Want the coziness of a fire without the hassle of burning wood logs? The Flame Genie is powered by wood pellets, which means it reduces smoke and sparks, and there's less ash to clean up. At only 12 pounds, it can be easily repositioned to delight your backyard guests wherever they've gathered. Available on Amazon; $130.
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This handy fire pit features a retractable handle and large wheels that make it easy to move around the patio or transport to the campfire or beach. The durable spark-screen walls keep embers from landing on clothing or surroundings, and the double doors allow for easy refueling, cleaning, and marshmallow roasting. Available on Amazon ; $109.
Bet you've never roasted s'mores by such a chic heat source! Imagine sitting around toasty flames as they bounce around the rim of this hand-hammered copper fire pit. At more than 11 inches deep, the basin is perfect for housing a long-lasting fire, and it's outfitted with a mesh screen to protect against flyaway ash. Expect the copper to weather with use, aging gracefully to a rustic patina. Available on Amazon; $400.
This open fire bowl cradles an attractive low flame to enhance after-dark festivities. With a mod base, simple dish, and rusted steel, it's the perfect complement to aged brick patios or weathered wood furniture in any backyard setting. Available on Amazon; $82.
Equipped with smoke-reducing technology, the Double Flame Fire Pit is a practical outdoor decor essential. The best part? You can use this wood-burning pit to grill too! And with temperatures that can reach 1200 degrees, it'll have your burgers and hot dogs done in no time. Available on Amazon; $235.
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For a year-round fire pit, consider this modern and stately chimenea, which not only provides light and warmth but also doubles as a garden sculpture. The steel structure has built-in log storage for extra convenience. Available on Amazon; $200.
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The Uniflame Firehouse is more than just a fire pit—with its slide-out cooking grid, it doubles as a wood-burning grill. The chimney effectively directs smoke and ash away from your party while a removable ash receptacle makes cleanup a cinch. Available on Amazon ; $200.
In the Landmann Northwoods Outdoor Fireplace, you get a sturdy, generously sized base that holds plenty of firewood—even larger, longer-burning logs. Also included is a full-coverage spark guard that lifts out of the way, a cooking grate, and a couple of handy stoking tools. A handle runs around the perimeter of the fire pit, and there's also a mechanism for releasing ash and promoting optimal airflow. Available on Amazon; $200.
If you're looking for a fire pit that can keep the flames going almost all night long with very little maintenance, look no further. The Crosley Hudson fire pit is equipped with an oversize steel bowl to hold a hearty supply of wood for longer, warmer fires. The innovative lattice pattern vents the fire, helping it burn vigorously. Available on Amazon; $149.
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