BioLite Camp Stove vs. Cook Stove Side-by-Side

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  • @smudgey1kenobey
    @smudgey1kenobey 5 років тому +18

    Thanks for explaining the differences between the stoves. I didn't realize the blue one doesn't recharge itself. TIP: When using the kettle pot, don't position one of the vents in the bottom of the pot over the plastic housing for the fan, it can melt it. EBay has a few stoves for sale with this melt damage!

  • @perryrush5378
    @perryrush5378 8 років тому +136

    I did a 5 day backpacking hike on the foothills trail in 4 days carrying a 35 lb pack which included the BioLite "camp" stove and kettle pot. I'm 5'3" and weigh 135 lbs and I'm 65 yrs. old. I cooked 2 meals a day. I liked the fact that fuel was all around me in the form of easy to gather twigs and it recharges it's own fan battery every time it is fired up making it totally off grid. I recently did a 3 day 50 mile hike on the same trail with a 31 lb. pack using the BioLite "cook" stove. It was a bit lighter. Most backpackers would prefer lighter stoves. I like the BioLite stoves immensely. I have done many camping trips with a vehicle and of course the weight of the stove is not a factor then and the stoves are awesome. To me the kettle pot makes those stoves very efficient and I would recommend them with the stoves. The Biolite stoves are much safer in my opinion than the alcohol stoves I have used but then again there is the weight factor that many backpackers would like to avoid. I own about everything BioLite makes and I am very impressed with all their quality inventions. The solar panel 5+ recharges all of our Biolite gear and is worth checking out if you like being totally off grid with all cooking and lighting needs. Of course their stuff can be charged with a usb port too. I also own the much larger BioLite "basecamp" stove but use it very seldom since it is best suited for larger needs and our kids are all grown and gone. I bought all my kids the basecamp stove for their family preparedness situations but it is amazing how the little BioLite camp stove performs with the kettle pot and would be adequate for many needs. Hope this was helpful for those like myself who like this kind of information. :)

    • @jayshaw3359
      @jayshaw3359 8 років тому +3

      Its the metric system that is the retarded system! Go put your helmet on Skippy.

    • @johntedonneraipasmonnom713
      @johntedonneraipasmonnom713 8 років тому +2

      Wow... You're one tough little ignorant fellow...

    • @mattcm32
      @mattcm32 8 років тому +1

      +John Tedonneraipasmonnom maybe both of you could wise up and learn both?

    • @johntedonneraipasmonnom713
      @johntedonneraipasmonnom713 8 років тому

      mattcm32 It would be like learning how to heat microwave pizza when I know how to cook a real pizza in less time.
      So no thanks.

    • @AppalachiaDreamin
      @AppalachiaDreamin 8 років тому +3

      Metric system retarded while US army use it for ammunition and what not..right The United States is also the only country using this inaccurate system. You always end up with decimals..

  • @jackg.7745
    @jackg.7745 8 років тому +16

    I have the camp stove. I've used it many times without failure. It doesn't just charge cell phones. It will charge any USB rechargeable device. I've used it with a standard (AA, AAA, CR123, etc...) battery charger, my rechargeable head lamp, my rechargeable radio, my rechargeable hand held ham radios and my rechargeable flashlights. It works for a heating stove and a cook stove. It's one of the best pieces of kit I own...Way better than any chemical fuel stoves that I've used.

    • @owendigity1581
      @owendigity1581 5 років тому +1

      Bullshit. I own one and it is garbage, on par with sterno stoves.

    • @-joo3033
      @-joo3033 5 років тому +1

      @@owendigity1581 then Your not using it the right way

    • @-joo3033
      @-joo3033 5 років тому +1

      @@owendigity1581CampStove 2 is the most powerfull woodstove Period (Depends on the user)...i admit its harder to keep it very hot but its so much hotter than anything else

  • @hedgecraft559
    @hedgecraft559 8 років тому +8

    For your pots: get the biolite cookpot it's so freaking amazing and the stove and thermoelectric generator fit right inside slick as a whistle.
    I love mine! I have the whole shebang for this beauty.
    I love that the camp stove charges itself... no love for the cook stove because it needs to be wall charged and I think that sucks.
    PS. Pellets in this thing are amazing.... a cup of pellets boils your water and a full chamber does dinner nicely on the grill!!
    About the grill... there's specified, in the instructions, a hot zone, medium and a cool zone.. you'll never get it even all over. Brown by the feeder and move back to finish works well.. have to say it takes getting used to but generally a great system.

