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BioLite FirePit+ Review (2027)

The BioLite FirePit+ uses a battery fan to feed a wood or charcoal fire, and grills from the same box. Our research verdict on the fan pit.

TGBy TrueGear Research TeamIndependent editorial teamLast updated How we researchResearch-based assessment · Fire Pits
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Updated 2026-11-04
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BioLite FirePit+ Smokeless Fan Fire Pit

BioLite FirePit+ Smokeless Fan Fire Pit

The clever pit: a battery fan feeds the fire, and the same box burns wood or charcoal and grills.

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Our verdict

The FirePit+ is the most interesting pit here, and the most demanding. A battery fan actively feeds air into the fire, which rescues struggling charcoal, steadies a grill fire and cuts smoke in a way passive pits cannot match. The cost is attention: a battery to charge, a fan to control and mesh sides to clean after charcoal. Owners who will tend those details get the most versatile pit in this guide; owners who want a set-and-forget patio fire should buy a steel bowl instead.

What we like

  • Integrated fan with a rechargeable 12,800 mAh battery feeds air into the fire for a cleaner burn
  • Burns wood or charcoal, and the rectangular shape suits a grill grate across the top
  • Bluetooth fan control lets the owner raise or lower airflow without leaning over the fire
  • At 27 by 13 by 15.8 in and 19.8 lb per published detail, it packs like camping gear

What to watch out for

  • A fan pit is an electronic pit: a flat battery means a different, smokier fire
  • The rectangular shape suits cooking but gives a smaller circle of chairs than a round bowl
  • More parts than a steel bowl, so there is more to clean, charge and keep track of

What owners report: BioLite FirePit+ Smokeless Fan Fire Pit

Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.

Most praised

  • Owners say the fan turns a struggling fire around fast, especially with charcoal on a still evening
  • Several owners report grilling over the pit as a genuine second use, not a gimmick
  • Campers like the folding legs and flat pack shape for car camping trips

Common complaints

  • Some owners forget to charge the battery and discover the problem only at the campsite
  • A few owners find the fan control app fiddly, and prefer the physical controls on the pit
  • Owners say the mesh sides need brushing out after charcoal fires, or ash builds up fast

Who it is for

Campers and grillers who want one box that burns wood or charcoal, grills, and packs for a trip.

The fan changes the fire, not just the smoke

Passive smokeless pits rely on the fire's own heat to draw air, which works well once a fire is hot and poorly while it is starting. A fan breaks that dependence: it feeds air from the first match, builds a hot fire fast, and keeps charcoal burning evenly on a still evening. That control is why cooks like the pit, since grill heat can be raised or lowered without rebuilding the fire.

Rectangular is a cooking shape

Round bowls suit circles of chairs; a rectangular box suits a grate, a grill and a row of food. The FirePit+ leans into that trade, giving up some gathering geometry for a cooking surface that makes sense. Campers who grill most nights will prefer it; hosts who seat a large circle around a fire will prefer a round bowl.

The battery is the deal

Every fan pit is an electronic pit, and a flat battery changes the product. Charge the 12,800 mAh battery before a trip, carry a power bank for long weekends, and learn the physical fan controls so a phone is not required. Owners who treat charging as part of the routine love the pit; owners who forget it discover the limit at the campsite.

Key specifications

Dimensions
27 x 13 x 15.8 in, per published detail
Weight
19.8 lb, per published detail
Fuel
Wood or charcoal
Fan
Integrated fan, Bluetooth control
Battery
12,800 mAh rechargeable
Model
FPA0201

Also consider

Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.

Questions, answered

Can the FirePit+ burn charcoal?

Yes, it burns wood or charcoal, and the fan is especially useful with charcoal, keeping it hot and even on still evenings. Clean the mesh sides after charcoal fires, since ash builds up faster than after wood fires.

What happens if the battery runs out?

The fire keeps burning, but without forced air it behaves like a small open pit: smokier, slower and harder to control. Charge before trips, and treat a power bank as part of the kit for long weekends.

Is the fan noisy?

At low settings it is a quiet background hum that most owners stop noticing. At full power it is audible, though still quieter than a conversation, and it is the price of a fire that builds fast and stays hot.

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