You touched many of the points that people have questions on during this video. And several that they might not thought of yet. This is one of the best informative videos on a product that I've seen in quite a while. Thanks, Skillet
Hey 1990westfalia, We are glad our video could be so helpful and insightful for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and encouragement here in the comments. Hope you have a great day!!
I went with the Bonfire, riser, and heat deflector. I like the ability of the smaller Bonfire being portable if I want to take camping or to a friends/family house. I found a firewood place that can cut the standard wood size in half for and extra $25 (8-12 inches size). The smaller pieces work perfectly to place the wood next to the inside wall to get the double burn effect faster compared to longer pieces in the middle only. Having the heat deflector is a must have for me if you have Bonfire and want to sit 6-12 people around the firepit at full burn. Another great thing about the heat deflector is you sit further away from the fire pit and you don't get that smoky smell on you compared to sitting closer.
I see this video is two years old and the refinement of the solo stove design has made some big improvements that address some of the concerns raised here in the video. The newer stoves have a removable bottom pan and ash tray for easier cleaning. They also make a heat deflector as an optional accessory now.
Hi @rw8680, Thanks for taking the time to watch and reply here. Yes, this video is a little older but still has tons of detailed info about the SOLO stoves that is hard to find elsewhere. We did make a video for the newer V2 which shows some of these upgrades you mention here. Again, thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope you have a great week!
I have both the Bonfire and the Ranger for different areas of my yard and uses. Love them both. The cleaning isn't really that much of a pain. Just roll it around the grass and let the ashes fall on the grass. It's good for the lawn PH and it only takes a minute. The Brio is nice but that thing is Uber heavy.
Hey Troy, Thanks for taking the time to share some additional insights. You are right about the Breeo--they are super nice, but because of the exceptional build quality and use of high end materials, they are heavy.
Great review, thank you! We have the Bonfire and just love it! The fact that it can't really hold a standard piece of firewood is a problem since the longer firewood smokes quite a bit. I cut my firewood to fit, or just pick out smaller pieces from firewood I have delivered. I also have a "Kindling Cracker", just a terrific accessory to get some smaller pieces to start all fires, but also will generally yield thos smaller pieces for the Bonfire. Highly recommended for you serious firepit lovers. Ash emptying is not an issue for the Bonfire due to it's light weight...upside down and a couple of shakes and you're done. The Bonfire is pretty efficient compare to my brick firepit which is about 36" in diameter x 24" tall. I just emptied about five 5-gallon pails of ash from a summer's worth of fires. From about 20 fires in the Bonfire, I would guess I have less than 1/2 of one 5 gallon pail...Ash is just not an issue. The heat under the Bonfire, even with the stand is to hoot for a deck, or on the grass. I purchased a 12" x 2" round stepping stone for a buffer. Looks like it was meant to be there, and performs perfectly.
Hey Jim, Thanks so much for taking the time to enjoy the video and also to share a number of great insights with everyone. It might be the time to come on board at Yardiac as a writer for us! The point you make about the extremely limited amount of ash in the Bonfire is so true. These fire pits burn the wood so thoroughly that very little remains at the end. And it truly is not too difficult of a process to clean out. As you can see in our newer video about the SOLO stove 2.0, it is definitely easier in the new version but most people can handle either one. ua-cam.com/video/qXbF_euvsB4/v-deo.html Enjoy a nice weekend. Get a fire going and spend some time with family and friends. Thanks again for your time.
I love the Yukon but I just don’t have enough space to store that amount of wood these eat up. My bonfire eats through so much wood it’s crazy, can’t imagine if I had the Yukon but I would love to own one one day once I hopefully upgrade to a larger space in the future
Hey Matthew. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to comment as well. The Yukon is for sure a beast! And burns a ton of wood. In the right context it would be a fantastic fire pit and produce some massive flames and warmth. The Bonfire is quite sufficient. Hope you're having a great week!
21.9% more wood haha dude that’s awesome you tested that. I was just looking for a size comparison. I’m gonna end up getting the bonfire for travel. Maybe the bigger one to stay at the house. Just subbed.
Hi Matt, Thanks for taking the time to comment and for subscribing. I find the Bonfire to be the perfect size. Unless you have a large group to keep warm or you have an easy and inexpensive source for wood, the Yukon just might be too much. We have some friends who live on 10 acres and have more trees than they know what to do with. For them, the Yukon would be a practical tool. Have a great weekend.
yes, with the original solo stove you need to flip it upside down to dump out the ashes. The 2.0 version has a removable ash pan--you can see the difference in our Solo Stove 2.0 video. But with either of them they are relatively lightweight and not so bad to flip. The Yukon would definitely be more cumbersome.