  • @crazystewart34
    @crazystewart34 8 років тому +13

    the stove comes with pit supports for smaller pits.

  • @pbayer773
    @pbayer773 2 роки тому +2

    wrong. I have had my orange one for 3 years using it. I did not buy all the extra accessories. I;ve camped all my life. Number one, use pellets so its not sticking out of the top, or make your wood smaller and pack it in, going up and down. I have a small griddle I've used for years and you can see the biolite has at the top of it, 4 rounded lips on the sides. I put my griddle on the tope of the biolite on those little lips and it holds everything in place perfectly to cook my bacon and eggs. get the griddle hot and I use the spray canned non stick spray to use on a griddle. My griddle is heavy and sits on top of the 4 lips on top of the stove and never moves. I can cook just as much as you are on the round one that you bought. I just like to save money and I have a lots of camping stuff I already have had. Also, I save the leftover toilet paper tubes made out of cardboard and use them for a starter, cut them up as you wish and put into top of stove and they light right up. I used to buy the brink fire starters but they are expensive so I came up with using the leftover toilet paper cardboard tubes which is just cardboard and it works great.

  • @324joeboy
    @324joeboy 8 років тому +6

    A jetboil boils a liter of water in two minutes, so it's about 3 times slower, not counting the time to process wood.

  • @frankvonthienen3862
    @frankvonthienen3862 6 років тому +4

    I got the Camp Stove 2 with the grill. It works great.
    One needs some practise with the right amount of „fuel“ but after a few tests, it is pretty easy..
    The only disadvantage, if I am allowed to call it this way, is the time to wait until it is cooled down....
    But that is something you have to deal with.
    I can recommend it.

  • @Jayj93pgt
    @Jayj93pgt 6 років тому +2

    My biolite the orange one came with a adapter thing that clips into the top of the burn chamber for putting pots on

  • @antoniol3271
    @antoniol3271 6 років тому +2

    I like your video. You did a really good job in demonstrating it. I was just thinking it'd be nice if someone did demonstrate the stoves. Thank You for including the links.

  • @WeShootBack1776
    @WeShootBack1776 Рік тому +1

    Got all 3 and like the new yellow 2+ more than the other 2 . The first blue one without the thermocoupler is nice just for an extra, i also take some gel fuel with its easier to get a fire

  • @cmj20002
    @cmj20002 7 років тому +1

    I have the older version and the fan noise doesn't bother me at all. You can add fuel if you use wood pellets. I use pellets in mine and it burns a long time and you don't have to keep adding sticks. I have the stove 2 now. It is brand new for late 2016 early 2017. I plan on reviewing it soon. These are the best little stoves. I love them.

  • @OH8STN
    @OH8STN 8 років тому +25

    every time I forget about the BioLite stove, you come along and remind me that it's a pretty cool gadget :)

  • @phoenixx100
    @phoenixx100 4 роки тому

    Really glad that you took the time for this. It has helped me to decide regarding the stoves and their configurations.

  • @slime4frog-y3t
    @slime4frog-y3t 8 років тому +2

    I was just at REI yesterday and saw a this I am surprised at this product I didn't really know what it did at the store thank you so much your channel is amazing and I also love camping

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Cameron Mcmaster thank you for your comment Cameron.

  • @JosephMullin
    @JosephMullin 7 років тому

    I also have the kettle pot and the grill. The campstove fits into the kettle pot so it doesn't take up any more room than the pot. The grill is good because if you are cooking something greasy like burgers the grease goes into the burn chamber as fuel so clean up is easy. Also the kettle pot comes with a silicone bowl and the cover for the grill can be used as a cutting board and your dinner plate. Less things to pack. I use it when I go kayak camping or partying on the spit at low tide

  • @robertharris2979
    @robertharris2979 8 років тому

    It's intended to heat unevenly that way so it has a hot side and a cooler side to cook on. It is meant to allow for the "dual zone" method for BBQ.

