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Outland Firebowl 883 Mega Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit with UV and Weather Resistant Durable Cover 24 Inch Diameter 58 000 BTU

Last Updated: June 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
497
Old Reviews
218
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 260 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Heating
 45
puts, flame, amount of heat, lot of heat, cool
+93%
-7%
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" ...  The size is perfect for 6-8 people to gather around and it puts off good heat.  ...  "
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" ...  Puts out the heat. ... Puts heat out  ...  "
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" ...  Puts out perfect heat.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of flame and some nice heat from it too.  ...  "
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" ...  Does give off some heat so it will be great for cool nights too.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a great size, gives off great heat, and was perfect for what we needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Gives off great heat.  ...  "
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" ...  Gives off great heat.  ...  "
For Travel
 42
trip, fire, fires, patio, rv
+100%
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" ...  We use this fire pit camping and on our back patio. ... Feels like we're camping right at home.  ...  "
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" ...  We will continue to bring this every camping trip and might use it at home because I love not smelling like smoke after a fire.  ...  "
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" ...  We use it at home on the back porch at the house and take it with us camping.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect addition to my RV camping gear. ... I just returned from a nice camping trip to several national parks and was very happy to use this fire pit to enjoy evenings with my fellow campers circled around it for warmth and ambience.  ...  "
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" ...  I take this camping with me as well as use out in my patio area.  ...  "
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" ...  It seems that we have campfire bans earlier each year here in Washington Cascades so next summer I plan to carry it in my front hitch rack on my motorhome during the fire bans.  ...  "
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" ...  We just took this camping and it was great.  ...  "
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" ...  A MUST HAVE for RV traveling!!!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 31
easy to use, set, heat, easy to move, puts
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Portable and easy to use!  ...  "
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" ...  Lights up easy.  ...  "
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" ...  lite and easy to move.  ...  "
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" ...  Easily portable, not heavy, instructions are clear and easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to move around!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy control dial allows to turn up or down the flame to adjust the heat.  ...  "
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" ...  Not too heavy and easy to move around.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to unbox and set up.  ...  "
Capacity
 23
camping, deck, backyard, rv, porch
+100%
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" ...  We use this in our screen room on rainy nights and love it.  ...  "
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" ...  We created a backyard area for friends and family to hang around during the evenings.  ...  "
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" ...  Portable enough to use in the back yard too.  ...  "
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" ...  We also use it on our patio during cool evenings.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a huge hit for our patio.  ...  "
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" ...  You can put bricks around it to make it a permanent part of your backyard.  ...  "
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" ...  I take this camping with me as well as use out in my patio area.  ...  "
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" ...  It's large enough to keep a group of people warm but small enough to take camping with us.  ...  "
Size
 22
size, weight, sit around, pit, perfect size
+95%
-5%
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" ...  I read the size but it seemed even bigger!  ...  "
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" ...  But it's fun, and portable.  ...  "
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" ...  It is large enough for 5 people to sit around.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth purchasing - perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  Love our fire pit, perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  The size is right for camping, not to big and easy to pack and go.  ...  "
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" ...  Best portable fire pit I’ve owned  ...  "
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" ...  Portable and easy to use!  ...  "
Build Quality
 19
wood, rocks, pit, metal cover, rain
+84%
-16%
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" ...  We’ve used it three times and it’s easy to put up, has a cover.  ...  "
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" ...  The Rubbermaid cover also allows you to rest drinks on it as it’s a stable platform.  ...  "
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" ...  Great really warm and didn't melt the roof plastic!  ...  "
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" ...  However as with products like this time will tell how long it will last before breaking down.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality of materials seem to be very good.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a nice cover that is tight enough to secure it in the rain.  ...  "
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" ...  We love it so much easier than wood!  ...  "
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" ...  Construction is good  ...  "
Price
 13
worth the money, well worth, worth, deal, money
+100%
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" ...  Worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Uhh, ya this is worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  High quality, no assembly required, well worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Would be nice to have push button ignite, but can't beat this for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a GREAT deal for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  I searched several sites and could not find one in my price range that was as big as the Outland Firebowl, we are very happy with the product and the ease of use.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s not often, I feel I got my money’s worth, but this firebowl was well worth it!  ...  "
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" ...  Spendy but worth the money!  ...  "
Design
 11
nice, love, look, ton, pleasing
+100%
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" ...  Next I may add an igniter so I don’t need Matches.  ...  "
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" ...  Pleasing to the eye.  ...  "
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" ...  sure this will LOOK nice .  ...  "
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" ...  Looks like it will last for decades.  ...  "
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" ...  Get a ton of compliments on it.  ...  "
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" ...  It works perfectly and looks really nice.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks real and no smoke!  ...  "
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" ...  It was the perfect addition and it looks like no more wood logs for us!  ...  "
Storage
 9
propane, gallon, tank, rubbermaid, propane tank
+67%
-33%
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" ...  medium and large plus an extra bag for spare.  ...  "
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" ...  Totally liked the convenience and not having to haul wood taking up valuable space.  ...  "
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" ...  So glad I went this route over a traditional fire tray.  ...  "
