Breeo vs Solo Stove: Finding Your Perfect Smokeless Fire Pit
Is there anything more comforting than sharing great conversations with friends around a fire? We don’t think so! But, nobody loves the smoke-in-the-eyes feel which is why shameless fire pits have exploded in popularity. Two fire pit companies, Breeo and Solo Stove, offer some fantastic products in creating a safe and enjoyable fireside experience. Which one is better? Here’s how to decide between Solo Stove vs Breeo smokeless fire pits.
With the Breeo X or Solo smokeless fire pits, you can enjoy the fire without smoke ruining the fun. You won’t have to fight back coughs or tears as you relax with your loved ones. And, your clothes won’t have a lingering campfire smell.
Breeo Fire Pits
As one of the most respected innovators in backyard fire technology in recent years, Breeo has certainly made an impact on enjoyable fireside experiences since 2011. Breeo developed the world’s first smokeless fire pit - and this changed everything.
The amazing selection of smokeless fire pits from Breeo will give you the enjoyment of a warm fire without having to constantly shuffling seats to avoid the smoke, especially on those days when the breeze seems to come from all directions.
Today, Breeo offers one version of their original Luxeve smokeless fire pit as well as three versions of their extremely popular Breeo X. Let’s cover some of the features of these backyard favorites.
Breeo employs three crucial technologies in the design. The first is X Airflow, a patented Breeo technology that continues to bring oxygen into the fire pit even if there is ash settled at the bottom. The second Double Wall technology brings air flow to the top of the fire pit. This both increases oxygen delivery to the fire and acts as a heat insulator, ensuring that the fire stays hotter much longer. The third technology is called Secondary Combustion, which ensures that the fire will burn its own air source again instead of producing smoke.
The short story for the non-technical? Heat, without smoke. We call that magic but Breeo calls it ingenious.
With better oxygen flow and a double outer wall, the fire will remain hotter even if the surroundings are cool. This means you can use your Breeo X all year because a snowy winter evening is just so much better when you can bundle up, warm up by the fire sipping cocoa or mulled wine.
The Breeo X Product Line and Sizes
There are three variations of the Breeo X: the Series 19, the Series 24, and the Series 30. You can choose between two types of steels for each one: the Corten Steel or Stainless Steel. Let’s cover the differences in each of these so you can choose the right one for your needs.
The Breeo X Series 19
The smallest version of this line of smokeless fire pits. While the inner chamber of the fire pit is 19 inches across, the total diameter is 22 inches. This makes the Series 19 extremely versatile in warming up a small patio where space is at a premium.
The Breeo X Series 24
The mid-sized version of the Breeo X line of smokeless fire pits. The inner chamber is 24 inches across and the total diameter is 27.5 inches. This smokeless fire pit is about 60 percent larger than its smaller sibling. This will create much more heat for a larger outdoor living space.
The Breeo X Series 30
The largest option. The inner chamber is 30 inches across and the total diameter is 34.5 inches, about the size of a typical masonry fire pit. This can heat a much larger patio and keep more friends and family toasty. And it’s still smokeless!
Solo Stove has emerged as one of the favorite manufacturers of backyard fire pits and other fire features. The company aims to design smokeless fire pits to be not only effective, but attractive, portable, and simple to operate.
Similar to the Breeo X system, Solo stoves feature a double-wall steel case and secondary combustion features: basically, cool air flows into the stove, and is channeled up and into the flames and fuel, and some air enters the the double-wall steel to warm up, before flowing into the top of the flames. This burns off any airborne fuel (the smoke), leaving very few particulates in the air and generating next to no smoke.
Solo Stove manufactures three models of smokeless fire pits: the Ranger, the Bonfire, and the Yukon. Whether it’s camping with a few people, a barbecue at the park, or a huge party in your backyard, Solo Stove has some brilliant smokeless fire pit opportunities for your outdoor lifestyle. Let’s cover the variations of the world’s most popular smokeless fire pit product line from Solo Stove.
The Ranger
Before you read any further, you should know that the Ranger has a secret weapon: it’s portable! That’s right, the design of this brilliant smokeless fire pit allows for you to take it practically anywhere your outdoor adventures require. With a specialized carrying case, things won’t get messy and the stainless steel structure will remain safe for years to come.
The Ranger is the smallest of the line of smokeless fire pits from Solo Stove. At only 15 inches in diameter and a mere 15 pounds, you can surely include this wonderful piece of equipment in camping adventures and trips to the park or beach. Built with a stainless steel shell, the Ranger will always look sleek and elegant as a way to bring safe fire to your outdoor activities.
The Bonfire
Just like its smaller cousin, the Bonfire is also a portable fire pit which can join you and your loved ones in all sorts of outdoor adventures. It also comes with a specialized carrying case to ensure safety and better cleanliness. The Bonfire is so versatile and reliable that it’s no surprise when many find out that it’s the most popular smokeless fire pit in the world.
The Bonfire is the mid-sized model of smokeless fire pits from Solo Stove. With a diameter of 19.5 inches and a weight of 20 pounds, this fire pit can produce an incredible amount of heat for an outdoor space while still remaining portable.
The Yukon
Even though this smokeless fire pit isn’t exactly designed for portability, it’s the mainstay of backyard fun. It’s much larger than its siblings, but this becomes especially advantageous whenever you have a large gathering of friends and family over and they’re looking for warmth and outdoor comfort.
The Yukon boasts a diameter of 27 inches and a weight of 38 pounds, this fire pit is meant to remain somewhat movable but typically anchor down a place in the backyard where you and your loved ones like to gather. With that said, at 38 pounds it’s certainly portable enough to take along on extended camping trips. The Yukon will produce an incredible amount of heat and even cooking capabilities!
Which One is Better?
Now comes the hard part, choosing between some great products. The choice comes down to choosing performance or longevity.
The Breeo stoves are sturdier and more stable than their Solo counterparts and they are not meant to be portable. COR-TEN is structural steel that’s virtually bombproof and develops a beautiful patina over time. But, it’s heavy.
The Solo stoves perform better because of improved airflow, and they are portable. But, stainless steel can dent. You can use a car dent-pulling tool to undo the dents, but in general, stainless steel will show its age faster than COR-TEN steel.
Breeo stoves can be used for cooking on a stainless steel sear plate built into the top of the fire pit. You can also add more cooking space with an optional add-on called the Outpost. The Solo stoves also come with cooking add-ons, and the Breeo Outpost add-on also works on these stoves.
If you’re looking for durability and cooking options, choose Breeo. If you’re looking for portability and more heat, choose Solo.