The Howl R4

The only campfire that makes you warm in wild winds, monsoon rains, and right in the middle of a burn ban.

  • Burn time: 6.5 hrs on full blast with 20lb tank
  • Weight: 34 lbs
  • Operating temp: 1200+ ºF

Built to order. Ships in about 10 business days.
STRAP NOT INCLUDED***


    Sale price$1,299.00
    Thigh-melting heat. Firelight to tie flies and tell tales by. Plus, you can huck your truck with it.

    Made for a crew of four, the HOWL R4 is a campsite workhorse that walks softly upon the earth. It keeps you warm in any weather, at any altitude, and on any piece of ground you can get to.

    The BarCoal tubes absolutely rip at 1200+ degrees Farenheit, giving you the heat you need, while the EchoHeat Reflector Shields keep the ground cool. There's no fire ring or ash left behind, which keeps your secret spot a secret. With no embers or sparks, it's safer for forests, and the UL Certification makes it legal in burn bans across the US and Canada.**

    Want to get really out there? Just strap in the tank, strap it to your rig, and haul ass.

    GET YOUR THIGH MELTER
    Thigh-melting heat. Firelight to tie flies and tell tales by. Plus, you can huck your truck with it.

    Made for a crew of four, the HOWL R4 is a campsite workhorse that walks softly upon the earth. It keeps you warm in any weather, at any altitude, and on any piece of ground you can get to.

    The BarCoal tubes absolutely rip at 1200+ degrees Farenheit, giving you the heat you need, while the EchoHeat Reflector Shields keep the ground cool. There's no fire ring or ash left behind, which keeps your secret spot a secret. With no embers or sparks, it's safer for forests, and the UL Certification makes it legal in burn bans across the US and Canada.**

    Want to get really out there? Just strap in the tank, strap it to your rig, and haul ass.

    GET YOUR THIGH MELTER
    THE ONLY PROPANE CAMPFIRE THAT FEELS LIKE A REAL FIRE.
    "Finally, an artificial campfire that doesn’t suck."
    The HOWL R4 Delivered, period.
    No other artificial fire does what the R4 does

    The biggest leap in campfires since the lighter

    BARCOAL® Technology

    Real warmth in any weather. BarCoal is the world’s first radiant tube heater that's naturally aspirated and works entirely off-grid. With a 100% primary air combustion, the system is unaffected by wind, while the drain ports shed rain and snow. See how it works here.

    EchoHeat Reflector Shields

    Put all that heat right where you want it. With this precision-angled, electropolished fin, your torso and thighs will melt. Even your feet get toasty. But just 7” below the 1,200+ ºF BarCoal tube, the ground – and even the legs – stay perfectly cool.

    A-Flame Burner

    After years of mathematical modeling and experimentation, this is the brightest, cleanest, most weather-resistant flame ever created. The wind screen keeps the flame lit without hiding the light down in a box, while the burner plate is precision-shaped to rapidly shed water.

    Pressbrake Frame

    Built to protect your Campfire in a dustup with a dirt road, the R4’s exoskeleton starts as a single plate of 1/8” stainless steel. We cut it to shape with a fiber laser, bend it to form with a hydraulic press break, then stitch weld the leg corners to make them like angle iron. This bad Larry isn't built for a landfill. It's built for a lifetime, or maybe three.

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    Actually Hot. Like "back away or turn to toast your backside" kind of heat.

    Why can't flames get you warm?

    Flames make hot air, which rises and blows out of camp. That's why you get so uncomfortably cold around traditional propane fires.

    What makes a wood fire warm?

    Coals. Wood coals put out infrared heat at the perfect frequency for heating up water. Since you're made of water, wood coals make you warm.

    Does more BTUs mean more heat?

    Nah. A BTU is just a unit of fuel, like a gallon of gasoline. No one cares how much propane you burn, what matters is how much warmth you make. The HOWL burns fewer BTUs while generating way more usable heat.

    How does BarCoal work?

