We’ve rounded up the best fire pit options that are smokeless, have a tabletop, double as a grill, and more.
The Hampton Bay Piedmont Fire Pit is the quintessential round steel fire pit, which is why it’s our best overall option. It’s compact enough at 22 lbs, 29.33 inches wide, and 19.21 inches tall to fit in any backyard and even comes with an adjustable cooking grate that allows you to cook burgers or veggies over the fire.
The basin is one foot deep, so you can stack up a good amount of wood to burn. A mesh spark cover, fire poker, and wood grate are included; however, you’ll still need to buy a fire pit cover since it is still prone to rust if exposed to the elements.
An even more budget-friendly option than our overall pick is the SINGLYFIRE 22-inch Fire Pit at just $45.99. It also comes with a spark screen and fire poker, but you’ll have to purchase a cover separately to protect it, especially if you plan to store it outdoors.
A built-in log grate at the bottom of the basin makes it easy to stack wood and clean it out after a fire. Also, it’s only 11 lbs, which is great for taking it with you on camping trips. However, it’s on the smaller side at 22-inches, so it’s probably best for a two-three person bonfire.
If you’re a fan of fire pits but hate smelling like them afterwards, the Solo Stove Bonfire Pit is an excellent smokeless and odorless option. What’s great about this fire pit is that it still uses wood but doesn’t give off as much smoke since its bottom vent holes allow oxygen to feed the fire from below while channeling oxygen up between the walls of the stove and back into the fire.
The tiny particles that would have been smoke are burned up by the top vents, creating a more complete burn, meaning no more half-burned logs. Plus, it’s only 20 lbs and comes with a carrying case so that you can bring your smokeless fire to your family’s next backyard hangout.
Not everyone has the luxury of a big backyard to sit and enjoy a fire in. City dwellers that only have a balcony as their outdoor space will appreciate the Colsen Tabletop Fire Pit for its compact size that still gives off the ambience of a real flame fire.
Made from concrete, it’s fueled by rubbing alcohol for indoor and outdoor use and is smokeless and odorless. Just be sure you’re only using 70-91% or greater isopropyl alcohol as fuel. It’ll give you a flame for about 40-50 minutes.
The Hampton Bay Crossridge Gas Fire Pit not only produces a smokeless flame, but it doubles as a place to put your glass of wine as you’re relaxing by the fire. It uses propane to heat up to 40 square feet to give off heat without the smoke or odor of a wood-burning pit.
You can adjust the flame to make it larger or smaller, and its natural slate tabletop makes it an easy place to set up your s’more station. This fire pit comes with the natural lava rocks used to house the fire and a mesh spark screen.
However, if you’re looking for a smokeless option, the Solo Stove Bonfire Pit is an excellent choice and is probably our second-favorite fire pit on this list. But if price, fuel type, and dimensions mean more to you, here is a breakdown of each of our picks.
These types of fire pits are great for anyone who can’t easily access firewood as a fuel source as well as anyone who needs a smokeless flame: for densely populated neighborhoods or anyone looking for a more eco-friendly fire pit.
Gas fire pits are smokeless and odorless, so they are perfect if you just need an ambient setting without the heat and cleanup of a wood-burning pit.
Although most fire pits come with them, mesh spark covers, and fire pokers are also handy for wood-burning pits.
And, no matter what kind of fire pit you have, it’s always good to get a waterproof fire pit cover so that it won’t rust from the weather. They sell covers in all kinds of shapes and sizes, so you’ll be able to find one for your fire pit.
