Smokeless fire pits are becoming more and more popular with each passing cold season. These cleverly-designed heating devices utilize a unique, double-walled airflow system to burn away smoke particles, greatly reducing (and even eliminating) smoke from your outdoor wood burning experience.
As great as smokeless fire pits are, there are several models on the market today, and that can make it tough to know which one to buy.
There are a lot of questions to consider: what type of wood fuel do these fire pits burn? To what extent are they customizable? How much do they cost?
At HY-C, we know a lot about smokeless fire pits; in fact, we manufacture one. And we want to share what we know about them with you to help you find the perfect smokeless fire pit.
In this guide, we’re going to consider five top-selling smokeless fire pits on the market today. By the time you’re done here, you’ll know everything you need to know about each model, from their material to how much they cost — and everything in between.
And though we make one of the fire pits on this list — the Flame Genie Inferno — we’re going to remain as objective as possible to help you find the right smokeless fire pit for you.
So, in no particular order, here are the top five smokeless fire pits on the market today.
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- Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
- Breeo X19
- Blue Sky The Peak Smokeless Patio Fire Pit 2.0
- Duraflame Stainless Steel Low Smoke Fire Pit
- Flame Genie Inferno
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 at a glance:
- Price: $224.99
- Diameter: 19.5”
- Height: 14”
- Weight: 23.3 pounds
- Material: Stainless steel
- Suggested fuel: Firewood
Solo Stove is without a doubt the most popular smokeless fire pit brand around today, and their Bonfire 2.0 is their best-reviewed model by far. It’s available in eight different colors, and you can even get one personalized with your favorite NFL or college football team’s logo.
So, what puts the “2.0” in “Bonfire 2.0”? Solo Stove added a new, removable base plate and ash pan, making clean up a lot easier than earlier iterations. You just lift the pan out after your fire has cooled and dump out the ashes.
Each Bonfire 2.0 comes with a carrying case for easy transportation, and you can even purchase one with a stand for just a few dollars more.
Breeo X19
The Breeo X19 at a glance:
- Price: $399
- Diameter: 22”
- Height: 14.75”
- Weight: 47 pounds
- Material: Stainless steel and corten steel
- Suggested fuel: Firewood
The Breeo X19 features a unique corten steel construction that gives it a rugged, industrial feel. At 47 pounds, it’s the heaviest smokeless fire pit on this list, but for good reason: each Breeo fire pit is durably made in the USA in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
All smokeless fire pits utilize airflow in the base to help eliminate smoke, but Breeo models feature a raised, X-shaped bridge in the bottom that gives the line its name.
While the corten steel offers a distinctive look, those who prefer the full stainless steel presentation will be happy to know that a fully stainless option is available for an additional $85.
Blue Sky The Peak Smokeless Patio Fire Pit 2.0
The Blue Sky Peak Smokeless Patio Fire Pit 2.0 at a glance:
- Price: $249.99
- Diameter: 21.6”
- Height: 16”
- Weight: 35.27 pounds
- Material: Powder-coated steel
- Suggested fuel: Firewood or wood pellets
Blue Sky’s improved smokeless fire pit is the first fire pit on this list that claims dual-fuel capabilities — either firewood or wood pellets. You can also get your favorite NFL or NHL team logo engraved on one (and even the U.S. Army logo, if you feel inclined).
But what’s so “improved” about Blue Sky’s smokeless fire pit? Like Solo Stove, they added a lift-out ash catch and grate to make cleaning easier. They also extended the bezel on the top of the fire pit to promote air flow, and they even raised the burn chamber to enhance the fire pit’s secondary burn capability.
It also features a unique, twelve-sided rim and faceted body, daring to go beyond the cylindrical look of the four other fire pits on this list.
Duraflame Stainless Steel Low Smoke Fire Pit
The Duraflame Stainless Steel Low Smoke Fire Pit at a glance:
- Price: $215.79
- Diameter: 19”
- Height: 15.5”
- Weight: 22 pounds
- Material: 304 & 202 stainless steel
- Suggested fuel: Firewood
You probably know Duraflame for their Firelogs and Firestarters. Turns out they make a pretty good smokeless fire pit, too; their Stainless Steel Low Smoke Fire Pit features both 304 and 202 stainless steel in its construction to resist corrosion and rust.
Duraflame’s smokeless fire pit also includes a removable ring, grate, and ash pan for easy cleaning.
It’s also the lightest fire pit on this list. Weighing in at just 22 pounds, it’s ultra-portable — great if you’re planning on taking your fire pit on a trip (a carrying bag is available to purchase separately, too).
Flame Genie Inferno
The Flame Genie Inferno at a glance:
- Price: $171.99
- Diameter: 19”
- Height: 16.25”
- Weight: 23 pounds
- Material: Powder-coated galvanized steel
- Suggested fuel: Wood pellets
Rounding out our list of the best smokeless fire pits of the year is our own Flame Genie Inferno. The Flame Genie comes in two parts — the base and the combustion chamber. Both portions stack on top of each other during use, and they fit into each other between use for easy storage and transportation.
This two-part design makes for easy cleaning, too. Ashes fall into the base, which can be removed and taken away for disposal after the fire is out.
The Inferno utilizes wood pellets for fuel, ensuring a continuously smoke-free experience. Aside from the Breeo X19, the Flame Genie Inferno is the only smokeless fire pit on this list to be made in the USA. Each model is made in our factory in St. Louis, Missouri.
Which Smokeless Fire Pit Should You Get?
With so many smokeless fire pits on the market today, it can be hard to find the right one to buy. We’ve presented five here, but those are just a sampling. There are dozens of great options to choose from.
So which one should you get?
The best thing to do is to consider how you plan on using your smokeless fire pit, and find one with the features that best match what you want.
Is portability important to you? If so, it may be best to choose a lightweight model. Maybe you prefer a model made in America? Or maybe price is your most important consideration?
Either way, be sure to compare what’s out there until you find the smokeless fire pit that fits your needs. Putting in the time and research now ensures you’ll wind up with a bright, warm outdoor companion that will keep you comfortable for many falls and winters to come.
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