Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) produces more peak heat (38,594 vs 31,700 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) has the larger firebox (1.4 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is a non-catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.5 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 8500 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 31700 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.03 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 1.322 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 299-22 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2): 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9.
Are the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 and Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.