you sure got a perrrrdy boil Wade LOL.... and yes i don't know how to make dehydrated food so that would real interesting. Good field test and as you say all those stoves were winners in their own right :-) 👍 😀 ..... regards Matt
I have to say that this is the most informative video I’ve seen yet on these type of stoves. Not teaching how to build them, but a side by side view of how they perform, maintain and ultimately achive da da da da boiling water to purify drinking water. Actually you using them simultaneously and it works, gives me hope. Appreciate the time ,,,,,,,,,,Thanx, Fluffy
Thanks Gary, it was a bit of a challenge actually but I had a bit of fun too. Completely unscientific but the results were interesting. I still think each stove has it's use and place. Thanks for stopping by. Wade
Thanks for the great video. I have the solo and the firebox nano titanium. I love my nano. I bring my evernew alcohol stove and find that it works great with a windscreen. I hardly know it is in my pack. Love the Solos I own, but only use them car camping- they are heavy and cumbersome.
One thing I like about the Solo is the combustion chamber contains all the ash. The stove does not drop embers on the ground. Valuable video; well-done. Liked and Subscribed.
Thanks a lot Steve! That's a good point about the ashes being contained in the combustion chamber. It was unscientific but I think the Solo Combo edged out. Take care. Wade
Nice stove comparisons Wade! Always been a bit curious about the other models. I have the Solo lite and am a fan for sure. And yes please to some dehydrated food recipes! I just bought a used dehydrator and am excited to give it a try soon! 😃👍
Yeah your hands were very busy. Since you asked about sharing your dehydrated meals... I will offer that the best thing I did to grow my channel was to make a few dehydrated meal videos. So please do share your recipes I am sure they will be popular!
Great video. Glad you did more than just water. I want to start using more wood stoves. I am a pro at gas stoves, but sometimes you forget the fuel, or run out of it, and I have been looking for a good backup. Going to go with a nest able *TOAKS*
I'd love to see some videos of you making the food, dehydrating it, and also the recipes. I can never turn down food videos lol. Great comparison of the stoves. Stay safe and enjoy the woods
I know I’m late to the show because I’ve only just found your site, but I’m enjoying catching up with your videos. The Nano firebox caught my attention because I used mine years ago when I was on a camping trip and ended up on a beach in Tenerife and wasn’t able to withdraw money ( bank problems) eventually I ran out of money altogether and ran out of gas. There was very little wood in the area because there were a lot of people making fires as well and the Nano firebox kept me going because it would run on twigs and I was able to cook rice, soups and coffee. Hard times but good times. I’d forgotten about the Nano, because that was in 2016 and I’d not used it since and your video reminded me of it in a surprisingly sentimental fashion! But it served me well as long as I kept it stocked up with fuel. I’ve just watched a video of yours where you talk about the new X box version, which I like the looks of. I’ve subscribed now because I very much enjoy your videos because you use everything a lot and give detailed feedback on everything after using it for a while. Thanks very much for what you do. You’re a pleasure to watch especially because you obviously have fun being out. All the best, Ian, from East Anglia 👍 Although the solo outperformed the Nano, I still like it and will take it with me again, because it’s so small and lightweight and it can fit in the breast pocket of my shirt and like I said, it can be a lifesaver! I’m going to dig it out of my box of gear now.
Thanks for visiting and for the sub my friend! Yes the Nano is still a great little stove, it requires babysitting but works just fine. It sure came in handy for you!👊🔥
I love this video. Definitely going with the solo now that I've seen this. When you said "that's a PURDYYY boil" it made me laugh out loud and reminded me of home. So thanks for that :)
Thanks for sharing. For me the "Solo Stove"is the most useful one. The main reason: it's really stable and not as wiggly as the "Toaks". Beside that it could be handled while burning, and the bottom is closed, what makes it safer than the other two contestants. The "Nano Box" could be a good backup, when out with a "Trangia" and running out of fuel. Usually I use a Trangia-Set with 2 pots and windshield. But there's alwazs a firebox as backup in the pack. Subscribed already and continue watching. Have fun in the woods.
Hey thank you for the subscription my friend! I agree about the Solo over the Toaks. The only advantage of the Toaks is weight. It's great to have a backup as well and the Nano doesn't take up much room. Take care!
Yes, I too bought the Solo over the Toaks simply done to how height the Toaks is and how thin at the bottom AND how clumsy I am. And that room temp not when half frozen and tired. The Toaks to me would spend more time knocked over than upright.
My cook kits are constantly evolving. Very interesting comparison. If I had to choose ONE of those, it would probably be the Solo, but like you said each one has a niche. Nice video!
Great comparison between the stoves. I bought a cheap Chinese stove and it's really a lot of work because of is size. Love the solo stove set up and that it keeps working when it's down to coals. Thanks for sharing this! Atb Sean
When it's just coals you can smother most of the bottom vents holes, that'll help the coal's last a little longer. Close them all together if you want some coals for next time
Solo stove is my favorite design, I love how efficiently it burns the wood. For convenience the firebox designs can't be beat though! Packs down really small and hardly weighs a thing.
Nice job, thanks for the comparison. I'm biased having recently acquired the Solo Titan. The pot with bail is what I really like about the package. Because I live in an arid environment, with huge, active wild fire all around last summer, I was driven to the 'cool' base of the Solo also. No ash escapes. None. During your demo I saw LOTS of ash beneath the Nano. For where I live, that's an absolute no go!!! Nice presentation.
True enough , the solo stove is completely enclosed which is a good feature. Each person must know their own area and conditions. Thanks for the great comment and enjoy the Titan!
@@Woodswalker1965 Yes, each must factor in many considerations before the purchase. Another thing I really like about the Solo, after having purchased a Silky Gomboy 240, is that I can saw perfect length rounds easily. Once the initial fire has burned down to coal, I can put one round in at a time and regulate my temperature quite well. That's been important when I use the stainless fry pan. Back to wool for a moment ... my new pair of 100% wool whipcord pants are due to arrive tomorrow. I'm as excited as a little kid : )
I own the solo stove with the solo 900 pot. It is my main cook kit for solo outings. When I'm out with others I either bring a bigger pot (14cm zebra can) or a second cook kit ( Stanley adventure kit with a toaks alcohol stove and stand inside). I liked your side by side comparison very much. The firebox looks interesting, but also too unsafe/unstable.