Hey Unknown User, thanks for taking the time to watch and also for sharing some encouraging words. Glad this little video could be of some help. Hope you have a fantastic week!
Such a great review, thank you! I just purchased a bonfire because it was on sale but I had really wanted the Yukon...or so I thought. I haven't opened my bonfire just yet but by the looks of this it seems i made the right choice going with the Bonfire. The Yukon looks MASSIVE
Hi maratmasry, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the review. I think you'll be super pleased with the Bonfire over the Yukon. It truly is the "goldilocks" size. Yes, the Yukon is massive, as you mention. I hope you enjoy your new fire pit. These are fantastic and make the fire pit experience so much better.
@@Yardiac1 Hey again, it seems Solostove has a 2.0 and I am guessing I have the first generation. Do you know if there is a major difference? I am still in the window to return but i most likely won't.
yes, there is now a 2.0. We have a new video up about it. The changes are relating to cleaning out the fire pit. there is a removable ash pan in the new version. It makes things easier for sure but just have to determine what that is worth to you and how necessary.
Hey Spare Time. Thanks for your kind comments. Yes, the Bonfire from SOLO is what I primarily use and it is an ideal size for us. I don't need, nor want, to burn through a pile of wood in a night.
I’m still unsure between the 2 models. I’ve got a Bonfire that I have not yet used. I’m considering using a heat deflector for better heat directed toward ourselves when we sit around the pit. Doyou typically have maybe 8 folks around when using your Bonfire? If so, how is that experience? Do you feel the need to be with 3’ of the Bonfire or even feel the temptation for a deflector?
Hi Pastor Madeline, Thanks for the encouraging word and for taking the time to share a comment here. Yes, plenty of distractions even when trying to make a video. I'm not sure what it was but when you're dealing with such an important topic as smokeless fire pits its always best to keep a laser focus. 😂 Have a great day!!
Excellent informative comparison review. I just purchased the Solo Bonfire 2.0 at CostCo for a better price than listed on Amazon. I was thinking about purchasing the Yukon. I have plenty of free wood. But, after viewing this excellent review, I'm looking forward to abandoning my open fire pit to this reduced (nothing is truly smoke free) stainless steel fire pit. I will buy a large circular concrete paver, and a fire proof mat, but most importantly, and cheaply a simple sheet of aluminum foil with the heat/IR radiation reflective surface positioned upward at the bottom of the Solo. If I can get a shiny piece of sheet of aluminum, I would rather use that. As I've viewed in some other fire stoves videos I'll buy a piece of corrugated aluminum shiny piece of sheet to pace it by the stove at the edge of my deck to reflect the heat/IR radiation back to guests on my deck.
Well done man, thanks from Brazil. I would like to have a fire pit but we dont have this culture here, so it's a pain to find information and buy stuff, im trying to learn and you helped me out
Thank you for doing such a great comparison video it was truly helpful to get a good sense of what the differences and which one is right for my family. The only thing I would’ve liked to have seen you include in the video is an example of how to clean it out.
Hey Denny. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. Glad this was helpful for you and hope you found the ideal fire pit for you and your family.
Awesome video man very in depth. I have been really eyeballing one of these solo stoves. I have fires and beers with my friends all the time and I think this would be awesome for that
Hey youandi06. Thanks for your encouraging comments! I think you'd love one of these. I know I enjoy sitting around a fire but have always disliked dealing with the smoke and trying to run from it. Hope you're able to enjoy one before long.
Hi jchobby, Unfortunately we did not get all of that together so the link does not exist. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and hopefully there were a few helpful tidbits in there. Have a great week!
Great video brother! You mentioned in the vid that you also had some more ready made options for tables in Amazon links..... Can you post those? I couldn't seem to find a link
Hey Clay, you are right about the mention in the video but we are still struggling to find a good table option to surround the SOLO Stoves. We have even given some thought to creating our own.
Hey Nemesis Project. So glad our video was helpful. And thanks so much for taking the time to share the encouragement and leave a comment. Hope you have a great week!
Hey Ivan80, Thanks for taking the time to share some helpful insights. The wood chunks sound like a great idea for the Ranger. We like to drop by our local millwork shop and pick up their scrap cut-offs which are kiln dried and burn very easily. Same idea. Hope you have a great week!
