom line, if heat and warmth is what you are after just do the hobo way and get yourself a washing machine drum. If you disagree, the only way is to test it out yourself. Ask me if I know. I'm not trying to bash the Solo stove but really it's just a big double layer tin can IMHO. Looks nice with fire on top for show but that's it folks! Great video!
@ShardstapoRotmg
9 ай бұрын
I wonder if you could vacuum out the ash and debris that gets stuck in the nooks? And I just ordered one, I like using pressed logs for my fires and im excited to try them in my solo stove when it hets here.
@samstellastephen
Жыл бұрын
I was hoping for an actual comparison
@drumteacher43
Жыл бұрын
Nice review, very informative but, I disagree that’s it’s to big and bulky for camping. I use it camping often. Not when I go backwoods or wild camping but at an actual campground that I didn’t have to hike into it’s great.
@Rocki5pr
Жыл бұрын
I may have missed it; ... but since you brought it up, how are you supposed to put the Solo Stove out without water? Nine times out of ten, I'm there until the fire is almost completely out; but that tenth time I would want/need the fire out because I'm not going to be available to watch for ???
@LimitlessOverland
2 жыл бұрын
The solostove is pretty cool but it is rather large. Trying to keep gear consolidated to a minimum. Wouldn’t mind this in my backyard tho!
@danyancey
Жыл бұрын
They make like 4-5 sizes all the way down to a table top version
@LimitlessOverland
Жыл бұрын
@@danyancey Costco is having a pretty sweet deal on these things right now too. Might have to snag one up
@stevehori673
2 жыл бұрын
Another Pro for the Solo Stove is you don't have to mess with poking the fire to keep it going. When the fire starts getting low I can just throw one piece of wood in and it will start burning unlike the traditional fire pit where you need 3 pieces of wood to keep it going. That being said I've switched to a propane fire box because you can't have a real fire in California anyway. I do use my Solo stove in the back yard when we want to roast marshmallows.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Yep I think its great for the backyard and it does burn efficiently.
@williamfuller2389
2 жыл бұрын
You can store firewood or pre cut kindling inside while transporting to better utilizing the space. Solo stove make a grilling cone you can use with a Skottle or grate. I don't care for the Cast Iron grate they provide. Too heavy, too hard to cook on. Also, they have a heat deflector to better disperse the heat.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like more stuff, making it even more impractical. 🤔
@williamfuller2389
2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimalOutdoors With the current state of Fire Bans, the point is moot
@danyancey
Жыл бұрын
@@PrimalOutdoors it's actually quite practical for people that use them 4-5nights a week on their deck/patio. Doesn't turn to rusty shit metal after 2 burn like most of the store bought fire pits. Can cook on. O and doesn't look like shit rusty metal.
@Yodie208
Жыл бұрын
The solo Stove is built on the concept of an Updraft Gasifier
@metaglypto
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I am considering one for the house for when we have company, but all my camping is out of the back of my pickup, so space is at a real premium. Wondering how charcoal does in them? Seems like it would work fine. I like charcoal over wood, for roasting weenies, marshmallows, or anything on a stick, as the heat is a little easier to control.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know about the charcoal but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work🤔
@chriscrichton6646
2 жыл бұрын
What about the Ranger? Smaller size, right?
@expat0149
2 жыл бұрын
All your negatives are the reason i went for the Pop up fire pit , have the big and the small one :)
@0HARE
Жыл бұрын
Good review, and well said. I like your Pop-Up Fire Pit much better. Ambience and warmth is what you want from a good camp fire, and the Solo Stove just does not deliver. A major part of the campfire experience is feeding the fire, and manipulating the logs, etc. for the best burn. You simply can not do that with the Solo Stove.
@flyslinger2
2 жыл бұрын
Only if you want to burn whole trees at a time would you want the Yukon. My buddy has one and hates it. I have the Bonfire and love it.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like you would only want the Yukon for large get togethers. I can’t imagine the amount of wood it burns.
