The ogawa COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO is a fire pit released on October 10, 2026. JPY 25,300 incl. tax, about 3kg. It's about 1/4 the weight of the previous COOKING FIRE PIT (about 12.5kg, JPY 38,500).
The Gear Nerd's Pick
When you spend more than half the year camping, a fire pit is something you carry from the car every time you set up. So before cooking area, I look at the weight I'm loading and how thick it packs. Packed, it's about 4cm thick: the steel plates fold flat as they are. My verdict is that it shrinks a heavy steel stand down to a size that fits in solo or duo gear.
Key points
- About 3kg, JPY 25,300 incl. tax. Against the previous model's about 12.5kg and JPY 38,500, the weight is about 24% and the price about 66%
- In use 32×17.3×22.8cm high. With a 32cm long side, 35cm firewood is 3cm too long, so plan to cut it or choose shorter wood
- About JPY 8.4 per gram. Higher than the previous model's about JPY 3.1; the downsizing is reflected in the price
In this article (7 sections)
When was the COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO released? What's the price?
The ogawa COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO is a fire pit released on Oct 10, 2026, Japan's "Tent Day". It's JPY 25,300 incl. tax, made of steel, and comes with a jute storage bag.
It's the previous COOKING FIRE PIT scaled down for solo and duo use, with the lodge logo on the side. The top plate keeps ogawa's original shape, just smaller.
How I judged it
The first thing I looked at was weight. The previous model is about 12.5kg; the SOLO body is about 3kg. That's about 24% (3÷12.5), matching ogawa's "about 1/4". Steel stands are expected to be heavy, so this is the biggest change.
Price is where I hesitated. JPY 25,300 is about 66% of the previous model's JPY 38,500. But per gram, the SOLO is about JPY 8.4 (25,300÷3,000) and the previous model about JPY 3.1 (38,500÷12,500), so the smaller one costs more. I still recommend it because packed at about 32×17.3×4cm, it slides right into solo gear. I read it as paying for an easy-to-carry shape, not for lightness.
vs the previous model and lightweight fire pits
| Model | In use | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ogawa COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO | 32×17.3×22.8cm | About 3kg | JPY 25,300 |
| ogawa COOKING FIRE PIT | 50×37×32cm | About 12.5kg | JPY 38,500 |
| Belmont TABI | 36cm long side | About 478g | JPY 13,200 |
By floor area, the SOLO is about 554cm² (32×17.3) and the previous model 1,850cm² (50×37), about 30%. The area shrank less than the weight's 24%, so for its smaller size it keeps a good share of fire bed.
For lightness alone, the Belmont TABI wins by a mile at about 478g. The SOLO is for people who want a steel stand with a top plate, planning to put pots and kettles on as well as the fire. For a low stand close to the ground, the UNIFLAME Fire Rail is another option.
Do you need to cut firewood? Things to watch
The long side is 32cm, so 35cm firewood is 3cm too long. Plan to cut your wood or choose shorter pieces.
Steel holds heat after a fire. Follow the maker's and campsite's precautions: don't touch it until the fire is out and it has cooled, and use a fire sheet so you don't damage the ground or grass.
Pairing it with the GOTOKU FIRE PIT
The GOTOKU FIRE PIT released the same day (JPY 6,600 incl. tax, about 600g) is a stainless pot stand for alcohol stoves or solid fuel. It measures 15×9.5×12.3cm high, just the right size for an enamel pot, and comes with a mosquito coil attachment.
Together with the fire pit, that's about 3.6kg (3+0.6) and JPY 31,900 (25,300+6,600). It's a combo for people who like to use different fires for different jobs, and either one works on its own.
Who is it for?
It suits solo campers and pairs who gather around a fire. It's new on Oct 10, and the previous model's 12.5kg is down to about 3kg: a weight you'll actually want to take along.
If you want to keep your gear under 1kg, the TABI is another choice. If you want to burn 35cm firewood without splitting it, or have a family of four around a big fire, the previous model's 50×37cm gives you more room.
FAQ
When was the COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO released?
It went on sale on Oct 10, 2026. The price is JPY 25,300 incl. tax.
How does the COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO differ from the previous model?
Size and weight. The previous model is about 12.5kg and 50×37cm; the SOLO is about 3kg and 32×17.3cm, about 1/4 of the weight. The prices are JPY 38,500 and JPY 25,300.
What are the COOKING FIRE PIT SOLO's weight and size?
The fire pit is about 3kg and the storage bag about 0.6kg. In use it's 32×17.3×22.8cm high; packed, about 32×17.3×4cm.
