This May Be The COOLEST Stove I've EVER Tested! - Soto Regulator ST-310

[@SnowyAspenHills]

I have this stove and like it a lot. This is a very popular stove in Japan and there is whole host of accessories one can buy for it. A few examples are a lever for the Piezo lighter button to make it easier to light, silicone leg covers in various colours, titanium and stainless steel mini tables that the stove fits into, titanium windshield ( although many just buy a cookie cutter the correct diameter) A popular addition ( not just for this stove) is a thick metal plate for grilling meat or fish (Teppanyaki) I’m UK 🇬🇧 based and purchased my stove and accessories mainly through Amazon Japan, not cheap but no custom charge surprises as all the costs are calculated at the time of purchase. EDIT, some of these accessories will work with the SOTO ST 330 as well, tables will often accommodate both types of stove. Another great use of the mini tables is that a Trangia burner will fit in the opening for the burner head to fit through.

[@ultraSabotaj]

Any advantage or disadvantage against the SOTO ST 320? I'm thinking about purchasing the 320 version. Would like to know your opinion.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

@@ultraSabotaj I have a SOTO 320 and as much as I like the design of it and how neatly it folds away the 310 is more powerful and more flexible, the 310 would be my personal preference over the 320

[@ultraSabotaj]

@@SnowyAspenHills I’m going to be honest, I really did not expect you to give this answer. I thought because the 320 has a more shielding design, it would have been the better choice. I will take it into consideration, thank you.

[@SnowyAspenHills]

@@ultraSabotaj Paleo hikers latest video is about the Gaobabu Grill Plate, this is the sort of thing that works so well with the SOTO stoves.

[@ultraSabotaj]

@@SnowyAspenHills I just watched it. You’re absolutely right. I really like the combination.

[@paulnam4488]

I have had this stove for about 3 months now and it is excellent. Yes, it is too heavy for backpacking. I use it bike packing and car camping. When taling it it car camoing i have been using it with a propane hose adapter combination as a remote gas stove. The performance is top notch. I always used to bring a 2 burner suitcase propane or Coleman whote gas / gasoline stove camping. Lately I've been using remote isobutane stoves, like thiis Soto with propane and i like it. I can even run 3 burners. The Soto is a pleasure to operate. I did add a stainless steel windshield ring to the stove. It really doesn't have much built in wind protection at all. A windshield is essential. The fiddly legs aren't the most glamorous thing here. But once it's together or stowed, then it's good. If the legs were titanium the weight would be super & it wpuld be too expensive! The regulator is one of the main things that sets this above almost any other burner out there. It will use up ALL of the fuel from a butane cassette bomb in a useful way. That is outstanding.i will not get any of the other accessories, but it is nice to know they are out there. For me, the original package functions properly and pleasantly. The black nylon bag it come with for storage is not very good at all. I found a clear plastic box to store it in amd protect it from dust and moisture. I do take it on bike packing trips and it makes dinner time easy and morning brews fast.

[@mike158193]

I watched you show this in your Short a good while back, couldn’t wait to see it in a video. This thing looks awesome! Wow what a fast boil time and amazing simmer. Definitely on my radar now! Thanks

[@levenusine5095]

Hello, what other brands and models do you recommend?

[@bushwhackedsurvivor9713]

Just got back from Japan. Bought this. Love it. Appreciate your channel.

[@williameddy7217]

Thanks for the great video Doc. Just got this stove for my birthday can't wait to give it a go!!! BTW, welcome Back you were sorely missed!!!

[@paulnam4488]

We bought ours at REI recently for $60. They now sell some Soto products. One of the attractions of this is the regulator. Our other stoves wouldn't finish the fule cartridges and we had quite few partials hanging around from trips. This stove is able to use up all the fuel and make the most of the fuel. It's amazing how many quick boils we can get out of the used cannisters.

[@joeychizzle1083]

I've been waiting for you to make this stove review for ages, thankfully it's here!

[@GhostOfSnuffles]

If you live near a restaurant supply store they sell 12 pack cases of those butane canisters for the same price you pay for a single Jetboil 450 gram canister. They tend to buy cases of them in bulk and offer better prices then you'd find online.

