Solo Stove Comparison - Yukon, Bonfire, Ranger, and Campfire

[@diverbrent]

Great video, very entertaining. From what I've found, to get the "smokeless" action it's best best to run with the wood below the inside ring of holes. Wood above the ring of holes will create combustion burning. I've just picked up the Ranger and am totally happy with the choice, thanks for the comparisons!!

[@dthrckt]

Or just run as hot as you can. Smoke is okay...

[@cloudcitydigital]

Was really looking for a detailed size comparison, this nails it. Thanks!

[@stoogend]

Did you read the instruction manual? This is a masterclass in how to NOT use your solo stove as intended. Wowza. If you want a smokeless backyard fire, continue your youtube journey.

[@kan-zee]

The Campfire is close to the size of a paint can The Ranger is like a 3 gallon bucket The Bonfire reminds me of a car Tire size. The Yukon reminds me of a Big Truck Tire

[@dattran6372]

thanks for the comparison, but the whole advantage of these is the smokeless burn, or almost smokeless, which you will never get if you overfill like that.

[@slaymond4293]

I'm not sure if I've ever seen such a poor understanding of how to build a fire demonstrated in a single video. I knew it was going to be bad when they started with pallets instead of real timber

[@davidc.9933]

@@slaymond4293 where's your vid?

[@davidc.9933]

"the whole advantage". right, so you don't own one...

[@dattran6372]

@@davidc.9933 And you deduced that how?

[@davidc.9933]

@@dattran6372 because if out owned one and used it away from your patio you would know the other adavantages. Stick to city stuff lol

[@TheSQDoctor]

For anyone trying to decide between the Yukon and the Bonfire... get the Bonfire. The Yukon is too big to be manageable, especially considering you are expected to dump out the ashes after just a few uses. If you can't transport the Yukon to someplace covered, then you have to buy the separate Yukon cover to keep rain and snow out of it. I did buy the Yukon, but the magic of the airholes that reignite the smoke and make the fire look so hypnotic doesn't happen unless you build a really huge fire.

[@thrivept9113]

I also was deciding between the two and for my family of 6 and goal to utilize the pit as intended with secondary burn holes functioning we also went with the Bonfire. The Yukon would be an absolutely huge fire that would be a challenge to manage or be anywhere near unless you have a dozen people standing 5-6 ft away from it. Big parties or very large groups get the Yukon, everyone else looking for a personal/family fire pit get the bonfire.

[@LarsSchumann]

I live in upstate NY and winters are cold here. I had a Bonfire, but I upgraded to the newer Yukon (27" not 30" anymore). I think it is perfect, since we try to stay 6' away from our friends, but still want to stay warm...

[@trikstar198]

the Yukon is not unmanageable by any means, and is a perfect size for a family of 4. I had the bonfire for awhile and it's nice if you're a couple, or camping with maybe 3 people total. But when you have a family, or in general sitting around with a group of friends, it's better to take the Yukon

[@Nitroxdude]

Anyone who doesn’t want there Yukon , I’ll take it off ur hands .

[@drdez]

@@thrivept9113 still glad you bought the bonfire vs Yukon

[@boiliebaits156]

Thanks so much for your review. I’ve just purchased the ranger.

[@PianoKwanMan]

How are you finding it? I have one and since I live on my own, it works pretty well. I've yet to use it for a party bigger than 2 though.

[@dylish]

This really help me see the size difference thanks

[@arlenmentonable]

Great comparison and perspective in the video. Thanks.

[@obriens1]

Nice drone footage but it’s time for a mic. Could barely hear a word.

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Nice video fun and informative thank you, fun to see the puppy dog too, cute 😊🐶

[@kirkwalters9021]

Nice video. You’re quite the pyro, and that’s cool. We have the Yukon and it pretty much stays put except for cleaning. Just picked up the Bonfire and can’t wait to fire it up. The mobility will come in handy as well. Take care

[@jeremyhuang13]

Nice video. One critique is you should add firewood above the secondary burn holes or above the ring on the Yukon.

