Gear Review: Backpacking/Camp Stove and Cookset from LighTake.com

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Gear Review: Backpacking/Camp Stove and Cookset from LighTake.com

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8 жыл бұрын

***PLEASE NOTE*** I mistakenly put the dimensions of the pots in centimeters rather than millimeters. Sorry for any confusion!
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This is a review of an outdoor/camping/backpacking cookset and stove from LighTake.com. It is a very low-cost item that might make for a good alternative to the expensive name-brand stuff you can find for a lot more money at the big camping/outdoor stores like REI, EMS and Dick's Sporting Goods... This set costs approximately $20.00 (the price at the website seems to vary almost daily) and is well worth the price (of course you you have to keep in mind that you ARE getting it for a very LOW price). I liked the look and performance of everything. The one issue I had was with the piezo igniter on the stove. It created a spark like it was supposed to, but wouldn't ignite the gas for some reason. Later I figured out that the igniter was simply too close to the burner and when I gave it a little more space it worked perfectly (stay tuned or skip to the end to see it working properly). You might be able to find better quality, higher performance, slightly better design and/or a somewhat lighter product with the name brand sets, but for the price this is an excellent overall value.
I've never dealt with LighTake before and would like to know what others think of the company and its products. They were very pleasant in asking me to review some of their stuff, quick to send it along to me and I was pleasantly surprised by the apparent quality of everything in this set.

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@stephanies6770 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool! I ordered three of these stoves for me and my two kids for Christmas! I’m one step ahead of them now on how to use this sweet stove and I’ll get to show them how it functions! ! Good times, good memories!

@gschultz9 2 жыл бұрын

Hope they worked out well for you and your kids!

@cupnoodles9711 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using this set for a while and I recommend using this for mostly water. I make ramen, oatmeal, coffee and cook vegetables. Not non stick. I have a little 8" skillet I bought from Walmart for $5 that completes this set for outdoor cooking. The little stove is honestly worth the price and it has an igniter not even the expensive brand name ones have igniters. You can also buy the little stove for less than $10 separately and buy a separate cook kit of your choice.

@gschultz9 2 жыл бұрын

That's a very good suggestion about limiting the use of something like this for heating water. Thank you for the insight!

@PlayingWithFireOutdoors Жыл бұрын

About 4 yrs ago I got a similar set from wish, for use in a Suzuki Samurai. It was a great purchase, i normally used my MSR Whisperlight (it's now for winter use only). But after trying a few different models of the stoves, My version of this is always in my OMG, I broke down bag. A friend and I were coming back from hunting , and witnessed a car accident. The people were kinda shocky, I quickly made some tea and hot chocolate for them and a few other stoppers. Stayed for the police and ambulance, the paramedics were grateful for keeping the under observation and treatment . The surging is from you rotating it, left still they stay pretty good!

@georgehunter7099 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these recently, it only cost £16:58. I have seen it used a number of times so had a good idea of how it worked. Great value.

@amanacatandhisdog8836 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry to see some people giving you a hard time for trying out products. I admire you because you disclose what you are doing and I like people who do that like you and Les Stroud etc. Too many people from all walks of life telling others half truths or lies of omission. I like Steve and you and others who do reviews that appear and act authentic. Who aren't trying to be someone they are not. 👍 and thanks.

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you chris, I appreciate that. I understand that the stuff that people send to me to review were "free", but what (a small part of) the viewers can't seem to understand is that that IS how reviews are generally made. Someone making their first video would probably have to buy their own stuff to review, but now that I've been doing this for five years and have a bit of an audience there are companies that are willing to send me stuff to review. It's not a "payment" or "pay off", just the way things are reviewed. I've mentioned to some people that the restaurant reviews and movie reviews they read or see on TV or the web aren't generally paid for by the reviewers. They are comped, but nobody accuses them of being a sell out. I understand that I'm not a "professional" reviewer, but I do my best to provide as professional a review as I'm capable of. I'm glad that there are more people like you who understand what I'm doing than the minority that simply want a conspiracy theory or just something to complain about.

@ipscjoe 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I adjusted my igniter and works PERFECTLY now 👍

@silvanigra 3 жыл бұрын

These are sold under various "brand" names for about the same price. Probably made in the same factory in China and branded as per the client's request. I have an identical set sold by the Czech brand Pinguin. But as long as they work, they are a good lightweight choice.

@gschultz9 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that's exactly the case.

