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Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
#1 — Best Versatile Camp Grill

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Review (2026)

Near-smokeless wood fire that also cooks — the best campsite upgrade I have found

★★★★★
9.4/10
Reviewed by William • Updated April 2026$219

We car camp a lot. A big part of camping with the family is the campfire experience — sitting around the fire in the evening. The Solo Stove Bonfire gives you that without the smoke-in-your-face problem that makes it miserable. The secondary combustion really works. Once it gets going it is dramatically better than a traditional fire pit. Add the grill top and you can cook over it too. At $219 for the bundle, the value is strong for something that genuinely pulls double duty as a fire pit and a cooking surface.

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What I Liked

  • Near-smokeless burn that actually works
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Doubles as fire pit and grill
  • Stainless build feels premium
  • No fuel to buy or carry

Limitations

  • 20 lbs — car camping only
  • Wood-only fuel
  • Grill top is a separate $49 purchase
  • Takes a few uses to master lighting

Specifications

Weight20 lbs with stand
Cooking Area190 sq in with grill top
FuelWood
Diameter19.5 in
Height with Stand16 in
WarrantyLifetime
OriginDesigned in USA, made in China

Score Breakdown

Cooking Performance
9.2
Build Quality
9.4
Portability
8.5
Value for Money
9.4
Brand & Warranty
9.5

Field Notes

Used at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area in NC, a private campground in the Smokies, and regularly in the backyard. The backyard use has been the most frequent. On a neighborhood evening gathering, it became the main event — people crowded around it because you could actually sit near it without smoke driving everyone off.

Near-smokeless wood fire that also cooks — the best campsite upgrade I have found

Who This Is For

The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 ranks #1 of 4 in this category and is one of the strongest options in this category. It is well-suited for hikers and campers who want Solo Stove's double-wall design burns wood nearly smoke-free through secondary combustion. With the grill top attachment it becomes a legitimate cooking surface that also works as a gathering fire, and it performs best when used for the purpose it was designed around.

I review gear the way most people actually use it — weekend trips in the mid-Atlantic, day hikes on the AT, car camping in the Smokies and down at the Outer Banks. Not expedition use, not extreme conditions. Normal outdoor life for normal people, and occasionally with kids along who provide their own kind of honest product feedback.

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How It Compares

Within this category, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 ranks #1 out of 4 products tested. At this score it is among the strongest options available.

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Common Questions

Is Solo Stove actually smokeless?
Significantly less smoky than a traditional fire, yes. Not perfectly smokeless — wet wood produces more smoke and the startup phase creates some. But once burning, it is dramatically better.
Does it come with the grill top?
No — the grill top is a separate $49 accessory. Worth buying at the same time.
Is 20 lbs too heavy to bring camping?
Fine for car camping. We load it in the car with the campsite gear and it is never a problem.
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