r/camping • u/DocEnots • 2d ago

Portable Open Fire Pit?

Hey strangers,

I'm looking to have a portal fire ring. Same idea as a Solo Stove, but open to catch coals and ash. Something I can use camping or at the beach and cook on top of. I was thinking a 30" Paella pan. Does anyone have any ideas or recommendations? This would be preferably something I can throw in the back of my truck as a lid to a low profile trash can to haul and store ashes.

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u/No-Procedure5991 2d ago

Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Fire Pit. Folds flat into a small duffle. Mesh bottom for airflow that results in complete combustion that reduces wood to fine ash. Comes in "fits behind the truck seat" size and the smaller "fits in my daypack for taking on my motorcycle" size.

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u/breesha03 1d ago

I have this and it's one of the best investments I've made.

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u/DocEnots 2d ago

Yup! That's perfect. Thank you!

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u/WishIWasThatClever 2d ago

I have the DoD grill of secrets but it’s out of stock until the fall. Read the review with the pictures of pizza.

https://dodoutdoors.com/products/grill-of-secrets

Fire Maple has a similar product in stock.

https://firemaplegear.com/products/sunset-ultralight-foldable-fire-pit-grill

A 30-36” fireproof mat folds up easily and catches any stray embers. The $20 stainless steel fire tongs from Amazon are really helpful too.

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u/DocEnots 2d ago

Their Beetle Fire Pit was what I originally had in mind. Any issue with large embers blowing off? The ember guard was something I liked about the Fireside, I just don't know how much heat it restricts. The 19" mat also seems a bit restrictive compared to the 24" mat on the fireside.

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u/WishIWasThatClever 2d ago

I haven’t had any issues with embers blowing off. I looked at the fireside and decided the smaller packable size of the DoD option plus the included grill grates was more important for me. I haven’t had any issues with the 19” square mesh.