This Portable Backyard Accessory Will Make Outdoor Gatherings So Much Cozier (and It’s on Sale!)

This Portable Backyard Accessory Will Make Outdoor Gatherings So Much Cozier (and It’s on Sale!)

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We love outdoor space heaters for staying warm in our backyards during the colder months, but nothing beats a crackling bonfire. Imagine sitting around a roaring blaze, bundled up with a mug of hot chocolate warming your hands. The only negative in this dream scenario? Getting caught in a draft of thick smoke coming off the fire and carrying the scent in on your clothes and hair after. Well, it turns out that there’s a way to avoid this less-than-ideal situation. Enter: the Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit.

There are so many qualities about this portable, compact, stainless steel fire pit that we love, but one of the most notable aspects is its smokeless design, allowing you to enjoy the evening without needing a shower immediately after. And, if you hurry now, you can get it for $100 off today as part of a special Solo Stove flash sale!

The Solo Stove Bonfire has racked up nearly 12,000 reviews with an overwhelming majority of 5-star ratings (we’re talking over 11,000!). In addition to the obvious smokeless feature, this bonfire is a powerhouse in a small vessel — it weighs just 20 pounds and is a little over a foot tall. However, due to its Signature 360° Airflow Design, this fire pit is able to produce an efficient burn that requires little tending to once lit. That means you can sit back and relax rather than worry about stoking the flames all night!

The way it works is that the vent holes on the bottom of the pit pull air in to continually fuel the fire at its base. Then, due to the double-wall structure, heated oxygen feeds through the top as well for an effective secondary burn. What you’ll be left with is an impressive long-lasting blaze that won’t require babysitting — just toss a log on every now and then and enjoy! It burns wood down to ash seamlessly, leaving you with minimal cleanup.

Tons of reviewers raved about how easy it was to use their Solo Stove Bonfire, whether they keep it in the backyard or bring camping. “This is a great fire pit. It’s easy to pick up and store it, easy to dump out the ashes, and easy to use. Way better than the old one we had which required sand in the bottom and two people to move around the yard. I can easily grab this with one hand and take it where I need,” one person wrote. 

Many avid campers spoke to its size and weight that make it easy to travel with, while others commented on how much safer it is to use than a regular bonfire. “There is much less smoke than the fire pits at campgrounds, which feels so much safer for my three young kids. We also love that it is safer to reduce the risk of forest fires with less chance of debris being carried out by the wind,” one reviewer said. Whether you use a trailer, truck, or car to camp, this compact pit is ready to hit the road with you.

Of course, the most unique aspect of this fire pit is that it lets off almost zero smoke. Several reviewers with asthma and allergies remarked that they were able to sit by the fire without triggering an attack or reaction. “This is the first time I’ve been able to hang out with my family around a fire and be okay and able to breathe,” one person commented. “My wife has asthma and never enjoyed our fire pit due to the smoke. With the Solo Stove, she is the first one sitting around the fire. THANK YOU!” another wrote. Even if you don’t suffer from asthma or allergies, saying goodbye to coughing around the fire sounds like a huge plus.

And if you were unsure about how much use you’ll get out of the pit, just ask the 100+ reviewers who used it to stay warm in the winter! This device will turn your backyard into a space you can enjoy in every season, making the price tag more than worth it. You’ll want to stock up on marshmallows while you’re at it!

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Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the park with Marty—that’s her pup.

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These 9 Camping Essentials Can Convert Even the Least Outdoorsy People

These 9 Camping Essentials Can Convert Even the Least Outdoorsy People

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There’s two camps of people (pun very much intended!) in this world: those who enjoy cooking and sleeping in the great outdoors and those who don’t. Anyone who knows me well can attest that I fall into the latter category — I’m more Meredith Blake than Ron Swanson.

Whether you’re in my shoes or you can’t wait for your next outdoor expedition, camping season’s officially in full force. Since I’m clearly no camping authority, I rounded up a list of supplies that caters to even the least outdoorsy of folks. They’re all a little bit fun and very much still functional, for both on and off the campsite. On top of, you know, actual necessities (First Aid kit, food, tent, sleeping bags, etc.), pack some (or all) of these camping-friendly finds before you set up your next tent.