I am attracted to the price of the Emberlit stove, but attracted to the recommendations of the solo stove. I don't want to waste money. Any ideas?
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I would suggest looking at the YouTube videos on the Emberlit stove. It performs as advertised. I am very pleased at how easy it is to assemble and how well it works.
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The solo stove is not as compact. I like this one because it slips into the back of my pack and is not a space hog.
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The Emberlit stove was purchased for my bug out bag. I have not used it yet, but it appears to be solidly built and functional.
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Your choice is really going to depend on your use. Emberlit stove packs easy and is light if you take into consideration that you don't have to carry fuel. If you're going into wilderness that won't have much fuel resources, though, then you should reconsider. Also, using natural fuel is more work. This stove is efficient and works well. It also packs well. On longer backpacking trips you could get by without carrying any fuel or much less than you normally would. But, you'll also spend more time getting the stove ready. it's a trade-off. Honestly, I have both types of stoves and I use both depending on the trip I'm making. Your choice is really going to depend on your use. Emberlit stove packs easy and is light if you take into consideration that you don't have to carry fuel. If you're going into wilderness that won't have much fuel resources, though, then you should reconsider. Also, using natural fuel is more work. This stove is efficient and works well. It also packs well. On longer backpacking trips you could get by without carrying any fuel or much less than you normally would. But, you'll also spend more time getting the stove ready. it's a trade-off. Honestly, I have both types of stoves and I use both... » Read More Your choice is really going to depend on your use. Emberlit stove packs easy and is light if you take into consideration that you don't have to carry fuel. If you're going into wilderness that won't have much fuel resources, though, then you should reconsider. Also, using natural fuel is more work. This stove is efficient and works well. It also packs well. On longer backpacking trips you could get by without carrying any fuel or much less than you normally would. But, you'll also spend more time getting the stove ready. it's a trade-off. Honestly, I have both types of stoves and I use both depending on the trip I'm making. « Show Less
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Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel where the Emberlit has a side port to feed the fuel. Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel... » Read More Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel where the Emberlit has a side port to feed the fuel. « Show Less
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It depends on what level of hardship you want. If you are cooking for dozens who want their food immediately then you prob want a bigger stove. If you are solo or with a patient spouse then it works great for backpacking and should work well enough for car camping.
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The larger model (not the El-Mini) has the crossbars. I have found that I don't use the crossbars and that they get in the way in the initial loading of wood into the Emberlit. I just use a larger pot on the top. I use the El-mini for my smaller pots, since this is the better of two for backpacking where i tend to use smaller pots or cups for cooking and boiling water. I am an Emberlit fan, and I don't see any other wood burning stove to come close.
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Hi Jason,We don't travel and cook for 3 on a single stove so I wouldn't be the best person to ask. Keep in mind the Bushcraft XL is not "light" or "easy" to use. It takes practice plus a little trial and error. This might be an excellent opportunity to add a small second stove to the cook mix for added choices and as a back up.
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It is worth buying even if a stove does not come with it!! I had bought the msr micro rocket stove seperate from this and it is the best stove to couple up with this pinnacle soloist product i own both and there awsome!!! Buy the the soloist cook set its a great system! !! Then buy the micro rocket from msr and you will have the best set up in my opinion!!
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I do not have the titan rather the smaller solo version and the solo alcohol burner works great with it. These stoves were designed with dual fuels on mind. I'm sure the titan would work fine with the solo alcohol burner.
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Thank you all for taking the time to help me out with this. i have decided to just belly up the extra money and but an actual burner. 110000 BTU and a wide base should suit me well. thanks again for all of your advice.
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Having never seen the $100 stove in person. It looks like the main functional difference is the knobs to control the flame. By looking at them it is possible that they only turn a rotation or so, Whereas the One i Have can turn many times over. The only downfall is that sometimes can be hard to dial the flame way down low.
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Not sure what you mean by a solo stove. I carry a Svea 123 inside mine. I wrap it in a thin rag (which does double duty while cooking) so it doesn't rattle in the pack.
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I bought the Cuinart BRK 200, today at Tuesday morning for 59.00. Its their 50% off all marked down items. After reading all of the blogs on this oven I can't wait to cook!Tuesday morning sale ends Sunday. I may have been luck I found one!
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I'm not really qualified to answer which is safer. I do however think Iwatani stoves are safe because there is an auto-shutoff feature if there is a pressure increase in the butane canister. There is a cheaper Iwatani stove about $35 with the same feature and puts out 12k BTU. I have both stoves and the cheaper one is built better.
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I have not used the Pocket Rocket before so I don't have that to compare it against. However the Ultralight Backpack stove has worked very well for me. 2 cups H2O to boil in about 5 minutes, give or take on your conditions. The piezo ignition works perfectly and lights easily. I've adapted mine from iso butane tanks to propane and the results are similar with either fuel. For the price and performance I would highly recommend.
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Hello. If you can afford the 3, get it...if the other might be too small, why take a chance? You'll be able to use it more! By the way, ALL-CLAD "rocks"! You'll never be sorry for selecting that maker!!! Professional cook-ware!
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I absolutely love the burner. It serves many purposes, especially when you are just making a pot of soup. No electricity or gas fees involved. It wll save you so money.
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Here is another portable butane burner under $20Stansport Portable Outdoor Butane Stove
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I don't know about the amps......sorry. I just know what we save when we are not at home. and, I always use both burners at the same time. once when I used one at my house when the stove was down, I just noticed that for that 2 weeks, my electric bill wasn't increased by much. ask the dealer about the amps. I have and use more than 1. I take them whenever we go on trips. most of the time we are gone 5-9 days. sometimes in a motor home. BUT, I never cook in the motor home. I don't want the added expense, or the clean-up. some motels /hotels welcome and have micro wave ovens and refrigerators. then again others don't. it doesn't matter because we are always prepared even if just in a rental SUV.... with 4 grandkids ages 11-17yrs. old, eating out 2-3 times a day cost too much. there is loads of extra "fun" money when you eat what you cook, and just enjoy a few snacks when you are out and about. these BURNERS.....microwaves......grills and electric skillets etc. are a must to take with us!
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.