This cracks me up. Within 11 minutes of airing amazon is sold out. Lol. This happens all the time with things you review. Apparently you missed you calling in sales. Thanks Luke. 😊
@scotbotvideos that's cool bro. I don't think I miss any episodes. Only reviews I truly trust just found it funny in such a short time the item was sold out.😆 . He has warned us of this problem in pryer episodes. Keep up the great work folks. You all get 5 stars from this house hold.
What the fack, I had this in my cart bc he brought up how much he liked in a previous video. They sold out before I could check out. Dammit, now they gonna be restocked at 40$ i bet.
They took a top tier design and improved it by adding a quality carry case and the ability to use adapters that allow for multiple different fuels to be used. Very, very useful, Good on Them!!!
I am always amazed at the "cheap" items that have served me well over the years. Price is not always a good indicator of quality or performance. Thanks Luke, stay safe, God bless.
You're absolutely right. I've had the same experiences. Some well-known brands tend to totally exaggerate the price of certain items. I'm glad that some no-name brands are knocking off items and selling them at a more fair price. It teaches the brands that rip off their customers a valuable lesson.
I'd like to see how the different fuels affect boiling times, would be interesting to see real burn time lengths and ease of use for each type of fuel it can use
The PeleoHikerMD channel did a comprehensive performance review of the two stoves more than a year ago. The wind master come out on top in terms of heating time and fuel usage, especially in windier conditions. Camping Moon stove is great value though!
Watched that review. Funny the campingmoon knocked my Soto out of my gear bag.. I found the boil time comes closer to neck N neck and in some cases with the Campingmoon beating the SOTO somewhat better. So many factors involved with boil time reviews it's a matter of how close you can replicate the atmospheric conditions, temps and other conditions. I live above 8180 feet and things are different at say 2000 feet even with a regulator.. What's three to five seconds really? I like the igniter on the Campingmoon, I've had some issues with my Windmaster Igniter when it was damp out. I own three for different pack outing situations, like for the price of the SOTO another $12.00 gets you three of these.. My in home test stove has been going strong for almost close to over a year and a half (Actually lost track of time) making breakfast every morning and a cup of tea every night.. And nothing has failed. As far as different fuels go, I've attached this to Propane ( Lots of pressure comes out of those green canisters but works great and a faster boil time due to the higher pressure output. I actually may stop using Propane as it may cause some damage to the regulator due to the higher pressure output, it was just a test ayway. I refill my used Isobutane canisters with straight Butane if I'm camping in warmer weather, Isobutane in colder weather. And It still gives me a boil time as like the Isobutane, but the canister does get cold faster with straight Butane. Luckily the Regulator keeps this in check. I've stuck this in my freezer attached to a refill canister of Butane for two days and although the igniter took a few extra clicks it fired up with a small bit of predictable chugging of the flame but once the stove itself started warming up it was going strong. I will use no other stove for Solo outings.. As with the SOTO they both consume a little bit extra fuel, that's the price you pay for speed.
I am kinda surprised that you have come across this stove now and not earlier. Almost exactly 1 year ago I was considering buying Soto Windmaster (based also upon your review). But I really was not able to buy it (here in Czech Republic / Europe) for 70 USD (in some shop or e-shop etc.). Usually the price was 85 USD with shipping. As I did not know how often I will use the stove (could be not so often) I did not want to spend so much money and looked for some alternatives. I found Campingmoon XD-F2 which was much cheaper. But I had an ethical dilemma (to buy Japanese original or Chinese knock-off)... If I would be able to buy Soto for 70 USD I would buy it, but eventually I bought Campingmoon. Until today it works without any issue. I would also appreciate a little bit more tension with adjuster. It is hard to set the stove to "simmer mode" - not only because the adjuster but also because on low setting I never know if the stove is still working (flame burning) or not. So I have to adjust a little bit more flame/volume and even with this low setting it heats the pot significantly and I have to stir the meal constantly (would be no problem if boiling only water).