    The steel tubes get red hot and shoot Infrared rays with the same frequencies as wood coals. As your body absorbs those rays, your molecules vibrate faster, and you get HOT. Get the full story here.

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    Goes Anywhere. Just strap it down like a cooler and haul ass.

    Does the Howl R4 really keep a propane tank from rolling?

    Yep. And good thing, since you can't get sendy offroad with an unhinged tank smashing around back there. The HOWL straps right to the tank, and together they ride stable like a cooler.

    How do I strap it down?

    The same way you would a cooler or bundle of firewood. Just run a ratchet strap through the StrapLock slots in the legs, hook the ends to your vehicle's tie points, and tighten.

    Can I actually huck my truck with it?

    If you can also land your truck, then yes. Strapped down correctly, the HOWL won't budge. The PressBrake frame is made of plate steel, so it's highly impact resistant.

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    Works in the Gnarliest Conditions Imaginable.

    What does it do in strong wind?

    BarCoal's air intake is completely concealed, so the system is unaffected by 120 mph winds. The A-Flame's Flex-Dome Windscreen protects the base of the flames from gusts up to 60 mph, but if it does blow out, it simply relights itself from the BarCoal's hot exhaust.

    How does it work at altitude?

    Perfectly. The HOWL will keep you warm at any altitude on earth. The BarCoal relies only on primary air for combustion system. While air density changes with altitude, the momentum of the fuel jet draws in the correct number of air molecules regardless of air density. It creates a clean and complete combustion from Death Valley to Pikes Peak.

    What if it rains or snows?

    The BarCoal and A-Flame burners are self draining. Even after multiple days of precipitation, they light right up to make you warm. And if you get a surprise foot of snow overnight, no sweat. Just brush off the HOWL and fire it up.

    Is there anything else like it?

    Not even remotely. BarCoal is the world's first naturally-aspirated portable radiant tube heater. It makes you warm without fans, batteries, electricity, or anything else that can wear out or break. It's got the heat of a wood fire, but you can use it in way more places and weather conditions.

    Make me Warm

    MEASUREMENTS AND SPECS

    It's longer than the Colorado State record Smallmouth Bass, and heavier than our record Brown Trout.

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    Dimensions

    22.09 x 16.24 x 12.73 in

    Weight

    34 lbs

    BTUs

    61,800

    Burn Time

    6.5 - 10 hours with 20 lb tank

    Operating Altitude

    Any

    Operating Temp

    1200+ ºF

    What's it made of, anyway?

    This thing is METAL 🤘 Built from 304 stainless steel, aircraft aluminum, and brass, the R4 can handle just about anything.

    What if I manage to break it?

    If you scratch or dent it, those are the marks of a good time. We say wear 'em with pride. If you manage to bust something that changes the warmth or functionality, just send it back to us. We'll repair or replace the affected parts at a reasonable cost.

    Is it really made in the USA?

    Sure is. All our design, fabrication, cutting, welding, press-braking, assembly, testing, and packaging are done here on Colorado's Front Range.

    Is there a warranty?

    Absolutely. Any damage caused by normal wear and tear or accidents, we'll try to repair at a reasonable cost. If the damage is deemed to be caused by a defect in manufacturing, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the item at no cost to you.

    What's it made of, anyway?

    This thing is METAL 🤘 Built from 304 stainless steel, aircraft aluminum, and brass, the R4 can handle just about anything.

    What if I manage to break it?

    If you scratch or dent it, those are the marks of a good time. We say wear 'em with pride. If you manage to bust something that changes the warmth or functionality, just send it back to us. We'll repair or replace the affected parts at a reasonable cost.

    Is it really made in the USA?

    Sure is. All our design, fabrication, cutting, welding, press-braking, assembly, testing, and packaging are done here on Colorado's Front Range.

    Is there a warranty?

    Absolutely. Any damage caused by normal wear and tear or accidents, we'll try to repair at a reasonable cost. If the damage is deemed to be caused by a defect in manufacturing, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the item at no cost to you.

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