Head to head
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 vs Ranger 2.0 (2026)
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 vs Ranger 2.0 compared: size, weight, heat, and which smokeless pit you should buy.
#1 in our rankings · Best overall
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand
Best for: Most patios and backyards, and anyone who wants a proper wood fire without sitting in a cloud of smoke.
#2 in our rankings · Best for camping
Solo Stove Ranger 2.0
Best for: Campers, small patios, and anyone who wants a smokeless fire that fits in a car boot and carries in one hand.
Our recommendation
Buy the Bonfire 2.0 if your fire stays on the patio and your group is four to six people: the 19.5 inch firebox takes standard logs and throws real heat. Buy the Ranger 2.0 if the pit travels: at 15 lb with a carry case, it is the only one of the two that fits a camping trip. Both burn with the same double-wall smokeless design, so the choice is size and portability, not smoke.
Size and who it serves
The Bonfire is 19.5 inches across and seats four to six people, while the Ranger is 12.5 inches across and seats two to four. The Bonfire takes standard firewood as it comes; the Ranger needs logs cut down to fit. For a family patio, the Bonfire is the right size. For a couple camping, the Ranger is the right size.
Weight and portability
The Ranger weighs 15 lb and comes with a carry case, so one person can carry it to a campsite or a beach. The Bonfire weighs 21.75 lb with its stand, which two people can move around a patio but nobody wants to carry far. If the pit leaves the garden, the Ranger wins. If it stays put, the weight does not matter.
What they share
Both use the same double-wall airflow, both are 304 stainless steel, both burn wood, and both have a removable ash pan and base plate for clean-up. The burn quality is the same once hot: low smoke, a tall flame, and a hot fire. The difference is the size of the fire, not the quality of it.
Choose Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand if…
- Your group is four to six people
- The pit stays on the patio
- You burn standard firewood and do not want to cut it down
Choose Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 if…
- You camp, travel, or carry the pit
- Your group is two to four people
- You want the lightest smokeless pit Solo Stove makes
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand | Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Premium | Mid-range |
| Diameter | 19.5 inches | 12.5 inches |
| Height | 16.75 inches with stand | 12.5 inches |
| Weight | 21.75 lb | 15 lb |
| Material | 304 stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Fuel | Wood | Wood |
| Best for | Most patios and backyards, and anyone who wants a proper wood fire without sitting in a cloud of smoke. | Campers, small patios, and anyone who wants a smokeless fire that fits in a car boot and carries in one hand. |
| Skip if | You need instant light with no firewood, or you want a pit that stays put as a permanent garden feature. | You host more than four people, or you burn standard logs and do not want to cut them down to size. |
Strengths and limitations
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand
Strengths
- The double-wall design feeds hot air over the fire, so once it is burning well the smoke is far lower than a normal open pit.
- The removable base plate and ash pan make clean-up a lift-and-tip job instead of turning the whole pit upside down.
- At 19.5 inches across it takes standard firewood and seats four to six people, which covers most patios without dominating them.
Limitations
- It still needs dry wood and a few minutes of smoky start-up before the secondary burn kicks in.
- The steel body gets very hot and stays hot long after the flames die, so it needs a safe cool-down spot.
- A pellet adapter and a heat deflector are sold separately, which adds cost if you want either.
Solo Stove Ranger 2.0
Strengths
- At 15 lb with a carry case included, it is the easiest pit here to take to a campsite, a beach, or a friend's garden.
- The same double-wall airflow as its bigger brothers keeps the smoke low once the fire is established.
- The removable ash pan and base plate make campsite clean-up quick, with no tipping the whole pit over.
Limitations
- The firebox is small, so standard firewood usually needs cutting down before it fits.
- It seats two to four people at most, and the heat radius is modest next to the Bonfire and Yukon.
- The stand is sold separately on this listing, so buyers who want one should check the box contents before ordering.
How they fit the wider field
- Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand: ranked #1 (Best overall) in The Best Fire Pits. Read the full Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand review.
- Solo Stove Ranger 2.0: ranked #2 (Best for camping) in The Best Fire Pits.
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Questions, answered
Do they burn the same way?
Yes. Both use the same double-wall design, so both burn clean once hot and both smoke during start-up. The Bonfire makes a bigger fire with more heat, but the quality of the burn is the same.
Can the Ranger heat a patio?
It can warm two to four people sitting close, but its heat radius is modest. For a normal patio gathering, the Bonfire is the better buy. The Ranger earns its place by travelling, not by heating a crowd.
Which one is easier to clean?
Both have a removable ash pan and base plate, so both clean up the same way. The Ranger holds less ash, so its pan empties faster, but the job is the same lift-and-tip routine on both pits.