Solo stoves are smokeless fire pits and camp stoves that are made of stainless steel can be used at home or while travelling. If you are bothered by the smoke and want to avoid it then these fire pits are ideal for this scenario. You do not need to move your chair all around the fire to find a safe spot, and still be unsuccessful in doing so.
It can be challenging to start a fire, and ruining your evening with a face full of smoke and lingering odours from your clothing is simple. In addition to resolving these problems by producing a smokeless fire, the Solo Stove Bonfire guarantees that starting your fire will be quicker and simpler. Naturally,the users did not believe what the manufacturer said and tested this wood-burning fire pit themselves, and the results were outstanding.
In order to create a beautiful, effective burn, the double-walled construction encourages airflow through the bottom openings and out the top. The design goes as follows:
Since they burn more slowly and produce no smoke, Solo suggests burning hardwoods like birch, maple, hickory, and oak. Only when burning hardwoods does the Smokeless claim to fame hold true.
Although we will likely continue to burn beetle-kill spruce from our property till the end of time, it still produces a lot less smoke than a conventional fire pit, and we are extremely happy with it.
Smokeless
The Solo Stove Yukon is made to encourage airflow, which results in less smoke and a more effective burn. The fire pit's low oxygen levels and the rising hot air produced by the fire draw air through the bottom vents, increasing the amount of oxygen present there. Both holes in the top and holes in the base of the pit allow air to rise.
Models
There are three sizes for the Solo Stove. If you want a permanent fire pit, I'd suggest the Yukon because it's the largest. Only logs up to 16 inches in length can fit in the medium version, dubbed the Bonfire. If you require a portable fire pit, the Ranger, which is the smallest size, is an excellent choice. Its dimensions are 15 inches wide, 12.5 inches tall, and 15 pounds.
Accessories
You should think about two essential Solo Stove accessories. The first is a rain tarp that they refer to as Shelters. The Solo Stove Stand, the second attachment, elevates the fire pit so you may use it on surfaces that are sensitive to heat, like a deck.
Pros
Cons
The Bonfire is probably what you'll want if you're looking for a fire pit for your garden. For a family, it's the perfect size. I believe it strikes an excellent mix between providing some heat and a lovely flame that around six people can easily sit around without using up a lot of wood (like the Yukon).
There is a good reason why the Bonfire size is the most popular one. It's ideal for the yard and is lightweight enough to take on travels in a large truck or RV. When there are no fire rings and you don't want to disturb the environment, it would be ideal for dispersed camping.
You can arrange your logs however you please while starting a fire to help it burn quickly, although Solo Stove advises:
The fire pit is highly tolerant when it comes to adding fresh logs, and even if it still has consumables in it, it is extremely hot and will quickly light a new log. When you're ready to quit fuelling the Solo, make sure it's cool, and then you're free to walk around the campground! The Solo entirely consumes all the wood you put in it. If you're car camping, you can simply throw the ash into a fire ring; it produces very little ash and is quite simple to pick up and empty.
Although the Solo Grill is designed for cooking directly over the flame like a fire pit grate, Solo stoves may still be used to prepare all of your meals and beverages. You may heat up your meal on them by holding or balancing a grill grate over them, and you can also use a frypan with them successfully, but depending on the size of the stove you are utilising, you may also need to hold the frypan.
It also makes a tripod stand which you can hang while making tea or pouring it. You can also put the put within the stove and directly on the fire whether you are cooking or boiling. You may stop putting wood in the Solo when you're ready to be done and then you're free to roam around the campground because it uses all the wood you put in it fully and quite rapidly.
We adore the Solo Stove Bonfire all in all. It comes ready to use right out of the box and requires no installation. The design not only makes a campfire easier to build and manage than before, it is also stunning to look at. You might never want to use a camping fire pit again when you consider that it is properly used, smokeless, and light enough to be portable.
The Bonfire is a medium-sized model for Solo Stove. It is perfect for gatherings of up to eight people because it doesn't transmit heat much beyond than a 2-foot distance from the fire pit.
The Solo Stove is the industry leader in outdoor wood-burning fire pits. You must pay for quality, but if the things it provides are crucial to you, the cost is justified. Since I've had mine for about a year, it has become the gathering place for friends, stimulating conversation, and copious amounts of toasted marshmallows.
