Toaks Titanium Twig Stove Vs Optimus Svea 123...I was Surprised By The Results!

A short trip to a riverside location where I embark on yet another scientific experiment; which of the two stoves will boil first!
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[@starlingblack814]

I have both stoves, but usually only take the Toaks with a backup alcohol stove for when the environment is wet. Used it from Arizona, through Canada and Alaska and has not failed me. Thanks for the video and comparison.

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Hey, that's cool, appreciate the feedback! One of these days I'll have to step into the field of alcohol stoves, but I'm still a naptha fan at heart, haha!

[@markmueller5508]

Great video. Different tools for different applications. You didn’t try to convince everyone that you are right and that they are wrong. Use what you like, but get out there and enjoy without trying to prove anything. Thanks

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Hey, thanks, Mark, I appreciate the kind words! And, although I am almost always right, this one was done in the name of science, lol 😉

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

I love my Firebox Nano Steel stoves, I am too cheap to splurge for the titanium version but the ability to use wood, alcohol (with the Trangia burner) or solid fuel is pretty awesome and it packs flat. Hello from North Central Alberta!

[@Back40Bushcraft]

I'd love to check out the Gen 2 5 inch someday, but I'm not one to pick up extra stuff, unless they pop up for a great deal!

[@information5307]

Did you add more wood when you cook the meal? It is surprising that the wood you put in the stove at the beginning was enough to have the water boiled and the meal cooked.

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Oh, yes, it's necessary to keep adding wood if you plan on doing more than boil a pot of water. That said, not much additional wood is required to just boil water, especially if you set the first pieces in there properly.

[@clintbaird4891]

nice comparison, thank you.

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Thanks, Clint, I appreciate the comment!

[@scottrider7271]

Nice weather...

[@Back40Bushcraft]

@@scottrider7271 a short reprieve from days of atmospheric rivers!

[@kevincooper8666]

The svea excells above the tree line it's nickname is the mountaineer where there are no twigs and butane burns badly the svea will work well as always horses for courses

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Wish I had a nickname like that! It really is hard to beat the reliability and simplicity of the SVEA 123...I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@mervmartin2112]

For the size wood you're splitting, chuck a slotted screwdriver in your drill press put the wood on the table, and split with that. Before you go camping, of course. :-D I used to carry 1/8" x 3 fatwood split like that.

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Well, I've certainly never heard that trick before, if only I had a drill press!

[@mervmartin2112]

@@Back40Bushcraft Lol. That can be a problem. :-D But you can see the mechanism used, it's really just a lever. It makes very packable fire starters and it keeps blades away from your fingers. (which are nice to have)

[@carlstroud1072]

Toakes sounds like a winner, hate to carry fuel cause it's flammable and it leaks and wood is available just about everywhere 😊

[@Back40Bushcraft]

That's exactly right, isn't it? I will sometimes take a small block of seasoned wood with me when it's wet weather, just to assist getting the wetter wood to burn...works like a charm!

[@Chainsaw2373]

If you count total prep time and startup time the SVEA 123 wins every time. I live in a place without many trees or thick growth, just a lot of grass and weeds that isn’t good enough fuel for cooking so I have the SVEA. When hunting in areas with forests I will use wood unless there is a burn ban in place and then you will have to use a gas fuel stove just like you explained in your excellent video with the exception of your biased objectively and unfair opinion.

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Haha, thanks for the comment, Chainsaw, and yes, busted...I was being biased about my twig stove! In fact, I went out Camping a couple nights ago, and the first thing I popped out was the SVEA, because I didn't want to scrounge for twigs! Thanks for the comment ~

[@Chainsaw2373]

@@Back40Bushcraft Thank you for being a good sport and having a sense of humor. I will say again that this was a very informative video that is well done and I learned lots about the wood stove. I will be looking forward to watching more of your videos. 👍🏻