Solo Stove Bonfire Review - Is It Worth It ???

Solo Stove Bonfire Review
My thoughts of the Solo Stove Bonfire, why I wanted it and how its working for me.
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[@diegomontoya8889]

I have been eyeing one of these for the last two months. Very timely and excellent review Sir!

[@MrTachienchang]

Thank you on doing such a wonderful, genuine review of this product. I feel much better informed than before.

[@suechang7443]

I bought one for Ian!

[@isaachill1107]

You covered every point I was concerned about. Thank You

[@jennmoore2602]

Thanks so much for the review. I was looking at this for the whole purpose of providing heat. Knowledge is power

[@darkclouds27]

Thank you for the honest review. The ad showed up in my Instagram feed and I really wanted to buy one. I’m glad I watched this and will now think about whether to buy it or not weighing in on the pros and cons. Thanks again. 🔥🤙🏽

[@gavrielcasas3488]

You’re knocking these reviews out of the park, thank you for the info and the awesome videos!

[@nobodyhikes]

Excellent and thorough review. Thank you!

[@faipea6277]

Thanks for the review. I like that you gave the pros and cons. Great job and thank you for sharing.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Nice backyard! I love that setting! Can’t wait to get my van back in a few days. Itching to get out. Thanks for the great videos

[@medtech1a]

Great info. I can see how that would benefit me when out camping plus concentrating your flame to boil for a shower.

[@nate-beard]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful!

[@pw3543]

I know I’m getting old when my knees start hurting because of your kneeling position.

[@robertallen6710]

..hehe..me too...

[@sharonbyrd5075]

😂

[@tommyseacat3580]

What about when that ship sailed 20 years ago..

[@terrynelson2875]

Honesty, good and bad of product, “Priceless” in today’s world! Appreciated much!

[@robindelgado5878]

You are not alone

[@chrisvasey71]

Good overall review! My wife and I were at our friend's house last night who have the larger Yukon model. It generated plenty of radiant heat. I had to move my chair back from it. We were impressed with the Solo Stove!

[@Hangs4Fun]

Thanks for your review Jason. I own the backpack version and have had my eye on this firepit version since you first showed it. Been waiting for this follow up review :-)

[@mikekennemer7737]

Its nice to hear that someone cares after camping. Thank you Sir.

[@pitvip3r953]

For those complaining about the lack of radiant heat and smoke (for bugs) just pop the top ring off. It’ll throw pretty wide instead of directing an intense draft up. We’ve sat around this thing countless winter nights, temps down to single digits and most of the time people are stripping off layers. Just wear warm boots. Great review by the way!!

[@ricg2121]

Your winter comment...is that with the top ring on or off? Thanks...

[@hepzlawrence7710]

Just use an old washing machine drum that has holes in the sides lol😂👍🏾

[@steveking8548]

@@hepzlawrence7710 I want a fire. I don't want to wash my clothes when I'm camping.

[@gemcutter187]

Could probably block the holes around the bottom too or instead

[@hepzlawrence7710]

@@steveking8548 can do both if you want, wash your underwear then dry it over the fire in the same washing drum😄👍🏾😂

[@deanmidlick5868]

Great video as always. I think you just verified my original thoughts i had about this with it being designed to be more of a big stove like its smaller counterparts than something to use as an actual side radiating source of heat.

[@brians7727]

No radiant heat = no deal. Thanks for the info & review!

[@johnnash9072]

For radiant heat from this set up I would place a disc of metal about 2 to 4 feet above the top. As the heat rises into the disc it will deflect outwards.

[@jammin6816]

John Nash - what exactly is a “disk of metal”?

[@johnnash9072]

@@jammin6816 a garbage can lid or satellite dish

[@echo6echo419]

I've had one for a while and used it many times in temps below 40 and even below 30 a few times. It generates plenty of heat for me and the people with me. The upside is you don't spend all night avoiding smoke. I also don't see that it eats wood much more quickly than a "regular" fire. Now if you keep packing it full, it'll roar, get really hot and eat wood like mad, but you can feed it like a normal fire and it works well.

[@kimberblake4215]

@@echo6echo419 thanks for the info

[@paulwcamacho]

Hey, Jason. Great review, thank you! I've been on the fence for months about buying the Solo Stove Bonfire. Your review has convinced me to buy it. Cheers, and stay safe.

