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The Home Dad
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Videos to help you decide what product is right for you. Honest reviews, and I'll tell you exactly what I think. No fluff, straight to the point. I enjoy working on our outdoor living area, and many of the products I review focus on that. Thank you for your viewership.
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Woodstock, GA 30188
If you would like to contact me or send a product for review, information is below. We do not accept payment for reviews. Also, keep in mind that a video may be made on your product but is not guaranteed, and the review will be honest, whether thats good or bad. Thank you.
If you have any further questions feel free to ask!
Email - thehomedadcontact@gmail.com
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PO Box 2531
Woodstock, GA 30188
Tabletop Fire Pit Camping Stoves: Are They Good for Cooking or Not?
Testing the Solo Stove Mesa XL and Ozark Trail tabletop smokeless fire pits/camping stoves to see how well they work for cooking. Do they work well? We will find out.
Channel
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Links Of Items Used In Video
Mesa XL Cook Top - amzn.to/3WrVlKz
Mesa Regular Cook Top - amzn.to/3xTYARQ
Solo Stove Mesa XL - amzn.to/3IHWaaB
Walmart Ozark Trail Stove - bit.ly/3VQNYMB
Wood Pellets - amzn.to/3IJrTYS
Fire Starter Plugs - amzn.to/3x2PCkj
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Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, where we will earn a small commission if you do make a purchase through the link it helps support the channel and thank you. It incurs no additional cost to you.
00:00 - Start
01:15 - Cooking
04:47 - Taste Testing
06:35 - My Thoughts and Opinions
Channel
ua-cam.com/channels/YetGZOkIg2V3-HILv8DcgA.html
Links Of Items Used In Video
Mesa XL Cook Top - amzn.to/3WrVlKz
Mesa Regular Cook Top - amzn.to/3xTYARQ
Solo Stove Mesa XL - amzn.to/3IHWaaB
Walmart Ozark Trail Stove - bit.ly/3VQNYMB
Wood Pellets - amzn.to/3IJrTYS
Fire Starter Plugs - amzn.to/3x2PCkj
Video You May Like
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Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, where we will earn a small commission if you do make a purchase through the link it helps support the channel and thank you. It incurs no additional cost to you.
00:00 - Start
01:15 - Cooking
04:47 - Taste Testing
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Shake test, your face = Priceless 😂.. thank you for you review. I was going to buy that wobbly one.
No problem I’m glad it was helpful. The face of disappointment lol.
Did you make that stand? I can't find that anywhere!
No, I got it off Amazon. Here’s the link. amzn.to/3WrVlKz
for $20 bucks I can handle the flame a little less controlled
Completely understand, everybody has their own preferences.
Thanks for this video and you confirmed my thoughts on the cooktop addiion for the solo. I was glad to see it was pretty stable and the popcorn test was the best way. I'm not going to run out and get the cooktop extra but will put it on wish list!
Glad it was helpful! I thought the Jiffy pop would be the best way to showcase it
Thanks for the content. I just ordered the Mesa XL and I had watched the Solo livestream on the XL comparing pellets to wood on replay and they did about a quarter cup of pellets to the wood burning one and I liked the effect! I'm sure I'll have playing around with mine when it arrives. Like others have mentioned below our local box store sells wood chunks and hardwood pellets at a good price so I'll be going for the low effort option except for maybe some sticks that fall in the yard!
Thanks so much for the review! I agree if I were to go purchase I would likely go with East Oak but to be honest I have an work anniversary gift choice and the Solo XL is an option I'm considering and given the accessories the XL has I'm probably going to go with it but will say if I need a second one I will go with the East Oak.
Sounds good. Congratulations on your work anniversary!
Also, you should check out the video where I cook with the Solo Stove Mesa XL and Ozark Trail camping stove: ua-cam.com/video/I9C-WRg2sJE/v-deo.html
I agree with everything you say exept for preformance because the cheap one the pan started out 2 degrees warmer so not a true comparison.
Valid point, but I will say the outside temperature was quite a bit warmer than the starting point on the cool pan. That being said, I believe the starting point being within 2 degrees will not make much difference after the 10-minute mark. It is hard to get the exact same temperature to start, but I tried my best to get it as close as possible.
@@Homedadgriff Good Points and honestly for me being within a degree or two seems like about the same expectation. I personally would go wtih the solo because of sturdiness and not blocking the view of the flame as much as the cheap one!
Sausage looked very good
Oh yes it was very good 👍
Cooking breakfast in a fire is such a vibe tho
Yes, it is. I really enjoyed it.
those eggs were perfect I believe the sausage was perfect too
It was!
@@Homedadgriffi believe so aswell
@m3tric_d_artist thank you!
where did you get that Jiffy Pop I can't find any anywhere❤
Walmart
@@Homedadgriff thank you my dear
@denisemondragon2611 no problem
Kids never lie
😂
Looks good
Thank you!
Nice review. I’m going to try starting with pellets and refueling with wood. Which stove do you like batter, solo or east oak?
