The carry bag is substantial and doubles as a cover once the Bonfire 2.0 has fully cooled. I didn’t find it very easy to get the Bonfire 2.0 into the bag without assistance, but once in, it’s definitely easier to carry. Because of its weight, I wouldn’t want to schlep it very far though! Yes, a Solo Stove can get wet or rained on, but it’s recommended to cover the stove with a protective cover when not in use to prevent rusting and damage. The camp stove has a double wall construction with bottom vent holes enabling oxygen to feed the fire from below, creating a burst of hot air over the fire and eliminating smoke without the need for batteries or fans like your fireplaces. It also has our signature 360° Airflow. Enjoy a fire without smelling like one afterward in your clothes and hair. Lighting the Bonfire 2.0 is the same as lighting a woodburner indoors, or any other fire for that matter. Apart from a decade renting in various cities, I’ve always lived in the country, in homes featuring some form of wood fire. This meant I didn’t need Solo Stove’s fire lighting instructions but they’re fairly standard, and I was glad to read I’ve been doing it right all these years.

The camp stove has a double wall construction with bottom vent holes enabling oxygen to feed the fire from below, creating a burst of hot air over the fire and eliminating smoke without the need for batteries or fans like your fireplaces. It also has our signature 360° Airflow. Enjoy a fire without smelling like one afterward in your clothes and hair. Our brand-new, detachable ash pan fits beneath the base plate and collects all the fine ash there. Yes, a Solo Stove can be used under a covered patio or porch, but it’s important to ensure proper ventilation to prevent the buildup of smoke and carbon monoxide. Dimensions of the Ranger are: 38cm in diameter and 32cm high, on the stand it is 35cm high. It only weighs 6.8kg. Next, you need to pop the ash pan in the bottom, with the base plate centred on top. There’s also one more metal ring, the flame ring, to slide into place on the top lip of the Bonfire 2.0. This ring has angled edges that help funnel flames and smoke away from your face. Why not enjoy a night under the stars with the Solo Stove Ranger. Outdoor living was never so warm and cosy with this outdoor garden heater! The ultimate portable fire pitThe Solo Stove Ranger Fire Pit Kit includes a Ranger Stand made of stainless steel with rounded edges and airflow vents. Rounded edges prevent marking. The subsequent elevation with air vents prevents heat damage on most surfaces. This kit gives you an easy outdoor log burner or outdoor garden heater with stand and bag. Use LID as temporary fire pit protection, or to convert your fire pit into a stylish outdoor table. Waterproof, durable SHELTER protects your fire pit from rain and snow, saving you the time and effort of storing it indoors.

My main – and completely unscientific – test for the presence of smoke basically came down to whether or not I had to wash my hair before bed! I can’t stand the smell of smoke-filled hair, and on those windier days, I did have to take a shower. Weighing 9.07kg and with a diameter of 49.5cm. It is 35.5 cm high without a stand and 38.5cm tall on the stand. Consequently, the high-quality steel Solo Stove Bonfire takes hardly any effort to move. The patented double wall with top vents creates the world's most unique double burn and nearly smokeless fire. As a result, the secondary combustion produces a fire ring with mesmerising flames burning away most smoke. I can’t decide if I love the design, or find it a bit ‘blah’, but it’s certainly not offensive in any way and there’s no doubt the build quality is good.

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stainless steel is remarkably lightweight, very strong, and won’t melt when exposed to an extremely hot flame. Our brand-new, detachable ash pan fits beneath the base plate and collects all the fine ash there. Simply lift the base plate to remove the ash pan, empty it of its contents, and you’re done with cleanup! Installation is straightforward. Centre your Ranger on top of the stand, and presto, you are ready to go! Place your Solo Stove Ranger Stand inside the Ranger for easy storage and transport. Utilise your bonfire to its fullest potential by putting it to greater use! You can use your fire pit on more heat-sensitive surfaces if there is enough ventilation. While in use, a sturdy stainless steel shield helps keep sparks and embers from flying out of your portable fire pit. Admittedly, the price tag is high, especially considering you can make a fire pit out of a steel shopping basket, dustbin or old washing machine drum! However, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 burns very efficiently, and uses precious little fuel, while producing barely any ash, and is more or less smokeless, all of which means it punches way above regular fire pits. And, if you do buy into the Solo Stove hype, you should be set for life thanks to its lifetime guarantee. But is the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 really smokeless? This has to be the million-dollar question and the answer, from me, is yes. And no.