I don’t need another backpacking stove. Ever. But the idea of an effective, lightweight stove that is fueled on biomass was intriguing. After all, how much of a backpack’s weight is stove fuel? And what if you run out?
I decided to test the Solo Stove. The Solo Stove is a natural convection, inverted downgas gasifer stove. It incorporates a secondary combustion for a more efficient and cleaner burn.
That’s what the website says. I ran a Solo Stove through its paces. Here is what I found out. (To order a Solo Stove, check this out: http://www.solostove.com#oid=1004_1)
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Great video! I was talking to a NPS Ranger about these stoves, and they are generally considered to be "campfires" rather than portable stoves. I was informed that I couldn't use one in backcountry areas that don't allow open fires (which is most of them), so I have stuck with my propane canister stove.
Still, like you, I think there is a lot of potential with these stoves. Probably more of a survival application, though.
You have a knack for communicating with others. I'm going to sub you. Thanks for a great video!
Ha ha this libtard said no fossil fuel…apparently UC Berkeley didn't teach that Vaseline is Petroleum jelly…Fossil fuel.😂😂😂
Yikes luv one but poorer than Joe dirt so look's like hobo sotve 4 me alway's good info though tY
This is a good review. I have a solo stove as well and have found that yes, the wind tends to blow the flame out from under the pot or pan on the stove. I have also found that pans don't balance very well due to the small circumference of the support legs (food in the pan has to be carefully spaced to counter this). Aside from that, I like the unit. I'm surprised at how little wood the unit actually burns. I would take it with me backpacking/camping anytime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV0J2bhNcRs
Next time try putting a pine cone int there. Pine cones start easy and burn very hot.
how much does one cost?
Incredibly efficient, isn't it? I keep one in my go bag as well as the Solo Stove 900 pot. Thanks for the video. brother.
Will try to make something similar out of a can
this doesnt seem to burn efficiently like a good gasifier.
i built one out of 2 cans, and when i used it, it burned with shorter, uniform, almost blue flames with a noticeable whirlpool effect.
the inner holes are twice as big as needed. also seems like it should be a tad deeper.
and you can make one out of a paint can and a Progresso soup can that works just as good for OMG next to nothing compared to what one of theses cost but some people are not handy so I guess they will buy them and it will last longer than the paint can and Progresso soup can but the only thing that burns out on it is the soup can and soup is good LOL