I suck at fires, but the Biolite firepit makes it easy. Its very portable, easy to store and easy to control for a quick clean setup anywhere. I purchased it to keep on my boat for a quick campfire on the beach when needed, but it has proven to be very handy (just needs to be larger) at home.
I love this! I took off a star because, I'm super worried about it getting wet and rusting, and I live in a damp rainy place. I bought it for my pop up camper mostly - so it's great as a firepit - and as a bbq (it's just a grill). I do wish the fan would charge itself.
The Fire pit is easy to start and burns very efficiently. However, it can get quite smokey at times and seems to already be rusting after 3 uses. I have kept the pit covered after use to keep it dry but it does still appear to be rusting.
I like the fire pit and will continue to use is and my biggest disappointment it the likely longevity issues from the quick rusting.
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, CS, May 11, 2020
Hi Trace, we're glad to hear that you've enjoyed the FirePit and we're sorry you've experienced some rust. The steel is only prone to rust when exposed to moisture and can be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water. Our support team will gladly help you with this, just reach out to us here: https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/contact.
The fire pit is great. Nice and portable. My only negative is the fan: the higher the setting the louder it gets. Quite the decibels at the highest setting.
Works well. Item is smaller than it appears to be in various pictures. Very economical in terms wood burn rate, and easily controlled. Mesh allows you to see the fire, but also blocks most of the heat that would radiate outward- not great if you want to stay warm, but fantastic if you want to pick up the fire and relocate to another spot. Cooking grate is very light duty, will likely have a heavier gauge one fabbed at a welding shop when this one burns through.