Solo Stove Mesa - Unboxing and Review - The best portable tiny fire pit i've ever had.

[@b.vonschnauser207]

Thank you for that very peaceful video outro. No annoying music. Well done.

[@spenserholen419]

Just wanted to say thanks for making this video. It was thorough, informative, down to earth, and overall very peaceful. Especially the end with all the no talking shots of the stove. Really made me want to go camping. Cheers!

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

You just made my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@sumiyajonet]

Thank you so much for a thorough & transparent review !! I’ve been over here debating on buying it for the past two days and you convinced me. The part about the kindling was honestly the most helpful portion !! I love a good fire, but I’m so clueless as to how to start it and keep it going for a while . I would have been stressed out trying to use the pebbles. Thanks & keep up the content .

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Yeah the pellets are really problematic in it. It’s a “pretty” flame, but not practical. You’re better off using small chunks of hard wood.

[@gobwalker]

I got my mesa second hand its great but I found a small hand full of unburnt pellets stuck in the inner camber. With a good shack the came free

[@alireid5874]

Seems like this would be nice for summer

[@jjames05]

very nice, objective review. especially about using pellets. thanks. buying one now...

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jrod240]

Really helpful review. Was very curious about if it made any worthwhile heat. Glad to see it does and peaks my interest more. Very relaxing, calm, collected and honest review. Thank you for making it.

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

You’re most welcome! I’m glad it helped!

[@harrymills2770]

I think a 1- or 2-gallon bucket of pellets, with a good little flour scoop or gardener's trowel would make pellets pretty convenient. I think you could cut your own screen to fit in the bottom of the stove, and dispense with Solo's pellet-burning accessory. It's almost like they don't want pellets to work. Pellets are more attractive out West, where they're cheap and convenient, and there aren't (m)any hardwood alternatives. If you're in hardwood country, like the midwest, east and northeast, you probably should look down your nose at pellets. I wonder if they make taller camp stoves of about the same diameter, that'll burn steady for longer.

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

I’ve tried everything with pellets. While it does work, it’s just not practical. I’m using kindling, hardwood, sticks, anything really and it all works better than pellets unfortunately. Good ideas! I’ll try that and see how I go. Thanks for commenting!

[@SL_BA]

Thanks for sharing. We just received ours today. I was just courious about how others were using their stove.

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@capecodquadcopters729]

Great vid. I'm sitting in my condo in PHX feeling a little jealous. When I saw "OCD in full swing here" pop up I laughed because I know I'd be doing the same thing. I'd have them lined up just right for function and aesthetics. lol

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

This thing is great for condo life!

[@danielmaloney3149]

Can you possibly add information about the table you are using? Thanks! Dan

[@Laptopdog78]

What type of wood was that you were using? The kindling I buy here is kiln dried softwood, and it burns through really quickly. I could see the moisture in the wood bubbling in one of your shots which leads me to believe this is a non seasoned hardwood? My point is that I want to find a wood that burns for longer so that I am not feeding it constantly. Thanks.

[@RVingTheCountry]

Nice. Just ordered one and damn it. I ordered 2 bags of pellets. Great.

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

You’ll see what I mean. Use the pellets for “pretty” fire when friends come, kindling or wood chunks for sustained heat and prettyness

[@RVingTheCountry]

@@TheMidweekEscapeArtist will do! To bad you can’t use pellets to start it and add wood as you go along. Or can you?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

@@RVingTheCountry of course you can, you’ll just need to remove the pellet adapter somehow.

[@weezyslob]

Where do you get wood that size, or I suppose what is wood that size called? Is it actually called kindling, like if you go to buy it somewhere?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Yep, then you cut it to size. Could be anything really, as long as it’s hard wood.

[@jorge_c1010]

Where can I find the table you set the solo stove at?

[@zadd797]

How hot does the top of your tent get as the heat rises?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Not at all. It’s not enough to cause concern.

[@chrisespenshade3807]

How was the heat output for the small space?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Perfectly adequate!

[@elnietodeanadelia]

Awesome vid, bro; thanks. I’m curious as to what’s the max temp it puts out 🤔 Anyway, cheers!

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

It's not a campfire :-) but it puts out more than enough to keep you and a few mates plenty warm... you'll need to be a little closer together though... thanks for the comment!

[@michelleharris6260]

Love it!! What size did u cut the wood to?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

About the width of the burn chamber, many a fraction longer, just so the pieces fit in well without coming out the top. You want to make sure the level is below the secondary burn holes at the top of the unit ;-)

[@jaym8639]

What is the table you are using to put the solo stove on?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

It’s the Onetigris table but I don’t think they make it anymore.

[@michaelscott761]

Can someone please tell me the name of the stainless steel folding table that he is using?? Please and thank you. Jays wondering if that is a particular brand known for high quality and strength.

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Onetigris, they don’t make it anymore.

[@chrislovett6120]

Seeing how you actually lit it and if you use smaller wood than the little blocks would have been nice. But good review overall

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Just one cube of natural firefighters and all the wood I used was that size, worked great.

[@harrymills2770]

I think the biggest chunks you can fit in there work best. Once it's hot enough to gasify, bigger chunks still won't smoke, but the smaller surface area makes the fire last longer. The more "OCD" you are about the fuel, the better results you'll get. If you don't plan ahead, it can be a pain getting small enough chunks to fit. I wonder how tall you could make one, and how long you could keep one going.

[@MrJondon76]

So how did you get it started? Use one of their starts?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

No I’ve got some natural firefighters that burn for about 8 min, the unit has great airflow so it’s very easy to get it going.

[@secondamendment]

Whatcha drinking?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

@@secondamendment a little number called Monkey Shoulder. A favourite of mine.

[@secondamendment]

@@TheMidweekEscapeArtist I've had that, its tasty

[@niwl81]

Is it only for having a fire? Or comes a pot stand with it for cooking? Thanks

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Check out their website. They have one called the Titan, that should do you ;-)

[@timothymcclain2399]

Where did u get the little stainless table?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Onetigris used to make them, I don’t think they are available anymore sadly.

[@timothymcclain2399]

Thank u found it on Amazon

[@peregrinusjacobaeus]

Nice video! Thanks ✌🏻👍🏻

[@traxx256]

How do you put out the fire?

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Let it burn out.

[@traxx256]

@@TheMidweekEscapeArtist ok ok

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

Thanks so much!

[@daulatrathore9709]

Pl provide adress to buy this Mess solo #tove is it Avilaible on Amazon

[@davinci20031978]

(the only tiny portable firepit Ive ever had)

[@ericlohr6036]

OCD full swing. Lol. 😂

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

You know it ;-)

[@Carolina-ln7bi]

To expensive for the size. Cheaper to buy a can of crisco and burn it instead. This is the same size as the can of crisco and $$$ expensive. Not worth it. Also needs a lid to put out fire. Saw Amazon that it’s $99 bucks and doesn’t come with a stand. The stand can be ordered for extra $$. Ridiculous

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

I totally understand. It’s pricey! But having used can stoves for a long time I can tell you it’s a very different piece of kit and much more enjoyable. I like it.

[@mpwasz1]

What's the best wood to use? Thank's! Great video!

[@TheMidweekEscapeArtist]

I think it’s chunks of wood or kindling. Anything small enough to fit in the chamber. Hard wood I think is best.