Solo Stove Mesa XL Review After 1 Year

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Lucky Loon Outdoors

Күн бұрын

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@AV-nf5hx Ай бұрын

Love the bucket idea

@scubamage 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review my dude! I was considering one of these and i think this might have just pushed me over the edge

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I know that the cost is right at the threshold of "should I or shouldnt I". I dont know anyone who has been upset about the purchase. I use mine all the time. Being that its tabletop safe, It practically lives on my deck. For wood prep, I use my chainsaw and cut logs into short 6" lengths. Then split with a hatchet.

@FranciscoBayona 6 күн бұрын

Nice video! Thank you very much... Do you think one can use it indoors? Also, can I use it on top of a plastic table, or will it melt it?

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 6 күн бұрын

You can use it in a screened in porch assuming the ceiling is pretty high or of a non-flammable material. It will be fine on a plastic table as long as its on the included stand. Do not use in your house, or in a non-ventilated area.

@PaulHere1953 4 ай бұрын

Good to see it after one year, seeing as I’m considering buying an XL. I don’t want the smaller burner either. My friend has one and loves it, but it’s the first I’ve heard of them today, when he was speaking about his. Cheers!

@John-yb2xp 5 ай бұрын

Just bought one amazon prime day, and I like your bucket storage idea to keep all components together thanks!

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! glad the review helped!

@Lunarpreparedness 7 ай бұрын

I’m on the fence with a Mesa XL and a Ranger. Not sure which one I should go with. My first impression is the Mesa XL might be a little small, but also that the Ranger might be a little big for what I’m looking for. Have you ever tried the Ranger model?

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

I have not tried the ranger. The mesa XL and Ranger are meant for 2 different roles. the Mesa is really meant to be on a tabletop and used more for ambiance. The ranger is meant for ground level and as a legit smallest size regular use firepit. You will have to be honest with yourself. would you prefer an awesome tabletop firepit or a small regular style firepit. If you can answer that, I think you should be good to go.

@Lunarpreparedness 7 ай бұрын

@@LuckyLoonOutdoorspulled the trigger on a Mesa XL. I’ll try it out for a couple months and see how it goes. From your video here, it looks like the Mesa XL might be what I’m looking for. Thanks for the review and getting back to me 🤙🏼

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I hope you like it. If you dont, please be sure to let us know.

@Lunarpreparedness 7 ай бұрын

@@LuckyLoonOutdoorsyou got it, brother. Definitely. I should have it in a week or so and my son and I are going to make some smores the first night 🤙🏼

@lotushippy1091 5 ай бұрын

I haven't bought one yet but if you go to Harbor Freight and buy those thick magnets and a metal latch

@MasterQuack14 2 ай бұрын

My main complaint about the v1.0 of Solo Stoves, which is the same complaint with the Mesa and Mesa XL, is the welded in bottom grate/ash pan. Now, some might not care about having to turn it upside down and shaking all the stuff out, but it's actually the ability to remove and replace the bottom grate that is really important. I have the Yukon, the Campfire, and the Mesa so I know a bit about them and using them long term. I was interested in upgrading to the Mexa XL for the larger capacity and still being able to use it on a tabletop.... but then I realized that there are better constructed stainless steel clones on Amazon for only $40 that also have the removable bottom grate.

@bjaminphoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for review. Would it keep 4 people sitting around it warm? I have the larger one, and its a bit much for short usage. This seems like it may be a bit better for short usage but worried it doesn't put out much heat.

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

It does not put out a huge amount of heat. They do make a heat deflector that works decent. This stove isnt really ment to put out heat. It is ment more as a tabletop ambiance fire pit that can also be used to cook small snacks on. I would not purchase this with warmth as a goal.

@bjaminphoto 7 ай бұрын

@@LuckyLoonOutdoors Thank you! Looking for a small fire pit to have in backyard to heat the Mrs and I up at the end of day that doesn't need to burn for 2-3 hours. Propane ones are a bit too big and bulky. Hoping a small table top will work. Also have a tempered glass table so not sure how much that sucker can stand. thanks again for quick reply!

@illestmuzik 7 ай бұрын

Did you ever find anything?

@angiebishop9293 7 ай бұрын

Great review! Wondering what surfaces it's safe to use on? Looks like you're using on a plastic folding table?

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Its a tabletop firepit. As long as its on the stand you can use it anywhere. You can even pick it up and move it. As long as you are grabbing the bottom.

@dellis7776 5 ай бұрын

Is there a cover to put the fire out?

@dmelfa1 6 ай бұрын

hi there, How do you clean the mesa xl if the bottom is not removable??

@LuckyLoonOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

As stated in the video, turn it upside down and tap it. the wood burns so hot you are left with really fine ash that comes out without an issue. the only time you would have a problem would be if it was left in the rain. At that point, you would have to use a hose and clean it out.