Great review, I purchased the XD-2F a few months ago and echo your findings. It is a good value. Mine came with the 3-leg pot support and a cloth storage bag. Thanks
Still have my Optimus 45 stove, I got second hand in the late Fifties. (1958) It still works fine. They were The camp stove for exploring for more then fifty years. I am pretty sure Scott used these in Antarctica. Bet it weighs about the same as advertised here.
It looks fantastic for the money, I bought an amicus was underwhelmed so bought the wind master it is better and has the option of the other pot stand which is great but this does look like a fantastic budget purchase, and if it goes as well as the cheap one I bought off Amazon about 7 years ago it's a great option.
Well, 2 for the price of 1, on what I would consider to be a better stove. The stoves themselves are for the most part, the same. But with the Campingmoon having the better case, being a muti-fuel and half the price, I can't help but say it's the better of the 2. Pete, you did an awesome job at finding this one!!
Using the soto tri-flex with the camping moon works great with fire maple petrel pot. Then you might as well slip a boundless voyage titanium 550mm pot into the petrel AND the boundless voyage double wall 350 with a tight lid into that.
Thanks Luke. Super nice stove and great price. Unfortunately I was cutting my lawn, and didn’t see this until it had been online for 2 hours. Hopefully they ramp up production,or I won’t get mine until next year. Sold out for now,damnit. Thanks. You have shown me so much great stuff,and saved me so much money
@@JasonWicklund Snagged one from ebay for the same price, but 3 weeks estimated delivery. That seller is now sold out. I don't have an account made with AliExpress but have one with ebay.
If I didn’t already have the MSR pocket rocket deluxe, this would be my pick for a new stove. Don’t care about the storage bag or case. I store mine in the pot with a handkerchief around it.
I know you don't care whether or not we buy the products you review, but your excitement about this particular item has prompted me right this very minute to buy it. Preppers gotta prep.
Still the main man to go to for info. Damn I sorry I haven’t been watching lately but had some things to do. But back and still interested in what you do. SEMPER FI
I had mine for 2 years now and I love it. In that case does help a lot. In protection of the stove. What goes to s always worth over engineering things. Not to mention. If you still get it off of amazon you can purchase that case separate from the stove.
I purchased this on Amazon some time back and I personally love it and for the price. Like Luke I get impatient and want my coffee quick and not have to wait for the cows to come home before the water gets hot. I also purchased the fuel adapters for this to cover my bases. As of this posting I saw Amazon shows this as currently unavailable.
My concern with Propane is the high pressure the canisters throw out, they make them out of steel for that reason. May damage the regulator.. Yes it does work and works almost to well.
Looks fine and everything. But if i am using a screw top stove, then I prefer the BRS-3000 has worked for me for dozens of hikes, it's small and light, does thr job reliability. For me, no need to carry a bulkier stove, unless its a remote one.
Nice to hear it performs so well. Might need to get a 2nd one. I was not especially happy with some of the micro stoves I have as I usually cook and not just boil water. Was looking for something with a bit bigger burner surface and stronger pot supports but still in a compact size, especially against the Coleman one I already have. Found this one and grabbed it. Was surprised at the design and thought it would be smaller, but build seemed pretty good. Not flimsy like a lot of the micro stoves. Haven't tried it out yet but glad to hear the speed of heating probably offsets the slightly larger size. And that case is definitely nice.
I STILL prefer my Soto Amicus. More compact without those bulky removable legs. The Amicus has 4 permanently attached legs, weighs less and fits into a Toaks 750 pot with a fuel canister and if it heats water a little slower than a Windmaster, it still boils water fast enough for me AND it ALL stores in the Toaks 750 pot.
I bought this stove as a backup/car camping stove a few months ago, its legit. I have used the Windmaster exclusively for 7 years without fail, their is little difference.