Hey Kexin, Thanks for your kind words and glad it was helpful. I am quite a bit late in responding but you can get the SOLO branded deflector on Amazon at amzn.to/3aSDgjK or they have other non-branded options but those would require a means to get it to stand above the fire. You can visit the yardiac site at yardiac.com/solo-stove-bonfire-vs-yukon/ where we share about a non-branded deflector.
Hey Peter, Hope you're having a great weekend. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to post a question. Yes, in terms of heat output, in general, and directional heat output specifically, the Breeo is very much similar to the SOLO stoves. I find that if you have a raging fire it will project heat outward to close to 6 ft. Otherwise, a heat deflector will be quite helpful with either one.
I have the Bonfire. Cleaning isn’t that bad… if you have a good shop vac and (I mean this respectfully) please don’t roll it around. I start first with keeping all the coals nice and close because it burns hotter and creates a much finer ash and that means that more comes out when you shop vac (even from the ash pan) after I shop vac it. I use the leaf blower and blow out and knock around some the stubborn ashes. Then a quick shop vac again. Works great for me and I do it every time I use it (also get a cover because water in there is going to mix with the ash.Then pack and harden) so it’s more of a thorough maintenance than cleaning. Also this is a great product but accessories are way overpriced so instead of the Solo Stove cover or what they call a shelter (lol what a clever marketing idea 🤮) get the ArtiBear cover. It’s around half the price and better made.
Hey Mark, the original Yukon, like the other SOLO stove sizes, require a big bear hug on the fire pit and then a tip over and shake it out. The alternative is using a shop vac to suck out all of the ash. This is why the version 2.0 was created with a removable ash pan. This is especially helpful on the large Yukon size. Thanks for watching the video and your time sharing a question
Can you please tell if I can use the Yukon cast iron griddle on the solo stove? Since I already own the Yukon and thinking of getting the solo 2.0 and trying to find out if I can use my Yukon cast iron griddle on my solo. Please let me know.
Hi Brian, Thanks for taking the time to ask a question here. The SOLO 2.0 fire pits really did not change at all in terms of overall dimensions or layout. The only real changes were on the inside where they added a removable perforated plate as well as a removable ash pan for easier cleanout. Your existing cast iron griddle should work without problem on a Yukon 2.0. Hope you have a great week!! and enjoy the new fire pit.
Hi Roaming the Wild! Thanks for taking the time to ask a question. The Yukon is actually the largest of the SOLO stoves. Hope you are having a great week!
Bro, you've got $1000s of dollars of stoves, get yourself a $50 pair of heat resistant gloves so you aren't yolo'ing chunks of wood in and messing up your stove. That aside, looking forward to checking our your other videos.
Hey @myrealnamedoesntfit Thanks for getting us laughing! And looking out for our safety. Good stuff! Yeah, maybe we should sell a stove on Craigslist to fund the purchase of some safety gear. Have a great week!
Hi Emily. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and not only that but to leave a kind comment as well. Glad it was informative and hopefully helps you make better decisions. Hope you have a great week!
Hello Blt Well! Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment. So many factors go into how long a log fire will stay burning. What type of wood, how dry it is, what are the outside conditions, how much wood, etc, etc. The conclusion I have come to is that these are not miracle fire pits. They simply create a much more enjoyable experience sitting around a fire.
Hey grandmasbuttons, you're putting a smile on my face! Love a good sense of humor. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you enjoy a nice weekend.
Hey George, Thanks for such kind and generous words. Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment. Glad it was helpful for you. Have a great day!!
Hey Bella, thanks for taking the time to share a comment. One nice feature of using a wheelbarrow for a fire pit is that it is so easily movable--you definitely will gain some advantages in that regard. Hope you have a great week!!
@@gregthomas6961 I've found that soft wood is great for the starting for a bed of coals while hard wood is good for a nice slow burn that will still give the 2nd burn of oxygen that makes it smokeless
Hey Paticus, Thanks for the reply. Yes, that would be some epic burning deck video! Just some strategic precautions needed to keep it from happening though.
Hey M Crowley, not a bad idea to save a few bucks if you want to spend the time and have access to those items. Or grab an old inner drum of a washing machine. Won't quite provide the same look and you'll need to figure out how to get air flow coming in from the bottom and helping create a secondary burn to limit the smoke.
"On average, you will use 22% more firewood per hour with the Yukon." Per your article: "If you have one fire a week for 4 hours for 4 months out of the year, you’ll need approximately 2,800 lbs of wood to fuel the Yukon, vs. 1,235lbs for the Bonfire." That is 122% more wood, not 22% more. 22% more for a stove double the size makes no sense. Mind blowing not 1 person didn't instantly catch that mistake.
