@@Meibeon well.. not everything, but there are good brands, definitely. I think the main reason is because winter here is massive, so gear must work well :)
I'm using the savotta happy stove since a couple of years now and i'm very happy about it. Works very well and it's great to use when stealtht camping or in areas where an open fire is forbidden.
I think there stoves are good, I almost got the happy stove but ended up buying the Honey Stove instead. You would like like it is is unique and multi fuel options. It is really good quality.
Looking at the assembly slots, it appears that the front, side and back pieces are vertically symmetrical; which would make assembly even easier since there's no "top" or "bottom", "inside" or "outside" orientation.
I have got the Rocuboid, by Onetigris. The new one, with the robot face. It is a bit cheaper, good quality and very sinilar. One thing I find better with the Rocuboid, is the plate with holes, that comes additionally. Venting of the fire comes from between the two plates and is very effective, while still having an ash catcher on the bottom. The big plus with this, is the possibility to use it with my Trangia burner, while it is very sturdy. Just put the top plate up, and the distance of the burner to the pot is perfect.
@TheOutdoorGearReview Luke, can you do a few "Glamping" With the Family Reviews, of items a glamourous camper would take with them while car camping. So weight isn't too much issue. Large Tents, beddings, and chairs, stoves, tables and chairs, etc.. Japanese Gear preferred for Glamping Camping!!
Got a couple of cheap lixada ones for past 2 yrs used lots work good for me. Multi fuel. Sticks,wood,wood pellets and charcoal. And small stove has a meths burner bowl that is good for quick brew up.
I love Savotta!!! I have their Jakarta backpack that I had to order through a store in Canada. I tried the website and of course they would not ship it here to Commiefornia. Ugh.
Sorry, but you lost me at $44. lol I don't mind paying for quality, but in this case these are too cheap and easy to produce to be asking that kind of money for. Just my two cents.
Varustelekas särmä wood stove is very similar. Might even come from same factory. 1/2 price, but does not include that puoch. Varusteleka warns to order their product to u.s. while its not officialy approwed there.
Seconded - I have both Varusteleka versions, the old and the newer one. The only real differences compared to the Savotta one are that the Varusteleka version is made out of slightly thicker sheet metal, meaning that it weighs a bit more, and that it doesn’t come with any kind of a sheath. Also less grumpy. :D
Hi Luke, Watched the video on the backpack from decathlon which was great. I know you like stoves so have a look at decathlon's Wood stove MH 500. Will certainly give plenty to talk about pros and cons. I have not used it myself, just came across it browsing their store products.
For those interested in twig stoves, boiling water is fun, but it is not a great test. All twig will stoves do that. The real test comes down to cooking. Can it sustain a fire long enough to cook a full meal? Can it produce enough heat the whole time? How versatile is it? How packable is it? How strong/sturdy is it? If you're interested in cooking, I highly recommend the Firebox Stove. It's fantastic. If you're just boiling water, a gas canister stove is a far better option (in my silly, old man opinion). Much cleaner and easier. The soot and mess of a twig stove isn't always worth it :) Have fun, and God bless!
I absolutely love the grumpy stove. When I lived in Finland I got introduced to the brand Savotta. I really like it. All the stuff that I have tried from them is durable and the price is right. Now that I am back to Iceland where there are almost no trees and you are not allowed to use this kind of stove here I haven't used it for a while. As you said it is not only a novelty and fun to have a character on the stove it is also a really good stove. Would recommend. Fun fact, Savotta manufactured all the gear for the finnish army which is why many finns are really familiar with this brand.
I love the idea behind these! Definitely a great brand. I'm more into the folding style personally. Idk if anyone has done it, but I'd like to see one with with a small angled piece for the front that makes it gravity fed.
Agreed. Since I bought a folding version of a twig stove with a plate for a alcohol burner, I would never bother with those fiddly bits and pieces. Amazon for $30. 3 years and going strong. My wife loves hers for fast and easy setup.
Luke👍👍 Honest review, thanks for showing the Savotta stove. Savotta does make some quality gear for a reasonable price. Never used a stove like this, maybe time to try one. S&H Enjoy!
Where in the Lixada review did you mention it doesn’t boil water well due to poor design? I purchased the Lixada after your review, don’t remember you saying that.. EDIT: Nevermind! I watched the Large Lixada Stove video and not the other one.
I love how the "grumpy" mouth spews out flames...hilarious! Fourty-four dollars is a borderline negative but the personality is very positive. Great review, Luke! I am a proponent for Savotta gear and I use them without fear of letdown or failure. Some of the products have the Sarma name but is sold by Savotta of Suomi, Finland. The cost of shipping from Finland is only 10 bucks which is incredible. I love my hinged Lixada stove, so easy to assemble and can be used with a trangia as well. I also love the Firebox with accessories that if you are one who loves to prepare more substantial meals, beyond boiling water for a dehydrated meal, is an excellent stove. However, for a quick and easy meal and/or a cup of coffee, you can't beat an inexpensive BRS gas stove ($17 on Amazon). Mine is almost four years old and works like a charm.