  • @throwbacgurl
    @throwbacgurl 8 років тому +1

    Thanks! I went with the CampStove Bundle. I found the best deal at lowes for $159. Can wait to try it on my first camping trip. The bundle has the grill, like the new one has, and it come with a light.

  • @kendon81
    @kendon81 8 років тому +5

    i love this product its one of those things that when you see your surprised no one thought of it before.

  • @jsmitty2047
    @jsmitty2047 8 років тому +3

    these stoves are awesome. I just purchased a bundle package, with the stove, grill top, and some lights. Simple easy to use and charges your phone. Going to pre order a Base Lantern XL as well.

  • @brianmccann666
    @brianmccann666 5 років тому +3

    The one that doesn't need to be charged ahead of time that charges your phone, etc sounds better

    • @brianmccann666
      @brianmccann666 5 років тому +1

      Turn off the Fan and the phone charges faster.

  • @JahkiBoy
    @JahkiBoy 7 років тому +2

    Can you charge the Cook Stove with the Camp Stove while cooking on both???

  • @raysills
    @raysills 8 років тому

    In the instruction sheet for the "portable grill", it's mentioned that different areas of the grill do have different temperatures. So, yes, you do need to adapt your cooking methods to use the grill. That said, I'm very happy with my Biolite Bundle. I have seen that LED lamp available as an accessory, and I don't think it comes with the standard bundle. But, I might just get it one of these days. I also have the Nano-Grid, which is a great system.. very useful. Good quality gear from Biolite.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Ray Sills thanks for the comment ray. yes it works, just have to get used to it.

    • @raysills
      @raysills 8 років тому

      I really like the ability to recharge devices that the Camp Stove offers. Their new solar panel looks nice, but the Stove will work at night and in bad weather.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      Ray Sills agreed

  • @richardtiller4147
    @richardtiller4147 5 років тому +3

    You had mentioned that the sound was higher for the one stove and stated that it might keep you awake, I would think that is great, I don't think it would be safe to go to sleep while it is burning.

  • @Chownz
    @Chownz 8 років тому +2

    I have one and take it camping most times, great item to use and helpful in charging my GPS and phone when in the hills/mountains.... Nice handy item...

  • @jackwebb437
    @jackwebb437 8 років тому

    Went camping last weekend in Big South Fork River and Recreation Area in Tennessee. Other people coming by saw my Biolite camp stove and you should have heard the people making jealous comments. When they saw that I was only using small sticks for fuel people began to covet everywhere. It was awesome.

  • @HappyDaClown187
    @HappyDaClown187 8 років тому +2

    Great review Ben, it definitely answered alot of questions I've had about these genius little stoves. Thank you and keep up the good work

  • @realityisfantacy5784
    @realityisfantacy5784 8 років тому

    I have the original CampStove and though it is bulky it fits perfectly in one of the pockets of my rucksack. I love it, and the sound letting me know it is going gives me that assurance that my usb corded items will stay charged. I backpack with it no matter where I am, back yard, park, or Appalachian Mountains. I love it. I do not have the new version but might get it as a back up incase something happens to the original one but all and all, I don't backpack anywhere without my BioLite CampStove.

  • @PCBoardRepair
    @PCBoardRepair 4 роки тому +1

    9:25 Eventually that light will break the USB jack and that will be useless

  • @QuantumStarfield
    @QuantumStarfield 8 років тому

    I have a BioLite Camp stove and a Base Camp. I haven't taken the opportunity to use the base camp yet, but I've used the camp stove several times. The stove does need feeding a lot but still actually uses very little fuel overall. Mine came with a pot stand for smaller pots. I would recommend the camp stove to anyone. It's a good idea to charge the camp stove before you use it (this is a recommendation in the instructions). The grill attachment does take some getting used to as it does heat unevenly but it is still very workable. The grill is also a little hard to clean.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +David Miller i use hardwood and i only have to feed it once to get a rolling boil. I like that.

