Solo Stove Yukon with Stand Review: 27 in Smokeless Fire Pit

A large, clean-burning wood fire for a big circle of chairs. At 27 inches across, the Yukon holds more and longer wood than the 19.5-inch Bonfire 2.0 or the 24.6-inch Basecamp 24, which means a taller, more visible flame for gatherings of about eight or more people.

The secondary-burn design is why people buy a Solo Stove. A secondary-burn fire pit has a double wall. Air enters low on the outside, is heated as it rises between the walls and exits through holes near the rim, feeding oxygen to the smoke and burning much of it off before it leaves the pit. Once the fire is hot and burning dry wood, that noticeably reduces smoke drifting into faces compared with an open steel bowl.

The included stand lifts the pit off the ground, which improves airflow underneath and reduces direct heat to the surface below. At 44.1 pounds it can still be moved by two people for storage or to a new spot, unlike masonry fire features.

"Smokeless" has limits, and the heat goes up more than out. Secondary-burn pits smoke during startup, when adding wood, when burning damp or unseasoned logs and as the fire dies down. Expect low smoke, not zero. And because the tall double-walled design channels heat upward, owners commonly report that radiant warmth at seating distance is less than they expected from such a large fire. If warmth is the priority on cold nights, a patio heater or a fire table with a built-in infrared heater warms people more directly; see patio heater vs fire pit.

The second drawback is wood. A hot, efficient fire in a 27-inch pit consumes firewood quickly, so plan on a steady supply of dry, seasoned hardwood for a full evening.

The listing is also thin for a $599.01 purchase: it does not state whether this is the current 2.0 design, how the ash is removed or warranty terms. Confirm those on Solo Stove's product page.

Praise themes in verified owner reviews of the Solo Stove Yukon:

• Much less smoke than open fire pits once the fire is established.
• A big, attractive flame for large gatherings.
• Solid stainless construction and a clean look.
• The stand as a practical way to keep heat off patios.

Complaint themes:

• The stainless finish discolors with heat, turning gold and blue, which is normal for stainless steel.
• Heat felt mostly close to the pit or above it.
• High firewood consumption.
• Price, plus accessories such as a spark screen and lid sold separately.

Buy it if

• You host eight or more people around the fire.
• Smoke in faces is the main complaint about your current fire pit.
• You have a permanent spot with the clearances your local code requires.
• You have a reliable supply of dry, seasoned firewood.

Skip it if

• You seat four to six; the Bonfire 2.0 with stand costs $349.99.
• You want maximum warmth at seating distance; consider a patio heater.
• You live with frequent burn bans; a propane pit such as the Outland Firebowl 883 is often allowed when wood is not, subject to local rules.
• You want to cook over the fire with a matched accessory system; the Breeo X Series 24 is built for it.

Start with distance. Where the International Fire Code applies, portable outdoor fireplaces must be at least 15 feet from structures and combustible material, and your city, county or HOA may require more or ban wood fires. A 27-inch fire with a seating ring about 3 feet out needs a clear area roughly 13 feet across for chairs alone, plus that distance from the house, fences, sheds and overhanging branches.

• Good surfaces: gravel, pavers, concrete or bare soil, with the stand in place.
• Wood and composite decks: check both Solo Stove's guidance and the decking maker's rules; many composite makers prohibit fire features, and embers can escape even with a stand.
• Grass: heat and ember risk make a non-combustible pad the better base.
• Never: under a covered patio, pergola, eave or awning, or inside any enclosure.

A spark screen such as the Solo Stove Yukon Shield reduces escaping embers, and the Solo Stove poker and tongs ($59.99) let you tend a deep burn chamber from a distance. Compare wood with gas in propane vs wood fire pit.

The listing does not state warranty terms; read Solo Stove's published warranty for the Yukon and keep your receipt. Wood-burning fire pits are not gas appliances, so there is no CSA gas certification to look for; the rules that apply are your local fire code, burn-day restrictions and air quality alerts, which you can check through your local air agency or AirNow.gov.

Check the CPSC recall database at cpsc.gov/Recalls for this model before buying, and before buying used. Empty cooled ash regularly so airflow holes stay clear, and cover or store the pit to keep rainwater from pooling in the burn chamber.