Propane Camfires

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Anyone have any input or experience with these. There are a few different models incl. little red campfire, outland firebowl and ban buster.
I'm looking for one that has a decent flame with fake logs. Thanks
 
I have seen them all over the southwestern states in the winter-doesn't take long to forget that they are fake! Haven't paid much attention to specific makes but have sat around them many times-I can tell you the brand of scotch or rum that was consumed but I guess that's no help. LOL
 
tortuga said:
Anyone have any input or experience with these. There are a few different models incl. little red campfire, outland firebowl and ban buster. I'm looking for one that has a decent flame with fake logs. Thanks
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We have used a Yukon Legend campfire for several years. It looks good, puts out a decent amount of heat on the cool evenings and seems to keep the bugs at bay, too.

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Not sure if any of you guys feel the same way but I won't camp if I can't have a 'real' fire. Camping is simply not camping without a real fire.

Humans need fires! It's been that way since the dawn of man.

Seriously, I'll stay home or actively seek out a camp spot on Indian Land or wherever I can have a campfire.

The way things are nowadays, the logging companies are more & more controlling our activities in the bush. Even at campgrounds where the risk of starting a forest fire is slim to none - if you keep it a respectable size - they still see fit to shut us down. This is wrong.

A camp without a real fire has no life. The whole experience becomes hollow, like it's missing something. It's like dancing without music.

Remember the days when you went camping with mom & dad and every campground had TONS of FREE firewood?

The way I see it, if more and more of us subscribe to the idea that 'fake-fires' are acceptable, that's' what we'll get rammed up our asses.

Sorry for the rant, but this **** bugs me.
 
Easy Trigger,
It's for the back yard.
I won't camp without a real fire either.
 
Little Hawk said:
Not sure if any of you guys feel the same way but I won't camp if I can't have a 'real' fire. Camping is simply not camping without a real fire.

A camp without a real fire has no life. The whole experience becomes hollow, like it's missing something. It's like dancing without music.

Remember the days when you went camping with mom & dad and every campground had TONS of FREE firewood?
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I grew up with "free" (for the falling, bucking, splitting and stacking) firewood, a wood-burning fireplace, a wood stove and a wood heater... and wood campfires were the only kind. Okay - I agree that a "real" (wood) fire is a nice addition to any campsite and your poetic description "dancing without music" is an apt one. Propane fires lack the intrigue and intimacy, the snap, crackle and pop, the ember glow and the randomness of the real thing. They also lack the smoke in your eyes - not so romantic.

When campfires are banned in the summer (not a new thing, btw) - for good reason because there's always a moron and his drunken buddies out there - we enjoy the "fake" fire. It's like watching a musician on TV instead of being at a concert... still enjoyable.
 
Camp Fire Bans are rediculous. There are idiots, but I'm thinking its the 1 in a million idiot who burns down the forest, the other 999,999 fires are caused by lightning. I could be off a little bit. IF campfires were such a problem, it would be weekly news of another campground burning down, but it's not. A couple fires a year in the TINDER dry okanagan and the news and gov't makes it seem like the whole country is burning down. All the bans really do is keep a few authoritative go-getters working, and trampling on what would otherwise be a fun safe weekend.

Next we should be hearing of all our water shortages in BC....3 days of sun to 2012 but I'm sure we are running out according to the gov't calenders....
 
tortuga said:
Easy Trigger,
It's for the back yard.
I won't camp without a real fire either.
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This one gets me as well. In the 'city of gardens' We only can get rid our garden waste by hauling it in to a facility that you or may not have to pay at that are only open on certain days.. long gone are the fast handy and efficient burn barrels. I can see with all the high density housing now sort of the reason but plz no backyard fires no fires on beaches. The last one being esq lagoon being closed down ( I heard you might be able to apply for a one night permit not sure if its true). grrr

I think your stats may be bit off yes most fires are started by lighting and im sure there would be alot more started by campfires if there was no ban on. You dont have to be a drunk idiot to start a fire by accident in the dry season. Ive seen a few 'campers' with propane fires out in the bush when your aloud to burn. I think its more to do with people being lazy. Its abit of work to get outside a camp ground enough to get good wood. To each there own. I like that part its part of camping. All three times they have been older americans. one with satellite so they wouldnt miss nascar.
 
Finished Business said:
I'm thinking its the 1 in a million idiot who burns down the forest, the other 999,999 fires are caused by lightning. I could be off a little bit. ....
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lol - yeah, you're off by quite a bit:
http://www41.statcan.gc.ca/2006/1664/htm/ceb1664_003_6-eng.htm

Fires cost this province $millions and lives. Anyone watching the Colorado situation right now? What caused that devastation?
I have fought fires and I will ALWAYS abide by campfire bans - ridiculous or not.
 
I have to side with Foxsea on this one. Before I retired I dealt with hundreds of drunken morons in all types of situations. Combine alcohol with a pea sized brain and **** happens. I live on five acres and I know just how dry the bush can get. Cut a bough off a cedar tree and throw it on the fire and watch it burn like gasoline. The more alcohol some people drink the bigger the fire has to get. I will side on the side of safety over irresponsibility.
 
We always have a "real fire" when ever possible when we camp. Sometimes though it is nice to have the propane firepit, as there may be a fire ban, or it is late and dark when you make camp. Also if it is wet and rainy, it is nice to sit under the awning and still have a fire where you are dry. I have had the "FIREMASTER" unit for nearly 10 years now and it has been flawless. Works best when wide open, but can be turned down low with either the supplied valve or the one on the tank. I estimated around 16 hours of burn time on high heat with a 20 lb tank. Real fires are without a doubt the way to camp, but it is nice to have an option.
 
I googled firemaster and a bbq came up.
Geting back to the basics who's happy with thiers and where did you buy it.
Still looking.
 
tortuga said:
Would you recommend it?
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I would recommend it based on my own personal preferences. I bought mine mainly that I could have fire under the RV awning if it was raining.
They do give off heat, but nothing like a real fire (especially if windy). It is also great if there is a fire ban. You always have an actual fire no matter what the weather or circumstance. Without a fire, it's not camping. I've spent many a rainy night having drinks under the awning with the chairs around the propane fire pit. All depends on what you want it for and what you expect it to do. I always bring it along weather I plan on using it or not. It's a nice option.
 
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