    • @QuantumStarfield
      @QuantumStarfield 8 років тому

      We usually just use whatever we can find that has fallen, there is a lot of easy to gather biomass out there. Most of the camping areas where I live only have various pine so that's mostly what we use.

  • @MyMy-tv7fd
    @MyMy-tv7fd 8 років тому

    there is a supplied inner ring pot stand with the original BioLite Campstove, which copes with the air cut off problem

  • @AdmiralPreparedness
    @AdmiralPreparedness 8 років тому +1

    I love my BioLite camp stove and charger since I go out for days and need to recharge my camera for those once in a life time captured images.

  • @woozleluv1
    @woozleluv1 8 років тому

    My camp stove came with a grate for smaller pots. I also got different fire starter sticks.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +woozleluv1 they dont come with the pot stand anymore :(

  • @Farad152000
    @Farad152000 8 років тому +1

    Great video Ben, I was wondering how much heat does this produce? In a pinch could this alone be used as a heat source?

  • @insertname5057
    @insertname5057 5 років тому +2

    Can anyone attest to the lifespan of this stove. Im planning a 3 month river kayak trip and would prefer to avoid having to carry numerous gas canisters so this seems a great option (plus it charges itself and other devices). My main concern is heat damage to the power unit or possible corrosion/oxidation from heat.

  • @brutallindigo
    @brutallindigo 8 років тому +1

    Great vid.. Where you able to find a pot stand adapter? If so please let me know.

  • @rm2578
    @rm2578 5 років тому +1

    How well will this stoves work with an inopporative fan

  • @thomasvosburg6926
    @thomasvosburg6926 7 років тому

    I got the complete set & love it, the pain I found was cleaning the grill, it takes real small fingers & loads of time, but a great piece of kit

  • @garykozanecki5882
    @garykozanecki5882 8 років тому +3

    Thanks for the demo, an interesting stove. I'll stick to the MSR Dragonfly though. It looks like the BioLite stove/s get pretty dirty from wood and then to pack it. I'd say your pots get dirty also. The phone recharging is nice.
    What would happen if the stove was out all night in a heavy rain or got submerged in water(electrical parts)?

    • @ballentphoto
      @ballentphoto 7 років тому +2

      If the fan portion gets wet it is toast, the circuit boards are not protected if water gets in there. There is a video out there that shows the innards. Keep it dry and you are good to go.

  • @mikelivesay5639
    @mikelivesay5639 8 років тому

    You did a wonderfull job how well each stove worked

  • @smokinggar714
    @smokinggar714 5 років тому

    they also have a French press adapter too

  • @milirajonesMercy
    @milirajonesMercy 5 років тому

    Great camera.....what model is it?

  • @MonkeyNAround
    @MonkeyNAround 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the review. I have been thinking on one of these and was worried about how functional it was. Looks like you have a slow charger and have to constantly fill it with wood.

  • @Andre_Oke
    @Andre_Oke 8 років тому +2

    that stove looks awesome and great vid Ben

  • @TheLateBoyScout
    @TheLateBoyScout 8 років тому +2

    Great video. That is some cool outdoor gadgetry right there!

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому +1

      +The Late Boy Scout thanks for checking it out.

  • @Perktube1
    @Perktube1 8 років тому +2

    Screw the noise complaints. The fact that the fire runs the fan AND charges your phone is a big plus.
    Also I heard about this kelly kettle. But do they make them in different sizes?

    • @RobertPerk1
      @RobertPerk1 8 років тому

      Yes Kelly Kettle, Small, med, and large,goto their website

    • @digital_harry
      @digital_harry 7 років тому

      Perktube1 kelly kettles come in different sizes, one is small to be "backpacking friendly"

  • @dulandeunaka5437
    @dulandeunaka5437 4 роки тому

    Your video is beautiful but people in our country don't have the money to buy one. I love it biolite camp stove 2 I wish you to make such a beautiful video

  • @NorwegianWoods
    @NorwegianWoods 8 років тому +1

    Those are fascinating pieces of engineering. Thanks for the review/comparison :)
    - Martin

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому +1

      +NorwegianWoods another item I initially passed on due to it being a gimmick. works fantastic. can't wait to test it up against solar panels.