Hi chemgator64 Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to clarify on the mathematics. It's always good to get a second set of eyes and ears on the data. Hope you are having a great week!
Hey Swapmeet Sheriff. Thanks for checking out the video and sharing some thoughts. You are spot on with the assessment that you could craft one of these out of an old washing machine tub for far less than the purchase price.
You touched many of the points that people have questions on during this video. And several that they might not thought of yet. This is one of the best informative videos on a product that I've seen in quite a while. Thanks, Skillet
Hey 1990westfalia, We are glad our video could be so helpful and insightful for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and encouragement here in the comments. Hope you have a great day!!
I went with the Bonfire, riser, and heat deflector. I like the ability of the smaller Bonfire being portable if I want to take camping or to a friends/family house. I found a firewood place that can cut the standard wood size in half for and extra $25 (8-12 inches size). The smaller pieces work perfectly to place the wood next to the inside wall to get the double burn effect faster compared to longer pieces in the middle only.
Having the heat deflector is a must have for me if you have Bonfire and want to sit 6-12 people around the firepit at full burn. Another great thing about the heat deflector is you sit further away from the fire pit and you don't get that smoky smell on you compared to sitting closer.
I see this video is two years old and the refinement of the solo stove design has made some big improvements that address some of the concerns raised here in the video. The newer stoves have a removable bottom pan and ash tray for easier cleaning. They also make a heat deflector as an optional accessory now.
Hi @rw8680, Thanks for taking the time to watch and reply here. Yes, this video is a little older but still has tons of detailed info about the SOLO stoves that is hard to find elsewhere. We did make a video for the newer V2 which shows some of these upgrades you mention here. Again, thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope you have a great week!
I have both the Bonfire and the Ranger for different areas of my yard and uses. Love them both. The cleaning isn't really that much of a pain. Just roll it around the grass and let the ashes fall on the grass. It's good for the lawn PH and it only takes a minute. The Brio is nice but that thing is Uber heavy.
Hey Troy, Thanks for taking the time to share some additional insights. You are right about the Breeo--they are super nice, but because of the exceptional build quality and use of high end materials, they are heavy.
Thank you for this video! I ordered a canyon and was having a little remorse going so big. You helped to clear things up. I'm going with my canyon.
Great review, thank you!
We have the Bonfire and just love it! The fact that it can't really hold a standard piece of firewood is a problem since the longer firewood smokes quite a bit. I cut my firewood to fit, or just pick out smaller pieces from firewood I have delivered.
I also have a "Kindling Cracker", just a terrific accessory to get some smaller pieces to start all fires, but also will generally yield thos smaller pieces for the Bonfire. Highly recommended for you serious firepit lovers.
Ash emptying is not an issue for the Bonfire due to it's light weight...upside down and a couple of shakes and you're done. The Bonfire is pretty efficient compare to my brick firepit which is about 36" in diameter x 24" tall. I just emptied about five 5-gallon pails of ash from a summer's worth of fires. From about 20 fires in the Bonfire, I would guess I have less than 1/2 of one 5 gallon pail...Ash is just not an issue.
The heat under the Bonfire, even with the stand is to hoot for a deck, or on the grass. I purchased a 12" x 2" round stepping stone for a buffer. Looks like it was meant to be there, and performs perfectly.
Hey Jim, Thanks so much for taking the time to enjoy the video and also to share a number of great insights with everyone. It might be the time to come on board at Yardiac as a writer for us!
The point you make about the extremely limited amount of ash in the Bonfire is so true. These fire pits burn the wood so thoroughly that very little remains at the end. And it truly is not too difficult of a process to clean out.
As you can see in our newer video about the SOLO stove 2.0, it is definitely easier in the new version but most people can handle either one. ua-cam.com/video/qXbF_euvsB4/v-deo.html
Enjoy a nice weekend. Get a fire going and spend some time with family and friends.
Thanks again for your time.
I love the Yukon but I just don’t have enough space to store that amount of wood these eat up. My bonfire eats through so much wood it’s crazy, can’t imagine if I had the Yukon but I would love to own one one day once I hopefully upgrade to a larger space in the future
Hey Matthew. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to comment as well. The Yukon is for sure a beast! And burns a ton of wood. In the right context it would be a fantastic fire pit and produce some massive flames and warmth. The Bonfire is quite sufficient. Hope you're having a great week!