I like the solo because it seems to have a wider base, and therefore more stability. The other two do not look stable. I also like a system where the half-burned wood is not falling back out of the base, as one of them did, as that is a fire hazard and could go unnoticed if it fell into some leaves or something. Even though small, these fires are a hazard in situations that could start a forest fire unintentionally. I don't hike, but am looking for something for emergencies if the electric goes out. Very good demo. Thank you.
really liked seeing the comparison of 3 different styles of stoves. I suspected the solo stove/gasifier would be the most efficient. with the Nano, you should try stocking it swedish fire torch style (all the sticks vertical, fairly tightly packed, but room for air). it's a much more efficient burn that way, needs WAAAAAAY less baby sitting as well. but it takes more time to process the wood for it (has to be right length, etc)
Nice vid. thank you.... I remember used to make wood gas stoves outta old cans... didn't last too long but cheap. I would up getting a biolite.. liked the charging capability... guess its just an engineer thing... haha. Thanks again
Love my Solo Lite. It nests nicely in my Pathfinder titanium pot and the two work well together. It will also nest an alcohol stove with it as well as a backup. I was thinking about buying the Toaks, but I'm not so sure about it anymore. It just seems too unstable. Great comparison video!
Nice job. Count me as a new subscriber. I dearly love my solo stove lite with the little 900 pot. It's all I need. If I'm out humping gear on the trail, I never plan on doing anything more complicated than boiling water -- for re-hydrated meals and coffee. I researched and agonized for months before choosing solo -- came SO close to going with Toaks (really love the 750 pot and titanium construction) but didn't like the tall top-heavy profile. The solo stove has never let me down. I carry a trangia burner with denatured alcohol in case I can't gather enough dry fuel. See you around. Cheers!
Thanks for watching. Yes pretty pricey for sure but fairly lightweight and very durable. I bought mine years ago for a very good price on sale if I remember correctly. It should last a lifetime if looked after. 👍
Good comparison. Reinforces my choice of the Solo. (with a 900 pot) The Toaks was too tippy for real-world backcountry use and the Nano didn't contain material well enough.
Good point, I was thinking exactly that. Also, the water was put on to boil much later with the Firebox stove than the other two. Titanium pots don't tend to heat as quickly and evenly and SS and lose heat quicker
I have been using a pair of long handled pruning shears instead of the axe. It's so efficient and easy to cut the thumb size piece of wood needed in small stoves You just collect a bunch of long branches and while you're cooking and fiddling with the fire burning you can make a big pile of micro logs. Less dangerous than swinging an axe
Nice video, I think solo stove is better as it is a closed system, and it packs anywhere, I'm packing the solo campfire, just load the inside with food or gear.
I bought the Toaks small titanium just because I figured it would pack well inside my pot. I had a firebox nano titanium. Loved it even though it was a tad small and the flat pack was hard to fit along with the pots. I'm not sold on the Toaks. It IS wiggly and it throws flames all around the place - seering the sides of the pots and melting plastic handles. Im thinking the top side vents are too big and it could use some support legs both on the lower part as well as on top to hold a kettle more steady.
I have to agree with your evaluation of the Toaks, it's a bit tippy. No stove is perfect though. I just took the Toaks stove and pot combo on a recent canoe trip and was really happy with it. In this situation I wanted something that nests and was light. Not perfect for every situation for sure. Thanks a lot for watching and I appreciate your comment 👍🌲🔥
I currently have the TOAKS wood stove and love it. Like other people have said, you over loaded the Toaks. If you fill the bottom with thumb sized sticks (below the inner intake holes) it works much better/Burns hottter then both stoves by a mile. Ive noticed alot of videos of YT of the Toaks, the person always overfills it incorrectly.
Thanks for watching and for your input, it's much appeeciated.I filled all the stoves about the same so they all had the same advantage or disadvantage. They are all good stoves. I'm currently working on a stove video with a new stove, stay tuned if you're interested👍
@@Woodswalker1965 Well if you fill a stove beyond its capacity you are ADDING a disadvantage. Only by using them correctly will it be a fair comparison.
Gotta agree WW, if I'm strictly burning wood, there's nothing else that cranks out the BTUs as efficiently as the Solo Stove. But if I'm backpacking something that will be more versatile (Trangia, Esbit, etc.), my go to is a Bushbox LF.
i really want a solo stove bad...lol I already have a firebox 5'' and an emberlit titanium fireant....which is a beast! it was my faithful companion for 4 months out in the Colorado backcountry.....but I really would like to have a nano too.....loved the vid! take care!
Adam Newman I really do as well. It's the one I use the most actually. I did a full review of the Firebox Nano and X Case recently if you want to take a look. Thanks for watching!
So yesterday I did a test of my Nano and my Bushbuddy which is the same as the Solo. I brought 12 oz of water to boil using same wood and pot. The Bushbuddy brought the water to boil at least two minutes faster than the Nano. I was a little surprised and I attribute it to the flames being directed through the holes inside the stove. The Nano on the other hand allows the flames to be more random.
I made up a kit to keep in the vehicle for day walks or just fixing a meal when checking out a new area and the backpack is at home. Using a Condor H20 pouch. Starting at the bottom of the of the pouch there is a Oilcamp Stainless Steel Space Saver Cup. Then the Stanley Adventure Cook Camp System which fits ( sits ) inside the cup. The tapered sides of the Stanley Camp Cook kit fits inside the cup like it was made for it. Along the outside of the Stanley is a long handled Titanium spoon. Inside the Stanley is the Gen2 Folding Firebox Nano Ultralight Backpacking 3" Stove. On top of the Stanley is a Trangia Alcohol burner so I can cook with either alcohol or wood. The outside pocket of the Condor has a plastic ( Flask shaped ) 8 oz bottle which has the Denatured Alcohol for the Trangia. Next to it is a fero rod for lighting the burner or starting a fire. Folded next to the fero rod is a bandana which can be used if the handles of either pot gets to hot for a bare hand to touch. A few months later I added two canteen pouches one on each side of the Condor H20 pouch. One pouch has a Nalgene canteen in it and the other pouch has a couple dehydrated meals. Thanks to using a wood fire the Stanley has a nice blacken bottom and sides which I think helps it to heat up quicker. Out of the three stoves you demonstrated only the Solo Stove can be used on a wood picnic table and the base of it will not burn a circle on the table. Also I have put some alcohol ( 1/2 oz ) in the Solo Stoves ( Lite ) ash pan , lite it and used it as a alcohol stove.
