My wife and I have been using a Yukon solo stove for over a year now. What are the best purchases ever. It works as advertised and some of the accessories are great for us. For example, toward the end of the night when the embers are still hot, putting on the lid and putting it under the deck is handy. The quality is excellent. Earlier this year we purchased the optional heat deflector and that was a game changer for really cold nights.
Interesting video. I purchased the Bonfire Solo Stove and after using it twice, I love it. Yesterday it burned 10 pieces of wood in about two- & one-half hours. I am very happy with it.
I wanted a very portable firepit that doubles as a bbq. I went with the Biolite Firepit+. I purchased the official grill lid, poker/stoker tool and carrying case. Since I only use it on cement/pavement I didn’t by the heatproof mat but I am considering picking up the cast iron griddle. I’ve easily spent $500 on the whole setup so far, and counting, so this is a pretty expensive option but for my hybrid needs, it’s perfect so far. Thanks for the comparison video. It definitely helped to cement that I made the right choice for my use case! 🎉🎉
So one thing that isn't mentioned here is the amount of heat these give off. I have the solo stove and like it when I don't need much heat and am mainly looking for ambience. It does make a stunningly pretty fire. But if it is really cold out, I go back to my cheap, basic firepit because it radiates heat laterally so much better than the solo stove. The solo stove basically shoots all the heat straight up. If you are planning to use the solo stove in cold weather budget in the heat deflector as part of the price. It also rips through wood faster than a regular firepit will. Everything has trade-offs.
Great video! I believe the Breeo is most diversely functional because it has the best cooking abilities, options, and efficiency constructed in higher quality materials. X30 for me!
You always have the best & most interesting items to review! Every time I'm interested in something and type it into youtube, you come up with an already amazing review on it lol. Thank You!
I bought two bonfires for Christmas gifts in 2022 and a Yukon for myself. Really love them all. Didn’t know there was so many available till I seen this video. We have cooked on the bonfire 2.0 after letting it burn a few hours and getting a big bed of coals and just put a piece of inkanel corrugated metal over the top and using a cast iron fry pan to keep from getting grease inside the bonfire. It worked very effectively. Remained smokeless while cooking because we had a very large amount of coals. It does take a while to build up coals that big so you have to plan ahead and start the fire pit early if you plan on cooking with it. But it can be done. We plan on purchasing the cooking hub and accessories in the near future. Just thought viewers might want to know what can be done with these great fire pits.
I have a chimnea on my deck which I absolutely think is great for just two people. Part of enjoying a fire for me is watching the wood burn and break down. Out of all these choices if I wanted a bonfire type for years I have liked the Breo especially because of the cook system And now the added leg adjustments definitely boost it over the solo stove. I actually own a BioLite that I have used camping and takento friends house for portable fire. It is cool to operate from your phone, easy to cook on but most of all gives the appearance of a real fire because you are actually able to see the wood burning. All the other units are just flames licking out at the top.
I had a Solo Stove Bonfire for several years in Oregon. We moved over a year ago and had to leave it behind due to space constraints. I just ordered a Solo Stove Yukon 2.0. I’m looking to buy several of the accessories including the heat deflector and the griddle. I was able to get the pellet adapter for free. Looking forward to sitting outside during the cool fall evenings.
I have the Breeo X24 for 3 years. I’ve enjoyed dozens of fires. Easy to light, fire burns hot and it’s literally 95-98% NO SMOKE. But the key is use DRY hardwood and get it HOT. FYI: I only use it for fires, no cooking, so I can’t speak on that. Yes, it’s heavy, but I don’t move it. And simple to clean. But I could not be happier with it and I love that it’s made in PA, USA.
I bought a Solo Stove Yukon in the spring last year, only for them to release the 2.0 line a few months later in the fall, which brings the removable bottom gate. I'm going to buy the heat deflector before the next winter season though to get more heat dispersal, but I agree - beautiful fires (especially on slow mo!), incredible smoke reduction, and extremely efficient. We use it every weekend, except in the summer. I looked at the competitors before making my purchase, but had this video been available then, it would have saved me a lot of time! 🤣
I'm just a visitor to this channel, here for this particular video - but wow, what a well put-together and satisfying video. This was excellently made. Subbed for the quality!
Nice vid. I've owned the Tiki for about a year and half. Love it. After experimenting with fuel for that time, I've discovered that starting with a fire log, ones made for fireplaces, and wood pellets, ones made for indoor pellet stoves, gives me the perfect, almost smokeless fire. Best part is that that the pellets are extremely cheap, about $8 for a 40 pound bag, compared to Tiki ones.
A note on external temperature using an IR thermometer is that reflective surfaces do not provide accurate readings like the polished stainless on some of the pits.
We picked the Breeo X24 with integrated sear plate for our backyard. It's similar to the Y series, but with a heavier build that's meant to keep the fire pit stationary. We use the sear plate as well as the outpost grill regularly when cooking outdoors. With the outpost grill, I can grill on the open fire or bring out cast-iron pans and griddles and still be able to use leftover space on the grill AND use the sear plate. Clean-up with this fire pit requires a small fireplace shovel or shop-vac since it's too heavy to dump out...but the size, weight, and overall build quality are our secondary reasons for this purchase over other fire pits. The X24 is built to take a beating and outlast the competition.
