Solo Stove VS Breeo: The ULTIMATE Fire Pit Comparison + GIVEAWAY!
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2024
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The best video about fire pits you'll watch all day. We take a look at the two most popular "smokeless" fire pits on the market, and dive deep into how they work and whether or not they deserve a spot in your own back yard.
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Solo Stove Bonfire - solostove.pxf.io/6eX0mb
Solo Stove Yukon - solostove.pxf.io/B0eNvW
Breeo Double Flame 19 - breeo.co/collections/double-f...
Breeo Outpost Grill 19" - breeo.co/collections/double-f...
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0:00 Introduction
0:29 Three Fire Pit Options
1:41 Overview of Solo Stove and Breeo
4:49 Cost Comparison
5:17 Accessories
7:39 Fire Pit Performance
8:56 Pros and Cons of Both
11:25 Which Fire Pit is Best?
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I love that the Breeo is made right here in the USA! And the Corten steel develops a beautiful patina!
Just wanted to say, I really appreciated the depth of the review and how you compared all types of firepits before you even got to the stainless steel option. I also really appreciated how you took us through paying attention to the finer details present or absent on both. It was everything I could hope for in a review. Very thorough
Thanks for the kind words :-)
Damn i like the solo , but like the grill accessories on breeo !
Built my own 21 years ago from leftover iron arch supports used for brick homes.... they're 1/2 inch thick angle iron bent 180 degrees on a three foot diameter, and welding two together makes a perfect circle.
Making a top and bottom set and using 18" cut length pieces of angle iron welded between them around the outer sides provides the perfect "barrel" flat top pit......hasn't rusted at all and provides plenty of heat in the winter on our ranch.
Sounds cool!
Thank you for your video. Currently Solo Stove is showing a ship date almost 2 months out. If someone is looking to pick one up quickly, not happening. Breeo is a USA company which, in this day and age, I want to support and keep American workers employed. Again, thanks for your video.
They both go in and out of stock pretty regularly from my experience
The Breeo is an excellent stove but for those who take it camping that stove is really heavy. For home use yes it's great. To take along not so great.
I purchased my Solo Bonfire model from Ace hardware they are a little more $$ , bit I bought in Oct 2021 ,I thought it would be a lot longer to get it from webste ,so bought frm local Ace hardware ,this review is accurate though and I love my Solo Bonfire ,it lights super easy and fast, I use just a chunk of a fire starter stick with small dry kindling, and then a little larger kindling and before long putting on split logs and it has a very efficient burn and burns the complete log not just one end or part of the log, the double combustion is really something, the flames are mesmerizing to watch. I have my Solo on back concrete patio with the base ring, and there is no trace of the fire the next day , if you love a bonfire I strongly suggest the Solo stove ,especially if you want to take with you camping ,beach or any where the bonfire comes with a really heavy duty carrying bag and doubles as a cover..
I have both. Love the breeo for my fire pit at home and love putting the cover on to smother it. I like my solo stove for taking camping and for when I am somewhere where I need to be mobile and it does amazing with burning down to minimal ash. I also have the cooking grate for my breeo and its worth every penny.
They’re both great pits for sure
Interesting comparison. Think I'll stick with the traditional hole in the ground surrounded by stones. I like seeing and feeling the fire.
Can't afford a breeo Rob?
I've owned the Solo Bonfire for 2.5 years and I really like it. The flame is great and with the ring base I use it on my wood deck without issue. I do not leave it in the weather however. When it's not in use I keep it stored in my garage.
How has the metal held up.
This was a great video! I have been trying to decide between these 2 firepits and found this extremely useful!
I’m glad it was helpful for you :-)
What grill grate can I put on it. The bonfire
Great review. Well done. I have the 24inch model of the Breeo you reviewed and was surprised you had any issue with the fire being maintained. One of the reasons we chose it was that the lower vent solution (X) was less likely to be obstructed by ash than the solo stove and therefore keep fresh dense air cycling through for good combustion. In practice, our only issue with the concept is that it is so hot inside and efficient, that we go through wood very quickly. With the inside staying above 1000F, wood ignites immediately. One thing to note is that since it is double-walled, the outside temp is very low. It has been so efficient, we have not needed to empty it of ash after nearly a cord of wood.
