Outland Living portable propane fire pit review
Fifty eight thousand BTU, CSA approved, and a 20 lb propane cylinder you have to supply.
A CSA approved 19 inch propane fire bowl with a 10 foot hose, adjustable regulator, lava rock set and a cover and carry kit.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 19 by 19 by 11 inches |
| Output | 58,000 BTU per hour |
| Max gas supply pressure | 250 PSI |
| Certification | CSA approved, usable during most campfire bans |
| Hose | Pre-attached 10 foot hose for a standard 20 lb cylinder |
| Regulator | Fully adjustable with a chrome valve knob |
| Media | 4.4 lb natural lava rock set |
| Included | Cover and carry kit |
| Not included | 20 lb propane tank |
| Construction | Steel with protective enamel, stainless steel burner and fasteners |
Specifications above come from Outland Living's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- No smoke. At an outdoor wedding that is the whole argument, because woodsmoke gets into hair, dresses and suits and does not come out.
- CSA approved and usable during most campfire bans, which matters for a summer wedding at a venue with dry ground.
- The 10 foot hose keeps the propane cylinder out of the photographs, which sounds trivial until you see it in one.
- A fully adjustable regulator means the flame can be turned down for photographs and up for the end of the evening.
- It packs into a carry kit, so it comes home afterwards and has a life beyond the wedding.
Where it falls short
- The 20 lb propane cylinder is not included. Budget for at least one, and for a spare if the reception runs long.
- Fifty eight thousand BTU is a lot of gas. Run at full output a standard 20 lb cylinder does not last a whole evening, so plan the refill or run it lower.
- It is a fire bowl, not a heater. The people sitting around it are warm and everyone else is not, so it is atmosphere rather than climate control.
- Venue rules vary and many prohibit open flame of any kind on their grounds. Ask before buying, because it is not a rule anyone bends.
- Nineteen inches means a small circle. An outdoor reception of a hundred guests would need several to serve as gathering points.
What owners report
Owners consistently report that it produces a convincing flame with no smoke and that the propane consumption at full output surprised them. Build quality reports are strong over multiple seasons. The most repeated practical advice is to run it below maximum, both for cylinder life and because the full flame is larger than most gatherings want. Wind is the recurring complaint, as with every open flame.
The comparison worth reading is patio heaters vs fire pits, because they solve different problems and the wrong choice is expensive. If the reception is outdoors, the wedding budget calculator and backyard vs venue wedding cost are where the rest of the outdoor infrastructure gets counted, and it adds up faster than couples expect.
Who it suits
- Outdoor and backyard receptions that run into the evening.
- Venues that permit propane but not wood fires.
- Couples who want a gathering point away from the dance floor.
- Anyone who camps and will use it long after the wedding.
Who should skip it
- Anyone trying to keep a whole reception warm, who wants patio heaters.
- Venues that prohibit open flame, which is many of them.
- Budgets that have not accounted for propane cylinders.
Alternatives worth considering
A standing heater with a stated 9 foot radius puts heat on standing guests rather than on people sitting around a bowl. Less atmosphere, more actual warmth.
Check price on AmazonIf the fire pit was for atmosphere rather than heat, lighting changes an outdoor space more thoroughly and does not need a permit.
Check price on AmazonPeople gather around drinks even more reliably than around fire, and a drinks station is what keeps an outdoor reception moving.
Check price on AmazonCommon questions
Do you need a propane tank for the Outland fire pit?
Yes, and it is not included. It uses a standard 20 lb cylinder, the kind a gas barbecue uses, connected through the pre-attached 10 foot hose. Buy or fill one before the wedding, and consider a second if the evening will be long.
How long does a propane tank last in a fire pit?
At 58,000 BTU per hour a standard 20 lb cylinder does not last a full evening at full output. Running the adjustable regulator lower extends it considerably and produces a flame most gatherings prefer anyway. Have a spare cylinder if the fire is part of the plan.
Can you use a fire pit at a wedding venue?
Only if the venue allows it, and many do not permit open flame anywhere on the grounds. Propane units are permitted more often than wood because they are CSA approved and spark free, and it is still a question to ask in writing rather than assume.
Fire pit or patio heater for an outdoor wedding?
A fire pit is a gathering point and a photograph. A patio heater is heat for standing guests over a wider radius. If people are cold, buy heaters. If people need somewhere to go after dinner, buy the fire. Our direct comparison covers the coverage each one actually provides.
Keep reading
- Patio heaters vs fire pits
- Backyard vs venue wedding cost
- Wedding budget calculator
- Amazon Basics patio heater review
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This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.