21.9% more wood haha dude that’s awesome you tested that. I was just looking for a size comparison. I’m gonna end up getting the bonfire for travel. Maybe the bigger one to stay at the house. Just subbed.
Hi Matt, Thanks for taking the time to comment and for subscribing. I find the Bonfire to be the perfect size. Unless you have a large group to keep warm or you have an easy and inexpensive source for wood, the Yukon just might be too much. We have some friends who live on 10 acres and have more trees than they know what to do with. For them, the Yukon would be a practical tool. Have a great weekend.
Good luck cleaning out the ashes - you have to turn it upside down.
yes, with the original solo stove you need to flip it upside down to dump out the ashes. The 2.0 version has a removable ash pan--you can see the difference in our Solo Stove 2.0 video. But with either of them they are relatively lightweight and not so bad to flip. The Yukon would definitely be more cumbersome.
@@lxmzhg it's 2024, use your head and a shop vac.Get out of the flintstones era bro!
This is an incredible overview. You nailed it. Thanks!
Hey Unknown User, thanks for taking the time to watch and also for sharing some encouraging words. Glad this little video could be of some help. Hope you have a fantastic week!
Such a great review, thank you! I just purchased a bonfire because it was on sale but I had really wanted the Yukon...or so I thought. I haven't opened my bonfire just yet but by the looks of this it seems i made the right choice going with the Bonfire. The Yukon looks MASSIVE
Hi maratmasry, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the review. I think you'll be super pleased with the Bonfire over the Yukon. It truly is the "goldilocks" size. Yes, the Yukon is massive, as you mention. I hope you enjoy your new fire pit. These are fantastic and make the fire pit experience so much better.
@@Yardiac1 Hey again, it seems Solostove has a 2.0 and I am guessing I have the first generation. Do you know if there is a major difference? I am still in the window to return but i most likely won't.
yes, there is now a 2.0. We have a new video up about it. The changes are relating to cleaning out the fire pit. there is a removable ash pan in the new version. It makes things easier for sure but just have to determine what that is worth to you and how necessary.
@@Yardiac1 got it. Thank you SO much for your prompt reply!! You've got a new sub!
You're great!! Appreciate it. Hope you are enjoying a nice week.
Great video. We have the bonfire and are happy with it. Yukon was a little too large for our needs!
Hey Spare Time. Thanks for your kind comments. Yes, the Bonfire from SOLO is what I primarily use and it is an ideal size for us. I don't need, nor want, to burn through a pile of wood in a night.
I’m still unsure between the 2 models. I’ve got a Bonfire that I have not yet used. I’m considering using a heat deflector for better heat directed toward ourselves when we sit around the pit. Doyou typically have maybe 8 folks around when using your Bonfire? If so, how is that experience? Do you feel the need to be with 3’ of the Bonfire or even feel the temptation for a deflector?
Excellent video.
You did an amazing job comparing these 2 Solo Stoves. Very informative and relevant information with lots of details.
Thank you!
Hey Marcos. Thanks for your kind words. Glad this was helpful.
Hey Marcos. Thanks so much for your generous comments!! So glad the review was helpful.
I’m so curious what caught your eye and distracted you momentarily, good job keeping focused!! 😂
Hi Pastor Madeline, Thanks for the encouraging word and for taking the time to share a comment here. Yes, plenty of distractions even when trying to make a video. I'm not sure what it was but when you're dealing with such an important topic as smokeless fire pits its always best to keep a laser focus. 😂 Have a great day!!
Great review, I think your channel is very underrated. Keep up the good work! Thank you.
Hi Dan, Really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment.
Excellent informative comparison review. I just purchased the Solo Bonfire 2.0 at CostCo for a better price than listed on Amazon. I was thinking about purchasing the Yukon. I have plenty of free wood. But, after viewing this excellent review, I'm looking forward to abandoning my open fire pit to this reduced (nothing is truly smoke free) stainless steel fire pit. I will buy a large circular concrete paver, and a fire proof mat, but most importantly, and cheaply a simple sheet of aluminum foil with the heat/IR radiation reflective surface positioned upward at the bottom of the Solo. If I can get a shiny piece of sheet of aluminum, I would rather use that. As I've viewed in some other fire stoves videos I'll buy a piece of corrugated aluminum shiny piece of sheet to pace it by the stove at the edge of my deck to reflect the heat/IR radiation back to guests on my deck.
That’s a pretty nice looking table and fairly informative video. Good stuff.
Hi Adam. Thanks for taking the time to watch and also to leave a comment. We appreciate your encouragement. Hope you're having a great week!