[@Utubeisazzho]

Why can’t you put full pieces in the ranger. Does it not burn. Doesn’t damage the stove. Swedish fire torch

[@Tamjam2011]

Great review...and great sense of humor, on 🔥

[@TinCanTraveler]

Is there a way to keep the metal from turning black?

[@tjellis1479]

yes...it wipes clean with light cloth after cool....reveals blue-ish patina

[@tjellis1479]

painted black by choice

[@ProdigiousReturn]

What’s the name of that splitter you used at the beginning? I like that. Could be good around the backyard. Safer with a mallet than having the kids use an actual axe. Never seen one of those before.

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

Hi! It's a Kindling Cracker XL, I've had it for a long time now and am really happy to have it. It makes splitting very easy.

[@terracebrooks320]

From where did you purchase the grate for the solo bonfire pit?

[@dthrckt]

Check description

[@manninggrinnan621]

Nice splitting ring, I've never seen one before.

[@reneedaniel1083]

USER WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUID You need to learn how to start a Boy Scout fire The Solo stoves pits have been extremely damaged because they require NO FLAMMABLE LIQUID

[@dthrckt]

Thanks, karen

[@paulamorris7466]

Did you get the grill grate from anywhere in particular? What is the diameter of the grill grate you are using? Thanks for the video!

[@paulamorris7466]

@dthrckt Lol! Thanks so much!

[@lowandmighty]

These stoves will turn black over time? About how long did it take to turn black?

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

We painted the bonfire and the ranger with black high temp exhaust paint which is why they are darker. We hoped they would radiate more heat from the sides because most comes out the top. The campfire was never painted but is the oldest stove and has a natural patina, but we start fires on top of the campfire (watch for a future video). The yukon was brand new but is slightly discolored after even one burn - because we spilled fuel on it.

[@cathyedwards2844]

I love my ranger, but cutting the logs can be a pain. Once the fire gets going, is there alot of smoke because of the size of the logs?

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

No, the smoke is mostly from adding the citronella fuel, if you are using it properly there is almost no smoke. Each stove has it's best range for wood size. While camping the typical sticks and small branches work really well for the ranger,, we dont usually burn split fire wood unless we process it quite small in the ranger. The splitter shown in the start of the video is quite handy.

[@paulross7744]

@@nanookoutdoors5171 I have been tempted to paint my Bonfire black. Did you find any difference in the radiant output afterwards?

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

I haven't taken any measurements, so I can't say if it's made a difference or not, but that's why I painted it.

[@Ira88881]

Incredible: A video on Solo stoves, and you don’t have a clue how to load, feed and light one.

[@cynicsupreme]

These things seem like they trade reduced smoke for reduced radiated heat. Do they put heat out the side at all or is it all out the top?

[@cliftonsmith]

Good review. However my recent experiences with them indicate the customer service in not up to scratch. You cannot get through on their telephone line to speak to anybody. Anyone else experienced this?

[@dontbearichard72]

I just ordered the ranger direct from solo. I utilized the first responder promo code but it never gave me an opportunity to apply it. I called solo stove and I was greeted with pretty prompt, friendly customer service, and my promo code was applied and I did receive my credit.

[@xamitz58]

Customer service for a fire pit? Oh lord.

[@cliftonsmith]

@@xamitz58 lol, I ordered a couple of fire pits and accessories, only half the order arrived. But was very difficult to get through to someone to let them know to ship the rest.

[@cdrsfrg]

Interesting to see how the fire pits work once they got hot. I wish your audio was better. I had a hard time hearing what you were saying. When I saw you squirt additional oil on the fire that was a breaking point for me. You should never do that.

[@ajaypanagariya6729]

Could you describe a bit how you did the handle on your frying pan? Did you cover it with a layer of RTV and then just slide the silicone cover on top? This seems like a pretty great idea

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

I completely filled the silicone cover first, I wanted to make sure there wouldn't be any air gaps. It's easier to let the excess flow out of the cover than trying to add more and pack it in after. After it was full, I put it on my handle trying to center it within the silicone cover. I had to let it sit for almost a week before the RTV was fully hard. Thanks for watching!

