Biolite Campstove 2 Review

[@offgridsweden]

If your are interested in more information or want to pick one up for yourself follow this link amzn.to/2EPNNeX At about 5 minutes I say mAh I mean mWh 😁

[@StBernardAcres]

Excellent video Andreas. Very handy to have. I wish they would send me one to review lol! Thanks buddy, and have a good weekend!

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks Joe. Its a really good stove and really good to have. Have an amazing weekend!

[@tonydobson545]

Very enjoyable 'vid', you explained the technical data very well to a 'not-so-technical-man'... Thanks

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you, have an amazing Thursday!

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I use the electrical function to keep my I-phone charged because I use my phone as my week long backpacking camera.

[@speckofdust272]

What’s your back pack with in built stool called , I’ve never seen that before ?? It’s impressive 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Mae-nr7wr]

my sister got me this for my birthday, so far we love taking this on picnics

[@offgridsweden]

Thats great. Sorry that i didnt answer earlier. Havent got any notices of new messages from YT. Haapy birthday to you!

[@jeschinstad]

It would be interesting to hear about your experiences with it.

[@123klaas]

In case that you are opening it up, could you make a video about upgrading the battery? I would like to know what's the max capacity in terms of available space and affordability. Thanks in advance!

[@offgridsweden]

If I open it up I will do that video.Thanks for the suggestion and for watching. Have an amazing weekend Sebastiaan!

[@rebeccaiya8731]

Hello Andreas.when I got the biolite stove,it didn't have a cooking pot with it yet.saving for1 now.gr8 video

[@offgridsweden]

Yea, you can buy it with or without it. I got the one that comes with both the pot and the grill. Have an amazing weekend Rebecca!

[@jal1797]

nice buy for the days are coming.Identical for preppers.

[@cynbillings]

I have a question: I used mine for the 1st time this weekend camping. I found that I was constantly having to add SMALL twigs. If I added something as large a diameter as my thumb, it would start smoking or go out, regardless of which fan setting. I was trying to boil 6 cups of water and I had to constantly monitor and/or add fuel. I could not divert my attention otherwise it would start smoking or go out. Perhaps I didn’t load the chamber with enough fuel to start? It did get the entire pot hot, but it took undivided attention to keep the fire going and keep adding fuel. Maybe I just need to learn the nuances. Thanks for any help.

[@offgridsweden]

Hi, thanks for watching. It could have been that the wood you used wasnt dry enough or as you said that you didnt load enough from the beginning. Only time i have had problem with smok is when the wood has been to damp. I always load it with as mych as possible from the beginning and only run the fan at low speed. I hope that you will get it working as it should couse its a really great stove. Have an amazing weekend!

[@Sn00pzor]

No that just that you actually used it as intendent and as intendend it dosent work it all. Took this to A 4 day hike. Good thing my mate bought A regular gas stove otherwise it woulda been only cold food

[@Grognarthebarb]

It's a tiny fire I would love to see a device like this with a larger fuel capacity that still had good charging capabilities

[@MityQ]

Hey Andreas, Where did you get you backpack with folding stool?? Can you pls provide a link?? Thx

[@offgridsweden]

Hi amzn.to/32fGbc4 it is called Swedteam Hiker Molltec Backpack either they have the wrong picture on Amazon or have named it wrong. Here is also a link to the Swedish store where I bought it several years ago with the right picture www.widforss.se/swedteam-hiker-molltec-backpack have an amazing week.

[@henryfranks8379]

I bought mine direct from Biolite. Much cheaper than from Amazon. Thanks for the vid

[@offgridsweden]

Great. Please update me on what you think about it when you have used it a couple of times. Have an amazing Sunday Henry!

[@bobler420]

Biolite battery outputs 5v 2am. How does the battery it self charge?

[@offgridsweden]

The battery charge either through a wall brick or when you use the stove. It converts heat to electricity. I did a follow up on this video talking about the electricity part of this stove that you can have a look at. Have an amazing day man

[@skogsmats]

How much "noice", sound does it produce? Useful to heat you up then hunting?

[@offgridsweden]

On lowest fan speed it's not so noicy. It got 4 speeds. On max it really sounds like an airplane and puts to much air into the stove. I use it on the 2 lowest speeds. It can really warm you up. Have an awesome weekend Mats!

[@EasyMonk13]

If using energy from inside biolite until the end. How long wil it take fully charged from the fire?

