DON'T MISS The MOST POWERFUL Stove System I've Ever Tested - Bulin 3800W with Pot

[@jgstevens5169]

Finally, Finally, Finally... You reviewed this Bulin stove system that I have had for about 3 (or so) years now. In fact I was going to plead you pick this system up for a review. I'm nearly speechless knowing HOW MUCH $$$ I've saved. Sure, it's a few ounces heavier, but do I give a rat's @$$... ??? ... No way!! Thank you for your reviews, you've saved me money on other gear for sure. For example the titanium Coffee Press kit you reviewed a while back. A multi-purpose kit that helps make a day trip or any outdoor excursion much more pleasurable. So again... thank you for your honest & concise reviews. AND for saving us an extraordinary amount of money... & disappointments. GREAT CHANNEL!!

[@thetruthseeker5448]

That would be great product to use it for nearly 3 years! Yes there are many excellent quality Chinese brands and products all made in China for reasonable prices. I moved from popular western brand names to Chinese now. Yes there are crap too, but if you get the right one that will give you an EXCELLENT job, rather than wasting money on a brand name.

[@toastiesburned9929]

I'd like to see the bulin pot with different stoves to see if it's worth buying just the pot

[@timetoreason181]

Thanks for introducing us for great Chinese products and Aliexpress. Do not waste your hard earned money and enjoy outdoors with your savings.

[@woodyw9470]

I just bought 2 of these, and the associated Flux Ring Pots, last week. I was looking high and low for a good review and there were now. Thanks for doing this one, adds a lil confidence to my purchase(s). Looking forward to getting them tested and out in the Northwoods come October.

[@jchambers1191]

Another awesome stove video - you have the best evaluations of stoves - thank you for what you do and keep up the great work. I really appreciate the quality of your video/audio/editing - most excellent!

[@Droptineful]

Go ahead! Get the Reactor. You know you need it in the name of Research!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@robertmaxwell3220]

Bought bulin 3800 ( upgrade).They have probs with mesh shorting,so upgrade is solid bottom.Cant be happier when it's needed,totally windproof,and as of 12/22,price is still very good.High recommend!

[@thomasmackey6760]

Thanks for exploring the options.

[@jplamb77]

YES,,YES,,,,!!!!!! Take One for the Home Team,,,,!!!!! Buy the MSR Reactor,,,There’s Got to Be a Showdown,,,,!!!! The Wheels of Justice Must be Satisfied,,,!!!!

[@johngay2875]

For those who think the stove is a little heavy, it would be nice to see you test the pot with some other gas and alcohol stoves. Thanks Ernie

[@troybranaman316]

Thank you so much for posting this video Ernie!! This system is amazing !! I am going to buy it today . Thank you again for testing these kits out . Take care and stay safe my friend !!!

[@dannynimmo3052]

I have two couches almost identical:) lol... Your channel is great, you've saved me quite a bit of effort and I've tried things I might not have otherwise. Your awesome Doc

[@marktroiani5401]

Stove videos are my jam

[@az7az7]

Great review. Sometimes boil times from manufacturers are the average over the life of the fuel can. Different gases may burn off quicker/first and the can may have less pressure as it gets lower.

[@depalebe]

It's time to take it to the next level. Multi fuel stoves. MSR, Optimus, Primus and BSR for a few. This will keep you busy for awhile. Thanks for all your vids.

[@robtheknob7791]

I agree

[@lakorai2]

Then he would be starting to compete with jiujitsu2000

[@JonJaeden]

I'd like to see that Bulin pot tested with some of the alcohol stoves you've tested previously. I'd like to see if the exchangers make a significant difference.

[@TNBushcrafter]

That is a pretty efficient stove, imo. 9 grams for 2 cups at that time. Looks like ya could do a larger diameter pot simmer pretty well too.

[@starlingblack814]

Another good video Doc, thanks.

[@richlovin2173]

Bulin also makes a tea kettle with the same heat exchange bottom as the pot. Can you review that?

[@Dbcooper581]

I’ve used my reactor in -15F temps without issues, have you used this in similar cold conditions and if so how did it work ?

[@mel63613]

That Bulin stove would be great in the Winter, if it had a preheated tube.

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

I’m liking your cabin. You should do a vid tour!

