![]() This gas fire starter will get the fire going quickly, so you can focus on enjoying the ambiance or roasting some marshmallows without the wait or hassle.Įmber Blow Pipe* - This is a great way to stoke your wood burning portable fire pit while keeping enough distance to not smell like the campfire when it’s time to crawl in the sleeping bag.Ĭarrying a portable fire pit for camping is a real gamechanger! Whether you’re wanting to Leave no Trace, enjoy a campfire safely while complying with local fire restrictions, or just have an easy portable campfire you can take anywhere, we hope this guide helps you find the best one for your next camping trip or overland adventure! Gas Fire Starter* (Butane, Iso/butane, or Propane ) - While we love the process of gathering kindling and starting a good old fashioned campfire, sometimes you just want to get the campfire lit NOW. The FrontRunner Box Braai is a combination wood burning portable fire pit for camping and camp barbecue that packs flat and sets up in as little as 30 seconds! It’s made of high quality, durable, and corrosion resistant 3CR12 Stainless Steel and fits perfectly in the bottom of one of our favorite Camping Storage Boxes, the Front Runner Wolf Pack.Įmber Mat* - An ember mat is great for keeping the embers from wood burning portable fire pits from damaging the surface below and are a great way to improve the safety of your portable campfire in general. The Best Portable Fire Pits for Camping īelow, we’ve broken down the best portable fire pits for camping into two distinct categories based on primary fuel-type so you can find one that fits your specific needs, budget, and style of camping.īest Portable Wood Burning Fire Pits for Campingįront Runner Box Braai Portable Fire Pit for Camping If you’re car camping or overlanding, then you may have room for a larger portable fire pit with more features. If you tent camp and have to transport your gear on foot, a smaller and more light-weight collapsible fire pit for camping may be best. Grills or cooking grates should be stainless and corrosion resistantĪ well designed portable fire pit for camping will include features like dual combustion chambers to reduce smoke, built-in cooking grates, a collapsible or flat packable design to save space when packed, and the process of setting up or igniting the portable fire pit shouldn’t be overly complicated or time consuming.ĭepending on your style of camping, the size and weight of your portable fire pit may be one of the most crucial factors. Storage / Carry Bags (if included, or sold separately) should be heavy duty canvas with reinforced stitching. While aluminum is occasionally used in some heat shielding or wind screens to save weight, in our experience it doesn't hold up well to the repeated high heat and cool cycles that a portable fire pit goes through. This is especially critical in the burner components of propane fueled portable campfires. ![]() Stainless steel is king when it comes to portable campfires, it’s both durable and corrosion resistant. Like most things, you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to portable fire pits for camping. Regardless of which portable fire pit or fuel type you’re using, you always want to be aware of local or regional fire restrictions and fire danger levels before going out. These are often banned or more strictly regulated in certain regions with a high risk of forest fire Greater safety concerns (risk of ember / fire escape) Smoke, and the associated smell (although, some of us like it) Great source of radiant heat in cold weather Not (always) necessary to store/transport fuel Virtually unlimited & renewable fuel source Output far less heat than a wood burning portable fire pit (our friends at Howl Campfires are attempting to tackle this problem with their soon-to-be-released portable campfire, and we’ll update this post once we’ve had a chance to try it out) Must transport and store additional propane tank Safer (little to no embers, decreased risk of forest fire) - allowing you to enjoy a campfire even during some fire restrictions Each of these fuel types has its advantages and disadvantages: Portable fire pits generally utilize either propane or wood as a fuel source. ![]() ![]() What to Look for in a Portable Fire Pit for Camping Fuel Type ![]()
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