A stainless-steel lip that fits around the top of the pit develops a smoke deflector of sorts, dealing with the high heat below to push smoke directly instead of blowing it toward people around the fire, a huge perk compared to home-brewed firepits. Get it going hot and high adequate and you'll notice the small holes on the upper inside rim giving off flames, probably cooler outside air sparking as it exits from below.
It's outstanding how warm and cozy the Yukon can make your yard, even on cooler late-summer nights. Among my roomies declared he could feel the heat a lots feet across the backyard. It's self-contained enough that you feel safe letting the final coals stress out overnight, unlike a plate-style or sunken firepit, which I 'd usually splash with water prior to heading to bed.
I simply roll it out from under a tree behind my garage, and it does not damage the lawn when I have a fire in it. The next early morning, I roll it back to its storage spot and my canine has full reign of the lawn when more. But it's a bit too big to take anywhere you want.
Solo Range's smaller pits are much easier to move and cost hundreds of dollars less. Smaller sized Size, Same Experience, Picture: Solo Range, The difference between this new Yukon and the old one is size; the older design was 3 inches broader in diameter. Even having specifically used the new 27-incher, it's easy to see why it shrunk.
It's big, hot, and probably too large for many people, even in this slimmer form. That brings me to the essence of my review: The Yukon is remarkable, but I 'd never buy one. Rather, I 'd choose the smaller sized Bonfire or Ranger variations, which are nearly half the price and use the very same design in a smaller sized bundle.
Still, the engineering Solo Range took into the Yukon firepit is outstanding. Given just how much delight it has brought my entire home, I struggle to call it frivolous. It's also worth keeping in mind that firepits like this one are basically unbreakable (as long as you cover them in winter season), so you're most likely to get many years of terrific s'mores for your $500.