[@offgridsweden]

Hi, thanks for watching. That depends on how hot the fire will burn and the outside temperature. Have never run it until it is completely empty. I would say maybe 45 minutes. Have a great Wednesday.

[@EasyMonk13]

@@offgridsweden Thank you very much for the answer

[@offgridsweden]

@@EasyMonk13 You are welcome

[@lukepricey1]

It’s a fab product! I have been using mine for over a year and it has saved me a few times.. I don’t have the bio lite jug though. A very comprehensive review. Thanks.

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you very much. Yea it's a great product. Its great to hear from all experience people have had with this stove and they are mostly very pleased with it. Have an amazing Thursday!

[@mikehunt42069]

Nice review, I'm excited to see what the future of more effective peltiers will hold for these sorts of products. As for questions, I was wondering about you scattering the ashes from the burnt wood into the lake. My impression was that ashes are nutritionally rich which could stimulate algae growth which is generally considered bad in freshwater lakes. Perhaps the ashes of burnt wood are alright? Simply wondering if you could provide some insight. Thanks for the review again!

[@offgridsweden]

Hi there Mike. We really hope for even more efficient stoves in the future. The reason for putting it in the lake is so that I won't start any fires. That small amount that was left will do no harm. Have an amazing weekend!

[@danielkeller-vet]

It's definitely a high amount of nutrition in ashes. But it's the total amount being put into the lake, that will or will not make it a nutritional problem. And the few grams that Alexander is pouring into the lake is not making any difference. The positive effect of minimizing the risks of wildfires is much more important than the minimal amount of nutrition being put into the lake. So I definitely think that it could or would be a problem if enough people put their waste ashes into the same lake. But being out in the Swedish wilderness, this isn't a problem. But for sure worth thinking of in populated areas.

[@123klaas]

I love the scientific approach! Did you however know, that the green top of the kettle with the orange silicone part, can be pushed solid on the kettle? Then you can pour the liquid out convenient, save and it boils way more efficient.

[@linakoh4206]

Hej Andreas thank you for sharing. This is interesting will bear this in mind was wondering how it turn out after your last review so timely follow up.

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks Lina. Have an amazing Saturday!

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I’m looking forward to purchasing this newer second generation with a backup battery n more modern indicator control lights.

[@johane6610]

Great video, and a great little stove.

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks man. What stove are you rocking? Have an awesome Sunday, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@johane6610]

@@offgridsweden I have the Biolite Campstove 2.

[@OneEightSeven187]

Bästa är att campstoven går precis ner i en molle flask ficka med plats för tändstickor och annat start bränsle som man sen kan surra fast på en väska bälte eller liknande får dock ta kokkärlet separat

[@johanhereorahummerhielm9034]

Andreas, var brukar du förvara kvistar du plockar upp? Just nu använder jag en IKEA packbar bärkasse (återvunnen plast).

[@offgridsweden]

Jag brukar bara trycka ner de i ett fack i ryggsäcken eller lägga de i min korg :-)

[@johanhereorahummerhielm9034]

@@offgridsweden Ah! Tack för tipset! Lyckades äntligen få till eld nästan VARJE gång med "fatwood" nu! Köpte från "Tinder on a rope".

[@offgridsweden]

@@johanhereorahummerhielm9034 Najs!

[@christianpatriot125]

There seems to be a huge difference in the results with charging in reviews from various people. Assuming everyone is upfront about their experiences, quality control may be an issue. As innovators in this niche area biolite seem to have a monopoly. That’s not their fault, but the pressure of competition might have helped maintain a consistent quality. This one seems great but others are getting 6% charge in an hour.

[@offgridsweden]

Thats not good. I know that the first model that came out had bad charging but this one uses the right technology. Must be a problem with consistent quality then. Have an amazing Wednesday man!

[@8Jory]

Well made video. Short, sweet, and to the point. Just wanted to let you know (if you didn't already) that using shorter charging cables will help improve your charging efficiency. At low DC voltages there is a noticeable voltage drop at the output. I usually try to use stubby cables like the key fob ones off of Amazon. I've found them anywhere from 5cm to 15cm.

[@8Jory]

As an example I have a 2m charging cable that drops 0.7 volts over the length of the cable. That's a 14% loss! Anyway cheers, happy hiking!

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you very much. I know. That was the shortest cable I had on hand. Have an amazing week.