I love my solo as well. It’s my power house. Have a lixada style stove that works well. Just got the nano and curious to see how it compares but I have a strong feeling that my solo will remain the favorite for camping and maybe the Nano for hiking
Thanks for watching my friend! I think you have it right and well thought out. The Nano is my go to stove for hiking. The Solo although slightly more efficient is a bit bulky. Let me know how the Nano works out for you. Wade
Ref: The Firebox slow boil. Perhaps with that style lid it allowed more heat to escape. The other two lids were more closed and helped to raise temperatures faster.
That could very well be. This little demo was not a very fair or scientific comparison, just a demonstration of 3 stoves in use. The Solo just happened to boil faster on this day. Having said that I exclusively use Firebox stoves. I just find them more versatile and user friendly. Thanks for watching my friend!👍🍻
You overloaded the hell out of the toaks. Have to load the bottom chamber full to the bottom of the holes so it can get a good up draft going which concentrates the heat. You basically boiled water on a choked fire
Use the Swedish Torch method on the Firebox Nano and you get get a good burn for a solid 45+ minutes without touching it. I've used this method on the large and nano Firebox and it works great.
Thanks for watching and for the feedback my friend. I use the swedish torch method often, it works very well but the days I just want a quick boil I just feed the twigs🔥 Take care.
I know the Solo is pretty expensive for what it is, but I like that it holds all the ash/embers which is great for safety so I'll eventually get one for that reason. Plus I've heard that they are pretty efficient.
I would love to see your dehydration process and recipes. I would also like to see you compare the solo stove Vs. a sure fire scout or equivalent. You use to have some surefire equivalents in your inventory (cira. 2016)
Here is Part 1 of a dehydration vid I did. th-cam.com/video/PpN-y4m_FTs/w-d-xo.html I'm not familiar with the Surefire Stove actually. Thanks for watching!
Good field test. Solo stove wins in terms of versatility, especially in fire risk / fire ban areas as cool base & no burning wood or hot ash escapes like FBNano.
That's correct, the fact that Solo is a sealed unit is not to be overlooked. I now use a X Case with my Nano that prevents ashes from falling out. Check it out if you have time. Thanks for watching my friend. th-cam.com/video/YF1FEiyd-Vc/w-d-xo.html
I don't know if i have found the holy grail of stoves yet either lol !, At some point i am considering the bushcraft essentials LF, a little smaller and lighter than the firebox but with the same advantages of the ease of assembly. Thanks for your thoughts and sharing !!
Going to make a large oven out of a brand new $25 3 pot stainless steamer set . Won’t have the gasification ports however plenty of holes for airflow. Thanks for the comparison
Great video! Working on building a DIY version of the solo stove using some paint and soup cans. Depending on how that works out I might decide to just buy the real thing though. I wonder if the Firebox Nano didn't compete as well since it is a more open system causing for more heat loss, unlike the Solo and Toaks? Just a thought, all look like neat stoves though
Hey buddy, you're right they are all great stove in their own right. In this small test the Nano was last to boil but I definitely carry it the most of the three. Thanks for watching and have fun with your DIY project!
Thanx Wade for a great video. Out of the 3 I like the solo best. Also, lunch looks great. I wouldn't mind videos on food dehydration. A lot better than process foods.
Bernie Wojewski Thanks Bernie! Nothing like a bit of home cooking on the trail. I'll be sure to get started on that, backpacking season approaches! You're right the good ol Solo Stove was a winner. Wade
I only have the Nano of these 3 stoves & I also have the Pathfinder Canteen Stove Kit. It works pretty decently for what it is & gets the job done, but I'm betting your Solo Stove would beat it out too. Thanks!
I realize I'm a year late to the party, I love the side by side comparisons. The Firebox Nano is king IMO, especially in titanium. Especially since you can use wood, Trangia alcohol stove, Trangia type gas burner, solid fuel tabs and the damn thing can fit in your pocket. So versatile.
I have to agree, in fact the only 2 stoves I own now is the Nano and the 5 inch Firebox Gen 2. The Nano is always in my pack in the X case. I did a in depth review if you're interested. Thanks for watching👍
Ya it's a good technique in the Nano. I did a review of the Nano and used the Swedish Torch I believe. Thanks for the input.th-cam.com/video/YF1FEiyd-Vc/w-d-xo.html
Straight & good video by someone who actually has used his stoves multiple times in real life BEFORE posting a review - rare on YT. Well done - keep up the good work! ATB, Gereon
Still like my Toaks small version, because that's the one I bought and use, dammit)). It's not as low to the ground or as wide as the Solo, but it is lighter weight. If you fill it correctly at the start and don't pack above the lower half (furnace), the upper half (chimney) works as it should. I also like that it has a feeder slot in the chimney for wood so you don't have to take off the pot like you do with the Solo.
The Toaks is a great little stove. The combo with the Toaks 750 pot is a lightweight and effective option. I used it on my last canoe trip and fell in love with it again.🔥 Thanks for watching!👍
I bought the newer version of toaks which has a larger feeder opening. I like to collapse it down at the end of cooking and put a lid on to keep some coal for next meal. The only downside is the stability. Sometimes I jam some rocks against it to make sure it's stable.
You overloaded the Gasification stoves to far above the gas holes to even perform as designed. It becomes just a tin can hobo stove. Im sorry to inform you of this error in fuel loading and burning. Correctly loaded with small peices of wood well packed will burn and heat your food or water for up to 40 minutes without babysitting it. Hope this helps you.
How did you make the Chipotle Chicken and Rice dehydrated meal, Sir ? Would love the recipe, and process. Thank you in advance. Keep up the great work !!!
Thank you! If you allow the soot to build up it will get hard and shiny. Burning clean wood helps out as well. Sooty woods like pine or wet wood will cause a buildup that will rub off your pot and get your pack dirty.
That Toaks 750 is sexy as heck...long and lean, and like my wife when i first saw her - i can't keep my eyes offs off her. ;) Practically speaking though...the top-heaviness worries me. The other two are build wide and strong, stable. I like how the Firebox folds up then the pot will slide over the bottle. I think i've seen other similar concepts and i have OliCamp pots that do that...so all i need is the Firebox! I like them all! Great job, enjoyed every second!
