HOWL R1 vs R3 vs R4 Choosing the Right Campfire for Your Weather
Where you camp—and how cold it gets—helps determine which HOWL you need. Compare the R1, R3, and R4, learn what A-Flame and BarCoal each bring to the table, and find the right balance of packabilit...
Rising Metal Costs and the Fight to Keep Manufacturing in America
Our stainless steel parts supplier raised its quote by 40% overnight. With 30 days before our parts run out, we’re bringing that work into our Colorado shop. Here’s how metal prices, tariffs, and d...
Why Aluminum Tanks Work Better for Propane Fire Pits
A full propane tank can still struggle to supply your fire in the cold. Here is why we choose aluminum for fuel delivery, lower carrying weight, and resistance to rust.
Cut, Bent, and Welded in the USA as Metal Prices Rise
HOWL is cut, bent, and welded in the USA. Here’s how a custom BarCoal tube-polishing machine, stamped parts, and a robotic welder fit into our effort to manage rising material costs in our Colorado...
Why Not Insulate the Propane Tank?
A jacket keeps you warm. On a working propane tank, insulation can do the opposite. Here is why tanks cool as they supply fuel, why cold air can help, and why the beer should keep the koozie.
We Didn’t Have to Get HOWL UL Certified
UL certification was optional for HOWL in much of the United States. We did it anyway, and the process uncovered problems our own engineers had missed.
The Best Igniter Isn’t Built In
Built-in igniters are convenient until the clicking stops producing fire. Here’s why HOWL keeps the ignition source separate.
What Is the Roadless Rule, and Why Should You Care?
The federal government wants to remove roadless protections from nearly 45 million acres of national forest. Here is what the rule actually does, why its repeal matters, and how outdoor users can w...
HOW TO HAVE A CAMPFIRE ON A SCHOOL NIGHT
A campfire doesn’t require a campsite or an entire weekend. Here’s how to keep the best part of summer going between dinner and bedtime.
THE AIR GETS THINNER. YOUR FIRE SHOULDN’T.
BarCoal uses a 5 psi propane jet to pull in combustion air before ignition, keeping the mixture stable as altitude and weather change—without fans, sensors, or manual adjustments.
The $40,000 Mission Control Knob
Walk up to a HOWL Campfire, and you'll probably never think twice about the Mission Control Knob. Good. You shouldn't. A control knob is one of those parts people only notice when it feels cheap, s...
How to Melt Thighs Without Cooking the Ground
BarCoal makes thigh-melting radiant heat. The EchoHeat Reflector Shield aims it at cold humans instead of wasting it on the dirt.
Fire pit brands advertise BTUs like horsepower, but the number is closer to gallons per hour. It tells you how quickly a fire consumes propane—not how much useful warmth reaches the people around it.
Rain Usually Wins. HOWL Drains It.
Rain usually ruins the fire. HOWL is designed around that. The A-Flame sheds water quickly, while BarCoal drain ports shed rain and snow so the fire can keep delivering light and radiant heat in th...
Built Like a Tank Because Camp Eats Fragile Gear
Most fire pits are built like the trip to camp does not count. HOWL is different. The Pressbrake Frame starts as a stainless steel plate, gets cut to shape, and forms into a rigid exoskeleton built...
Your Flames Aren't Keeping You Warm
Most propane fire pits make flame, but flame is not the part that makes a wood fire feel so warm. The real heat comes from the coals. Here’s how HOWL’s patented BarCoal Technology brings that missi...
Why HOWL Is the Only Propane Campfire With 100% Primary Air Combustion
Most propane fire pits are built around a flame. HOWL is built around combustion. Here’s why HOWL’s patented 100% Primary Air Combustion System matters, how the Fuel Jet Orifice draws primary air i...
Why HOWL Uses 160 Tiny Emitters to Build One Big Flame
Most propane fire pits use a few large burner holes and hide the flame inside a bowl. HOWL’s A-Flame Burner uses 160 precision-machined micro-emitters to build one taller, brighter, more campfire-l...
Most propane fire pits treat transport like someone else’s problem. HOWL doesn’t. StrapLock Slots are built into the frame, so the fire and propane tank can be secured together and then tied down t...
Why Most Fire Pits Hide the Flame
Most propane fire pits solve the wind problem by enclosing the flame with walls. HOWL took a different approach. The FlexDome Windscreen protects the A-Flame with laminar separation, keeping the fl...
The Fire Season Update You Don't Actually Want
We love campfires.We also like forests not burning down. So this time of year, we watch the fire maps closely. And with Memorial Day Weekend coming, the latest outlook grabbed our att...
About Us HOWL Campfires exists to keep the forest AND the campfire alive. We believe sitting around a fire in the woods is good for people, so we developed our patented BarCoal™ Technology ...
Can I Have a Fire During a Burn Ban?
Can you use a propane fire pit during a burn ban? Sometimes. The answer depends on who manages the land where you’re camping. This plain-English guide shows you how to figure out whether wood fires...
Can You Cook on a Propane Fire Pit?
Can you cook on a HOWL? The official answer is no — HOWL Campfires are certified as portable propane campfires, not cook stoves. Here’s the story of why we gave up an easy cooking claim to build a ...