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Unlike other smokeless fire pits that are walled in, the X-ray mesh allows heat from the fire to radiate out and everyone can see the dancing flames. And there’s no smoke to hide from so there’s no shuffling and rearranging necessary. The side with the battery is obstructed, but otherwise this floating fire is everything you want in a bonfire: the ambiance, heat, and visible crackling flames, without the smoke.
A removable and rechargeable power pack connects to your phone via Bluetooth so that you can control the fan from the free Biolite app. Fifty-one internal jets inject air into the FirePit+ to increase co*bustion and reduce smoke. On low, the fan lasts 30 hours, but there are four settings. If you aren’t the one seated next to the battery, there’s no reaching or shuffling required to adjust the fan speed; simply adjust the settings from your phone. The battery also allows you to charge a device if necessary which is great if you need to plug in your speaker around the campfire or charge your phone after a long day adventuring.
To cook with the FirePit+, create a small fire in the main chamber. Then insert the fuel basket by hanging it on the provided hooks instead of placing it on the bottom of the chamber as you would for a bonfire. This allows the charcoal briquettes to sit above the flame and centered amidst the top oxygen jets. Just be sure that your small fire on the base is truly lit before inserting the basket, but not so tall that you can’t maneuver above the flame to put in the basket. It’s a tight fit so the basket must be slanted to enter the chamber and then righted before hanging. It’s a design flaw, but you can still get the job done. The grill goes on top and once properly heated, you can cook away. It is very co*pact, so don’t plan to grill for the neighborhood on this.
Once you’re done cooking, you can load the fuel basket with wood to keep the fire going into the night. The small size and portability are a huge advantage to this pit. You can take this from the patio to your campsite with ease. The only hindrance is cleaning. There is a small slot in the bottom that you can open to release ash, but it is slightly off the edge so as you’re trying to tip the ash out, much of it simply clumps to the other side. If ash attempts to pass through the mesh walls through this process, it sticks to the sides. A wet cloth can help, but the sides won’t be co*pletely free from ash until you start another fire or do as Biolite reco*mends and brush it with a wide painter’s brush. —Ashley Thess
Reco*mended Accessory:
FirePit Carry Bag: Since the FirePit+ is a little difficult to clean, this carry bag can keep your car clean during transport.
The Y-Series has a built-in carry handle that’s perfectly positioned for balance and makes carrying the fire pit as easy as a suitcase. Breeo also has a Transit Case accessory to protect your fire pit and keep the interior of your car clean. The built-in and adjustable legs make it adaptable for a wide range of surfaces. You don’t need an add-on accessory to use it on your deck, which is a huge value add and makes it very convenient to use.
If you want a fire ring you can do some serious wood fire cooking on, then I’d reco*mend the Y-Series because of its portability and ability to burn three types of fuel (charcoal, wood pellets, and wood). The Breeo Outpost Grill slides into a slot machined into Breeo fire pits for seamless integration and solid mounting. The thoughtfully-designed Outpost Grill can also be used for a traditional campfire if you don’t have a Breeo.
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The X Series is the best smokeless fire pit insert or permanent fire ring. It’s heavier and more sturdy than the Solo Stove and Breeo sells an accessory which allows the X-Series to seamlessly integrate to a brick fire ring. The built-in stand also makes it co*patible with wood decks. This is the fire pit you buy to set on your patio, deck, or yard and keep it there year-round. One thing to note is that if you buy the corten steel option, it will patina with time. If you don’t like the patina, go with the stainless steel.
Fill this minimalist concrete container with a high-percentage isopropyl alcohol to create a clean-burning bonfire indoors. There’s no smell or smoke, just a small amount of heat and cozy ambiance. You can safely roast marshmallows on it and once the fuel is gone after 45 minutes to an hour, it goes out on its own (not an excuse to leave it unattended). Use it to create an indoor s’mores bar or as a flickering light source that’s brighter and more interesting than a candle. For a mess-free fire in the co*fort of your own home, this sturdy bowl can’t be beat. – Ashley Thess, assistant gear editor
You can make a functional smokeless fire pit that works similarly to a Breeo or Solo Stove. The basic design premise is that you need to promote air to flow into the fire, which will create an efficient, and therefore smokeless, burn.
Here’s an easy way to make a smokeless fire pit.
What You Need
Step 1: Prep the area
Level the fire ring area using sand, lava rock, or other fireproof stone.
Step 2: Drill holes
Using a 1-inch hole saw bit, drill holes around the top of the stock tank ring. Remove burrs with sandpaper or a file.
Step 3: Lay the base pavers
Set the stock tank ring where you want your fire pit and then stack the first layer of pavers. There should be about an inch gap between the pavers and the metal ring to allow air flow. Also remove three pavers to create gaps around the bottom for air flow.
Step 4: Stack pavers
Now stack your pavers to the top of the ring.
Step 5: Final paver stack
The last ring of pavers will rest on the pavers below and the rim of the metal ring. These stones will need to be wider than the others.
Once you start using a smokeless fire pit you’ll want to use one all the time. That’s why a portable fire pit is so nice to have. You can bring your fire pit anywhere that allows a relaxing fire and enjoy less smoke.
But, permanent fire pits are much larger and generally look nicer. If a fire pit is the hub of social activity in your backyard, a permanent fire pit is the way to go.
Most fire pits burn wood, and depending on their size, will require wood be cut to a certain length. But, some can use charcoal or wood pellets (like the ones you’d use for the best pellet smokers).
Alternatively, you can buy fire pits that use propane or even isopropyl. This category of fire pits don’t have the ambience of a wood fire, but they are the easy button for a smoke-free fire.
Some fire pits, like the Breeo Y-Series, are very capable grills in addition to great fire rings. The main thing to consider when choosing a fire pit for cooking is the accessories. Especially how the accessories allow you to control the heat applied to the food.
Smoke is a natural by-product of co*bustion, and any real fire will have some sort of smoke. However, some fire pits are smokeless and will produce less smoke because they efficiently burn wood or other types of fuel.
Pellet fire pits and multi-fuel fire pits like Breeo are an excellent option for smokeless fire pits.
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The best smokeless fire pits are indeed smokeless and improve the whole fire experience. If you’re interested in adding one to your backyard, deck or patio, check out one of these top options.
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