These lo-fi pits are durable enough to bring from campsite to campsite—plus they burn clean and don't require much maintenance.
Your backyard may be dialed in with a grilling setup that rivals your kitchen or patio furniture that's as comfortable as your living room couch, but one anchoring piece you may be missing is a smokeless fire pit. These modern appliances safely contain fire, foster complete combustion of your fuel with minimal smoke, and come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit your outdoor decor. You can also use them on decks but not all smokeless fire pits are safe to use on combustible surfaces, so consider buying a heat shield or Smokeless fire pits provide warmth in the winter and can give you that campfire feeling on cool summer nights. You can use them to roast hot dogs and marshmallows over an open flame or accessorize them to be full-on barbecues. They're easy to clean and small enough to cover and store when not in use. These are the best smokeless fire pits we've tested and recommend. The Best Smokeless Fire Pits Best Overall: Easiest to Clean: Best Mid-Size Pit: Best Upgrade: Best for Small Spaces: How do smokeless fire pits work? Smokeless fire pits burn more efficiently to produce less smoke. To achieve this, they have two points of combustion. The first occurs at the bottom where airflow feeds burning wood. Secondary combustion occurs along the top, essentially burning off the smoke and gases the fire produces. For a deeper dive…