We were just gifted the Mesa XL so it’s the smaller, more portable version. A beer can is in front for scale. We were about to light up a fire but noticed a heat detecting sprinkler on the ceiling of the balcony. I’m on the third floor and the ceiling is about 10 feet up. Would I be fine to have a Mesa out here? Haven’t used it yet because not sure. The balcony is open air on three sides.

My wife thinks the table top pits are cool but how much practicality is there. Are they actually warm on a cool night?

Was excited about using pellets, but see folks complaining about issues ? Now I am wondering if I should order the Solo Stove mini firewood instead ?

I’ve recently gotten a Mesa Xl and have been burning it pretty frequently. I’m mainly using the solo stove brand mini oak wood. I’ve on occasion used basic pellets and burned those. My issue is after many uses I’ve noticed at about the 2 to 3 hour mark the flame starts to snuff and I end up getting smoked out with the fire unable to restart. I try poking and prodding the bottom to get some air movement and it just has yet to fix the problem for me. Is there any advice I could get for this or tips on keeping the flame burning? Or is 2/3 Hours the typical run time. Thanks

I have the bonfire which we really like.

But, I like fires more often than my family does. I enjoy sitting out on the deck with a drink or two in the evening when the kids go to bed. So, I'm not looking for more than an hour or so usually. Is the Mesa fine for what I'm looking for, or should I get the XL for my own personal relaxation?

Hello! I bought my husband a Mesa XL for Christmas. We live in a townhome and that’s really the best option for us, with no real yard to speak of I thought a tabletop version for our deck was best. Any tips for it? What all does it need to get going? I bought some of the fire starters from solo stove and a mat to go underneath that will catch any loose embers. Just want to have all of my bases covered. TIA!

Hi everyone. I am a college student and have been researching the mesa XL for a long time. I really want to get one for my house while hanging out for tailgates etc but I can’t make the decision. 100 dollars is a lot for me for a small fire pit but i want to know if they are worth it.

If anyone has one they would be willing to let go of, i would love that too.

Thank you.

Ive decided i wanna get a solo stove now im torn between the campfire and the Mesa XL

The mesa seems to come with more "attachments" and options than the campfire and for about the same price... but its just a campfire without any cooking options. while im not planning to cook on it a lot i like to retain the option. can the campfire cooking ring/pot support fit the mesa? has anyone tried this?

thanks!

So I posted a few days ago if a solo stove mesa XL could be used as a wok burner.

I filled the stove with pellets and grabbed a small wok and gave a try. And it works! I mean you can cook on it lol...

It is definitely a fun thing to do. But I wouldnt use it as a dedicated wok burner for many reasons. It isnt the most practical and I dont think it is powerful (and safe) enough to cook with a large wok and a large batch.

For small batches heck yeah it is fun. And I got very distinctive wok hei on my food thats for sure.

And yes. I should remove the wooden grab handle before it catches on fire lol.

Oh, and you should see the bottom of my wok covered with soot yuck.

Anyway. Thought you guys might enjoy the video.

2-pack for $80 bucks! That’s insane! Good thing I didn’t pick up a week ago for $150!

Hey all. Getting into the winter months and I'm looking at a Solo Stove for my patio. Right now I'm torn between the Mesa XL and Campfire models. Both are about the same size and price, so I'm wondering if anyone has compared the two to see how they are different.

Hi everyone, I’m thinking about getting a reasonably sized fire pit for my backyard, probably Ranger or Mesa XL. The yard is not that small, but the neighborhood is rather reluctant about open fires and smoke, and I won’t be needing it as a centrepiece when friends come over.

My question is, can I have a small blaze (i.e. Mesa XL sized) in a Ranger, or do I have to reach a certain point to trigger the secondary burn airflow?

I’d like to be able to light quick fires with few branching falling from mature oak trees I have in the yard, and just fulfill my primitive need to master fire from time to time.

The advantage I see with the Ranger is that once in a while I could make real fires with larger pieces, but I have to be able to make small ones with only a few small pieces on the regular. I’d be ok not doing bigger ones if I only have the Mesa XL!

Thanks in advance! 🔥

Edit: So, one year later, here I am sitting in front of a new Bonfire 2.0, and will give the Ranger that I bought last summer to a friend. The Ranger has a good size, light and easy to manage, but just a bit too small for "real" backyard bonfires. It’s like a gigantic tiki torch! I’m glad I bought it, because I absolutely loved it, and it convinced me that the Bonfire would be even better. Hadn’t I tried the Ranger first, I think I’d be wondering if the Bonfire isn’t a bit too large.

After three evenings with the Bonfire, I must say it is a great upgrade. The heat is more powerful and radiates more to the sides. You can have a quiet small/medium fire if you want, but if you dare stuff it to the brim, you’ll be rewarded with a roaring plume of flames and warm photons. Ranger was perfect for everyday evening blaze, with the wifey or alone. Now with the Bonfire I can still do that, but will be excited when friends come over to extend the evening outside.

Just found a 3 pack of the Mesa at Costco for $149.99. Not sure if it was clearance or what. I’d been thinking of getting one anyways, so an ended up buying it. What are people’s thoughts on it?