spressomon
Expedition Leader
Has anyone used this particular portable propane fired campfire?
http://www.portafire.net/products.html
http://www.portafire.net/products.html
Propane campfire
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Desertdude
Expedition Leader
No but they look like solid units.
Andrew Walcker
Mod Emeritus
I haven't seen that particular brand, but they look well built. I've kept looking at this brand but have never seen it in person.
http://www.campfireinacan.com/shopping.htm
http://www.campfireinacan.com/shopping.htm
spressomon
Expedition Leader
I'm about ready just to pull trigger and try one. The owner/designer told me the 20" outputs 45,000-50,000 BTU's...but the base stays at or less than 100 degrees...he said you can set it on grass, fire it up and no worry about setting anything under the unit afire (that's why he was able to obtain the USFS approval/rating)...and at full output due to his patented burner design you'll get 21-hours out of a full size propane tank (20#).
gpwpat
Adventurer
that is pretty cool. so is this classified as a camp fire or a camp stove? Reason I ask is in Tahoe natl forest all camp fires are banned. only cook stoves are allowed with permit. Which just kind of ruins the camping experience in the evening. How will I be able to sleep without smelling of smoke?
spressomon
Expedition Leader
gpwpat said:
Read this then maybe call Oliver for additional info...but based upon the article you should be exempt.
http://www.portafire.net/westword.html
Andrew Walcker
Mod Emeritus
spressomon- how does the system pack up? Where do the logs ride and how does it keep all the pieces from flying all over the place?
spressomon
Expedition Leader
Andrew Walcker said:
I think he said he has a HD bag available for it...but I need to ask him. And the logs on the 12" and 20" are 1-piece design (whereas the larger patio size fire pits are made up of individual logs).
Andrew Walcker
Mod Emeritus
spressomon said:
That makes sense to have a one piece log design. I could just see myself trying to assemble all the logs and pieces after a day of having the fire pit rolling around in the trailer! I wonder if the log is brittle or if it can take some hits? The HD bag is a must! Looks like a great way to go.
spressomon
Expedition Leader
Andrew Walcker said:
Might even be able to use one of those HD padded Dutch Oven zipper top bags for it...or at least fab one that would offer reasonable protection and relatively easy to sew or have sewn...
He did say the burner and ring are built to withstand tough abuse.
BigAl said:Am I the only one who finds this thread depressing? My grandchildren will be downloading forest service approved, virtal reality, 'Sensory Campfire Experiences' for their ipods.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0QhCBeMgSko
Steve Curren
Explorer
I too think it's crime that an open fire is not permitted but as most well know there are those who don't respect fire. I purchased a fire pit from Sportsman's Warehouse last year and used it on the North Rim, I was told no fire that makes sparks and the propane did not, the Rangers thought it was great.
For info anyone in Tucson wanting a propane fire pit should go to Sportsman's Warehouse as they have one out of the box at less than half price.
For info anyone in Tucson wanting a propane fire pit should go to Sportsman's Warehouse as they have one out of the box at less than half price.
pray4surf
Explorer
Making your own?
What would it take to make one yourself??? Those being sold at PortaFire are kinda pricey..
I've used a trusty washing machine tub for quite a while now. I've always toyed with the idea of modifying the tub somehow to burn propane. Of course, my idea was to utilize the propane to start a wood fire, not to simply run on propane the entire time - nearly all of my camping is in fire-safe locations - beaches, baja...
I'd also like the firepit to serve double-duty and use it as a propane powered barbeque....
Rick
Off-topic edit - at what point did I go from being an 'Observer' to an 'Adventurer'?
What would it take to make one yourself??? Those being sold at PortaFire are kinda pricey..
I've used a trusty washing machine tub for quite a while now. I've always toyed with the idea of modifying the tub somehow to burn propane. Of course, my idea was to utilize the propane to start a wood fire, not to simply run on propane the entire time - nearly all of my camping is in fire-safe locations - beaches, baja...
I'd also like the firepit to serve double-duty and use it as a propane powered barbeque....
Rick
Off-topic edit - at what point did I go from being an 'Observer' to an 'Adventurer'?
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
BigAl said:Am I the only one who finds this thread depressing
Nothing depressing about this thread - in fact it is enlightening that there are other options. Being out east this might seem a bit fake. Out here in the west F-I-R-E is a four letter word - the amount of dryness and heat makes it quite dangerous to have any type of fire.
Gee now I have something for my video iPod too - thanks