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Howl Campfire Review: We Tried The Hottest Propane Fire Pit
September 23, 2025 - This is the pit for anyone looking for a long-lasting fire pit made in the USA. The quality of the craftsmanship is off the charts. It’s a nifty, clean-burning solution for areas where a traditional campfire isn’t possible.
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Howl R4 Campfire Review: Hot AF, Overbuilt, and Big Money
January 4, 2024 - In short: The Howl R4 delivered, period. It threw out so much radiant heat that I often stripped down to base layers regardless of the temperatures. And just as important as the amount of heat, the R4 delivered it just like a real campfire does.
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Is the HOWL worth it?
At $374 the R1 is a no brainer.
But for $1,299, should you upgrade to the R4? After all, that amount of cash could buy a new pair of skis, a very used mountain bike, or even a decent InfraRed patio heater.
Here's why you should get the R4: unlike skis or a mountain bike, it serves your whole crew (not just one person) and you'll be using it for decades to come (not just a few seasons). Unlike a patio heater, the R4 keeps you warm everywhere from the backyard to the backcountry. It's your all-in-one:
- 4-season portable campfire
- shop/garage heater (must be well ventilated)
- patio heater
- back deck fire pit
- outdoor job site heater
- burn ban beater
With all these functions, you'll be using it all the time – the true test of a good gear investment.
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Which Firepit should I buy?
The R4 is the hot one. The R1 is the small one. What do your expeditions need more: heat or packability?
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How soon can I get it?
Most weeks, we can't keep up with all your orders, so you'll see a 3-5 day lead time on the product pages. At peak times, the wait will grow longer. For the most up-to-date shipping times, check the details on the product pages.
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The moment finally came a couple months ago and I can truthfully say the wait, and the cost, is one hundred percent worth it. The unit is bomb-proof, looks amazing and cranks out serious heat vertically and laterally mimicking a campfire.
Bob Vila
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Howl Campfire Review: Ambiance, Warmth, and Portability
October 28, 2024 - The R4’s compact size and packability made it, at a minimum, a really good tailgate fire pit. Actually camping with it would be a better test. I wanted to experience the Howl Campfire in the quiet of the backcountry to get a better feel for the noise factor, heat output, and a realistic number of campers that it might serve.
GearJunkie
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Howl R1 First Look Review: Small but Mighty Propane Firepit | GearJunkie
February 4, 2025 - The Howl R1 put out welcome heat, but it was much less intense. It mimicked the heat of a real campfire, meaning I relied on the vertical column of flame to warm me. However, it’s much less effective than radiant heat, as fires have to warm ...
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Portable Propane Fire Pit | Howl Campfires
Howl you guys have absolutely out did yourselves! This is the best camp invention since the tent ….. Not kidding this thing is Nucking Futs ! Hot as hell With the ambiance of a camp fire …
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The Howl R4 | Portable Propane Fire Pit
The Howl R4
The world's hottest propane fire pit. Like no other campfire, it cranks out thigh-melting heat 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
Number of burners: 3 total, 2 BarCoals + 1 A-Flame
Weight: 34 lbs
Operating temp: 1200+ ºF
Flame Height: 24 inches nil wind
Dimensions: 22.09 x 16.24 x 12.73 in
Fuel Efficiency: Uses max. 62,000 BTUs per hour
8-FOOT REGULATOR HOSE IS INCLUDED
STRAP IS NOT INCLUDED***
Price $1,299.00
Bronco Nation
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Howl Campfires R1 (affordable option) - Bronco Nation
I have been using a Ignik Firecan on my camping and off-road trips and while I have been happy with it, I originally wanted a Howl Campfire unit. The problem was all they made was a large, and heavy R4 model. That model costs $1,300... Yikes and nope! A few months ago they announced the Howl R1 and I ordered it right away.
Popular Mechanics
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The Howl Campfire Is the Only Propane Campfire That Feels Like a Real Fire
November 6, 2023 - While the ambience has been nice, I’ve been underwhelmed—these are convenient and cool, but they mostly don’t compare to the heat of a real campfire. As a gear writer embedded in the outdoor world, I’ve been following the development of the Howl R4 campfire since I first heard about it.