[@mcraaj]

Thanks for the review finally someone who answered all the concerns i had

[@johnmccaffery5186]

Thanks for the great review and pointing out a few things that I hadn’t realized. I was actually thinking about getting one after a friend used one at an American Adventurists outing. I’ll stick with my BioLite fire pit when I need a fire like that!

[@chuckrf1502]

Thanks for the review. It isn’t something I would use, but interesting to learn more about this option.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Great review. You answered all of my questions and concerns in your video. Thank you.

[@GardenDownSouth]

Super helpful review. Also brought up points i didn't think of. Appreciate the help

[@danwhiting4399]

I was very curious about that sized solo. Thank you for the review, it was very helpful, I am getting an itch to get one for our patio in the late spring through early fall. Party on Wayne.

[@markw.3743]

Jason good product review Thanks for your honesty this is one reason I watch your videos ! Keep them coming Brother !

[@michellet7517]

One of the most honest review's I have seen. I have it and like it, but we are cold sitting around it. Wish I would have known that

[@Felixonthetrail]

Great review. You answered all my question about it. Greetings from Germany!

[@CanadianPrepper]

I've had the same stove for over 3 years and I agree with you on a few things. Certainly there's less radiant heat off the sides there's no doubt about that. May be remedied by throwing some Stones around it. Ones that are large enough that they don't impede the air holes. I would have to disagree though about weather it burns wood faster. In my experience my fires last much longer with this stove or fire pit. The secondary burn of the smoke really goes a long way in extending the range of the fire. I have how to fire going of modest size and to my surprise came out 3 hours later and it was still going. Where most fires smolder this one continues to feed it oxygen which requires very little stirring or mid fire maintenance. With regards to cooling the stove off simply emptying out the coals well lead to a rather fast cooling of the stove because it is such a thin Steel. This is done safely by simply taking a couple sticks putting them in the holes and flipping it over. Obviously this will leave a bit of a Trace but in my opinion there's nothing wrong with a few ashes on the ground. Having left my stove outside in rain or shine for 3 years I can say that it's held up well with some minor surface rust but still performs like it did on the first date. The design is perfect, the only thing it needs is some accessories so that you can use it as a grill

[@harrymills2770]

I have a giant iron grate and put this on sidewalk pavers on my wood deck, next to the house. Waited for it to snow. I was worried about damage to my deck, but the iron grate I stood it on never even got hot. I concur that it burns everything down to ash, and doesn't smoke. It doesn't even put out many sparks, although I put a giant clamshell screen (fits the grate) over it, just in case. I don't think that piling rocks around it would do all that much. I could see hanging some TEGs off it to generate some electricity, though. High temperature differential between the body and the ambient air, but not hot enough to melt anything.

[@Showitnowchaz]

Harry Mills can u post a list of products of TEG’s or how to. Sounds like a good option for electricity for camping. thxs.

[@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053]

I just ordered my first camping stove 🔥🏹🏕🏹🔥. I’m beyond excited, especially after reading 📖your comment and seeing his video📹about this stove🔥⛺️🔥. I can’t wait to bring my son out and try this out!

[@BobPapadopoulos]

If it has a "secondary burn" of the smoke, would that not mean it's burning faster? A more efficient fire is a faster burning fire.

[@CanadianPrepper]

@@BobPapadopoulos It means that what would normally smolder and create smoke is actually burned instead of wasted. If a fire is smoking thats wasted energy

[@tree3po]

Damn, that view is amazing behind you.

[@garyhinchey595]

Great review thanks, I was wondering about the heating efficiency and you covered that well

[@leemills5526]

Best video I have seen about the Solo stoves. Thanks.

[@JimRodgers]

A couple of years ago I took advantage of a 2 for 1 sale by Solo Stove and purchased two of their Solo Stove Titan stoves. I've stashed one in my truck for emergencies and used the other one occasionally on camping trips. I have to say that the Titan makes very efficient use of wood, and I've been able to boil two quarts and more on just a few handfuls of small wood pieces. But I can see that the Bonfire model would have its negatives as you pointed out. The Titan model is designed to cook on, while the Bonfire model seems to be marketed as a "campfire replacement" which exposes the problems you mentioned. Great review! One positive about Solo Stoves that I can confirm: they are very, very well made and very durable products.

[@garygoldsmith9844]

Great review, I love mine! Wouldn't leave home without it.

[@scotthockenberry3085]

Good to know

[@DavidZack-Jeephead]

Since we got our Ranger, we bring it everywhere we camp as well as use it at home.

