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BioLite - FirePit - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(271 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 271 reviews
5 Stars
168
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
11
1 Star
13
83%of customers recommend this product.
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142 out of
172)
Customer Reviews for BioLite - FirePit - Black
Customer Rating
3
Love the concept - lacks durability
on November 14, 2019
Posted by: BookloverTX
from Spring, TX
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
I want to love this firepit. Great tech, looked great, cool concept. Unforunately, it rusted after two uses and is just not very durable. We live in Texas - we planned to take it camping, but it hasn't even made it out of the backyard. Even with the protective cover/bag and indoor storage, it hasn't been able to withstand the weathering through light usage. I do hope a more durable body is developed and these challenges are addressed but reading reviews don't see assurances this has been tackled.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, Support, November 14, 2019
Hi Kelly! Thanks for writing in.The high temperature paint provides protection, but the steel is still prone to rust when exposed to moisture. We recommend burning the FirePit for at least 10 minutes after cooking is complete to burn off any debris, grease and oils from food, and wiping it down with a dry rag after each use (whether cooking or not). Be sure to store the unit in a dry, dark place.
If you have any other questions or want additional tips, we encourage you to contact our product specialists at bioliteenergy.com/pages/contact
If you have any other questions or want additional tips, we encourage you to contact our product specialists at bioliteenergy.com/pages/contact
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Customer Rating
2
Not very durable, wait for a newer model
on November 10, 2019
Posted by: focusmore
from Washington D.C.
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
This is a great FirePit, it puts out a massive amount of heat, looks very cool, and is fairly portable. However, after having this for a year and using it every 3-4 days, I can say it is not made to last. The unit is completely rusted out, the metal is very thin, and whatever protective coating that was on it quickly was reduced down to nothing. The metal has also started to warp due to being very thin and us using it in freezing temperatures. I imagine if you're someone dry, this unit would be great, but on the east coast its taking a beating. The battery has also become finicky, and often turns off randomly. All that said, this thing has really been great, it no longer looks pretty but it does a truly fantastic job of heating up an area as opposed to things like the solo stove. I am hoping they improve on these things, and after that I would definitely recommend this to anyone. But for now, for the price, I would just wait for a newer model to come out that fixes these problems.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3
Great product but slightly flawed
on November 9, 2019
Posted by: Justin
from Athens, GA
Length of ownership:3 months
I've had the fire pit for several months now and have used it at least once almost every week. The pit rusted after one of the first couple of uses which wasn't a big deal as it didn't affect the performance. It just doesn't look particularly good. However recently I've started having charging issues with the battery. It will intermittently charge. Also been starting to have issues with the fan control. When using the button on the fan/battery to try and turn it off the lights will go out like it's off but then the fan will keep running. It spools up to high then low then off and the low and high and off. It will keep doing this until I hook it up Bluetooth and turn it off from there. Still been a great product but issues have started to get rather annoying for something of this price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from bioliteenergy.comBy BioLite, Support, November 11, 2019
Hey Justin! Thanks for leaving a review. This is something that our support team would love to help you out with. If you contact us at bioliteenergy.com/pages/contact a product specialist will email you back within 1-2 business days.
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Posted by: Steven R.
from Lindsay, ON
Length of ownership:1 month
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wish it was bigger. Pretty close to perfect in every other way. I know the intention is to be as portable as possible, but a larger model would be useful for larger groups.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The FirePit is a really great product
on November 1, 2019
Posted by: jwehr
from Lancaster, PA
Length of ownership:1 month
I bought my Fire Pit to use on the deck outside my house, and I haven't been disappointed. It is a simple device, well constructed and enjoy using it. For reference, I only use quality kiln dried hardwood, so my results are optimal. If you are trying to use wet poplar or random sticks you collected in the woods, don't blame the Fire Pit for a smoky, sparky fire. I break a long fire starter stick in half and place the halves under full size pieces of wood. Crank the fan all the way up, and in minutes you have a roaring fire.
On my deck, I use the silver pad available for the Fire Pit, and that catches most of the small occasional sparks that escape. Visibility through the mesh is great, and the smoke mostly drifts upwards.
I only use the fan when I want to stoke the fire, or get a new piece of wood going quickly.
the Fire Pit uses wood very efficiently, and is perfect for just ambiance or roasting marshmallows. It certainly won't throw off heat like a bonfire would.
I've cooked salmon and burgers over the Fire Pit with great results. I wrap the cooking grate with foil. Just make sure you have even heat.
The only issue I have had, and it isn't the Fire Pit fault is that it has been outside and collected dew in the morning and the top of the mesh is showing rust. I'm going to clean it up with a wire brush and spray it with stove paint. It clearly needs to stay very dry after use.
Last night, high wind knocked over the table that I had the Fire Pit sitting on, and it survived the approx four foot fall onto the deck with no visible damage, so it seems quite sturdy.
I am extremely happy with this purchase, and use it regularly.
On my deck, I use the silver pad available for the Fire Pit, and that catches most of the small occasional sparks that escape. Visibility through the mesh is great, and the smoke mostly drifts upwards.
I only use the fan when I want to stoke the fire, or get a new piece of wood going quickly.
the Fire Pit uses wood very efficiently, and is perfect for just ambiance or roasting marshmallows. It certainly won't throw off heat like a bonfire would.
I've cooked salmon and burgers over the Fire Pit with great results. I wrap the cooking grate with foil. Just make sure you have even heat.
The only issue I have had, and it isn't the Fire Pit fault is that it has been outside and collected dew in the morning and the top of the mesh is showing rust. I'm going to clean it up with a wire brush and spray it with stove paint. It clearly needs to stay very dry after use.
Last night, high wind knocked over the table that I had the Fire Pit sitting on, and it survived the approx four foot fall onto the deck with no visible damage, so it seems quite sturdy.
I am extremely happy with this purchase, and use it regularly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Piece Of Gear I've Purchased This Year
on September 14, 2019
Posted by: D.Brown
This thing is AWESOME !! I love how portable and compact it is and don't let it's size fool you. I've gotten a few raging fire's going in this thing and it handled it like a Champ! Like others have said it's easy to clean and burns wood down to fine ash with the constant air flow with no issues. The thing you need to understand as that it's a FIRE so there will be some smoke depending on varying wind conditions. The short of it , is that it's way less smoke and a more well contained/safer fire than a camp ring pit mainly because you control the air flow with the phone app & your logs are more safely confined inside the pit to where they won't fall out and shift like a traditional camp ring fire. I did throw some burgers on it one night using charcoal and it did a good job but remember there's no lid to maintain the cooking temp so it can make cook times a little longer. I probably won't be cooking on it much other than setting a small dutch over on it which it will handle and worked well.
I also purchased the solar carry bag which works incredibly well , charges it efficiently and gives you enough power to use it for each night easily. It's definitely a must have if you are tent camping and are limited on power which most campgrounds in Colorado that we go to do not have power.
Looking forward to many more great experiences with the FirePit - Excellent Product!
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Customer Rating
4
Great little unit
on September 10, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
This was a gift for a friend, but we inaugurated it with a bbq and fire when received. Easy to assemble, cooked great, and then we enjoyed the fire following our meal. I like the portability of it, and it's super easy to use and clean. Am thinking I may get one for myself! Thanks.
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Customer Rating
5
Convenience
on September 6, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
This firepit is awesome! It is compact, portable and it doesn't weigh alot. I also like the fact that it doesn't take up much space to store either. I only wish I would have discovered it sooner so I could have bought it sooner.
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