Propane Camp Fire?

[TexasTJ]

With all the droughts and burn bans not only in Texas, but across the west I've decided to look in to a Propane Camp Fire. The two I find most Interesting are the Camp Chef Propane Outdoor Portable Campfire and The Little Red Campfire Can. Dose anyone have any knowledge about ether of these units? I'm looking to pick something before November as we are getting into Texas camping season.
Camp Chef Propane Outdoor Portable Campfire
http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Pro...9460855&sr=8-12&keywords=Gas+camping+Fire+pit

The Little Red Campfire Can
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Campfi...49460855&sr=8-9&keywords=Gas+camping+Fire+pit

Thanks for any word!

Nate

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Almost seems like a waste of time and money, plus building a real fire is half the fun of camping. And please proofread before posting.

 

[Errant]

You might want to take a look at this thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/75182-Which-propane-camping-fire

 

[TexasTJ]

Thanks, I would agree about the camp fire building being half the fun. It's just fire building is a skill I get to use more out of state.

Sorry about the need of Editing.

 

[radio_jumper]

I picked up a camp chef redwood a few weeks ago. Really happy with it so far. Puts off a fair amount of heat, too.

 

[Corey]

The thread above that Errant posted contains a HUGE wealth of info on this subject.

 

[SilverBullet]

I have a Campfire-in-a-can and love it. Look into those too.

 

[dstock]

Almost seems like a waste of time and money, plus building a real fire is half the fun of camping. And please proofread before posting.

Except with fire bans so frequent, it's the only option if you want a campfire-like experience.

 

[ColoDisco]

We have a friend who brought a camp chef to Moab last week, we were in devils kitchen where camp fires are prohibited. He sold me on it. Nice and warm on low setting. I want one just for when a wood fire is not possible.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Are you allowed to have a charcoal unit in Texas with the ban? But charcoal can be messy if you don't have a good space for it in a plastic bin.

 

[TexasTJ]

Most of the time it's been gas only the last couple of years.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Modern technology-

Trouble is, in California, when there's a campfire ban--NO FIRE IS ALLOWED and sometimes a propane stove is allowed for cooking, but

I have been out in the Sierras when there is NO FIRE including campstoves and the financiaql penality can be as high as $5000 bucks-FIRST TIME-

Of course thats only if you're caught, so it's up toyou-

:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO

 

[TexasTJ]

Oh California!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

After 1000+ real fires I can tell you the CampChef has been great. No more smoke in the eyes, no more smoke smell, no more looking for wood day and night, no sparks to burn your stuff, no more problems with wet wood, instant warmth, no more fire worry when going to bed, no impact on the terrain. Because the flame is adjustable you can turn it down and place it next to you. We also use it when boat camping and at garage sales.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Heh Heh, plastic plants are great also, for home use-
You don't have to waterem, you can spray synthetic oder onem, ah ain't modern life great ???

Pretty soon they'll have "Wall Image" so you can project a babbling brook and watch a deer on your living room wall-

Thats OK, I'll just keep suffering with my jeep and the "REAL THING"-

"Smoke gets in your eyes'----

:costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO