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R1$374

Rated to 45°F · Warm-season

Size of a shoebox. 32-inch flames.
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Rated to 25°F · Three-season
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Rated to 0°F · Four-season

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The world’s hottest 
& most portable propane fire pits

Campfire without compromise.

Even in a burn ban.

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The world’s hottest 

& most portable propane fire pits

Campfire without compromise.

Even in a burn ban.

FIND YOUR FIRE

The world’s hottest 

& most portable propane fire pits

Campfire without compromise.

Even in a burn ban.

FIND YOUR FIRE
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  • Cut, bent & welded in Colorado Built in Colorado
It warmed me as effectively as a campfire but better survived the weather.
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We light all three HOWLs and stand a bit too close. Customers say it’s what finally helped them pick.

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Why HOWL?

Most gas fire pits leave you cold.

HOWL actually makes you warm.

Other fire pits Only flames

Hot air that rises and blows away. Everyone gets cold.

HOWL Adds heat

Radiant heat, just like wood coals. Your whole crew stays warm.

Finally, an artificial campfire that doesn’t suck.
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Built for burn bans.

Stage I and II fire restrictions*

Burn bans keep getting longer, but camping without a fire sucks. That’s why we build actually warm, smokeless propane fire pits that are UL certified for safety.

STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS BUILT FOR IT* STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS BUILT FOR IT*
Our guide to burn bans

*Standard USFS and BLM fire restrictions. Always check local regs.

Friends laughing around two HOWL propane fire pits among dry grass and ponderosa pines during a burn ban
At night, a climber belays beside a HOWL propane campfire while his partner climbs a frozen waterfall

Party in blizzards. Party in burn bans.

Yep, HOWLs really are that hot.

4.9
from 1,500+ verified reviews
Customer photo: HOWL R4 under an awning at a deep-snow campsite between two trucks
HOWL R40°F comfort rating
“While others were burning wood and smoking us out, the HOWL is odorless and… dried our wet clothes.”
Cuenca Verified customer
Customer photo: HOWL R4 MKii burning beside snowbanks and pines
HOWL R40°F comfort rating
“I’ve used it 3 nights now in the Uintah mountains where it’s still dipping into the 20’s at night and it definitely held its own.”
Dustin K. Verified buyer
Customer photo: A dog checking out a lit HOWL R4 in the snow
HOWL R40°F comfort rating
“I have five propane fire pits and the HOWL definitely puts out the most heat… Also use for tailgate lunches while skiing.”
Ned B. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R4 burning on snow beside a lifted truck
HOWL R40°F comfort rating
“When we are out on shoots… we can warm up by the HOWL and keep the team warm without fire pits, wood, smoke, worry of burn bans.”
Alex F. Verified buyer
Customer photo: Campers in red chairs around a HOWL R4 MKii in the snow
HOWL R40°F comfort rating
“Gives out tons of heat. Love the folding legs and the build quality!”
Emilio V. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R3 burning in dry grass on Colorado mountain land at dusk
HOWL R325°F comfort rating
“The radiant heat is a game changer! Most fire pits provide little to no heat but not the HOWL!”
Kristi W. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R3 on a desert overlook above Lake Powell at sunrise
HOWL R325°F comfort rating
“Taking the morning chill off at Alstrom Point.”
Michael F. Verified buyer
Customer photo: Family on a deck around a HOWL R3 at dusk
HOWL R325°F comfort rating
“A standard 20lb tank gave us 5 nights of fuel, running a few hours each!”
Allen W. Verified buyer
Customer photo: Friends around a HOWL R3 on a patio at night
HOWL R325°F comfort rating
“Couldn’t wait to bring it camping so we fired it up and watched college football!”
Jason W. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R3 burning on a gravel driveway
HOWL R325°F comfort rating
“This thing cranks out some serious heat… Bring on the chilly nights and mornings.”
Jay T. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R1 burning on a pebble beach with driftwood
HOWL R145°F comfort rating
“I am kind of a collector of propane and wood burning fire pits… The R1 is the best fire pit on the market.”
John R. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R1 on a beach at sunset under a palm tree
HOWL R145°F comfort rating
“So far on a 2 week road trip I’ve chosen the HOWL every night instead of building a wood fire. It’s just so convenient.”
Josh L. Verified buyer
Customer photo: Friends in Adirondack chairs around a HOWL R1 on a lake dock
HOWL R145°F comfort rating
“Perfect for those cold days you still want to enjoy the dock!… Our guests want one now!!”
Julie M. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R1 glowing at a desert campsite among boulders at dusk
HOWL R145°F comfort rating
“I’ve come across, bought, and tested nearly every kind of gadget, gizmo, and contraption… the HOWL R1 stands alone in the pantheon of outdoor gear.”
Duncan K. Verified buyer
Customer photo: HOWL R1 burning on a sandy beach by the water
HOWL R145°F comfort rating
“10lb tank is good for a night or two in the evening behind the RV. Already had people asking where to find one.”
Robert H. Verified buyer
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Is it worth it?

