Hell yea dude. Most people would focus on the fact that it’s damaged instead of being proactive and offer a viable solution. Thank you thank you thank you!
@louielouie7806 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you not only shared your opinion on the product, but you addressed some of the most common concerns and solutions. BTW, I just picked up my Biolite firepit+ at Costco for $99.97 (less than $100)!
@linnja13 жыл бұрын
I bought one last year and loved it. I was using it almost every weekend. I ended up turning the battery off and letting a fire just burn in it. The heat traveled up the vents and ended up partially melting the battery and fan and now they won’t charge or work at all. I still use the body of it. I would advise that if you plan to not use the fan just take the battery pack off of it to be safe.
@nerdflu77183 жыл бұрын
Ah that’s good to know! Thanks for sharing! Did you contact them to see if they will send you a replacement?
@linnja13 жыл бұрын
@@nerdflu7718 I emailed the Biolite customer service and they let me know that they couldn’t replace it because I didn’t have a warranty and the battery wasn’t defect, I just damaged it (which was true). I ended up taking it to a local computer repair shop and asked them to look at the batteries and the control board and for $20 they just gave the batteries a charge. Turns out the heat had helped drain the batteries down to nothing and the control board couldn’t work off of USB charging power so when it was plugged in it acted dead (weird design flaw I suppose). They charged it up and brought it back to life and now it is working like new. I did buy some heat reflective tap and covered the side of the fan unit in it to shield from some of the heat in the future.
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
No, mine still works it just melted a little bit.
@Desmo1 Жыл бұрын
Picked one up a couple weeks ago and got to use it last weekend out trailing for the day with the family. Happy to say that even on a very windy day it worked with absolutely no problem, and even didn't have to turn the fan past low. This is a great option for someone looking for a travel fire pit/grill. Got it for $200 and a military discount on top. Great review!
@GiakobLee3 жыл бұрын
Great Review, thank you for abusing this modern metal fire pit. I’m pulling the trigger on this fire pit because of you. Thank you!
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Feel free to use my link or coupon code when you get it. It really helps me out. Take care.
@bilbo57753 жыл бұрын
SnowPeak fire pit is far superior in my opinion. 1. No Rust 2. Superior carry bag 3. Superior durability. 4. No battery / noise 5. Can build larger fire
@mattlawton47152 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub you could rub cooking oil on it after each use to stop the rust
@AquaTech225 Жыл бұрын
Did the same thing because of this video
@johnruuu69874 жыл бұрын
Good review on a unique product/solution, Jim. The maintenance tip to touch it up with high temp Rustoleum is great! People want solutions not just rag sessions or cheerleaders with pom-poms. The review is comprehensive enough, engaging, and real-world. I will be using this at tailgating on Sat's (college gamedays) and Sundays (NFL gamedays) at the newest NFL stadium parking lots in California and Nevada with my SMALL SUV to tote everything needed for a 4-hour party with HOT food!
@gregmortonoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
I picked mine up on their kickstarter event. Mine gets a lot of use as both a fire pit and grill and I have not had a single problem with it. Parents also love it when I set it out on the driveway for Halloween. Gives the trick or treaters a place to warm up.
@shannoninalaska Жыл бұрын
Same plan here. I am hoping to put this out on the driveway for Halloween if it isn't snowing. I already have wood and just purchased supplies to make my own firestarters. I can't wait to try it out.
@gearjunkies21934 жыл бұрын
Best review for this product on youtube!
@RobMackenzie833 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Had to watch a few videos before I finally got to this one. Love the feedback about taking it over to your friends house and that you "beat it up" and it still held up. Awesome review.
@Collin_Calling3 жыл бұрын
Best review of out the five long winded reviews I have watched. I subscribed. Will watch more of your videos right this second. Thanks! I do know they have a larger version, but I can't wait until they have a "PRO" version that includes power bank/battery charging by using the heat from the fire, like their smaller backpacking stove. Thanks again, man!
@ragreenburg2 жыл бұрын
Don't hold your breath on that one. The price to get that set up for this would blow this out from a $300 setup to probably at least double so I don't think they want to do it.
@night17hawk3 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews I have seen on ANY product. Thank you for quality work good sir.