2Tiedup Hey Stan! Yup you need it ! The titanium version of the Firebox Nano is 2 oz lighter I'm sure you will want that one! Thanks for watching my friend👊
I'm going to order it...it's coming home to daddy. I'm looking at their website, so much stuff. This is usable as a windscreen for alcohol stoves and other stoves too!
Nice video. Well presented. My experience is that as long as you have dry wood a gasifier will beat a regular (I have the full size Firebox) but if your wood is a bit damp you will never get good gas burn but will be able to cook on the Box. What has been your experience with that? Also:Firebox are dangerous. Once you shell out for one, you want the whole range! ;-)
monkeyplayer72 Haha I know the old credit card can take a beating! Wet wood in a gassifier stove is a no go that's for sure. I'm fairly new to the Firebox style of stove but the open design could lend itself better to wet wood, I can see that. Thanks for the comment my friend I will have to test that out! Take care Wade
you sure got a perrrrdy boil Wade LOL.... and yes i don't know how to make dehydrated food so that would real interesting. Good field test and as you say all those stoves were winners in their own right :-) 👍 😀 ..... regards Matt
Maff T UK Real purrrdy lol ! Thanks Matt, sounds like I'll be cooking up some trail food soon!🍻
Yessir that’s a purdy boil, lol like Carl always says😂🤣👍
Good ol Karl! Lol 😂
Woodswalker 1965 😂
Super nice comparison video. No hype, no bs... just real world testing and observations. Really nice!
Thank you! Not truly scientific but just observation based as you said. It was some fun keeping 3 twig stoves going at once haha. Take care, Wade
I have to say that this is the most informative video I’ve seen yet on these type of stoves.
Not teaching how to build them, but a side by side view of how they perform, maintain and ultimately achive da da da da boiling water to purify drinking water. Actually you using them simultaneously and it works, gives me hope. Appreciate the time ,,,,,,,,,,Thanx, Fluffy
Thanks a lot, it was a bit of a struggle to keep them all going at once but kind of fun too lol. Thanks for watching!🔥👍
Thanks for comparing the different camping wood stoves. Most people just show one. It's nice to have a comparison video.
You're very welcome. I appreciate you watching Chris and thanks for the great comment. Wade
Gasifying stoves don’t gasify if the fuel is above the gas holes.
Thanks for this! Helped me decide between the Toaks and Solo
Awesome, thanks for the input!
Just bought a solo stove today! Great comparison. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Enjoy your Solo Stove it's a great piece of kit👍
I like lil stoves, so much fun. Thanks for the good classic bushcraft video .
Moe Cantilever Jr. Awesome brother glad you liked it. Ya it's fun to mess around with the toys lol.
Hi Wade, great review of these three stoves! I often struggle to keep two twig stoves going at once! Well done, Gary
Thanks Gary, it was a bit of a challenge actually but I had a bit of fun too. Completely unscientific but the results were interesting. I still think each stove has it's use and place. Thanks for stopping by. Wade
Thanks for the great video. I have the solo and the firebox nano titanium. I love my nano. I bring my evernew alcohol stove and find that it works great with a windscreen. I hardly know it is in my pack. Love the Solos I own, but only use them car camping- they are heavy and cumbersome.
I agree about the Solo Stove. They work very well but I always grab the Nano or the 5 inch Firebox Stove instead. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍
One thing I like about the Solo is the combustion chamber contains all the ash. The stove does not drop embers on the ground. Valuable video; well-done. Liked and Subscribed.
Thanks a lot Steve! That's a good point about the ashes being contained in the combustion chamber. It was unscientific but I think the Solo Combo edged out. Take care. Wade
Love to see some more recipes. Your lunch looked awesome. Good video. Take care.
Thank you! I do share some recipes from time to time and I will try to do more. I appreciate your support! Wade
LOL .... "thats a pertty boil" humorous words from "Shug" Emery. Great Video. Thank You for your time and effort Sir and Happy Holidays!!
Thanks so much for watching! Shugs the man lol!
Nice stove comparisons Wade! Always been a bit curious about the other models. I have the Solo lite and am a fan for sure. And yes please to some dehydrated food recipes! I just bought a used dehydrator and am excited to give it a try soon! 😃👍
Thanks Michelle! That's awesome you just bought the dehydrator and a bargain as well! I'll try to get a video out soon. Thanks for watching.🖒 Wade
Great video Wade! Stove comparison videos are fun to do and you did a great job. "Mmmmm, that's a purdy boil!"
Thanks Kevin! It was fun but man those little stoves are hungry, feed me feed me! Take care buddy!
Yeah your hands were very busy. Since you asked about sharing your dehydrated meals... I will offer that the best thing I did to grow my channel was to make a few dehydrated meal videos. So please do share your recipes I am sure they will be popular!
Thanks! That's a very generous tip. I actually learned a lot from watching your dehydrating videos. Cheers!
Nice video. My favorite is definitely the Solo Stove. Have fun in nature. Many greetings from Germany
Thanks for watching my friend. The Solo is a great stove for sure🔥🏕️🍳🍻
Great video. Glad you did more than just water. I want to start using more wood stoves. I am a pro at gas stoves, but sometimes you forget the fuel, or run out of it, and I have been looking for a good backup. Going to go with a nest able *TOAKS*
Glad the video was able to help you out. Thanks for watching!
Nice review. Side by side comparison. Most of us probably use gas or butane. Nice to see wood fired! Good job!!!
Thank you my friend, it was fun trying to keep 3 twig stoves going at once that's for sure! Take care.
I'd love to see some videos of you making the food, dehydrating it, and also the recipes. I can never turn down food videos lol. Great comparison of the stoves. Stay safe and enjoy the woods
All right brother! Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll get something up! Wade
Looking forward to seeing them!