[@41levergun]

I have had one for years and use it often. I even load it up for camping. I'll always have one, just might by the largest one also. My backyard fire pit has not been used in years. Im removing it and setting it up for my bonfire this year. Make a nice raised brick pad over in old pit.

[@tobiastucker7103]

Thanks for an informative and well presented review. I have the Solo Stove Titan and love it for tea and coffee on my hikes. You are filming in the area I want to move my family to from Alaska. New subscriber.

[@daemongamingtv]

This was a very solid review. I'd love to have one.

[@hankgs]

Great review, even better camp spot...!!!

[@arubanjames]

Great vid, easy to watch, straight to the point, very informative!

[@snewogj]

great review thanks a lot, keep them coming!

[@TKCL]

Just what I was looking for, no radiant heat was a big concern of mine.

[@Timebanditgirl]

If you get a good base of hot coals and a good balance of wood, the flames will be rolling out of the holes and it does radiate heat. Don't get your wood above the holes though. We love ours. You still have the rolling flames, but no smoke.

[@MrGus.1]

Great review! Okay, so it puts out less heat laterally where you can feel it, uses more wood and is close to smokeless. It is the perfect suburban toy!

[@tacowheeler2200]

Thanks for the review, I had my concerns as well about the radiant heat. Nice spot!!

[@davidjennings6937]

Good and honest review. Thank you.

[@parappathekappa]

Awesome review! I bet some kind of hat / lid / roof thingy that could redirect the heat would also add more radiative heating for humans.

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

You can have something on top to reflect the heat your way.

[@richardwilkof6713]

Excellent review, with a lot of useful information. We just got ours and are anxious to set it up and use it. Thanks.

[@LRC5555]

Excellent review! I learned so much. Thank you!

[@davestinytrailertravels526]

Thanks Jason been waiting for this review. You covered everything I was wondering about. Yes no trace is good in our woods wish everyone would try there best it would make the woods cleaner. I like having a fire every morning just to get the bones moving and the ambiance while fixing breakfast and packing up.

[@JayRSwan]

I don't have a problem with having the moring fire the day of. Especially for just the packing and breakfast fires, the sidewall does not get that hot. You can even touch them near the bottom. You can see from his in the coloration caused by heat. That being said I just dig small hole dump the remaining coals and douse them with water. The bonfire pit is ready to pack in 30mins. Of course, I put it in the back of the truck and not the caring bag they come with.

[@allemander]

Jay Swan That’s sweet, a bag that cares. Caring bags are so thoughtful. I prefer to use my carrying bag, though.

[@jimsjacob]

Nothing beats a plain ol washtub from your old washing machine. I’ve had mine for 20 years and it’s still going strong. Radiates heat incredibly

[@txhypnotist]

Ole ways are best.

[@Tocomaco]

I have a stove oven that's scrap, and planning to take off what need be, and try that!

[@tyson9419]

Totally different concept here.

[@zducer]

Great review not like the other reviews that I saw. I got all I need to know on this review. Thank you.

[@kennosek6926]

Thanks, great review! I just ordered a Bonfire from three friend recommendations. Looking forward to "smokeless" fires with the family. Hey, I like your jacket in the video!

[@jbss7382]

Great review from someone not associated with the company.

[@swaggingsisters]

Thanks for the review, was curious about this one. We've used a Snowpeak Large firepit for about 6-7yrs constantly, it's the perfect package for us as it packs up flat, cook on it, warms you, etc. We also have an Ozpig for when in the areas/season here in Oz that they're the only thing you're allowed a fire in. We use both at home constantly too. Enjoying the Ozpig in our winter right now, like having a pot belly stove out camping or in your backyard😀. For pared down camping we have the Firebox Stove, love it too.

[@Mogley2003]

Good info. Thanks Jason!

[@ianpatrick23]

Great explanation of the pros and cons of the Solo Stove Bonfire. Thanks!

[@clintbiesinger9436]

Comment: Props, for the best review that I've seen on how it works in a camping environment. Question: How does it work for storage, space, weight, packing to and packing up from camps? Would you like something that collapses more?

[@matthoward1174]

Its a wood gasifier. Also, sometimes you want some smoke to help keep the bugs away.

[@exbreezyboy]

really good review, thanks man... heaps of stuff i didn't think about. Thank you :)

[@rolandodiaz9101]

Thanks for the insight!

