Just a tip, the screen goes on after the sides. This allows the ashes to be kept in the fire pit easier. It also gives stability to the sides. Very helpful if a log rolls to the side.
I really wish I would’ve said something in the past 3 videos, but I didn’t want to be “that guy”. Well, the screen sits on top of the 4 sides- as not to allow the embers pass thru on a somewhat windy night. It’s a great tool, and I’ve used mine for over a year, but the screen goes on last. Also, the heat/ember pad Velcro’s on to the legs at least an inch lower than the sides & screen, but I rarely need to use mine.
Thanks for a quality review. What I like about it is its light weight, its small size when packed down, and how it gets the fire off the ground. If it’s as durable as you say, the $100 asking price is not too bad. When you’re living the mobile lifestyle, every ounce of weight and every cubic foot of space is precious. Happy Trails
I bought one last year. Mine came with another mat that is about 6' square as well as the deflector. Used a few times this year in the backyard and it works great.
It is a great fire pit. I bought mine in the spring of 2019 and have used the heck out of it. I only have one observation. When putting together, if you install the 4 L pieces then put your mesh on you wont have the sag on the sides. This is from the inventors video. Great over all review.
I just looked at these this weekend. We drug my household one out to the campground with my fathers motorhome. It was a hassle all around but well worth having at the campground. It looks perfect for a motorhome and to get 4-6 people around it without too many hassles.
I’ve been using one for almost 2 years. Awesome product; I’ve had 6ft tall fires on it, use it under my tarp when it’s raining, have used it in my driveway where it’s illegal to have “bonfires”, where I just say it’s a grill, because it is. One thing though, the screen goes on after installing the sides, that way there’s no gap between screen & sides, and the screen won’t sag down as much.
We love our Pop-Up Fire Pit. We too have the reflective shield which hasn't held up as well as I'd expect! We also use under ours is a simple 4'x6' welding blanket to protect the ground, costing less than $30.00. We've been able to fold it up so it fits right in the bag. Thank you! Great video. Mark (& Teresa)
I have owned this fire pit for 2 years now. I agree with everything you said. All your “cons” are bang on. The Velcro attachment of the heat shield is a joke. I’m going to modify mine with a cotter pin attachment. As you said, the fire pit is not “smokeless”. I do feel that it does a better job of minimizing smoke than you give it credit for. The stainless steel mesh underside provides a lot of extra airflow into the fire that wouldn’t normally happen in an in-ground fire pit. This extra airflow really helps to reduce smoke...not eliminate it, but greatly reduce it. I agree, the price is a little high. I’m in Canada and paid $200 Canadian for the same set up you have. I think it’s over priced for what you get, but having said that, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again at that price. When set up, it is big enough for several people to sit around. When broken down and packed up, it takes up very little space. This is a very well engineered product that has exceeded my expectations. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed. Great review Primal Outdoors👍🏼. Bang on!
Replacement screen is only like $25. I’m gonna order one of these. It would be perfect for all the reasons you listed, and I’d like it for winter/snow camping. Great video. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to do a review of the fire pit. We have all been waiting to see how you like it. And since you have at least one fire virtually everyday, you would be the best person to test it out.
I have to admit, I was skeptical the first time I saw Jason pull this thing out at camp. It just kinda looks flimsy? Especially that large expanse of screen material. But I can't deny that it handles very nice-sized winter fires with no problem at all, with ample space to use the fire for some cooking as well. My previous experience with fold-up fire pits was a friend's Snowpeak, and I did find the Snowpeak works quite nicely IMO - and you can tuck your toes under it as well - but, yikes, too expensive for my budget. All in all this seems to be a fair value for the performance it delivers.
Setting up the camera and placing the firepit where you do makes a nice camp scene for the camera/viewers. 👍🏻 I would just place some sticks or small rocks under the reflector screen around the 4 corners to get it off the ground, keeping the ground cooler.
Great review, Jason! OMG! I will never cook another steak over an open ground campfire again. Your reason number two almost made me barf :(- I bought the larger UCO portable fire pit and it works well for cooking steaks, burgers, veggies, etc. However, only one or two small logs can be added to a camp fire. Okay for cool nights but if it's cold building a bonfire ain't happening. This pop up pit looks to be the perfect replacement and that cut out for a frying pan handle is an ingenious idea. I couldn't find it on your merch page, just the Tembo scottle, so I put one on my save list on Amazon. Pricey but it will be worth it in the long run.
