Solo Stove’s New Family-Friendly Fire Pit Is High on Vibes, Low on Hassle

Nearly a decade after a viral Kickstarter campaign launched Solo Stove, the brand debuts its first propane-powered fire pit.

Circular modern fire pit with bright orange flames and perforated metal surround.Solo Stove

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Solo Stove is the little brand that could. Only now, it isn’t so little.

Following its viral Kickstarter campaign in 2016, where the company raised more than $1.1 million with a $15,000 goal, the fire-pit manufacturer now makes griddles, pizza ovens and a battery-powered A/C unit.

It even acquired several other companies, including Chubbies, Oru Kayak and the paddle board brand Isle.

Now Solo Stove is returning to its roots with a brand-new pit. And just the like ones that made it famous, smokeless fire is the draw. What’s more, it even looks the part with a familiar dome-shaped design.

However, the Infinity Flame differs from all of Solo Stove’s existing fire pits in one key way: it uses propane instead of wood to produce what the brand has since trademarked as its so-called “Signature Flame.”

Black Solo Stove fire pit with flames burning on top, set on a stone patio in front of a bench with dark cushions and plants.
The Infinity Flame, available now for $600, is Solo Stove’s first propane-powered fire pit.
Solo Stove

Friendly fire

The product is, of course, far from the first propane-powered solution on the market, which sell themselves on convenience compared to a traditional fire pit.

Close-up of a black metal control knob with an orange flame icon and "OFF" label on a perforated metal surface.
Propane fire pits like this one by Solo Stove turn on in seconds, usually with the push of a button.
Solo Stove

For one, they typically turn on with the push of a button, offering instant ambiance, and cleanup is minimal. They’re also far safer, as any live fire produces sparks and embers, no matter how contained it may seem.

The Infinity Flame is no different here, but Solo Stove plans to distinguish it on the realism of the flame itself.

Round black Solo Stove fire pit with a flame burning, surrounded by four drinks and a wooden bench with cushions in the background.
Solo Stove distinguishes its propane fire pit on the realism of its flame.
Solo Stove

Fire in the holes

Two burners work in conjunction to mimic the rise and swirl of a natural wood fire, helped along by a central disc with holes in it. These recreate the kind of airflow found on Solo Stove’s more-traditional fire pits, avoiding the fabricated look of most propane-powered alternatives.

Round black metal fire pit table with perforated surface, three glasses with lemon and mint, and a cheese and charcuterie board.
The Infinity Flame has a dual-burner design.
Solo Stove
Close-up of a circular metallic object with small perforations surrounded by shiny, reflective black square pieces.
The holes in the center plate help manage the airflow of the flame.
Solo Stove

The Infinity Flame measures 20 inches high and 42 inches across, making it suitable for up to eight people, Solo Stove says.

If there’s one drawback, though, it’s the sheer amount of fuel it uses. Capable of producing 72,000 BTUs, the Infinity Flame eats through a standard 20-pound tank in little more than five hours.

Outdoor propane gas fire pit with visible flame and white propane tank inside a black metal base.
The Infinity Flame goes through a 20-pound tank in less than six hours.
Solo Stove

Availability and pricing

The Infinity Flame is available now for $600. It’s compatible with Solo Stove’s Surround Surface (sold separately), which converts the fire pit into a usable tabletop surface when not in-use.

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