Yeah, maybe it was just consistent bad luck with the wood, or the larger size performs a lot better. I do love these bigger pits :-)
@@AtHomeInTheFuture Bingo, your test doesn't pass the laugh test because you didn't compare similar sizes.
I have owed a Yukon for 2 years I think and love it. Great video and I can say dead on with everything he said about Yukon including the radiant heat part on standing and sitting. I burned so much wood last year and thought I needed to dump the ash in it. Well, I realized the inside dome grill doesn’t come out and so you have to just turn it over and hope it falls through. However, there was almost no ash! I guess it burned most of it up??? Crazy. One trick for cool flame is to start a good fire, and then spread them out evenly against the inside wall so there is fire all the way around. This really heats up the inner walls so ALL the secondary holes at the top fully ignite and that is when you can watch the flames dance almost in slow motion. Quite mesmerizing actually. Just know it eats wood quickly but that’s why the fire is so nice I figure. Don’t bother with screen top. Kills the viewing of the flames and the whole thing so I never use it.
Yep, your comment is 100% spot on.
its easier if you turn it sideways and suck up the ash inside the grate with a wet dry vac.. less shaking and banging lol
Great tutorial, I was completely unsure if either it was worth it, but I’m definitely getting one. Thanks for the help
I was on the fence last year too but went with the Breeo made in Lancaster PA. We left it out all winter and used it occasionally in the winter. The fire burns hot. Once it's going, you never have to move the logs. It burns completely down that you wonder what happened to all the ashes. Rock solid. I fee the Solo is more apt to be rusted out or dented. The Breeo has some cool accessories too.
I own a Solo stove Bonfire. The quality of the burn is amazing. The stand was included with my purchase. I’ve had many long fires even in my front yard on grass and after many hours it does not scorch the grass at all. It’s also lightweight and easy to load in my camper.
If I was making a purchase for a permanent setup at my home I might consider the Breeo but I’m so happy with my Solo Stove that would be a hard decision to make.
Why would you buy something built in China and not America.. plus the breeo Craftsmanship is unbelievable compared that the solo it's flimsy... Breeo you will have for a life time... It's build from bridge steel ... Not China junk
@@yoyoyoda1783 the solo stove is lightweight. I take it camping. If I buy one for home use it will be the Breeo. It's an excellent choice but way too heavy to travel with.
The construction of the solo stove is excellent and it's held up very well for 3 years of hard use. So you are wrong on that point. It's built to be portable.
Maybe you should think before you comment. A ton of campers have the solo stove for the very same reason.
Thanks for the review Eric. Just starting on my new patio and am looking for fun ways to enjoy it. One of these will definitely be one of my patio accessories
You’ll love it!
Great review I ordered the Solo Stove Yukon can’t wait to use it. Hard to beat a great fire pit anytime with family is a great time especially around a great camp fire. Thanks
Glad I watched this. I was about to pull the trigger on the solo stove! Now I'm second guessing. 😉 Great review!
Great video. My family and I have been considering purchasing a smokeless for some time because although I personally enjoy sitting next to a fire, the smoke that is generated causes breathing problems for me due to a lung infection from years ago that causes breathing problems due to the smoke. Your video has made us consider purchasing the Solo so that it can be placed on our wooden deck. Thanks.
We have Breeo X24 and love it, plus it is made in Lancaster, PA which is a big plus to me. We have a lid for ours and sits outside with no maintenance other than dumping the ashes.
Love the made in the USA aspect for sure.
Yes breeo is the only way... Built in Pennsylvania 😊👍
I've had a Corten X 24 for a little over six months. I generally like it - especially the grill and its ease of use. It came with a few deep scratches in a couple of the stainless steel feet. (Not from shipping.) The patina'd corten steel looked great for a few months but recently started flaking large (> 2") pieces along the bottom. Breeo just said it's because i patina'd the steel. (I followed THEIR directional video. :/) The welds are intermittent (not continuous), which results in air flowing where it shouldn't and causes many unburnt coals (1-2" pieces). It also causes less of the "smokeless" effect. It's also hard to clean out because of the weight and sear plate overhang into the pit. The sear plate works well, but is very tough to clean and has very sharp edges. For those considering buying one, I recommend getting the cover to keep the rain out, and prevent the dog from licking remnants of grilling.