I am looking at the Breeo X series. Even though it would remain in our backyard, it would be nice to transport it to our driveway for Halloween. Is that something you would recommend, or not transport it at all? Thank you.
I have the bonfire 2.0 and i absolutely love it, it's fine with pellets although some fall through the grate, but if there are enough coals it wont matter. I haven't used it in freezing temps yet but based on the fires ive had so far i think it would easily be hot enough, especially if you are standing around it. Unless you have money to spare, just get the bonfire, it's great.
I’ve had a Biolite since they first came out, and carry it camping. Its great when you don’t have a site with a burn pit. IMHO it’s in a whole different class than the others. Not necessarily better. Just different.
Nice video, well done! We just purchased the Solo Bonfire 2.0 bundle (on sale!). We just experienced the Solo visiting friends at their cottage, really impressive and perfect for an urban backyard. Can't wait to try it. No more smoking out ourselves or the neighbours!
Great video! I see where you said it was hard to measure the heat coming from the sides. You could hang a metal plate or a large ceramic tile a given distance from the edge of each unit with the bottom being at the top of each pit. Then measure how hot each one got. Solo makes it clear that for heat from the sides you need the heat deflector. I just bought the upper ring and the slotted griddle for my Solo Bonfire, I hope it can deflect some heat while also allowing me to cook on it when I want.
I caught a Black Friday deal on the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, which came with a free Mesa for $225. I nabbed the pellet adapter as soon as it was released. I love it, especially since pellets are $6.58 for 40 pounds at Lowe's and Home Depot.
I have the Tiki. I live in a cold environment. All of these stoves seem to be made for the masses who live in warm environments, have a small patio or apartment. They give off very little heat. They are made for looks, primarily. Thanks for the video! I think I will purchase the biolite for its cooking feature , portability to the beach plus battery.
I haven't gotten hands on with the X24, but I'm right there with you on the rustic patina look. I've been eyeing the Arteflame cooking appliances for a few years now, and they have models that do the same thing. I think a rustic patina on a patio that has wood accents is it for me.
I’ve owned my x24 for 2 years. It looks better as time goes on and it’s held up extremely well. I use it all year long and cook on it. It really shines in the fall/winter as it really kicks off a lot of heat (way more than a solo stove). One accessory I recommend getting with it is the lid to keep the water out…make the investment won’t be disappointed
@@roderickl9539 it’s really not that bad, takes me about 2 mins with a small shovel and ash bucket, if you really want to clean it out (which I do about once every 2-3 months of biweekly use) you can use a shop vac.
I purchased the Yukon Solo Stove a few months back and my wife and I couldn't be happier. Puts off great heat and is easy to clean up with the removable ash trap. We live in sierra foothills so wood accessibility is not an issue. We have purchased every accessory the Yukon has to offer except for the heat deflector and food cooking stand. We can comfortably fit 6-8 friends around the fire. The only downside to Solo Stove and it seems like this is the norm in this industry is the price point of the fire pits and accessories. So far, it's held up very nicely and we don't see it being a future problem. We're proud to have to chosen to be part of the Solo Stove family.
I have been wanting one and my husband mentioned he has Cabela points so we could get the Biolite or something else from there for free. Thank you for the reviews :D
I recently purchased the ceramic coated solo bonfire 2.0. Purchased the heat deflector, lid, the handle, the cover and the full accessory kit with the roasting sticks and the tools to poke and move logs around. Now to get time to enjoy it all. The new Surround accessory will be the next purchase.
I can’t wait for my Bonfire Surround! That thing helped sell the wife on going for these since she also wanted a table where the fire pit goes (as well as protection for the kids).
I have been a fan of the bio lite and am currently waiting for one to be delivered so I haven’t used it yet so I can’t say how well it works, however of all these the biolite is the only one that you can see through to watch the entire fire so that alone is enough to make it my favourite… also looking forward to trying the cooking accessories lol
Did you find that the Solo Stove Canyon put ash in the air? In one of the reviews on Solo Stoves website, someone mentioned they had a Bonfire and then bought the Canyon and it put a lot of ash in the air on multiple occasions throughout the whole duration of the time burned.
Great review of firepits. I'm wondering if there is one that gives off the most heat for fuel used. I'm leaning towards the BioLite. I have their campstove and it is one of the coolest devices for camping I've ever used. Do I use it alot - no - but it is fun to play with.
I would be skeptical of the external temperature measurement with the contactless IR thermometer. The stainless steel will have a much lower emissivity than the flat black Blue Sky unit. It's interesting that the Tiki had similar temperatures, but it does appear to be a somewhat glossy black. Glossy finishes can greatly reduce the IR emissivity. A thermometer on the actual surface of the firepits would likely have measured closer to the temperature read on the Blue Sky unit.
This is exactly what I was thinking! I hope they set the correct emissivity setting before they took the temperature, As it could easily be off by over 100°
@All-IN Offroad Because it's silly to pay 66% more for something that is extremely comparable to another product. 20% more? Maybe, but the price jump on this is nonsense. Its like people saying to buy american cars. If we start making better cars here (and maybe actually start using american parts again) then maybe I will care to buy american. I'm not going to pay exorbitant costs for an american vehicle that will struggle to make it to 200k miles when a foreign car can hit 300k with minor repairs. I prefer to buy american, but if american companies don't want to play ball with price and/or quality, they don't win. You have to be competitive.