It's worth every penny of the 100$. Have been using ours since November of last year, honestly never used the heat shield. Always great content man. Hello from Depoe bay Oregon.
I have the large one and love it! I’m sure the small one would be great as well, but I wouldn’t let burning wood hang off the sides (as to melt the metal sides).
@@DaPaC1978 I've seen all kinds of the small one, and actually saw a guy in Norway use one. The wood of course has to be much smaller, but I was intrigued. Thanks for the input on the big one!
Always get the bigger one. You can put smaller pieces of wood in the big one but you can’t put the larger wood in the smaller version. And the small one doesn’t pack up much smaller than the large one anyway. Cheers mate
Of the ones I have seen you use, this would be my pick as well. I have one of the lp gas fire rings for my screened in porch, but it aint for camping! Love your videos Jason.
I bought this and the solo fire drum thing. This pop up is my favorite. I've even set it up over the top of a fire ring. Very little smoke and quick cleanup!v I also put my screen in last, over the sides.
@@renanreyes8242 I’ve changed it once, but that’s only because a mouse, or mice, got in to the bag and chewed the mesh. Of course I didn’t notice until I was unpacking it at camp 😅
You should look at buying the Frontier grates attachment for the pit as well. They’re for adding Dutch ovens or heavier/larger wood. Supposedly will help the mesh last longer. Happy trails!
i have a Solo Stove Bonfire fire pit and the portable one like yours... Solo is great,but as you know the heat goes straight up.. The Solo is now at home permanently. the portable is always in my FJ all the time
$100 ain't at all over priced considering the true value of a C note these days. Cheap backyard fire pits at Lowe's cost as much or more. Love your pan handle notch mod.
I bought one of these after it was in one of your videos. I love it. It is so easy to light a fire in. I had bought an extra screen for it and I think it was like $10 when I added to my order. I have noticed that I have a few very small holes in the screen but it doesn't hurt the performance any. They also sell an ember mat that lays on the ground and I think it's six feet square. I would recommend it. Oh yeah on a side note I recently bought a van. Just sayin. :)
This is probably going to be mandatory on crown land soon. They are discussing many different options in Alberta Canada 🍁. Its bound to happen people have forgotten there responsibility’s of a land user. Thanks Jason.
Bro, put the screen on last, after the sides.....I've been running it for over 2 years and it's the way to go bud.......when can we meet up again and hit the woods??
Can you share when you are ready to leave camp how long you have to let the fire pit cool ? and how do you dump the ashes and get it ready to pack up? I now interested in getting one. Thanks
You use a round hole saw that cuts metal. You drill the hole first then either cut straight down to the sides of the hole or start in the hole and cut straight up. If you want the sides to be perfectly straight you find a thicker strip of metal with at least one side to use as a straight edge. You clamp that piece of metal in place and use it as a guide. Repeat same on other side of hole. I find its easier to cut down to the hole rather than the other way. After you finish the cutting use a file or rasp to eliminate any burrs and flatten down any sharp edges. Finish it off with some sandpaper for a really smooth edge. Takes longer to type all this than it did for me to do the actual modification lol Cheers mate
i actually love this pit but two things. Don't mess with that heat shield. Small and the velcro tabs eventually come off. Go get those heat shield mats with more surface area. Second thing is i wish the inventors would round off the corners on the mesh and the 4 ember guards as they are sharp and it would just be nice to to get stabbed. Small details
It looks like a nice firepit solution...but what I want to know is how easy/messy is the cleanup? How long does it take to cool before you can break it down to pack it up? Does it burn everything to ashes, or are bits and pieces left. Thanx for the video.
I'd pick this as the best as well from the ones I have experience with. The Biolite is the only one I haven't. I liked my Snow Peak but the cost is painful and I think the flat bottom of the Pop Up Pit is better than the upside down pyramid of the Snow Peak. And I hated how hot the Solo Stove was within an inch of the body.... Storm almost scorched her fur off too many times!