I know I’m late to the show because I’ve only just found your site, but I’m enjoying catching up with your videos. The Nano firebox caught my attention because I used mine years ago when I was on a camping trip and ended up on a beach in Tenerife and wasn’t able to withdraw money ( bank problems) eventually I ran out of money altogether and ran out of gas. There was very little wood in the area because there were a lot of people making fires as well and the Nano firebox kept me going because it would run on twigs and I was able to cook rice, soups and coffee. Hard times but good times. I’d forgotten about the Nano, because that was in 2016 and I’d not used it since and your video reminded me of it in a surprisingly sentimental fashion! But it served me well as long as I kept it stocked up with fuel. I’ve just watched a video of yours where you talk about the new X box version, which I like the looks of. I’ve subscribed now because I very much enjoy your videos because you use everything a lot and give detailed feedback on everything after using it for a while. Thanks very much for what you do. You’re a pleasure to watch especially because you obviously have fun being out. All the best, Ian, from East Anglia 👍 Although the solo outperformed the Nano, I still like it and will take it with me again, because it’s so small and lightweight and it can fit in the breast pocket of my shirt and like I said, it can be a lifesaver! I’m going to dig it out of my box of gear now.
Thanks for visiting and for the sub my friend! Yes the Nano is still a great little stove, it requires babysitting but works just fine. It sure came in handy for you!👊🔥
I love this video. Definitely going with the solo now that I've seen this. When you said "that's a PURDYYY boil" it made me laugh out loud and reminded me of home. So thanks for that :)
Haha ya just something we say around here too! Enjoy the Solo Stove! 🔥👍
Thanks for sharing. For me the "Solo Stove"is the most useful one. The main reason: it's really stable and not as wiggly as the "Toaks". Beside that it could be handled while burning, and the bottom is closed, what makes it safer than the other two contestants. The "Nano Box" could be a good backup, when out with a "Trangia" and running out of fuel. Usually I use a Trangia-Set with 2 pots and windshield. But there's alwazs a firebox as backup in the pack. Subscribed already and continue watching. Have fun in the woods.
Hey thank you for the subscription my friend! I agree about the Solo over the Toaks. The only advantage of the Toaks is weight. It's great to have a backup as well and the Nano doesn't take up much room. Take care!
Yes, I too bought the Solo over the Toaks simply done to how height the Toaks is and how thin at the bottom AND how clumsy I am. And that room temp not when half frozen and tired. The Toaks to me would spend more time knocked over than upright.
Yes. I would like to see your recipes and dehydration process. Great video!
Thanks for watching, that's awesome to hear. This is a good place to start!
th-cam.com/video/PpN-y4m_FTs/w-d-xo.html
My cook kits are constantly evolving. Very interesting comparison. If I had to choose ONE of those, it would probably be the Solo, but like you said each one has a niche. Nice video!
Couch2Trail TH-cam Channel Thanks a lot! Cook kit obsession, it's a thing! Lol Wade
Yes, yes it is =)
That was useful. Great video by the way. Thanks a lot!!
Thanks very much, I appreciate your support and comments 👍
GREAT VIDEO Wade!! I have the Ember Lit titanium burn box and love it!
Ahhh titanium I love the stuff. Thanks for checking out the video Rene!
Great video and review. Those are both great stoves. ✌️
Thanks buddy! 🔥✌️
Another very very brillant content with straight forward info you should be the ultimate Grand master of all Bushcrafters
Thanks very much for watching my friend. I appreciate the kind words👊
Great comparison between the stoves. I bought a cheap Chinese stove and it's really a lot of work because of is size. Love the solo stove set up and that it keeps working when it's down to coals. Thanks for sharing this! Atb Sean
When it's just coals you can smother most of the bottom vents holes, that'll help the coal's last a little longer. Close them all together if you want some coals for next time
Great tip, thank you!👍
Thanks very much for the tip ✌️
Thanks for the review mate, good to see these compared. Looks like the larger the burn chamber, the hotter and faster it will cook.
enigmatum100 Thanks for watching my friend. Ya I found it interesting myself, the size of the chamber had a direct impact on performance. Take care!🖒
Awesome video, thank you so much!
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback!
what a good comparison! great video!!!!
Nix Leong Thank you, it was a fun video to do!
Solo stove is my favorite design, I love how efficiently it burns the wood.
For convenience the firebox designs can't be beat though! Packs down really small and hardly weighs a thing.
They are all great stoves, Solo included. Like you said we all have our favorites.
Good job! Good video 👏👏👏
Thank you very much for watching👍
The Firebox stoves Nano & Full size are my favorite ones ! I find them excellent
I agree, thanks for watching!
Nice job, thanks for the comparison. I'm biased having recently acquired the Solo Titan. The pot with bail is what I really like about the package. Because I live in an arid environment, with huge, active wild fire all around last summer, I was driven to the 'cool' base of the Solo also. No ash escapes. None. During your demo I saw LOTS of ash beneath the Nano. For where I live, that's an absolute no go!!! Nice presentation.
True enough , the solo stove is completely enclosed which is a good feature. Each person must know their own area and conditions. Thanks for the great comment and enjoy the Titan!
@@Woodswalker1965 Yes, each must factor in many considerations before the purchase. Another thing I really like about the Solo, after having purchased a Silky Gomboy 240, is that I can saw perfect length rounds easily. Once the initial fire has burned down to coal, I can put one round in at a time and regulate my temperature quite well. That's been important when I use the stainless fry pan. Back to wool for a moment ... my new pair of 100% wool whipcord pants are due to arrive tomorrow. I'm as excited as a little kid : )
@@littlejimbridger7770 I'd be excited too my friend! Wool pants would be awesome!
I own the solo stove with the solo 900 pot. It is my main cook kit for solo outings. When I'm out with others I either bring a bigger pot (14cm zebra can) or a second cook kit ( Stanley adventure kit with a toaks alcohol stove and stand inside).
I liked your side by side comparison very much. The firebox looks interesting, but also too unsafe/unstable.
Thanks for watching and for the input, you have some great cooking gear!
I like the solo because it seems to have a wider base, and therefore more stability. The other two do not look stable. I also like a system where the half-burned wood is not falling back out of the base, as one of them did, as that is a fire hazard and could go unnoticed if it fell into some leaves or something. Even though small, these fires are a hazard in situations that could start a forest fire unintentionally. I don't hike, but am looking for something for emergencies if the electric goes out. Very good demo. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! That's a great thing to be prepared for an emergency situation. Fire safety is ways paramount in my mind. Take care👍🔥
really liked seeing the comparison of 3 different styles of stoves. I suspected the solo stove/gasifier would be the most efficient. with the Nano, you should try stocking it swedish fire torch style (all the sticks vertical, fairly tightly packed, but room for air). it's a much more efficient burn that way, needs WAAAAAAY less baby sitting as well. but it takes more time to process the wood for it (has to be right length, etc)
Thanks for watching and for the tip! It's the newest stove to me so I'll learn as I go. Take care👊
Thanks for this. Helpful
You’re very welcome, thank you!
