A stainless steel lip that fits around the top of the pit develops a smoke deflector of sorts, dealing with the high heat below to push smoke directly up instead of blowing it toward people around the fire, a big perk compared to home-brewed firepits. Get it going hot and high enough and you'll see the little holes on the upper inside rim emitting flames, most likely colder outside air firing up as it exits from below.
It's outstanding how warm and comfortable the Yukon can make your yard, even on cooler late-summer nights. One of my roommates declared he might feel the heat a dozen feet across the yard. It's self-contained enough that you feel safe letting the final coals burn out overnight, unlike a plate-style or sunken firepit, which I 'd typically splash with Discover more water prior to heading to bed.
I just roll it out from under a tree behind my garage, and it does not damage the grass when I have a fire in it. The next morning, I roll it back to its storage area and my pet has full reign of the lawn once again. However it's a bit too large to take anywhere you want.
Solo Range's smaller pits are much easier to move and cost hundreds of dollars less. Smaller Size, Very Same Experience, Photo: Solo Stove, The distinction between this brand-new Yukon and the old one is size; the older model was 3 inches wider in size. Even having actually exclusively utilized the new 27-incher, it's easy to see why it shrunk.
It's huge, hot, and probably too big for the majority of people, even in this slimmer type. That brings me to the essence of my review: The Yukon is amazing, but I 'd never ever purchase one. Rather, I 'd choose for the smaller sized Bonfire or Ranger versions, which are nearly half the rate and provide the exact same style in a smaller bundle.
Still, the engineering Solo Stove took into the Yukon firepit is remarkable. Offered just how much pleasure it has brought my whole home, I have a hard time to call it unimportant. It's also worth noting that firepits like this one are basically unbreakable (as long as you cover them in winter), so you're likely to get several years of terrific s'mores for your $500.