Solo Stove Bonfire VS. Ranger: Best Portable Firepit for Camping and Overlanding
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- In this video we have a showdown between the Solo Stove Bonfire VS. Ranger for the title of the Best Portable Firepit for Camping and Overlanding. We see the specs and features and then go into the similarities and differences between these two and the pros and cons to help you decide which is best for you.
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i do have the ranger...i normally stand up 3 logs at a time in it and let them burn down in it and it does just fine. I have a small patio so it makes it easy to have a fire for a few hours then watch it burn out
Thank you for the great comparison!
Just a note for those with covered patios: I have a Bonfire with the surround that’s great out in the yard, but I absolutely love my Mesa XL for our patio. I primarily use pellets because it’s so hard to find reasonably priced mini logs.
Great info. Looking for a patio fire pit for my daughter and son in law. This helps me a lot. Onto, cooking with it.
Thanks for sharing
We went with a Ranger as we live and camp in Florida, so heat output wasn’t the prime concern for us. The downside is the 12” log limit. But, hey, that’s why I have a battery powered chain saw!!
Great video, really helpful. Based on your review, going with Bonfire!
Thanks for the nice and helpful video from a very sympathic and friendly guy 👍
I am from Germany and over here, company "Höfats" is very famous and populair with the "Bowl".
Honestly, I really find it pretty hard to compare Solo Stove with Ranger and Bonfire vs Bowl from Höfats.
When it comes to Solo Stove, I most probably would go for the Ranger, because it is a bit smaller and fits much better to the backyards here in Europe. 😊
Great vid, thanks for posting it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the comparison. I’m leaning towards the Bonfire 2.0. They’re on sale right now
this is what i need
thank you for sharing the video
Your welcome! Glad it was helpful
Thanks for the review. I ordered the Bonfire as I think it's the perfect size :)
Awesome! Glad it was helpful. I think you will enjoy it
I have Solo's wood stoves. I found that the smaller the stove is the more wood efficient it is. A given amount will do more cooking the smaller the wood is.
Great post! We went with the Ranger for its mobility and less fuel consumption as we hike a lot and it's for mostly two people. For the deck I'd go for the Bonfire sure. Again, great video!
Just tried my Ranger for the first time. Used piñon wood because we like the smell. It smoked a bit more than expected, but still far less than the traditional fire pit. The fire was easy to start - just rolled up one page of newspaper circular, some packaging cardboard, and two six inch half pieces of wood. Lit the paper, and within five minutes the fire started. It took about 15 minutes before the beautiful flames were created, and we could see the secondary burn. Two more pieces about the same size, and we had a fire for a little over an hour. Even when flames died out, we had plenty of heat from the embers for another 20-30 minutes. It cooled down enough to handle two hours later. Going to dump ashes and wipe off soot tomorrow, and prepare it for our next fire this weekend.
As far as heat goes, it was comfortable sitting about three feet away, but looking forward to the heat deflector to arrive so we can enjoy warm legs and feet.
If you ever try one, you’ll buy one.
i was looking for this review. thanks for sharing your experience. glad to know the ranger creates 2-3 feet of warmth radius out of the box. how did it go with the deflector? how many feet did the heat extend to? will definitely be needing the deflector with the ranger. :)
Just bought a bonfire because after measuring logs at my campground they are 14-16 inches inconsistent so I’d rather not cut wood to enjoy a fire especially after being forced to buy local wood
Excited to use my bonfire gci rockers with this stove.
I went with with the Yukon for the deck at home and the ranger & campfire for camping. I’ll probably pick up the bonfire at some point to complete the collection.
Very helpful! I had the bonfire in my cart and as soon as I saw I needed to cut the wood for ranger I bought the bonfire 😂
I am using it mostly for my backyard I’m also getting one for my dad as a present and his will be for a camping trailer and will get him ranger because he won’t have the space
Love that Red Raiders Chair!
Wreck’em!
Great video fun and informative, I agree with you both great but for me the bonfire, thank you
Thanks for watching and great choice
What are your thoughts on the stand? What affects did it have on your grass? How good would it do on a wooden deck or on concrete? Thank you for sharing and have a Happy New Year
It works well. No chard grass at all. I used it on a wood deck and it was fine too. Just watch for flying embers if ur on a wood deck. But the stand works great
Great review...I would go for the Solo because I live in the city and can't have a big fire.
Which one is better for a balcony. Bonfire 2.0 or Ranger 2.0?
@@2121Jroc It depends on the size of your balcony but watching this video again at 10:00 may help. Unless you don't mind cutting wood and your balcony is small, you may like Bonfire better.