@@ScareyBusey Are you America if so do you not want good pay or benefits that all cost money ! Americans always want to pay and benefits but don’t ever want to buy products made in America reflecting that pay and benefits
@All-IN Offroad I am American, but what you are missing is that the vast majority of medium to large sized production companies in the US INCREASE their profit margins rather than decreasing cost and then hide behind the whole "Buy American" mindset. These aren't companies that are hurting, they just care more about increasing profit margin than providing a competitive price on quality products. I'm not going to reward bad prioritization.
Which is best for sitting around for look and heat for 8-10 people? I say sitting, standing you'll feel the heat on probably all of them, but sitting could be different lower could be different.
Here’s two videos where we tested both size - ua-cam.com/video/F2MpTAg6MXQ/v-deo.html and heat while seated ua-cam.com/video/ZgDzI9VN7go/v-deo.html I think they’ll help answer your questions!
Seems like fun. With the price being the same as 7-8 Solo Stove Bonfire units, might be a bit of a stretch for some on the budget front, but you never know.
Glad to hear it’s working for you Derrell. As far as accessories go, we didn’t have any access to Tiki accessories, so we can’t really speak to those first hand.
We use a little circular cookie cutter to cut a hole in the bread to put the egg in. Melissa usually puts cinnamon sugar on the cut outs and puts them on the griddle too for the kids. They love it.
Is there any possibility for a spark protection on these fire pits? I find nothing for the Bonfire 2.0. Or do you have any suggestion of a good one with spark protector. Thank you
It's the spark sheild found here www.solostove.com/en-us/p/bonfire-shield. You can use mynlink and save on a new order from Solo 200+ I love Solo Stove! Shop through my link to get a reward rwrd.io/nkumjai?s
I went with the Y series Breeo based on it's portability and American made. The tri-fuel option is great and in my locale you can get heating pellets for as low as $4.99 for a 40 lb sack. This makes it a wonderful option when camping when your fuel choices are limited and is cheaper than purchasing firewood at the campground. The Breeo is also great for heat distribution and has none of the shortcomings of the Solo units on heat distribution. Not shown in the video is the optional carrier for the Y series that is great for protecting the Y during transit and keeps other items from falling into the Y or scratching it up. Note that Solo units will start to tarnish over time from the burning. The stainless steel of the Breeo Y is a higher grade than used in the Solo and the fire has no effect on it. You can even use Barkeepers Friend cleaner to remove any stains off the top ring of the Breeo. Solo units have the best looking burns due to all of the air flow through the unit. The Breeo is respectable however. Both Solo's and Breeo's are voracious burning pits and you will burn a lot of wood per setting.
Bio lite could me modified to used the pellet, I built a basket that can fit the biolite for pellet. I can get 40lbs bag for $7.00 and with size of Biolite 7 lbs bag would go for long.
We just did Halloween in the neighborhood and there must have been 5 SOLOs on the block. The Brio looks interesting because if its cooking aspects. I would probably pass on the stove with the peeling paint.
We had ours out last year, but this year we had rain here in Indianapolis, so everyone stuck to their front porch and left their fire pits out back. They're so much fun for Halloween though, and I missed having it this year. The peeling paint is unfortunate on the Blue Sky, but I suppose if you're just going to put it in the back yard and never move it, it's going to get the job done.
Really appreciate your reviews! I have a solo stove and it doesn’t do much for us for warmth. Is there one you’d recommend for just keeping warm? Thank you!
They sell a deflector shield for the solo stove which dissipates the heat to the sides and towards you. Check it out, it’s great for spreading the warmth outwards rather than upwards!
Biolite warms you when sitting, unlike all the others. You must be careful with the Biolite as I warped the top of mine. The metal is thin. My battery USB port is damaged and I am waiting to hear from Biolite. I am out of warranty, so we will see. I am reluctant to purchase one of the other units in this video as they do not heat sitting people as well as the Biolite. No perfect unit.
I’d like to know which fire pit disperses the most outward ambient heat when gathered around a fire? I’ve always heard the solo stove sends heat straight up instead of outward, which is why I’ve steered clear of it.
We tried to measure that in a tangible way for this video, but there wasn't really a good way to show it. We tried to show it with our infrared camera, but it didn't show enough difference to merit inclusion in the video. The smokeless fire pit model is designed to send heat up and use external stainless double walls to inject air to make it smokeless, so there's no way for heat to radiate horizontally in most cases. Generally speaking, the shorter the smokeless fire pit, the more radiant heat you'll feel since the cone effect of heat will hit more of you. I hope to be able to test this more thoroughly in a future video, but the method is still in testing.
i would also like to know that, i have been looking at a couple of fire pits for my back yard but i live in cold country, so sidewards heat is much appreciated, even if a top shield needs to be used. being smokeless is also important to me due to having neighbours above even though my back yard isnt so small.
@@TheBarbecueLab We’ve found that our Breeo X24 puts out a substantial amount of ambient heat when used on their base. I suspect the base plate reflects a fair amount of radiant heat back up to the outside that would have otherwise been directed downward to cook the ground. Would be very interested to see you test that if you ever get an x24!