[@offgridsweden]

@@8Jory Yea, that's a substantial loss.

[@chrisu.k9307]

I’m new here. I’m more interested in that backpack stool. Do you have a video review of it? I’m very interested.

[@enjoyingthejourneycanceras2355]

Very informative vlog. Thank you

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you for that. Have a wounderful Saturday!

[@andrewpricephotography]

Thanks for both the reviews. I just cooked steaks for the family on the grill using wood pellets and it was a great way to make a workday evening feel like the weekend. I haven’t yet hiked with the stove, at least not any distance, as I find it quite bulky in my pack. Also the inner part of the lid has broken on mine, which I suppose I will reorder. Thanks again.

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you very much. Sorry that I didn't answered sooner. Have you had it out for a hike yet?

[@Sn00pzor]

Do not bring it for a hike. It works with pellets but not twigs its a horrendous product in my 4 day hike experiance

[@renatopaoli6889]

Can one use normal wood pellets? Or do you have to use their BioLites pellets.?

[@thepunisher8078]

Nice video the back pack with the chair how much is it in usd?

[@offgridsweden]

It was many years ago that I bought it on sale. Think it was about $70 then. Have an amazing week, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@hkaelin3256]

Great Video my friend...Well done!

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you very much. Have an amazing weekend!

[@hudsonmoggionimunhoz]

Hi Andreas! great video... Thanks!

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you very much Hudson. Have an awesome Sunday!

[@SolarPunk80]

So, my question is wether even a blue flame from gas could be used to generate electricity with this? Would it be just a matter of applying to the rod? This obviously is more brilliant as a concept for not requiring such a method but at the same time, if someone simply lost electricity in their apartment not due to a natural disaster, but because they couldn’t afford the bill, maybe due to job loss, than they probably would not have a good enough excuse to burn wood in the apartment but could probably get away with a blue flame. I am curious….

[@offgridsweden]

Hi, That would work. It's a peltier element that is converting the heat into electricity. Just be careful, a blue flame from gas can be very hot and might in i some cases damage the element. Thanks for watching, and have an amazing Sunday.

[@stevenotjackramsey]

You're positioning the kettle incorrectly. The handles are orange for a reason - they should be in line with the power unit. This aligns the vents in the kettle with the gaps in the lip of the stove. This ensures two things; maximum airflow through the stove and the power unit is drawing in the coolest air possible. Maximum heat differential means maximum power generated.

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks for that tip man. Thats very usefull. Will do a new measurement to see how much of a difference it make. Eiter way it seams the right way to do it. Have an amazing week Steve.

[@stevenotjackramsey]

@@offgridsweden Although the three vents of the kettlepot and the three supports of the stove (at the top, I don't know what else to call them) are both 120 degrees apart, and therefore support three different positions for the reasons I listed, biolite's instructions also specify why you should align the handles with the power unit: to keep the handles as cool as possible. Sorry, pet peeve of mine as folks that make videos of this stove always seem to mess up alignment of the kettlepot.

[@jeschinstad]

What I absolutely must know before I buy this, is whether or not the batteries can be replaced. Otherwise, this device has a very limited lifetime, which I really hate. I was hoping you'd mention that.

[@offgridsweden]

The batteries is not removable. But you could probably open it and replace them DIY style. Havent had any problem with the batteries so far. No degrading in performance. Have an amazing Thursday!

[@jeschinstad]

@@offgridsweden: Except that welding li-ion batteries is a special skill and requires special tools. Heating them with a soldering iron isn't a good idea, to put it mildly. You haven't had problems yet, and if you rarely use it, you won't for a while, but li-ion batteries doesn't last forever. A stove should. I like your channel. Just found it tonight. Looking forward to exploring it further.

[@alonmatthews7264]

Thank you from new zealand :) Im getting my black one next week :)

[@offgridsweden]

Thats great. What did you think about it? Have an amazing day

[@alonmatthews7264]

@@offgridsweden they are an amazing piece of equipment, a must have during these covid times.. get them while ya can people

[@mightydrew1375]

Great content thanks for uploading

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks you very much. Have a wounderful Sunday!

