Solo Stove, Watch Before You Buy! 

Thanks for watching!

David, first of all thank you for posting this comment! I am certain anyone that reads it will appreciate your experiences and commentary. Like you, I purchased a stove (the Ali-Express) knowing full well it was Chinese made. I did so in the hopes ( I believe they were successful) to inform my viewers as well as myself of the information I received. If anyone feels I am a hypocrite for doing so, so be it. I could not produce the video any other way and feel as though I honored my viewers. I felt an obligation to correct or amend my Solo Stove review video. I am a huge fan of UK made wild camping, bushcrafting, and military surplus products! Unfortunately, shipping costs prevent me purchasing as many items as I desire. I have watched one American Manufacturing Icon after another be purchased by "foreign" investors. I can't think of a single instance that the purchase improved (or even maintained for that matter) the quality of goods nor service. Buy Local, Buy Nationally, and Support Cottage Industries as much as humanly possible. If we all made it a point to do this we would be in a much better place economically and ethically. Thank You Again David! Cheers!

Thank You Gean! Honesty is very important to me. To be honest and to receive honesty. We live in a world of lies and little integrity from the top of our (so-called) leadership to the average person. It exhausts me at times. I'm human and make mistakes, if I find out I'm wrong, I am out of sorts until I correct myself. That kind of thing really bothers me. Thanks again, I really appreciate it!

Thank You Very Much! I'm afraid I've lost a few subscribers for my honesty, but I felt I needed to do this. I have no regrets. It is what it is...

@@boonedockery7220 A man’s most valuable possession is his honor, his integrity, without it he is worthless to everyone, with it he is a hero to all who witness.

Thank you very much! I will be purchasing a Bush Buddy Stove as soon as I can so, this discussion will continue in future videos! You, have a great and safe day as well!😀👍

Thank You Very Much Jasper!!!! Thank you for your part in this video! Your Comments Were As Valuable As They Were Educational! I commend you on your stand and values concerning your views and support of the West! Individually, we can make a difference globally! Thank you again for your comments and support! They are appreciated, valued, and respected!

Thank You Bradley!

Thank you very much! I like the Emberlit Stove a lot! Incredibly versatile! I used my firebox stove exclusively from late last Fall through early Spring of this year. It's on the heavy side but it was well worth the weight for the versatility and efficiency. I deeply appreciate your comment and from what you wrote, I can tell we are on the same sheet of music on these issues! Have a Fantastic Day!

Thank you Don! I appreciate it!

Thank you Jason, This was a very challenging video for me to do. The Solo Stove review video I did was prior to learning all I did the china connection, bushbuddy and everything else that I presented in this video. I still don't know if I did it well enough. My intention was to provide all the factual information I had to the view in order for them to make the best educated decision they could. I still have not been able to order my Bush Buddy yet. I certainly hope that you enjoy yours when you receive it. Have a great day and Happy Thanks giving Jason!

I was on the Bush Buddy website. Their Titanium pot is made in China. Plus, they have a lead time of 34 weeks to fulfill your order. I guess if you want to wait…

@@IP0Monsturd May take a while to get but they will fulfill there orders. The stove itself is made in USA. I have both the Bush buddy and Solo Stove (was gifted it).

@@jasonp.9046 perhaps, but I was looking to get a camp stove in the near future. Not in a year and a half.

@@IP0Monsturd In that case there are several on Amazon that should work great.

David, you have no idea how much this comment meant to me. I have received a lot of grief over this video, however, I stand by it. I still have not purchased my Bushbuddy (for multiple reasons). When I do, and I will. There will be another video in this series after I have a few months of using it. Thank you David for your insight on this topic! I hope that everyone that watches this video reads it! Blessings my friend!

Bravo! Well said and I agree completely!!!! Be well and blessings be upon you!

Awesome! I looked at your channel to see if you've posted a DIY for the stoves. I am disappointed to see you haven't☹

Thank you!👍

Thanks for sharing this!