Bought one at Overland Expo two years ago. Jason, I disagree that $100 is steep for that. First of all, it’s designed, and made in the US. Secondly, it’s made from aluminum, which has gotten very expensive since the trade tariffs on China were imposed. You’re likely to pay more than that for a gas fire pit that is made in China. I personally feel that $100 is very reasonable for what you get. It’s a well engineered product.
Don't know what metal that screen is from, but I do know certain metals such as Ni, Ti, even SS can give of toxins at high temps and I'm guessing it's getting pretty hot. Also can you please tell me where you got that brownish wooly looking hoodie you wear in many of your vids. Thanks advance
Have you had any hot embers roll out between the screen and the side, onto the ground and start a ground fire? That screen must have some high temp steel in it to keep from melting. Interesting video!
I like it for environmental reasons. In Tennessee we just through wood down and burn it. What's a burn ban? No just kidding. We don't have many here though. Our camping area's usually have USFS rings with grills. What I do like is the leave no trace aspect. For that I may buy one. Great review.
Out here in the Pacific Northwest we have millions of sq acres of forest and open desert over a third of the state. The only places with fire pits and/or tables are in designated campgrounds. Up here you can leave the pavement and drive for days and days without hitting a road or coming across a campground lol Although I’ve been in some pretty remote places and found an actual campground with only 4 spots lol By the way I run around in roughly the same area Jason does and we have burn bans every year lol Life in the Forest lol Cheers mate
Great review Jason. I have asked before , I really like your Primal outdoors LOGO . Would you make some stickers for purchase ? I would like to put them on my van . Stay safe and healthy
Great review. I’m sold 👍 I just found your channel. Do you have a video on all the basic equipment you d need to be successful on a camp in setting like state or national park?
Just a tip, the screen goes on after the sides. This allows the ashes to be kept in the fire pit easier. It also gives stability to the sides. Very helpful if a log rolls to the side.
as soon as I saw that, that was my first thought as to how it should be put together, it just makes more sense.
he didn't read the instructions
I don't own that product but I can see how that would be very helpful.
Yep, that makes total sense....Too Funny.
the moment I saw it I ran to the comments
I really wish I would’ve said something in the past 3 videos, but I didn’t want to be “that guy”. Well, the screen sits on top of the 4 sides- as not to allow the embers pass thru on a somewhat windy night.
It’s a great tool, and I’ve used mine for over a year, but the screen goes on last. Also, the heat/ember pad Velcro’s on to the legs at least an inch lower than the sides & screen, but I rarely need to use mine.
FirePit is essential! One way or another... and a river close, then im sold !!! Cheers Jason !!!
Thanks for the review. I like the fact that it stows away in a small bag.
Thanks for a quality review.
What I like about it is its light weight, its small size when packed down, and how it gets the fire off the ground.
If it’s as durable as you say, the $100 asking price is not too bad.
When you’re living the mobile lifestyle, every ounce of weight and every cubic foot of space is precious.
Happy Trails
I bought one last year. Mine came with another mat that is about 6' square as well as the deflector. Used a few times this year in the backyard and it works great.
It is a great fire pit. I bought mine in the spring of 2019 and have used the heck out of it. I only have one observation. When putting together, if you install the 4 L pieces then put your mesh on you wont have the sag on the sides. This is from the inventors video. Great over all review.
I just looked at these this weekend. We drug my household one out to the campground with my fathers motorhome. It was a hassle all around but well worth having at the campground. It looks perfect for a motorhome and to get 4-6 people around it without too many hassles.
I’ve been using one for almost 2 years. Awesome product; I’ve had 6ft tall fires on it, use it under my tarp when it’s raining, have used it in my driveway where it’s illegal to have “bonfires”, where I just say it’s a grill, because it is. One thing though, the screen goes on after installing the sides, that way there’s no gap between screen & sides, and the screen won’t sag down as much.
We love our Pop-Up Fire Pit. We too have the reflective shield which hasn't held up as well as I'd expect! We also use under ours is a simple 4'x6' welding blanket to protect the ground, costing less than $30.00. We've been able to fold it up so it fits right in the bag.
Thank you! Great video.
Mark (& Teresa)
I have owned this fire pit for 2 years now.
I agree with everything you said. All your “cons” are bang on. The Velcro attachment of the heat shield is a joke. I’m going to modify mine with a cotter pin attachment.
As you said, the fire pit is not “smokeless”.