Been using mine for a long time. Easily worth the extra few dollars over the BRS which is awful in anything more than a light breeze. The SOTO Triflex fits just fine
Hey Luke. Thanks for sharing! CampingMoon are pretty impressive. Check out there folding fire pits. Much cheeper than the SnowPeak and possibly just as good.
Good review. Do you prefer performance of a stove over lightness. When camped, is the point to relax , enjoy the environment, an extra 60 secs time may be ok and the consumption of fuel may be less. Just some additional thoughts. Take care 😎👍🏕
I would jump on this deal, but when I started backpacking, I bought an MSR pocket rocket 2. I know it’s not as nice as the Windmaster, but it is a solid performer, and cheaper than this Camping Moon stove is free.
I don't know if you read your comments but I use this stove with the soto 3 arm pot stand you can't buy and the fire maple petrel pot, it's ridiculous.
Everyone ordering this...take note. The Aliexpress link works, but shows three different selectable options. The $7 option is only for the bag, not the stove! I ordered this after seeing it on his last video and sadly received my $7 bag without a stove yesterday. Make sure you select the right option with the right model number. Although, shipping to VA was very quick.
They have two different stoves, apparently the one that looks somewhat different a square valve housing has a regulator as well but no built in igniter. I never considered buying it as for another two dollars you get the full Monty.
BTW, it's not just a Windmaster knock-off, it is a hybrid of the MSR Pocket Rocket (the bottom part) and of the SOTO Windmaster (the upper part). So it's the best of both worlds.
Nice little thing, sure among the top in the list of fast boiling 10.000 btu gas stoves, and concerning the price/performance ratio most probably even in the top 3 or so. Yet, I'm waiting for your further experience. Boiling water is surely the main reason for most people nowadays to have such a stove, means they all boil water for preparing a coffee or a dehydrated meal, and that's it. And if a stove boils a cup of water 30 seconds faster than another stove of the same kind, then go for it. Of course I do also like my coffee out there, no doubt I do also boil water. But whether that takes 2 minutes or 6 minutes doesn't matter at all for me, as I am usually not spending my time sitting in front of the cup and waiting for some water to boil, even though that can be also sometimes a nice experience. But my main stove use is for cooking purposes, on trails and on travels. And there is some reason why even simple 3.500 btu alcohol stoves like a Trangia come with a way to reduce the flame - even that relatively low amount of maximum heat is usually too much for most cooking purposes. Except for boiling water, You need usually much less heat and have to simmer a lot, whether you prepare pasta or rice or some eggs or stews and so on. So I'm waiting for experiences, how good this stove is for such cooking, how easy it can be put on low flame and whether it keeps it and so on. And finally I would also like to know how loud it is on low flame - I know already from watching this video, that one cannot use this thing full speed during stealth camping/cooking, as that sound reaches out for at least one mile or so. You would awake the whole campground when you prepare your breakfast at 4:30 am and if you would use it in a hotel room, the staff would immediately come running to see what you are doing there inside ... ;-)
Isn't it funny, we go into the wilderness to get away from all the hectic crap in the real world, to sit and relax and absorb nature.. Then get all antsy because that damn cup of water is taking to long to boil!!🤣 Instant gratification is unhealthy.
Another great review Luke! Do you know if the SOTO TriFlex stand would work on the Campingmoon stove? They're available separately and not that expensive.
Hello Mr Luke. im one of TH-cam follower ,& I would like say Thank you , as for the Camping moon FLEX-MICROMAX XD-2F STOVE as of today ( Wednesday Apr 24 , 1429 (02:29p ) it is not available on the Camping moon amazon site. I always do follow your reviews on camping items , & double the items,& prices. THANK YOU .
Aliexpress, never had any issues with them. And if something is broken or lost Ali will 99% of the time cover you, no questions. They have an abundance of these stoves.
So many Chinese copies their products. As Japanese myself (SOTO is Japanese company and I have many gears from them), I feel the pain from SOTO's guys.