[@allenbishop9154]

Looks like a great base camp or cabin in the woods stove. 2 of those and you could cook a pretty decent meal for the tribe. Thanks for sharing!

[@korling99]

It’s a great stove. There are some unique accessories for this stove like a folding table with a cutout for the burner.

[@mysterious.hiker.x]

Soto is always coming up with creative designs. I enjoy supporting them as a company for my canister stoves needs when I use them.

[@benedictpetergosiaco4576]

Hi Ernie, I had exactly the same stove. I added a heat resistant silicone tube for the legs and a lever extension to use the igniter. For people who atr concerned about safety use because of tge flame near the butane canister, there is a mini foldable table in which there is a slot to insert the upper four legs in order to separate the canister and the flame.

[@PUTheHUEinHUMAN]

I debated between this one and the Soto fusion trek plus a campingmoon butane adapter and I’m so glad I did it this way. The fusion trek has a recessed burner like the wind master. The 310 in this video has a convex burner so I don’t anticipate it will do as well in wind. Also nice to have less kit with a small adapter. The campingmoon adapter was way better fit and quality than I expected.

[@alexlammk]

Yes, it is a very popular stove in Japan Hong Kong. Many accesories are available as other said. Silicon tubes for legs, pizeo ignitor extender switch, windshield, canvas case, tables from other manufacturers. There is a black version and a limited realtree version. You can also use a 60mm cookie cutter as a small windshield

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

I want one, the butane is a winner in warm climates and it makes camp cooking affordable. Been looking at butane adapters to screw but not readily available. This stove looks rugged amd durable

[@kenneth4992]

I have found the 8oz butane fuel cans at a local Asian food market for $1.59 each. You can buy the individually, in a 4 pack or a case of 28. GOD Bless you and your families

[@joesmith4222]

I kinda resembles my first backpacking stove in 72. It's a two legged regular propane cylinder stove by Primus. The third leg is the cylinder. With a green cylinder I'm good for two weeks. Still works great.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I have been thinking about picking up a butane stove as well as my Windmaster. I'll give this one a check when I can. Thanks for the look, Ernie. Stay well down there.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I have that stove and use it in the summer months on short hike. It's a little weighty but love the platform. I did a review and you right the price turned my subscribers off. I ordered it from Japan Amazon. 👍

[@filmmakingmad]

Many thanks. What a useful stove using those cheap butane cannisters. I've checked the availability in the UK. They are available from Amazon UK via the US at £99.61 including free delivery. I noted they are available in Switzerland also at the price of 147 CHF which equates to £120.59.

[@HariKristiyanto]

I have this one 👍👍

[@aparecidomiranda1191]

Ótimo vídeo Parabéns muito bom isso aí 👍

[@cbigg81]

Looks a lot like the scorpion stove from the 90s. That one has a braided supply line out to a butane can and didn't have the pizo. I had the scorpion II which incorporated a small windscreen. The burner looks really similar though, and this seems to cook much like those stoves. Thanks for sharing!

[@sg7392]

The heat spreading out is a good thing when using a frypan so everything cooks at about the same time. Great Video have a great safe Christmas. Cheers from Aus.

[@miriambartley6622]

I like my butane stove from Home Hardware Canada. I use it when the hydro goes out. It burns clean so I use it in the house. It also fits in my backpack for picnics. It's very stable and can take large pots. Price tag- $30 Canadian. It has an electric ignition and can be temp adjusted.

[@a3a14613]

I'm just getting into different stoves, what's the lower end, ambient temperature-wise for butane? At the moment, it's about -15°c here and getting colder for the next couple weeks.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Yeah...I've been looking at this one.

