Thursday, March 31, 2022

This Japanese Stove is REALLY Different! - The Unique SOTO ST-310 Stove


If you have been with the channel for a while now, then you know that I am a big fan of the Japanese company SOTO; they have a presence in the USA but where they are very popular is in Japan. While they do offer some products in the US, they don’t offer all that they make.

Over the years I have been importing the products that aren’t readily available here in the States and i have to say; they have been incredible so far!

The Cassette stove ST-320 that I reviewed some time back continues to be one of the most unique and fun to use stoves that I have ever tested and in fact, it is one my favorite products I have ever tested.

Make sure to check out my review of that highly unique stove.

This is the Soto ST-310 stove, it runs off of Butane and it too is a unique stove system that I figured you all would be interested in just as much as I am.

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SOTO Regulator Stove ST-310MT

What it is : If you have been with the channel for a while now, then you know that I am a big fan of the Japanese company SOTO; they have a presence in the USA but where they are very popular is in Japan. While they do offer some products in the US, they don’t offer all that they make.

Over the years I have been importing the products that aren’t readily available here in the States and i have to say; they have been incredible so far!

The Cassette stove ST-320 that I reviewed some time back continues to be one of the most unique and fun to use stoves that I have ever tested and in fact, it is one my favorite products I have ever tested.

Make sure to check out my review of that highly unique stove.

This is the Soto ST-310 stove, it runs off of Butane and it too is a unique stove system that I figured you all would be interested in….just as much as I am.

Agenda Free Link : ebay.com

Versions : There is a silver and a black version of this stove - the black version tends to be more expensive


Price : The Silver Version can be imported for around $85. Here is some good news; this can be purchased on Amazon - there is a seller who has imported it!

The black version runs around $115 - $130 to import and I was only able to find it on eBay.

Dimensions setup :
Stands 4.5” tall
5.5 x 5.5 at the base

Each leg is only 2” apart so any size pot/pan/cup can be used.

Dimensions folded :
4.5” tall
5.5” long
2.5” thick

Materials : Stainless steel

BTU’s : If I did the conversion correctly, this stove is right at 10,000BUT’s

According to Soto, this stove is best used in temps down to 40f.

Weight :
Stove : 11.6oz
Stove plus Storage Bag : 12oz
Stove plus full can of Butane : 1lb 7.4oz

Features :
Legs that unfold and lock into place.
Built in Piezo Ignitor
Heat shield over gas canister
Micro regulator assists with keeping a constant pressure even as the fuel in the canister is being depleted.

Accessories : SOTO makes a number of products that one can get to customize their ST-310 stoves. One such accessory are silicone non-slip tube covers.

The company also makes an ignition assist lever which makes it easier to get to the Ignitor.

A burner pad can also be purchased for this stove that includes a windscreen.

There are at least 2 carry cases available as well.

It doesn’t stop there; there are tables which integrate with the stove that are pretty cool as well. I ordered one of these and it should be here soon.

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Observations So Far :
Impressive build quality
Unique design -
Large burner head
While not the lightest stove, it’s lighter than what you would expect.
Ignitor has always worked, hasn’t let me down so far.
Good adjuster - right amount of tension.
Exceptionally stable cooking platform
Can easily be used with smaller pots, pans and cups or larger ones.

As-is, no wind protection
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Monday, March 28, 2022

I'm Absolutely Blown Away! Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 - First Look an...


I have to be honest here, the quality of this tent is AMAZING especially when you consider the price!

I simply don't believe it!

Years have passed since I have reviewed anything from this company and that changes today; in this episode I am taking a fresh look at the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra tent and I'm blown away!
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TETON SPORTS MOUNTAIN ULTRA 1 PERSON TENT

What it is : This is a 3 season 1 person tent from the company known as Teton Sports. This is a budget friendly shelter that I have high hopes that I can ultimately recommend.

Before I can, I need to take a close look at the shelter and then test it out. Coming soon!

Back in 2017 I reviewed this tent and ultimately recommended and with it being 2022, this tent has changed some and it is time to reevaluate this product.

Agenda Free Link : https://tetonsports.com/product/mountain-ultra-1-tent/

Weight : 4.4lbs

Materials :
RAINFLY MATERIAL : 66D 3MM Ripstop Polyester
INNER TENT WALL MATERIAL : 150D Polyester Oxford
INNER TENT WALL MESH : B3 FR Micro Mesh
FLOOR MATERIAL : 150D Polyester Oxford
Pole : T6 Aluminum
Storage Bag : 66D 3mm Ripstop Polyester

Dimensions Stored : 21 x 5

Dimensions Setup Interior : 80 x 30 x 41

Price : $110 retail (purchased during a sale on the Teton website for $83

Colors : Gray and Silver, Red and Yellow

Versions : 1, 2, 3, 4 person variants

Initial Thoughts :
See Video
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How the 2022 version is different than the 2017 version.

Luckily I still have my notes to compare important details

The new 2022 version is smaller by 2” in all dimensions when setup.

Dimensions : 82" x 32" x 39.5"
Packed Dimensions are virtually the same.
The newest version is slightly less heavy - 4.4lbs compared to 4.7 of the older version.

Teton sports used to state the hydrostatic rating but no longer does so. The fly was rated at 3000mm but this is no longer stated.

The materials are different; the older version featured a high denier rain fly

The older version included a groundsheet whereas the new one does not.

The price of the old version was $130 retail, I paid $118 for it back then.
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With these changes the only big con that I see is the change in size; cutting 2” from each dimension could translate to a tent that simply will not work for all individuals instead they will have to get either a 2 person tent or go with a different product entirely.

The change in materials isn’t that big of a deal as long as the overall performance is similar.

