Anyone using Campfire in a Can - Facts & Opinions from users

Wood campfires do not have to smoke. Get a drum out of an old washing machine, cut off the tube in the middle of it. Put it on 3 brickd to keep it off of the ground. You won't believe the fire and heat it will produce because of the airflow the hundreds of holes provide. It may smoke until the wood gets going then it goes straight up because of the air drafting. Most fires smoke because they are built on the ground or trying to burn wet wood.

I researched quite a few propane pits before buying the one lowes has for $99. It's between the Little red and the campfire in a can as far as size and flame height. From what I could see the camp fire in a can can be really cranked up to bon fire levels if you wanted. I'm not sure how long a tank would last at those levels.

We use both the propane pit and wood fires if allowed. The pit is nice not just when fire bans are on but also that first night before I have wood or any night we don't want to have to be out there half the night. It is less heat but once the light drops all you see is the flames and you can't tell it from real.

Our friends have one and I thought it was kind of useless until they brought it out one night. It's great for ambiance and provides just enough heat for 2-4 people as long as the weather isn't really cold.

We have the propane "Little Red Campfire" and we packed it around for about five years and used it maybe twice. We don't bring it along anymore as it was just taking up space. Just didn't put out enough heat.

We do use it at home when the grandkids want to make smores.

I have a similar unit, we like it. Pros: instant on and off, no smoke, some heat, much easier then toting wood. Cons: smell gas till it heats up, not nearly the heat of a wood fire. The ambiance is okay but not near that of a wood fire.

Thanks guys for the replies.

Yes, bought it 2009 from the folks in Q who invented & manufactured the system. Immediately got rid of the fake logs and bed material and put glass beads in the can. Works great and provides plenty of heat.

We have the 'Little Red Campfire' and like it. Similar to 'Campfire in a Can' but a lot less $$.

Many years ago I met the inventer in Quartzsite. Nice couple.

We ended up buying two of the original non-propane models from them. Very well built and pricey. 10 plus years later they still look new. We use one in the RV and one at home. We use wood or duraflame logs.

I know you asked about propane models, I've seen them in use in the campgrounds we stayed in. I've talked with a couple of folks and each indicate they were happy with it.

They are well built, work well and worth the money.