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A fire pit that packs flat is a trade-off between size and convenience. The Packfire folds into a hard-sided carry case and sets up without tools. An Amazon Live video for it is linked below, since that page cannot be embedded here. Facts come from Packfire’s site and a GearJunkie review, and we have not tested it.
Watch the Packfire video on Amazon Live.
Key facts
Packfire lists the fire pit at 27.5 lb, the bag at 7.5 lb, and 35 lb stowed in total. It is built from a stainless steel and aluminium hybrid, with tool-free QuickDraw legs and a fold-flat slat design that packs into a backpack-style hard case. Packfire says setup takes about 15 seconds, and GearJunkie’s tester measured about 15 seconds against an advertised 30.
The ClearBurn secondary combustion system is claimed to produce 80 percent less smoke, and base vents are claimed to add 30 percent more airflow. Both are Packfire’s claims. GearJunkie lists a height of 22.4 inches with a chamber about 2 feet high and 1.5 feet wide, enough for two standard logs. The kit includes an ash dump tray, a tripod stand, a top ring and the case.
Drawbacks
GearJunkie found it was not smokeless and smokier than a Solo Stove, and at about 35 lb packed it is heavy to carry far. It is not meant for very large fires. Check campsite and local fire rules before you light anything, and never leave a fire unattended.
Where to find it
Search for the Packfire fire pit on Amazon. For other camp gear, our portable power station guide covers the lights-and-charging side.
Bottom Line
The Packfire suits car campers who want a real fire without a bulky pit. If low smoke is your top priority, treat the 80 percent claim with caution until you have seen independent results.
FAQ
How heavy is the Packfire?
27.5 lb for the pit, 7.5 lb for the bag, 35 lb in total, per Packfire.
How long does setup take?
Packfire says about 15 seconds, and GearJunkie measured about 15 seconds.
Is it smokeless?
No. GearJunkie found it smokier than a Solo Stove despite Packfire’s lower-smoke claim.
Featured image: Photo by Josh Duke on Unsplash (a generic fire pit, not the Packfire).
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