I have a solo bonfire and without the heat deflector it does not send much heat horizontally; its only good for, say, low to mid 60's with little wind and you have to sit close. The heat deflector, although an extra cost, throws head sideways nicely
I stand around a fire to stay warm. I've heard these smokeless fire pits don't put out to much radiant heat except directly over the fire. Which one will keep the people around the fire the warmest?
We're working on a way to show that and record that in a future video, but it's difficult to quantify in a meaningful way on UA-cam. The gist is that smokeless fire pits can't put out as much radiant heat as traditional fire pits because the double walls reflect that heat inwards instead of outwards. The Biolite having a slotted exterior wall probably gives the most radiant heat, but it's also the smallest, so that plays a factor as well.
I live in a cold weather state, my biggest concern is radiant heat, I hear things like the solo has no heat on your legs. Do any of these provide heat like a normal for pit would?
1- For cooking, having fat drippings in any of the stoves seem like a bad idea. 2- High external temperatures could be a good thing for heating space or people. 3- Using electrical components in a biomass fired appliance is a no go for me because you may need it to function in an off grid or emergency situation.
I just bought the breeo I looked at their website and I love it's being made in America are actually the United States to be technical I looked at the stove you like at the end of your video, but I can't buy anything that's made in China. Sorry about that. I'd rather buy from USA
I'd pick the Breeo because it's made in the USA. I like the Corten Steel. However, cleanup is not ideal. I will not pick the Solo Stove because it's not made in the USA and my brother-in-law got one and we're not impressed. It's basically a wood burning apparatus. Not much heat from knee down to ankles and feet. If I finally pull the trigger, I'll probably pick the Tiki Smokeless Firepit. Cleanup is easy. Looks good. It'll look good in our newly built patio.
My wife and I have been using a Yukon solo stove for over a year now. What are the best purchases ever. It works as advertised and some of the accessories are great for us. For example, toward the end of the night when the embers are still hot, putting on the lid and putting it under the deck is handy.
The quality is excellent. Earlier this year we purchased the optional heat deflector and that was a game changer for really cold nights.
Snoop brought me here. And this vid helped a lot in my research. Thanks. Solo stove for the win.
Interesting video. I purchased the Bonfire Solo Stove and after using it twice, I love it. Yesterday it burned 10 pieces of wood in about two- & one-half hours. I am very happy with it.
I wanted a very portable firepit that doubles as a bbq. I went with the Biolite Firepit+.
I purchased the official grill lid, poker/stoker tool and carrying case. Since I only use it on cement/pavement I didn’t by the heatproof mat but I am considering picking up the cast iron griddle.
I’ve easily spent $500 on the whole setup so far, and counting, so this is a pretty expensive option but for my hybrid needs, it’s perfect so far.
Thanks for the comparison video. It definitely helped to cement that I made the right choice for my use case! 🎉🎉
Biolite is the one I'm leaning towards. How do you like it so far? I have several pieces of lighting gear from Biolite and I've been happy with them.
How is it hold up? Some people reported that the fan being burned out from the heat
My vote goes to the Solo stove for the nicest fire. Good job, thanks.
Your video is exactly what I needed. Thank you for this review!
Smart people are truly amazing for inventing all of these cool things for dummies like myself to use
So one thing that isn't mentioned here is the amount of heat these give off. I have the solo stove and like it when I don't need much heat and am mainly looking for ambience. It does make a stunningly pretty fire. But if it is really cold out, I go back to my cheap, basic firepit because it radiates heat laterally so much better than the solo stove. The solo stove basically shoots all the heat straight up. If you are planning to use the solo stove in cold weather budget in the heat deflector as part of the price. It also rips through wood faster than a regular firepit will. Everything has trade-offs.
You need a heat deflector for it. It seriously puts out a ton of heat, more than an open fire
Is it a good stove for heat if purchased with the heat deflector? I'm looking for an alternative for camping. Heat and no smoke smell are my criteria.
Great video! I believe the Breeo is most diversely functional because it has the best cooking abilities, options, and efficiency constructed in higher quality materials. X30 for me!
You always have the best & most interesting items to review! Every time I'm interested in something and type it into youtube, you come up with an already amazing review on it lol. Thank You!
I bought two bonfires for Christmas gifts in 2022 and a Yukon for myself. Really love them all. Didn’t know there was so many available till I seen this video. We have cooked on the bonfire 2.0 after letting it burn a few hours and getting a big bed of coals and just put a piece of inkanel corrugated metal over the top and using a cast iron fry pan to keep from getting grease inside the bonfire. It worked very effectively. Remained smokeless while cooking because we had a very large amount of coals. It does take a while to build up coals that big so you have to plan ahead and start the fire pit early if you plan on cooking with it. But it can be done. We plan on purchasing the cooking hub and accessories in the near future. Just thought viewers might want to know what can be done with these great fire pits.
I have a chimnea on my deck which I absolutely think is great for just two people. Part of enjoying a fire for me is watching the wood burn and break down. Out of all these choices if I wanted a bonfire type for years I have liked the Breo especially because of the cook system And now the added leg adjustments definitely boost it over the solo stove. I actually own a BioLite that I have used camping and takento friends house for portable fire. It is cool to operate from your phone, easy to cook on but most of all gives the appearance of a real fire because you are actually able to see the wood burning. All the other units are just flames licking out at the top.
