BioLite Smokeless FirePit Pros and Cons Review

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Biolite Fire Pit Pros and Cons Review

In this video I quickly go over the Pro and the Cons of the BioLite smokeless FirePit. This fire pit would be a good option for Overlanding, truck camping and event camping

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[yesscarborough]

You forgot to mention the 3rd air pipe at the bottom of firepit and run it on setting 1, I've had mine for 5 years and i live in Scotland, as long as you keep the rain off it it won't rust as bad and works great as a fire using charcoal, i have to admit that I'm going to give it a rub down with a wire brush this weekend and spray it with barbecue paint as with all things metal it will rust as long as it doesn't get wet it won't rust nearly as bad. Love from Scotland❤❤

[MrBlackstarz]

I second having to bush it and put some high temp paint on- especially if you forget it out in the rain a couple times. Also, the solar charger works great if you get any kind of sun. Third they have a cool griddle and lid that makes cooking even better now. I find the noise is only an issue if its above setting 2, which is plenty if you have dry wood. Its fun to stoke it with wood and crank the fan for a few mins and then drop it down so its quieter or crack it back up if you want a blast of heat. They also come with a better bag option with a solar panel as well. Thanks for the review!

[TheDenisedrake]

I love this review! It's such a great concept and I've been looking at the Biolite products for years. The fan noise and the rust are the deal breakers for me.
Thank you Jason!

[MrRayMac]

Jason, brush it down with a wire brush, then repaint it with a few coats of black engine block / high heat paint. Mine did the same thing. That’s the best fix.

[RainyJo]

I could hear that fan the entire time!! No way Jose! And the rust..Deal breaker! Thanks so much!!

[jeffljones]

Had this in my cart getting ready to buy till seen this review thanks for saving mee the money. That rust changed my mind completely. Thanks my friend I owe you.

[jameshoekel]

I was going to purchase but after seeing how small the fire box was and the rust, then I really have to reconsider.Thank you for uploading

[RimfireAddicted]

I think you are spot on with the pro's and con's. It's a great concept idea but maybe it just needs further development to refine and make it more durable. All products that are successful go through this evolution. Thanks for this review!

[Perryb]

We've had our BioLite Firepit for two years, well in excess of 250 fires, and it's traveled down the road for 23, 000 miles. The items listed below are reality from many fires over two years:

1) it appears the reviewer has the bottom grate set in the charcoal position. When the grate is dropped lower, where is should be for wood, the BioLite can hold two standard split logs and still be below the top bellow.

2) it started rusting from day 1 and now two years later is still just fine. I've seen rusted Solo stoves too, despite Solo being stainless steel. Don't worry about the rusting.
3) bag sucks? That bag is still hole free and doing it's job two years and 23, 000 miles later. Experience tops estimation.

4) noise? The only time we use the electric bellows is with wet wood. If you have the bottom grate where it belongs, we always have logs two high and very, very little smoke without the bellows.

Items not mentioned in the review:
1) Storage - since it's square and the legs collapse for travel it stores where the Solo can't store. REI let us take both the Solo and BioLite out to our camper to check storage and the BioLite used less space.

2) it has a position for charcoal that we use to cook all the time. Once we're done cooking, we merely drop the bottom grate the the lower position and burn wood.

3) we use half the wood we used to use in a open firepit, less than one purchased bundle vs two full bundles for a standard fire pit. Do the math, at $5 a bundle over 250 nights, that's $1, 250 saved. We purchased our for $175 at REI on a sale, so if it rusts out 3-4 years from now, so what, the Solo will too.

4) we've had numerous fires underneath the awning, many with pouring rain coming off the awning, but since the BioLite is underneath we're nice and toast.

[nerdgoingoutside]

Great review. Promising idea, but based on the noise and the power requirement I don't think it is my jam, even aside from the rust. Thanks for doing this one!

[aspence]

Im glad I watched this. I was going to buy one but managed to find the biolite Basecamp in stock I have been LOVING that. High recommend

[gilbertmal]

Thanks for the review. I believe these companies need to get with people like you to test products before they put it into production.

[kristopherwilliams]

Great review. I had been looking at this unit, and this video was the deciding factor for me. I'm no engineer, but my initial thought about the firebox size is this. They make it small so that you can't stack too much wood in there. A lot of wood creates a lot of heat. Too much heat might cause the metal grated side to warp or melt. I have had a metal mesh lid to a fire pit that did just that because it got too hot. Again, I'm no engineer, and I could be way off on that, but that was my first impression. Anyway, keep up the great work. I really enjoy your videos.

[dennisportillo]

I have been running rivers for nearly 15 years and have been camping/hunting for the better part of my 55 years.
I am so on board with the no trace concept!!!
Once a person experiences the positive results of such outdoors enjoyment it is a game changer on how we enjoy the outdoor living and recreation.
Really enjoying your channel!!!

[Portland_Living_Life]

Great, honest review. Seeing all of that rust really sealed the deal for me - that's a definite "no go" in my book.

[professionalco-creativeass]

For me, the BENEFITS far outweigh the cons. I take my BIoLite FirePit with me most places that I go. It's perfect for a cozy & mostly smokeless fire to be able to sit near & be comfortable. For the portability of a nice fire & the ability to cook as well is superb. Yes, with my heavy use, the screening has some rust... not a big deal as it never has failed otherwise, and I have been using mine since it's KickStarter release.  

Wood VS Hardwood Charcoal... or both? I utilize each setup for what I want to do. Anymore, I am enjoying a bed of Hardwood Charcoal, and then for some flame, I throw on some wood here and there. This is a great fire that keeps smokeless. In areas where Charcoal is allowed but not other fires... this rocks! My State Park allows for me to have this right on the beach since it's off ground and charcoal!

Since I purchased my original unit, BioLite has come out with a fantastic Carry Bag, and a Domed and Vented Lid, and a fitted Iron Pan. This really is a dynamite system! I'll deal with the rust... not an issue. I do have the Solar Carry Case for recharging... pretty good accessory to have as well for continued adventures!

[maximusmock]

Good review. Try putting bacon grease on the metal parts when their warm but not too hot. It smokes for awhile but adds a layer of protection from rust. I paint it on with a cheap paint brush. I use it on equipment mufflers and works great. It’s obviously food grade so you can still cook on it.

[cg]

I literally just bought it for $150 new. Waiting for it to arrive. Awesome review!

[UrbanMonkeyAdventures]

Cracking review cheers. We was looking at one to use on adventures with our channel. The bag, fan noise also the rusting has put us off. So glad for reviews like this 💯🤜🏻🤛🏻🤘

[shirleysmith]

Had been considering this unit for a while. Really appreciated finding this video today. The pros and cons really helped me make a decision. I’ll check out some more of ur vids.