Have the Yukon, amazing pit
It is a beast. What an incredible fire it can produce. Have a great week!
Well done man, thanks from Brazil. I would like to have a fire pit but we dont have this culture here, so it's a pain to find information and buy stuff, im trying to learn and you helped me out
Thanks William. Glad this was helpful.
Thank you for doing such a great comparison video it was truly helpful to get a good sense of what the differences and which one is right for my family. The only thing I would’ve liked to have seen you include in the video is an example of how to clean it out.
Hey Denny. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. Glad this was helpful for you and hope you found the ideal fire pit for you and your family.
Awesome video man very in depth. I have been really eyeballing one of these solo stoves. I have fires and beers with my friends all the time and I think this would be awesome for that
Hey youandi06. Thanks for your encouraging comments! I think you'd love one of these. I know I enjoy sitting around a fire but have always disliked dealing with the smoke and trying to run from it. Hope you're able to enjoy one before long.
can you burn charcoal or wood pellets in the solo?
This was a great review and loaded with helpful info! Thanks!
Hey Robert, You are too kind!! Thanks for the encouraging words. And glad you found the video helpful.
very informative - this totally helps us decide to buy the bonfire or Yukon. thanks! keep up the great work.
Hey Chi Steam. Thanks for the encouragement. Glad this offered a bit of help in your process. Have a great day!!
Great video! Thanks for getting right down to business and the detailed experiments!
Hey Frank. Glad you liked the video and found it helpful. Thanks for sharing your kind remarks. Have great day!
where can I find link on surround table you showed & mentioned
Hi jchobby, Unfortunately we did not get all of that together so the link does not exist. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and hopefully there were a few helpful tidbits in there. Have a great week!
Thank you for such a thorough comparison!
Hey Brian, Thanks for your encouraging words. Really appreciate it! Glad it was helpful.
Dude this is an incredible video. Thank you
Great video brother! You mentioned in the vid that you also had some more ready made options for tables in Amazon links..... Can you post those? I couldn't seem to find a link
Hey Clay, you are right about the mention in the video but we are still struggling to find a good table option to surround the SOLO Stoves. We have even given some thought to creating our own.
Very helpful, thanks for the great information. Buying for a gift and needed all the tips.
So glad the video was helpful. And thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope the gift recipient loves the fire pit. Have a great week!
Nice video exactly what I was looking for.
Hey Nemesis Project. So glad our video was helpful. And thanks so much for taking the time to share the encouragement and leave a comment. Hope you have a great week!
I did not think of the firewood usage between the bonfire and Yukon.
I think that alone is going to have me lean towards the bonfire.
These smokeless fire pits can definitely burn through some wood, especially the larger sizes.
Any comments about the Burly line? The Gather looks great, and the cleanup seems much better than the Solo’s.
I buy wood chunks for my Ranger. Easily lights. Burns efficiently. And easy to keep the fire going. Just toss it in.
Hey Ivan80, Thanks for taking the time to share some helpful insights. The wood chunks sound like a great idea for the Ranger. We like to drop by our local millwork shop and pick up their scrap cut-offs which are kiln dried and burn very easily. Same idea. Hope you have a great week!
Thank you for going into so much depth!
Hey bluettr250, So glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Thanks for the video! What would you recommend as a heat deflector for solo stove bonfire?
Hey Kexin, Thanks for your kind words and glad it was helpful. I am quite a bit late in responding but you can get the SOLO branded deflector on Amazon at amzn.to/3aSDgjK or they have other non-branded options but those would require a means to get it to stand above the fire. You can visit the yardiac site at yardiac.com/solo-stove-bonfire-vs-yukon/ where we share about a non-branded deflector.
best review ever ! Thank you for this video :D !
Thanks @FrenchyBoss!! Really appreciate the kind words and encouragement. Glad the video was helpful
Hope you have a great week!
Breeo work same way in regards to getting a deflector? That is my only hesitation. Have to stand right next to these to really get the warmth...
Hey Peter, Hope you're having a great weekend. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to post a question. Yes, in terms of heat output, in general, and directional heat output specifically, the Breeo is very much similar to the SOLO stoves. I find that if you have a raging fire it will project heat outward to close to 6 ft. Otherwise, a heat deflector will be quite helpful with either one.
@@Yardiac1 breeo is what I have been looking at. Do they make a heat reflective unit or options out there to compete with solo?