I do feel that it does a better job of minimizing smoke than you give it credit for.
The stainless steel mesh underside provides a lot of extra airflow into the fire that wouldn’t normally happen in an in-ground fire pit. This extra airflow really helps to reduce smoke...not eliminate it, but greatly reduce it.
I agree, the price is a little high. I’m in Canada and paid $200 Canadian for the same set up you have. I think it’s over priced for what you get, but having said that, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again at that price.
When set up, it is big enough for several people to sit around. When broken down and packed up, it takes up very little space.
This is a very well engineered product that has exceeded my expectations. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed.
Great review Primal Outdoors👍🏼. Bang on!
Replacement screen is only like $25. I’m gonna order one of these. It would be perfect for all the reasons you listed, and I’d like it for winter/snow camping. Great video. Thank you.
Yes, the velcro didn't last very long! So I installed grommets on each corner and ran a chain through to raise it off the ground.
Jason will be reminded of this review for weeks to come every time he picks up his camera with the burnt-wood fragrance!
I do remember recommending this fire pit to you a while ago.
Glad you tried it out!!!
Been waiting to hear from a trusted friend about the fire pit....
I just ordered it based on your recommendation. Thanks Jason. I will use a small welders blanket underneath.
I did not think about the foot warming function that is a nice bonus
Thank you for taking the time to do a review of the fire pit. We have all been waiting to see how you like it. And since you have at least one fire virtually everyday, you would be the best person to test it out.
Once again a good video, simple and direct to the point. Thanks for all your top notch videos!
I have to admit, I was skeptical the first time I saw Jason pull this thing out at camp. It just kinda looks flimsy? Especially that large expanse of screen material. But I can't deny that it handles very nice-sized winter fires with no problem at all, with ample space to use the fire for some cooking as well. My previous experience with fold-up fire pits was a friend's Snowpeak, and I did find the Snowpeak works quite nicely IMO - and you can tuck your toes under it as well - but, yikes, too expensive for my budget. All in all this seems to be a fair value for the performance it delivers.
Setting up the camera and placing the firepit where you do makes a nice camp scene for the camera/viewers. 👍🏻
I would just place some sticks or small rocks under the reflector screen around the 4 corners to get it off the ground, keeping the ground cooler.
Great review, Jason! OMG! I will never cook another steak over an open ground campfire again. Your reason number two almost made me barf :(- I bought the larger UCO portable fire pit and it works well for cooking steaks, burgers, veggies, etc. However, only one or two small logs can be added to a camp fire. Okay for cool nights but if it's cold building a bonfire ain't happening. This pop up pit looks to be the perfect replacement and that cut out for a frying pan handle is an ingenious idea. I couldn't find it on your merch page, just the Tembo scottle, so I put one on my save list on Amazon. Pricey but it will be worth it in the long run.
It's worth every penny of the 100$. Have been using ours since November of last year, honestly never used the heat shield.
Always great content man.
Hello from Depoe bay Oregon.
It is unreal how the aesthetic look of your van has improved with the bed liner!
Looks like this could possibly be hand made with some similar materials . Thanks Jason !
Trucks looking very good
I'd been eyeballing one of these in both this size and the much smaller size as well. Thanks for this review!
I have the large one and love it! I’m sure the small one would be great as well, but I wouldn’t let burning wood hang off the sides (as to melt the metal sides).
@@DaPaC1978 I've seen all kinds of the small one, and actually saw a guy in Norway use one. The wood of course has to be much smaller, but I was intrigued. Thanks for the input on the big one!
Always get the bigger one. You can put smaller pieces of wood in the big one but you can’t put the larger wood in the smaller version.
And the small one doesn’t pack up much smaller than the large one anyway.
Cheers mate
I just bought one and I love it. Super easy to setup and it stores away easily.
Of the ones I have seen you use, this would be my pick as well. I have one of the lp gas fire rings for my screened in porch, but it aint for camping! Love your videos Jason.
I bought this and the solo fire drum thing. This pop up is my favorite. I've even set it up over the top of a fire ring. Very little smoke and quick cleanup!v I also put my screen in last, over the sides.
My groom and We love your videos! We learn a lot and can’t wait to try!
Been using this same one for about 2 years now. Absolutely love it. We also got the grates to turn it in to a bbq.
