9 Best Wood Fire Pits for 2021 - Top-Rated Wood Fire Pits - Popular Mechanics
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If you love the crackle and pop of a campfire and want to create the experience in your own backyard, a wood fire pit is how to do it. They deliver all the same benefits — good times hanging out with your loved ones (while maintaining social distancing guidelines) topping the list — and are generally easy to maintain. Plus, they're relatively inexpensive compared to fire pits fueled by propane or natural gas. They’re built for year-round use, which gives you an occasion to gather around the fire for hot chocolate and mulled wine in winter, and making s’mores in summer.
What to Consider
First, decide if you want to use your fire pit for barbecuing or to simply enjoy sitting around with friends and family. Almost all wood fire pits come with a mesh screen and poker, and some come with a protective cover. Those that convert to a grill typically include a grate. If you’re planning to move it from, say, the patio to the lawn, make sure the fire pit you choose is relatively lightweight. There are also fire pits meant to be portable — we feature a fantastic one below — which is a nice if you also want the option of bringing it camping.
How We Chose
To begin our research, we analyzed results from our own testing of fire pits to determine high-quality brands worth considering, as well as read through countless user reviews. Every wood fire pit we selected has a rating of four stars or more, and our choices were driven by factors including quality of materials, ease of setup, and value. Style and size were another top consideration, and we curated our list to feature options that work with a variety of decor and outdoor spaces. Wood fire pits tend to be less expensive than those fueled by propane or natural gas, and our picks span a range of price points from $50 to $375.
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1
Best Overall
Kingso 22-Inch Wood Fire Pit
KINGSOamazon.com
$70.00
$49.99 (29% off)
For a mere $50, this highly rated fire pit is an absolute steal. At 22 inches wide, it’s on the smaller side, but the curved legs elevating the base make it seem larger than it is, and four or five adults can sit comfortably around it.
Made from alloy steel, the fire pit is lightweight yet sturdy, with a black heat-resistant coating that prevents rust, and doubles as a grill. It comes with a grate to hold firewood, a spark screen with a top ring, and poker. Attach the legs to assemble and it’s ready to fire up.
2
Best Wood Fire Pit Table
AmazonBasics 34-Inch Wood Fire Pit
Amazon Basicsamazon.com
$157.49
This attractive fire pit table is well-crafted, with eye-catching copper accents set in natural stone that catch the fire’s light. We like the elegant, tapered legs that curve at the feet with a flourish, too. The base is made of alloy steel finished in black and there’s plenty of room around the fire to set down a mug of hot chocolate or a glass of wine, and it’s hard to tip over, with a sturdy construction weighing roughly 50 pounds.
It’s a great value for the price, and one customer calls it “lovely” and says it “looks more expensive than it is.” A fire screen, log grate, and poker are included.
3
Great for Large Spaces
Sunnydaze 42-Inch Wood Fire Pit
Sunnydazeamazon.com
$273.99
$219.00 (20% off)
The charming star and moon cutouts that cast a warm, inviting orange glow are a sweet design detail with practical purpose: They help increase airflow to feed the fire pit’s flames. Its deep, wide base holds plenty of firewood that’ll burn long into your outdoorsy evening.
The piece is finished with rust-resistant matte black paint and comes with a poker and large screen with a top ring that keeps sparks and embers from escaping. Setup is as simple as attaching the legs and the outer rim, which is easy to grab onto when the fire pit cools down to move around your backyard.
4
Perfect for Small Spaces
Y-Me Wood Fire Pit
Y-meamazon.com
$139.99
This fire pit is a mini version of the one featured above. It comes in a similar celestial version, but we love the delightful wildlife cutouts and rustic brick red finish on this model. The spark screen has a handle instead of a ring, arguably easier to grab with the poker that’s included, plus it comes with a grill grate for barbecuing.
The fire pit is constructed of alloy steel, coated to prevent rust, and assembly is similar to its big brother—attach the legs and outer ring and you’re good to go. Keep in mind that the protective cover shown in some of the photos is sold separately for $20.
5
Best Fire Pit Grill Combo
Sunnydaze 36-Inch Wood Fire Pit
Sunnydazeamazon.com
$193.99
$155.00 (20% off)
While many fire pits double as a grill, it’s less common to find a model that does both jobs at once—and this is an excellent choice if that feature is a priority. It’s split evenly down the center, with logs burning on one side and a 20-inch chrome grill grate on the other.
The hinged mesh screen that lifts up so you can add firewood or flip burgers and dogs is a highlight among features. The fire pit is made from steel, coated in black high-temperature paint that prevents rust, and comes with a poker and protective vinyl cover.
6
Most Portable
Fireside Outdoor 24-Inch Pop-Up Wood Fire Pit
FIRESIDE OUTDOORamazon.com
$150.99
$119.95 (21% off)
This pop-up portable fire pit is truly a standout for its simple, smart design. There are only a few components—a major perk for minimalists—yet it’s full-sized and is capable of producing a substantial fire. The cross-base unfolds to support a 24-inch tray that holds the firewood, which burns on a stainless steel mesh base to maximize airflow and feed the fire, but its low center of gravity keeps the flames under control in high winds.
There’s a heat shield that attaches to the base to place below the tray, and if you’re planning to put the fire pit on a deck or use it in a wooded area, there’s an ember mat sold separately. The entire package weighs less than 8 pounds, and comes with a carrying case that has an arm strap for neatly packing everything away when you’re on the go.
7
Best Fire Bowl
Ohio Flame 30-Inch Wood Fire Pit
Ohio Flameamazon.com
$374.99
If you want to invest in a fire pit that’s built to last and can be passed down for generations, look no further than those produced by Ohio Flame. The quality is exceptional, handcrafted by an artisan and built using thick carbon steel sourced from Ohio’s local mills. This streamlined model, called the Patriot, has a natural finish that oxidizes and takes on rich patina over time. A drain at the bottom of the bowl prevents water from pooling, so there’s hardly any maintenance required.
Customers give it high marks, with an average 4.8 stars. All fire pits come with a lifetime warranty.
8
Most Modern
Novogratz 22 Inch Wood Fire Pit
Novogratzamazon.com
$249.88
This adorable retro fire pit is perfect for city dwellers, made by the design-savvy brand Novogratz. Its brick red base is ceramic, which has a weather-resistant finish and does a good job of insulating the heat. There’s a small grill grate included, perfect for an impromptu barbecue, a poker and mesh dome to catch sparks from embers, plus a steel lid that transforms the fire pit into a low side table when it isn’t in use.
9
Most Rustic
Sunnydaze 30-Inch Wood Fire Pit
Sunnydazeamazon.com
$248.99
$199.00 (20% off)
If this fire pit doesn’t scream Game of Thrones, we don’t know what does. It’s made from steel finished in high-temperature, rust-resistant copper paint, with black rings and hammered metal details reminiscent of the Middle Ages.
The fire pit is lightweight yet sturdy, weighing roughly 30 pounds, and its features include a mesh spark screen with top ring, long fire poker, built-in grate for the firewood, and two drain holes in the bottom to prevent water from pooling in the base. Customers give it rave reviews, with an average 4.8 stars, and several say that it’s easy to set up.
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