[@milesrobertson6882]

I got the reactor back in 07 or 08 when they first were released. It was around 150 when I got it if I remember right. I love that thing, and use it every time I go out. 250 is a nasty price now. That’s painful to see. If you don’t care about price- the reactor is awesome and will serve you a long time. I’m glad I don’t have to make that decision now.

[@timetoreason181]

It is not 25O but USD 29.OO from Aliexpress, unless you want to join Amazon money rip off

[@milesrobertson6882]

@@timetoreason181 I’m talking about the Reactor

[@truthseeker7759]

You mean MSR American brand? Always excessively priced for nothing, but I get the similar quality Chinese products for a reasonable price. Same goes to my multitool, no more Leathermans or Victorinox but Roxon with interchangeable blades made out of great steel. Roxon does not sell over hundred dollar cork screws, nail files or nail clippers in their multitool but real men's practical work tools

[@BentbrooksRambles]

@@truthseeker7759 I get that MSR makes pricey gear, but I’m not convinced of these Chinese knockoffs being similar quality. For example, I bought a BRS knockoff of an Optimus multi fuel stove. It has now failed on me after about a year of sporadic use (maybe 7-8 burns). My money would have been better spent going towards the Optimus. Ernie’s video is a useful introduction to this stove, but no one has field-tested this stove in the same way that the Reactor has been tested (for example, used on an weeks-long expedition to Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world). The Reactor is designed for rapid and efficient snow melting and boiling; it is an expedition stove, not intended for, say, weekend warriors who are impatient for coffee. Ernie’s demonstration obviously doesn’t mimic those extreme conditions, nor does he pretend it does: he is simply introducing us to stoves. I find these videos useful, but they are certainly not definitive reports of long-term field testing in adverse conditions. It would be naive to assume from Ernie’s test that the similar boil time and efficiency of this stove imply similar long-term reliability and performance like the Reactor’s demonstrated 14-year history of field performance. Sure, I can go to Harbor Freight and buy cheaply made imported tools-I’ve done that, had them break, and regretted it-or I can invest in Mac, Snap on, or Matco and know they’ll last my lifetime: my point is there are good reasons to buy a tried and true stove system like the Reactor despite the cost. Dismissing the Reactor’s virtues simply because of its price point is foolish. I’m not in the market for an expedition snow melter, but if I were, I’d damn sure be inclined to go the MSR route when my life might literally depend on staying hydrated at elevation.

[@samueljung2165]

My favorite

[@sam-ww1wk]

Not sure if you use any of these in actual use or not, but how fast the stoves cool down before you pack them is a factor. This looks like it takes a while. Might be a good spec to touch on.

[@karaski24]

Yes please do a VS reactor video!

[@functionaldoc5054]

What lighter are using to light the stove? Would be nice for you to check out bigger unit Bulin 6800W Camping Gas Stove Burner. Ernie is the master of stoves and don't tell his wife or let her see that closest at home.

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Wow, just got back from 2 weeks camping and was looking at this since I’m in California fire restrictions are high and understandingly so. I use Firebox a lot but with restrictions it means an approved area with propane or butane only, hence can’t use Trangia or firebox. After seeing your review I know I’ll be getting it, tried your link but sold out thus I had to go to Amazon directly, pity because I like to support your channel. Thanks! Since you like stoves as much as I, perhaps you can make a review of the Picogrill hobo stove which is finally in the USA from Switzerland. I got the 360 and love it thus thinking about the small hobo I think is the 85. Thanks again.

[@TheNotsmith]

Great stove

[@MichaelR58]

Looks great , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@scottweitzenhoffer2575]

I also recently bought this same Bulin stove and pot to compare to my MSR Windburner remote stove system I feel the Windburner remote stove is a better stove to compare the Bulin to, and I would also definitely recommend it to somebody who wanted something like the Windburner remote but a lot cheaper. Somebody who really wants the Reactor over the Windburner probably wants it for its original purpose - under alpine conditions to melt lots of snow in a hurry. For such a purpose, the integrated design and lighter weight of the Reactor probably win. If I recall correctly, both the Windburner and Reactor have regulators built in, which is supposed to improve performance as fuel gets low, or as the temperature drops. The Bulin stove, I think, does not have the regulator. My main complaint with the Windburner remote stove system is it doesn't include a preheating loop to allow inverted cannister use - I feel that was just a missed opportunity. Neither does the Bulin stove, something that would have been a solid plus for it, if it had.