I had a Solo Stove Bonfire for several years in Oregon. We moved over a year ago and had to leave it behind due to space constraints. I just ordered a Solo Stove Yukon 2.0. I’m looking to buy several of the accessories including the heat deflector and the griddle. I was able to get the pellet adapter for free. Looking forward to sitting outside during the cool fall evenings.
Just ordered the Solo. Great info and breakdown!
I have the Breeo X24 for 3 years. I’ve enjoyed dozens of fires. Easy to light, fire burns hot and it’s literally 95-98% NO SMOKE. But the key is use DRY hardwood and get it HOT. FYI: I only use it for fires, no cooking, so I can’t speak on that. Yes, it’s heavy, but I don’t move it. And simple to clean. But I could not be happier with it and I love that it’s made in PA, USA.
I bought a Solo Stove Yukon in the spring last year, only for them to release the 2.0 line a few months later in the fall, which brings the removable bottom gate. I'm going to buy the heat deflector before the next winter season though to get more heat dispersal, but I agree - beautiful fires (especially on slow mo!), incredible smoke reduction, and extremely efficient. We use it every weekend, except in the summer. I looked at the competitors before making my purchase, but had this video been available then, it would have saved me a lot of time! 🤣
I'm just a visitor to this channel, here for this particular video - but wow, what a well put-together and satisfying video. This was excellently made. Subbed for the quality!
Nice vid. I've owned the Tiki for about a year and half. Love it. After experimenting with fuel for that time, I've discovered that starting with a fire log, ones made for fireplaces, and wood pellets, ones made for indoor pellet stoves, gives me the perfect, almost smokeless fire. Best part is that that the pellets are extremely cheap, about $8 for a 40 pound bag, compared to Tiki ones.
where are you finding 40lb bags of indoor wood stove pellets for 8$?
@@daethe Lowes house brand. Think they're called Greene Team. Actually cost $8.98 plus tax in South Jersey
@chrisd4251 yeah I managed to find them, awesome thanks
Thank you. Was gifted a Tiki, and looking for the cheat codes 😂
Tractor supply co. 4.99$ / 40lb. Bag. Michigan
I’ve got to say I really like the looks of the Tiki pit.
Have you cooked on it?
Interesting on the tiki, because ive noticed mine is cool to the touch during a fire. The exterior metal is separate from the inner barrel.
I have the Solo Stove Yukon 1.0 and love it. I’d sure love the 2.0 but can’t justify upgrading for the price right now.
A note on external temperature using an IR thermometer is that reflective surfaces do not provide accurate readings like the polished stainless on some of the pits.
We picked the Breeo X24 with integrated sear plate for our backyard. It's similar to the Y series, but with a heavier build that's meant to keep the fire pit stationary. We use the sear plate as well as the outpost grill regularly when cooking outdoors. With the outpost grill, I can grill on the open fire or bring out cast-iron pans and griddles and still be able to use leftover space on the grill AND use the sear plate. Clean-up with this fire pit requires a small fireplace shovel or shop-vac since it's too heavy to dump out...but the size, weight, and overall build quality are our secondary reasons for this purchase over other fire pits. The X24 is built to take a beating and outlast the competition.
I love the ad they have out where they dump a loader full of wood on the fire pit and it doesn’t buckle.
I am looking at the Breeo X series. Even though it would remain in our backyard, it would be nice to transport it to our driveway for Halloween. Is that something you would recommend, or not transport it at all? Thank you.
@@msopinionated6716I thought about doing the same thing.
I have the bonfire 2.0 and i absolutely love it, it's fine with pellets although some fall through the grate, but if there are enough coals it wont matter. I haven't used it in freezing temps yet but based on the fires ive had so far i think it would easily be hot enough, especially if you are standing around it. Unless you have money to spare, just get the bonfire, it's great.
Just got a brand new Yukon 2.0 yesterday for $150 because it has a small dent in it! Can't wait to try it out!
Which one gives off the most heat? Most of us will also be using these to stay warm. Nice review!
I’ve had a Biolite since they first came out, and carry it camping. Its great when you don’t have a site with a burn pit. IMHO it’s in a whole different class than the others. Not necessarily better. Just different.
I am all in on team solo stove. And they just released a wood pellet adaptor.
I have had the tiki a few years now n it’s amazing looks brand new
That's good to hear. I like that it's still looking new, so thanks for adding to the review!
Nice video, well done! We just purchased the Solo Bonfire 2.0 bundle (on sale!). We just experienced the Solo visiting friends at their cottage, really impressive and perfect for an urban backyard. Can't wait to try it. No more smoking out ourselves or the neighbours!
Great video! I see where you said it was hard to measure the heat coming from the sides. You could hang a metal plate or a large ceramic tile a given distance from the edge of each unit with the bottom being at the top of each pit. Then measure how hot each one got. Solo makes it clear that for heat from the sides you need the heat deflector. I just bought the upper ring and the slotted griddle for my Solo Bonfire, I hope it can deflect some heat while also allowing me to cook on it when I want.
wow so much info solo stove it is
I’ve been wondering what is the best smokeless pit. This is a perfect review. Thank you.