The Bonfire is available separately or as part of a bundle from Solo Stove. The stand, shield, and shelter are included in the Backyard Bundle, while the Ultimate Bundle also includes roasting sticks and fire pit accessories. If you intend to use it on grass, a patio, or a deck, we at the very least advise that you purchase the bundle that is included with the stand.
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Read a few reviews on this that were quite negative, bad heat etc. Not sure what these people are doing or talking about!! Bought the bonfire and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Once lit hardly and smoke and once going it’s like a Furness. Ordered online and arrived within 4-5 days, best fire pit I have ever had.
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As Stoves go, I'm loving the Bonfire already and have invested substantially in add-ons such as the lid, shelter, sticks and stand, as well as the cooking hub. My issue is that UK purchasers get a noticeably deteriorated experience compared with the US. A new model was introduced in the USA, which is not available in the UK for 6 - 12 months and the stock / range of products is very limited on EU site, compared to the US equivalent.
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We are so happy found this! Works as promised with nearly no smoke. Very easy and safe to handle. This fire looks amazing. Our neighbours thought that this is a gas device and have been surprised as we said no it‘s with wood. Funny and shows hoe „clean“ the Bonfire burns :-)
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I ordered a bundle at the end of June. I received only firepit in July without any explanation. Email eventually said to expect the rest 31st July. Still no update on when it will arrive. I am considering requesting a full refund as they are still advertising for sale but on website now says September. Unacceptable and misleading lead time.
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Fast service. Good price. Not used as yet but looks like great engineering. Guaranteed for life so positive they trust their brand and will sort any issues IF we have them.
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Im not sure what all the bad reviews are for! I had to work with the customer service team (Rita) and she sorted out everything for me, the actual purchase was straightforward, money taken, got a tracking number and it arrived. I had some questions on the product and customer service through Facebook worked great. Seeing so many bad reviews makes me wonder if they are all real!!
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I read all these bad reviews about the actual product but I have even received mine. Ordered 20th May and no response from the company after emailing them to ask where it is! Just says awaiting fulfilment in my order status, can’t get hold of them to query so going to credit card company tomorrow to see if I can get a refund! Do not buy!!
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Their posts on social media are heavily manipulated. Myself and others have had comments deleted for as little as asking about comparisons to very similar products on the market. The fact they do this rather than answer tells me what I need to know about them and the product.
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Surprised by the bad reviews. My experience has been excellent. Rapid delivery of Solo Stove and stand, ordered online, direct from the company. Delighted to find that it works like magic. As smoky as any firepit for the first few minutes but, once it gets going, there is almost no smoke at all. Comfortable to sit close, all around the fire, without smoke in your eyes and no smoke-tainted clothes afterwards. With dry wood as fuel it keeps burning until there is very little ash remaining and radiates lots of heat even when the wood is almost gone. It is expensive, even at the discounted price, but I am very glad I bought it.
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Not even a one star, product is hopeless: doesn’t give off any heat unless you lean over it, which is a bit dangerous. £300 wasted, I will use it as a plant pot because it can’t be used for anything else: RUBBISH RUBBISH RUBBISH DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE ME DO NOT BUY ONE
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Mixed review from my purchasing experience. I bought the Yukon for approx. £450. Product arrived quickly, packaged well and once it got to the desired temperature it does what it says on the tin - essentially a smoke free burn. Customer service on the other hand is non-existent. Sent multiple messages via the chat service on their website with a promise of a response within 2-3 days. Closer to 10 days now and still waiting. I won't hold my breath.
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Wood Burning causes more PM2.5 pollution than traffic (17% compared to 13% - Google "Guardian wood burning traffic") Wood Burning also puts CO2 into the atmosphere. And Wood Burning also causes cancer. (Google "Guardian wood burning cancer") We really need to #StopBurningStuff
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I was a bit nervous after reading the reviews on here after ordering before checking this website, I mostly wouldn’t have placed the order if I did check first. However the customer service was fantastic, I got an email with my dispatch notice within one day, It didn’t give a date however I sent them an message on Facebook, got a reply the next day and a few days later I received the product. Received in perfect condition, not used yet as I am waiting on my decking being fitted. Very happy customer!!! Thank you
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Customer support for UK & EU customers doesn't exist. Promises of "100% satisfaction" is false. It's impossible to return the product if there's an issue. The phone number doesn't reach anyone, and filling out contact forms with a "24 hour response" leads nowhere.
