I own both the Bonfire (midsized) and Yukon (large) Solo Stove Fire Pits for about four years. We really love them…and I strongly recommend getting the Heat Deflector to direct heat to people around them. The deflectors are tall enough to add firewood without lifting them off the fire pit. Once the Solo Stove gets going strong, it really does burn off 95% of the smoke. We also got the tools for marshmallows and firewood tools from Solo Stove. Everything they make is very high quality…yes…it does cost more…but you are paying for first-rate tools and fire pits.
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Solo Stove Fire Pit…Highly Recommended
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One other thing…the Bonfire is good for 2-4 people…the Yukon is better for 2-8 people. We started with the Bonfire, and then bought the larger Yukon…if I could a start from scratch, I would have just bought the Yukon. But of course, it depends on how many people, including friends and relatives, you plan to have over. My wife and I are now empty nesters… and still really like the Yukon…and we also use it when inviting friends for s’mores or just warmth in late fall and winter…
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- Aug 2025
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Started smoking in Aug 2025. First smoker is a Weber Searwood. I purchased a ThermoWorks Smoke to get a more accurate temperature and the pro-series needle probe. I also have a Weber grilling basket, Weber grill brush, and the Grillart steambrush. I've tried all sorts of pellets and wood flavors and my family mainly likes the Traeger signature blend. I have a meat injector and shears for poultry.
I also recently purchased a new 2010 used Weber Kettle Performer. Just got a cover for it. I bought the ThermoWorks RFX with 1 wireless probe, the SnS and DnG to spruce up the grill. I have not cooked on it yet. I cut a hole and installed the ThermoWorks billows. I did buy 4 bags of the B&B charcoal briquettes.
All my cooking has been on the Searwood. I absolutely love cooking Pork Shoulder, chicken wings, chicken breasts and steak. I won first place in my church chili cookoff (I bragged to everyone about it) and I really enjoyed the chili (and I don't really like chili). I really enjoyed Moink balls. I like cooking ribs, chicken breasts, and chicken legs with white sauce.
I look forward to cooking pork burnt ends, smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, and maybe even a brisket.
I'm still trying to determine rubs my wife will really enjoy. I love the rubs from the website, but my wife just wants some rubs that will bring out the meat flavor so she can taste the meat. I'm seeking simple rubs for chicken breasts and steaks.
I love soda and especially Dr. Pepper. I don't drink alcohol.
I live near Boise, ID. I've been married for 25 years and I have 5 kids. I'm a second career dentist.
The new summit is on sale right now. This review has me thinking… I need one now that the weather is cooling off here in Idaho.
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