What was the conclusion?
I caught a Black Friday deal on the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, which came with a free Mesa for $225. I nabbed the pellet adapter as soon as it was released. I love it, especially since pellets are $6.58 for 40 pounds at Lowe's and Home Depot.
Good for you. We’re all very proud.
Breeo X24 is hands down the way to go.... you can actually fit your firewood in this unit - Made in the USA - matters!
Where's the Snowpeak Floga takibi smokeless firepit? Handmade Japanese craftsmanship with lifetime warranty 🔥🏕️ 🇯🇵
I have the Tiki. I live in a cold environment. All of these stoves seem to be made for the masses who live in warm environments, have a small patio or apartment. They give off very little heat. They are made for looks, primarily. Thanks for the video! I think I will purchase the biolite for its cooking feature , portability to the beach plus battery.
So you recommend the tiki?
@@UA-camuser1aaI recommend the Tiki. Easy to clean and looks great
Thinking about the Breeo X24 as well. I like the rustic patina look it develops.
I haven't gotten hands on with the X24, but I'm right there with you on the rustic patina look. I've been eyeing the Arteflame cooking appliances for a few years now, and they have models that do the same thing. I think a rustic patina on a patio that has wood accents is it for me.
I’ve owned my x24 for 2 years. It looks better as time goes on and it’s held up extremely well. I use it all year long and cook on it. It really shines in the fall/winter as it really kicks off a lot of heat (way more than a solo stove). One accessory I recommend getting with it is the lid to keep the water out…make the investment won’t be disappointed
Like the Corten Steel too but the cleanup vs the Tiki is what's making me lean more towards the Tiki brand smokeless fire pit.
@@roderickl9539 it’s really not that bad, takes me about 2 mins with a small shovel and ash bucket, if you really want to clean it out (which I do about once every 2-3 months of biweekly use) you can use a shop vac.
@@claregina1 Thank you.
I purchased the Yukon Solo Stove a few months back and my wife and I couldn't be happier. Puts off great heat and is easy to clean up with the removable ash trap. We live in sierra foothills so wood accessibility is not an issue. We have purchased every accessory the Yukon has to offer except for the heat deflector and food cooking stand. We can comfortably fit 6-8 friends around the fire. The only downside to Solo Stove and it seems like this is the norm in this industry is the price point of the fire pits and accessories. So far, it's held up very nicely and we don't see it being a future problem. We're proud to have to chosen to be part of the Solo Stove family.
Tiki!! Best fire pit !!
I had seen the Biolite fire pit, and just dismissed it. However after your review, I kinda like it.
Very good video, thanks.
Great review. I have the tiki and have been very pleased. I actually find it very portable, lol.
No pun intended. Brio smokes them all
Excellent video. Does the biolite throw more heat sideways than the solo which sends the heat upwards?
I have been wanting one and my husband mentioned he has Cabela points so we could get the Biolite or something else from there for free. Thank you for the reviews :D
Damn he must spend tens
Of thousands there
I recently purchased the ceramic coated solo bonfire 2.0. Purchased the heat deflector, lid, the handle, the cover and the full accessory kit with the roasting sticks and the tools to poke and move logs around. Now to get time to enjoy it all.
The new Surround accessory will be the next purchase.
I’m fascinated with the new surround, but haven’t been hands on with it yet. Sounds like you have the ultimate backyard kit assembled there. Enjoy!
I can’t wait for my Bonfire Surround! That thing helped sell the wife on going for these since she also wanted a table where the fire pit goes (as well as protection for the kids).
radiant
I have been a fan of the bio lite and am currently waiting for one to be delivered so I haven’t used it yet so I can’t say how well it works, however of all these the biolite is the only one that you can see through to watch the entire fire so that alone is enough to make it my favourite… also looking forward to trying the cooking accessories lol
Did you find that the Solo Stove Canyon put ash in the air? In one of the reviews on Solo Stoves website, someone mentioned they had a Bonfire and then bought the Canyon and it put a lot of ash in the air on multiple occasions throughout the whole duration of the time burned.
thanks for this comparison. Exactly what i was looking for 🙂
Which one is best for heat and camping? Thank you. I am shopping for one.
Great review of firepits. I'm wondering if there is one that gives off the most heat for fuel used. I'm leaning towards the BioLite. I have their campstove and it is one of the coolest devices for camping I've ever used. Do I use it alot - no - but it is fun to play with.
I would be skeptical of the external temperature measurement with the contactless IR thermometer. The stainless steel will have a much lower emissivity than the flat black Blue Sky unit. It's interesting that the Tiki had similar temperatures, but it does appear to be a somewhat glossy black. Glossy finishes can greatly reduce the IR emissivity. A thermometer on the actual surface of the firepits would likely have measured closer to the temperature read on the Blue Sky unit.
This is exactly what I was thinking! I hope they set the correct emissivity setting before they took the temperature, As it could easily be off by over 100°
As I like to see the embers glowing, instead of only the flames at the top, the BioLite is the one I prefer.
Glowing embers are nice. However, the Solo Stove flame is mesmerizing (during secondary burn).
I purchased the Breeo Y series.