Pretty good comparison, thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, and thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the comments. Wade
Very informative - thank you.
Enoob Thanks for watching and I truly appreciate the comment!
Nice vid. thank you.... I remember used to make wood gas stoves outta old cans... didn't last too long but cheap.
I would up getting a biolite.. liked the charging capability... guess its just an engineer thing... haha. Thanks again
Thanks a lot! The biolite looks pretty cool actually. Take care.
Super helpful, thanks!
You're welcome my friend! Thanks for the great comment!
Love my Solo Lite. It nests nicely in my Pathfinder titanium pot and the two work well together. It will also nest an alcohol stove with it as well as a backup.
I was thinking about buying the Toaks, but I'm not so sure about it anymore. It just seems too unstable. Great comparison video!
Sounds like you have a great system, enjoy!🔥
Nice job. Count me as a new subscriber. I dearly love my solo stove lite with the little 900 pot. It's all I need. If I'm out humping gear on the trail, I never plan on doing anything more complicated than boiling water -- for re-hydrated meals and coffee. I researched and agonized for months before choosing solo -- came SO close to going with Toaks (really love the 750 pot and titanium construction) but didn't like the tall top-heavy profile. The solo stove has never let me down. I carry a trangia burner with denatured alcohol in case I can't gather enough dry fuel. See you around. Cheers!
Thanks so much watching and for the sub!👊 Smart move bringing the Trangia along with the Solo, I do the same thing😁! Take care my friend!
I too didn't go with the Toaks as too top heavy too thin base and me too clumsy ha. Bad mix.
Thanks for watching!🔥
Thanks for testing! Solo Stove seems to be the winner, for me. But the price! On the other hand: I think it's worth it.
Thanks for watching. Yes pretty pricey for sure but fairly lightweight and very durable. I bought mine years ago for a very good price on sale if I remember correctly. It should last a lifetime if looked after. 👍
It's just two stainless steel pots basically. Thrift store pots very economical. Or I've seen using 2 steel barrels
Good comparison. Reinforces my choice of the Solo. (with a 900 pot) The Toaks was too tippy for real-world backcountry use and the Nano didn't contain material well enough.
The Solo Stove and Pot is a excellent combo. Thanks for watching 👍
The Solo had less volume of water to boil than the Toaks. The volume was displaced by the solids. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching and commenting my friend, I appreciate it. You make a valid point. Take care and be safe👍🔥🌲
Good point, I was thinking exactly that.
Also, the water was put on to boil much later with the Firebox stove than the other two.
Titanium pots don't tend to heat as quickly and evenly and SS and lose heat quicker
I have been using a pair of long handled pruning shears instead of the axe. It's so efficient and easy to cut the thumb size piece of wood needed in small stoves
You just collect a bunch of long branches and while you're cooking and fiddling with the fire burning you can make a big pile of micro logs. Less dangerous than swinging an axe
That's a great tip, thanks for your input!👍
Thank you for the nice stove comparison video. And definitely yes on the Recipe(s) 👍🏻😊
Youre welcome, I have a cooking playlist with many recipes, take a look!
Nice video, I think solo stove is better as it is a closed system, and it packs anywhere, I'm packing the solo campfire, just load the inside with food or gear.
A very good stove my friend. Good idea to load the stove with food or gear!
I bought the Toaks small titanium just because I figured it would pack well inside my pot. I had a firebox nano titanium. Loved it even though it was a tad small and the flat pack was hard to fit along with the pots. I'm not sold on the Toaks. It IS wiggly and it throws flames all around the place - seering the sides of the pots and melting plastic handles. Im thinking the top side vents are too big and it could use some support legs both on the lower part as well as on top to hold a kettle more steady.
I have to agree with your evaluation of the Toaks, it's a bit tippy. No stove is perfect though. I just took the Toaks stove and pot combo on a recent canoe trip and was really happy with it. In this situation I wanted something that nests and was light. Not perfect for every situation for sure. Thanks a lot for watching and I appreciate your comment 👍🌲🔥
I currently have the TOAKS wood stove and love it. Like other people have said, you over loaded the Toaks. If you fill the bottom with thumb sized sticks (below the inner intake holes) it works much better/Burns hottter then both stoves by a mile. Ive noticed alot of videos of YT of the Toaks, the person always overfills it incorrectly.
Thanks for watching and for your input, it's much appeeciated.I filled all the stoves about the same so they all had the same advantage or disadvantage. They are all good stoves. I'm currently working on a stove video with a new stove, stay tuned if you're interested👍
@@Woodswalker1965 Well if you fill a stove beyond its capacity you are ADDING a disadvantage. Only by using them correctly will it be a fair comparison.
Thanks a lot
Gotta agree WW, if I'm strictly burning wood, there's nothing else that cranks out the BTUs as efficiently as the Solo Stove. But if I'm backpacking something that will be more versatile (Trangia, Esbit, etc.), my go to is a Bushbox LF.
You got it. No system is perfect you need to be adaptable. Thanks brother!
i really want a solo stove bad...lol I already have a firebox 5'' and an emberlit titanium fireant....which is a beast! it was my faithful companion for 4 months out in the Colorado backcountry.....but I really would like to have a nano too.....loved the vid! take care!
Thanks a lot bud! 4 months in the Colorado Backcountry, that's awesome! Let me know if you pull the trigger on the Solo Stove! Wade👍
secretsquirrell13 solo stove wanted also 😁
Thank you indeed for a very informative video
You're welcome, I hope it was helpful. It sure was fun keeping 3 twig stoves going at once lol.
Really like the Firebox stove !
Adam Newman I really do as well. It's the one I use the most actually. I did a full review of the Firebox Nano and X Case recently if you want to take a look. Thanks for watching!
Woodswalker 1965 thanks I’ll check it out
So yesterday I did a test of my Nano and my Bushbuddy which is the same as the Solo. I brought 12 oz of water to boil using same wood and pot. The Bushbuddy brought the water to boil at least two minutes faster than the Nano. I was a little surprised and I attribute it to the flames being directed through the holes inside the stove. The Nano on the other hand allows the flames to be more random.