Knock offs r no surprise with good stuff... èven msr has a k.o called the pocket rocket !!! I have run my WM on many gases plus liquid !!. After a bit less than 10 yrs I've never had a problem w my bag it came with. But after more than 50 yrs of packing long & short trips I learned hi outputs r not " the thing ". Control & a stove w a hi quality built regulater . But if u only boil this could be the 1 4 u.😊
I’m running my Windmaster for years on any fuel I can find. The cheaper and dodgier the better. Surprise: nothing happened. My stove only got better and better. Wouldn’t exchange it. Ever
You may like it Luke but it's another Chinesium knockoff of a quality made Japanese product. We'll see how long the regulator works, the igniter works, the valve works etc. I'll stay with my SOTO Wind Master I've had for years with not one problem knowing I have a great piece of gear even if I did spend more. At least mine is not a Chinese copy of an original.
Interesting about the multi fuel capabilities, been meaning to see if the Nature hike 2 burner you reviewed, and I finally got a killer deal on, can use other fuels as well. What makes the stove capable to use other fuels? Oh and this one is already sold out after your review as usual 😂
The Cork Sniffers will always argue different.. I have three of these stoves, unless I'm cooking something that needs a wider burner head at low heat, this stove just rules.
How do I use propane? Does it stand up in its own? I see a butane stove stand adapter, but not a propane stove stand adapter. And does it perform as fast with propane?
This cracks me up. Within 11 minutes of airing amazon is sold out. Lol. This happens all the time with things you review. Apparently you missed you calling in sales. Thanks Luke. 😊
That's because Luke is one of those reviewers you can actually trust. He's not just here as an advert for GGG for instance.
@scotbotvideos that's cool bro. I don't think I miss any episodes. Only reviews I truly trust just found it funny in such a short time the item was sold out.😆 . He has warned us of this problem in pryer episodes. Keep up the great work folks. You all get 5 stars from this house hold.
What the fack, I had this in my cart bc he brought up how much he liked in a previous video. They sold out before I could check out. Dammit, now they gonna be restocked at 40$ i bet.
@@YouroGamer$24.66 on alli express with free shipping
Need to work for qvc
They took a top tier design and improved it by adding a quality carry case and the ability to use adapters that allow for multiple different fuels to be used. Very, very useful, Good on Them!!!
Luke knocked it out of the Park with this stove.....absolutely stunning in every way!! Well Done!!!
I am always amazed at the "cheap" items that have served me well over the years. Price is not always a good indicator of quality or performance. Thanks Luke, stay safe, God bless.
You're absolutely right. I've had the same experiences. Some well-known brands tend to totally exaggerate the price of certain items. I'm glad that some no-name brands are knocking off items and selling them at a more fair price. It teaches the brands that rip off their customers a valuable lesson.
I'd like to see how the different fuels affect boiling times, would be interesting to see real burn time lengths and ease of use for each type of fuel it can use
The PeleoHikerMD channel did a comprehensive performance review of the two stoves more than a year ago. The wind master come out on top in terms of heating time and fuel usage, especially in windier conditions. Camping Moon stove is great value though!
Watched that review.
Funny the campingmoon knocked my Soto out of my gear bag..
I found the boil time comes closer to neck N neck and in some cases with the Campingmoon beating the SOTO somewhat better.
So many factors involved with boil time reviews it's a matter of how close you can replicate the atmospheric conditions, temps and other conditions.
I live above 8180 feet and things are different at say 2000 feet even with a regulator..
What's three to five seconds really?
I like the igniter on the Campingmoon, I've had some issues with my Windmaster Igniter when it was damp out.
I own three for different pack outing situations, like for the price of the SOTO another $12.00 gets you three of these..
My in home test stove has been going strong for almost close to over a year and a half (Actually lost track of time) making breakfast every morning and a cup of tea every night..
And nothing has failed.
As far as different fuels go, I've attached this to Propane ( Lots of pressure comes out of those green canisters but works great and a faster boil time due to the higher pressure output.
I actually may stop using Propane as it may cause some damage to the regulator due to the higher pressure output, it was just a test ayway.
