We're thinking about getting a Solo Stove for backyard enjoyment and to safely burn up the branches/wood we've collected from yard work - are they as great as they seem?
We were looking at those but ended up going with a Tiki fire pit and really like it. It’s a similar concept but we preferred the look and it can burn wood or pellets. The one part that was a disappointment was a screen they sold separately - the fit is a bit off and the paint peeled! It looks like they might be coming out with a new screen, probably based on the negative feedback.
We chose a gas fireplace but my Solo Stove friends LOVE it, and its great for roasting marshmallows. My friend says its getting a lot of use during Covid for sure.
We have friends with a solo stove, and they love it. We've been over for several socially-distant gatherings around the solo, and it is amazingly easy to start and mostly smoke-free.
Thanks to everyone who shared their experience! We did end up getting a Solo Stove and are happy with it! After having it for a week, we purchased the add-on weatherproof cover, as we realized it wasn't something we wanted to be moving in/out of the garage, much easier to just leave it covered up on the patio.