A stainless steel lip that fits around the top of the pit creates a smoke deflector of sorts, dealing with the high heat below to push smoke straight up instead of blowing it towards individuals around the fire, a huge perk compared to home-brewed firepits. Get it going hot and high sufficient and you'll notice the small holes on the upper inside rim discharging flames, presumably cooler outside air igniting as it exits from below.
It's remarkable how warm and relaxing the Yukon can make your backyard, even on cooler late-summer nights. One of my roomies stated he could feel the heat a dozen feet across the lawn. 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 normally douse with water prior to heading to bed.
I simply roll it out from under a tree behind my garage, and it doesn't damage the grass when I have a fire in it. The next morning, I roll it back to its storage area and my dog has complete reign of the yard 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 numerous dollars less. Smaller Size, Same Experience, Photograph: Solo Stove, The distinction between this new Yukon and the old one is size; the older model was 3 inches broader in diameter. Even having actually exclusively used the brand-new 27-incher, it's easy to see why it shrunk.
It's big, hot, and most likely too big for many individuals, even solo stove in this slimmer kind. That brings me to the core of my evaluation: The Yukon is amazing, however I 'd never ever purchase one. Instead, I 'd decide for the smaller sized Bonfire or Ranger versions, which are practically half the rate and offer the very same style in a smaller sized bundle.
Still, the engineering Solo Stove took into the Yukon firepit is impressive. Provided just how much pleasure it has brought my entire home, I have a hard time to call it frivolous. It's also worth noting that firepits like this one are essentially indestructible (as long as you cover them in winter), so you're likely to get several years of great s'mores for your $500.