I refill my used Isobutane canisters with straight Butane if I'm camping in warmer weather, Isobutane in colder weather.
And It still gives me a boil time as like the Isobutane, but the canister does get cold faster with straight Butane.
Luckily the Regulator keeps this in check.
I've stuck this in my freezer attached to a refill canister of Butane for two days and although the igniter took a few extra clicks it fired up with a small bit of predictable chugging of the flame but once the stove itself started warming up it was going strong.
I will use no other stove for Solo outings..
As with the SOTO they both consume a little bit extra fuel, that's the price you pay for speed.
I am kinda surprised that you have come across this stove now and not earlier. Almost exactly 1 year ago I was considering buying Soto Windmaster (based also upon your review). But I really was not able to buy it (here in Czech Republic / Europe) for 70 USD (in some shop or e-shop etc.). Usually the price was 85 USD with shipping. As I did not know how often I will use the stove (could be not so often) I did not want to spend so much money and looked for some alternatives. I found Campingmoon XD-F2 which was much cheaper. But I had an ethical dilemma (to buy Japanese original or Chinese knock-off)... If I would be able to buy Soto for 70 USD I would buy it, but eventually I bought Campingmoon. Until today it works without any issue. I would also appreciate a little bit more tension with adjuster. It is hard to set the stove to "simmer mode" - not only because the adjuster but also because on low setting I never know if the stove is still working (flame burning) or not. So I have to adjust a little bit more flame/volume and even with this low setting it heats the pot significantly and I have to stir the meal constantly (would be no problem if boiling only water).
Great review, I purchased the XD-2F a few months ago and echo your findings. It is a good value. Mine came with the 3-leg pot support and a cloth storage bag. Thanks
I have the Soto Amicus and I love it! Have been using it for 3 years.
Using this stove for more than a year, it's great!
Still have my Optimus 45 stove, I got second hand in the late Fifties. (1958) It still works fine. They were The camp stove for exploring for more then fifty years. I am pretty sure Scott used these in Antarctica. Bet it weighs about the same as advertised here.
Good afternoon Luke. Hope you and your family are doing well. Have a great day😊
I've owned this exact one for a year, used it dozens of times, they're amazing.
It looks fantastic for the money, I bought an amicus was underwhelmed so bought the wind master it is better and has the option of the other pot stand which is great but this does look like a fantastic budget purchase, and if it goes as well as the cheap one I bought off Amazon about 7 years ago it's a great option.
Have it for more than a year, works great in winter, regulator is perfect, no need to close it tight to turn off gas.
on a large diameter pot the water is shallow and will boil much faster than in a cup
Frex is a hilarious name! Great people at Campingmoon I guess!
Well, 2 for the price of 1, on what I would consider to be a better stove. The stoves themselves are for the most part, the same. But with the Campingmoon having the better case, being a muti-fuel and half the price, I can't help but say it's the better of the 2. Pete, you did an awesome job at finding this one!!
Hey. That things name is the same as the nickname my wife gave me. Wind master!!...
Using the soto tri-flex with the camping moon works great with fire maple petrel pot. Then you might as well slip a boundless voyage titanium 550mm pot into the petrel AND the boundless voyage double wall 350 with a tight lid into that.
Thanks Luke. Super nice stove and great price. Unfortunately I was cutting my lawn, and didn’t see this until it had been online for 2 hours. Hopefully they ramp up production,or I won’t get mine until next year. Sold out for now,damnit. Thanks. You have shown me so much great stuff,and saved me so much money
AliExpress still has it for $25
@@JasonWicklund Snagged one from ebay for the same price, but 3 weeks estimated delivery. That seller is now sold out. I don't have an account made with AliExpress but have one with ebay.
Ali has a bunch of these, and their shipping time has improved..
If I didn’t already have the MSR pocket rocket deluxe, this would be my pick for a new stove. Don’t care about the storage bag or case. I store mine in the pot with a handkerchief around it.