My favorite is the East Oak but if you’re looking to do some cooking with your table top fire pit, I would probably recommend the solo stove.
👍🏻🇵🇱
Thank you!
Clumsy
I guess I am a little clumsy
One other thing. It seems the East Oak would use less pellets because of that center 3rd burn stack yet it looked to burn stronger while also burning longer.
It actually holds a little bit more, even with the center column installed a lot more without
Pellets are best for these Tabletop fire pits!
Agreed
@@Homedadgriff Just ordered one tonight and a 20lb bag of pellets!
@scupking that’s awesome. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think.
@@Homedadgriff how do you put it out? Doest seem there is a cover for these. On my Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 I just put the lid on once its down to embers
I just let it burn out completely it can take awhile with pellets
can the east oak fire pit be used without the center piece? Would it enable a larger quantity of pellets or wood and longer burn time?
Yes the center column is optional. It can be removed and make room for more pellets and wood for longer burn time.
Alabama greatest
yes it is Birmingham born roll tide!
Every time I tell people about cooking Conecuh sausage they feel the need to tell me how to pronounce it. Why is this? I really don't care! It is the best sausage though.
I agree it is the best
Conch sausage is the best! I like Jiffy pop too! Enjoyed seeing the kids interacting! They are cuties!
Thank you 🤗
Good little fun video! Enjoyed the structure of the timeline as well
Thank you so much that means a lot. I appreciate it.
I'd recommend not slamming things in front of the microphone. the Audio is jarring and it seems brutish. Just some feedback.
OK, thanks for the feedback
You cant go wrong with conecuh sausage!
No, you can’t. It’s the best.
Simple hack: buy a cheap patio paver stone at Lowes, Home Depot, or your local patio/garden store. A 12x12x1.5 paver should run you $2 and be more than enough protection for any heat-vulnerable surface. Even an expensive and more decorative paver should only run you less than $5.
Good idea
You need a drum. Or a directional microphone.
Will look into it thank you for the feedback
Good video Got to put my camping stove to use. Thanks
Thank you!
Best Channel Out!!!
That is awesome thank you!
If you stand the kindling up it will burn longer than laying it down/across. Great video thank you 😊
Thanks for the tip
Dude, your discussion ….you were sitting at a table! Expanded wire mesh, would be a fine table top to use it on, definitely not on wood or plastic top tho. At least you admitted you goofed up! Ha ha
Yeah, I definitely goofed up. Just didn’t think about it since I’ve tested so many tabletop fire pits on it before lol
Impressive very fast 🎉
Thank you!
Mistakes happen and you learned from them now you know 😅
So true
Reviewing how well fire boils water. I mean, it's fire, kinda hard for it not to boil water.
It from a long form vid of a review of a fire pit and how well it works
I actually appreciate, and respect the fact, that you kept it real.
Thank you!
Yea me too
As he sets it on same table diff spot lol glad he caught himself
Yep lol brain fart
Underrated video you have a good personality for content creation
I appreciate that! Thank you
😂😂😂😂 love it, sucks but hey, it never happened
That’s right lol it never happend
@@Homedadgriff if you have smokers in your house, that center looks like the perfect place for an ashtray.
Pellets burn more efficient and cleaner, but don’t offer any character with the crackle and what not. I use pellet as to not smoke out the neighborhood.
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how big is your ring inside?
27in inner diameter
That's a rather personal question...
@witblitsfilm lol
The no name issue is that it's not able to provide as much air as the others. Drill a few more holes and your good to go.
Did you fill the inside with rocks or just leave that bottom layer of blocks exposed to the fire?
Just the blocks
@@HomedadgriffTy!
Looks good but I'm wondering why you didn't sow grass seed in all of that flat area. It's going to be a nightmare to clean up leaves, etc out of that mulch and especially the pine straw.
I like the mulch look it has not been to bad with the leaves
I see you can buy stands similar to the solo stove, but they are around $40... At that point you might as well just buy the solo.
very true
Literally surrounded by wood..."I bought some wood off Amazon" LOL
Yep
He literally explained why and he doesn’t even have to do that? 😂
This video made me realise that no one really needs a table top fire pit. If it's that cold, maybe it's the wrong time of year to be sitting outside, or maybe you're wearing the wrong clothes. These fire pits are intended to keep their manufacturer warm, sort of like most fishing gear is designed to catch anglers.
Good deal I’m glad I helped you with something
Kingsford charcoal chimney starter for 14.99 is by far the cheapest and best heat output. You turn it upside-down with the holes being at the top, it controls the fire and heats the stainless steel far better without soot or at least not a ton. Cheapest and it fits the Mesa Solo XL perfectly.
Thanks for sharing
I usually start these from the top with tightly packed wood.
Thanks for the info
9:32 I like your kido’s corner table! So cute! I’m sure they’ll enjoy eating and playing there
Oh yes, they love that table. It’s a little hub for crafts and everything.
i wanna try meeting in the middle with some woodchips