Pop-Up Pit Review

The Final Say:

The Pop-Up Pit is an awesome portable fire pit. It is super light and very portable. Additionally, this is a great option for those practicing leave no trace. This portable fire pit allows you to have a campfire without leaving a trace of your fire.

We did find that the coals tend to burn out quicker than normal. The fire has lots of airflow from the bottom, so coals burn out quickly. This can be a good thing if you are wanting a quick fire. With the Pop-Up Pit, you won’t have to sit around the fire all night waiting for it to burn out. On the other hand, if you are wanting a fire that will last longer, this fire pit probably isn’t the best option.

The Pop-Up Pit is a great option for those looking for a fire pit that is easy to set up and take down and is great for leaving no trace.

Pop-Up Pit Full Review

The Pop-Up Pit is a great portable fire pit. It would be a great addition to your camping gear, especially if you follow Leave No Trace principles. The fire pit will allow you to enjoy having a campfire without leaving any evidence of a fire.

You can also get a cooking grill attachment for the fire pit that will allow you to cook over the fire pit. We tested it out, and it does work, but we recommend using charcoal if you plan to cook with the fire pit.

The charcoal will allow you to more easily spread out the heat when compared to normal wood coals. We found that with a wood fire, most of the coals and fire would condense to the center, where the mesh would slightly sag.

This does make it harder to spread out the heat when trying to cook over the coals. Charcoal tends to hold its position better, making it easier to distribute heat.

Portability

Portability is where the Pop-up Pit really shines. At only 8 lbs, it is very easy to carry around, and it folds down and wraps up to the site of a typical camping chair. The portability and small size, when packed away, make it a great option for those looking to save space and lower the overall weight of their gear.

Durability

The frame is made from aircraft aluminum, which makes it lightweight while retaining sufficient strength. The fire mesh is made from woven stainless steel, designed to withstand rapid heating and cooling.

Ultimately, this is a well-made fire pit that is great for family camping. The materials are designed to be lightweight but still strong enough to withstand normal use on a regular basis.

Size

I was pleasantly surprised by the size of this portable fire pit. I had thought it would be small to make it more portable, but in reality, it is a good size fire pit. You would be able to regular to even slightly large firest in this fire pit.

Ease of Use

The Pop-Up Pit does require a little setup for each use, but the setup is pretty simple. You can easily set up the fire pit in 60 seconds and be ready to get a fire going.

The only downside the fire pit might have, which isn’t a big one, is that the parts do not lock or latch together once it is assembled. Once it is assembled, if you need to move it, you’ll need to make sure you pick it up by the legs. If you try to pick it up by the sides, it will quickly start coming apart.

Safety

This portable firepit does a great job when it comes to safety. The fire pit has a heat shield that prevents virtually any heat from hitting the ground.
As shown in the pictures above, we first tested the fire pit over dead grass. I thought there might be an issue with the grass getting burnt. Turns out, there was absolutely no problem, and the ground under the fire pit only felt slightly warm.