I know you don't care whether or not we buy the products you review, but your excitement about this particular item has prompted me right this very minute to buy it.
Preppers gotta prep.
Still the main man to go to for info. Damn I sorry I haven’t been watching lately but had some things to do. But back and still interested in what you do.
SEMPER FI
Awesome little stove and the case is next level. You failed to mention the substantial strap on the bottom of the case....another nice touch.
With all those circles you have on the screen, i thought my phone was buffering. Lol. Great review. I may check into this stove.
I may have to look into that model ! I’ve been considering the Soto model this season anyway !
Great test Luke !
I had mine for 2 years now and I love it. In that case does help a lot. In protection of the stove. What goes to s always worth over engineering things. Not to mention.
If you still get it off of amazon you can purchase that case separate from the stove.
Hi Luke! I always admired the Soto version of this stove, this new one will be a worthy replacement. I like the multi fuel capability.
Nice work wolf. Just what I needed another stove. Thanks
If you haven't tried out the olicamp vector and it's sort of matching pot, I highly recommend testing that, it's basically a pocket rocket
Good vid Luke. A nice stove to carry in the side by side.
Yes, buy it now. Thanks for the review by the way.
I purchased this on Amazon some time back and I personally love it and for the price. Like Luke I get impatient and want my coffee quick and not have to wait for the cows to come home before the water gets hot. I also purchased the fuel adapters for this to cover my bases. As of this posting I saw Amazon shows this as currently unavailable.
I use the Soto stove with propane, butane or a mixture of both. No problems with any of the gases. Propane has some advantages in colder conditions.
My concern with Propane is the high pressure the canisters throw out, they make them out of steel for that reason.
May damage the regulator..
Yes it does work and works almost to well.
Thank you Pete
Looks fine and everything. But if i am using a screw top stove, then I prefer the BRS-3000 has worked for me for dozens of hikes, it's small and light, does thr job reliability. For me, no need to carry a bulkier stove, unless its a remote one.
It's the Soto WindMaster 😎👍
?the fact that it burns any fuel really peaks my interest. I think I probably need a new stove TODAY! Thanks Luke.
Nice to hear it performs so well. Might need to get a 2nd one.
I was not especially happy with some of the micro stoves I have as I usually cook and not just boil water. Was looking for something with a bit bigger burner surface and stronger pot supports but still in a compact size, especially against the Coleman one I already have. Found this one and grabbed it. Was surprised at the design and thought it would be smaller, but build seemed pretty good. Not flimsy like a lot of the micro stoves. Haven't tried it out yet but glad to hear the speed of heating probably offsets the slightly larger size. And that case is definitely nice.
I STILL prefer my Soto Amicus. More compact without those bulky removable legs. The Amicus has 4 permanently attached legs, weighs less and fits into a Toaks 750 pot with a fuel canister and if it heats water a little slower than a Windmaster, it still boils water fast enough for me AND it ALL stores in the Toaks 750 pot.
I have a lot of Campingmoon car camping gear. They make excellent products.
I bought this stove as a backup/car camping stove a few months ago, its legit. I have used the Windmaster exclusively for 7 years without fail, their is little difference.
I hope you had a wonderful day take care stay safe and God bless. Tell i Susie and your family I wish you well.
What the fruk!!! And it comes with a wegulator! 😊
Been using mine for a long time. Easily worth the extra few dollars over the BRS which is awful in anything more than a light breeze. The SOTO Triflex fits just fine
Hey Luke. Thanks for sharing! CampingMoon are pretty impressive. Check out there folding fire pits. Much cheeper than the SnowPeak and possibly just as good.
That's my stove!😍😍😍🥰(Soto) It replaced my longstanding MSR Pocket Rocket that finally died. rip.
Good review. Do you prefer performance of a stove over lightness. When camped, is the point to relax , enjoy the environment, an extra 60 secs time may be ok and the consumption of fuel may be less. Just some additional thoughts. Take care 😎👍🏕
Hey Luke, you know what R & D stands for in China? Ripoff and duplicate
I just ordered one of these on Ali Express for $7.47. Crazy.
