In South Africa we call thus a 'Gaelly Blik"! Basically take a big oil drum, stab holes around the bottom. Stand it up straight with the top off and boom, there's your bon fire.
Great video, Tom. Our old chiminea broke this year and so I have been considering this. If you plan to do an update video after you’ve used it some, it will be interesting to see whether the build up of ash at the bottom becomes an issue. And also whether a group of your friends/family feel the benefits of the heat from 360 degrees around the unit, rather than just from one angle. Thanks again!
Is the “ ash color “ close to black ?? I seen pictures and this color doesn’t look that dark, how is this ash color in person the video shows almost black and I love that but if it’s like a light gray I can’t really tell, thanks for your help ! Loved the review !!
@maskuiworld1892 Unfortunately, I do not. I built my own fire pit before I was preve to them. I would love yo own one though. I've seen other reviews and they seem great.
Thanks for the review. Been looking for one of these. But how hot does it get underneath when using the stand ? Is it safe to use on ceramic stone tiles ?
Thanks, if you watch my latest review of the Bonfire 2.0, there is a part where i can touch the bottom ring when the fire has been going a while, to prove just how well these dissipate heat and how they can be used on many surfaces due to them not transferring heat through the base. I recommend you take a look at this latest video 😀
Quite well but it is limited to close by the stove especially with the ring around the top installed. I’ve heard of people removing this to allow for more heat but this then compromises the smokeless technology. The best bet is to use the optional heat deflector, I’ve heard it’s good for spreading the heat but have yet to try it out!
Sometimes there is a bit of smoke when you first light, but if you keep out the way, it's fine. definitely better than an open fire pit. My wife hates smoke smell of a fire pit, but she will happily sit with this one once it's up and running and smokeless. I find using pellets helps to reduce the smoke even more, if you get the pellet adapter
I have to gripe that they are using polystyrene in the packaging- plenty of places are using moulded cardboard now rather than non biodegradable landfill filler.
It’s an important sub just you raise here and one I should have mentioned because I too like it when a company uses biodegradable or recyclable packaging, thanks for pointing this out
In South Africa we call thus a 'Gaelly Blik"! Basically take a big oil drum, stab holes around the bottom. Stand it up straight with the top off and boom, there's your bon fire.
This is double walled though
Great video, Tom. Our old chiminea broke this year and so I have been considering this. If you plan to do an update video after you’ve used it some, it will be interesting to see whether the build up of ash at the bottom becomes an issue. And also whether a group of your friends/family feel the benefits of the heat from 360 degrees around the unit, rather than just from one angle. Thanks again!
Some great points you raise here! I’ll Definately be doing a follow up video, and maybe one comparing it to the 2.0 version too!
Nice Tom . I have a East Oak, which is similar to this . I hope you enjoy it. Take care.
Thanks you! It was fun to review a product that’s different to a pizza oven for a change! Always fun to have a bonfire too!
Is the “ ash color “ close to black ?? I seen pictures and this color doesn’t look that dark, how is this ash color in person the video shows almost black and I love that but if it’s like a light gray I can’t really tell, thanks for your help ! Loved the review !!
🎉FIRST, again, lol!!! Great review. The Solo Stoves are great.
Thanks! It was really fun to do something a little different this time, we love an outdoor fire but hate the some so this is perfect!
@@TomVoyageuk definitely. It's funny how things that I am wondering or thinking of getting, you review it.
do you have a bonfire ?
@maskuiworld1892 Unfortunately, I do not. I built my own fire pit before I was preve to them. I would love yo own one though. I've seen other reviews and they seem great.
Thanks for the review. Been looking for one of these. But how hot does it get underneath when using the stand ? Is it safe to use on ceramic stone tiles ?
Thanks, if you watch my latest review of the Bonfire 2.0, there is a part where i can touch the bottom ring when the fire has been going a while, to prove just how well these dissipate heat and how they can be used on many surfaces due to them not transferring heat through the base. I recommend you take a look at this latest video 😀
@@TomVoyageuk thanks, i'll look up the other video 👍
Looks good - can this really be used on composite decking without any damage?
From my knowledge yes, the stand allows this to be used on many surfaces, but just to double check I would contact solo stove first!
are you happy with the low smoke is it really ?
Yes but it’s not 100% smoke free just reduced smoke
Being ceramic coated did the sides stay cool to touch?
They do not. The sides still get very hot.
@@Borders14 How does the colour perform over time will it show heat marks like the non coloured version?
Tom, how well does the solo stove radiate heat?
Quite well but it is limited to close by the stove especially with the ring around the top installed. I’ve heard of people removing this to allow for more heat but this then compromises the smokeless technology. The best bet is to use the optional heat deflector, I’ve heard it’s good for spreading the heat but have yet to try it out!
Is this for heating , cooking ?or both ? I think is too short for cooking, uncomfortable
you can use it for both, if you check out their website they have a number of accessories to cook with
Is it my eyes 👀 I saw smoke DOH
You don't smell like a fire when you go inside for the night
Sometimes there is a bit of smoke when you first light, but if you keep out the way, it's fine. definitely better than an open fire pit. My wife hates smoke smell of a fire pit, but she will happily sit with this one once it's up and running and smokeless. I find using pellets helps to reduce the smoke even more, if you get the pellet adapter
do you have the bonfire 2.0?
No this is the first version, the 2.0 has a removable ash pan which would be very helpful!
@@TomVoyageuk oh, I get it. But their diameter is same. right?
I have to gripe that they are using polystyrene in the packaging- plenty of places are using moulded cardboard now rather than non biodegradable landfill filler.
It’s an important sub just you raise here and one I should have mentioned because I too like it when a company uses biodegradable or recyclable packaging, thanks for pointing this out
Calm down climate man
@@TrickRacing this made me laugh 😆