TexAgs
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HOWL Campfires R4 Review | TexAgs
Pros: - Produces a lot of heat, comparable to a wood campfire - Very well constructed of quality materials to last a lifetime - Made in the USA - Simple to use - Easy to transport - Can be used in many places where burn bans are in effect - A unique product for folks who like unique and unusual ...
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r/overlanding on Reddit: Anyone have an unbiased review of the Howl R4 you’re willing to share?
September 23, 2025 -
This is probably a long shot, but I am taking a group to Alvord desert for a star gazing trip and I’m drawn to the howl for its low light / high heat potential. There are a ton of reviews online but, it seems like most are paid and that’s fine, but I’m hoping to maybe get an unpaid review? It’s super pricey, but maybe it’s awesome?
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For a group going to star gaze I’d be buying a battery bank and a few heated throw blankets. Lounging out on the ground mat with a pillow and heated blanket is silent, warm and pitch black.
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I can't help on the Howl R4, but I have the Howl R1 and it has been really solid. Build Quality and heat output is really good. The R4 looks super cool, but a tad large / expensive. The lack of folding feet is what pushed me toward the R1. Best of luck - interested also to hear what feedback is on the R4.
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Howl R4 Portable Propane Campfire Review: Real Heat, Big Flames
March 4, 2025 - The flames barely flicker above ... decorative light. The Howl R4 is different. It throws big, bright flames, puts out serious heat, and actually feels like a campfire—not just a gas burner pretending to be ...
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Howl Campfires, check this thing out. | Indiana Gun Owners - Gun Classifieds and Discussions
December 23, 2023 - Wow! $1300+$10 refills buys a gruntload of firewood. A campfire just isn’t a campfire without some smoke and the smell.
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How to make a Video Review of your HOWL
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Howl Campfires The Howl R1 Fire Pit
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Howl Campfires Review: Portable Propane Fire Pits for Camping, Patios & Cold Weather — Overland Girl
November 25, 2025 - A detailed look at Howl Campfires—portable propane fire pits built in Colorado for cleaner, safer, low‑smoke campfires. Learn how the R1 and R4 models work, their three flame modes, and why they’re a smart alternative during burn bans.
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r/camping on Reddit: Propane FirePit Experiences.
February 23, 2025 -
I'm looking at an option for the smokey wood campfire that is portable to pack on a long spring/summer overlanding trip.
Right now I'm focused on these three and would love to hear any personal experiences like how they hold up in general and how long they run on a 10/20 lb tank.
- Ignik FireCan Elite
- Lavabox Helka
- Howl R1 (Especially interested in feedback on this one - Not much out there)
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I have the Ignik and like it well enough. This would be my first portable propane firepit, so I don’t have a lot to compare it to. The Ignik hasn’t done wrong by me yet. I put a few of the Ignik brand “moon rock” in my can so I don’t have to look at that shiny gas-train. While compact and light, it doesn’t put off much heat. It has bailed me out of fire ban situations where sites wouldn’t allow wood burning, but they were okay with the propane. I’ve had mine for about a year and no issues and I mainly use it for my backyard as I enjoy a proper wood fire when I camp.
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I just ordered the Howl R1 and intend to review it and make a video on it comparing it to my Ignik Firecan Elite. I like the IFE with moon rocks because you can keep it on low flame and get it nice and close to warm up the legs. As a party fire, not super great for heat+light- it’s good for one or the other one at a time. I think any of the fire options out there are more than enough light output- propane fires tend to be extremely bright, too bright for comfortable staring to be frankly honest. My own interest in the Howl R1 is how much radiant heat it actually puts out in comparison to the IFE with rocks- if it’s better, it’s objectively it will be a nicer fire overall due to not having to carry soot covered rocks and having a nicer flame in general.
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Scorching AF, Overbuilt, and Large Cash: Howl R4 Campfire Assessment – Haven Travel & Tour
The mandatory containerized combustion may produce the flame and lightweight of a campfire, however the radiant warmth of wooden coals was at all times missing. I may really feel the warmth after I was instantly over the flames, however I’d get chilled as quickly as I moved away. Howl Campfires boldly claims to resolve all the problems of fireplace pits and propane heaters.