Have you had to change the mesh?
@@renanreyes8242 I’ve changed it once, but that’s only because a mouse, or mice, got in to the bag and chewed the mesh. Of course I didn’t notice until I was unpacking it at camp 😅
good Review thanks for your honest opinion
Yep. It’s awesome.
This does seem like a good fire pit. Thanks for the review.
I have both versions , the big and the smaller one, love them both ...good bit's of kit :)
Great review. I like that it warms the legs
You should look at buying the Frontier grates attachment for the pit as well. They’re for adding Dutch ovens or heavier/larger wood. Supposedly will help the mesh last longer. Happy trails!
i have a Solo Stove Bonfire fire pit and the portable one like yours... Solo is great,but as you know the heat goes straight up.. The Solo is now at home permanently. the portable is always in my FJ all the time
Very nice product. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Hi Jason
Want you to know how much I really enjoy your posts. Please keep them coming! Tom
$100 ain't at all over priced considering the true value of a C note these days. Cheap backyard fire pits at Lowe's cost as much or more. Love your pan handle notch mod.
Bought it with your link. Thanks bro!
I bought one of these after it was in one of your videos. I love it. It is so easy to light a fire in. I had bought an extra screen for it and I think it was like $10 when I added to my order. I have noticed that I have a few very small holes in the screen but it doesn't hurt the performance any. They also sell an ember mat that lays on the ground and I think it's six feet square. I would recommend it. Oh yeah on a side note I recently bought a van. Just sayin. :)
Thank you, Jason. I was wondering about this fire pit.
Jason Welcome My Friend I hope you feel good!!!
Good info Jason. Thanks! That little gas fire pit you showed as an alternative looked pretty sharp 😉
ok, I'm sold, ordering one soon. Thanks
Good the van is back
They need a Primal Outdoors Edition with your changes.
Great review. The foot warmer feature gets the thumbs up from the Mrs.!
Just ordered off your link, can’t wait to try it out
thank you for what you do... very helpful & informative.
Sweet. I’ve been looking for something to use with my campervan. Thanks for the great review.
Thanks for the video. I have one but haven’t had a chance to use it yet.
This is probably going to be mandatory on crown land soon. They are discussing many different options in Alberta Canada 🍁. Its bound to happen people have forgotten there responsibility’s of a land user. Thanks Jason.
Thanks for sharing this video, interesting and informative really nice fire pit
I have been waiting since I first seen you use this fire pit.
Bro, put the screen on last, after the sides.....I've been running it for over 2 years and it's the way to go bud.......when can we meet up again and hit the woods??
Yep. It also keeps the embers from getting under the sides and down to the ground.
Screen? Do you mean the flat piece that the wood sits on? Or did I miss something lol
@@prepperjonpnw6482 meaning you put the aluminum sides on first, then the fire mesh
@@MeanOneMeanOne Thanks. Looked kinda wrong with the big gaps.
@@anthonyc1883 yw, ii is the best campfire pit hands down though
Wow it’s been while , nice explanation
Great info and content- as usual... Thanks!
Velcro side down when you install the heat shield per instructions and it works fine.
i have the smaller version and it is awesome.
We just used ours for the first time last week. Awesome product. Wonder how long the bottom screen will last.
We really like this fire pit of yours!
Great honest review.
Love mine works great.
Can you share when you are ready to leave camp how long you have to let the fire pit cool ? and how do you dump the ashes and get it ready to pack up? I now interested in getting one. Thanks
Thank you for the review, I’m definitely looking into getting one , but quick question do you still have the camper trailer that thing is so sweet?
Looks good,Great review Jason
Fantastic fire pit and video well done bud.👍🇬🇧🤘🍺
Great video as usual brother 🤙
I was going to ask. Glad you made this video. Thanks for the link, however it doesn't give the link to the product.
That handle cutout is genius! aha how did you get such a good turn in the cut?
You use a round hole saw that cuts metal. You drill the hole first then either cut straight down to the sides of the hole or start in the hole and cut straight up.
If you want the sides to be perfectly straight you find a thicker strip of metal with at least one side to use as a straight edge. You clamp that piece of metal in place and use it as a guide. Repeat same on other side of hole. I find its easier to cut down to the hole rather than the other way.
After you finish the cutting use a file or rasp to eliminate any burrs and flatten down any sharp edges.
