The solo is a table top fire pit, not a stove per se. Put an X support on it and it would be awesome. You can make one in 5 min with some sheet metal and a hack saw. Just cut a kerf half way through the center of both and cross lap them. It'll still be sooty, because it's designed for the ambience of a nice soothing yellow smokeless flame. I'm not sure, but it would make sense that the actual stoves they sell would be designed a little differently so they would burn more efficiently for a cleaner cooking experience.
A jetboil will boil water faster than not only a solo stove or open fire, but also most other gas powered cookstoves. The Solo Mesa is intended for ambiance, roasting s'mores or hot dogs, and a bit of hand warmth when it's chilly out. At least that's my impression; I have both.
I got the Titan. Sticks are better than pellets for me. I got the put it fits inside. I like it so far. I think this will be good for preppers. Gas bottles might be hard to find.
Yeah, I bought some pellets but definitely prefer twigs. The pellets are fine for the first burn but once you start adding to it it kinda smothers the fire.
5:20 I always thought it worked like ... The Gases from the wood, are released and the bottom holes push air and the gases up to the top holes...and you get a secondary burn...
I got a great deal on the 511. Yes, it was more than $39 but I was able to buy it local from an independent dealer. I’ve had cheaper backpacks in the past and over time the stiching and/or zippers always fail under heavy use. The old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ definitely applies to heavy use outdoor gear. But I say, get what you can afford. The main thing is to just be out there!!
It literally takes 2 minutes to start a fire and you don't need even half of that much tinder. You're outside guy but your fire starting skills are kind of weird and I'm a chick from Queens play the fire at no point needs to be spilling over the rain you started that like you're starting a bonfire or a campfire and that is absolutely not necessary at all. This is for hand warming or ambience but not a cook stove