![]() ![]() Once it was up and running, keeping the fire burning was very easy and it didn’t burn through the fuel too speedily either, which was a huge bonus given how much the price of logs has increased this year. Because the fuel sits deep inside, it doesn’t spit or flare as some bowl-shaped pits can, and the fire pit stand, which is vented, should prevent any heat damage to surfaces like decking and grass. Whether it translated to heat output is harder to prove or quantify but as mentioned earlier, we were indeed heartily warmed by the Bonfire 2.0 and it certainly didn’t appear to be lacking on the heat front. Everyone who saw our Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 in action ooohed and ahhhed at the pretty flames, which are snake-charmer-grade mesmerising. It reminded me of the air-wash secondary combustion thing that goes on inside our indoor woodburner, to keep the glass clean. Once lit, the rolling flame action i superb. Refuelling the fire doesn’t look as easy when the deflector is on as you’ll need to push kindling through the gaps, but I didn’t test one so I can’t vouch for whether it's worth the extra investment. This added extra is designed to push the heat out and down (rather than up into the ether) to warm more bodies and/or make it more suitable in colder seasons, however, it retails at a rather staggering £209.99. If you regularly entertain bigger crowds, you may be better off considering the brand's bigger fire pit, the Solo Stove Yukon 2.0.Īlternatively, there is also the option of buying a Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 heat deflector to increase the heat radius. On a summer’s evening, I would imagine Solo’s claim that eight people can enjoy its warming glow is accurate as we could sit further back. Our little family of four huddled around and the heat output was sufficient to keep us cosy, even in early March. On the first outing of the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, we all pulled our deckchairs up (the outdoor furniture still being in storage) to get closer to the heat. (Image credit: Linda Clayton) What is the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 like to use? In mere minutes, there was a very pretty rolling flame effect going on. I was impressed how quickly and easily the kindling caught and was pleased I didn’t have to burn any precious (smelly) firelighters to get it going. Next, I lit the newspaper and waited for the flames to catch on before adding a log or two. ![]() I started by laying small pieces of kindling in the bottom of the pan, on scrunched up newspaper, then added a couple of smaller pieces of wood. ![]() If the wood/kindling sits higher than the upper vent holes (inside the rim) you will stuff any hopes of smoke-free burning and it’ll also compromise the airflow burning system, too. The main point to note is that you should not overfill the Bonfire 2.0. ![]() This meant I didn’t need Solo Stove’s fire lighting instructions but they’re fairly standard, and I was glad to read I’ve been doing it right all these years. Apart from a decade renting in various cities, I’ve always lived in the country, in homes featuring some form of wood fire. Lighting the Bonfire 2.0 is the same as lighting a woodburner indoors, or any other fire for that matter. Because of its weight, I wouldn’t want to schlep it very far though! I didn’t find it very easy to get the Bonfire 2.0 into the bag without assistance, but once in, it’s definitely easier to carry. The carry bag is substantial and doubles as a cover once the Bonfire 2.0 has fully cooled. This ring has angled edges that help funnel flames and smoke away from your face. There’s also one more metal ring, the flame ring, to slide into place on the top lip of the Bonfire 2.0. Next, you need to pop the ash pan in the bottom, with the base plate centred on top. The largest metal ring with holes is the stand, which is designed to protect heat-sensitive surfaces, like decking, and grass from heat damage. This fire pit was easy enough to put together using the two A4 print-outs supplied (one for the main bonfire and one for the stand), which featured handy pictures. (Image credit: Future) Setting up the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 ![]()
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