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. Answer from PonyThug on reddit.com
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The world’s most portable propane fire pit. Small and collapsible, the HOWL R1 fits anywhere. The huge flames really last, due to industry-leading fuel efficiency.
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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: 27 lbs Operating temp: ...
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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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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. More on reddit.com
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July 12, 2014Do we need a propane fire pit in the desert in summer?
That’s a „want“ not a „need“.
Nobody in the history of everything since forever has ever „needed“ to lug around a propane firepit.
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September 12, 2023Is 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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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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Howl R4 Campfire Review: Hot AF, Overbuilt, and Big Money
January 4, 2024 - But I was about to experience the difference between the Howl R4 and other artificial campfires. The Bar-Coal twins came alive with a loud whoosh sound, and within a few minutes, each glowed a hot orange just like a four-stroke dirt bike exhaust header (for you moto-nerds on bikes with a way-too-lean fuel mixture). Sitting even 2+ feet away, my shins started cooking. The radiant heat was much more intense and effective at heating my body than all the other smokeless fire pits and propane heaters/campfires I’ve tried combined.
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Howl Campfire Review: We Tried The Hottest Propane Fire Pit
September 23, 2025 - The fire pit is constructed of metal, which Howl says is 304 stainless steel. This thing looks and feels like a tank. It’s heavy and solid, and the device has no weak point. I shook it several times before and after testing, and nothing moved or rattled inside.
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The Howl R1
The Howl R1
The only propane fire pit with 32-inch flames, a tiny frame, and party-all-night efficiency. This is the world's most portable campfire.
Burn time: 8 hrs. full blast with 20lb tank
Number of burners: 1 A-Flame Burner
Weight: 11 lbs
Operating Temp: 800ºF
Flame Height: 32 inches nil wind
Dimensions, legs in: 13.275 x 8.43 x 6.05 in.
Fuel Efficiency: Uses max. 54,000 BTUs per hour
STRAP NOT INCLUDED*Legs in: 13.275" x 8.43" x 6.05"Legs out: 14.30" x 8.43" x 7.96"
Price US$374.00
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HOWL Campfires - Scout Campers
September 18, 2025 - Get HOWL Campfires at the Scout Hub in Abbotsford or shipped anywhere in Canada. Exclusive BC distributor, uniting Scout’s simplicity with HOWL’s innovation.
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Howl fire pits are precision-engineered to be tough and packable, providing a reliable and safe place to gather wherever your journey takes you.
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Howl R1 Portable Propane Fire Pit with 32-Inch Flames
Howl R1
The only propane fire pit with 32-inch flames, a tiny frame, and party-all-night efficiency. This is the world's most portable campfire.
Burn time: 8 hrs. full blast with 20lb tank
Number of burners: 1 A-Flame Burner
Weight: 11 lbs
Operating Temp: 800ºF
Flame Height: 32 inches nil wind
Dimensions, legs in: 13.275 x 8.43 x 6.05 in.
Fuel Efficiency: Uses max. 54,000 BTUs per hour
8-FOOT REGULATOR HOSE IS INCLUDED
STRAP IS NOT INCLUDED*
Price US$374.00
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I Was Skeptical That a Fire Pit Could Provide as Much Warmth as a Campfire—Until Now
October 28, 2024 - In other gas fire pits, the burner is surrounded by lava rocks or fire glass pebbles that absorb and radiate heat. A single burner produces both the visual flame and any heat output. In contrast, the Howl Campfires R4 divides the visual and heating functions.
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The Howl R1 | Portable Propane Fire Pit
The Howl R1
The only propane fire pit with 32-inch flames, a tiny frame, and party-all-night efficiency. This is the world's most portable campfire.
Burn time: 8 hrs. full blast with 20lb tank
Number of burners: 1 A-Flame Burner
Weight: 10 lbs
Operating Temp: 800ºF
Flame Height: 32 inches nil wind
Dimensions, legs in: 13.275 x 8.43 x 6.05 in.
Fuel Efficiency: Uses max. 54,000 BTUs per hour
8-FOOT REGULATOR HOSE IS INCLUDED
STRAP IS NOT INCLUDED*
Price US$374.00
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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 US$1,299.00
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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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The world’s first portable propane fire pit that’s just as hot as a wood fire. Thigh-melting heat means no more freezing around traditional propane fire pits.
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Howl R1 First Look Review: Small but Mighty Propane Firepit | GearJunkie
February 4, 2025 - The Howl R1 burner has 160 precision machined micro-emitters that each produce a tiny flame. The flames converge to form a single triangular flame. This “trick” of fluid dynamics is said to generate a taller flame without drawing more fuel.
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The Howl Campfire Is the Only Propane Campfire That Feels Like a Real Fire
November 6, 2023 - In an effort to design a safe, cozy campfire that users can enjoy during burn bans, Howl’s research and design piqued the interest of the outdoor industry, the overlanding market, and the hunt-and-fish world. Now, the first model has finally hit the market, and I got to test it out and learn about the development and technology behind this eye-catching, bizarre portable campfire. ... smokeless fire pits on the market, many of which I’ve used on camping trips during burn bans and at home on summer evenings.
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