The weight is equally convenient, a mere 250g, so that’s ever so slightly lighter than a Solo Stove Lite (255g). And it’ll take a heavy load as well – the weight of an entire man with a four-foot long beard actually (evidence on the Savotta website). That’s all thanks to the neat, interlocking stainless steel panels which all slide into place nicely.

As is the case with all wood burners, you’re only going to want to use this when there’s been some dry weather or when you’ve brought your own dry fuel with you. In the usual British conditions, they’re not the most efficient option out there, but they’re the lightest, cheapest and, more importantly, the most fun.

Oh, and by the way, if you want something bigger, go and have a look at their Big Bad Stove.

Tester’s Verdict

Will Renwick, Outdoors Magic Editor

“I’ve used this on a couple of occasions. The first time was on the edge of a Norwegian Fjord and the second time was on the edge of the M25 motorway in Essex. While each setting couldn’t be any more contrasting, the common theme was that this stove was a joy to use each time. On both occasions, there’d been dry weather for the duration of the day so finding fuel wasn’t a problem, and I found the stove very quick and easy to assemble. It didn’t take long to get going at all. It burns really well, and when you turn the face (quite literally) to the wind, it’s clear to see how well the ventilation works.

“I’ve had both the Happy Stove and Grumpy Stove both roaring alongside each other, swallowing up anything I feed into their mouths, and providing both a means of cooking and morale-boosting warmth. It’s really handy that you don’t have to lift your pot off it in order to feed the fire, and to me this gives this stove a big edge over the similar twig burners by Solo Stove.

“Bear in mind that despite the fire being lifted slightly off the ground, I found that the stove did still charr the earth underneath it. I guess that’s expected really. To avoid leaving a mark, perhaps try cutting away the turf before using the stove to then replace it afterwards.

“Packed down into the little pouch, this Savotta stove design is so light and convenient to carry on or with you. It’s the kind of thing, I’d be happy to carry in my pack on any trip, just in case I get the right weather and setting to use it. I could definitely see myself carrying this on my next kayaking adventure.”

Trade Secrets

Jenni Valkeinen – Savotta Marketing Staff

“Happiest twig stove on the market! All the twig-stoves are handy because you don’t need to carry around gas or other similar fuels. The fuel for these stoves comes from the forest: twigs! Compared to an open fire the twig-stoves are much more fire safe and the flames have a windbreak. (Always use nonflammable surface when using twig-stoves). The stove offers good support for your cooking or coffeepot. With one “mouth full” you can easily boil a kettle full of water and you can add more twigs from the mouth opening without the need to lift the kettle out of the way.”