12 Fire Pits Compared by Weight, from Light Solo to Family478g to 5.9kg, 3 Picks

For a light solo fire pit, Belmont's TABI (about 478g as a set); for a family that also cooks, Uniflame's Fire Grill (about 2.7kg, about 20kg distributed load capacity); and if you want to put logs on without cutting, Uniflame's Maki Grill II Large (about 68cm wide). I chose among 12, converting to weight, the gap against log length and price per gram.

Fire pit weight differs by 2x at the same size

Uniflame's Fire Grill is about 43 × 43cm and about 2.7kg. Snow Peak's Takibi Fire Pit L is 45.5 × 45.5cm and 5.5kg. The size differs by only 2.5cm, yet the weight differs by 2.8kg (5.5 − 2.7).

Fire pit weight is decided not by size but by plate thickness and shape. So I lined up the official numbers for 12 pits and recalculated whether logs fit, weight and price.

How I chose

The first thing I did was subtract the log length from the pit's long side. The log standards on Hokkaido's official site are 30cm and 35cm. Subtracting the longer 35cm, I split the pits into those where logs fit uncut and those that assume cutting.

Next I looked at weight by whether you carry it on foot or by car. If you put a pot on it, only pits with an official load capacity. Last I decided by price per gram.

Quick table of 12 fire pits: weight, and clearance with a 35cm log

Scroll the table sideways →

Six pits had 5cm or more of clearance with a 35cm log. The three for solo do not fit within the width, so they assume you cut logs or buy shorter ones.

Load capacity, packed size and price per gram

For price per gram, the Fire Grill's JPY 2.93 is the lowest and the TABI's JPY 27.62 the highest. That is about 9.4x, with a price put on lightness itself. Snow Peak's plate is 1.5mm thick, which is where the 2.8kg gap at the top comes from.

Light solo fire pit: my pick is the Belmont TABI

About 478g as a whole set, with a packed thickness of 1.5cm. It is first among the 12 in both weight and thinness, and its long side is still more than 6cm wider than the other three for solo.

This part is a weak point: the clearance with a 35cm log is only 1cm, and it assumes you use it with the side plates removed. It is a unit for people who carry on foot or by bicycle.

Among new products, the ogawa COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO (JPY 25,300 incl. tax), released on Oct 10, 2026, got lighter, from about 12.5kg in the old model to about 3kg. It is a fire pit you can cook on, brought down to a weight one person can carry.

For solo trips by car, the Fire Disc Solo. It is about 900g with the grill, 422g more than the TABI, at less than half the price.

A family that also cooks: my pick is the Uniflame Fire Grill

The deciding point is JPY 2.93 per gram. It comes with a grill, the load capacity for putting a pot on is clear, and the division came out the lowest of the 12. The weight is about half of Snow Peak's L, which is about the same size.

Watch the packed thickness of 7cm, about 2.2 times the L's. It does not fold flat. For families who both grill and make hot pot, this settles it.

If grilling is the main use, compare grate area in the BBQ grill ranking.

If a Dutch oven is the star, the Fire Disc: A load capacity of about 30kg is the largest of the 12, and it supports the company's own 8 to 12 inch Dutch ovens. It is 1.1kg lighter than the Fire Grill. It does not reach the Fire Grill on price per gram, but for people who put heavy pots on it, this is the one.

Captain Stag's Hexa: 12.5cm of clearance with a 35cm log, and the second-lowest price per gram of the 12. It suits people who mainly grill and want to put logs on as is. For heavy pots, choose the Fire Grill with its distributed load capacity of about 20kg. For a campfire close to the ground, there is also the new Uniflame Fire Rail, about 10cm high.

Logs without cutting: my pick is the Uniflame Maki Grill II Large

It is about 68cm wide, so even with a 40cm log there is 28cm to spare. With that much room, you can push the logs to one side and still have a pot's width left. It is an escape that pits with a width about the same as the log do not have.

Watch the weight and packed size: it is the heaviest of the 12, with a long side of 65cm. I recommend it to people who can measure the width of their car trunk first.

Snow Peak's L: Among S, M and L, it is the only size that is not picky about logs. It keeps the plate thickness of 1.5mm, and the packed thickness fits in 3.2cm. The weight of 5.5kg is a mixed point, about 3.1 times the S. It suits people who carry one long-term pit by car.