  • @thenextarcher
    @thenextarcher 7 років тому

    Do you happen to know of any molle water bottle pouches that the cook stove can fit into? I currently own the cook stove and think it would be pretty nice to have it on the outside of my bag rather than the inside.
    Thanks!

  • @YourHuntingBuddy
    @YourHuntingBuddy 8 років тому +3

    bushbuddy or solo stove is my pick. No batteries needed

  • @Tinmanstees
    @Tinmanstees 8 років тому

    My camp stove came with a triangle looking piece that fits on the top that lets me use small cups.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Sailing Paynes they don't include it anymore.

  • @aaronmason5632
    @aaronmason5632 8 років тому

    The stove comes with a triangle adopter so you can use smaller pots like yours. Look for the adopter and then you can use your smaller pots.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      Actually, they don't ship that with it anymore.

    • @aaronmason5632
      @aaronmason5632 8 років тому

      Sorry to hear that. When I purchased it I received the adopter.

  • @LixaPixa
    @LixaPixa 8 років тому +2

    Awesome video. I have the older one. How long was it burning before you plugged your phone in? Thx

  • @snookinhardinfl
    @snookinhardinfl 8 років тому

    On one of the Biolite videos they say there is two separate temp ranges on the grill, one closer to the hopper and one towards the outer edge. I can't remember which one is hotter and cooler.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      depends on which way the wind is blowing IME.

  • @circiequisling4313
    @circiequisling4313 8 років тому

    I think it's wonderful that you and your lady get out and do this. I love her thermal under shirt with the thumb hole cut out. You both did a very good job!!!! My only question is if they make something like the charger fan for the kelly kettle... Also... the Kelly kettle seems to produce a much higher heat and faster boiling temperature. Could you do a fair cross comparison?

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      if I get a kelly kettle yes.

    • @Perktube1
      @Perktube1 8 років тому

      Living Survival Have you ever watched Survival Lilly videos? She gets pretty natural sometimes about building fires, and once made a rocket-like stove out of stones and digging a tunnel in the dirt.

    • @GodMaxDrinkerofTea
      @GodMaxDrinkerofTea 8 років тому

      Perktube1 yeah she's amazing

  • @pbayer773
    @pbayer773 2 роки тому

    I want to chime in with my thoughts since I've had the stove and used it for 3 years now. I used a flat cooking pan I've used for 40 years instead of buying the little cook rack that biolite puts out. I also have a metal large cup I use to heat up my water for my hot drink. Don't spend the money for all the extras, just use what you alreay have. Also, I keep the leftover toilet paper rolls which is just cardboard. This is a great way to get a starter, just tear off how much cardboard roll you have kept and start it on fire, to get the stove started burning. I don't buy expensive fire starter items. Especially sine things are so expensive now. october 2022

  • @hallard069
    @hallard069 8 років тому

    Really like the BioLite stove, but weird thing happened at our campout in January. Guy was charging his Iphone 6 and it kept shutting off not allowing it to charge due to the cold. Even wrapped it into a mitten and it still wouldn't take a charge. Went inside, plugged it into one of those battery pods and charged right up. BTW, hunkering down for the Snowmageddon hitting the state? Where I am, we're looking at over a inch of rain but "maybe 1-2 inches of snow. keep safe!

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +hallard069 yeah we got a few inches of snow this morning then nonstop rain all day. will probably turn back to snow.

  • @toobglued
    @toobglued 4 роки тому

    i have the non regen version. its fun to have on a picnic, but its a little too small. Id like to see them a little taller so the fuel doesn't protrude so easily thus hindering the pot on the top. And if it was slightly larger diameter. These two changes would make it bit more functional. Great idea but I think version 2 would be sweet

  • @raiden00711
    @raiden00711 6 років тому +6

    The handle should be over the charging unit while boiling

  • @chrispychris14
    @chrispychris14 7 років тому

    Hi nice video! what are the cups you are using to boil the water in?

  • @NaHKi5
    @NaHKi5 8 років тому +2

    That is one thorough review, you deserve more subscribers!
    I was wondering: What material are those outer things made of? (orange and cyan colored parts)
    Is there a danger that the material melts from the heat?