Great accessories.
Made in USA.
Heavy gauge Steel
Made to last.
Burns great.
Still have to try wood pellets.
Breeo stoves are the best and made in America 🇺🇸
America should lower it's prices a little bit, lol
@@ScareyBusey
Why ?
@All-IN Offroad Because it's silly to pay 66% more for something that is extremely comparable to another product. 20% more? Maybe, but the price jump on this is nonsense. Its like people saying to buy american cars. If we start making better cars here (and maybe actually start using american parts again) then maybe I will care to buy american. I'm not going to pay exorbitant costs for an american vehicle that will struggle to make it to 200k miles when a foreign car can hit 300k with minor repairs. I prefer to buy american, but if american companies don't want to play ball with price and/or quality, they don't win. You have to be competitive.
@@ScareyBusey
Are you America if so do you not want good pay or benefits that all cost money ! Americans always want to pay and benefits but don’t ever want to buy products made in America reflecting that pay and benefits
@All-IN Offroad I am American, but what you are missing is that the vast majority of medium to large sized production companies in the US INCREASE their profit margins rather than decreasing cost and then hide behind the whole "Buy American" mindset. These aren't companies that are hurting, they just care more about increasing profit margin than providing a competitive price on quality products. I'm not going to reward bad prioritization.
Which is best for sitting around for look and heat for 8-10 people? I say sitting, standing you'll feel the heat on probably all of them, but sitting could be different lower could be different.
Here’s two videos where we tested both size - ua-cam.com/video/F2MpTAg6MXQ/v-deo.html
and heat while seated
ua-cam.com/video/ZgDzI9VN7go/v-deo.html
I think they’ll help answer your questions!
4:15 mine doesn’t smoke less. Could be the fuel but it’s super smokey.
Anyone have the Fahrenheit one? It is pretty much exact as the solo but i can't find any accessories.
How well does the fire 🔥 pit heat up its surrounding environment.
Video DEFINITELY missed this question
Haven’t done ours yet. Terra Half-Life from The Bio Soil Company. Plus it makes high quality charcoal. Boom
Seems like fun. With the price being the same as 7-8 Solo Stove Bonfire units, might be a bit of a stretch for some on the budget front, but you never know.
Great comparison review! Thanks .
Solo Bonfire, great value
what is the firewood holder brand/model behind you in frame 14:46?
GREAT JOB ON THIS REVIEW, THANK YOU
Thanks you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. All the best!
Sams Club has their version on sale for 149$ normally 199$!
Sir I just liked and subbed thank you
I love my Tiki and I find it easy to clean and I make no mess on my patio. Also it has more accessories that shown on this review.
Glad to hear it’s working for you Derrell. As far as accessories go, we didn’t have any access to Tiki accessories, so we can’t really speak to those first hand.
@@TheBarbecueLab the patio fire pit screen and poker is on the website. I got it and it’s very nice.
How is the Tiki holding up?
I think that Solo wins overall by a landslide
@11:47 the bread with the egg in the middle. Is the egg on top or do you make a hole in the bread for it?
We use a little circular cookie cutter to cut a hole in the bread to put the egg in. Melissa usually puts cinnamon sugar on the cut outs and puts them on the griddle too for the kids. They love it.
@@TheBarbecueLab Then they get French toast circles as well! Thanks for the reply.
Is there any possibility for a spark protection on these fire pits? I find nothing for the Bonfire 2.0. Or do you have any suggestion of a good one with spark protector. Thank you
It's the spark sheild found here www.solostove.com/en-us/p/bonfire-shield.
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I went with the Y series Breeo based on it's portability and American made. The tri-fuel option is great and in my locale you can get heating pellets for as low as $4.99 for a 40 lb sack. This makes it a wonderful option when camping when your fuel choices are limited and is cheaper than purchasing firewood at the campground. The Breeo is also great for heat distribution and has none of the shortcomings of the Solo units on heat distribution. Not shown in the video is the optional carrier for the Y series that is great for protecting the Y during transit and keeps other items from falling into the Y or scratching it up. Note that Solo units will start to tarnish over time from the burning. The stainless steel of the Breeo Y is a higher grade than used in the Solo and the fire has no effect on it. You can even use Barkeepers Friend cleaner to remove any stains off the top ring of the Breeo. Solo units have the best looking burns due to all of the air flow through the unit. The Breeo is respectable however. Both Solo's and Breeo's are voracious burning pits and you will burn a lot of wood per setting.
Bio lite could me modified to used the pellet, I built a basket that can fit the biolite for pellet. I can get 40lbs bag for $7.00 and with size of Biolite 7 lbs bag would go for long.
We just did Halloween in the neighborhood and there must have been 5 SOLOs on the block. The Brio looks interesting because if its cooking aspects. I would probably pass on the stove with the peeling paint.
We had ours out last year, but this year we had rain here in Indianapolis, so everyone stuck to their front porch and left their fire pits out back. They're so much fun for Halloween though, and I missed having it this year. The peeling paint is unfortunate on the Blue Sky, but I suppose if you're just going to put it in the back yard and never move it, it's going to get the job done.
The solo stove is a good balance. The breeo is just in a whole different tax bracket for most
Really appreciate your reviews! I have a solo stove and it doesn’t do much for us for warmth. Is there one you’d recommend for just keeping warm? Thank you!