[@ditran2255]

I love this stove as it is stable if you use a larger pot or a wok. I wish the KZbinr can tell me more about the fuel it can use. Hopefully it is not limit to only one type of fuel).

[@markrutledge-docmark41]

Very interesting video. I have tried several Bulin stoves in the past, and find them to be poorly made, and cheap. Personally, I would not trust a Bulin stove over the MSR Reactor, or any other stove that MSR, or Trangia make. To say that the Bulin is "way, way cheaper", is absolutely true; but, it's made way, way cheaper, too, and I simply find them to be lacking in quality. The MSR Reactor, and Windboiler/Windburner stove systems are TOTL, in my book, and they can "take a licking and keep on ticking", as John Cameron Swasy used to say about Timex watches! I'll happily pay more for a better quality stove, as in the case of the MSR Reactor when compared to the Bulin "el cheapo" copy. Just my experience and my thoughts. I'm sure other may be perfectly happy with a cheaper stove.... until it fails! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc

[@trollmcclure1884]

I have the same experience with Chinese knock-offs. And intellectual property shouldnt be taken so lightly either. It slowly kills all of our manufacturing

[@johnwilliams8654]

I'm trying to decide between the Bulin 3800W and the BRS 11 for backpacking. Weight isn't really an issue. Which would you choose?

[@Mike_Tater]

I just bought it and can't get fuel from canister to stove. Tried multiple canisters at various depths. Not sure if it's adjuster valve or hose itself.

[@ndespiau9594]

Great review. I will look this up. Can you please review the Kovea Alpine Master 2.0?

[@jirafisher1911]

I have CampingMoon XD-1, produce power about 4.9kw on spec. You should proof it.

[@weylanwang5788]

Does this fit in a firebox stove? Could this be used in a trangia storm cooker 25/27?

[@greggreaves1727]

can't find this stove anywhere. they have one with the same model number 3800W, but now it doesn't have a radiant burner

[@OneclickOutside]

When the small legs are folded in, will it still be too big for a pot that is 4 inches wide?

[@jeromebullard6123]

@3:38 I saw a major design flaw. The pot wants to stick in the burner because it fits too tightly. That will be quite annoying when you’re trying to take it off of the burner.

[@cstack99]

If you don't open the legs all the way isn't a problem

[@jeromebullard6123]

@@cstack99 well then it’s absolutely a design flaw. Lol

[@chairmanhsu4997]

Hi Ernie can you please review the Soto ST-320 stove ? Thanks.

[@DBest1966]

What lighter is that you are using?

[@kwhatten]

Thanks, looks great! Remind me, did you review a twig stove with electric fan?

[@jackvoss175]

Thanks. Like you, I like MSR products. They work and they do their jobs. This little tool will be very stiff competition. My thoughts are, “Even if stove “A” is a minute faster than stove “B”, what in heck were you planning to do with that piddly 60 seconds in camp anyway?” It’s really more of a go/no go question. Does it boil water - Yes or no? Even a Trangia finally gets the job done, and they are a standard in the industry. I presently carry a Jetboil as a back up. A Littlebug Junior twig stove is my primary. At 5.1 ounces, it packs wrapped right around the Jetboil. Thanks for working to be thoughtfully open and unbiased in your reviews. It’s tough. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.

[@duncansmith1621]

I like your stove combo. I, too, own a Littlebug Junior and the original Jet Boil. I have not seen anything about the a little bugs for a long time. Of course, I also like my Purcell Trench grills. Haven’t seen anything on them recently either.

[@jackvoss175]

@@duncansmith1621 i also have a Solo twig stove, but the littlbug is my goto twigger. I gig a little trench and set the Littlbug astraddle it. That allows longer sticks and more draft. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.

[@PippetWhippet]

I don’t know - to me when the weather is drowning me, because I don’t cook in the tent that extra minute can make quite a significant difference! Not that I use anything like this burner, but if I had one and spare strength to lug it around, I would!

[@Babyy777]

Please review kovea alpine masters stove

[@davidtiner4094]

Are we going to see you using this stove to cook with and make coffee in future videos? I guess that is another way of asking if this stove is going to find a place in your backpack?

