Fire Pit Recommendation - OT

RyanStl

Hi all - I'm moving in a couple weeks and I love the stone fire pit I built at the current house a couple years ago.  At the new house I plan to completely redo the patio and build a circular off-shoot for a fire pit.  I've been looking at smokeless fire pits like the Solo Stove or Breeo.  Does anyone have any input on what is best?

I'm expecially concerned about longevity, as I'm not not going to be bringing the fire pit in and out to use; it'll remain on the patio (possibly with cover).  I also want to be able to use regular logs, so 24" and up and nothing that requires pellets.

stlcharcoal

I'm a Breeo dealer, since have a customer that wanted me to order some.....which one you looking for?

RRP

stlcharcoal said:

I'm a Breeo dealer, since have a customer that wanted me to order some.....which one you looking for?

I have and use my fire pit all the time as the way to safely burn the numerous fallen sticks from my heavily wooded lot. Also some occasional night time fires using logs. So just how does a fire pit become a smokeless one?

Wolfpack

I have a Yukon solo and have had a good experience- plenty large enough for full sized firewood and big enough for our family of 5 to stay reasonably warm and make smores. 

Cover is solid and no concerns leaving it out in the elements.  Not sure what’s going on with pictures- can’t edit them?

scdaf

RRP said:

I have and use my fire pit all the time as the way to safely burn the numerous fallen sticks from my heavily wooded lot. Also some occasional night time fires using logs. So just how does a fire pit become a smokeless one?

By re-introduction of air after primary combustion by way of upper vents.  Very cool to watch, once you have a hot enough fire.  Check out the Solo stove site for some good vids.  
First became aware of this principle over 40 years ago when we put a Kent tile fire wood stove in our house.  Once the fire was established, a blue flame would roll up and down the glass in the door, completely away from the main fire.

RyanStl

stlcharcoal said:

I'm a Breeo dealer, since have a customer that wanted me to order some.....which one you looking for?

We need to talk Breeo and Solo Yukon are the top two, but didn't know if anything else is out there.  How is the weathering steel on the Breeo?

There are some Chinese ripoffs on Amazon, but they are smaller. Also looking at Tiki.

stlcharcoal

I don't know anything about them.....just have a customer that wanted me to get him a few, so I signed up as a dealer.  Haven't ordered them yet though.

Also a dealer for Garmin products too!!

RyanStl

stlcharcoal said:

I don't know anything about them.....just have a customer that wanted me to get him a few, so I signed up as a dealer.  Haven't ordered them yet though.

Also a dealer for Garmin products too!!

That's funny. Let me know when you plan to order.

tamck1

I purchased the Solo Stove Bonfire with the Backyard Bundle during their deeply discounted pre-Christmas sale($379 total) and have been extremely pleased. It’s easy to light and puts out great heat. Wife and I have used it 2-3 times per week on the patio. Very nice when egging in the cold weather. Only drawback is lack of handles since it is somewhat awkward to empty ashes. I have found some aftermarket handles on eBay that work pretty well when transporting it to the far reaches of my backyard for emptying. Overall, I highly recommend it. 

Wolfpack

tamck1 said:

I purchased the Solo Stove Bonfire with the Backyard Bundle during their deeply discounted pre-Christmas sale($379 total) and have been extremely pleased. It’s easy to light and puts out great heat. Wife and I have used it 2-3 times per week on the patio. Very nice when egging in the cold weather. Only drawback is lack of handles since it is somewhat awkward to empty ashes. I have found some aftermarket handles on eBay that work pretty well when transporting it to the far reaches of my backyard for emptying. Overall, I highly recommend it. 

I just use my backpack blower- aim towards natural area and let rip.  Easiest way I have found as the Yukon is a little unwieldy to try to shake. 

RRog17

I have the Solo Bonfire also. We use it a lot and love it. 

ColbyLang

stlcharcoal said:

I don't know anything about them.....just have a customer that wanted me to get him a few, so I signed up as a dealer.  Haven't ordered them yet though.

Also a dealer for Garmin products too!!

My ears perked up substantially when you said Garmin.....may need an upgrade on the offshore rig in the near future 

tamck1

tamck1 said:

I purchased the Solo Stove Bonfire with the Backyard Bundle during their deeply discounted pre-Christmas sale($379 total) and have been extremely pleased. It’s easy to light and puts out great heat. Wife and I have used it 2-3 times per week on the patio. Very nice when egging in the cold weather. Only drawback is lack of handles since it is somewhat awkward to empty ashes. I have found some aftermarket handles on eBay that work pretty well when transporting it to the far reaches of my backyard for emptying. Overall, I highly recommend it. 

