How would this compare with the yet to be released Solo Stove Campfire? Biggest concern is higher volume cooking for groups.
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If it is yet to be released,how could I possibly compare it,all I know is if you buy this bush box xl combination kit you won't be disappointed,it is awesome,I love it,it works very well.Hope that helps,good luck.
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Hard to compare what has not been released yet. Concerns I saw from their video (search Solo Stove Campfire) Hard to add wood and doesn't fold up. Given that you can put the stove inside their nested pots would be a plus but size makes it questionable for backpacking.
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Well since it's not yet released you can't really do a head to head. But the Bushbox packs up flat as opposed to the cylindrical solo. They both weigh the same. The Bushbox let's you keep feeding fuel in the side without taking the pot/pan off the top. You can also burn charcoal in the BB XL to grill. IMHO the XL is the way to go. It packs soo thin you can stash it anywhere. The solo looks too bulky to carry in a pack.
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Though I don't have the largest of the solo stoves, I do have the Solo Titan. The solo stoves are true gassifiers and so are a bit more effficient however they are rather bulky to transport in a backpack. The redeeming feature is that they fit inside of their respective pots. They can be more difficult to feed wood and to regulate the temperatures for cooking. The big advantage of the Bushbox is that it folds flat and is very compact. It is also much easier to feed the wood into and can fit small cooking pots. The Solo stoves are made in China and the Bushbox in Germany if that matters to you. Both seem to be of good quality and workmanship.
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Though I don't have the largest of the solo stoves, I do have the Solo Titan. The solo stoves are true gassifiers and so are a bit more effficient however they are rather bulky to transport in a backpack. The redeeming feature is that they fit inside of their respective pots. They can be more difficult to feed wood and to regulate the temperatures for cooking. The big advantage of the Bushbox is that it folds flat and is very compact. It is also much easier to feed the wood into and can fit small cooking pots. The Solo stoves are made in China and the Bushbox in Germany if that matters to you. Both seem to be of good quality and workmanship. Though I don't have the largest of the solo stoves, I do have the Solo Titan. The solo stoves are true gassifiers and so are a bit more effficient however they are rather bulky to transport in a backpack. The redeeming feature is that they fit inside of their respective pots. They can be more difficult to feed wood and to regulate the temperatures for cooking. The big advantage of the Bushbox is that it folds flat and is very compact. It is also much easier to feed the wood into and can fit small cooking pots. The Solo stoves are made in China and the Bushbox in Germany if that matters to... » Read More Though I don't have the largest of the solo stoves, I do have the Solo Titan. The solo stoves are true gassifiers and so are a bit more effficient however they are rather bulky to transport in a backpack. The redeeming feature is that they fit inside of their respective pots. They can be more difficult to feed wood and to regulate the temperatures for cooking. The big advantage of the Bushbox is that it folds flat and is very compact. It is also much easier to feed the wood into and can fit small cooking pots. The Solo stoves are made in China and the Bushbox in Germany if that matters to you. Both seem to be of good quality and workmanship. « Show Less
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If there is ANY problem with the Bushbox XL it is that it best accomodates a single backpacker. However there is nothing stopping you from buying more than one! Two Bushbox XL's could have you cooking a rabbit over one fire while boiling some rice or something ..... Otherwise it is PERFECT!
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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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Absolutely they are a high quality stainless and will not have issues with open Fire cooking. After all thats what the SOLO stove is all about. It would be a good choice for you
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The top burners are very different from other camp chef stoves. They definitely do not throw the heat that the rest do and yes you can throttle the fire back to simmer. The fuel/ air mix seems perfect, blue flame and NO soot to scrub off the outside of the pot. I think it does use more fuel than they claim,, but the small bottles are easy to carry and they can be refilled.
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The sound quality is pretty good. Everyone around you should be able to hear it within your campsite. I can hear it from across my house with no problem.
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Jason, I have the NXT 300 and it is really great- large cooking area and really quick. down side - it is not as compact and quick to set up as LXE. But it does my family of 5 on week long camping trips
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I find that the burner is just like using a gas stove eye in your home and the heat output is very precise. Due to changing outdoor conditions you may have to adjust a little more often, but I don't think that you will find many other camp stoves that are more consistent.
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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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I do not know any thing about the Alpha Electric portable stove, but I am very happy with Music City Mtetal stove. 280 KK is very light in weight, low to the ground and large burner area. There are inner ring and outer ring fire. For larger pot you can lite both rings and inner ring only for smaller pot. Since early nineties till now, I must have bought over 100 stoves for friends and families. ( I am not dealer). Every year or two some one approach me for information about where to buy the stove, and help them buy the Music City 280KK burner. Our community entertain at home and we use this burner to cook food in garage or for picnics. Mohan D.
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This stove in my opinion is as good as or better than the MSR Pocket Rocket. I have used it several times now and it performs flawlessly. Don't hesitate to buy. Very good quality.Also look at this one, I own one as well. Very nice with igniter. 573 people can't be wrong !Leegoal Ultralight Backpacking Canister Camp Stove with Piezo Ignition 3.9oz
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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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This model is also supposed to have improved sound. From the videos I have seen, it looks like it has better smoke output too.
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As good or better overall. I have the 14.5, two 18.5s and the 22.5. The 14 is nice for small cooks. I overloaded it once and had to add charcoal. If you stick to smaller cooks, you won't have that problem. I have had no issues with temp control on it. Either using water or without water. Have roasted chickens in the 320-335 range and have smoked fish at 200-225 and also have done ribs and butts in between.
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Great, it's compact it's perfect for a small fire that can be covered with its screen cover. We have used ours on camping trips as the wood burns to coals you can use the enclosed grill for BBQ . When done pack up and carry away. It's way kool.✌️
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First make sure you are talking about the Big Red Campfire (58035) and not the Little Red Campfire as there is only a $159 price difference in the larger Camco Campfire. I compared the 2 the best I could and found the following: * Campfire in a Can has a slighlty larger diameter vs. Big Red Campfire - 15" vs. 13.25" * Big Red Campfire has up to 65,000 BTU vs. 64,000 for Camp Fire In a Can * Both have 10' hoses with regulators * Both have one piece logs * Both have an insulated bottom * The Big Red is slighlty heavier * Warranty for Big Red is 1 year while Camp Fire in a Can has something called Happy Camper Guarentee??? * Have to buy seperate cooking rack for Big Red campfire I cannot say why a $159 difference in the Big Red campfire 58035 and is why I purchased the Big Red Campfire. I can buy 2 of the Big red Campfires for the price of 1 Camp Fire in a Can.
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I have a smaller version of the one touch and have never been happy how it worked. It would have been fine for a couple of dogs or burgers. You can always build a smaller fire in the bigger grill. I also like that it has a hinged grate so you can add more charcoal. If you are only going to use it for one person then it is overkill.
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I have this and the Nuwave (the infomercial I think you're referring to). The Nuwave is bigger and much more powerful and cooks about 20% - 30% faster than the Sunpentown SO-2002. The Sunpentown seems better built (ie, glass bowl). FWIW, I use the Nuwave and love it. The Sunpentown is in reserve should the Nuwave break. It CAN cook multiple items but they all need to be on the same rack and you need to know cooking times for different items to know when to put them in the oven. They need to be on the same rack so as to get direct heat. If you use multiple levels the lower levels take FOREVER to cook as they don't get direct heat.