Ben, the wood gasification stoves generate a lot of intense heat! Solo, has decreased their metal gauge since they first started producing there sets. I am fortunate that I purchased mine years ago. My pots are quite robust. If this is a serious concern you might want to search for a similar sized pot of a heavier gauge steel to replace it with, if it exists.

I agree and Thank You!

Randall, This was a very difficult video to make and a subject to broach. I know I probably could have done a few things differently to clarify my viewpoints and concerns. It is what it is now..... I will be ordering a bushbuddy stove and put it through it's paces just like everything I buy. Eventually there will be a review. I had been sitting on the information I had received for a while. I did the research I felt was pertinent and ordered the stove from Ali-Express. When I had everything I felt was necessary I shot the video. I felt obligated to share all the information I had as soon as I could, however waiting several more months to save for and to order a Bush Buddy was not acceptable. If after watching this someone feels they still want to drop the coin on a Solo Stove, it's on them. Thank you so much for your excellent comment! Blessings my friend!

@@boonedockery7220 I to ordered up the cheaper version (bonfire) from ali-express,it was only 23 bucks and some change....so why not? Eventually i (like you) will save up enough to order a bushbuddy & the nesting pot. I support the good ole USA and the fact that time and the effort that goes into a handmade item,from experience is well worth the money spent. Blessings your way as well,appreciate the reply.

@@randallteal6408 No doubt about it! I genuinely enjoy using the Ali Express and Solo Stove, But I Am Really Looking Forward To Getting My Bushbuddy!!!

After 34 weeks of waiting, I got notified today my Bush buddy is on the way ! I have a lot of wood burning stoves that I enjoy, but have always wanted a Bush buddy . The website clearly stated at the time of my order that it would take a while. That was OK with me. I’m aware of solo stove, but wanted to not invest in an overseas company if I didn’t need to. Which is difficult. I try to support small cottage companies any time I can. I’m looking forward to using the Bush buddy and will do a follow up video in the future, cheers

lol I just saw your video about it before this one. Ive had mine for about 5 years now. Its my go to stove. I havent been out in a while now though, and was getting some inspiration to get out somewhere. I did use it at the house the other day. OG Bushbuddy FTW!

Yup, I found that out as well... I'm done with being a one man consumer advisory board. Every Customer For Themselves...

I know in the future, I will research everything I review much more thoroughly. I'll be honest with you, Folks like you posting your comments have doubled my knowledge in everything I do! Thank you for contributing to my education! Blessings!

Same here!

Yes James it is...... I'll be ordering a Bush Buddy soon and will try them all out together....... I suspect all the stoves will perform well, however, we will ALL see..... I'm very anxious to compare the fit and finish of the stoves.

Thank you Joshua. Had I been able to purchase the original, I most certainly would have and would have included it in the video. This video, has been my greatest failure with the channel. I should have never published it without having ALL the stoves in hand. Perhaps in time I can have all the stoves and shoot another video and delete this one. Thank you again for your comment. It is deeply appreciated.

Thank you Joshua! I've caught a good bit of heat over this video. Perhaps it wasn't as well thought out as I planned. Regardless, I stand by it. Bush Buddy should be the first choice for anyone wishing to acquire a wild camping wood gasification stove. Have a blessed and wonderful weekend my friend!

I am not, but I will certainly google it as soon as I post this reply!

Very cool! It's on sale now too! Might have to put it on my Christmas list! Thanks for sharing this info!

I apologize for the delay in replying. Life has be quite chaotic as of late! Thank you for this comment! I am certain that you'll be able to make a real cracker jack of a stove. I have seen several DIY wood gasification stoves that work every bit as well as Solo's products at a fraction of the cost! Have a great day!

Yep, a little mistake, BIG repercussions....

