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Solo Stove
Posted on 6/29/21 at 11:47 am
Posted on 6/29/21 at 11:47 am
Thinking about picking one up and capitalizing on their current 4th of July deal. Seems like an easy 'fire pit' design for my back patio and even some camping trips. Any current owners out there? Are you limited in how much heat it gives off by it's design?
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Posted on 6/29/21 at 11:57 am to JasonHotWheelsStreet
My inlaws have one. It's nice because it doesn't smoke much, but it doesn't give off as much heat as an open or mesh style fire pit. The fire is inside the stove too, so you miss out on watching a good portion of it if that's your thing. I think it's very nice and I'll probably get that one when they give up on trying to light a fire without my son or I there to start it.
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:00 pm to JasonHotWheelsStreet
It gives off good heat. If getting the bond fire it’s very portable. Keep in mind typical firewood will need to be cut in half to fit under the rim to remain smokeless. You can just stick them in and let it burn down but it will smoke some this way. It burns up wood faster because it’s efficient. Burns it down to almost nothing. If it’s super cold and you feed it fast you might end up with a bed of coals on the bottom taking up room. It does not have to be a raging fire to be smokeless. It does smoke until it gets hot enough. I run mine on a back porch with 12’ ceilings and haven’t had issues…I don’t get it raging mad fire tho but pretty hot.
I don’t have a open mesh one to compare too. No you don’t see all the fire but once it gets going it has a nice reburn effect that is mesmerizing
I don’t have a open mesh one to compare too. No you don’t see all the fire but once it gets going it has a nice reburn effect that is mesmerizing
This post was edited on 6/29/21 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:15 pm to JasonHotWheelsStreet
Like others have said it doesn't smoke too bad and it puts off good heat, but not as much as a traditional firepit.
The biggest positive for us is that the base doesn't get hot so it can be used on a wood dock and not burn the dock.
The biggest positive for us is that the base doesn't get hot so it can be used on a wood dock and not burn the dock.
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:20 pm to NOLAGT
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Every single thing this guy said
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:22 pm to HenryParsons
I’d call it 95% smokeless once going. That’s a big plus to me. And yes the bottom does not get that hot at all. Me and a few friends put them on dollies (some wood some metal trash can type) so it’s also mobile. Can roll out to light and when smokeless roll back in. Or just to put in different spots easy if lit.
This post was edited on 6/29/21 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:26 pm to JasonHotWheelsStreet
I have had one for a couple years. They’re pretty badass for a smaller fire pit. I have several different outdoor fire burning devices at home and use the solo stove most.
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:31 pm to LSUballs
I got the yukon for Xmas. I love it. Works as advertised but it is big and hard to move by myself without getting filthy. I’d get one size smaller if I could do it again.
Posted on 6/29/21 at 12:47 pm to Success
That’s the bond fire. If I wanted a fire pit I could move it is a bond fire. If I wanted a big one for a main seating area it would be the Yukon. You don’t have to cut wood for that one.
Look for some trash can dollies that can fit the Yukon if it’s on a solid surface to move around.
I thought about telling them to develop some wheels that clamp to their rings. Might be a liability issue for them idk. I have an account with them and sold some in the past. Idk what their current deal is tho haven’t looked. Some of their sales are close to my cost once I factor in shipping to me.
Look for some trash can dollies that can fit the Yukon if it’s on a solid surface to move around.
I thought about telling them to develop some wheels that clamp to their rings. Might be a liability issue for them idk. I have an account with them and sold some in the past. Idk what their current deal is tho haven’t looked. Some of their sales are close to my cost once I factor in shipping to me.
This post was edited on 6/29/21 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 6/29/21 at 2:13 pm to JasonHotWheelsStreet
I have the yukon, not smokeless until it gets hot. You go through a ton of wood because once it gets hot, it burns really fast. I do like it - but it is a pain to move.
Posted on 6/29/21 at 2:24 pm to hubreb
Dont own one, but friend has one. My notes
1. Barely smokes
2. Burns wood like a mofo though. You better have a good supply
3. Only felt heat if I got directly over the stove. Sitting around it felt no heat
1. Barely smokes
2. Burns wood like a mofo though. You better have a good supply
3. Only felt heat if I got directly over the stove. Sitting around it felt no heat
Posted on 6/29/21 at 2:53 pm to lsupride87
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Only felt heat if I got directly over the stove. Sitting around it felt no heat
Posted on 6/29/21 at 3:16 pm to LSUballs
If yours works better that’s awesome. The one I have experience with doesn’t really put out any heat unless standing over the ring
Still a cool stove
Still a cool stove
Posted on 6/29/21 at 4:38 pm to JasonHotWheelsStreet
I own one. It is absolutely stunning how efficient they burn. There was someone who commented about the heat disbursement, and they're right. But, if you stand up ever when you're around a fire, this one will BLAZE your arse.
One of the coolest things about it is if you tend to the wood in it whatsoever as it burns down it will all burn to a powder ash. That makes the clean up very easy, even though there is no way to remove the bottom mesh to dump it all out at once.... doesn't really matter, b/c it's just literally powder/ash.
Keep the wood roughly at the height of the rim or below and you really won't have much smoke at all once you develop any coal beds and it gets going in full swing.
They're good thick stainless, too. Cover it or put it away under a roof/overhang if you don't use a bag, and it will last a long arse time.
They got a killer aesthetic, too.
One of the coolest things about it is if you tend to the wood in it whatsoever as it burns down it will all burn to a powder ash. That makes the clean up very easy, even though there is no way to remove the bottom mesh to dump it all out at once.... doesn't really matter, b/c it's just literally powder/ash.
Keep the wood roughly at the height of the rim or below and you really won't have much smoke at all once you develop any coal beds and it gets going in full swing.
They're good thick stainless, too. Cover it or put it away under a roof/overhang if you don't use a bag, and it will last a long arse time.
They got a killer aesthetic, too.
Posted on 7/2/21 at 10:09 am to m2pro
I bought a bonfire when they were on sale last fall. Haven't unboxed it yet. Do I need the stand or could I just sit it on a couple of 4x4 pieces? Does it need to be off the ground?
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