Fire ring

[Jay & Valerie]

While camping with my family last thanksgiving the site did not have fire pits, so my sister brought an old steel drum from a washing machine and we used that for the fire pit. It worked well.

Just thought I would share.

 

[Doug & Amber]

While camping with my family last thanksgiving the site did not have fire pits, so my sister brought an old steel drum from a washing machine and we used that for the fire pit. It worked well.

Just thought I would share.

Jay, Happy New Year! Reading through these older posts, I saw yours about fire rings. We just ordered the Volcano Grill. We plan to use it for both cooking and camp fires. Pretty versatile and can't wait to use it in the backyard since we don't have the 560 yet.

 

[Jay & Valerie]

We have been considering the Volcano but I saw one at Cabella's and it might be a tad small for a fire ring.

We did the camping trip again this T-Giving. Here is the washing machine tub that we used for the fire ring.

Pic is of my brother and niece as my brother adds twigs to the fire.

 

[fpoole]

Tubs, heheh, yah.... they work...

I did a Dive camp out trip to Powell River and the park host/owner had those tub and transported them on old push powered lawnmowers without the engine... sort like Red Green...

Worked well. I've had the big ring, but too bulky for one person so finally settled on these and they work great as you can see.

fun even if it is a "Learning Curve" heheh...

 

[Jim and Sue L.]

We've been looking for a small, portable fire box thingamajig, something free standing and elevated a bit so it isn't touching the ground. Gotta worry about the heat transferring deep into the forest bedding and catching fire, especially in the redwoods around here.

Lots of free standing patio fireboxes, but they're all too big to lug around. Gonna keep searching.

Sue

 

[Jay & Valerie]

I have seen people either weld legs on a tub or just bolt some on through the holes in the tub.

 

[fpoole]

Well I do have one of these just for that reason...

Amazon
and just an FYI, the little round fire pit can stand on it's lid
Like this... or on the ground like I usually have it... and it's really portable..
Campfire in a can

Hope that helps..

 

[Jim and Sue L.]

Amazon, huh? Gonna have to check that out. Looks like just what we want. Thanks, Frank!

Love the little animal cut-outs

Sue

 

[fpoole]

Yeah, well I use Amazon as it generally has a photo of the items, sort of a central clearing house...

You can also just Google 'Propane fire pits' and cruise around abit.

I have the Moose cut out one, never used it, have to lug it around.. the smaller Fire in a can or whatever is perfect.. compact, easy to carry/pack and after the first 5 min, you forget it's propane.

Also, in my case, i don't like leaving an active fire so the ability to just turn on/off is great.

fun...

 

[Jay & Valerie]

Speaking of fire rings, my niece's husband had a smudge pot. While generally too big to lug around (though they are very, very light), it puts out a ton of heat.

This is with the vent full open, when you close the air vent, the flames do not shoot out. However, the stack can glow red. It runs off of used motor oil and a small amount of diesel or gas to get it started. Once going, the fire/heat will last all evening.

You would see these in orchards as growers used them to keep trees warm during winter freeze.

 

[fpoole]

Yes, smudge pots....
Nice, but as you say very bulky...