We purchased the Ranger today - will hopefully get it in a week. We bought the package that contains a cover, stand and mesh cover. We live in a very wildfire prone area and covers are required in the summer. We picked the Ranger because our patio is too small for a bigger one if we have a few people over and we can easily fit it in for camping
Sounds great! Let me know how you like it.
How do you like it so far?
how have you enjoyed it?
We have used the bonfire as well as our own yukon. Neither of them puts out much in the way of sparks if you use hardwood. So unless you required to actually have the mesh cover, I'd pass. By the way, these stoves are fantastic!
Thanks for this comparison - I couldn't tell how big they were from the website/ads. The bonfire is not as gigantic as I thought - I think we'll go with that one, so we don't have to cut the wood. We are just going to use this for the backyard. Good tip about not leaving it outside in the rain - we just got rid of another rusty old firepit that we left outside all winter (oops).
Glad it was helpful!
@@BackcountryRenegade we bought the Bonfire and used it last night for a very quick test - it is excellent! we've been watching the Solo videos and I think we'll be buying the all-weather shelter and lid so that we can keep it outside during the summer. the shield looks interesting as well - might get that (good tip about watching for their sales)
@@wdwnutjm excellent enjoy. I have a vid coming on the heat deflector so be on the look out for that.
Skip to 10:05 for the comparison and pros/cons
I think most people searched the renegade not to mention talking about hard work where you have kindling next to the Cut would and next to the bonfire you have just the wood but yet you're putting in Kindling!! And if you're cutting your own wood, this is no problem!
Thank for pointing out having to cut wood for the ranger. Going with bonfire
You bet. Im all for less work lol
Wreck ‘Em Tech! Nice video!
Thanks! Wreck’em !!!!
Thanks for your review. We have a Bonfire at home and also take it camping. To optimize space, we were considering getting the Ranger for camping , but after watching you cut the wood to fit, I think I'll stick with the Bonfire. The one drawback I find to the Solo stoves is less heat radiates outward than traditional fires. I would love to see a heat deflector that would direct more heat sideways to those sitting around the pit.
thanks, glad it helped. Yes it will not have the same lateral heat as a traditional fire, but with the bonfire it is sufficient imo.
They do sell a deflector for them. They’re pricey, almost as much as the Ranger itself. Not sure about the value add but they exist, at least.
They do sell a heat deflector now
How long does the fire last till it burns out for both?
I went with the Bonfire. Haven’t used it yet because it just arrived. Seeing you having to cut the wood to a smaller size made my decision.
Awesome. Let me know how you like it once you use it
have you used it yet?
For my Ranger I just get chunk wood from my local firewood guy and it works fine without having to cut down normal size logs.
Rumour has it that guy still hasn’t tried his stove
Can these be used on a covered patio? Also, how long to they burn since you can't put them out when you are finished using them?
No. Too much smoke for covered area in my experience
I never cut the wood in my ranger. It burns like a champ no damage
I cut it into chunks, 3 pieces from a normal log. I either use a bandsaw or a saws all on site. Works for both pits and is easy to use. I keep it in fruit boxes for easy transport.
Do you you just put it in with a bit sticking out the top? Seems like the only reason to cut it would to make it completely smokeless, but if you're not worried about that as much then big pieces should be fine?
As someone that works for the Forest Service I acualy like the propane sfire pits. they are the only type of fire your a aloud to have during fire restrictions (pro tip)
I got the ranger. I cut my on firewood, and now I have something to do with the extra small pieces...
Eyeing the bonfire as that’s what our friends have and that’s what I’ve seen in life but Ranger looks cute for our small kids & the ease of bringing it inside as it rains in Miami all the time. Ranger feels better for everyday cooking on carnivore diet experiments
I want the bonfire just wondering how practical it is for everyday grilling
And I do mean everyday
hmmm
I have a new video coming soon featuring the new grill that is placed on the bonfire and can be used for everyday cooking if you wanted. Its pretty amazing. Stay tuned.
@@BackcountryRenegade hey I ordered the bonfire cooking bundle tonight, I guess we’ll all make videos on it! Happy cooking 🔥
Ranger for me as I travel light and usually no more than 2 around a fire
Can you use the grocery store manufactured quick start logs?
Yes
Will SOLO STOVE consider adding an optional heat deflectors to provide radiant heat?
the larger ones provide plenty of radian heat for me, but that would be a interesting suggestion to them they may run with
Solo Stove made a teaser announcement this week that hints at a deflector coming early next year!
@@okjunga awesome I’ll review it if I can get it
@@BackcountryRenegade could you get one yet?
