Fire Sense Portable Folding Fire Pit - 29"`1

Not only is the unit well built and easy to set up, their customer service is sensational.My grill was damaged in shipping and they responded in less than 24 hrs, replacing the damaged part.This one replaces a different portable fire pit we purchased years ago and is of much better construction.The only change I would make would be that the ring atop the mesh screen be flexible so as to lay flat in the storage case. Not a big deal, but easier to handle when storing.

I have the world’s smallest backyard because I live in a city. With the COVID sitch, I wanted some cozy outdoor time in my little patch of yard.This fire pit is perfect. The legs easily fold out for standing above my concrete or fold beneath for easy storage. I can only fit maybe 3 logs in at a time, but I don’t need much more.It comes with a carrying case which is amazing. It’s water proof and protects from rust and having it fill with water. It also comes with a bottom grate (I don’t use it because it keeps the fire from producing great coals), a grill grate, hatch for sparks, and a stoker.If you’re concerned about fire being directly on the bottom, I added some sand from the dollar store for protection and it’s been fine.Make sure to keep it out of rain as it will rust (even the spark hatch thing). If you’re looking for a heavy duty fire pit, spend a little more money on something else. If you’re looking for an easy, small backyard fire pit set-up, I definitely recommend this.Be careful not to scooch the pit after you set it up. It must be lifted to move otherwise you might damage the legs (remember it’s portable so the legs aren’t completely stable, they have some give).

Bought the 29” model for backyard fires at the cottage we rent for our annual week-long lake vacation. Overall fits the need.Construction is pretty flimsy, but for the price it is to be expected. A little scratched up from packing and transport, but nothing horrible. The legs are light and the hinges leave it pretty wobbly. (The legs do click into place nicely and the lock pins seem secure.) Although it moves and shimmies when bumped or touched, I do not think it would snap or fall over from normal use. It does stow compactly in its’ cheap but serviceable carrying bag which is ideal for transport for us to and from home.The pics show wear and tear after two 3 hour fires on successive nights. The inner wood grate did warp slightly from the heat and weight, and you can see a few discoloration/ rust spots from the loss of the paint on the grate and in the bowl. The metal of the bottom of the bowl is pretty thin and does flex when pressed. However, it does seem sturdy enough for occasional vacation / camping use. Final pic is a five log fire with 18” logs. I have chosen not to put the fire starters directly onto the grate because I don’t want that much heat that close to the flimsy bottom. The tool is too short to use a fire poker, but works just fine for spark arrester removal. It did comes with the cooking grate of the same quality, but I haven’t used it, and probably won’t. IMO, the whole thing is just a little too wobbly for cooking.It is short. I put it on some patio bricks I found in the back of the cottage rental property to give it a little more height.In summary, pretty cheap construction, but light, portable and very usable for our purpose.Cheers!

The fire pit required almost no assembly and worked great. It is a a very light weight portable fire pit that will work great to keep in an RV. I needed it for heat for an outdoor get together so I had it maxed out with wood to make it as hot as possible around it. I held up perfectly with high heat for about 3 hours. The lower grill grate warped slightly like they all do with high heat. The next time I use it I will put that grate in with the warped side up. It probably would rust if you left it out in the elements for an extended time, but the point of this product is that it is light and easy to setup and take down. Just let it cool down clean out the ashes and put it away. If you need one that you leave out in the elements then get something heavier and much less portable.

It's made of light-weight aluminum (no assembly required)....specifically saysin instructions "DO NOT burn charcoal briquets, lump charcoal, manufactured logs..." and a list of everything else not to burn.....doesn't say what you CAN burn safely....I assume oak is Ok, but expensive.Bottom grate is wimpy (though top grill is well made).Unable to use for a decent fire or for cooking...could melt.Returned same day. =(=========================================================================================Edited (i.e. eating my words) 6/23/12was going to return when I saw an almost exact copy in the local RV store, made out of thesame lightweight aluminum, but without the "DO NOT burn charcoal, etc..." warning, sodecided to try it out first.Have used it a few times since...didn't melt (yet).The main drawback is the shallow container....if it was slightly deeper so the grill couldbe a little higher off the coals for cooking would be better.Well (grudgingly) it works Ok, and stows Ok...will give it 3.5 (rounded up to 4) stars. ;)2/18/2013Just used it last night...holding up very well after at least 10 fires. Initially gave it 4 stars, butmust say, it works well, and can recommend it without reservation now.