That’s very interesting. It’s cool to do your own testing as conditions can vary. Thanks for watching my friend 👍
I made up a kit to keep in the vehicle for day walks or just fixing a meal when checking out a new area and the backpack is at home. Using a Condor H20 pouch. Starting at the bottom of the of the pouch there is a Oilcamp Stainless Steel Space Saver Cup. Then the Stanley Adventure Cook Camp System which fits ( sits ) inside the cup. The tapered sides of the Stanley Camp Cook kit fits inside the cup like it was made for it. Along the outside of the Stanley is a long handled Titanium spoon. Inside the Stanley is the Gen2 Folding Firebox Nano Ultralight Backpacking 3" Stove. On top of the Stanley is a Trangia Alcohol burner so I can cook with either alcohol or wood. The outside pocket of the Condor has a plastic ( Flask shaped ) 8 oz bottle which has the Denatured Alcohol for the Trangia. Next to it is a fero rod for lighting the burner or starting a fire. Folded next to the fero rod is a bandana which can be used if the handles of either pot gets to hot for a bare hand to touch. A few months later I added two canteen pouches one on each side of the Condor H20 pouch. One pouch has a Nalgene canteen in it and the other pouch has a couple dehydrated meals. Thanks to using a wood fire the Stanley has a nice blacken bottom and sides which I think helps it to heat up quicker.
Out of the three stoves you demonstrated only the Solo Stove can be used on a wood picnic table and the base of it will not burn a circle on the table. Also I have put some alcohol ( 1/2 oz ) in the Solo Stoves ( Lite ) ash pan , lite it and used it as a alcohol stove.
Chuck Littleton That's awesome, you have some great kit and some great ideas there,👍
Very good. Thank you very much
Thank you for watching!
I love my solo as well. It’s my power house. Have a lixada style stove that works well. Just got the nano and curious to see how it compares but I have a strong feeling that my solo will remain the favorite for camping and maybe the Nano for hiking
Thanks for watching my friend! I think you have it right and well thought out. The Nano is my go to stove for hiking. The Solo although slightly more efficient is a bit bulky.
Let me know how the Nano works out for you. Wade
Ref: The Firebox slow boil. Perhaps with that style lid it allowed more heat to escape. The other two lids were more closed and helped to raise temperatures faster.
That could very well be. This little demo was not a very fair or scientific comparison, just a demonstration of 3 stoves in use. The Solo just happened to boil faster on this day. Having said that I exclusively use Firebox stoves. I just find them more versatile and user friendly. Thanks for watching my friend!👍🍻
Wade nice comparison thanks.
Thanks Tom it was fun trying to keep all 3 going at once haha! Thanks for watching👍
You overloaded the hell out of the toaks. Have to load the bottom chamber full to the bottom of the holes so it can get a good up draft going which concentrates the heat. You basically boiled water on a choked fire
Use the Swedish Torch method on the Firebox Nano and you get get a good burn for a solid 45+ minutes without touching it. I've used this method on the large and nano Firebox and it works great.
Thanks for watching and for the feedback my friend. I use the swedish torch method often, it works very well but the days I just want a quick boil I just feed the twigs🔥 Take care.
I know the Solo is pretty expensive for what it is, but I like that it holds all the ash/embers which is great for safety so I'll eventually get one for that reason.
Plus I've heard that they are pretty efficient.
That is true. The bottom stays cool so you can literally pick it up while it’s burning. All designs have their good points. Enjoy the Solo Stove🔥👍
I would love to see your dehydration process and recipes. I would also like to see you compare the solo stove Vs. a sure fire scout or equivalent. You use to have some surefire equivalents in your inventory (cira. 2016)
Here is Part 1 of a dehydration vid I did. th-cam.com/video/PpN-y4m_FTs/w-d-xo.html
I'm not familiar with the Surefire Stove actually. Thanks for watching!
@@Woodswalker1965 Thank you!
No problem!
Great review brother!
Thanks bud much appreciated👊
Nice comparison. I have not used my gasifier all that much but it does work well. I think I just prefer to make a fire I guess.
Kent LeClair Me too actually. I just like things that nest I guess. Lol
Good field test. Solo stove wins in terms of versatility, especially in fire risk / fire ban areas as cool base & no burning wood or hot ash escapes like FBNano.
That's correct, the fact that Solo is a sealed unit is not to be overlooked. I now use a X Case with my Nano that prevents ashes from falling out. Check it out if you have time. Thanks for watching my friend. th-cam.com/video/YF1FEiyd-Vc/w-d-xo.html
I don't know if i have found the holy grail of stoves yet either lol !, At some point i am considering the bushcraft essentials LF, a little smaller and lighter than the firebox but with the same advantages of the ease of assembly. Thanks for your thoughts and sharing !!
Kijika Life You're welcome Wayne. Thanks for the comment and I look forward to future content from you.🍻
thanks for the comparison, i will check out your channel
Thanks Mike!
Great video!
Thank you very much!
Going to make a large oven out of a brand new $25 3 pot stainless steamer set . Won’t have the gasification ports however plenty of holes for airflow. Thanks for the comparison
That sounds like a great project!! Thanks for watching my friend 👍
Great video! Working on building a DIY version of the solo stove using some paint and soup cans. Depending on how that works out I might decide to just buy the real thing though. I wonder if the Firebox Nano didn't compete as well since it is a more open system causing for more heat loss, unlike the Solo and Toaks? Just a thought, all look like neat stoves though
Hey buddy, you're right they are all great stove in their own right. In this small test the Nano was last to boil but I definitely carry it the most of the three.
Thanks for watching and have fun with your DIY project!
Brilliant video could watch these all day, but then I'd never get outside......
Lol, please get outside!😀
I own the Nano which is able to use the the alcohol stove with it. It performs well.
Very nice stove indeed, I use mine with the Trangia as well. I exclusively use Firebox stoves now. Thanks for watching!
Thanx Wade for a great video. Out of the 3 I like the solo best. Also, lunch looks great. I wouldn't mind videos on food dehydration. A lot better than process foods.