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

@05:23 mA/h and mW/h are 2 different things, You transferred 1079 mW/h, with 223 mA/h, with a voltage of about 1079 mW/h : 223mA/h = 4,8385650224215 V

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

Furthermore the resistance was about: 4,8385650224215 V : 223 mA/h = 21,697600997405 Ω

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

It didn't quite reach the manufactures promise of 3 W @ 5V or 4W @ 5V, but I guess your charger thingy consumed some of the power and the fact that you were using damp wood fetched you lower results, still not too bad.

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

Also you should mention the battery capacity of your phone. 61% doesn't really tell us anything, it could be a really low capacity battery that simply requires a small charge, or it could be a big battery in question which requires a more formidable charge.

[@CraZyzAndCo]

Tack

[@johanlejdung6445]

Fungerar kokkärlet bra att använda med en annan värmekälla, tex om man skulle packa med sig en gasbrännare för nödlösning :)

[@offgridsweden]

Absolut. Det ska inte vara nått problem. Den tål värmen.

[@akaytheking]

Hello bro, Thnx for your review. It's was very helpfull. You look like a good person. Many greethings from Türkiye🖐 good luck

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks man. Have an amazing Wednesday!

[@tlembro]

Great review watched both parts! I think this little item is amazing…….technology be it small but sound. Why not generate electricity from volcanos or underground heat resources? Though this is on a small scale could be a life saving device! Thank you!

[@offgridsweden]

Thank you for watching. Yea, volcanos and underground heat resources should really be used. Have an amazing week Lynn!

[@Charles-xx3ic]

Biolite does not sell replacement parts, making it not really an environmentally friendly option. So much potential wasted.

[@offgridsweden]

I'm glad to say thats not totaly true. They don't repair but do offer some spare parts. Just contact their customer service if something broke. Have an amazing weekend Charles.

[@johnmoore5293]

the stove reduces the consumption of biofuels and inhaled emissions so it has an amazing benefit to 3rd world countries. I bought it partially to support the company whose mission is truly to make the world better.

[@offgridsweden]

@@johnmoore5293 That is one of the awesome things with Biolite. Have an amazing week John.

[@Charles-xx3ic]

@@offgridsweden Biotite support told me they don't sell spare parts. Maybe they are required to where you are at but in the US they don't.

[@Charles-xx3ic]

@@johnmoore5293 a gasifier or rocket stove with no moving parts is a better choice for most. Biotite has great marketing and lots of people have drank the kool-aid. The truth is their products are not designed to be repaired, they could have easily made the battery replaceable but instead gave their product a lifespan of 3 to 5 years, after which it will be in the trash. If the world is really going to be a better place then we need to start thinking longer than 5 years out.

[@CS-cg6hx]

Friend, put the sticks through the holes on the bottom of the pot instead of lifting it up

[@offgridsweden]

Thanks for the tip man. Have an amazing Thursday Conner!

[@eward1963]

Thanks for doing such a great review...I just got the first generation BioLite stove and the pot for it last weekend...I haven't used it yet ...it's been 20 below here in Alberta Canada ..(maybe I should have gone outside and tried it) but this weekend is much better...I'm gonna try the wood pellets and see how long they burn ..I saw a review that said up to 50 min ! That's great burn time without refilling the stove ! I enjoyed your review and will check out your other ones !good job !

[@offgridsweden]

That's great, thanks. Very interested to know how it goes for you. 50 minutes of burntime seams like a long time but we will se. Please check in after you have tested it. Have an amazing weekend Evan!

[@petter5721]

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[@offgridsweden]

Tack för tipset. Kan gå i god för den med. Har en sådan. Fungerar hur bra som helst. Ha en fantastisk helg.

[@tomlambert1833]

Wonderful stoves untill the battery gives up. Biolite is no help

[@offgridsweden]

@@tomlambert1833 Thats too bad. I had mine for 5 years now and it still works like a charm. Never had to contact their support. Maybe I should open it up and make a video on how to change battery. Its probably really simple. Have an amazing Thursday.

[@tomlambert1833]

@@offgridsweden mine probably 10 or 12 years old.

[@Sn00pzor]

This stove is horrendous and should be illegal. Took it to kebekansie for 4 days off grid camping. Thank lord my mate has a gas stove otherwise we woulda have to eat cold food

[@offgridsweden]

Now I'm curious 🤔. Please tell me more. Why should it be illegal? Have used mine for years now and never had any problems at all. Have a great Tuesday man.

[@Michaelblecich]

Hey I just offered to buy one of these off fb market place, what do I need to know? Why is it so bad? Thanks

[@merza16465]

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