[@pierrevincent9568]

a lot of negative reviews on amazon about the hose being too close to the burner, melting, disconnecting and gas flowing out causing a huge fire.

[@SMafam5]

Yes, this happened to me. As soon as I saw flame exiting down the tube I turned it off. It was scary but went out quickly with gas shut off. I have since bought another one and you have to make sure with any remote tube you unwind it ALL the way and keep it straight out from center.

[@cindynichols27]

How is it in wind?

[@roseannrusso8285]

What about pans. Could you use a pan?

[@cscsw]

it's sold at $36 in China

[@vegahimsa3057]

I just wanna boil water for tea, coffee, or oats. Cat stoves work great in three seasons. But if there were a worthy Moka espresso camp stove...

[@georgerector9252]

$250 to boil water? I’ll stick with my diy alcohol stove and 6 cup Imusa pot for about $7.00 or 5 cup Imusa mug for $1.25. Whats the big hurry?

[@timetoreason181]

USD 29.OO for the stove from Aliexpress, with the pot combo USD 46.OO the link for them is in the description box

[@pedroclaro7822]

Absolutely! It’s ridiculous his much money people are willing to spend. I’m starting the hobby with a similar setup, no fancy shit - I’m in it for the experience, not the gear. Plus alcohol stoves are silent - I can brew my coffee in full silence while I enjoy the morning bird chirps, or cook dinner peacefully.

[@m.hernandez1404]

Haha! Exactly. I go with my fancee Feest.

[@petemainacc]

You said it my dude. A hobo alcohol setup is the real deal. However this particular system is useful for example to brew coffee for a group of 4-6 people.

[@AndreFavron]

MSR Reactor for about $250.00 is soooo expensive, right? Yeah, okay. Try buying it on Amazon Canada... $339.95 (before taxes - add at least another 15% depending on what province you ship to) and another $154.95 for the pot.

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

Bought one totally defective. After 2 minutes it blows wide open with a loud leak sound

[@calvinmonroe2408]

The pot and stove are impressive no doubt about it however the price tag is way too high

[@SteveSwannJr]

$65 vs $250... Save your money for alternatives, imo...👍

[@Estes7-08]

I love my reactor out here in Estes Park. You should do a review on one, it’s my go to for rugged camping when all you need are the essentials quickly :) Real world, the MSR will beat this stove. Just took mine out to 10,500 feet with plenty of rain and wind. Performed like a champ!

[@Radoslaw731]

At 7:00 you didnt flip the pot suports and the pot was not straight

[@cindynichols27]

Shouldn't there be some space between the fire and the pot? It looks like this sits directly on the flame.

[@jgstevens5169]

In the video Ernie demonstrated a small space between the burner and stove. Efficiently shielding the system from wind. I'm very pleased with mine, glad he has presented it on his channel.

[@craigstahl1874]

It does get old.

[@rad050564]

Gee, bought me a nother one.

[@mohdakmalabdullahkassim7706]

Will not tell your wife.. 🌝

[@jplamb77]

Well,, I guess the Old Saying Rings True Once Again,,,”What Goes Around, Comes Around”,,!!!! MSR copied, borrowed an idea or,, let’s say, was inspired by the Soto Windmaster’s burner design. And did a knock off on it,,, Now it’s msr’s turn to be copied,, @ a price tag, 4 times cheeper,,,,!!!! The Beauty of a Free Market Economy,,,!!!! Joshua

[@mikecunningham2384]

$250 for a reactor is absurd. For that much I want a hot blonde to serve my dinner.

[@timetoreason181]

Yes, the is the price for MSR product, yes you are right!

[@jgstevens5169]

What more could a guy ask for than a sweet blonde beauty to join in on an outdoor adventure. I know, sounds chauvinistic, but goodness, man is designed to appreciate a woman. I've seen women's reactions towards men too. So don't any one get bent out of shape about Natural Selection.

[@whenindoubtgohiking8074]

Maybe you should just borrow someones MSR Reactor Stove. I am willing to bet one of your subscribers would be willing to let you use theirs for the chance to get to meet you.

[@timetoreason181]

USD 25O.OO to boil a cup of water, unless someone is mad or insane!