@kristiancrump16493 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review! I’ll be getting one b/c of your .02, I’ll be using your link instead of some big box store! Cheers
@Gagsandcompany2 ай бұрын
I have had the BioLite fire pit for 4 years or more and I had it out last night showing it to people that were just amazed and how it is able to be controlled from your smartphone too and we sat around the fire pit for 4 hours, it's always been dependable for me and I've enjoyed it I have the the griddle I have the great that goes over the top if you want to do hot dogs and I have the big cover on it to use in case of any dry grass around and any sparks that pop out of it contained, I have nothing bad to say about this fire pit nothing at all.
@happychefx2 жыл бұрын
I've had one of these sitting my garage for almost four years now I think, bought it when it first came out. I had purchased a Solo Stove Bonfire around the same time thus the reason it never has been used. I've got a smaller backyard space now and will be using the BioLight finally. After seeing this review, I'm pretty excited.
@michaelhite14333 жыл бұрын
I have their Campstove and Campstove 2 with the grill and love them. I just purchased a cabin and was looking at the Firepit and the Solostove. I like how you can cook on the Firepit. You really can’t on the Solostove, and the Solostove is pricey for what it is.
@rcsproject6274 жыл бұрын
Great review Jim. Thank you for all the information on the BioLight. I'm blown away on what this thing can do. Cheers!!!
@jamespaterson97034 жыл бұрын
Very useful review especially about the rust management! Thanks Jim... I'll be getting one because of your review. Nice work.
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@AllanEdwin3 жыл бұрын
The reviewer is on the money with using high-heat anti-rust paint. I am an early adopter and I did the same with my firepit. Only thing to add is that I used wire brush and sandpaper to clean off rust down to clean metal. THEN I spray painted. You want your paint to bond to metal and not have any rust layers trapped in there.
@stephentaylor27974 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I just ordered one. I got the whole package. I camp a lot and also want it to use on the back patio of the house. Thanks for the paint tip as well.
@manborn3 жыл бұрын
love the painting part, so much for the negative reviews and complaints
@MrRayMac19633 жыл бұрын
Great review. These things are not as maintenance free as people seem to think they are. Clean it with a wire brush, then a couple of coats of high heat or automotive engine block paint every few months, and you're good.
@joey.diaz.parody3 ай бұрын
Great review!
@ajh7913 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Love your suggestions on how to maintain this as the rust issue had me worried, definitely picking one up now ✌️🍻!
@sdgrant9744 Жыл бұрын
Great review! I’ve got a Solo Stove for home but wanted something more transportable for camping. Just ordered one off the back of this. Great tip for giving it a quick paint with some stove paint every so often to keep it looking sharp!
@adampoll49774 жыл бұрын
Great torture test - says a lot about the durability.
@ER_GUY4 жыл бұрын
The matte black gives it a good look- thanks for the information. I just ordered one a few days ago cant wait until it arrives.
@erikmignault3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. After watching your video I ordered one. It arrives later this week. Thanks.
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
I still love mine. Did you happen to use my link under the video to buy it? I think it saves you some money.
@erikmignault3 жыл бұрын
Had mine now a few weeks and it’s AWESOME. I have a solostove too and we are using the biolite campfire way more. Highly recommended.
@HowToRV4 жыл бұрын
The air flow is very important just like you said and there is nothing better than breakfast made over a fire. That is really cool and i like how you made your video. You gave me some ideas for my channel. Good job and keep up the great work.
@johnlewis26243 жыл бұрын
Just bought one based on your review.
@ipomerville3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I had watched others that showed the rusting, but if you can beat it up like this and just paint it then that's great. Also the sat cover is clutch! Thankfully I just saw this video 3/15/21 and the solar cover is offered anymore through biolite but I did find one. Excited to boondock this year using this great fire pit. Thanks again your reviews, they are great.
@shannoninalaska Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review and the tip on potential rusting in the future. I just bought the biolite firepit, as well as the griddle and grill cover. I am planning to start car camping on weekends here in Alaska next summer so I am buying these kind of things to get prepared. Maybe the fan sound will scare away the bears. 😄
@jradonabike4 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks Jim! One thing that a lot of paid campsites have is sometimes there's no fires allowed unless it's contained in a container. I think I might need to pick up one of these for just in case.
@embracethesuck1041 Жыл бұрын
For me, the whole allure of biolite products was a unique way to generate electricity while camping. The blower, as long is it still can charge the battery while using, was a bonus. I saw this and was really excited that a larger version would be able to reach my energy needs to recharge phones and gps batteries reliably. I was really saddened to see that they appear to have ditched their key feature in this version.
