on a more inclement day – when there were mild Spring-time winds but nothing that would dry your sheets in record time – the firepit was more or less smokeless. We speak to self-confessed clean freak Emma Bunton and find out what part of her home she loves to clean every day! I can’t decide if I love the design, or find it a bit ‘blah’, but it’s certainly not offensive in any way and there’s no doubt the build quality is good. Alongside their popular stoves, they produce some fantastic accessories like pots, tools, stands and covers. The double-wall design creates fire with less smoke as extra vents at the top of the fire pit cause a second burn and effectively remove smoke.

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As someone who loves camping and entertaining outdoors but has never been able to stomach the stench of stale smoke, I was excited to put the Solo Stove Bonfire 2. I was impressed how quickly and easily the kindling caught and was pleased I didn’t have to burn any precious (smelly) firelighters to get it going. As the exterior of the bonfire stays clean, you don’t get messy hands when carrying it after use, as long as you avoid the underside of the flame ring that sits on the rim because it gets coated in a layer of black sooty residue during use. We found it took at least 10 minutes to die down, Solo Stove says to expect 5-15 minutes of smoke on lighting. When Heat Deflector is placed on top of Ranger, it has secure latch-and-lock detachable legs that can be swiftly fitted.Ignite primal moments around a smokeless flame, relish that hot mountain coffee, savour handcrafted artisan pizza, and feel the pure joy in every bite of a s'more. Heat Deflector bears the force of the flame by pressing into a precisely angled disc, which directs heat downward rather than upward. She is a serial renovator, currently on her fourth project, and has tested many home appliances, DIY tools, garden equipment and mattresses in the last 20+ years. Solo Stove also makes the Ranger, a smaller, more portable model, and the Yukon, which is aimed at larger gatherings. There is no handle or grip holds so the only way to pick it up is to get your hands right underneath and lift it, or do a hug hold, like you’re carrying a watermelon (Dirty Dancing style).

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We apologize for the initial inconvenience with the missing grill, but we're pleased to hear that Solo Stove's response was prompt, and a replacement was sent out to you. The smokeless fire feature is indeed a key reason many choose Solo Stove, and we hope you have a wonderful experience with it. The fire pit stand, which is vented, should prevent any heat damage to surfaces like decking and grass. Apart from a decade renting in various cities, I’ve always lived in the country, in homes featuring some form of wood fire. She has been freelancing for Ideal Home Magazine since 2008, covering design trends, home makeovers, product reviews and much more.Heat Deflector, made of 304 stainless steel, is designed to last a lifetime of happy memories with Ranger. The Solo Stove Ranger Kit stainless steel contemporary design is simple, effective and easy to clean. It's fantastic to hear that our product meets your expectations for value, heat effectiveness, aesthetics, and smoke reduction.