This thing is awesome. Weighs just over a pound for the larger size one and my kids and I took it backpacking. We cooked ramen noodles and had 1.3 Liters of water boiling in about 3 minutes (we had lots of wood inside and a heat exchanger pot). It had just rained and everything was damp but we used a small coglans fuel tablet (.1 ounces and $.25) to get the fire going. Once the twigs started burning it got hot enough in there that anything wet would dry out very fast and burn completely.

It is heavy at 1 pound compared to a standard backpacking stove but since you dont have to carry a large isobutane fuel canister it almost balances out. I love that this thing can double as a small firepit as well while backpacking where firewood might be scarce. It is really efficient with the wood. My kids and I used it in our backyard and cooked marshmallows on it. 1 foot of 2x4 lumber lasted 60 minutes (15 minutes for each 3 inch section).

Watching this burn as well is very fascinating. The air gets sucked along a hollow cavity in the side and burn as it comes out through the holes in the top. If you have ever watch a video of the solo stoves it works like that. I also like that the shielded design makes starting fires in the wind very easy. This thing gets extremely hot and so you cant move it very easily once it has been burning for a while. I wish they had a handle on the base or something like that to move it but I just deal with it.

Overall a great product that I would recommend.

I'll start off by saying I love this little stove. I was initially interested in a Solo Stove but I found these and similar products and was interested in their ability to collapse down. I couldn't decide between the options so I ended up ordering two Tomshoo stoves (pictured here) and the Ohuhu stove. The versions have already changed in the few days since I purchased, but I'll try to explain the options.

When I ordered, the "S2" or "Standard 2" version of the Tomshoo stove appeared to be more like the Ohuhu stove, but with handles. Now that version is called the "3 pronged" option. There was also a "Standard" and "Standard 1/S1" which I couldn't differentiate from the description. But from the photos, it seemed like the S1 was the taller of the two.

I ordered the "Standard" and "Enlarged Version" which are pictured here side by side. Tape measure and 16.9 fl oz Walmart water bottle for reference. I also ordered the Ohuhu stove.

The color difference you see is because I took these photos after trying out the Enlarged version and before the Standard. When they arrived, they were well-packaged and the same color. Ultimately, I kept these two and gave the Ohuhu stove to a friend.

I think all the stoves are excellent, but ultimately prefers these because in actual use, they need to be fed pretty constantly. I saw other reviews on the Ohuhu that mentioned needing to remove a pot to add fuel. I didn't think it would matter, but it did. The benefits of a stick stove are many, you really need no other tools to gather the only fuel it needs if you're in an area with wood. You only need small sticks that can be broken by hand. It doesn't even have to be all that dry, I tried mine out after a heavy rain. It's an excellent stove and you can tell it's efficient as a re-burner, I don't have a solo stove but the concept seems to carry over.

I really do like the design of this better than Ohuhu, the 3 prongs on that one seemed like they wouldn't last and it seemed less solidly fit together over all. Like the pieces seemed to shake once assembled and not fit tightly. Tomshoo didn't have this problem.

I ended up keeping both the standard and large version of this because they both have solid uses for me. The smaller is a perfect backpacking stove. Many comments mention that it fits in the MSI 750 ml alpine pot. I am not sure on this but have also seen reviews that the lid doesn't fit in this scenario. That makes sense since, with all the product description changes I've seen, I doubt there's much consistency in production. I have the 1.1L version of the MSI pot, however, and the standard fits perfectly (even with its storage bag) and the lid locks. I can also fit a ferro rod, lighter, and 12 pack of small fuel tablets inside along with the stove and still close it. I love everything about this setup, including the larger pot since I usually hike with my husband or a friend. We only need one set of everything to manage food for a couple days.

The larger version is actually bigger enough that it's worth keeping for family trips. I can fit larger chunks of wood inside and the fire burns longer and needs less maintenance. That's nice when trying to heat a 2-3L pot for a family of 5. That said, both of these burn HOT and FAST. Be prepared with a pile of sticks to feed it until you're done cooking. The larger version especially works as a nice little warming fire for 1-2 people on a temperate night. It won't save you from the cold, but it's nice for your hands. It doesn't nest in any pots I currently have, but I'm keeping it anyway for the price. I plan to put it in my car or emergency bag. The standard size is coming with me on every backpacking trip for forever.

These heat fast, burn fast, and burn hot. I need to time it, but they each boiled 1 L of water in just 5-10 minutes. It's actually nice that they burn out fast, this is a perfect stove for a hot lunch on a longer hike. You can realistically stop to rest and eat for under an hour and get a hot meal out of it. I personally would struggle to manage that with a standard fire depending on the weather. It is also easier to leave no trace with these as the footprint of the fire is so small and you don't need to cut wood.

Overall, these are excellent quality and the price is somewhat unbelievable even for Amazon. I have no real motivation to pay for a solo stove, I'm sure the company is great but I backpack on a budget and these are lifesavers. I like the standard version better than Ohuhu and would advise against the S2/tripod version of this for the same reasons (harder to feed, wimpy little pot stand). That said, the Ohuhu had a far better grill grate and I'm considering purchasing one separately for this. I saw one that looks like it could fit that's made for Big Green Eggs. I wish I'd kept the Ohuhu grate before giving it away! But overall, I'd still choose the Tomshoo since it works with or without the little cross pit stand and is easier to feed and feels more solid.

I hope this helps people decide between all the seemingly identical stoves out there! Happy camping.

Operates just like the solo stove but collapses down into a much smaller pack! So easy to light and cooks like a champ! Great purchase!

I am very pleased with this little stove although I have not had the opportunity to use it yet. It feels quite sturdy and does not feel cheaply made. I intend to use an alcohol burner stove inside this but it also uses wood which is very convenient. I would buy it again.

Bought this one literally two minutes after seeing Iridium242's review on YT. Great prepper chan and a great emergency/prepper or hiker/camping stove! Can be used with twigs or with properly sized split wood, liquid alcohol or spirit burner, or solid fuel tabs. Just as an experiment, Hubs boiled a 20oz Stanley pot of coffee over a can of peanut hulls. This is about the best twig burner stove deal out there. Big recommend!