Wood-Burning Fire Pits: 2 Picks Compared
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A wood-burning fire pit is a fire you feed by hand, and this page compares two of them. The HGD tabletop pit is a small stainless steel unit that weighs 1.7 pounds. The Solo Stove Bonfire bundle is a 19.5-inch pit sold with a stand, lid, shelter and ash pan, which weighs 34 pounds and is rated for four to six people in its title. Both listings name wood as the fuel. The comparison looks at size, group size, what each one includes, and the wood-fire rules from an Albany, New York guide.
Quick answer
- Choose the HGD for a light wood or pellet pit you can carry in a bag, sized at 5.5 inches square and 8 inches tall.
- Choose the Solo Stove bundle for a wider fire ring with a stand, lid, shelter and ash pan, which the title sizes for four to six people. It weighs 34 pounds.
- Neither listing gives a heat output, a fuel-burn figure or a clearance from walls, so the two cannot be compared on heat or distance.
- The bundle’s 34 pounds includes accessories, so the weight does not describe the fire pit alone. The listing does not give the pit’s weight separately.
Side-by-side listing data
The table gives only what each listing states. Where a field is missing, the cell says so.
| Field | HGD Tabletop (ASIN B0D8VP3YNX) | Solo Stove Bonfire bundle (ASIN B0F3ZGF53T) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Wood (specification); wood or pellets (bullet) | Wood (specification) |
| Overall size | 5.5 by 5.5 by 8 inches | 22 deep by 22 wide by 17 high inches |
| Diameter | Not stated | 19.5 inches (title and bullet) |
| Item weight | 1.7 pounds | 34 pounds, including the stand, lid and shelter |
| Material | Stainless steel, silver | Stainless steel, silver; 304 stainless steel per a bullet |
| Included | Carry bag (title); removable ash grate (bullet) | Stand, lid, shelter, removable base plate and ash pan (title and bullets) |
| Group size | Not stated | Four to six people (title) |
| Heat output | Not stated | Not stated |
| Airflow and smoke | Double-wall design with vent holes that reduces smoke (bullet) | 360-degree airflow that the bullet says reduces smoke once the fire is hot |
| Clearance from walls | Not stated | Not stated |
| Listing type | Standard listing | Amazon Exclusive bundle (title); the bullets do not say what the exclusive changes |
Size and group: two wood pits at opposite ends
The two units are not close in scale. The bundle’s listed overall footprint is 22 by 22 inches, and its diameter is 19.5 inches. The HGD is 5.5 inches square and 8 inches tall. The group size in the Solo Stove title is four to six people, while the HGD listing gives no group size. Read that difference as a difference in what each listing is built to hold, not as a rating of either unit.
The HGD’s own use list in the listing names s’mores, camping, patio and picnic use. A small pit suits a short fire with one or two people. The bundle’s stand raises the pit off the ground, and its lid and shelter are listed as included, so it is set up as a stationary fire rather than a carried one.
Footprint and weight, worked out
The base area is length times width. The HGD is 5.5 x 5.5 = 30.25 square inches. The bundle’s overall footprint is 22 x 22 = 484 square inches. Dividing gives 484 divided by 30.25, which is 16.0, so the bundle covers about 16 times the floor of the HGD on the listed sizes.
The diameter ratio is 19.5 divided by 5.5, which is about 3.5. Weight runs much further apart: 34 pounds divided by 1.7 pounds is 20.0. The bundle’s weight includes the stand, lid and shelter, so part of the 20-times difference is accessories rather than the pit itself. The listing does not separate the two.
| Measure | HGD | Solo Stove bundle | Bundle divided by HGD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall footprint (length x width) | 30.25 sq in | 484 sq in | 16.0 |
| Diameter | 5.5 in (square base) | 19.5 in | 3.5 |
| Item weight | 1.7 lb | 34 lb | 20.0 |
| Height | 8 in | 17 in | 2.1 |
What the bundle adds
The listing says the bundle includes a stand that elevates the pit, a lid for covering it after use, a weather-resistant shelter, a removable base plate and an ash pan. The ash pan sits beneath the base plate and collects ash as the wood burns. Once the fire pit has fully cooled, the listing says, lift out the base plate and empty the pan. That cooling step is the important one, and the Albany guide makes the same point about leaving ashes until they are cool.
The HGD includes a removable ash grate, and its listing describes that as making cleanup easy. Both units therefore handle ash after the fire, but the bundle’s ash pan sits under the base plate and needs the base plate lifted out first. Check that you can handle that step once the pit has cooled.
Wood fire safety for both units
The Albany, New York Department of Fire and Emergency Services guide on outdoor fire pits sets practical rules for any wood fire. It advises building the pit at least 10 feet from homes, fences and trees. It advises keeping children and pets at least 3 feet from the fire, and warns against soft woods such as pine and cedar because they can pop and throw sparks. It says not to start a fire with gasoline or lighter fluid, and to keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose or bucket of sand close by. It also says to leave the fire area only when the ashes are cool to the touch, and to avoid lighting a fire on windy days.