That’s good feedback
Thanks for the great review! I was already leaning for the solo bonfire but now I know this will be the best option for our household. I need something more portable and 50 pounds ain’t it lol They also just released the Elementals version so I’m looking forward to receiving it in Water Blue 👍🏼
Very well done, have been debating which to choose for awhile now!
No wrong choices I think, just different needs
Very nice review!! Thanks so much. I was hoping to see you address the issue / ease of clean out though.
This is just the review video I was looking for. Thanks for doing these two fire pits.
Awesome; glad it was helpful
Crazy good review. Very informational, very objective. Gave a ton of good info and help.
I made the grill attachment with expanded metals a piece of .5 inch pipe, and a steel concrete stake. You can drive the stake into the ground over a campfire. I’ve been using mine for 20 years.
My son just got a solo stove for Christmas! Love it!
Awesome!
Thank you for your awesome review on the Solo Stove VS Breeo. We have decided on the Solo Stove Yukon.
Had my Breeo for 3 months now. Love it
They’re great pits!
Do you have the sear plate on yours?
@@tydiggs9117 affirmative. Bought mine when they all had 'em.
Very helpful! Thank you for this comparison!
Glad it was helpful
I bought our 30" Solo Stove Yukon 2-3 years ago via Kickstarter. Love it. We call it the "log hog" as it eats through wood but is an incredibly enjoyable flame and will take down any type of wood I throw at it. I hadn't even heard of Breeo until today when I received a pamphlet from them in the mail (our google or amazon smart devices surely listening to me talk about our fire pit :-) ) and came here to learn about the Breeo - crossing my fingers that our Solo Stove is still considered superior haha. Thank you for the in-depth review. It was great to see that at the 10 minute mark the solo stove still came out ahead. My biggest gripe with Solo Stove now is that they've basically stopped supporting the 30" Yukon with new products since they now sell the smaller Yukon.
I still stand by all of the opinions in this review :-) glad you love your Yukon!
Great review. Very informative. I have been shopping both models. Thank you.
Great review it helped me in trying to make a decision. Perfect
Glad it helped!
Excellent review. One of these will be on patio soon!
Exciting!
I was just at a reunion where they had a SOLO Yukon 15 feet from a Breeo. Same wood burning, but the Breeo was not anywhere near "smokeless." Everyone gravitated around the SOLO. The Breeo was abandon. Really tells ya something.
The design is better on the solostove, allows more air to fuel the fire in my experience
The difference might have been in the way the fire was constructed based upon the design of the fire pit.
This was exactly what I needed to hear. Glad you hit on ambient heat as that was a big question in my mind. Great detail on several important points. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
@@AtHomeInTheFuture What would be a great fire pit for radiant heat in the winter, since these are not made for that? I was looking at FirePit+ (www.bioliteenergy.com/products/firepit-plus).
Thanks for the comparison video. This was super helpful.
Glad it was
Excellent. Answered all my questions. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
These look awesome. Will be great for the winter
They’re fantastic
Great review! I've been debating on which brand and size to get for a little while now. Still haven't decided but your video does a great job describing the pros/cons of each.
It’s kind of hard to know which you’ll like better until you use them both. Hope this helped!
Great comparison thanks
Awesome! Would love to have one!
Ive had my solo stove for over 2 years. It stays outside. We live in PA. So rain, snow and high winds are common. My Solo Stove has no rust and the cover has never blown off. I love that the breeo is PA made, but for my money the solo stove was the right choice. Just what works for me. Cheers
thanks for the clear presentation of comparative complete analyses
Hope it was helpful!
Great video! I like the barbecue tools!
Thanks! yeah, those are pretty cool.
thanks! very helpful!
Thanks for doing this great review!!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the review - very helpful
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent review. Good detail and explanations on reviewer’s personal and fact based reasonings.
Thanks Timothy
316 is the stainless that doesn't rust much at all. 304 0r 302 kind of turns red, sometimes called rouging.
Awesome! Great job! Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic review, thank you.
Hope it was helpful
I have a Breeo double flame. I really like it. Its built to last. Im sure my grand children will enjoy it long after Im gone...
They’re solid!
I've been looking for a fire pit to make our door adventure fun. After being stuck inside for almost a year due to covid-19 and gaining 19 kilos im looking for making going outside fun. Thanks for the video it really helps 👍
Outside definitely helps fight back the quarantine blues!
Sounds like an awesome products. We have had four firepits over the years and they just don't last even though we have kept them out of the weather. These seem like a very good alternatives. Good review.
