The best smokeless fire pits - reviewed for smoke level, cooking and efficiency

Key Points:

• Smokeless fire pits offer a better backyard fire experience by reducing smoke through double-wall construction that superheats air to burn uncombusted particulates, resulting in hotter, cleaner fires.
• The Filter US tested six smokeless fire pit models by cooking food, measuring smoke levels with a Ringelmann chart, assessing heat output, and evaluating burn duration, ultimately identifying one clear top performer.
• Testing was conducted carefully using kiln-dried untreated wood on cement patios and driveways, avoiding wooden decks due to safety concerns, and cleaning recommendations include waiting 24 hours for cooling before removing ash and soot.
• Cooking on smokeless fire pits requires patience, starting when embers are glowing and managing heat closely to prevent burning food, with advice to flip often and use long-handled tools for safety.
• The tested fire pits were donated to a local camp for disadvantaged teens, reflecting the Filter US’s mission to recommend reliable products after thorough, ethical testing without corporate influence.