Coming up I will begin with my testing of this product and we will see how well it performs in the rain. That is a big question for me.

It is my hope that this tent performs well as I would love to be able to recommend this tent and even the larger sizes for those who are looking for budget options.
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Saturday, March 26, 2022

It Got Dangerous and I Had to Bail - Testing the Bothy Bag Emergency She...


In this episode of TOGR's Lone Survivor Series, Luke is going to put the infamous Bothy Bag to the test in some truly nasty conditions; some love them, some absolutely hate them; let's find out why that is.

Testing begins in a heavy rain but ends in an Ice Storm along with very strong winds and things go from Bad to Disaster in minutes.

Gear List for this Adventure :
After receiving countless messages from viewers about supporting the channel through Amazon, I have begun using Amazon Affiliate links in the Adventure Videos and if you choose to purchase one of these products via these links I will receive a small commission which will help fund future honest reviews and adventures.

The channel remains as it always was, 100% Agenda Free with no sponsored videos, no paid reviews, and I don't care if you purchase these products or not; you won't find affiliate links in review videos only in adventures.

I'm going to do my best to put gear lists into all of my videos since everyone is asking for them all the time.

For this trip, here are the big items that I used.

Survival Gear List :

Camera Equipment :
- GoPro 10 : https://amzn.to/3BSAJhZ
- GoPro Batteries : https://amzn.to/3jPJba9
- GoPro Wind Cover : https://amzn.to/3AtoN58
- SIRUI Carbon Fiber Travel 5C Tripod : https://amzn.to/3BEahZX
- POVGear GoPro Stick : https://amzn.to/2VKFeLk

Clothing :
- Outdoor Research Interstellar Rain Jacket : https://amzn.to/3ubSTsw
- Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Pants : https://amzn.to/3bKRiS9
- SCARPA Men's Kailash Trek GTX Hiking Boot : https://amzn.to/342zFcd
- Arcteryx Conveyor Belt : https://amzn.to/3i3CRfb
- Fjallraven Zip-Off Pants : https://amzn.to/3leUdXb
- Woolly Merino Wool V Neck Long Sleeve : https://amzn.to/3olwBmn
- USMC Fleece Sweater : eBay.com for green https://amzn.to/3xVNWph for brown
- Minus33 Merino Wool 723 Kobuk Baselayer Sweater : https://amzn.to/3DmJWPx
- Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie : https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/mens-superstrand-lt-hoodie-289620
- Smartwool Merino Wool Hat : https://amzn.to/3feJv0Y
- IO Merino Wool Mask : No Longer Available
- Knit Gloves :
- Outdoor Research PS150 Gloves : https://amzn.to/32AxVd5
- Outdoor Research MGS Shell Gloves Waterproof Gloves : ebay.com

- Gear :
- Terra Nova Bothy Bag : https://amzn.to/3uadtJH
- Mountain Hardware JMT 35 Backpack : https://www.mountainhardwear.com/p/jmt-35l-backpack-1938331.html
- Komperdell Trekking Poles : https://amzn.to/3uadBc9
- NiteCore NU32 Headlamp : https://amzn.to/3fxqLbU
- Nite Ize Lantern : https://amzn.to/3fCFbHN
- Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Watch : https://amzn.to/3GvkPMC
- Osprey Kit Bags : https://amzn.to/3oPWsBx
- Kershaw Cryo II Folding Knife : https://amzn.to/2Sej6aD
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Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Value of this Stove is Excellent - Esbit Medium Solid Fuel Stove Review


The value and functionality of this stove is off of the the charts!

In this Agenda Free Review, Luke is reviewing the Medium Size Esbit stove and while doing so will go over the Pros, the Cons and why this may be the right stove for you.
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Medium Size Esbit Pocket Stove Review 

What it is : This is a lightweight, small form factor solid fuel stove - I love stoves like this and while this isn’t overly unique it is highly versatile and for the money, they are hard to beat.

Thank you to Theo who sent this in for me to review, thank you brother! 

Esbit is a German company who has been making stoves for over 75 years for both civilian and military applications. The original stove was developed in the 1930’s and since then has been used by outdoorsmens/women, military forces, rescue organizations and even humanitarian groups. 


Price : $15

Weight : 6.1oz - stove and two 27g fuel cubes 

Materials : 
Stove is made from Galvanized steel
Fuel Tablets are Hexamine which is toxic to breathe in.

Size : 4.5” x 3.25” roughly an 1” deep

Review Pros :

- Plain and simple, this is an awesome stove!
- Easy to setup, easy to break down.
- The fuel is easy to ignite; not the easiest but with a steady flame it will be burning.

Also, Hexamine works great at high elevations and in sub-zero conditions. 

Good quality stove

Very lightweight

Inexpensive

Can be used with other fuels not just those from Esbit - also multiple sizes.  

Offers good wind resistance. 

Can hold multiple fuel tablets 

Because the walls are retractable, you can use this with many sizes of pots, pans and cups. 

Review Cons : 

Fuel - it’s toxic to breathe in when it is burning and it absolutely stinks.  Smells like shrimp even though the package. When I’m out with this type of stove and fuel, I will double bag it….for my protection! Lol 

Talking about the fuel, it can be hard to ignite in windy conditions 

Summary :

These little stoves are great for those who want to go out on adventures with a lightweight, small form factor stove and fuel solution. Inexpensive, simple to use, compact and fuel is easily available.

Note : Esbit has multiple Pocket Stoves; a small, medium and large. In my opinion, the medium is the sweet spot but in truth, you’re not going to see a massive difference in any of them.  There is only an inch difference between the smallest and the largest. 

There are other companies who make similar stoves such as BCB; there are very few differences between them all.
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