We love that the tray has handles on it, so you can easily lift it out and dump the ashes once they’ve cooled.ĭuring our testing, we used this fire pit several times and tried a variety of starters to understand its performance with different materials. Aside from removing plastic packaging, all you have to do is place this fire pit where you want it and insert the removable ashtray and plate. This design checked all of our boxes: easy to set up and light, equal heat distribution, and minimal ash and smoke output. If the Solo Stove is out of your budget or you don’t love its stainless steel design, we recommend the Blue Sky Outdoor Living Peak Smokeless Patio Fire Pit. During colder months, we were able to easily clean out and store the fire pit, but we did find it a bit heavy to move, so make sure you have someone around to help if needed.ĭimensions: 27 x 27 x 17 inches | Material: Stainless steel | Weight: 41.6 pounds | Fuel: Wood We reported no more issues in setting it up properly and found that the little amount of smoke that was produced funneled upwards instead of blowing at our guests around the fire. However, once we switched to a better fire starter, we found that the Yukon 2.0 absolutely lived up to its claims, and continued to perform as expected.Īfter our initial testing period, we tested this model for four more months and continued to enjoy gathering around an almost smokeless fire. For our first test, we used paper instead of small pieces of wood to feed the fire, which resulted in a ton of smoke. Our earliest takeaway from testing is a good lesson for anyone looking to buy a smokeless fire pit-make sure you use quality kindling.

We also particularly like the shield's design, which protects people nearby against pops and embers that spark from the fire. The bundle is especially beneficial if you don’t have a covered area to protect the fire pit when not in use. Although this model doesn't automatically come with a Shelter-Solo Stove's structured fabric cover-you can purchase a Shelter separately or opt for the Yukon Backyard Bundle 2.0, which includes a shield, shelter, and a lid. The Yukon 2.0 doesn't require any assembly as it comes in three parts-a stand, the pit, and a ventilation ring-all of which easily stack on each other and require no additional tools. Because the first burns so hot, we did notice that this fire pit does require plenty of wood, so be prepared to keep a good amount on hand if you plan to keep the fire going for an entire evening. The design allows lots of airflow to feed the flames, so your fire gets to the temperature that helps limit smoke emission. Out of all of the options we tested, we found the Yukon 2.0 by Solo Stove to be one of the easiest to use and care for, fairly priced, and extremely durable. Because of that, which one you choose will be somewhat up to personal preference-you can pick the style, size, and fuel source you want, knowing that all of our picks live up to our smoke-free standards. At the end of testing, two things were very obvious: the fire pits that made the cut are way easier to light than an old-school fire pit bowl and they really do reduce the amount of smoke usually associated with a backyard fire pit. To find the best options for different households' setups, we tested wood- and propane-powered pits.

This extra hot burn consumes the wood to a point that little to no smoke is produced.' Larry Campbell, a licensed electrical contractor and member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board explains, 'This is achieved via a double wall configuration where the wood is burned extra hot by air holes that feed the fire. It turns out that the same design feature that makes these fire pits nearly smokeless also makes the fires they produce extra cozy. We found that while the term 'smokeless' might be a slight exaggeration of what these fire pits can do (you're still lighting a fire, after all!), the reduction in smoke was enough to make a lasting impression on our testers. For this reason-among many others-smokeless fire pits have risen in popularity over the past few years. We decided to test a few of the most popular options to see if they really are as smoke-free as they claim. If you’ve ever come in from enjoying your fire pit feeling like your entire body and clothes smell like smoke, you’re not alone.

The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.

Tiki brand 25 inch stainless steel smokeless fire pit