Having a campout without a campfire is kind of like going to Disney World without getting on any of the rides. Sure, it’s still fun – there’s still the tent and the stars and day hikes in our first scenario and still the parades and the (overpriced) ice cream and the gift shops in our second – but it’s really not the same. But without a safe place to make a campfire, having a fire is simply an irresponsible move.

With a Solo Stove 2.0, you always have a safe place to make a fire. And to make a fire that is about as cleanly and hotly burning as any you’ll ever enjoy.

Solo Stove fire pits work so well because their design is all about airflow. The “Signature 360º Airflow” system draws in extra air from beneath the fire, helping kindling catch quickly and providing constant oxygen that helps even larger logs catch and then burn fully. This means you get a fire that’s less smoky than normal, that puts out generous heat, that is easy to feed and maintain, and that’s easy to clean up after thanks to the fine ash with minimal lumps left behind. (This is made even easier by the removable ash pan of the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 fire pit.)

The quick ignition and clean, hot burn are definitely the best features of a Solo Stove, but the fact that it’s highly portable is worth mentioning, too. At just over 20 pounds, this thing is easily carried from the car to the campsite (or beach or park spot) and can be moved around the yard or patio at will – albeit not when in use, FYI. And with a few optional accessories, like a base that elevates the fire pit and makes it safe for use even on wooden decks and a Solo Stove lid that turns a cooled fire pit into a little table, things only get better.

If you are a frequent camper who wants a hot, safe, convenient campfire, a Solo Stove is a great get. If you have always wanted a fire pit at home, same story. And if both of those apply to you? Well…