I think you just ordered the case. I did the same, paid 7 dlls and got just the case. I then ordered the stove for bout 27 dlls on Aliexpress
@@adrian_aguirre1393 Yes, I realized that soon after I ordered it. I re-ordered the whole kit and got that this week.
Ordered stove and propane adaptor for less than 30$
I would jump on this deal, but when I started backpacking, I bought an MSR pocket rocket 2. I know it’s not as nice as the Windmaster, but it is a solid performer, and cheaper than this Camping Moon stove is free.
I don't know if you read your comments but I use this stove with the soto 3 arm pot stand you can't buy and the fire maple petrel pot, it's ridiculous.
Everyone ordering this...take note. The Aliexpress link works, but shows three different selectable options. The $7 option is only for the bag, not the stove! I ordered this after seeing it on his last video and sadly received my $7 bag without a stove yesterday. Make sure you select the right option with the right model number. Although, shipping to VA was very quick.
They also have a version without the igniter so be careful which version you pick
They have two different stoves, apparently the one that looks somewhat different a square valve housing has a regulator as well but no built in igniter.
I never considered buying it as for another two dollars you get the full Monty.
Definitely on my wish list.
No BS...thumbs up to that!!
Frex? haha. Was the stove as quiet as the Soto. That is the reason I use the windmaster.
That's impressive, I have the Soto windmaster and love it. But is it worth the extra money?
Just got mine! 😊 now to test..
Yep I got that one. On a budget.
Mine is in n the way !! $7.52 from Ali Express !!
That’s just for the bag
BTW, it's not just a Windmaster knock-off, it is a hybrid of the MSR Pocket Rocket (the bottom part) and of the SOTO Windmaster (the upper part). So it's the best of both worlds.
The MSR is a SOTO Windmaster knock off itself.
Nice little thing, sure among the top in the list of fast boiling 10.000 btu gas stoves, and concerning the price/performance ratio most probably even in the top 3 or so.
Yet, I'm waiting for your further experience. Boiling water is surely the main reason for most people nowadays to have such a stove, means they all boil water for preparing a coffee or a dehydrated meal, and that's it. And if a stove boils a cup of water 30 seconds faster than another stove of the same kind, then go for it.
Of course I do also like my coffee out there, no doubt I do also boil water. But whether that takes 2 minutes or 6 minutes doesn't matter at all for me, as I am usually not spending my time sitting in front of the cup and waiting for some water to boil, even though that can be also sometimes a nice experience. But my main stove use is for cooking purposes, on trails and on travels. And there is some reason why even simple 3.500 btu alcohol stoves like a Trangia come with a way to reduce the flame - even that relatively low amount of maximum heat is usually too much for most cooking purposes. Except for boiling water, You need usually much less heat and have to simmer a lot, whether you prepare pasta or rice or some eggs or stews and so on.
So I'm waiting for experiences, how good this stove is for such cooking, how easy it can be put on low flame and whether it keeps it and so on. And finally I would also like to know how loud it is on low flame - I know already from watching this video, that one cannot use this thing full speed during stealth camping/cooking, as that sound reaches out for at least one mile or so. You would awake the whole campground when you prepare your breakfast at 4:30 am and if you would use it in a hotel room, the staff would immediately come running to see what you are doing there inside ... ;-)
Isn't it funny, we go into the wilderness to get away from all the hectic crap in the real world, to sit and relax and absorb nature..
Then get all antsy because that damn cup of water is taking to long to boil!!🤣
Instant gratification is unhealthy.