Either one is worth the investment for sure
Thanks for the reviews!
Glad you’ve enjoyed them
Well done. I want one of these!!
I drooled over them for two years before I finally pulled the trigger myself :-)
Nice review. I agree that the ambiance and radiant heat is better in a traditional pan-style fire pit. If smoke really bothers you and you don’t mind spending $400+ on the pit, stand, cover, tools etc. then the smokeless make sense.
Nice comparison, thanks
Hope it’s helpful
I have the Solo Bonfire 🔥 and it’s great ! Not saying the other is bad , just saying I’m extremely happy and satisfied with my discussion to have gone with the Solo !
It’s a great choice for sure
How do you like it now after using it awhile? I have read it's difficult to clean, rusts and the walls are weak, of course there is always 10% of the population that complains about everything. I'm looking to buy one soon.
I still love mine, but I dump the ash after use and keep it in the garage when not in use and never in the rain. With those caveats, despite a nice golden patina at the top, it’s good as new.
@@AtHomeInTheFuture Thanks so much
You know it's built in China rite .. buy breeo build in the USA
Awesome review answered all my questions, thank you
Glad I was able to help!
Great video fun and informative thank you
Nice to see these...had the older firepits from bass pro shop and it did rust pretty quickly. Thank you for the opportunity to win too. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hope it was helpful!
Awesome review! Thank you for walking through the pros/cons of both. I was hoping this would help make my decision but I'm still on the fence. But at least I know the pros/cons and can better discern from there!
Adding another picket to the fence you're on...check out recent uploads on my channel
I've had a Solo Stove Bonfire for two years. It's incredible. Like the video explains, it gets so hot, it'll burn anything once it gets lit. VERY hot fire
Super hot for sure
Don't buy China junk...nope .. breeo is way better quality by built
Great video. It's really refreshing to hear actual critical feedback.
Thanks! I always try to be honest. Hope it was helpful.
Thank you very much for this excellent review.
Glad it was helpful, Denice!
very helpful, very clarifying, thanks so much :)
I have the Breeo X-Series, which has a redesigned X on the bottom to offer better air for the fire. I've had six burns thus far and have zero complaints. Yes, it is virtually smoke free once you get everything up to temperature. We had seven people sitting around the fire the other night and none of us had to move due to smoke. I even got blasted with very warm air when the wind picked up all of a sudden, but no smoke in the face. It's also quite warm around it as well. They offer a ton of options for different series that fit your needs. Super happy with my purchase! Plus, they're made in Lancaster, PA.
Yeah, those x-series are great
is it really warm around? that's the main issue that I see people complain and I really would like to buy one that could keep me warm in 50F "cold" nights in Brazil
@@wiliamsantana572 Yes, it keeps you warm all around the outside. You realize how warm it is right at the fire as soon as you turn away or walk a little ways away from it. Works great!
@@rugu6869 thanks!!
Great review thank you!
Hope it was helpful
Thanks for this honest review. I own the Bonfire and it's one of the best outdoor related purchases I've made in years.
They’re super fun right?
Excellent job
Great video! Thanks!!
Glad you liked it!
Superb. Home Run of Reviews. You Sold me on the Solo Stove. In Regard to the Amount of Radiant Heat, I'm Thinking of Installing it into a Pit, surrounded by Paving Stone so that its base is Slightly Lower than the Existing Deck. I will Keep the Paving Stone about 6" away as not to interfere with the Airflow into the Unit. That way We can enjoy even more on those Cool Nights...
Thanks so much, Michael. Truly glad it was helpful.
If you want to burn thru alot of wood , go with the solo. I reminds me of the Weber charcoal starter can with all the hole. More ventalation just means the wood will burn faster and more intense.
Hi from UK, great video, I’ve just bought the solo stove bonfire model, I like that it’s easy to move around ie light, the cooking grill accessory is pretty good too, they also will soon be selling a top heat deflector for all models that pushes the heat out sideways if you’re sitting next to it within a few feet it should be pretty good 👍
It seems these fire pits generate good focused heat that wants to rise up, what is the most effective way to increase lateral radiant heat to warm those around the pit? It seems there is a need for a radiant solution, I've seen a couple or three ideas with a elevated cover, any ideas?
Thanks for the review. Either one seems great compared to others I have seen.