I have the Bonfire. Cleaning isn’t that bad… if you have a good shop vac and (I mean this respectfully) please don’t roll it around. I start first with keeping all the coals nice and close because it burns hotter and creates a much finer ash and that means that more comes out when you shop vac (even from the ash pan) after I shop vac it. I use the leaf blower and blow out and knock around some the stubborn ashes. Then a quick shop vac again. Works great for me and I do it every time I use it (also get a cover because water in there is going to mix with the ash.Then pack and harden) so it’s more of a thorough maintenance than cleaning. Also this is a great product but accessories are way overpriced so instead of the Solo Stove cover or what they call a shelter (lol what a clever marketing idea 🤮) get the ArtiBear cover. It’s around half the price and better made.
Thanks Jimmy for this additional information you've added here. Hopefully some others will find it helpful as well.
I’m i missing something I have the Yukon and can’t figure out how to clean out the bottom when ash adds up…
Hey Mark, the original Yukon, like the other SOLO stove sizes, require a big bear hug on the fire pit and then a tip over and shake it out. The alternative is using a shop vac to suck out all of the ash.
This is why the version 2.0 was created with a removable ash pan. This is especially helpful on the large Yukon size.
Thanks for watching the video and your time sharing a question
I was an Air Force Master instructor for 10 years. You, sir, know how to give an awesome presentation. A+.
Can you please tell if I can use the Yukon cast iron griddle on the solo stove? Since I already own the Yukon and thinking of getting the solo 2.0 and trying to find out if I can use my Yukon cast iron griddle on my solo.
Please let me know.
Hi Brian, Thanks for taking the time to ask a question here. The SOLO 2.0 fire pits really did not change at all in terms of overall dimensions or layout. The only real changes were on the inside where they added a removable perforated plate as well as a removable ash pan for easier cleanout. Your existing cast iron griddle should work without problem on a Yukon 2.0. Hope you have a great week!! and enjoy the new fire pit.
Thanks for the breakdown and insights! Very well done.
Hey Collin, I appreciate the kind comments. Glad you found the video helpful. Have a great day!!
Great presentation
Great job with the video. This was super helpful!!
Good comparison
Thanks again
literally waiting on my Yukon to arrive. Of course it's gonna rain this weekend.
That's the worst!!
Isn’t it the Yukon is the smaller solo stove? 🤔
Hi Roaming the Wild! Thanks for taking the time to ask a question. The Yukon is actually the largest of the SOLO stoves. Hope you are having a great week!
@@Yardiac1 I have a Yukon 30” solo stove with grill it’s awesomely amazing! Have a good week. Thnx for your response.
@@roamingthewild3825 You are welcome! These are great fire pits. Keep enjoying!
is the carrying bag waterproof?
Hi sweepernutt. I would not say the bag is waterproof. It is more like water resistant.
I think it's Condensationfrom the rain storm we had. Thanks for responding.
@@sweepernutt that would make sense. Have a great day!!
@@Yardiac1 thank you You, do the same.
Dude... great review and very insightful. Thanks!
Hey FNMCaffeine, thanks for the kind and generous words! Glad the review was helpful.
Bro, you've got $1000s of dollars of stoves, get yourself a $50 pair of heat resistant gloves so you aren't yolo'ing chunks of wood in and messing up your stove. That aside, looking forward to checking our your other videos.
Hey @myrealnamedoesntfit
Thanks for getting us laughing! And looking out for our safety. Good stuff!
Yeah, maybe we should sell a stove on Craigslist to fund the purchase of some safety gear.
Have a great week!
Can you place it on concrete with the stand without damage?
If you want to play it safe I would recommend an ember mat. Like this one: geni.us/M1Zz3s8
Nice video. Love the details.
thank you! very informative!!
Hi Emily.
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and not only that but to leave a kind comment as well. Glad it was informative and hopefully helps you make better decisions.
Hope you have a great week!
Links are dead
Thanks man great video
Hi Dakota, Thanks for the encouragement! Glad it was helpful.
Hello! How long would the log fire stay on there?
Hello Blt Well! Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment. So many factors go into how long a log fire will stay burning. What type of wood, how dry it is, what are the outside conditions, how much wood, etc, etc. The conclusion I have come to is that these are not miracle fire pits. They simply create a much more enjoyable experience sitting around a fire.
I wanted to buy one...but you've got all of them
Hey grandmasbuttons, you're putting a smile on my face! Love a good sense of humor. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you enjoy a nice weekend.
@@Yardiac1 Thanks for the great videos!