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому +1

      +NaHKi5 not sure. but they stayed cool to the touch.

  • @Foxiepawstotti
    @Foxiepawstotti 8 років тому +1

    I'm not sure about the stove (camp stove) I was going to buy one for while I am building my cabin but it doesn't look stable, I don't think it would work in that situation. I'm now wondering if you can buy the charge controller part for use in other woodstoves as it would be handy to have something to recharge my phone.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Anne Anderson (Foxiepaws) you might be able to modify it. not sure.

    • @Foxiepawstotti
      @Foxiepawstotti 8 років тому

      Living Survival I was looking at it and thinking I might be able to rig it up to my woodstove which probably burns much hotter and would probably give a better charge. ..of course I don't want to melt the thing lol!

  • @iddddaduncan
    @iddddaduncan 8 років тому

    Wonder if you could adapt chimney pipe to it for guys with small wall tents?
    Good review!

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +iddddaduncan Probably not. Does provide some nice heat though and I would feel safe running in a well ventilated tent.

  • @omnipotentdwarf571
    @omnipotentdwarf571 8 років тому

    That would even be good to use in detached garage in winter to stay warm and charge phone, and make tea, while working.

    • @hedgecraft559
      @hedgecraft559 8 років тому +1

      +Texas Bill its a great little stove.. for a rocket. That said it's certainly not for any kind of indoor use: it burns hotter than a firecracker. charging your phone... over hours and hours.. it's not a charger like a wall unit...it's a top up device. All that aside I adore my camp stove because I can top up with it. having had it out a few times... it's not a serious source of warmth. 5.2 mins to boil a liter of water. they are awesome... just not for heating spaces.

  • @Jeffs40K
    @Jeffs40K 8 років тому

    I have the Original Biolite, and Kettle, but I didn't get a Lamp 8( Nice Option Ill have to look for one... Note: the Stove Fits inside the kettle for Storage as well for a Cook System. I also for a Triangle Curved Stiff Wire that Snaps onto the top of the Stove, With it I can sit a Cup on top NP .

  • @lewrocks94
    @lewrocks94 8 років тому

    There's an adapter in the box that clicks over the top of the stoves that will take the smaller pots :) it's a triangle looking thing that clicks onto the lip of the burn chamber :)

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +lewi bear they don't include it anymore ;(

    • @lewrocks94
      @lewrocks94 8 років тому

      +Living Survival oh right, that sucks! I got one in mine and I got it in December just gone :P

  • @ScorpionRegent
    @ScorpionRegent 8 років тому +3

    Before I get into the comments and constructive criticism I want to thank you for making the video. I appreciate the comparison. What I am trying to understand is why you took so long to put the water on the flames when it was very clear the fire was not going to go out. As far as getting small pots / cups to fit on top of stoves, it seems a no brainer to use a multitool to rig a tin can and/or a coat hanger into a platform that would support odd shapes. I might even be possible to set a pair of metal tent stakes across the top of stove to do the job. It seems a waste to run the stove to only generate power. Can you use the battery of the camp stove to charge devices when it isn't burning fuel? I really like the design concept, but the price is rather high balanced against the cost of making something yourself out of scavenged/cannibalized parts i.e. a coffee can, capacitor, computer fan, a old USB cable and various parts to control the voltage and the fan. It seems a nice piece of kit for those who like to buy the win. What I really want to know is how well is it made in the long term. Will they work for more that a year or two?

  • @daviddockstadersr.6654
    @daviddockstadersr.6654 8 років тому

    Love this stove, I bought the bundle and don't mind the extra weight to pack it on a hike.

    • @robertmencl9169
      @robertmencl9169 8 років тому

      yes, heavier stove but we must consider that unlike a propane or gasoline stove you do not have the weight of the fuel in your pack, so it comes out even in the end.

  • @djschultz1502
    @djschultz1502 8 років тому +1

    that be great for camping now if they made a adapter to use the fan to blow up a air mattress it would be the ultimate camping stove.

  • @HenryHoolington
    @HenryHoolington 5 років тому

    What's more ideal, carrying a propane burner or carrying with this and wood chips?