Will the Soto Windmaster fit in that carrying case. I could care less about that cheap stove but would love to utilize that pouch for the real deal 😎💪
Another great review Luke! Do you know if the SOTO TriFlex stand would work on the Campingmoon stove? They're available separately and not that expensive.
another great review to help us save money
Hello Mr Luke. im one of TH-cam follower ,& I would like say Thank you , as for the Camping moon FLEX-MICROMAX XD-2F STOVE as of today ( Wednesday Apr 24 , 1429 (02:29p ) it is not available on the Camping moon amazon site. I always do follow your reviews on camping items , & double the items,& prices. THANK YOU .
Aliexpress, never had any issues with them.
And if something is broken or lost Ali will 99% of the time cover you, no questions.
They have an abundance of these stoves.
Cool new editing!
So many Chinese copies their products. As Japanese myself (SOTO is Japanese company and I have many gears from them), I feel the pain from SOTO's guys.
Luke, why did my comment DISAPPEAR ? !!! This one hasnt yet, Im watching.
TH-cam Police.. I lost a few overnight, mainly replying to the Anti buying knock off Trolls.
Wow, the AliExpress price here in Germany is only 8,28€ (roughly 10$). Delivery included!! Thats a bargain! 👍
Knock offs r no surprise with good stuff... èven msr has a k.o called the pocket rocket !!!
I have run my WM on many gases plus liquid !!.
After a bit less than 10 yrs I've never had a problem w my bag it came with. But after more than 50 yrs of packing long & short trips I learned hi outputs r not " the thing ". Control & a stove w a hi quality built regulater .
But if u only boil this could be the 1 4 u.😊
For those that care, Soto is an original design made in Japan. The knockoff is a copycat made in China.
you can find a propan adapter for the green propan bottles, for soto you need a chinese adapter😅
Too funny! It's "unavailable" on Amazon. I guess I waited too long to watch your video, Luke. :)
Your links are for the stove WITHOUT the piezo igniter.
Can you please do review of a ALPKIT VAGABOND Stove?
the soto is too tall and wont fit into a pot with that also fits the gas canister, will the FREX be able to because its shorter?
£27.30 on Amazon in the U.K. and they are in stock.
I'm really tempted to get one of these little babies. But I have a Pocket Rocket what'd ya do.
Nice Kylo Ren inspired tn :)
Any chance you are thinking about reviewing the 3 sec tent🤔
I love that stove ❤😅
I’m running my Windmaster for years on any fuel I can find. The cheaper and dodgier the better. Surprise: nothing happened. My stove only got better and better. Wouldn’t exchange it. Ever
Awesome value. :)
Cool support from uk 🎉
Currently (4-23-24) not available on Amazon or the Campingmoon website. Darn
You may like it Luke but it's another Chinesium knockoff of a quality made Japanese product. We'll see how long the regulator works, the igniter works, the valve works etc. I'll stay with my SOTO Wind Master I've had for years with not one problem knowing I have a great piece of gear even if I did spend more. At least mine is not a Chinese copy of an original.
Interesting about the multi fuel capabilities, been meaning to see if the Nature hike 2 burner you reviewed, and I finally got a killer deal on, can use other fuels as well. What makes the stove capable to use other fuels? Oh and this one is already sold out after your review as usual 😂
I have the same question
I bought this stove from the link you provided on the last video you featured it and it didn’t come with a piezo igniter.☹️
Considering the differences.... sounds more like a competitor rather than a "knock off". Its not an exact copy like you see with a lot of products
The Cork Sniffers will always argue different..
I have three of these stoves, unless I'm cooking something that needs a wider burner head at low heat, this stove just rules.
Hi there have a great day
The link to Amazon is for the version of the stove without an igniter!
How do I use propane? Does it stand up in its own? I see a butane stove stand adapter, but not a propane stove stand adapter. And does it perform as fast with propane?
Happens all the time
Wow! Give me two ot those!
The $7 price is for the storage bag only. The bag and stove are $23
I have one, and i want to know we can put a 4 flex of a camping moon in to a soto? can you test it?
I was more lucky at playing the lottery then trying to get this stove from Amazon.
2 stoves for the price of one. Might as well buy 2 so you have a back up or keep one in your truck.