[@hbm_54]

Great review! Fantastic view from your camp site! Do you ever post location spot names?

[@ginonet]

Great review. Much appreciated. I'd also appreciate the GPS coordinates of that campsite because it's awesome!!

[@richsmart321]

great review thank you. I love the fact of smokeless (to a point) for out in the garden & not smoking out us or the neighbours! But the fact it doesnt radiate heat on the sides, it feels like it doesnt give me what I need & youve saved me an expensive purchase that would have disappointed.

[@anastasiahopkinson5676]

Excellent review. Well balanced pros and cons. Thank you.

[@Jefduro1]

I purchased a stainless front loading washer tub for $15 for a local appliance repair guy. It works great, keeps the campsite clean, has smoke (which I like) and puts off radiant heat. Best thing is that it keeps the sparks contained which is always a plus with kiddos, pets and flammable brush. I also use it for ice fishing and spring 3D archery events to keep my group warm.

[@michaelbechtold]

Just curious if you ever do any milky way shots while out in those really dark areas? Bet you are in some perfect places for it? Thanks for the videos I really enjoy them! You inspire me to go camping more!

[@nothere9551]

Thanks so much for the review, I was thinking about getting one, not not 100% sure, might make one and see how it goes.

[@morpheuszzz662]

The burn ban info was very helpful. Thank you.

[@jonalvord7006]

I just want to know where you are filming this, because it is picture perfect!

[@jspark9000]

My thinking too! The framing is beautiful with the winding River going off into the distance. Well done 👍

[@kenbarb4102]

Thank you. Excellent Review. By the way...I'm using this on a "small" outdoor slab with seating for 4 and a grill off my lanai in FL. Mostly for ambience, light and marshmallows :-). So the fact that it does not radiate heat to keep surrounds warm is actually an advantage for us and a reason to have this stove vs. others. Keeping warm is not an issue here vs. keeping "cool".

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Thanks for a very detailed review.

[@1607trojan]

Really good review. A buddy recently purchased one and the heat felt great so I started reviewing in order to buy one. We were actually all just standing around and didn’t notice too much smoke but we never sat actually down in front of it. Probably still get one but not at full price! Thanks

[@UkuleleJayBBQ]

I don't comment a lot but I got mine and it's AWESOME. Fire burned a good long time before I had to add wood and the radiant heat was perfect for my linking. Cleaning was super easy. I got the kit which had the spark arrestor and lid on top which was great. I found starting the wood you could see a little smoke but after initial start it was barely detectable. Love the portability and being able to have a great fire in my backyard which has limited space.

[@Wraithsong]

were over in grants pass. love the woods around here.

[@spencexxx]

Close your phone and open a spelling book.

[@ZuitSuit]

Yes! Great video

[@cdennisb]

An excellent review! Especially appreciated your comments about rate of burn, ambient heat and time to shut down. Sounds like it’s good for ambiance and “leave no trace” but not much more.

[@debbiethompson30]

This is truly a product that has performed beyond my expectations. It puts out a lot of heat and the smoke is almost completely eliminated and I'm not careful about what I burn in it either. Junk wood. Wood that's too wet. Old wood. New wood. This thing is a beast. I liked it so well that I tore the guts out of my gas fire pit and stuck the middle sized solo stove in there. It puts out far more heat than the gas fire pit.

[@2121Jroc]

He said is doesn’t put out enough heat and it just rises

[@cherylhall4605]

@@2121Jroc we own the Yukon model and it puts out plenty of heat!

[@2121Jroc]

@@cherylhall4605 what about the smell of burning wood?

[@JD-ru7lf]

​@@2121Jroche's chatting sh*t

[@24ZEN]

I love smelling like campfire. Thanks for the review.

[@ChrisinHove]

Excellent review. Thank you!

[@anthonyspencer961]

Thank you for the review. It was very helpful.

[@jackblack2321]

Seems like the high walls would take away some of the enjoyment sitting around the fire

[@bethduncanjazz]

Great review. Thanks for the pros and cons. You hit on everything I was thinking about. I wish it had more radiant heat.

[@kcb5336]

No or little radiant heat is a deal breaker for me.

[@paslayer]

Buy or make a heat shield so the heat radiates out and not up in the air. It works

[@ivinskiwi384]

@@paslayer how? Not all of have those skills so can you elaborate please?

