9 Best Fire Pits in 2021 — Wood Burning and Smokeless Fire Pits - GoodHousekeeping.com
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Adding a fire pit to your backyard means more cookouts, more nights outside, and most importantly, more s'mores — and you don't need to hire a whole masonry crew to get it done. Much like outdoor grills, there’s a wide range of portable, standalone fire pits to choose from that require little to no assembly or additional installation. But before you kick off a new season of backyard entertaining, you’ll need to decide which kind of fire pit — wood-burning or gas, large or compact, elegant or durable — suits your needs.
While we haven't formally tested every one of these options, we've selected many of our existing road-tested top picks, vetted user reviews and brand credentials, and know what to look for when it comes to buying. Our favorite fire pits are built to last and easy and safe to use, with a warm but manageable flame and minimal smokiness for maximum backyard enjoyment. Ready to find your favorite? These are the best fire pits you can buy in 2021:
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Best Overall Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Tikiamazon.com
$350.00
This unique wood-burning fire pit from the makers of the classic backyard tiki torch perfectly balances size, convenience, and smart design for the ultimate fire experience. Although its 25-inch diameter places it in the mid-sized category, this fire pit’s deep basin allows enough room for logs (or wood pellets) and prevents embers from flying out everywhere — and its internal airflow system helps keep the fire going while dramatically reducing the amount of smoke it emits. We also love this pit’s elegant yet weatherproof black exterior that suits almost any backyard. At 45 pounds, it’s not particularly portable — but you’ll want to show it off every night anyway.
Deep basin
Great airflow
Beautiful, durable design
Best Value Fire Pit
Steel Lattice Fire Pit
Amazon BasicsAmazon
$109.68
If you’re not keen on spending over $150 on a backyard fire pit, you might consider a basic steel lattice model like this one from Amazon Basics. Like our top choice from Tiki, this wood-burning fire pit is deep enough to accommodate most logs, and it has a full mesh screen and mesh lid to reduce ember and ash fallout and promote airflow. At only 17 pounds, it’s also a fairly portable and lightweight option — and as some users complain of rusting, keeping it out of the elements is key.
Deep basin
Affordable
Portable
Not very durable
No ashtray
Best Smokeless Fire Pit
Bonfire
Solo Stoveamazon.com
$419.99
$349.98 (17% off)
Wood-burning fire pits are beloved for the campfire-like experience they provide, but nobody wants to choke on smoke or have that smell cling to their hair and clothes. Solo Stove makes the lowest-smoke wood-burning fire pits we found, thanks to an advanced airflow system that promotes efficient combustion. The Solo Stove comes in three different size options: The compact Ranger, the mid-sized Bonfire, and the large Yukon. They all share an identical stainless steel cylindrical design, but we think the Bonfire will suit most people, with enough depth for logs and space for a small group to gather around.
Very low smoke
Deep basin
Great airflow
Can be difficult to move
Can rust inside
Best Propane Fire Pit
Outland Living Mega Firebowl
Outland Livingamazon.com
$263.01
This line of portable and no-mess propane fire pits from Outland Living are simple to use and perform exactly as expected. Each has a 58,000 BTU output and generates great heat without the embers, ash, smoke, or maintenance of a wood-burning fire pit. These fire pits are also allowed in many places that have a ban on wood-burning fires. While the Firebowl comes in a range of sizes, we like the larger, 24-inch Mega Firebowl for backyard living. The 19-inch Deluxe Firebowl is also portable (with a cover and cary kit!) and great for camping and beach trips.
Easy to use
No mess or maintenance
Generates great heat
Exposed propane tank
Best Portable Fire Pit
FirePit+
BioLiteamazon.com
$249.95
This uniquely-shaped wood-burning fire pit is compact and lightweight, with side handles for extra portability. In testing, we loved the fire pit’s three-speed fan settings that control the size of the flame, as well as its interesting “x-ray mesh” body that gives you a full view of the logs while they’re burning. The BioLite FirePit+ is designed to fit four standard logs at a time, but can also be used with charcoal. There’s also an included grill grate if you’re looking to cook while camping or in the backyard, and Bluetooth compatibility for controlling the fan remotely.
Portable
Great airflow
Useful bonus features
Narrow and compact
Best Durable Fire Pit
X Series 24
Breeobreeo.co
$579.00
The Breeo X Series was designed with durability in mind — each fire pit is made from steel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and you can choose between a classic stainless steel finish or corten steel, which is designed to be left out in the elements and develop a natural reddish patina. These fire pits have a simple, rustic design, deep basins, and an internal airflow system to keep smoke to a minimum. Breeo also offers a variety of accessories for the pits, including a grilling package and an insert ring for adding to an existing concrete or stone fire pit. Choose between the smaller X Series 19 for 2-4 people or the larger X Series 24 for 3-7 people.