Good video, thank you
Thanks for taking the time to watch and to leave a comment. Hope you have a great week and maybe even get to enjoy a nice fire!
Nice thorough review. Liked and subscribed for more.
Hi G2 The-R. Thanks for taking the time to watch the review and to comment. I really appreciate it. And I'm glad it was helpful.
Thanks for the information.
Hi Lei. Thanks for the encouragement and kind words. Have a great day!
Excellent. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
21.9% more wood per burn. Damn, I thought it would've been more like 22%.
Hey JB. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Not everyone catches that level of detail.
Great video, lots of good info thanks!
Hi Chuck, Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad the video was helpful and thanks for the kind words.
Best explanation I ever watched
You should do this for all you tubers
Hey George, Thanks for such kind and generous words. Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment. Glad it was helpful for you. Have a great day!!
Thanks for sharing!
You bet!! Thanks Lawrence.
Great info, thanks for sharing!
Hi Clay, Glad this was helpful. Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging words!
i will just get me some wheel barrels and ill be fine with it
Hey Bella, thanks for taking the time to share a comment. One nice feature of using a wheelbarrow for a fire pit is that it is so easily movable--you definitely will gain some advantages in that regard. Hope you have a great week!!
excellent information thank you
Hi Danial, Thanks for your comments. It's super encouraging to hear from people about the video. Glad it was helpful.
I have ranger and it eats pallets 😂
Hi treadmenot, keep burning through those pallets. Good work. Keep it up!
Have my like & sub! great review. informed my decision!
Hey Morgan. Glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks for taking the time to comment as well as subscribing. Hope you have a great week!!
Hard wood is better wood to use in solo stoves.
Agree with you. Hard wood burns really well.
@@gregthomas6961 I've found that soft wood is great for the starting for a bed of coals while hard wood is good for a nice slow burn that will still give the 2nd burn of oxygen that makes it smokeless
Hey @Tygeron31. Thanks for watching and sharing some comments. You are right, hardwoods are definitely the best wood to use.
@@Yardiac1 I actually was doing research before I bought my own Solo Stove Bonfire. This was one of the videos I watched to do that.
Great video
Hey Andrew, You are too kind! Thanks for the encouragement. Hope you have a great day!
Science says convection travels up and radiation travels in all directions.
Hi Alex, Thanks for taking the time to watch and to share some insights for us all. Hope your week is getting off to a great start!
Be sure to put it on a wood deck and be extra sure to get video when it sets your deck on fire!
Hey Paticus, Thanks for the reply. Yes, that would be some epic burning deck video! Just some strategic precautions needed to keep it from happening though.
i think i'll go out & cut a oil drum in half & add rocks for free
Hey M Crowley, not a bad idea to save a few bucks if you want to spend the time and have access to those items. Or grab an old inner drum of a washing machine. Won't quite provide the same look and you'll need to figure out how to get air flow coming in from the bottom and helping create a secondary burn to limit the smoke.
"On average, you will use 22% more firewood per hour with the Yukon."
Per your article:
"If you have one fire a week for 4 hours for 4 months out of the year, you’ll need approximately 2,800 lbs of wood to fuel the Yukon, vs. 1,235lbs for the Bonfire."
That is 122% more wood, not 22% more. 22% more for a stove double the size makes no sense. Mind blowing not 1 person didn't instantly catch that mistake.
Hi chemgator64
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to clarify on the mathematics. It's always good to get a second set of eyes and ears on the data.
Hope you are having a great week!
When I first saw this video I didn't think the math was correct, however I didn't take a closer look at it. Thanks for posting this comment.
Waste of $. Make one for under $10 out of a washing machine!
Hey Swapmeet Sheriff. Thanks for checking out the video and sharing some thoughts. You are spot on with the assessment that you could craft one of these out of an old washing machine tub for far less than the purchase price.
The Solo is made in CHINA! The Breeo is made in the US, and is better and more strongly constructed.
My choice is Breeo. God bless the USA!
Wow that’s disappointing. Thank you for mentioning this
big woop
@@whitexeno probably made by Uighurs in C C P internment camps. Labor provided by Xho Beijdin’s comrades’ slaves.
@@sidneezingara1976 lmao your right every product in China is made from slave labor
@@whitexeno you’re right. Eventually things will be made in the USSA, China -West, formally know as US of A
damn bra, an oriental dude with a Indiana accent (y)
Too much of your face on video. I came here to see bonfire... 🤨
Really? Later captain negative!
Hey Vito. That's the beauty of UA-cam. So many options to watch. Find the channel you like and run with it.