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Solo Bonfire vs Yukon (2027)

Solo Stove Bonfire vs Yukon in 2027: the 19.5 in middle pit against the 27 in group bowl, compared on size, weight, wood use and patio fit.

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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What owners report

Most praised
  • Owners say the low-smoke burn is real on dry hardwood, and clothes stop smelling of campfire after a night out
  • The ash pan gets praised by owners who dreaded tipping a hot pit to clean it
  • Many owners report the pit becoming the default gathering spot, moved from patio to campsite without a second thought
Common complaints
  • Some owners find damp or green wood smokes just like any other pit, which surprises buyers who expected magic
  • A few owners note the sides stay hot to the touch long after the flames die, so kids and dogs need watching
  • Owners who bought it for warmth on cold nights say the heat feels narrow, rising rather than spreading

What owners report

Most praised
  • Hosts say the bowl size changes the evening, with room for everyone to sit close without crowding the fire
  • Owners like that long, standard firewood fits without cutting every log down to size
  • Several owners report the low-smoke burn holding up even at group-fire scale, on dry wood
Common complaints
  • Some owners underestimate how much wood a 27 in bowl eats across a long night
  • A few owners find the pit dominates a small patio and leaves little room for chairs
  • Owners note the weight makes it a chore to move for mowing or storage

Our recommendation

Buy the Bonfire for most patios and most groups. Buy the Yukon only if you regularly host six or more people, your patio can hold a 27 in bowl plus a chair circle, and your wood supply can feed a big bowl all evening. The Bonfire is the better pit for the evenings most people actually have; the Yukon is the better pit for the gatherings a few people actually host.

Size and group fit

The Bonfire is 19.5 in and suits a normal patio group, while the Yukon is 27 in and suits six or more people. The difference is not just diameter; it is the chair circle, the patio space and the wood pile behind the fire.

Weight and movement

At 21.75 lb the Bonfire is a one-person carry to a campsite or a friend's yard. At 38 lb the Yukon is a yard fixture that moves reluctantly, and usually with two hands and a plan.

Wood appetite

A bigger bowl burns more wood, faster, across a long evening. The Bonfire sips from a normal wood pile; the Yukon drinks from it. Bulk buying and dry storage matter far more with the Yukon.

Included kit

This Bonfire listing includes a stand, while this Yukon listing is the pit alone. Budget for a stand or heat shield with the Yukon, especially on decks and stainable surfaces.

Choose Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Smokeless Fire Pit with Stand if…

  • Your patio is normal-sized and your group is usually fewer than six
  • You want to carry the pit to campsites or friends' yards
  • You want the stand included and the smaller wood bill

Choose Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 Smokeless Fire Pit 27 in if…

  • You regularly host six or more people around a fire
  • Your yard is large and your wood supply is generous
  • You want long logs to fit without cutting every one down

Questions, answered

Do both pits burn the same way?

Yes, both use the same double-wall, low-smoke design and the same removable ash pan system. The difference is scale, not technology, so the smoke caveat is identical: dry wood and a hot, small fire.

Can the Bonfire heat as many people as the Yukon?

Not at the same distance. Both throw heat upward more than outward, but the Yukon's larger fire warms a wider circle. For a big group, the Yukon is the honest choice; for a normal group, the Bonfire warms everyone close in.

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