Head to head
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 vs Yukon 2.0 (2026)
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 vs Yukon 2.0 compared: heat, size, weight, wood use, and which pit fits your group.
#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.
#3 in our rankings · Best for large groups
Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 with Stand
Best for: Large backyards, big gatherings, and anyone who wants the fire to be the centrepiece of the evening.
Our recommendation
Buy the Bonfire 2.0 if your group is four to six people and the pit lives on a normal patio: it is lighter, cheaper to feed, and easier to place. Buy the Yukon 2.0 if you host six or more people and want the fire to be the centrepiece: the 27 inch firebox takes full-size logs and throws the most heat. Both burn clean once hot, so the choice is group size against weight and wood use.
Heat and group size
The Yukon holds a much larger fire and warms a wider circle, so six to eight people sit comfortably. The Bonfire warms four to six well, and a larger group ends up shuffling closer. If your evenings regularly pass six people, the Yukon earns its size. If they do not, the Bonfire is enough.
Weight and placement
The Bonfire weighs 21.75 lb with its stand and two people can move it. The Yukon weighs 43.9 lb and is a permanent fixture once placed. The Bonfire can be shifted around a patio or taken to a friend's garden; the Yukon stays where you put it for the season.
Wood use and cost
The Yukon burns through wood noticeably faster than the Bonfire, so a big evening needs a big pile, and the wood budget is part of the purchase. The Bonfire sips wood by comparison. Over a season of regular fires, the difference in wood cost is real, and it is worth factoring in before choosing the bigger pit.
Choose Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand if…
- Your group is four to six people
- You want to move the pit sometimes
- You want to keep the wood bill down
Choose Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 with Stand if…
- You host six or more people regularly
- You want the fire to be the centrepiece
- You burn full-size logs and want the most heat
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand | Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 with Stand |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
| Diameter | 19.5 inches | 27 inches |
| Height | 16.75 inches with stand | 19.8 inches with stand |
| Weight | 21.75 lb | 43.9 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. | Large backyards, big gatherings, and anyone who wants the fire to be the centrepiece of the evening. |
| Skip if | You need instant light with no firewood, or you want a pit that stays put as a permanent garden feature. | You need to carry the pit anywhere, or your patio is small enough that a 27 inch pit would crowd it. |
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 Yukon 2.0 with Stand
Strengths
- The 27 inch firebox takes full-size logs and throws the most heat of any wood pit in this list.
- The double-wall burn keeps the smoke low even at this size, which matters when a dozen people sit around it.
- The removable ash pan and the included stand make a big pit far easier to clean and to place on a patio.
Limitations
- At 43.9 lb it is a two-person lift, and it stays where you put it for the season.
- It burns through wood noticeably faster than the Bonfire, so a big night needs a big wood pile.
- The size and the cost only make sense for large groups, and it is overkill for a couple on a small patio.
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 Yukon 2.0 with Stand: ranked #3 (Best for large groups) in The Best Fire Pits. Read the full Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 with Stand review.
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Made your call?
Questions, answered
Is the Yukon worth it over the Bonfire?
For large groups, yes: the heat and the log size make a real difference when six or more people sit around it. For a normal family patio, no: the Bonfire gives the same smokeless burn for less money, less weight, and less wood.
Do they use the same stand?
No. Each pit has its own stand sized to its diameter, and the stands are not interchangeable. This listing of the Bonfire and the Yukon both include their own stand, so check the box contents if you buy a different listing.
Which one smokes less?
Both burn clean once hot, and neither is smoke-free during start-up. The Yukon makes a bigger fire, so a badly built Yukon fire makes more smoke than a badly built Bonfire fire, but with dry wood and a proper build, both are low smoke.