Finish it off with some sandpaper for a really smooth edge.
Takes longer to type all this than it did for me to do the actual modification lol
Cheers mate
thanks great stuff man!
i actually love this pit but two things. Don't mess with that heat shield. Small and the velcro tabs eventually come off. Go get those heat shield mats with more surface area. Second thing is i wish the inventors would round off the corners on the mesh and the 4 ember guards as they are sharp and it would just be nice to to get stabbed. Small details
Hey Jason hop the girl are doing ok, like the 🔥🔥🔥 pit thanks for the 📽📽 keep safe.
It looks like a nice firepit solution...but what I want to know is how easy/messy is the cleanup? How long does it take to cool before you can break it down to pack it up? Does it burn everything to ashes, or are bits and pieces left. Thanx for the video.
I'd pick this as the best as well from the ones I have experience with. The Biolite is the only one I haven't. I liked my Snow Peak but the cost is painful and I think the flat bottom of the Pop Up Pit is better than the upside down pyramid of the Snow Peak. And I hated how hot the Solo Stove was within an inch of the body.... Storm almost scorched her fur off too many times!
I’ve never seen snow thanks dood
Bought one at Overland Expo two years ago. Jason, I disagree that $100 is steep for that. First of all, it’s designed, and made in the US. Secondly, it’s made from aluminum, which has gotten very expensive since the trade tariffs on China were imposed. You’re likely to pay more than that for a gas fire pit that is made in China. I personally feel that $100 is very reasonable for what you get. It’s a well engineered product.
I’m a big fan of the snow peak fire pit. This one does look cool though.
I second on the Snow Peak. Love mine.
Give me a fire pit & the great outdoors over a money pit any day🤙-Josh
If anyone is curious it's on sale on Amazon right now for $79.95
Don't know what metal that screen is from, but I do know certain metals such as Ni, Ti, even SS can give of toxins at high temps and I'm guessing it's getting pretty hot.
Also can you please tell me where you got that brownish wooly looking hoodie you wear in many of your vids.
Thanks advance
I guess if you drill some holes in the sides, it'll help with the smoke a little.
That is quite an endorsement since you make a fire pretty much every night. Wonder if it could hold one of my fancy 4-wick pine-scented candles?
Have you had any hot embers roll out between the screen and the side, onto the ground and start a ground fire? That screen must have some high temp steel in it to keep from melting. Interesting video!
The screen actually goes on after the sides. That way the coal can’t roll out. Plus it makes it more stable.
Hello Jason and thumbs UP to you.
I like it for environmental reasons. In Tennessee we just through wood down and burn it. What's a burn ban? No just kidding. We don't have many here though. Our camping area's usually have USFS rings with grills. What I do like is the leave no trace aspect. For that I may buy one. Great review.
Out here in the Pacific Northwest we have millions of sq acres of forest and open desert over a third of the state. The only places with fire pits and/or tables are in designated campgrounds. Up here you can leave the pavement and drive for days and days without hitting a road or coming across a campground lol
Although I’ve been in some pretty remote places and found an actual campground with only 4 spots lol
By the way I run around in roughly the same area Jason does and we have burn bans every year lol
Life in the Forest lol
Cheers mate
Saw you in Bend today.
Great review Jason. I have asked before , I really like your Primal outdoors LOGO . Would you make some stickers for purchase ? I would like to put them on my van . Stay safe and healthy
Jason, I think you're suppose to attach the sides before the bottom.
Reason # 4 why I like the fire pit... I MAKE $$$$$$$ when viewers buy it
I’ve got one with the grill grates. I’d like it if the grates for cooking sat higher above the coals but it’s nice
miss seeing the trailer in action. Any chance your gonna use it again? Or.. did you part ways with it? Great content like always.
If that fire pit had one side that was taller for a heat reflective wall/ wind break it would be perfect
Now it's "marked down" from $151 to $120 on amazon. A little more over priced indeed. Still seems like it would work good. Van looks awesome btw.
Nice fire pit, I just bought the Solo Stove Bonfire and the heat deflector. I’m looking for other fire pits for camping and the backyard.
Great review. I’m sold 👍 I just found your channel. Do you have a video on all the basic equipment you d need to be successful on a camp in setting like state or national park?