@frankthespank3 жыл бұрын
Wow, from their advertising pics and video from other reviews this thing looked A LOT bigger, some reason your footage from above makes it look smaller. It always looked like a big fire pit that you throw logs on, here it looks like the next size up from a personal backpacking stove. I kinda like it more now, hmmm,...
@g4outdoors3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, great review. I would be a lot more interested if this came in an XXXL model, lol.
@shellic51662 жыл бұрын
They seem to have a new updated version that addresses some things people weren't too happy with.
@fullmoonadventureclub2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know. I'm contacting them now. Maybe I can get my hands on one. Thanks for the update and happy camping.
@kukensson Жыл бұрын
story very well told
@PJ-si2po4 жыл бұрын
Very good review and what a nice scenery picture in the background video Thanks buddy
@haukursigurdsson95343 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a really good review. Exactly what I was hoping for. Much appreciated. Buying one now. Subscribed.
@ExposedRoot3 жыл бұрын
Snagged one today at REI for $100 off the garage table. Returned because "Didn't fit into our lifestyle". Don't think they used it more than once. Certainly not a big fire. Been kicking myself for years for not backing it on Kickstarter for $150!! Then it eventually went to $250 about 6 months ago on the Biolite site . I thought the price would eventually go down and not up so I was out. I have saved $650 on my last 3 purchases over the last week because all those covid newbies decided they don't like camping!
@erniedg4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, loved it!
@hanomag2513 жыл бұрын
Just got the fire pit!!! Love the review!!!
@ghislainpilon6752 жыл бұрын
Great vidéo and review.
@molove20202 жыл бұрын
amazing thank you so thorough and complete
@sureshkohnke4288 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Thanks a lot!
@ptcclatlptcclatl16834 жыл бұрын
If you leave your Webber grill out in the rain it will dissolve into a pile of rust in a few weeks. If people don't know to keep it out of the rail they should probably stay out of the woods too.
@DebPercy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you really useful review. I have just ordered one.
@justsayin32283 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks Jim
@cameroncurry66523 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Thanks dude 🙌
@sierramantrvlnus4 жыл бұрын
Really good review. I had seen another one and the information was quite incomplete. You did a great job in explaining and showing. I was curious about the sound of the fan and although it might be a little bit loud on maximum it really isn't all that bad. And it's good to see that you burned real size logs and not ones custom cut to fit. Thank you for the video.
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment and happy camping. Jim
@jeffmoccio26883 жыл бұрын
Great review
@conalobrien69294 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@18matts4 жыл бұрын
I thought the purpose of those stoves was to capture electricity from the heat for charging your stuff. I didn't realise it a camp fire forge lol I like the real purpose more than what I thought it was
@brandonhalcyon69844 жыл бұрын
the first Bio lite has a thermal engine/motor what ever in it that captures the heat. This one doesnt. Hope it helps
@nelsonocasio24624 жыл бұрын
Wow, very impressive. I think I need one. lol
@biggredd10344 жыл бұрын
great review
@pauljohnston77004 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Bo, Great job!
@cappaslangmurderer3 жыл бұрын
the standard for how reviews should be done
@itrofim7054 Жыл бұрын
I have melted two of these. Returned one and got another on warranty. The box with the fan got charred twice
@tjenkens4 жыл бұрын
I love mine because there is no smoke!!
@jroq5474 жыл бұрын
great review!
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pdan36764 жыл бұрын
Nice review about the harsh use. However, this is supposedly a smokeless fire pit, yet you never mentioned once about the smoke. The evening bonfires doesn't look like there were a lot of smokes because it was dark, nonetheless, I still see smokes. I wonder how much smoke during the daylight hour with max fan speed. After all, the claim of this device is...smokeless. Try to follow instructions and burn it smokeless and see if you still keep warm at 15-degree temperature.
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
It's funny I did not mention that. Slipped right buy me somehow. It is absolutely smokeless. That's a huge reason I like it for small gatherings. Even wet wood can be almost smokeless on the higher speeds. It's pretty great if you have ever sat around a smoked out fire pit with the wind shifting every minute. Take care and happy camping. Jim
@toobglued2 жыл бұрын
Wondering if r&d will release a larger unit
@TheGeetarDog3 жыл бұрын
Can anyone advise how much burn debris shoots out of the sides? I’m looking to maybe use this in a location that has a lot of chips/mulch on the ground and I don’t want to build up a lot of charcoal/soot in the area, which seems like one advantage to the Solo Stoves...