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Paid a lot of money for the stove. A month later no stove so emailed to be told the payment was declined goodbye. I then sent proof of payment from my bank and since then no reply. Called and no one picks up the phone. The number seems to be a European central number but just puts you on hold saying you are the next caller . No one replies to further emails. They take the money and then don’t send product
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You get what you pay for! Absolutely first class product, that works better than anything else I have ever owned, tried or experienced. Once hot there is literally no smoke at all. Burns so hot and let’s off an incredible amount of heat. Pay the extra and get the best. (Solo Stove Bonfire owner)
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Wow. What a great design and seems well made. It has been a revelation to have a fire outside and no smoke. Lots of heat and no smoke ! My wife hates smoky firepits with a passion but thinks this is great. I note lots of bad reviews of the customer service - I didn't have to change anything - just ordered and it appeared a week later but all good as far as I'm concerned. Mine is the Ranger and its fine for up to few people to sit around - we used it for the first time a couple of nights ago, sitting out for over 3 hours with the temperature at 6 degrees (C not F)
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Spent €1254.97 on a Solo stove and accessories on the 14th April 22. It’s now 14th May and my order is still not complete. What I have received was badly damaged due to very inadequate packaging materials. There was also manufacturing defects and rust on the Bonfore grill accessory. This company has real issues with shipping and customs to the UK I would avoid. The support / customer service is very poor. No one answers the phone. Only other way to communicate is through a chat bot on the website. But you don’t get a response from a human for 48 hours. Seriously not impressed with this company. Quality control very poor.
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Worst Customer Service Ever!! Ordered the Ranger Backyard Bundle for my husband for Christmas….instead I received the Ranger Grill Accessory Bundle. Very difficult to use this product without the actual Solo Stove!! I have not been able to get through to Customer Service for several days. I left my number and they say they will call back, but when they call it’s an automated message saying they are too busy ……. Will never buy from them again! What a terrible and misleading company.
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Ordered a Bonfire from a third party seller, it arrive just fine but had a small hole from a manufacturing defect, I figured no problem they advertise a lifetime warranty. It seems that is a lie as I have been given the run around and passed from department to department with no resolution yet. I tried the third party seller at first but they do not accept returns of seasonal items after 30 days. A manufacturing defect should be on the manufacturer especially one who advertises a lifetime warranty for a $600 fire place. They’ve requested to connect with me and have yet to have any communication with Solo Stove.
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Excellent customer experience and follow through.
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I bought a bonfire 2 weeks ago which came with a free Mesa (mini table stove) and I also bought the heat deflector. Bonfire and Mesa arrived about 5 days later but the heat deflector was delays with DHL. Solo Stove customer services were good and responded to my emails and kept me updated. The deflector eventually arrived yesterday and I've just spent the last 5 hours in the garden burning logs. The temp is about 2 degrees and I was sat in just a t shirt and felt very warm. The bonfire is perfect as a fire pit but when we lifted the deflector on it became so much better. The sheer amount of heat it kicks out side ways is amazing and if anyone is considering getting a solo stove I highly recommend the deflector, best thing I've bought in a long while, did everything the website says and all the you tube videos I watched are proven correct. Highly recommended Solostove. I know there's been some negative reviews about deliveries but from my experience Solo Stove sent the goods and it was actually couriers delaying things. Definitely will be telling friends and family to buy one p.s. I don't work for Solo Stove, just very happy Dale
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Ordered Bonfire with free Mesa on 28/11/22. Received Mesa unit about 2 weeks ago. Assumed the bonfire would eventually turn up. Waited a week and it didn't so reached out via contact page on Solo Stove website. Have now reached out 3 times via the website, twice by phone and also via messenger. At least messenger actually responded although they claimed my stove had been delivered, when I explained it hadn't been delivered they advised the were based in the USA and could not help any further. I feel like I have been scammed and wished I had seen these reviews before I ordered. I have a number of friends waiting to see what my product is like before ordering one of their own. I have also asked on the solo stove FB page about other people experiencing problems receiving goods and each post gets taken down very quickly.
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ordered stove end of November got email it was fulfilled waiting to be shipped. Waited no response. Tried calling them. Left call back number never received one. Emailed customer service said they would expired another one. Know response. Now saying they are sold out and back ordered till January. I paid one has order number 1st of December. Truly unprofessional now have scramble get another present for the girl Im dating.