Bernie Wojewski Thanks Bernie! Nothing like a bit of home cooking on the trail. I'll be sure to get started on that, backpacking season approaches! You're right the good ol Solo Stove was a winner. Wade
Hi Bernie. Check out 'Patrick Dickinson' on TH-cam. Wild camping in the UK and, guess what, food dehydration. Good luck and best wishes.
Yes that lunch looks great.
Thank you! I appreciate your support! 👍
I’d love to see homemade dehydrated foods. The beef one you mentioned sounds good.
I will definitely do the beef version its one of my favorites!Thanls for watching and commenting i appreciate it. Wade
Nice one thanks
Thank you my friend!
I only have the Nano of these 3 stoves & I also have the Pathfinder Canteen Stove Kit. It works pretty decently for what it is & gets the job done, but I'm betting your Solo Stove would beat it out too. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. I have that Pathfinder setup, it works very well !👍
I realize I'm a year late to the party, I love the side by side comparisons. The Firebox Nano is king IMO, especially in titanium. Especially since you can use wood, Trangia alcohol stove, Trangia type gas burner, solid fuel tabs and the damn thing can fit in your pocket. So versatile.
I have to agree, in fact the only 2 stoves I own now is the Nano and the 5 inch Firebox Gen 2. The Nano is always in my pack in the X case. I did a in depth review if you're interested. Thanks for watching👍
Swedish fire torch in the nano would prob jump the burn times as well
Ya it's a good technique in the Nano. I did a review of the Nano and used the Swedish Torch I believe. Thanks for the input.th-cam.com/video/YF1FEiyd-Vc/w-d-xo.html
Super impressed you didn't knock over and of them. Solo looks the best. I wouldn't use the middle one as it looks super sketchy.
Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun keeping three twig stoves going at onceI Take care!
thank youu super nice video 😌😌✨
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate you watching!
Straight & good video by someone who actually has used his stoves multiple times in real life BEFORE posting a review - rare on YT. Well done - keep up the good work! ATB, Gereon
Thank you my friend, I try to do a real world review and I'm glad it was useful. Cheers!
Still like my Toaks small version, because that's the one I bought and use, dammit)). It's not as low to the ground or as wide as the Solo, but it is lighter weight. If you fill it correctly at the start and don't pack above the lower half (furnace), the upper half (chimney) works as it should. I also like that it has a feeder slot in the chimney for wood so you don't have to take off the pot like you do with the Solo.
The Toaks is a great little stove. The combo with the Toaks 750 pot is a lightweight and effective option. I used it on my last canoe trip and fell in love with it again.🔥 Thanks for watching!👍
I bought the newer version of toaks which has a larger feeder opening. I like to collapse it down at the end of cooking and put a lid on to keep some coal for next meal. The only downside is the stability. Sometimes I jam some rocks against it to make sure it's stable.
Thanks for the info! Stability seems to be an issue with the Goals stoves but other than that they are pretty decent stoves👍
Solo stove is the most practical and sturdy one
It certainly is a great little stove! Thanks for watching!
I'd go with the solo. I prefer stability to possibly picking up my food off of the ground. Oh, and yes to some dehydration videos.
Yes the Solo is a winner! I did do a few dehydrator vids but I'm trying to get out some more. Thanks for your support my friend!
Will these also work with pellets you can keep on hand for emergencies like very wet weather or no available wood.?
anna christine Yes wood pellets will work in these stoves.Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
Hi! Good prezentation! Thanks!
Pawel Dudzinski You're welcome, I appreciate the kind words my friend!
You overloaded the Gasification stoves to far above the gas holes to even perform as designed. It becomes just a tin can hobo stove. Im sorry to inform you of this error in fuel loading and burning. Correctly loaded with small peices of wood well packed will burn and heat your food or water for up to 40 minutes without babysitting it. Hope this helps you.
Thanks for your input I appreciate it!👍
How did you make the Chipotle Chicken and Rice dehydrated meal, Sir ?
Would love the recipe, and process.
Thank you in advance.
Keep up the great work !!!
Thanks for watching! I did a 2 part dehydrating video explaining the basic process. Here is part 1!👍
th-cam.com/video/PpN-y4m_FTs/w-d-xo.html
Great video! What did you do to the Toaks mug that makes the soot so shiny? Looks like it doesn't come off onto your hands either.
Thank you! If you allow the soot to build up it will get hard and shiny. Burning clean wood helps out as well. Sooty woods like pine or wet wood will cause a buildup that will rub off your pot and get your pack dirty.
I'd like to see your recipe and technique for dehydrated meals, especially that chipotle chicken with rice.
Thanks my friend, well here's a good place to start then!
th-cam.com/video/PpN-y4m_FTs/w-d-xo.html
That Toaks 750 is sexy as heck...long and lean, and like my wife when i first saw her - i can't keep my eyes offs off her. ;)
Practically speaking though...the top-heaviness worries me. The other two are build wide and strong, stable. I like how the Firebox folds up then the pot will slide over the bottle. I think i've seen other similar concepts and i have OliCamp pots that do that...so all i need is the Firebox!
I like them all!
Great job, enjoyed every second!
2Tiedup Hey Stan! Yup you need it ! The titanium version of the Firebox Nano is 2 oz lighter I'm sure you will want that one! Thanks for watching my friend👊
I'm going to order it...it's coming home to daddy. I'm looking at their website, so much stuff. This is usable as a windscreen for alcohol stoves and other stoves too!
2Tiedup Ya I should have mentioned that a Fancy Feast stove fits perfectly inside and works awesome! Have fun feeding the little beast lol!
Nice video. Well presented.
My experience is that as long as you have dry wood a gasifier will beat a regular (I have the full size Firebox) but if your wood is a bit damp you will never get good gas burn but will be able to cook on the Box. What has been your experience with that?
Also:Firebox are dangerous. Once you shell out for one, you want the whole range! ;-)
monkeyplayer72 Haha I know the old credit card can take a beating! Wet wood in a gassifier stove is a no go that's for sure. I'm fairly new to the Firebox style of stove but the open design could lend itself better to wet wood, I can see that.
Thanks for the comment my friend I will have to test that out!
Take care Wade
Please do a video on your Chipotle Chicken and Rice recipe, and dehydration process, PLEASE !!!!!
th-cam.com/video/PpN-y4m_FTs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching my friend. Heres a link to Pt1 of a 2 part dehydrating video I did. Take care👍