@AllanEdwin3 жыл бұрын
Early adopter here. I got mine before they were even offered retail. To answer your question: No debris comes out of the sides, but I recommend getting an insulated mat for underneath if you are using it over top chips/mulch. The forced air promotes a very clean burn if you are using dry, seasoned wood. I get very little coals or ash. With green, wet wood there will be more residue for sure, but it stays inside the device and you can dump it out wherever you want after it has cooled off.
@MI_Prepper3 жыл бұрын
I think they changed the bag on this. No more Solar, but bag looks stronger.
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
Solar bag sold separately I believe.
@MI_Prepper3 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub Looks like they changed it and no longer sell the solar one.
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
@@MI_Prepper Bummer. I love the solar bag. Bad call biolite. :/
@MI_Prepper3 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub Yeah and the new bag was out of stock too so no bag for me at all right now... Double bummer....
@Charlesmom4 жыл бұрын
The fan noise makes this a hard pass for me. Thanks for the review
@danlux49543 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to turn it on.
@EM-wd8wq4 жыл бұрын
Wish it was bigger
@MrMramichael3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Where did you get the thermal pad from?
@jennywright83383 жыл бұрын
Our air chamber quit and wouldn't charge after two uses.
@vicente90304 жыл бұрын
Thanks for much for your excellent video! What temperature protection rating should I get in my heat protection spray? I did a bit of research and was finding that campfires can potentially get really hot, over 2000 Degrees F. The heat protection sprays available for that temperature are all automotive related. Should I just stick with the 1200 degree F protection you recommended (based on the picture of the Rustoleum bottle you displayed), or would it be worth it to use automotive 2000 degree F ones?
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Sure. the higher the temperature rating the better I would assume.
@vicente90304 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub Thanks. Will you be posting another 6 month review next month in September to showcase how your protective paint has held up? I'm curious.
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
@@vicente9030 it's really something you're going to have to do every so often to replace the paint. I do have some small rust spots. But then again there is higher temperature paint out there than what I used.
@l0gic233 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub @Vicente any health concerns on the automotive paint?
@ArtByAir2 жыл бұрын
Lies. It’s a rust bucket. I repainted it, and it was rusty immediately after the first fire.
@toryvindwestbye41762 жыл бұрын
Were you not aware that the battery recharges from the heat?
@Sunflower-og1lm10 ай бұрын
Do you think I can use this on low heat for cooking or as a heater inside a van/bus mobile home?
@davidlaw23311 ай бұрын
I'd like one but the price here is outrageous at $500 plus n nz
@volvoguyV70R Жыл бұрын
I shouldn't have to repaint a $200 fire pit. They should have used stainless steel.
@JoshRivner4 жыл бұрын
Great video/review. Do you need to sand off the rust prior to re-painting or do you just paint over the rust?
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
I used a wire brush but did not get it all off before painting. It is holding up good so far but time will tell. Jim
@joepfankuch69754 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub I just bought one. Do you recommend preemptively painting it with Rustoleum or is the factory paint good enough?
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
@@joepfankuch6975 I would wait until needed.
@james107394 жыл бұрын
I had not seen this I had seen the small one but that is cooler
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Smokeless fire is a pretty great thing. I don't know how many times I've had to circle around the fire getting smoke in my face with normal fire pits.
@james107394 жыл бұрын
I thought this was the charger but I mean I have been saying for years all fire pits need some forced air ok I have not been saying that but I have been doing it time to time
@bradleysmith94313 жыл бұрын
How long does a fire last until having to add wood? I wish they would come out with a model that uses wood and propane. Then you don't have to keep feeding it fuel.
@AllanEdwin3 жыл бұрын
It mostly depends on the type of wood you are using, and if that wood is dry. Hardwoods are dense and a 16" hunk will take a couple of hours to burn. That's what you're looking for if you want a once-an-hour fire check.
