Portable Fire Pits?

[Graeman]

Yep, that's it. He said that the large one is the best to get, because the smaller ones just don't hold enough wood and then to cook on they are just too small. Did you get the floor pan and cook top when you bought yours?

 

[Graeman]

Does Colorado allow camp fires on the ground? Or will I need to invest in one of these as well? I am getting close to making the move to Denver, just waiting for the paperwork to be completed on my move.

 

[jerdog53]

Yes Colorado allows ground fires as long as there is no burn bans.

 

[Graeman]

I do like the idea of leaving the campsite clean and not full of ash and fire debris. Plus, Like Ronnie says you don't want to cook over something that may have cans and plastic smoldering underneath the coals and ruining your food.

 

[Ironhide Fx4]

I did not get the base plate yet. I think I will in the future. Along with the canvas bag.

I have a lot of other gear to collect for our big trip this year. I couldn't spend all the cash on the accessories for the fire pit.

 

[Billy "Poserlander" Badly]

I got the base plate with mine, but that's it. There are a ton of other accessories, but the cost adds up pretty quick...

I expect to use the base plate to elevate it a bit off the ground when necessary. They sell a cross piece for this purpose, but I think I can DIY something cheaply.

 

[Graeman]

The base plate looks a lot like the flat oil pans that can be purchased at the auto stores. Then going to a hardware store and buying a new BBQ grill grate and then making an adjustable grate holder looks easy to do. Using a good ol' military duffle bag or even an "A" bag will work to carry it in.

 

[Ironhide Fx4]

I'm thinking about trimming a small grill type base plate for inside the bottom of the pit. Like on a Webber charcoal grill. Something to put the kindling on.

 

[Ironhide Fx4]

Tested the pit last night. Worked perfectly. Definitely need to add a small flat grill bottom in the future.

 

[Billy "Poserlander" Badly]

Loved the Snow Peak. Couple thoughts:
1. A small coal grate would definitely help. I'm gonna buy a cheap grill grate and cut it to fit in the bottom.
2. I think Ronnie Dahl actually said the opposite in his review, but I found the fire to be much warmer than a comparably sized ground fire. Obviously, you can't have a bonfire in this thing, but since it's elevated and the metal radiates & reflects heat, it's pretty effective.
3. It seems to burn more efficiently than a ground fire, likely due to the air flow. The following morning, I was left with mostly ashes, whereas a ground fire would have probably gone out before burning the last of the wood.

Overall, thumbs up! Can't wait to use it in the wild!

 

[jerdog53]

Well I finally pulled the trigger and picked up the starter kit from REI to include the coal bed.

 

[Inmused]

Well I finally pulled the trigger and picked up the starter kit from REI to include the coal bed.

You won't be disappointed. It's a stout system that holds up well under intense heat and heavy off-road use. We love ours.

 

[mep1811]

I use this Snowpeak copy. Only $ 38.99

I can't get the Amazon link to show up. but you can search for
Wealers Compact Folding 16 Inch Charcoal BBQ Grill Made From Stainless Steel. Portable and Great for Camping, Picnics, Backpacking, Backyards, Survival, Emergency Preparation.







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[Talisker]

Been deliberating over fire pits for a while now and found this link http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=139649 and thought why not give it a go. Not sure if anyone else on OB has tried yet?

An hour and a half later and the job was done. Can't believe how good this thing is! It will be easy to find a grill for cooking and I'm going to create a base to catch any ash and shield the ground from heat.

Will probably make another one for a friend and will happily document for the forum if anyone is interested. Just some sheet steel, an angle grinder and a straight edge required.

Going to test at the UK Adventure Overland Show this weekend and will post some feedback.

Happy Camping!

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[JLangsdorf]

Something new from Biolite:
https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/backings?ref=user_menu

 

[buckwilk]

In the spirit of leave no trace when I want a fire I use a pan. In heavily used areas I have counted as many as 5 fire rings in 1 site. Beyond absurd. I support the requirement of fire pans.

 

[IdahoGrizz]

Thanks for all the ideas. It is an issue whose time may have come upon us whether we like it or not. Plus, if there is not already a fire ring some something supplied by the Forest Service, I'm not starting a new one. Bring your own is probably the future of camping in many areas (or not have a camp fire at all).

 

[Sherman Tanks And Napalm]

We have a large Snow Peak and love it


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[Rexplorer]

most of the places we go are ok with ground fires when there are no fire bans. my truck gets pretty full as it is, so i pass on fire pits i have to bring along. lp ones have cool ambiance and heat, but again, big. the small lp bbq has been our cooker of choice when fire bans are off. we just put on an extra sweater and amuse ourselves some other way than poking in the fire when bans are on.

 

[Sherman Tanks And Napalm]

Alright, I am now thinking legs.
But also thinking that it has to pack up in one package. In other words, it all has to fit within itself.
See where my mind goes?

And then packing it up soon after using it? That's a challenge, especially if you want a morning fire and then move on.

Hmmm...

I pour water on ours to drown it not a problem