[@MichiganHiker]

When you showed the close up of it you could see the quality. Beautiful stove

[@andrewcolella1755]

Sure looks like a great stove , great review as always 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@daijoubu4529]

Cheaper alternative setup for under $60, Campingmoon ZD-2F stove (Windmaster clone) + Campingmoon Z23-CB adapter, 242g total, higher output 3.3kw and lighter, but sits higher

[@robertmaxwell3220]

Going to order one on ali.Hope I can wait long enough for bicycle delivery,it's a trip to Texas!I'll let you know,but it looks good!🤠

[@rickybritton7212]

Outstanding Brother Ernie, I love the Stove, I wonder if my Stepson that's been a Marine for 10 years, He's Stationed in Japan as I write, If he bought that stove in Japan, The Services get a Discount when mailing packages, He was Just Home, in September, I wish I saw this Awesome review sooner, I also have 4 case's, each case has 8 cans in a case, of Butain. The wide Flame and low simmer is awesome Brother. Thank you Brother for Sharing. Sincerely your freind from Mo Rick and God Bless you 🙏 and your family and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 and God Bless all of the Great Veterans and First Responders.

[@B-leafer]

Nice stove.

[@tedsamuels3203]

Now, that was awesome

[@Sokol10]

That Japanese guy - "Tales Along the Way", who camping in a mini truck, and post videos of cooking, use an Soto stove, but with extension for the fuel bottle.

[@halabujioutdoors]

That probably is ST-330, which is a bit wider and lower. Head of ST-330 is also concaved, where as ST-310 is convexed. So ST-330 is more wind resistant.

[@MichaelR58]

Good review , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@korling99]

You should experiment with some of the adapters for propane and iwatani butane.

[@browsman2328]

Nice review as always. Looks like a good stove although butane doesn’t work as well in colder temps. Just wanted to mention that I saw a new remote canister stove o the REI website, the Soto Fusion Trek stove, $95, 6.4 oz.

[@emeryz10]

I’ve never used a butane stove. How cold until they are ineffective?

[@wad6216]

@@emeryz10 forget about it below zero

[@valdius85]

It is around $100 in Japan and comes with additional stand. I am considering it one day as the ordinary butane stove takes up too much space in the trunk.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Yep a butane adapter for your hiking stove is way cheaper. Have fun be safe.

[@michellet7517]

For car camping and the table at home, have you seen the 'Snow Peak's Home & Camp Burner, Khaki, GS-600KH-US'?

[@rodbagley1686]

Sorry but for 139.00 it should darn near Is stir itself. I do like the high speed boil and the simmer effect! I have an old MRS white gas stove. My biggest complaint real hard to cook slow with it. It can be done but got to watch consistently. It was close to 100 bucks probably 15 years ago.

[@XJarhead360]

I too have an old MSR XK or XGK. I hated it because it would flare a lot even if I put a small amount of fire starter on the burner. Finally the parts wore out and can't be replaced. The current model rivals the SOTO Stormbreaker. Check it out just for the heck of it.

[@bolleolympus]

I want this one!

[@markwhite7881]

REI now carries this gem for $59.99 :)

[@gertvanpeet3120]

Look at Taras Kul...he had a special expirience with a thing like it.....

[@2manysigns]

Very nice .

[@bubba7626]

damn! that is cool!

[@ronkierstead]

This is the first time I've seen you cooking with Butane canisters. Love the stove but not the price. I'd also like to see the flame pattern in moderate wind, such as a fan directed at the stove. I burned 3 oz of alcohol in a Trangia trying to boil two cups of water one windy day. :)

[@jackvoss5841]

If a pan shows a propensity to scorch, a tin can lid on the pot supports is a good heat spreader. Price is right, too. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying .

[@peterdiebel7372]

Yes Ernie, the stoves are a bit pricey from Asia now, but i believe you can thank Amazon for that. The quaility is there, but i still believe in buy once, cry once. Been enjoying your reviews now for about a year, & what do you think about the BRS -11 stove? Cheers from B.C. Canada

[@gj7685]

Hi Ernie, I've got the Chinese copy of this stove, cost me £17, while not as well built as the Soto, it is a lot cheaper and works well 👍

[@antonialie3215]

Do mind to share where to buy it?

[@hslot3276]

would have like to seen the weight of the gas can before and after

[@a3a14613]

I notice you used it on an exposed wooden surface and it didn't appear to have harmed the wood or finish, just confirming?