Actually found handles on Etsy, not eBay: https://www.etsy.com/listing/931610313/handles-for-solo-stove-fire-pits-set-of?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-home_and_living-outdoor_and_garden-fire_pits-fire_pit_tools&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAkJKCBhAyEiwAKQBCkqZbxopCt_X-jjmUds06wlH1TMtYnVX4g45pmH05Uagf77aGPU1uNhoC8LMQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1843970812_65111678370_346429594445_pla-305869652350_m__931610313_12768591&utm_custom2=1843970812&gclid=CjwKCAiAkJKCBhAyEiwAKQBCkqZbxopCt_X-jjmUds06wlH1TMtYnVX4g45pmH05Uagf77aGPU1uNhoC8LMQAvD_BwE

stlcharcoal

ColbyLang said:

stlcharcoal said:

I don't know anything about them.....just have a customer that wanted me to get him a few, so I signed up as a dealer.  Haven't ordered them yet though.

Also a dealer for Garmin products too!!

My ears perked up substantially when you said Garmin.....may need an upgrade on the offshore rig in the near future 

Yeah, I can get just about anything but the aviation stuff.

Buckwoody Egger

I have the Solo Stove Ranger size and really love the portability for trips and ease of dumping out the ash.  For a stationary setup would have gone with the large Breeo and that cool post for grilling or an S&S fire pit.

caliking

Solo stove handle. 

Handle from a 5gal bucket works too. 

RyanStl

I'm in on the Breeo, but hope I don't regrett not having the type of open fire pit where I can burn a bunch of sh@t like scrap wood, junk mail, and such.  Luckily the new house house zero Sweet Gum trees.

RyanStl

Ordered and getting this with the lid.

RyanStl

All right, all right, all right.  Got my 24" Breeo with sear plate and lid.  I'm loving it with the first burn.  It is legit no smoke even burning green wood.  No matter the size of the pit, I'm always going to over stuff, so the only smoke that occurs is from wood sticking above the sear plate.  Thanks @stlcharcoal for getting this to me!

Mustache_Vol

RyanStl said:

All right, all right, all right.  Got my 24" Breeo with sear plate and lid. 

I’ve really been wanting to get one of these. Do you recommend the sear plate? 

It seems like it is something I’d like to have if I get one, but I’ve been wondering if it makes the interior of the fire pit too small. 

Langner91

caliking said:

Solo stove handle. 

Handle from a 5gal bucket works too. 

Solo Stove must be listening.  I see they have a pre-order on their new handle.

https://www.solostove.com/handles/

Langner91

This website is going to cost me more money than my ex-wife!  Between smokeless fire pits, front pocket wallets, BGE stuff, I need to get a second job!

JohnInCarolina

Langner91 said:

This website is going to cost me more money than my ex-wife! 

RyanStl

Mustache_Vol said:

RyanStl said:

All right, all right, all right.  Got my 24" Breeo with sear plate and lid. 

I’ve really been wanting to get one of these. Do you recommend the sear plate? 

It seems like it is something I’d like to have if I get one, but I’ve been wondering if it makes the interior of the fire pit too small. 

Story on sear plate is I didn't want it because I have proper grills for steaks and such (own 2 BGE).  I didn't want a restriced hole up top either.

However, there was a price shift from showing intrest to ordering that made the sear plate add on the same as not adding it on.  The sear plate adds $120 to the cost according to the website.  I chose the sear plate because all was equal and felt like I got a better price overall or "deal" so to speak.

Yes, the hole up top  is smaller, but it doesn't change the actual inside diameter of the Breeo.  You can tuck your wood underneath.

One complaint I've read of smokless fire pits is all the heat goes straight up.  Not true with the Breeo.  I was warm better or same as my old regular fire pit that was wider but lower.  I think the extra mass with the sear plate also helps with radient heat.

Ozzie_Isaac

caliking said:

Solo stove handle. 

Handle from a 5gal bucket works too. 

Way to flex that Rolex!  Handle is pretty cool idea.

caliking

Langner91 said: 

Solo Stove must be listening.  I see they have a pre-order on their new handle.

https://www.solostove.com/handles/

I'm surprised it's taken them this long. They must have BGE marketing and design alumni on their payroll

That is a nice looking handle, though. 

caliking

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Way to flex that Rolex!  Handle is pretty cool idea.

Ha! That definitely isn’t a Rollie. It’s a way cheaper Citizen, from woot or some other discount site. 

Langner91

caliking said:

Langner91 said: 

Solo Stove must be listening.  I see they have a pre-order on their new handle.

https://www.solostove.com/handles/

I'm surprised it's taken them this long. They must have BGE marketing and design alumni on their payroll

That is a nice looking handle, though. 

True!  Although, if that were the case, they would have to wait for CGS to design a solo-stove handle before they came out with their own version.

beteez

Sea Island Forge, pricey but exceptional.  https://seaislandforge.com/collections/signature-kettles