@Toothvet posted:What are you using for the "pan?"
A round pizza stone. I warmed the seasoned stone to ~450F measured with an IR thermometer before placing the pie in the 'oven'.
@Mitch5252 - nice little firepit you have there. I understand your fire timing predicament. I have that some thought this year and changed up my wood burning technique.
I've read in the Solostove FB group of people using wood pellets so I have it a try in my Bonfire. I love it! I'm on my second 40 lb bag of pellets. I build a small traditional wood fire and let it get going. Then i dump a few cups of pellets along side the fire. The pellets' smoke really throws the afterburner flames which is the real effect we're after IMO. I add a few cups when needed to keep the flames going for as long as I like. Pellets/fire are much cheaper than bundled firewood/fire. When I'm ready to quit, I stopped adding pellets and there's only a glow of embers in 10 minutes or so.
I'm now on my second 40 lb bag of pellets since I started shortly after RITV8. I estimate that I got 5 fires on 1 bag and 1 bundle. I have found pellets in Tractor Supply and the last time I saw pine pellets for ~ $5/40lb bag in their large animal bedding area. 
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@MrFancypants posted:Saw something similar called a HotShot at Costco a couple nights ago. I think it was $279 in store. Sure seemed heavy. Not sure if it’s a knockoff.
It's now $329....maybe big inflation or supply problems.
Vigll: in regards to using pellets in the Solo, after logs get going, do you just pour the pellets directly into the fire? Do they fall thru the grated bottom?
Ordered the Solo Stove Yukon…for those on the fence: product lives up to the hype. We are big campfire people at our house. I wasn’t bothered by the ubiquitous campfire smoke in my clothes, but wife and some guests were. This solved that issue. Other concerns were that this type of fire pit would not produce much radiant heat…it was not an issue in 40ish degree weather. Actually had to backup a couple of extra feet. Yes…wood pellets work, AFTER you get a good log fire going. If considering this, I recommend ordering directly from website as they run sales, flash sales etc. and you can save 20-25% over brick and mortar purchase. Note: there is a competitive product with similar engineering design (double wall and air intake) that is USA made. I didn’t know about that until after I ordered the Solo Stove. It is called Breeo X. More dough but also has more cooking options. Not portable in a practice sense due to weight. I would have given it serious consideration if I had known about it due to total USA product. Solo Stove is a USA company but built in…China. Also I believe the knock off products out there aren’t built as robust in terms of welding spots, build, etc. and factory support.
@ESCART posted:Ordered the Solo Stove Yukon…for those on the fence: product lives up to the hype. We are big campfire people at our house. I wasn’t bothered by the ubiquitous campfire smoke in my clothes, but wife and some guests were. This solved that issue. Other concerns were that this type of fire pit would not produce much radiant heat…it was not an issue in 40ish degree weather. Actually had to backup a couple of extra feet. Yes…wood pellets work, AFTER you get a good log fire going. If considering this, I recommend ordering directly from website as they run sales, flash sales etc. and you can save 20-25% over brick and mortar purchase. Note: there is a competitive product with similar engineering design (double wall and air intake) that is USA made. I didn’t know about that until after I ordered the Solo Stove. It is called Breeo X. More dough but also has more cooking options. Not portable in a practice sense due to weight. I would have given it serious consideration if I had known about it due to total USA product. Solo Stove is a USA company but built in…China. Also I believe the knock off products out there aren’t built as robust in terms of welding spots, build, etc. and factory support.
Don't know how I missed your pellet question. Sorry and I'm glad you figured it out.
SoloStove has redesigned their pits. The two components that were previously welded are now removable. This makes emptying the ashes much easier. It should also make replacing the bottom possible, idk.
Possibly because of the redesign they sent an email notifying the previous model of the 27" Yukon is now selling for $399. I haven't seen sales on the Bonfire model.
No worries…all is good!
@Lancer18 posted:It's now $329....maybe big inflation or supply problems.
Costco online has their 22" Hotshot wood fire pit for $249. Sure looks like a Solo Stove.
I should have included this video link of the Yukon 30" burn. I added a few pieces of White Ash bark toward the end of the burn while there was still a big bed of coals. It's a good example of primary and secondary burn.
You got it cranking out the BTU’s!
We rent them at our rv park and pretty much every one love them. Many show up with them the next time.
Today at Costco there are Solo Stove Bonfires for $199.99. Does not include the stand or any other amenities. Good price though.