  • @VecticArtzTM
    @VecticArtzTM 8 років тому

    Congrats on 60K subs!

  • @rm2578
    @rm2578 5 років тому

    Are replacements fan available in the event of fan failure or they never fail. For the life of stove

  • @frankvonthienen3862
    @frankvonthienen3862 6 років тому

    You should make sure, the kettle handles are pointing to the orange block, so the flames are not forced to come out over the orange block.
    Which may result into some damage (not sure)

  • @woodlandsnorth
    @woodlandsnorth 8 років тому

    Strange about that cradle at the top, I guess they want you to buy their kettles. Question: Have you tried it with wood thats a bit damp, or other sources like pine cones, etc. Wondering how it would perform.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Outdoor Archives works fine with pinecones and wood that is a little damp.

  • @NigelThornbery
    @NigelThornbery 8 років тому +5

    What knife was she using for batoning in the beginning of the video?

    • @archigeist84
      @archigeist84 7 років тому +1

      @1:48 "BK2 for the win" so... I guess it is Ka-Bar Becker BK2. Check out Fallkniven knifes before buying anything. If you can find one that you like, and you can accept the price for the quality, you will be set for life! At least that happened to me with their A1.

  • @danielthacker3008
    @danielthacker3008 8 років тому

    The pot stand should have came with the Camp Stove at least. I know mine came with it. It is just a little wire ring that sits over the lips at the top, and allows air to flow under it with a cup on top.
    For charging you should check out the BioLite KettleCharge. It is a bit heavy but charges at least twice as fast as the Camp Stove.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +BioLite It needs to be phased back in. Many people use 600-750ml pots with the same diameter as the internal ring on the BioLite as shown in the video. If you put it directly in this ring you get lots of smoke and no fire. Using a larger pot works fine as it rests above on the ridges. It is too bad there is no included method for smaller pots anymore. I will have to make one though.

  • @dpkxrevo5081
    @dpkxrevo5081 8 років тому +8

    I would have to go with the older one

  • @2000talon
    @2000talon 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the review, ive had one for two years and still haven't taken it outta the box but now im thinking,its small and will be perfect for my bus, I like the bio light pellets you can buy for it.Handy for emegencys, too put in yr car or truck ice fishing hut, boat,back packing for sure:)

  • @GuitarGodgt
    @GuitarGodgt 8 років тому

    Are these demo units? My Biolight came with a pot stand that accommodates smaller pots, it wasn't an extra item it just came with it.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +GuitarGodgt they don't include it anymore.

  • @bruce8020
    @bruce8020 8 років тому

    good quality video, what camera do you use?

  • @cliftonsargent1572
    @cliftonsargent1572 2 місяці тому

    I don’t see any attachments for the food tray for the bio light 2+

  • @manvbees
    @manvbees 8 років тому

    brilliant video. I got one for Christmas! can't wait to use it on some kayak camping trips. keeping my tech charged while off the grid!

  • @alaskasxsnetwork4906
    @alaskasxsnetwork4906 8 років тому

    can you buy the thermal generator separate? This would work fabulous in my arctic oven tent with wood stove.
    heat my tent and charge my phone at the same time.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Alaska SXS Network no, but i have heard of people modding it.

  • @codycribbett9638
    @codycribbett9638 8 років тому

    Great Video, Whats the name of those cups you used to boil water?

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Canadian Outfitters one was a toaks 750 w/bail and the other an identical made by esbit.

  • @huntersumut
    @huntersumut 4 роки тому

    Nice cook Sir. How do you do. I am from Indonesia

  • @dominoid73
    @dominoid73 8 років тому

    As mentioned by another commenter, these both come with a wire adapter to fit smaller "pots" like you tried to heat up.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Shawn Brunelle They don't anymore.

    • @dominoid73
      @dominoid73 8 років тому

      +Living Survival Hmm. The one I got for Christmas still had it. It was a very small triangular piece of metal that snapped onto the top of the stove.

    • @dominoid73
      @dominoid73 8 років тому

      +Living Survival this is all it is/was. i.ytimg.com/vi/BRzorm2oAXs/maxresdefault.jpg

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +Shawn Brunelle Yep I know just what it is. I emailed them to see if they still include it. I got both models and neither one had it.