[@paslayer]

@@ivinskiwi384 buy heavy mesh metal screening at lowes and a metal drain pan of the same diameter. Bend the screening to the same diameter of the solo stove so that it sits on top of the stove. Use metal ties to keep the screening together then place the drain pan on top of the screening. You now have a heater that allows the heat to move outward instead of upward

[@ivinskiwi384]

@@paslayer thanks so much for your time and great lesson 👍

[@oliver1965]

Thx for your review. Helps me a lot

[@gabiwenzelow7348]

Thanks great review!

[@wandabissell]

Bought this for the back deck, and we've been happy with the heat output for sitting out and having a drink with friends, socially distanced. I hope it will get us thru the winter of our Covid discontent

[@buzrash]

Please talk about your thoughts after the winter use

[@thathikingguy]

I remember leaving a comment in one of your videos couple years back when I got mine. I agree with your pros and cons for sure. I love mine and have tried it in winter and your right, you have to be very close to it to get any kind of significant heat. Great review

[@allemander]

That Hiking Guy Your right Your left Your middle Your top Your bottom Your dictionary

[@bantruong1444]

Excellent and useful review. Thanks.

[@dfgdfg_]

Great honest review.

[@adventure3zero738]

I have the same stove, and I have the same complaint. It is not very good for keeping warm. It does make a nice looking fire. Is also good for cooking over when camping.

[@JayRSwan]

I found if I dig mine down about 4" or so the radiant heat is fine. To test this just try standing on a couple bricks. Or if you are a sitter place your chair on a few and see if your legs stay warm. It fixed the issue for me.

[@StrobeCypher]

This. Think Solo missed on marketing. What this is great for is cooking over with a grate that you can adjust height of. Smokeless is huge plus if your standing over the fire for lots of BBQ tending.

[@673Piper]

Thanks Jason. It's definatly something to consider. It's like a big rocket stove. A grill on top would be great for Q'ing.

[@shupingyin8082]

Thanks for reviewing I’m looking into the unit

[@brewman5563]

Excellent review Sir. Thank you

[@bladenrexroth2555]

They need a domed top piece for it to disperse heat. I can also see this thing come in sections. Fire pit, griddle/grill, smoker and with the wide domed top to catch an disperse heat.

[@bladenrexroth2555]

This product could also be used to heat a tent or structure that has a roof vent.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

It's crazy...just two years ago I couldn't find a portable fire pit to save my life and now there are all sorts of options.

[@caydn2]

I’ve thought the same thing!

[@mmodnao]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@cac527]

Super useful! Thank you!

[@lachlanmaple4868]

I have owned and used the bonfire for about 2 years now and love it. Best piece of kit I have bought. It puts out plenty of heat for a winter camp and has almost no smoke. The flames look like they are dancing on the top from the secondary burn. Coals glow red hot after a couple of hrs. There is almost no ash left in the morning as the heat burns the logs completely. The stainless steel does discolour a bit leaving a nice patina on the metal which adds to the character. I highly recommend it. It is good for about 4-5 people to sit around. If you have more then you probably need to go for the bigger Yukon model.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

This comment makes me feel better about my purchase of the "Bonfire". I'm eagerly awaiting it's arrival!

[@cherylhall4605]

We have the Yukon and love it!

[@canada5691]

I have the Bonfire model, and love it also.

[@JD-ru7lf]

​@@MyClutteredGaragehow did you find it?

[@JD-ru7lf]

​@@canada5691does it give out plenty of heat?

[@emailjlira]

Two things I want to point out and maybe try with the one I just purchased. I ended up getting mine on sale for $269 with the base included. A bit pricy still, but easier and probably lighter to pack than a dryer drum - at least mine. 1. I think it may be a good opportunity to fabricate a metal reflector to redirect the heat towards you. Another option if it doesn't radiate as much might be put it into an already dug firepit that would allow the radiant heat to go up towards you if it's halfway down in a firepit. With a deflector, it would make even more use of the radiant heat. And with it being halfway dug, you can use a tripod for cooking if you wanted. 2. Couldn't you dump all the wood and ash and douse it then let the bonfire stove sit for maybe 20 minutes like a chimney for your BBQ. It would be cool in maybe 30 minutes rather than the 2 hours you're guestimating.

[@123paisa]

On sale for $269 😂

[@mrcyrilfiggus]

Thanks for the info brother

[@guitarcleveland]

People are so lucky to live near places like this. It seems impossible to move somewhere cool without a good job waiting for you.