This is exactly what we were hoping for. Not quite as smokeless (maybe the wrong kind of wood?) but we didn’t come away from it smelling like smoke (a win in my book!). Just the right size for our deck and family. It was so easy to get the fire going and with only a couple of logs, we were able to enjoy the beautiful night with the kids. Looking forward to using it all summer long.
This thing is amazing! The light is quick the burn is through and through and it’s lightweight making it so easy to empty and clean. Not to mention the flame is beautiful and strong. Little to no embers and minimal smoke. This thing is awesome!
Much larger than I had initially expected it to be, burned clean and gave off a ton of heat. Very happy with this purchase and would recommend to anyone looking for a smaller pit that is quick to start and goes for hours. Awesome product!
I read positive review after positive review and thought how good could this thing really be? We never had a fire pit or went camping, so I needed something simple and small to fit on our “city” patio. It is everything as described and more. We can easily move it around. It cools off quickly. And most importantly, we could actually get a fire going! It’s a great way to get out of the house during the pandemic, social distance, and enjoy some s’mores.
We are very satisfied with the Ranger. As with all the Solo Stoves, the efficient burn with a durable stainless steel design is there. The size is perfect for car camping which is the main reason we bought it. The one caveat we ran into, and I waver on calling it a caveat, is that you have to be careful if you buy your firewood as the logs we had on hand were too long to nicely fit inside the unit. If you plan in advance or have the means to chop the wood to the right size, then it is not a problem. Otherwise the size is perfect. Works fantastically for s’mores... After you let the fire burn down a bit, you can just stick the marshmallows high over the center and get a perfect golden crust. Some of the easiest marshmallow roasting I’ve ever done.