@PaulBuikema 8 жыл бұрын

I just got the same pot set (not the stove) under a different brand name for about $15USD, seemes to work fine so far. I have a cheap Chinese stove similar stove burner that I paid about $7 USD , for cheap kit, its fine, for quality kit I will take my MSR etc for the long run.

@Arrowdodger 8 жыл бұрын

You know, this is pretty awesome. I could even see the pots being nice in a small apartment, RV, etc, just since those folding handles and stacking like that would free up a lot of space

@marchills4131 8 жыл бұрын

I like how you function test in real time, revealing the issue with the piezo electric ignition. I have a couple of these cheapy stoves and the ignition feature works flawlessly on both. But on one of them, two of those swing out "ears" on the pot supports wouldn't open all the way, preventing the pot from resting completely level. I had to file a little metal in 2 strategic spots to correct the problem. I guess my point is that a lot of what one pays for with the more expensive brands is better materials, better workmanship and - perhaps most importantly - better quality control. But as you and I have discovered, at least some of the deficiencies can be corrected with a little creative fiddling. BTW, I don't have that exact cookset, but do have lots of extra room in mine. Like you I use the extra space for storing the stove and fuel canister, but I've also squeezed in a Bic mini lighter (backup in case the piezo ever does fail), a bandana (also keeps the contents from rattling), a wind screen made with HD aluminum foil, and a half of a sponge scrubby + dish soap stored in a hotel sized shampoo bottle. The scrubby and dish soap go inside a small ziploc baggy.

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

Great ideas for filling up as much of the extra space as possible!

@joannegray5138 8 жыл бұрын

That egg looked perfectly cooked to me; I love it when they're brown and crispy on the bottom :)

@sleestac69 4 жыл бұрын

Seek professional help.

@BedsitBob 5 жыл бұрын

I've got the stove and, for the price (£5-11 including delivery), it's brilliant. The Piezo ignition works fine on mine.

@EdWood2006 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy yours from?

@treenguyen749 2 жыл бұрын

I'm probably defiantly very late but the way to properly light the burner is to rotate the collar which prevents air from mixing into the gas before lighting the stove this prevents gas from just escaping and possibly creating a fireball, once you have the gas lit you can rotate the collar from safety flame to blue flame/ cooking mode or whatever.

@hamzah6251 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video!! Just bought this stove and your review was super helpful. It’s my first stove and so thanks for showing how to use it and the tip at the end was very helpful too!!!

@WashThatCar 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve just been gifted this exact set in a Summer Secret Santa with my friends, and your review is really helpful. Thanks!

@SittingWolfParanormal420 2 жыл бұрын

tip push the igniter a little bit closer to the burner and it'll work just fine to light it up. however as for a cook set goes I use the Ozark trail 5pc. mess kit with it and the canisters I use are the Coleman propane/butane mixed canisters and I've never had a problem with any of them so far

@darq95 8 жыл бұрын

Those pots are huge!! I'm roughly 182 cm tall (6 ft). You must be a giant for them to look so small in your hands like that! 😂

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

I never mentioned before that I'm fifty feet tall! Yeah, that was a little metric mistake!

@ReclaimingRob81 8 жыл бұрын

Bought this on Amazon and I love it. It's worked well so far!

@freeebirdx1316 8 жыл бұрын

great review, nice change of pace. hope you do more of these type reviews :)

@rockyraab8290 8 жыл бұрын

Based on the dimensions posted, it would seem that the smaller bowl would slip inside the larger one to work as a double boiler. That might be handy.

@brennanmerris9466 8 жыл бұрын

Make some chocolate ganache in the bush:P

@acexprt 8 жыл бұрын

Don't use a fork on the non stick pan :/ eeeek my mom would kill me

@TheWaveSon 3 жыл бұрын

Your mom raised you well !

@ipscjoe 5 жыл бұрын

I just got mine today and have the exact problem as yours. I’ll try it again in the morning.

@ksingleton101 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a Propane Torch that acts the same way. If you turn the gas up to high it will blow out the spark before it lights the gas. Turning down the gas it lights every time. It's also hard to light out side in the wind but if I turn up the gas just slightly more it lights.

@Big_John_C 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a set to throw in my saddlebags for motocamping, it works just fine for what I need it for and very cheap.

@HappyBear376 3 жыл бұрын

I got one of these for work, it's a good bit of kit.

@GMiller75 3 жыл бұрын

good tip about the igniter.

@dougeastman 8 жыл бұрын

Cooking an egg in an aluminum pan like that is tough.. even on the lowest flame. I've had luck cycling it on and off the flame repeatedly, keeping it well above. Titanium is even worse. Lots of butter helps :) Looks like a decent set for the price. I wonder if rebuild kits are available for the stove? Be careful cranking the valve down beyond where it seals, you may wear it out.