They’re both an awesome backyard upgrade
Smoke in my eyes is always a big nuisance.
Great review! I think there may be a couple other considerations when you compare the two. I don't believe you mentioned the ease of cleaning out the ashes, nor some of the other options, e.g., lids. I have the Breeo Double Flame 24" and absolutely love it. I have not experienced the issues you sighted with keeping it burning hot. This thing burns tremendously. I also opted for the Stainless Steel lid, which is rock solid. Very heavy and made of the same grade stainless steel. I did a lot of research between Solo and Breeo and the Breeo just had quality written all over it. I do leave my pit outside all year and therefore opted for the stainless steel lid, and also use a canvas cover. The two points you mentioned that really resonate with me is 1) these firepits do not throw off a lot of horizontal heat. If you stand right next to it you'll definitely feel it, but if you expect to sit out during the New England Winter you won't get enough heat, and 2) the bottom does throw off a lot of heat. I have mine on paver blocks so it sits above the paver patio. Lastly, be careful, the sides get extremely hot (~160-230 degrees). If you have small children or pets, please be careful !!!
Those are some great points! As for Ash, since it’s lighter, I kind of prefer the solo stove turn and dump method. Feels like the Breeo is too heavy for the same.
@@AtHomeInTheFuture I use a Dustopper with my Shop Vac and it literally takes less than a minute to clean it out. Works perfectly. www.homedepot.com/p/Dustopper-High-Efficiency-Dust-Separator-12-in-Dia-with-2-5-in-Hose-36-in-Long-HD12/302643445?NCNI-5
@@AtHomeInTheFuture Nothing a shop vac can't handle the next day.
Thanks for the video. Researching options that's primarily for radiant heat for a group. The Solo Stove always looked appealing but probably there's a more suitable buy for me.
Yeah, tons of radiant heat isn’t either of these strong suits
Breeo is a 💪Thanks for the great 👍 comparisons and review 👌
thanks for your tips
Thank you, I was impressed with your comparison and opinion. I just recently bought a Solo Stove; Bonfire, and have used it twice and thoroughly love and enjoyed the fires. Personally, after your review, I am glad that I purchased the Solo, I had considered the Breeo, but certain factors shied me away from it. Thanks again, I know now that I made the right decision. 😁👏
I have an old collapsible wood burning stove I have carried for almost 16 years. I decided it was about time to upgrade and started to research bio lite the video vortex eventually brought me to this...I am sold! I can’t wait to get one.
Awesome!
Thanks for the video!
You’re welcome
Thank you
Been looking into these... nice review :)
Thanks!
Good review it was very helpful
I’m glad!
I really want the Solo Stove to take camping....its such a cool outdoor stove
They’ve got their cooking stoves on sale this weekend big time
Awesome review!!
Glad you enjoyed it :-)
Would love to have one of these!
They’re great for sure
Great review! Still not decided though. Probably leaning Breeo because of the construction and it will live on my patio out back for the most part. Solo seems like it works a bit better and is portable. Tough choice!
Yep, both def have pros and cons
Breeo made in America 👍🏼
Thank you.
Good side-by-side comparison. As for radiant heat I’d like to see how you view Tiki’s version of the “smokeless” fire pit. I’ve been constructing my own fire pit using some similar attributes to Solo. The double combustion isn’t right yet, but feeding oxygen from below definitely works!
Very cool! I’ve seen the Tiki pit that’s based on wood pellets, but that makes for a small, short, and expensive fire in my opinion.
Awesome review. Was thinking of getting one soon.
You’ll love one!
@@AtHomeInTheFuture I'm thinking of going with the SoloStove. I like the more sleek design.
They both look great, but I agree, the Solo Stove looks cooler for some reason.
Love the Breeo. Bought a knock-off from Aldis called Belavi 19". Like the smokeless feature
Great video! Any recommendations for a fire pit with a bigger heat radius?
Maybe something in the ground or on the ground like one of Breeo’s inserts?
You’re appreciated. Thank you for making this video. I am a little surprised you hadn’t mentioned the issue with carrying the solo Yukon. Another accessory to buy. For that reason I am trying to avoid buying one, but I’m on the fence because the engineering is excellent.
Thanks man. Honestly, I can hulk it around for short distances as is, but it’s just hard to get a good grip on.
very helpful. thanks.
Glad it helped!