  • @shadfinney9275
    @shadfinney9275 8 років тому

    Their is a triangle center piece that sets in the Biolite that allows for cook ware to be placed on the stove?

  • @happyknife8785
    @happyknife8785 7 років тому

    I like the idea but I don't think its quite there yet. A few years time with new models ect then maybe I'll look at purchasing one. I'll stick with my Solo Stove with a backup alcohol burner.

  • @da1battlefront
    @da1battlefront 7 років тому

    Can you still have a fire without any of the electronic attachment working?

  • @southpawbushcraft7522
    @southpawbushcraft7522 8 років тому

    I have to say I'm really interested in the original. I like that it charges itself and my phone. The mug/pot is pretty cool too that would make one awesome cup of coffee in the morning!

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому +1

      +SouthPaw Bushcraft the original or the new one also nest into the pot in one stuff sack which I forgot to show. pretty nice!.

  • @mrkitsel
    @mrkitsel 8 років тому

    They tell you in the instructions that one sire of the grill is meant to be hotter than the other. It should have came with a triangle wire to raise the pot.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому

      +mrkitsel they don't come with the pot stand anymore.

  • @zero11010
    @zero11010 8 років тому

    Nice work! I'm very interested to see the comparison! Also very curious to see what you think of it after more usage. A common issue for all wood gasification stoves is the build up of ash and the need to stop the fire, let the stove cool, dump the ash, and restart the fire.
    If you're just boiling some water for a couple of quick meals this isn't likely to ever be a big issue. If you're intending to fully charge a device or two this may be a become a challenge

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому +1

      +zero11010 i will certainly be using it much much more and for longer periods. had it going for about an hour or so today and there was so little ash build up it was great. easy to dump over and relight though so i don't see it being an issue.

  • @raymurray3282
    @raymurray3282 Рік тому

    Hey Ben …. At the VERY BEGINNING of this video you are wearing a chest rig. Would you mind sharing make/model?

  • @rwmagnus
    @rwmagnus 8 років тому

    Ben nice review. In a pinch I bet a couple triangle tent steaks laid across the top would give enough ventilation with your standard pots.

  • @snakemonkey555
    @snakemonkey555 8 років тому

    Great review Ben and thumbs up for Mrs Living Survival for enduring the cold! BTW, got a haircut?

  • @MITimberwookie
    @MITimberwookie 8 років тому

    Cool to have charging capabilities. Would be a cool gizmo for campgrounds.

    • @livingsurvival
      @livingsurvival  8 років тому +1

      +MI Timberwookie for sure. i use it a lot these days.

  • @bonvivant55
    @bonvivant55 8 років тому

    But when are you going to take one apart and hook it up to the hot tent titanium stove?

  • @KillerRaptorr
    @KillerRaptorr 8 років тому

    See what i believe, Is the Camp Stove speed 1 is apparently Cook Stove's speed at 2, and Camp Stove 2 is apparently speed 4 on Cook Stove. So you're not really changing anything different, besides having a lower heat level of 1 and 3 when on the cook stove. But they work pretty much exactly same. But i agree i'd take 0.5pounds more over unlimited fan power performance vs having to recharge the Cook-Stove and having the speed of 1-3 for lower heating. Not to mention if pairing this with their Kettle-Charge that is 10watts of power (aka 5v at 2.1amps) that is basically the best of all worlds. Unlimited power right there. And since now adays almost everything running on 5volts usb powered. You could have your own little 5volt usb powered home in a camp ground. Off-grid living!
    Also to mention about the heat exchanger grill. It's probably best you keep both Stoves at max power, That way the heat spreads out more widely cause it's being forced out more, Leaving it lower setting decreases the spread. Hope that helps yea next time you try using the grill attachment.

  • @JosephMullin
    @JosephMullin 7 років тому

    There should have been a wire that came with it to put on top so you can set the can on there and boil the water. I have the campstove and it came with it.

  • @nataligajadhar1531
    @nataligajadhar1531 7 років тому

    One question tho: Can u put coals in the chamber instead of wood?