@CP140405 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review. It is interesting to see a review of the equipment someone might use instead of just the food. My son has a very similar set ( different and more well-known brand name) that he picked up at his work with his staff discount. Like this set, it has some trouble getting something to simmer, but if you want to get some water boiling in short order it works just fine.

@TBNTX 8 жыл бұрын

Looks like a cool-set that was modeled after Esbit's CS985HA design, but using a propane burner instead of solid fuel/alcohol.

@DreadnoughtAdventure 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thank you. I had never heard of Lightake before.

@dv6579 7 жыл бұрын

nice video you should have shown that the tank and stove fit inside the pot perfectly taking up very little space in a pack

@verdielg 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. Would you recommend for a lightweight hiking pack?

@mattivirta 2 жыл бұрын

i oren just today same bowl, but has different set up, bowl,fry pan, kettle has 21$ i has burner before.

@gschultz9 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Yes, there seem to be many variations on what you can get with these types of sets.

@Youtubelies5973 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought one of these turned up but they didn't add the stove

@mythgaming3451 3 жыл бұрын

Some people say if u use it a little time it will get leak

@RichardBuckerCodes 8 жыл бұрын

Clearly you get what you pay for. The pocketrocket costs 3x as much and while I'm not going that way either you gotta hope there has been some testing and QA. The Microrocket has a separate igniter.

@petermport 6 жыл бұрын

What is the biggest size canister that will fit inside, Great video by the way Ill be sure to drop you a thumbs up

@anessabanovic5965 4 жыл бұрын

3:30 Milimeters (mm) not centimeters (cm). :)

@deepakshirke242 Жыл бұрын

Is it available on Amazon???

@CrombatRations 8 жыл бұрын

Nice cooking setup for a nice price. Well it's great egg didn't stick, but it's too narrow for an egg I guess that's why it need's flipping. Thanks for the review. Asger

@yetimangaming9384 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one of these with out the stove I payed $13.85 I really like the peak1 stove it's alittle heavy but works really good

@20moonpie 5 жыл бұрын

Sir your going to mess up your pots with the metal fork use a wooden spatula

@thetatcritic4236 6 жыл бұрын

Can you put a link to the utensil set? (The one with the knife and fork and spoon and corkscrew ) thanks

@isaacsvids2540 7 жыл бұрын

good vid. I actually have the same but I need the stove bought it on ebay now I need the stove

@keithmoore7390 8 жыл бұрын

not bad for $20.00 but durability is the question? his site sounds like the web version of odd or big lots, if so it might be worth checking out once and a while? you can occasionally find a deal there. never have been crazy about those piezo sparkers anyway, seems like every lighter you get with one won't work after you refill the damn thing the first time much rather se a flint sparker!

@wilsonarbito7911 2 жыл бұрын

I like For me it’s good. Cheap and practice

@AdmiralPreparedness 7 жыл бұрын

I get the stove for $3.99 with free shipping and I can get the pot set for $11.00 with free shipping from China. Don't mind the wait one bit since I resell them for $24.99. $39.99 with fuel bottle and free shipping inside the USA. Cha Ching!!

@thirdhorizon6964 5 жыл бұрын

Quite savvy of you to figure out the issue with that burner!

@gschultz9 5 жыл бұрын

I was feeling kind of bad thinking I was going to have to say it was a complete piece of trash and then thought that since the element was working fine and making a good spark it must be something else. You certainly wouldn't expect to have to push your sparking element closer to the burner (and wouldn't want that to be the case in an expensive camp stove), but it definitely made for a simple solution that worked just fine!

@rprock5817 6 жыл бұрын

How long does the fuel tank last when cooking

@thomassisk9242 2 жыл бұрын

I bought mine from Stealth Angel for $30. A little more than advertised from other sellers.

@gschultz9 2 жыл бұрын

Still a pretty good deal though. How did it work for you?

@jonmorgaan368 4 жыл бұрын

Does it come in a box all beaten to shit like that?

@twentysix-qv8gu 5 жыл бұрын

Got the same one. Works awesome for the price, And packs well

@BackcountryExposure 8 жыл бұрын

I guess if you need to go cheap to get into something then looks good.

@RJM1011 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video its like one I have made by Esbit.

