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The 6 best fire pits of 2026 for winter nights in the garden, tried and tested
Reviewed by Pete Wise
Minimal smoke and convenient heating are top priorities for a firepit at home or on the campsite. This portable model from Winnerwell delivers on both. Its legs fold out, bringing the top up to camping chair height. You can also purchase some extension legs (£65.98, Amazon). All of the components feel robust and nicely finished.
Speaking as someone who’s not much good at lighting fires, this makes it easy work. The tall walls provide good protection against strong breezes, while the bottom vents let helpful airflow feed the fire. It burns brilliantly, providing plenty of warmth at a distance of several meters.
I cooked a classic: Flump Minis, which toasted quickly over the flames. This model burns cleaner than most and produced relatively little smoke, even when I used scrap wood with a high moisture content (although performance was best when I burned seasoned firewood.)
This is all thanks to its secondary combustion. The effect, common to most “smokeless” fire pits, is produced by a two-walled design which directs airflow to both the bottom and the top of the firepit. It burns your wood fuel inside the firepit and also combusts escaping smoke and ashes. It kicks in when the firepit gets hot, after around 10 to 20 minutes of heating. The extra flames are visible around the top edge of the firepit.
Overall, I’m thoroughly impressed with this firepit. It’s highly convenient, lights easily and looks great on the paving. As with other firepits, it’s important to wear heat-resistant gloves during use. Save the toasting for your marshmallows (or Flumps).
Key specifications
- Dimensions: W 35.5cm, L 3.25cm, H 49.5cm
- Weight: 6.7kg
- Material: Stainless steel
- Safe for use on decking: No
- Assembly required: Yes