Like many others I love my Firebox sto e and I have only cooked on it twice. A little pricier than the one reviewed here, but a a very well thought out easy to use design.
Savotta make good stuff. Perhaps the extra paid for high quality home-grown equipment (Finland and Estonia) helps those workers making the equipment in earning a decent wage and cuts out the 'Sweat Shops' from the East.
OK! Money buys better quality. The fireproof ground pad sounds fine! Maybe I'm WOLFPACK..since I am subscribed and generally agree with the reviews. I do own a Savotta pack and it works 'well enough' for me. I CAN see how this system locks better than Lixada. (The 'click' when parts are interlocked converys the difference.)
I am sure this oven works well, this Company produce only qualitystuff. Suggestion for next twigoven: Lixada and other brands produce ovenstående similar to toaks, but are cheaper. Have a litteratur one, and I am impressed what the little oven can do, and that it can be put togheter several ways.
I was hoping to get a review on this stoves here, run about 27 bucks on amazon. Odoland Camping Stove Wood Burning Camp Stove, Portable Foldable Lightweight Stainless Steel Backpacking Stove for Outdoor Hiking Backpacking Survival Picnic and BBQ Iv had it for a while and i think its a way better stove than the tiny wood ones, you can do just about anything in it, charcoal, wood, or even alcohol.
I have the Lixada Wood Burning Camp Stoves Folding Stainless Steel Backpacking Stove Mini BBQ Grill with Carry Bag for Backpacking Hiking Camping Cooking its nothing amazing but I love using it
Don't buy anything savotta!! I'm giving you a fair warning...I'm buying it all once you get anything from Varusteleka you'll be addicted and spend half your check every week
Two valid topics completely missed out. No mention about the fact that it is one dimensional ie wood only.... No mention of using a Trangia alcohol burner with this? Also... No duscussion re warping. Did it warp? Thanks
I didn't have the same difficulty you had getting that Lixada stove, I could boil water no problem but you have to start with very small twigs and build up. But overall you're right... Its a crappy stove really.
No spring hinges? That’s just an accident waiting to happen. One accidental kick or drop and it’s useless. Plus if you are unlucky and you’re working in low light conditions you’ll lose some of that.
i've bought same the Lixada Large steel wood stove from aliexpress and i'm satisfied - reliable and very fast just for 14$ 1 liter of water is boiling in 3-4 minutes from snow
Bit late for a review for me, but I’ve just bought something I’ve been looking at for almost a year, I’ve just picked up a Kelly kettle. Technically a kettle, but if you get the kit it has both a hobo stove and a pot support which fits in the top. Comes in 3 sizes, so depends if your hiking or overlanding, I personally bought the largest one. I think you would love it for car camping and trips to lone wolf
So what are your thoughts in comparing the Happy, Grumpy and Big Bad stoves? Happy to spend the money to buy quality and have a Solo Stove but want something that will actually provide fire not just cooking ability
My opinion to crumpy Sahara stove I think because of its opining and the fire coming in every way it's some dangerouse to some one not used to so much free out of it. And the hands can burn.thznks🖐️🙏
If you apply a liberal coats of washing up liquid to the outside of your pot it will make it a lot easier to clean when you return home , I have done this for years I use a bush box XL
I have a 12 Survivors folding xtove which I have so far used at home to cook out on my deck during power outages or just for a quick grill. I have also used it as a windscreen for my homemade alcohol stove
I like it! I am waiting on my bushbuddy. Please check out the bush cooker stoves from four dog. They are expensive but it is a gasifier with a a bottom that creates a cyclone. Super efficient and made from titanium. I believe they are made in the US also. I would have one but before I found it I already ordered my bushbuddy
Hi Luke. Great channel. I recently stumbled on a couple of "stoves" on amazon that while I believe would be too big/heavy for hiking or backpacking might be good for overland or car camping. Both can be found by multiple sellers. First is the galmaxs7 wood stove. 11.49"w x 11.81"t x 7.16"d. Weight 2 pounds Next is the and one eziigo. This style can be found in small 5.9" wide x 8.3" tall weighing 1.9 pounds or large 7.8" wide x 10.6"tall weighing 5.5 pounds. Both types are stainless and can be found for under 50 bucks.
Hi Luke! Again great review. Hard to go wrong with Savotta products! BTW, have you heard about Bushcraft Essentials Bushbox LF or XL wood stoves? Expensive AF but still maybe something worth checking out.
Another highly appreciated review, many thanks. Have you ever considered testing the foldable (they are not sticked together) stoves from Bushcraft-Essentials". They're called "Bushbox" and either made of stainless steel or titanrium. Pricy, but great engineered. All the best for you and your family im 2021.
Good stove, I was looking at them last year and have recommended them to my friends. But I purchased a Firebox G2 Titanium stove and am very pleasedwithit'squality and performance.
I use a Solo Lite which I really like along with the 900mL pot. Other than heating water, I use the two to cook some trail popcorn, nice treat. Love your reviews, keep up the good work. Pros and Cons, Loads of pros from What's good and not, plus entertaining. Only one major con, You review something new or really cool, I want it. Don't need it, you just make it to cool. Oh Well, keep them coming.
