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Something to consider for sure, usually we don't camp in areas mosquitos are that bad. I hate adding more gear though, I always try to travel as light as possible. But if it is necessary it is better to have it than not. I'd be concerned with heat running the campfire in the tent, does the roof get hot at all?

 

Warm, but never hot. But we aren't cranking the fire up. We have a lil red campfire, and it can have 2+ foot flames, but we usually have it more like 3-4 inches. We are just going for ambiance and some warmth. It's more than enough to keep the space comfortable.

 

Only pic I could find. This was in the ARB Awning room.

 

Is that considered legal during a burn ban? Not trying to call you out, but asking for an upcoming camping trip...

 

YUP! That's why we have it. Way easier than hauling firewood, too.

Usually as long as you have the ability to turn a valve to shut off the fire, you are all good. During extreme fire danger though, I've heard of them banning ALL flame, including any stoves. But that's crazy rare.

The FS actually came out on both Friday and Saturday this last weekend at Lost Lake to educate folks and remind them. They said ours was perfect. I really wanted to go talk to the people next to us who were burning Friday night, but my wife was afraid of them messing with our stuff the next day while we were out kayaking or something. You never know how people will react... I was pretty P.O.'d at them, but whatever... luckily nothing happened.

 

Yes it is currently legal, which is why I got one as well. It is currently a Level 3 burn ban, which permits portable gas stoves and gas fire pits. Burning anything that emits embers is prohibited. Level 4 bans everything.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/...rces/281-289cc877-c19f-4b04-bb1f-66f070797ba4

 

$193 Camco Little Red Campfire 11.25" Outdoor Portable Tabletop Propane Heater Fire Pit Bowl with Adjustable Regulator and Realistic Log Piece, Red

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Campf...+campfire&qid=1626122932&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-4

I'm pretty sure we didn't pay that much for it! DANG.

Also, if you have the choice between the BIG red campfire, and the LITTLE red campfire, I highly suggest the LITTLE. it is the exact same burner in both. The big one is just physically bigger. No point if you ask me, and takes up more space. I like that it has storage for the hose wrapped around the base inside the can. Also, the base keeps the hot part higher up in the air. I could see it melting the floor of the ARB room if it didn't have the base.

 

I might have to try one of those. I picked up one of these in short pinch. Works great, but the loose rock fill is far from ideal. Do the logs physically attach so they don't bounce around on the trail and possibly damage the burner?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bond-Bond-...0-BTU-Bronze-Portable-Steel-Fire-Pit/50037272

 

You can find a Big Red Campfire on eBay for $149.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373641565852?epid=1969491627

 

Thank you all! Just ordered from Walmart. I hate them, but they are the only one that can get it to me in time.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Little-Red-Campfire-11-25-Inch-Portable-Propane-Outdoor-Camp-Fire-Approved-For-RV-Campgrounds-65-000-BTU-s-Includes-8-Foot-Hose-58031/7964406?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-430887228898%3Apla-51320962143&wl5=9033299&wl6=&wl7=9052537&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=7964406&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0K-HBhDDARIsAFJ6UGgCgS80EfzpvumNxlufj6MoYJHHz7AxcVF-MNzE4S9V4VsZxnDMJqkaArxqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

I just hate how big it is, with no actual benefit! Literally the exact same burner in both. Just bigger can/fake logs.

 

The "logs" are not attached. They've bounced around a lot, though, never broken anything. The burner is literally just a ring of metal tube with holes in it. Pretty dead simple.

 

@crashnburn80 can confirm - stays pretty warm; when we were camping with @YF_Ryan at Bethel Ridge we were hanging out in their Gazelle, I'm a bigger guy; so 4 camping chairs and a small table, with their lil' red and it was very comfortable! I'm actively trying to convince the wife it's a necessary purchase, but I already spent my "budget" on something else

 

The forest service has a list of approved and non approved fires.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fsbdev3_053600#approved and non approved

We use this guy, but it goes through propane quick on high.
https://outlandliving.com/products/deluxe-fire-pit?variant=38715929166009

 

Little Red has another 7000 BTUs on yours! It can burn through a tank fast if you cranked it, but 'inside' you don't need to hardly turn it up.

 

Any innovative solution to securely transport a propane tank in the bed for wheeling?

 

Powertank bracket with 11lb tank (also fits 10lb). Love it.

Could also hook in a milk crate somehow in your bed. a standard bbq tank fits in snug.

 

I've got this for my 11 lb tank on my offroad trailer. It's expensive, but very well built.

$160 Power Tank - 11 lb & 4.25 lb Propane Tank Holder 9" Cylinder Mounting Bracket with Strap for Truck Bed, Car, RV, Boat

https://www.amazon.com/Propane-Tank...rds=11+lb+propane+mount&qid=1626133562&sr=8-3

 

That's the one!!! Totally worth it! It is stout.

 

Nice photo of a service van from the company I work for.