Duable
Great airflow
Deep basin
Heavy
Simple design
Best Fire Pit for Cooking
Wood Burning Fire Pit
Bali Outdoorsamazon.com
$168.99
This deep, steel lattice wood-burning fire pit from Bali Outdoors comes with a swivel-top grill for making kebabs, s’mores, and anything else you want to cook over an open fire. Users love the fire pit’s sturdy build, its large 32-inch diameter, and its outer ring that doubles as a miniature table. The pit’s deep basin is compatible with both logs and charcoal, and it gets decent airflow from the surrounding mesh screen.
Great for cooking
Deep basin
Large
Best Extra Large Fire Pit
Cosmic Outdoor Fire Pit
Sunnydazeamazon.com
$273.99
$219.00 (20% off)
This massive 42-inch wood-burning fire pit has a simple and elegant black finish, with cosmic star-and-moon cut-outs for a charming glow pattern at night. Its extra-large construction means it can warm a whole crowd, while its basic spark screen lid prevents embers from flying out everywhere. It’s not as deep or well-ventilated relative to its diameter as the low-smoke options on this list. Some users also complain of rusting, so you’ll need to cover it properly or store it out of the elements.
Very wide
Sturdy
Cute design
Can rust
Not very deep
Best Fire Pit Table
Glass Fire Table 410 Series
Outland Livingamazon.com
$679.99
$602.57 (11% off)
While there are a seemingly infinite number of pricey, design-forward, show-stopping fire pit tables on the market, like this Bryndle Root Fire Pit from Frontgate, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a functional and elegant table with a propane fire centerpiece. We like the 410 series from Outland Living, with a wide 36-inch glass top and excellent user reviews. Perfect for patios and balconies, this table hides a propane tank in its base and provides just enough heat and light for an elegant outdoor gathering. Because it’s a gas fire, this fire pit gives off zero smoke and doesn’t require any maintenance or clean-up.
Elegant
Easy to use
No mess or maintenance
Not particularly warm
What type of fire pit is best?
The primary decision you need to make when shopping for a fire pit is whether you want a wood-burning or gas pit.
Wood burning fire pits use wood logs, wood pellets, charcoal, or some combination thereof, and you make them the way you would an open bonfire. However, they’re generally safer and more convenient than bonfires because they’re deep enough to prevent embers from flying everywhere, designed to give off less smoke, and many have ashtrays in the base for convenient cleanup. Some also have internal fans to keep the fire going. You should opt for a wood-burning fire if you love that campfire smell, are interested in cooking outdoors, and want to generate a lot of heat. The drawbacks are the ash cleanup, the fuel maintenance, and the potential for smokiness, as well as the potential fire hazard from embers.
Gas fire pits use propane or natural gas to generate a “clean” fire, with no embers, ash, or cleanup. They’re generally safer and more consistent than wood-burning fires because there’s no fire hazard from embers, and they can be switched on with the flip or a switch or by pressing a button. They often have different heat and flame height levels. Gas fire pits are great to use for elegant outdoor tables or patios, or when camping somewhere where wood fires are banned or inconvenient. However, gas fires aren’t ideal for cooking because of the potential mess, they don’t provide you with the smell of a campfire, and you’ll need to be able to store the propane tank somewhere. Tanks and gas lines also need to be carefully inspected and maintained to prevent leaks.
What to look for when buying a fire pit
✔️Size: Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes, and the picks in this list range from 15 to 42 inches in diameter. It’s intuitive, but generally speaking, the larger the fire pit, the more people it can accommodate. The largest picks can comfortably seat 10 people around them without crowding, while the smallest can only accommodate two or three. Smaller fire pits are also generally easier to transport and store. Choose the size that makes sense for you and your outdoor space — and try to prioritize depth when possible. We find that deeper fire pits generally hold more logs without spilling out the top and don’t throw off embers that may disrupt your enjoyment of the fire.
✔️ Material: The most common material for standalone fire pits is steel. Some will be designed for the elements and develop their own patina, others are stainless and won’t rust easily but should still be covered, others are very raw and will rust quickly if not protected. There are also fire pits that are painted or housed inside another exterior, such as brick, concrete, or fiberglass. If you want a fire pit that’s going to stay put in your backyard for months on end, make sure you invest in something that will stand up to the elements, or get a good cover to put over it when not in use. Otherwise, you can get a more lightweight and portable option that can be stored indoors.
✔️ Safety features: In general, propane fire pits are safer than wood-burning fire pits because they don’t produce the embers, ash and smoke that pose a fire hazard. However, gas lines and propane tanks should always be checked to prevent potential leaks. Most wood-burning fire pits in this list have basic protections including wire mesh shields and deep basins to prevent embers from falling outside the pit. One of the most important things you can do to reduce the fire hazard of your pit is placing it a safe distance away from any structures, and placing it on a fireproof surface such as concrete, brick or stone. You can also buy fireproof mats to place under portable fire pits.
✔️ Bonus features: Many fire pits will come with extra features such as cooking equipment, unique exterior designs, batteries for charging devices while camping, Bluetooth connectivity, side tables, and more. These can be fun and useful, but don’t prioritize these features over the safety and performance of the fire pit itself.
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