I also have the Mesa XL. I bought it with the kit because I gatered some Information first and came to the conclusion it was nessesary. A few weeks later I bought the heat deflector. I did not use it yet but it looks great. Today I bought a cooking fire ring. It looks more windproof than your Ninja star. Inhope to share some video’s soon. Thank you for yours.
Ah, cool! It's nice to see you're motivated about making a video. I had fun making this one. 😃 I saw the heat deflector, but I wasn't sure if that was actually usable or just a gimmick. I just glanced at it while looking at other accessories, so I don't know if it works. Hopefully it works out for you. I didn't feel cold while making this video, but it was a warmer day than usual. The jacket I was wearing is pretty light. Although, I'm not sure if wind across the top is the only problem. I think the wind was going underneath the Solo Stove too. Also, I saw the circular cooking tops, but I liked the stability of the ninja blades. It has a wide reach. So, you might have to be extra careful with what you place on top.
I'm a technologist, so naturally I like the indoors. But, I also can enjoy outdoor activities too. Unfortunately, with all the talk of cyber attacks, CMEs, EMPs, and straight up terrorism, what if peacefully staying indoors is no longer an option? In an instant one could be without grid power and Internet connectivity. And that's one of the lessons I learned while making this video - survival skills takes practice. It seems obvious, but I experienced it for myself. Also, it speaks to the importance of preparedness - which is why this video is on the Tech Security & Preparedness playlist. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MkCO5WV0iYs.html If you analyze the biggest mistakes made in this video, it resulted from a lack of knowledge / experience and a lack of supplies. That's the essence of prepping. It's gaining that info and materials, in the event that disaster strikes. …and I can play Crossy Road outside… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lgmOefCVvQk.html 😄
Heh, that's cool. 😎 I am a bit on edge though. During the last presidential election season, things got pretty screwed up. After a rough few years, things are settling down. So hopefully 2024 isn't a crazy year. 😄
If the person you'll be giving this lives in a rural area then it is a great gift. But if they live in an urban area or suburb, it will depend on the preference of the person.
It definitely depends on the person. If they don't like fire, don't like to barbecue, or have no space to use it, then a Solo Stove is not such a great gift idea. I've been enjoying it though. Wow, I made such a tasty burger with it recently. 🍔😋
At 1:25 I show a picture of the “Starter Pack” from Solo Stove. As comparison, Solo Stove Fire Pit Starters on Amazon (I couldn't find the Starter Packs) are $15 for 16 little squares. That seems too expensive. Before making this video I looked around for cheaper kindling, but that was also kinda expensive. This was the last video in the series, so I didn't want to delay it looking for cheaper alternatives. I'm happy I was able to get the fire started with just two lighters. 🙂
Wow! Cool! There are windscreens… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YG3q3BUCK9E.html It looks like there's a Solo Stove Windscreen for $20 on Amazon, so not even that expensive for a Solo Stove accessory. Although, I'm not sure if it's tall enough for the Mesa XL. The listing says the windscreen has a height of 9.5 inches, which seems a little short.