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" ...  Got it, it's already pretty much put together save for the rocks you put into it, which were in 3 bags IIRC.  ...  "
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" ...  , with a damaged foot and missing a bag of rocks.  ...  "
Marketplace
 8
shipped, received, item, fast, amazon
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Thank you for the fast shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KD0U16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Go8eCbDAC80H2  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Received it on time.  ...  "
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" ...  it is exactly as described  ...  "
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" ...  This item was shipped fast!  ...  "
Cooling
 8
nights, cool, warm, us, outside
+88%
-13%
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" ...  We really enjoyed this on new years eve when it was cold outside.  ...  "
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" ...  We also use it on our patio during cool evenings.  ...  "
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" ...  Does give enough heat to keep you warm on cool nights.  ...  "
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" ...  It gives off a lot of heat and will be perfect for the cool fall nights coming up.  ...  "
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" ...  It cools down pretty fast so you can cover it before retiring for the evening.  ...  "
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" ...  awesome for outside on a cold CO night!  ...  "
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" ...  We live in the SF Bay Area so our winters nights can be pretty cold and this firebowl kept us warm!  ...  "
Food Items
 8
cook, roast, hot, flame, enough
+100%
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" ...  It puts out a big enough flame that would let you easily cook or roast marshmallows, but I choose not to only because I want to keep it clean.  ...  "
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" ...  this is very heavy (good thing), flame is full and soothing warm if chilly out cooks smores great.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy set up and fired it up tonight for Christmas Eve while having dinner sitting next to it.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been a great help, and we have even cooked on it with our cast iron pan.  ...  "
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" ...  Another bonus is that you can fire it up to cook on immediately. ... We bought an oven rack to place over the top so we can cook with it.  ...  "
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" ...  i love not smelling like smoke and being able to transport the bowl wherever you need it .  ...  "
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" ...  Actually hot enough to roast marshmallows :-)  ...  "
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" ...  I was surprised with how much larger this bowl is than the standard pit.  ...  "
For Kids
 7
kids, usually, son, sitting, kids love
+100%
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" ...  Kids love going out and sitting on the deck by it.  ...  "
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" ...  Gave it to our son and he loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  We enjoy ours so much we ordered a second one for our son.  ...  "
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" ...  My kids roasted hotdogs and smore's on it and they turned out great.  ...  "
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" ...  The kids love it.  ...  "
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" ...  We have a child and usually tired by the end of the night so this gives us the convenience of turning it on for a quick fire and turning it off to go to bed!  ...  "
Delivery
 7
time, shipped, received, item, fast
+100%
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" ...  Received it on time.  ...  "
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" ...  This item was shipped fast!  ...  "
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" ...  It was ready to go out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Boxed/packaged well.  ...  "
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" ...  It came preassembled.  ...  "
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" ...  Outland took care of the issue immediately and all was right in two days.  ...  "
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" ...  Ordered it Wednesday, arrived Friday, took it to our property and used it all weekend.  ...  "
Setup
 6
simple, set up easy, set, flame, easy to set
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It came packed very well, all the parts were there and was very easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to unbox and set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Right off the bat, I hooked up the conversion kit which was easy to install, tested for leaks using soapy water and fired it up.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 5
year, use, last, couple, yet
+80%
-20%
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" ...  We have looked all over last year and could not find one so this year i said we are going to get one.  ...  "
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" ...  Would last way longer on average use.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this a couple months ago and have yet to really use it because it has been 100 degrees and no need yet. ... Outland took care of the issue immediately and all was right in two days. ... I do not expect it to any issues with rusting for at least 4-5 years and at around thirty buck a year for the fireside chats, it's worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had my fire pit for a couple years.  ...  "
Cleaning
 5
propane, worry, smoke, rocks, mess
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Nice clean flame without having to drag firewood all over or go hunt for it out in the woods.  ...  "
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" ...  I did read that the propane will turn the glass black unless you add propane air filter valve, or switch to natural gas.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well, no mess!  ...  "
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" ...  It puts out good heat and propane burns clean, so you don't have to worry about sitting in smoke all weekend.  ...  "
Comfort
 5
high, setting, fall
+80%
-20%
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" ...  On the high setting, it puts out a lot of heat, but we usually have it on a medium setting more for aesthetics than comfort.  ...  "
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" ...  It sits 5 very comfortably sitting or standing.  ...  "
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" ...  love this - beats the heck out of burning wood  ...  "
Returns
 4
like
-100%
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" ...  Had to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  We would like to return it for a new one that is not bent.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately,I will have to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Returning mine never to purchase another Outland product again.  ...  "
Product As Described
 4
exactly, advertised
+50%
-50%
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" ...  If only it put out as much fire as in the picture  ...  "
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" ...  The flame is falsely depicted in the photo.  ...  "
For Fun
 3
portable
+100%
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" ...  fun to have people over!  ...  "
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" ...  But it's fun, and portable.  ...  "
As Gift
 3
purchased, birthday, another
+100%
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" ...  I purchased this for my wife for a birthday gift.  ...  "
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" ...  We have had this for a year and just bought another for a gift.  ...  "
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" ...  gift to my parents, they love it  ...  "
Fit
 3
table, rain, fire glass, decorative, aluminum
+100%
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" ...  We love that this one has these nice thick angled legs instead of just a ring bottom like so many others have.  ...  "
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" ...  An absolute snap to put together.  ...  "
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" ...  Very durable and holds up well to weather when covered.  ...  "

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