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I ordered the Mesa with the route package protection on Dec. 1st it still has not shipped try customer service they don't answer the phone tried the live chat and all I get is the same answer to what ever I ask so not sure if it is live, now when I look up my order the address is wrong and I can't get a hold of anyone to get it fix for when it does ship ***update when I went to their Facebook page and used messenger I did get a response quickly and they said they fixed my address so we shall see *** update got it thank you to who ever help me on messenger you saved the day
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Beyond frustrating. Ordered a stove 11/26/22. Money readily taken out of accout. 12/12/22: still no tracking information. Online chat: "not specialized" in this area of issue .. will have someone email. No emails received. Waiting on hold for over an hour. No call backs either with call back prompt. This is the first review I've ever left. I feel like I've been scammed.
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I should have read previous reviews. This company is the shambles, they’ve lost a heat deflector and won’t attend to the matter, they keep blaming courier please yet they are the ones that appear to have completely stuffed up the order. I’ll now need to contact credit card company and consumer affairs as they seem to be giving me the run around. Buyer beware, your experience may differ but be cautious when placing orders from these company. As at December the issue has now been resolved, but considering the experience and protracted timing it took to resolve, I can only objectively raise the rating to a 3 from the original 1 I had assigned to the experience.
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Order number: 2786244 for the solo stove I order last week for my son as a Christmas gift. They advertised they ship within 2 days. I still had not heard from them so I emailed them to request tracking information on my order. They had the gaw to email me back saying they were out of stock so they won’t be shipping my solo stove out until 12/30!!! Then it could take a week to 10 days to get it after they ship it!! This is the biggest SCAM from a company I’ve ever heard of!! This was a Christmas gift for my son!!! You bunch of *+%^+!!! I’m going to make sure all 9000 of my social media followers and friends know about it to!! Believe that!! This is what you do? You get online, TV etc…advertising and using deceptive marketing tactics to get people to purchase from you then the customer orders your products then you can’t fulfill because you don’t even have it stocked!! Nevermind now that we have to wait and now you have very much inconvenienced the customers!! It will come back on you!!
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Love the smokeless feature of the Bonfire, but hate the customer service. Purchased the Stand, which worked great for 6 months, then not. Experienced scorched grass and other surfaces - and the only response from customer service was that the grass was too tall. (Same grass as before!) Realized that the stand no longer fits to the Bonfire (slides around), but by then I gave up and the stand is now useless. I recently considered getting a heat deflector, I asked about the lifetime warranty, but got a response with canned/legalistic language with many exceptions and subject to Solo Stove team’s “analysis.” I opted against the purchase after reading about broken legs from other reviewers and not trusting Solo Stove to honor its warranty promise. So buyer beware - “lifetime warranty” is subject to Solo Stove team’s discretion and exceptions.
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I'm surprised other on here were able to place an order. I can't add anything to my cart nor can I create an account. Today was my second attempt in a week or so. When I try to add something to my cart, it says I need to refresh (and they provide a Refresh button). When I hit that....nothing So I tried to create an account and after entering all of the required fields, I hit create....nothing. I tried two different browsers and erased my browsing history like suggested. The chat help (both times) eventually gives me an automated message that this "person" is unfamiliar with this issue and has passed my message on. I like solo stoves products, but their website and customer service isn't worth it.
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I ordered my solo stove bonfire 2.0 in tatters. The box had been dropped several times and the product dented. I reached out to customer service three times, send photos and videos. They offered me $50 off (a $400 order), or offered me to ship it back.. which seemed infeasible given the destroyed box. I would not shop here again.
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Paid for the product yet no confirmation email or delivery of goods. Look for contact information on their site and there is none!?
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Ordered and they charged my credit card on 9/6/22. 9/23/22, no stove, no delivery date only a frustrating reply from their customer service linking me to FedEx with states they do not have an expected delivery date! I guess they expect me to fight with a shipper I didn't choose or contract. Their customer service was worthless and frustrating to me. I'll wait a few more days then dispute it with VISA. What an awful experience.
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Nice box well packaged unfortunately isn’t smoke free . Customer service ignores any contact so 30 day guarantee returns not worth anything. Will now have to get in touch with credit card company to get my money back . Such shame as it’s a great idea but it doesn’t do what it’s supposed and is more smoky than my current fire pit
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