[@davidchen3862]

Butane is useless in Canada. Butane is just no good in the cold. Even in the summer it is OK afternoon and evenings but butane will have a hard time boiling water in the mornings. Right now it is -20 F and in those weather nothing beats liquid fuel pressurized stoves. At cold temps butane just will not flow. Having said that we do use butane stoves in the house for hot pots. In warmer climate, such as the Southern states, I can see why this would be a nice option.

[@daijoubu4529]

I use butane with an adapter all the time, if it's cold out, place it closer to the stove/windscreen to get some warmth back. Higher end countertop stoves already have a heat transfer plate to warm the can up during use

[@totoroben]

I like to just run electric for hot pot. No sense in wasting canned fuel when you have much cheaper electric right there, and no stove fumes in the house as well.

[@XJarhead360]

I was surfing SOTO stoves and came across the Stormbreaker. Wow, it can use canisters or liquid fuel. It looks like an awesome stove at an AWESOME price but if you're into mountaineering or backpacking in winter this stove rivals anything from MSR at the same price point. It's worth looking at but Amazon doesn't carry it.

[@daijoubu4529]

Liquid fuel is anything but wow to use lol, the smell, the mess, the priming, the ball of fire (and risk of losing your eyebrows) haha, I will rather use propane + adapter first even if It means more weight

[@ijontichy9330]

I just would like to know, how big your pot was. I think it is the maximum diameter you can put on. It looks like the heat shield for the butane canister is somewhat small. Very sad because I am looking for a good prepper stove, operated on these butane canisters or slightly bigger ones. And you should be able to put on a big pan, because I don't want to cook with my camping gear all day.

[@jakeells66]

Cool

[@bobbieschke599]

In my experience, most butane/propane stoves will boil in about 2:30 to 3:30 minutes........

[@shawnr6117]

I was looking at this type of stove on Amazon and all the ones I found were heavy, bulky and expensive. If you are buying a quality product you get what you pay for but for the brand of the week from China a bit over priced

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Not a fan of those butane canisters. They can flare up if not connected properly and need a big heat shield unless connected remotely. They are also useless in the cold. If left connected they can leak. The only advantage is their price. I do have a supply of them to use up that I use on remote stoves with an adapter but only in summer. That would be a nice stove if it used a remote isobutane canister. Just my 10 cents

[@halabujioutdoors]

Soto ST-330 is remotely connected. Similar but different.

[@richardmatthews6503]

The thumbnail pic kind of looks like the borde bomb.

[@XJarhead360]

The stove intrigued me and I was willing to try it. So I went to Amazon and the butane containers can't be shipped to my U.S. address. The reviews were all from Japan with translations by Amazon.

[@XJarhead360]

And it is $80 + tax so the price has come down.

[@bigstick5278]

Would have made obvious sense to use a camp backpacking pot and not a thick bottom home kitchen pot.

[@ernielara1553]

Flame of the stove too close to the fuel canister, might explode when heated too much!

[@bigstick5278]

Never mention the regulator features of this stove, just like the Windmaster.

[@tracker5849]

It looks like a dangerous firebreathing dragon SPIDER.....scary. not crazy about exposed fuel can so close to flame...or 113$

[@markmartello]

Thanks for the review Doc. But this leaves me thinking, if this is too heavy for the trail, why not use a single burner, non-collapsible butane stove from Coleman or Chef-Master (or a dozen other companies)? Sure, this one stores away smaller, but if we're packing it in a car, does that matter? Then there is the cost. Over $100.00 or around $30.00 to $50.00. Have you thought of doing a head to head comparison?

[@iwontbebeat7111]

Oh ! Iwatani Jr burner stove is better. Much better

[@DrDennis]

$105.65 today

[@Nunya_Binness]

Too heavy, too bulky for me.

[@cesarec8688]

I'm sorry but your tests are quite fallacious, let me explain many of you "KZbinrs" they try the stoves with full cans (Propanp or Butane), try to use half-full or one-third cans and you will notice a nice difference in both yield and consumption. thank you

[@XJarhead360]

Hhmm, I have a SOTO Amicus and with about 1/4 of fuel or a tad less and it still boils water in 2.5 minutes