It’s hard to beat the cozy warmth from a firepit in your backyard or at a campout — unless you also have a firepit that does double duty as a grill. BioLite does all that and more with its FirePit+ Smokeless Fire Pit and Grill, which gives you that toasty campfire feeling without the added carcinogens.
The BioLite can be used at home or on the road and uses rechargeable power to literally fan the flames, ensuring strong, steady heat. Whether you’re in the dead of winter or enjoying a summer cookout, this firepit is useful in all seasons!
BioLite FirePit+ Smokeless Fire Pit and Grill, $249.95 (17% off)
At a little over two feet long and 12 inches high, the BioLite FirePit+ is the size of a small duffelbag, and at under 20 pounds, you can carry it from place to place without much strain. But inside this compact package is some powerful tech. The interior of the pit has a fan powered by 51 air jets that inject oxygen, keeping your fire roaring at all times.
With the included rechargeable powerpack, you get 30 hours of run time, which is just right for a camping weekend. (And as a bonus, the powerback can also charge your devices through a USB connection.) All you need to do is add standard firewood logs or charcoal, ignite the flame and the pit keeps it running, with protective see-through mesh on both sides that offers a heartwarming full view of the flames while letting you absorb their warmth. If you’re ready for grilling, just add the included hibachi-style grill grate and cook away!
Sounds cozy, but it gets better: The BioLite FirePit+’s fan directs smoke upwards and away so you get all the benefits of a good campfire without the smoke (and we appreciate not having to smell smoke on our clothes afterwards). You can also control the intensity of the fire, even if you’re all thumbs when it comes to stoking campfires. Just use the buttons on the side of the pit or the BioLite mobile app to control the pit’s fan via four speeds. We recommend lower speeds to get your fire started, and higher speeds to cut down on smoke if the weather is humid or the wood is a little damp. The pit is also a snap to clean: Just remove the fuel rack to deposit the ash, then open the pit’s trap door to release any extra ash.
We like the BioLite for its wide variety of uses and portability, and we can’t argue against a firepit that refuses to let smoke get in your eyes! Get it for your next outdoor adventure, whether it be in your backyard or at the campground.