They sell a deflector shield for the solo stove which dissipates the heat to the sides and towards you. Check it out, it’s great for spreading the warmth outwards rather than upwards!
Check out "Amicus"
Right here on UA-cam
I'm not affiliated just a purchasing customer.
Biolite warms you when sitting, unlike all the others. You must be careful with the Biolite as I warped the top of mine. The metal is thin. My battery USB port is damaged and I am waiting to hear from Biolite. I am out of warranty, so we will see. I am reluctant to purchase one of the other units in this video as they do not heat sitting people as well as the Biolite. No perfect unit.
Breeo wins the day as far as I'm concerned, It's made in USA vs Solo and all others are made in China or elsewhere.
Great video. Thanks
You are welcome!
Awesome review video
I’d like to know which fire pit disperses the most outward ambient heat when gathered around a fire? I’ve always heard the solo stove sends heat straight up instead of outward, which is why I’ve steered clear of it.
We tried to measure that in a tangible way for this video, but there wasn't really a good way to show it. We tried to show it with our infrared camera, but it didn't show enough difference to merit inclusion in the video. The smokeless fire pit model is designed to send heat up and use external stainless double walls to inject air to make it smokeless, so there's no way for heat to radiate horizontally in most cases. Generally speaking, the shorter the smokeless fire pit, the more radiant heat you'll feel since the cone effect of heat will hit more of you. I hope to be able to test this more thoroughly in a future video, but the method is still in testing.
@@TheBarbecueLab makes sense. Wonderful video by the way. Thanks for the effort!
i would also like to know that, i have been looking at a couple of fire pits for my back yard but i live in cold country, so sidewards heat is much appreciated, even if a top shield needs to be used. being smokeless is also important to me due to having neighbours above even though my back yard isnt so small.
@@TheBarbecueLab We’ve found that our Breeo X24 puts out a substantial amount of ambient heat when used on their base. I suspect the base plate reflects a fair amount of radiant heat back up to the outside that would have otherwise been directed downward to cook the ground. Would be very interested to see you test that if you ever get an x24!
I have a solo bonfire and without the heat deflector it does not send much heat horizontally; its only good for, say, low to mid 60's with little wind and you have to sit close. The heat deflector, although an extra cost, throws head sideways nicely
Use season wood and you'll have minimal smoke, save your money. Smoke keeps bugs away
No east oak?
I stand around a fire to stay warm. I've heard these smokeless fire pits don't put out to much radiant heat except directly over the fire. Which one will keep the people around the fire the warmest?
We're working on a way to show that and record that in a future video, but it's difficult to quantify in a meaningful way on UA-cam. The gist is that smokeless fire pits can't put out as much radiant heat as traditional fire pits because the double walls reflect that heat inwards instead of outwards. The Biolite having a slotted exterior wall probably gives the most radiant heat, but it's also the smallest, so that plays a factor as well.
Would love for you guys to review the Firedisc cooker
Or add the Cast Master to the mix, which is virtually costless compared to all the other smokeless units.
These things should be marketed by inside diameter. Its important. I need something that can fit some bigger pieces of wood.
16 minutes I will never get back and you did not say WHICH ONE SMOKES THE LEAST?!
Bree best😂
How did the biolite hold up?
It's still doing fine. We don't use it all the time though, so we're not exactly typical users to base off of.
thanks for the video
I live in a cold weather state, my biggest concern is radiant heat, I hear things like the solo has no heat on your legs. Do any of these provide heat like a normal for pit would?
Tiki will put heat out onto your feet
Very good to hear the pros and cons. Your channel really helps.
I can make a fire colorful like a rainbow. Are you interested?
If it's not toxic
Which has the longest burn time?
That's a great question. Could be tricky to test, but let me see what I can do on future content.
East Oak owns all
1- For cooking, having fat drippings in any of the stoves seem like a bad idea.
2- High external temperatures could be a good thing for heating space or people.
3- Using electrical components in a biomass fired appliance is a no go for me because you may need it to function in an off grid or emergency situation.
Breeo for us… amazing product with lots of accessories and Made in the USA!
Tiki is the best in regards to radiation
Can these be used on a covered porch?
Erm no. Unless you want to start a bigger fire.
Upcycled washing machine drum is by far the best value per money and performance. And it’s recycled
Infrared thermometers are not accurate if you don’t account for emissivity.
I just bought the breeo I looked at their website and I love it's being made in America are actually the United States to be technical I looked at the stove you like at the end of your video, but I can't buy anything that's made in China. Sorry about that. I'd rather buy from USA
That’s why we review it all. If you want to buy USA, then Breeo is the horse you want to ride.
I'd pick the Breeo because it's made in the USA. I like the Corten Steel. However, cleanup is not ideal.
I will not pick the Solo Stove because it's not made in the USA and my brother-in-law got one and we're not impressed. It's basically a wood burning apparatus. Not much heat from knee down to ankles and feet.
If I finally pull the trigger, I'll probably pick the Tiki Smokeless Firepit.
Cleanup is easy. Looks good. It'll look good in our newly built patio.
I like the Tiki for the more rustic aesthetic and ambient heat but it is also made in China.