@@wiliamsantana572 you can order them now, at this link for pre-order but not available until April. I have one being sent to me and ill have a review vid soon.
www.solostove.com/?rfsn=6011011.1c0670f
once you said full size logs fit... sold...
There's a larger size yet...the Yukon, I believe...
You are starting the fire in your grass?
Can I use the ranger for my apartment balcony?
would need spark catcher.
I went with ranger because I have small concrete deck.
Do these give off any heat? I am thinking of using the ranger inside my house. I have an old sleeve insert type fire place that has a limit of 2-3 logs at a time and thought the ranger might work perfectly for the space.
They do give off heat, but the ranger gives off the least since its the smallest. The heat is more vertical then horizontal for it but they have a heat deflector that really enhances the horizontal heat experience, ill be doing a review on it soon
Did it kill the grass under it? If not I'm sold!
no grass was harmed. as long as you use the stand should be good
@@BackcountryRenegade Great thanks! I want one for my yard when I bbq n cold nights!
I’ve had one of the original bonfires for years and I like it a lot. It’s a pain in the neck to clean though, but the 2.0 addressed that with the removable tray. I’d like to get another for camping and I’m struggling picking one over the other. On one hand I like the larger size, but I’m tight on space. Burning pellets in the adapter they sell is a great idea for camping and it also would probably work better (i.e. more efficient) in the ranger. Solo pellets are ridiculously expensive (like 2-2.5x vs market), but I guess folks like the convenience of small packaging.
I went through the same thinking. I know I wouldn’t be doing pallets and didn’t want to have to do all the work of making the wood smaller to fit In the Ranger. I think the bonfire is a good compromise
@@BackcountryRenegade Yeah, I’m not a big pellet guy either, but I’m planning a cross country trip to Alaska in my Airstream and they don’t allow you to bring firewood into Canada. It can also be expensive to purchase. I was thinking that pellets might be a good idea to save space, be in compliance and not have to hunt for and overpay for firewood.
If you get caught out in an unexpected rainstorm. What does the company say to do to reduce damage to the stove?
Solo stove makes a lid that you can put on and it will put off the fire and then you can put on the water proof cover.
@@BackcountryRenegade thanks for the reply.
Do you feel the Bonfire is big enough for a backyard; I was thinking of going for the Yukon.
I use mine for mainly travel and the occasional backyard. If it was going to be a dedicated backyard I’d go with the Yukon
What happens if it rains and it's still burning?
light rain should be okay, but heavy rain the seams can bust, because of the sudden change of heat. If you anticipate rain. getting the lid would be good to kill the fire or be under some covering to not let the rain hit it.
You should avoid the fisheye lens when making a video showcasing the size differences between the two models. I had to go to another persons tutorial to get a more accurate assessment. Just FYI
Was a wide angle but no fish eye. But thanks for the feedback. Won’t do so wide next time
If they come up with a better design, regarding the emptying of the ashes, then perhaps I would consider it.
They just released the 2.0 version that has a removable ash tray. Click link in description to check it out
I found not a lot of warmth generated below the top on devices. I will wait for something else !
I would say from my experience for the ranger that is true, but not so the bonfire. There were numerous times I had to step back because it was too warm. All depends on the amount of fuel you are using.
Probly not very good wood. Operator error
have you found anything yet?
yep ordering a bonfire
Awesome, let me know what u think when u get it. Love mine! Use the Link in description if this vid helped.
I still can't decide lol
Would these be safe to use indoors
I would not recommend it, sparks can still fly out every now and they depending on how full it is
Not too safe unless you can vent outside somehow, is my guess. Carbon monoxide is by-product of combustion and is deadly.
Go Tech ! 👆👆
oh yeah. Wreck'em
I saw this video after I purchased the ranger. Wish I had purchased the Bonfire.
They allow returns before 30 days from purchase if it has not been used. Ranger is still a good one just requires a bit more work and prep
Why is there a ton of smoke pouring out of the stove that the boys are huddled around in your video. Tons of smoke!!
we were in the pnw and i had them gather wood, but they brought in some that were still wet lol
Bonfire for me, we car camp and it’s less work!
I feel like a goddamn sexual tyrannosaurus after listening to this
I don't think they are that portable, A bit bulky and heavy to take up a mountain 😆
Fits in my Jeep just fine
You never showed if it burned the grass
😂 nothing to show. No burned grass at all when u use the base
what do you have on your feet.????? i call bull...
Does the Solo Stove mow the lawn as well? If not, you need to stop buying fire pits and buy a lawn mower instead to cut the grass in your backyard.
😂
Lol, that’s what kids are for.
🐐🐐🐐, too🤔😛
I just can’t take advice from a man in flip flops
Thank u
No funciona sale mucho humo