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HOWL EnduroTank 10 and EnduroTank 20
Engineering

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.

Behind the BuildWe Didn’t Have to Get HOWL UL Certified

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.

BarCoalBackcountry skier and dog warming beside a HOWL propane campfire in the snowy mountains.

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.

Behind the BuildThe $40,000 Mission Control Knob

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...

BarCoalTwo campers use a HOWL propane campfire beside a pickup truck in a snowy mountain landscape.

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.

A-FlameMan and dog sitting beside a HOWL propane campfire in front of an off-road race truck at sunset

Big BTUs. Cold Knees.

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.

A-FlameHOWL propane campfire burning in heavy rain with water beading on the A-Flame burner plate

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...

BarCoalYour Flames Aren't Keeping You Warm

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...

EngineeringHOWL propane campfire using BarCoal radiant heat on a beach at sunset

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...

Behind the BuildHOWL campfire strapped to a propane tank for secure transport in a vehicle cargo area

Strap It Down and Haul Ass

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...

A-FlameHOWL FlexDome Windscreen protecting the A-Flame Burner

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...