@paddybuckley35122 жыл бұрын
Hi all, very impressed with review... however has it been discontinued? If its' so good why stop selling it ? Thanks, Paddy B, Ireland
@haslinjas10753 жыл бұрын
at my place, they don’t provide the solar bag😒
@OutdoorEnthusist3 жыл бұрын
We really like your videos. Very informative. My wife ask me a question about which BioLite product charges quickest, or produces the most electricity? Is it the Camp Stove 2, BioLite BaseCamp, or BioLite FirePit? Many thanks, Harold
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
I believe the camp stove to is the only product that actually generates its own electricity with fire. Everything else either needs a battery to be charged or can be charged on a solar panel
@pdmark3113 жыл бұрын
The app has an issue connecting every time
@TD-ce5ru Жыл бұрын
What do you do with the ashes, how do you get them out?
@nelsonleemiller3 жыл бұрын
I don't think you mentioned the smoke. Or did I miss it? It looked like a lot of smoke in the video and I thought that was the main point of this thing.
@l0gic233 жыл бұрын
9:15 -10:20 talks about smoke... Give it a few seconds to specifically answer your question but it's a good lead in.
@mjkim53552 жыл бұрын
When the battery runs out eventually, is it possible to replace a battery on my own (Biolite does not supply one)?
4 жыл бұрын
can the charcoal get hot enough to use as a heater?
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
That's a good question. I'm afraid I don't have the answer for that one. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Jim
@carvo119 ай бұрын
i thought the fire itself heated it up and charged the battery while in use ... thought that was the whole biolight claim to fame ??
@LeahWalker-yd7yw6 ай бұрын
How do you lite it up?
@burnn34 жыл бұрын
at the 5:53 mark, the cooktop grates are damaged. Was that from impact trauma? heat fatigue? and I may have missed it because no lie, I skipped the last few minutes, but was there a smoke review? Assumingly from you guys standing around the fire in the timelapse for such a period of time with no "white rabbit, white rabbit" remarks or shuffling it doesn't produce much smoke, but wanted to check and see. Great review!
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
I don't remember there being any metal grate damage. Might have been some weird camera angles or something but I think it's fine. Just a little discolored. I can't believe I didn't mention it in the review but I love this thing the most because of the no smoke feature. You can literally burn green or wet wood and if you crank it to high there's very very little smoke. If you're thinking about getting one just get it. I think you'll like it. Jim
@shanewilliamson30554 жыл бұрын
4 bbn Medical =
@DreStyle Жыл бұрын
7 hours on highest setting? That is not really possible
@DreStyle Жыл бұрын
That wood pile inside.... That is some idot thing I would do.... So yeah
@johnny-ko4mm3 жыл бұрын
does it not charge thermoelectrically like the little stoves?
@fullmoonadventureclub3 жыл бұрын
No, it does not. It must be charged by AC or solar. Lasts for days off a charge though.
@mattman88222 жыл бұрын
Would you get this over the Solo stove bonfire
@fullmoonadventureclub2 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I have no experience with a solo stove.
@DavidDexterNelson3 жыл бұрын
Only thing missing was actually building a fire in it ....
@chtomlin Жыл бұрын
doesn't the battery charge by the fire heat as well?
@anthonygonzales1027 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure it does
@fullmoonadventureclub Жыл бұрын
Not with the fire pit version
@chtomlin Жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub right, thanks
@anthonygonzales1027 Жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonadventureclub is the biolite camp stove 2 the only one that could charge a cellphone?
@fullmoonadventureclub Жыл бұрын
@@anthonygonzales1027 correct. I have that one too and it's pretty cool.
@sayeedsikder29582 жыл бұрын
after you using it how easy to clean it ?
@fullmoonadventureclub2 жыл бұрын
Easy enough to dump out the ash but the wire mesh tends to rust so you have to repaint it with high temp paint occasionally. All in all I really do enjoy the fire pit.
@mikem3204 жыл бұрын
Your sound test was BRUTAL! Dogs barking, you talking, music in the background, WTF?
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
I suppose the point was you could hear all that stuff in the background over the fan. Otherwise what would your reference point be for the fan noise? Jim
@TheGeetarDog3 жыл бұрын
“Brutal” is a little extreme no?
@CallsignMongol4 жыл бұрын
Party foul at 4:21
@fullmoonadventureclub4 жыл бұрын
Good eye. :)
@fasttruckman3 жыл бұрын
Is that Big Hoss from pawn stars
@frankfox8784 Жыл бұрын
Never understand the Box opening bit or why you have to film it , i pretty much guessed it came in a Box and you had to remove it first before lighting it