Open fires, the ground, and handling fire

The ground under the pit gets hot too. LOGOS writes to use it where scorching is acceptable, since it may scorch lawn or a wooden deck. For protecting your hands as you move logs near the fire, I compare length and material in the campfire glove ranking.

What the Forestry Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency list is not leaving the fire and putting it out completely. Do not use fire on dry or windy days, and have water ready for putting it out.

Who is it for?

It suits people who take their own fire pit and want to choose with log length and cooking in mind. For solo on foot, the TABI (about 478g); for a family that also cooks, the Fire Grill; and if you want to put logs on uncut, the Maki Grill II Large.

If you camp once or twice a year at a campsite that lends fire pits, borrowing one to try first is also an option. If you only watch the fire, you can choose by weight and width alone.

FAQ

Gear in this article

Ads & images: Rakuten Ichiba

Uniflame Fire GrillBelmont TABI fire pitColeman Fire DiscCaptain Stag Hexa Stainless Fire GrillUniflame Maki Grill II LargeSnow Peak Takibi Fire Pit L

Read next

Sabbatical RYNEL-2 reviewCAMP GEAR NOTETents by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProduct in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Sabbatical RYNEL-2Sabbatical RYNEL-2 reviewRelease date, price and how it differs from RYNEL-1. The Sabbatical RYNEL-2 is my pick of 2-person tents for people who camp by train or bus or have a walk to the site. Released Apr 3, 2026, JPY 51,700 incl. tax, total weight 1,630g. It is 170g heavier than RYNEL-1.Solo camping / Oct 18, 2026

Snow Peak Noga Chair reviewCAMP GEAR NOTETables & chairs by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): Snow Peak Noga Chair LV-510 / Helinox Chair One / Snow Peak Noga Table LV-500Snow Peak Noga Chair review1.4kg, JPY 22,000, and how it differs from the Chair One. The Snow Peak Noga Chair is my pick for people who drive to camp and sit for hours by the fire or after dinner. Released Aug 13, 2026, JPY 22,000 incl. tax, 1.4kg. I also compare its weight and packed size with the Chair One it is based on.Solo camping / Oct 18, 2026

SOTO Kacom Base Stand reviewCAMP GEAR NOTEGas stoves by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProduct in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): SOTO Kacom Base Stand ST-3110SOTO Kacom Base Stand reviewRelease date, and double the ST-310's load capacity. The SOTO Kacom Base Stand is my pick for people who want to use heavy pots on an ST-310 or ST-340. Released May 1, 2026, JPY 4,400 incl. tax. It raises the ST-310's 5kg load capacity to 10kg and also reduces heat to the table.Solo camping / Oct 18, 2026

SOTO UKU Spoon reviewCAMP GEAR NOTETableware by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): SOTO UKU Spoon SOD-5400 / SOTO UKU Spork SOD-5402 / UNIFLAME fan cutlery soloSOTO UKU Spoon reviewRelease date, price and how it differs from the fork and spork. The SOTO UKU Spoon is my pick for people who worry about the tip getting dirty every time they set it down on an outdoor table. Released Jul 17, 2026, JPY 1,485 incl. tax, 23g. The tip lifts off the table when you set it down; I also compare the fork and spork.Solo camping / Oct 18, 2026

How CB and OD canisters differ, and why the flame weakens in winterCAMP GEAR NOTEGas burners by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts in the image (Rakuten Ichiba): SOTO Regulator Stove ST-310 / SOTO CB TOUGH 220 ST-712 / Iwatani Junior Compact Burner CB-JCB / SOTO WindMaster SOD-310How CB and OD canisters differ, and why the flame weakens in winterThe dividing line is 10°C, and 1g of gas costs JPY 2.11–3.72. The difference between CB and OD canisters is the gas inside and the temperature, not the shape of the can. Choose by a lowest temperature of 10°C. Across the 10 gas canisters I read from official sources, 1g of gas costs JPY 2.11–2.73 for CB and JPY 2.92–3.72 for OD. I also cover why the flame weakens in winter (boiling points: n-butane −0.5°C, propane −42.04°C) and the pick among burners.How to read the numbers · Oct 18, 2026