@helloworldstein 8 жыл бұрын

Not too shabby for about $25 bucks eh? Id kinda be reserved about using a stove of unknown origin since that stuff can go horribly wrong but I doubt its any worse than the generic brands you can get from camping stores vs the more expensive but higher quality name brand stuff.

@mattivirta 2 жыл бұрын

no matter what brand have cheap working same than expensive, only idiot waste lot money camping gears because all same parts can buy lot cheapen, etc, mini gas stove gost amazon ower 20$ anb shipping 25$ totally same stove same factory make, cost aliexpress 6$ and FREE shipping, same bowl,fry pan, kettle have all have same factory parts but different price different shop. i buy this bowl,frypan,kettle set whit sponge,cooking tools 14 pcs setup, 20$

@viz.on7 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the explanation, found this video after I order this product already. Although, I bought the pots without the fire stove, for around $9.5. Anyway, do you know if you can use it over a bonfire?

@gschultz9 7 жыл бұрын

I couldn't say for sure, but I don't really see why you couldn't. Considering how hot the flame from the stove can get it doesn't seem like having it over a fire would be a problem.

@tehmightymo5644 8 жыл бұрын

That logo reminds me of the hp logo. Anyway, great video as always. Nice changeup from the usual MRE reviews.

@LaviccB 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Love your content! Keep up the great work!

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hachchicken 4 жыл бұрын

How much does it weight?

@ChristmasCrustacean1 8 жыл бұрын

I like the yolk runny, I would have been fine with it as done

@Macbrand 6 жыл бұрын

Good effort for first go using that stove.

@PaulBissekerBushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Those piezo ignitions work better if you have the gas on really low. Too fast and it won't light ;)

@gschultz9 6 жыл бұрын

Good tip! The problem I was having with this one was that it was tilted too far from the gas to ignite it. Minor flaw in a super-cheap stove that otherwise worked fine.

@PaulBissekerBushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Yes i watched it to the end. Just throwing my 2 pence in :)

@Romin.777 6 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for this cookset, ordered from ali express for less than 8 euros. :))

@gschultz9 6 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it. I thought it was perfectly serviceable for a cheap set!

@johnnyringo3365 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. So basically the pots are a go and the burner a dud?

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

It looked like that at first, but I was able to get the igniter to work in the end. Not perfect, but pretty good.

@SittingWolfParanormal420 2 жыл бұрын

the stove isn't a dud the only thing you have to do with the igniter is move it a little bit closer to the burner and it'll light up just fine I have the same exact stove that I use on my propane/butane canisters and it works really well

@donaldsaunders4736 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review thanks👍

@paladin656 8 жыл бұрын

How well did the 'non stick' coating hold up after being gouged with your metal fork while flipping the egg?

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

I knew someone would mention the scraping sounds! I was going to use a plastic MRE spoon, but was afraid it would melt. Only other option I had was the metal mess kit fork and I didn't realize how bad of an idea it was until it started making all that noise! But, it didn't scrape the finish at all--believe it or not!

@paladin656 8 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool. More durable than I expected then, though I can't image the coating would hold up well to repeated use at that price point, but that's still a cool lil gadget. Thanks for the reply.

@Hiltibold 8 жыл бұрын

I wonder what kind of cheap (and unhealthy?) coating that is.

@majordakka5743 8 жыл бұрын

Teflon?

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

That's a very good point I hadn't thought of. Whether the stuff works at all, how well-made it seems to be and the price point are all things to take into consideration, but in the end it IS a cheap no-name product and who knows what the long-term health effects could be from whatever cheap coating they may have put on there...

@ljason888 5 жыл бұрын

@@gschultz9 you also factor in that you used stainless utinsles to scratch the coating

@thamomentum 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! It really helped

@beltong2724 4 жыл бұрын

you can buy it for 13 cad so about 10 usd on eBay

@davem.2191 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one of those a couple of years ago. My only issue with it is that the material is not a non-scratch surface. So if you use a metal (fork, spoon, etc) on it it can scratch pretty easily. Otherwise, it's fine for car camping or picnics.

@gschultz9 2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely agree with that. Suppose it's the "price you pay" to get something so cheaply.

@user-zw4wc3nf2c 3 жыл бұрын

Why isn't ignition working ?

@gschultz9 3 жыл бұрын

I thing I mentioned it in the video, but it was simply a matter of the igniter being just a bit too far from the propane stream. All I had to do was press it slightly closer and it worked fine!

@markuskernbach6760 6 жыл бұрын

How i clean it correct befor first use?