@milesb4231
7 ай бұрын
This is a funny review. You didn't mention cost of the firepit. You didn't mention the cost of firewood burning at over 2x the normal rate of a normal fire. You didn't mention that the reflector for this is another $100+. You didn't mention durability. Would you jam this full of firewood for an offroad trip? Makes the tub version seem pretty good.
@davechristensen3167
2 жыл бұрын
I agree on the size being a issue. My wife is a early adopter and we got the tiny one years ago. It burned twigs but you could charge your phone off it but was not really useful unless you lived in some 3rd world situation. I’m all in on the PopUp Pit. I know you have one and I bet it is your go to fire pit .
@kenuber4766
2 жыл бұрын
Jason, you never mentioned use during fire band. To be totally honest, I'm leaning to the propane fire pits myself. No smoke, no chopping wood, no buying wood, and can be used during fire band, instant off and on. Just saying!
@jimmyr1683
2 жыл бұрын
Cons definitely outweigh the pros
@PepeDeezNutz
2 жыл бұрын
Can you place it directly on a wood deck?
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
They do not recommend
@PepeDeezNutz
2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimalOutdoors ok thanks
@conniewaite1371
2 жыл бұрын
I believe they make a stand for it to use on decks,best to check with them
@PepeDeezNutz
2 жыл бұрын
@@conniewaite1371 ok I will thanks
@bogdanhh
2 жыл бұрын
So basically the washing machine drums come in different sizes, depending on how much laundry you have.
@chuckrf1502
2 жыл бұрын
I like looking at the fire and the coals, and this thing reminds me of a hobo standing around a trash barrel. Cowboy television is sitting around the campfire and this thing hides it. Not going to get one, but if it works for you, buy it.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Its actually very pleasant to look at the flames are amazing, but the bulk makes it impractical for the van.
@MrGygygygy
2 жыл бұрын
Winner well stove ? Try that?
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
I am not a fan of diamond shaped fire pits. If the want to send me one I would definitely try it, but I am pretty confident I wouldn’t like it. I will stick with my pop up pit.
@alfonsocasillas7290
2 жыл бұрын
The solo stove doesn’t keep your feet warm defeats the purpose on those cold winter days I’d rather stick with my washing machine
@jeffhildreth9244
2 жыл бұрын
Still no handles or way to move it in an emergency.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Handles would be handy
@inmyopinion6836
2 жыл бұрын
So, it sucks ?
@timothygregory4420
2 жыл бұрын
Jason I have gotten a message saying that you were trying to get in touch with me. The message didn’t look right. It sort of looked like a scam. I did not respond.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Yep definitely not me
@timothygregory4420
2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimalOutdoors I knew it didn’t look right. Thanks for the response.
@SoloHiker1
2 жыл бұрын
People that say that the washer drum and the solo stove are the same, have never made a penny stove out of 2 beer cans.
@reveilleamerica3589
Жыл бұрын
Made in CCCP. That sucks!
@gringo3009
2 жыл бұрын
Not a fan. Too bulky, non folding, and no heat from the sides. (Just finished the vid, looks like we agree!) lol.
@PepeDeezNutz
2 жыл бұрын
Sure
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Yep we do
@dcmore8488
2 жыл бұрын
This would make a great garbage can!
@jamessmith14000
2 жыл бұрын
Ugh. Can ya just get back to going outdoors and being in the wilderness? Please.
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
😂 I am always outdoors. I literally live in my van in the outdoors.
@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441
2 жыл бұрын
You have all these little info videos. They're basically commercials. What I like to know. Do you buy the products that you show on here or they given to you?. For free.
@thinde88
2 жыл бұрын
Your going to review a product and complain about size without telling your viewers it literally comes in 6 or more different sizes?
@PrimalOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like your going to complain about my review without watching it😂
@davemenard5089
2 жыл бұрын
Buuurrrrrnn😂
@thinde88
2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimalOutdoors I guess you did mention two other names. Not clear to most people people that this is the largest they offer of 6 different sizes. They go down to a pop can size almost.
@tomlorenzen4062
2 жыл бұрын
I go camping to have a Campfire, not bring a washing machine to have a fire. Ridiculous.
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