[@nevadajim775]

You're going to get seriously burned possibly fatal by throwing flammable fluid on those fires. I've seen it happen with homes destroyed.

[@andrewouimette5389]

Gasoline explodes, tiki torch fuel burns. Clearly, she's an experienced pyro.

[@cjschmitt4882]

then don't fuck up doing it????? That's pretty much the goal!

[@TonyWhats]

Do you add Tiki torch fuel to the wood? Does it help keep bugs away?

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

Tiki torch fuel was added, when I take the ranger camping it does help with the bugs.

[@marsleon8204]

OMG! What are u doing to this beautiful stoves

[@davidsavage4407]

Thank you! What size grill/grate did you use for the Ranger?

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2UNFRO 12" A 12.5" would be a little better

[@willfish5961]

Such an underrated channel

[@PS987654321PS]

This video is a unholy disaster. You’re not supposed to put wood in above the top line. That’s why it’s smoking. And no liquid. This is a video on what not the fuck to do.

[@cob9834]

You need to get some external mics to wear. I can’t understand what you’re saying I need to learn about product

[@michaelbyrd9468]

Can you tell us about the splitter you used around the 30second mark? Great comparison by the way and also loved your analysis of painting the yukon black in your other video!

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

Here is a link to the splitter used, watch for sales. So far it's worked really well, they do have an XL version if you have larger logs. m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200647343_200647343 Thanks for watching!

[@charlesthomas4032]

I have the same splitter. Great for making kindling. Been outside for over 4 years in a log and still going strong.

[@SunnyDay405]

Too much wood. The insturction manual said wood should not stick our of the top. Also, the fuel is not necessary, use fire starters.

[@rubenzamora3326]

Did you paint your solo stoves black?

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

We have painted most of them black, our Yukon is half painted black for radiant heat experiments. Eventually all our stoves will be painted.

[@xamitz58]

@@nanookoutdoors5171 I was wondering why they look like crap.

[@PatriotMango]

are the stoves getting black inevitable

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

On the inside yes, on the outside, it all depends on how rough you are with them. We are very rough and use the stoves in ways they weren't really meant to be used. We like to paint them black for radiant heat and when the do get dirty it's hard to notice.

[@elic.2443]

14:32. I like your style! More wood more fuel! 🤣

[@tcap7917]

could've heated my whole house for a week with what she just burned

[@davidc.9933]

The most renewable of all resources

[@michaelr8401]

That yard cart is awesome. Please post the brand and name if you can. Thanks!

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

It is an amazing cart! It also has a dump feature. Here is the link. www.homedepot.com/p/GORILLA-CARTS-1-500-lb-Super-Heavy-Duty-Poly-Dump-Cart-GOR10-16/300495305

[@rogofam]

Holy Pyro Girl!!!

[@09lifehack]

Here is my DIY'd double deck solo stoves kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHuYZWhmbM-fitU

[@dnldnl4880]

Great video need better audio

[@FortWildernessRicky]

Very cool 😎

[@michaelfriedman2221]

you need a better mic the next time you make a video. Could barely hear you

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

Thanks! Already taken care of, this was my first time using a Gopro and for some reason I put it in a waterproof case.

[@terracebrooks320]

I found it!

[@TheBlackAbstract]

get some infiliate links wanna support great vid

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

Thanks! I don't have enough traffic for most affiliate programs, but I just created a Patreon Page! www.patreon.com/NanookOutdoors

[@workmates]

Thanks, that's some awful audio

[@nanookoutdoors5171]

This was the first time using a Gopro and I didn't know how terrible the cases made the audio until it was too late. Lesson learned.

[@richardgshields]

Arent you worried about scorching the entire planet?

[@MrPuntjes]

Man nennt seinen Kanal outdoor und benutzt Alles was man im Baumarkt finden kann um Feuer zu machen.

[@davidc.9933]

Da Sie keine Videos haben, sollte ich davon ausgehen, dass Sie noch nie ein Feuer gemacht haben? Hast du gedacht, dass jedes Feuer, das sie macht, auf diesem Kanal gepostet wird?