It’s getting to be that time of year again!

I’ve gone back and completely updated it, now that we finally have our own Breeo Fire Pit.

A back yard with a wood burning fire pit just sounds so nice, doesn’t it?

Something about the idea of gathering the family around an outdoor traditional campfire setting with an open flame (without the actual camping trip) is so appealing to me!

Portable Fire Pit Options

Last fall, we went ahead and bought a cast aluminum Chiminea, after seeing a similar one in action at a friend’s house.

The Chiminiea is a great option.

It looks great and burns nicely, although not exactly a roaring fire.

With it’s unique design (unlike iron or clay) it doesn’t rust or crack and it’s relatively light weight and easy to move.

The fire burns very efficiently, and all the smoke goes up and out the top.

This option was fun for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs, and I did appreciate the small size and the fact it produced very little smoke.

However, it doesn’t offer a whole lot of significant heat (if you’re sitting around it) and the small fire is only visible through the door in the front.

So went on a quest for the best fire pits and we did a bit more research this time…

We knew we didn’t want to build something complicated.

Something which would require putting in a new gas line.

Gas fire pits are great, however, this was too much of a commitment for us.

Our Outdoor Fire Pit: What We Ultimately Chose

We decided on this Breoo wood burning, smokeless, metal fire pit (seen above and below.)

This is our top pick after a lot of extensive research.

Innovative Design

As far as easy assembly, it set up in 2 minutes, creates beautiful smokeless fires (after about 20 min to warm up), and at only 24 inches in diameter (the perfect size for our needs) produces a much more comfortable heated seating area than any gas pits we’ve seen.

Compared to a lot of the other options we considered for outdoor use, having less smoke was a big selling point for me!

But this still has all the ambiance of a traditional fire pit, (with minimal smoke) which I love.

It even allows for easy transportation (something we don’t need, but I could see how others might) with an included weather-resistant cover carrying case.

Thanks to it’s advanced airflow design, stainless steel construction and smart compact size, this has a very efficient burn.

The build is high quality.

It has a removable ash pan which makes for easy clean-up.

And, I appreciate that these are made in the USA, a personal preference..

I also love the ease of use with this model.

For example, you can use these easy to find wood pellets, and still yield less ash than most other options.

For the full smokeless fire pit experience, I think we might also opt for a fire poker and some cooking accessories.

As far as smokeless firepits go, I really think this is the best fire pit for you money.

We also love the Breeo X series smokeless fire pit.

If we buy another one, it will probably be this one.

Breeo Fire pits burn at a high temperatures, and this may cause a few sparks.

So, I also recommend you get a heat shield, or spark screen for the top of the fire pit.

Now that we finally have a good fire pit with real wood chips for the heat source, we need to figure out the seating area for this outdoor space.

I love the idea of a small group of friends or family gathered around our little backyard bonfire.

So, we just ordered four of these resin Adirondack chairs in all white, perfect for outdoor gatherings.

Hoping to get them soon.

I think they’ll work out perfectly for our outdoor living needs.

The best part is down the line, we can have something more substantial built (like a brick or stone fire pit example) and put the Breeo inside it.

Be sure to scroll through to the bottom for some other budget friendly fire pits.

If you’re looking for even more design and home decor ideas, why not consider joining our fun and VERY helpful Facebook group?

In this group – members share their own photos with specific design questions and tricky dilemmas from their homes and spaces.

We all chime in with our best advice!

In addition, we also spill our best sources and tips – it’s SO great for sourcing hard to find items and pieces.

Plus everyone is ALWAYS kind and respectful.

Lastly, to help you even further with your home projects, download my FREE DESIGN CHEAT SHEET, it’s loaded with all sorts of quick tips and handy measurements.

Sign up below grab that, because it’ll be super helpful!

SHOP THE BEST SMOKELESS FIRE PITS HERE: