Solo Stove Review

Solo Stove, Solo Stove. I may have difficulty writing this review without becoming emotional, but I will do my best. In the sense of the word that we have developed for objects which we become attached to, enjoy and depend on; I love my Solo Stove. It can go with me anywhere. It can cook anything and can be fueled by almost anything. I have been on backcountry day trips when the solo stove was our only option for sure safe drinking water. This makes for patience and encourages the beautiful zen of tea breaks along rivers. I have used my solo stove to cook for seven people for eight days, without the help of any other stoves (not ideal, but alright). On a spur of the moment over-nighter by the Columbia, my roommate and I stuffed a tea pot with a dozen whole potatoes and grabbed a bottle of Sriracha on our way out the door. We cooked the potatoes on the Solo while getting our chill on, and pretty well had dinner for the seven of us. It can boil water for a large bowl of oatmeal in 3 or 4 minutes. The Solo Stove may test your patience and fire building skills at first while you figure out what starting technique works best for you. However, I really do enjoy feeding my Solo Stove, and it gives you a bit of that campfire vibe, even when campfires may not be an option. I also have the alcohol burning attachment which is slower to boil, but an excellent option when burnables are not around.