I'll send the link as it appears on my computer. The price is just a little higher than when I purchased mine, but it's still very inexpensive compared to the others I discussed on the video. I am very curious as to the profit margins of the Solo Stove products compared to the Ali-Express stove. Thank you for your knee well wishes. It's frustrating but I still have many blessings to be thankful for! www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001896021963.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.3179742953qH2H&algo_pvid=80318dc8-d22e-4166-bb7f-e8ce66f0eb89&algo_expid=80318dc8-d22e-4166-bb7f-e8ce66f0eb89-3&btsid=0bb0622f16232671784367875ef909&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

@@boonedockery7220 tyty much appreciated, and as you know some of where my position is right now i got to look at all the little things and enjoy the hell out of them right now because they seem a lot bigger lol. Besides as we get older our ole bodies do tend to trip us up a wee bit, but we just move a lil slower which gives us some time to smell the bacon frying and then enjoy the taste lol... Much love to the fam and i hope that grand wain is doin good too.. ttyl Kyle

@@justpain365 Thank You Kyle! Love and blessings to you and yours Brother!

Thank you VERY MUCH for that information!

Can you point a link to that info? Made in the U.S.A. In Tok, Alaska.

The BushBuddy Stove is made in Alaska. The new titanium pot is made for BB in China. Stove- US, Pot-China. I just looked 10 minutes before this post.

This was a follow-up video to my formal Solo Stove review. After learning everything I covered in this video, I felt I had to through it all out there, so the viewers could make a much more informed purchasing decision, should the wish to purchase a wood gasification stove. The video is awkward and not very well clear in relaying the myriad of thoughts in my mind. It is what it is, I just hope that in some way it will help viewers to make the best decision for them in purchasing. Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

@@boonedockery7220 I appreciate your honesty. I wish you a great day too.

Hey, everything else aside, it's a good stove. I have learned the hard way (I made A LOT of mistakes) that I have to do a lot of extra research before I purchase anything anymore and especially endorse anything. I won't detract anything I said in my first Solo Stove video. The stove is a great stove. I wish I would have know what I know now before I purchased either of the stoves I did. However, I didn't... I won't stop using a solid piece of kit just because of it's back story that I was ignorant to at the time I purchased it. Enjoy using that stove. If any of the things I talked about in the video are important considerations for you, in the future, just do a little more research and ask a lot more questions before you buy. Have a truly blessed day!

It's a Canon TR-1 Rebel.

Sorry for the delay in commenting, since the channel blew up my two to three comments a day jumped to hundreds. I can't keep up with it. I'd be interested in hearing your ideas. I have a list as long as my arm with things I know I need to do, however i lack the time to implement most of them. As of now it's a struggle to produce any content weekly, let alone quality content. My email address is boonedockery1750@gmail.com

@@boonedockery7220 thanks for the reply 🇺🇸

@@ensporium8857 Absolutely!

Chris, I can't wait to find out for myself! I'm ordering a Bush Buddy to compare ALL of them. It appears I opened a can of worms with this video and I will see it through to its completion. It'll just take a little time. The 3 stoves I have all work very well and appear to be well made. Time will tell. I was not pleased with the poor welding of the 900ml Solo Stove cook pot. Especially for the price! Just out of curiosity, do you own both stoves (Solo and Bush Buddy)? Have a great day and thanks for sharing!

@@boonedockery7220 No mate, I have borrowed both stoves though. I am currently using a Honey Stove from backpackinglight.co.uk., although I often take a Trangia burner just in case.

In what way ?

David, a lot of footage was deleted! Believe me, I am very well aware of the reality and the roll the world has played in making China THE Global Manufacturer. When Dave Canterbury first sought manufacturers to produce products for his Pathfinder products, he literally could not find an American company that would produce the number he could afford to purchase. Additionally, even if he could afford to purchase the minimum quantity necessary, the individual purchase price placed it far out of reach for most consumers. I know Dave has received a lot of flak for his decision to use Chinese manufacturers, but he agonized over it for a long time. When the decision was made, he priced the items he sells with a very small profit margin per item. Solo Stove's profit margin has to be enormous if the Ali-Express "Bonfire" stove can be used as a comparison. Folks can criticize and insult me for the method I used and attitude I possessed in the production of this video. I can accept that. However, I had to put the record as strait as I could, as soon as I could so those that view my video can make a factual and well informed decision. I will always be honest based on the facts as I know them and I will always admit I am wrong should facts prove me so. God Bless David!