The firewood you don’t buy pays for your HOWL.

HOWLs are so efficient, fueling them costs about half as much as wood.

“Worth every penny.”
— Bob Vila, on the HOWL R4
A HOWL portable propane fire pit, a HOWL propane tank and a HaulBag stacked on a pile of firewood at a fall campsite
HOWL R1$374 Pays for itself* in about8 months 8 hrs of fire:
$20 in propane vs. $48 in firewood Shop the R1 HOWL R3$875 Pays for itself* in under2 years 6 hrs of fire:
$20 in propane vs. $40 in firewood Shop the R3 HOWL R4$1474 Pays for itself* in about3 years 6.5 hrs of fire:
$20 in propane vs. $40 in firewood Shop the R4

*Payback assumes 3 hours of fire a week, $20 to refill a 20 lb propane tank, and $8 store-bought firewood bundles.

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A van packed for a ride: two mountain bikes, a HOWL EnduroTank and a HOWL R4 in its HaulBag
A camper unzips a HOWL HaulBag with a fire pit packed inside, in tall summer grass
HaulBagsFrom $165 Pack your fire, toss it in the rig. Shop HaulBags
A HOWL R1 on a RallyMount on the back of a desert rally car kicking up dust
RallyMount$225 Bolt on a campfire and drive like an idiot. Shop RallyMount
A cattle dog lies on an orange camp pad next to a HOWL EnduroTank at night
EnduroTanksFrom $198 Lighter than steel. Won’t quit in the cold. Shop EnduroTanks
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A HOWL cofounder sits in his truck camper with his dog, a HOWL portable propane fire pit lit on the hitch rack

We built the fire pit we couldn’t buy.

Nothing else out there was actually warm.

We froze.

Utah, October 2020, Stage II burn ban still in effect. Our propane fire left us shivering and sent us into our sleeping bags alone.

We broke the ban.

The next night we lit a wood fire and partied. We were warm. We were wrong. Just weeks before, a camper started the East Troublesome Fire and buried our homes in ash.

Then we built it right.

After three years and dozens of prototypes, we had it: wood coal heat, built for burn bans.

— Randall, Alex, Kelly & Nicholas (the cofounders)

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The HOWL crew and their dogs on the floor of the Arvada, Colorado factory, holding fire pit parts
The crew that builds your fire and picks up the phone.
Can you use a propane fire pit during a burn ban?

Usually, yes. HOWL propane fire pits are built for Stage I and II burn bans on most public land. Always check local regs before you light up.

What do I need to use a HOWL fire pit?

Everything you need comes in the box, including an 8-foot regulator hose. Just add any standard 20 lb propane tank.

How long does a 20 lb propane tank last in a fire pit?

On a 20 lb propane tank at full blast, a HOWL lasts about 6.5 hours (R4), 6 hours (R3), or 8 hours (R1). That’s usually a couple of nights around camp.

Is a propane fire pit cheaper than firewood?

Usually, yes. A 20 lb propane refill runs about $15–20. Burning wood for the same stretch takes four to five bundles at $40–50. Plus there’s nothing to split, babysit, or drown when you’re done.

Does a propane fire pit work in wind, rain, snow, and high altitude?

Yes. HOWLs keep burning in wind, rain, snow, and at any altitude. The A-Flame burner keeps burning in winds up to 60 mph in our testing, and the BarCoal radiant heat burner stays lit in winds of 120 mph, the highest our testing equipment will go.

Both burners are designed to shed precip, and we’ve lit the R4 no problem with a foot of snow still on top of it. BarCoal’s 100% primary air combustion system works at any altitude on earth.

Do propane fire pits smoke? Are they safe?

Not HOWLs. HOWL propane fire pits burn smokeless, so no stinging eyes and no sleeping bag that smells like your grandpa’s stogies. Every HOWL is UL tested and certified for safety, including tip, wind, rain, and impact tests.

Can you cook on a propane fire pit?

Not on a HOWL. HOWLs are certified as campfires, not stoves, so we can’t advertise them for cooking.

What is HOWL’s return policy?

HOWL has a 30-day return policy. Burn it for 30 days, and if you don’t love it, send it back. If it comes back in need of refurbishing, there’s a $30 refurb fee.

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A man warms his hands over a HOWL propane campfire on the rocks beside a river at dusk

Keep the forest and the fire alive.

More campfires. More time outside. Less worry. Less guilt.

That’s the mission.

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