@gschultz9 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know if there's a "correct" way to clean it. I basically just used hot water and dish detergent. I'm not sure if its dishwasher safe or not. Not really sure why it WOULDN'T be, but since it's a cheap product from overseas I figured I'd play it safe and not put it in the dishwasher.

@alexnoble9243 5 жыл бұрын

Would a 500ml cannister fit inside the pot?

@gschultz9 5 жыл бұрын

Good question. I might have to see if I can dig it out to check. I think a 500ml container might be just a bit too big to fit in there, but I guess it would depend on the shape of the canister.

@alexnoble9243 5 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@ericachua9097 8 жыл бұрын

Best video❤️❤️

@darkdestwoyer 8 жыл бұрын

You got the Dimensions in Metric wrong, i guess those are mm, not cm. 1inch = 2.54cm

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

Oops, yup. That was a mistake! Yeah, that would be huge!

@ViRiDz 8 жыл бұрын

Lasagna and Egg dinner. I don't know about this one.

@LaviccB 8 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious

@ballsymove93 8 жыл бұрын

Probably similar to chili with eggs

@AdmiralPreparedness 7 жыл бұрын

Right about the time the water starts to boil, a piece of tree or a bug falls into it. Never fails. Uhg!

@jeremyred6343 5 жыл бұрын

100cm, that makes a meter. Maybe you mean millimeters

@LaviccB 8 жыл бұрын

Is the lasagna from the same website?

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

No, I picked that up at REI.

@tearfuleyes3624 8 жыл бұрын

You should make a series like this. "Cheap Gear" or "is it worth it?" Also I love your content keep up the great work

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

I'm kind of thinking of doing something like that. I can't really afford the really good, high quality equipment. It might be good to showcase some cheaper alternatives and see if it's worth the savings.

@flectoz 8 жыл бұрын

The pots are quite large... you're after millimeters, not centimeters.

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

Yup, that was obviously a mistake!

@TheWaveSon 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like aluminium in my food..

@mattivirta 2 жыл бұрын

you not need eat bowl,hahaha not newer have aluminium in food, and we have home all bowls clear aluminnium not this ,this have coated teflon.

@davidruhl5700 8 жыл бұрын

its millimeters

@Owen322 3 жыл бұрын

how come no one knows how to do eggs right the yolk should be slightly runny does anyone ells agree

@Owen322 3 жыл бұрын

btw I don't mean it in a mean way just what I like

@medellinonlean 3 жыл бұрын

not everyone like everything you like

@LJH770 Жыл бұрын

We didn't want a taste test 🤣🤣

@benjames2310 4 жыл бұрын

It's the wrong sizes.

@Californiafell 4 жыл бұрын

Use it before you review it, please!

@timtrain35 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review, but that is a cheap stove. flame pattern was erratic as well as the control. There's a reason the MSR's and the like are priced the way they are.

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

Which all goes back to "You get what you pay for."

@filmedbynetra 8 жыл бұрын

Do a face reveal

@raide1448 5 жыл бұрын

2 minutes of info stretched to over 17 minute video. Impressive.

@xmrex8299 8 жыл бұрын

hey gschultz! I uploaded my first mre video, mind checking it out? maybe give some tips?

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out! Good luck!

@darlingstuff1560 5 жыл бұрын

WON'T USE ALUMINIUM OR TITANIUM......WITH FOOD AND DRINK. EVER

@UndeadFreak 8 жыл бұрын

This is why gshill9 will never be a great as steve he doesnt sell out his viewers to crap products like this. yeah really looking forward to that utensil multi tool from china warehouse prices . come

@gschultz9 8 жыл бұрын

This was a review of a product. I'm not the first person ever to do a review of a product.

@eros143 4 жыл бұрын

Scratch that cookware why don't you... =/ lol

@tonyfrewin4822 3 жыл бұрын

115 cm would be massive 😂

@dappersem1524 8 жыл бұрын

sellout jk

@natasaveljkovska7648 7 жыл бұрын

Be sure to read lightake review on my blog before you buy. Go to *edwinreviews. com/lightake-com-review/* Thanks. Thayne.

@brofist9786 8 жыл бұрын

First

@wilsonperalta9493 7 жыл бұрын

Don't carry it and shaking it while igniting, use your common sense.

@grabiatonehrimzer9822 6 жыл бұрын

asia crap !!! don't buy this shiet!!! go for a PRIMUS !!!!!!!!

@SittingWolfParanormal420 2 жыл бұрын

not everything from Asian countries are crap and primus isn't all that popular and great like you think it is idiot don't knock other products when you have never tested them out yourself