Well Said! Thank You!

? Clarify please?

If I can purchase a Chinese Manufactured copy of the "Bush Buddy" stove from Ali-Express for $10.00 U.S. and Solo Stove is selling Basically the same Chinese Manufactured copy of the "Bush Buddy" stove for $90.00, that tells me that Solo Stove is really "sticking it to" the consumer. Chinese manufacturing is far less expensive due to many factors. Human rights, environmental protection policies, Prevailing Wage, Employee Benefits, Taxation, and Licensing are a few of these factors and as a result U.S. manufacturers (actually most western nations) charge more for a product because it costs much more to manufacture it. The consumer expects to pay higher prices for U.S. made products Not Because They Are Superior, but because it costs more to manufacture anything in the U.S. . The Ali-Express stove has proven that the Chinese Manufactured Stove can be made and sold at a good profit. Hence "The Chinese Made Price". Solo Stove, has priced their Chinese Made Stove at basically the "Bush Buddy" U.S. Manufactured Price. Ultimately, it's the consumer that decides for themselves what a fair price is for them. Knowing how expensive it is to manufacture products in the United States, I felt that Solo Stoves Sale Prices were fair. Because I thought solo Stoves Were Made In Texas. Knowing how much I paid for essentially the same stove from Ali-Express. I now have a good idea of how much the Solo Stove actually cost to manufacture. After seeing Chinese Pricing for the Chinese Manufactured Stove, I feel that Solo Stove's Prices are astronomically high. The only justification for their pricing is because they can get away with it. I don't believe Solo Stoves business practices are ethical or fair. I wanted my viewers to be aware of the information I discovered. I Believe the Ali-Express stove is a fantastic deal and appears to be as well made as the solo stove. "IF" someone is in the market for this type of stove I believe their best investment would be the Ali-Express stove. I know this is long winded, however I hope that addresses the issues concerning my Prices Statements.

@@boonedockery7220 Thanks for your explanation. I am also a fan of burning wood sticks to get heat and cooking, also a consumer in US but able to obtain merchandises from China. I also got the Solo Stove version and the oversea version. I agree that they are both well made. Solo Stove now makes many bigger versions which are hard to get the Chinese versions for. Its high price is indeed too steep but guess part of it is its marketing is pretty successful. But smart consumers would always search for the best deals~ hope others can see our comments! Thanks again for the honest and fair review! Love it hence a subscriber! :)

Now That is a Fantastic Deal for a Solo Stove! Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Chinese products per se. However when I can buy nearly the same thing and an equal quality product for $9.00, $10.00 shipping also from china, not to mention the other issues I mentioned in the video, I personally won't support Solo Stove in the future. I like the stoves I have that I purchased when I believed they were made in Texas. Nothing against the quality. I would say that the laborers that produced the Solo Stove and My $10.00 Ali Express stove earned the same meager wage. I'm not buying it. I will never say anything against anyone that buys anything from Solo. It's all about having an informed decision. I did not buy my Solo Stoves with an informed decision. I'm just putting the info out there, do with it what you will. P.S. The Titan Is The Bomb! You'll Love It!

Thanks for letting me know. It wasn't when I posted the video.

@@boonedockery7220 I was surprised to see it myself as it still has the Alaska information on it too

@@OJ4HIRE Buying local or within our country of residence is on the "Endangered Species" list. Will it go extinct??? Thanks again for letting me know. Dang...

@@boonedockery7220 I was gonna get the bushbuddy but I saw that china on there and it turned me off

@@OJ4HIRE I would have felt the same!

I didn’t know about that situation until I seen your video. That was my deciding factor. Glad I seen it