The bundle’s bullet says its 360-degree airflow reduces smoke once the fire is hot, and the HGD’s bullet describes its double-wall design as reducing smoke. Both are the listings’ design claims. No wood fire is smoke-free, so neither should be read as a guarantee of a smoke-free fire. The Albany guide’s distances apply to both units, because both burn wood.
Heat and clearance: the gaps
Neither listing gives a heat output, a fuel-burn rate, a surface temperature or a spark-screen measurement. The bundle lists a shelter and a lid, but the listing does not give a clearance from the shelter to the flame or the fire ring to nearby surfaces. For a fire placed near a deck, a fence or a tree, get the clearance from the manual or from your local fire authority, because neither listing gives it.
Product
1. HGD Tabletop Fire Pit, Silver (ASIN B0D8VP3YNX)
Why it is in the set: it is the small wood-or-pellet option, with a 1.7-pound weight, a 5.5-inch base and a carry bag named in the title. It suits a short fire for one or two people, where moving the pit matters more than fire size.
Skip if: you want a fire for four to six people, a stand or shelter, or a larger fire ring. The listing gives no group size and no heat output.
One limit: the fuel field says wood and a bullet adds pellets, so confirm pellet use on the product page before you plan around it.
2. Solo Stove Bonfire Bundle with Stand, Lid, Shelter and Ash Pan (ASIN B0F3ZGF53T)
Why it is in the set: it is the larger wood-burning option, with a 19.5-inch diameter, a stated group size of four to six people, and a stand, lid, shelter, base plate and ash pan listed as included. It is the choice when the fire should stay in one place and be covered and sheltered between uses.
Skip if: you plan to carry the fire to a campsite often, you have no room for a 22 by 22 inch footprint, or you want a pit that weighs only a few pounds.
One limit: the listing is an Amazon Exclusive bundle, and its bullets do not explain what the exclusive changes. Check the contents on the product page before you buy.
Buying checklist
- Decide whether the fire will move. If it will, the HGD’s weight is the deciding figure.
- Count the people you plan to seat. The bundle’s title gives four to six, and the HGD listing gives no group size.
- Measure the space for the bundle’s 22 by 22 inch overall footprint, plus room to walk around it.
- For the bundle, confirm what the Amazon Exclusive bundle includes before you buy.
- Get the clearance from walls, fences and trees from the manual or the local fire authority for either unit.
- Keep an extinguisher, a garden hose or a bucket of sand within reach, as the Albany guide advises.
Mistakes to avoid
- Treating the bundle’s 34 pounds as the pit’s weight. The figure includes the stand, lid and shelter, and the listing does not separate them.
- Emptying ash before the pit has cooled. The listing says to wait until the pit has fully cooled, and the Albany guide says the same about ashes.
- Burning soft woods. The Albany guide warns that pine and cedar can pop and throw sparks.
- Trusting the smoke claims. Both listings describe their airflow or vent design as reducing smoke, and no wood fire is smoke-free.
- Placing either unit without the clearance. The listings give no clearance, so the distance has to come from the manual or the local authority.
How we chose
The research for this keyword held two listings, and both are reviewed here. The criteria were the figures each listing states: fuel, size, diameter, weight, included parts, group size where given, and smoke wording. Both listings were opened on 2026-10-21, and their titles and key figures were read. The detail fields come from the listing record dated 2026-10-12. A Solo Stove manufacturer page was blocked when opened, so it is not cited, and the bundle is described from the Amazon listing. For the wood rules this page draws on the Albany guide, a city fire department document.
What we could not verify
- The Solo Stove manufacturer’s specifications. The manufacturer’s page was blocked when opened on 2026-10-21, so the bundle’s details come from the listing.
- The weight of the pit alone, separate from the stand, lid and shelter.
- What the Amazon Exclusive bundle changes compared with the standard product.
- Heat output, fuel-burn rate and clearance for either unit. Neither listing gives them.
- Whether the HGD takes pellets, since the fuel field and the bullet differ.
- Whether the 360-degree airflow reduces smoke in practice. The bullet is a design claim.
- The live listing text. When the product pages were opened on 2026-10-21, the titles and key figures were read, and the other detail fields come from the listing record dated 2026-10-12.
FAQ
Which of these two pits is smaller?
The HGD is smaller on every listed dimension. It measures 5.5 by 5.5 by 8 inches, while the bundle measures 22 by 22 by 17 inches overall.
Does the bundle include a stand?
Yes. The title and bullets list a stand, a lid, a shelter, a removable base plate and an ash pan as part of the bundle.
Can either of these burn propane?
Neither listing names propane or gas as a fuel. Both list wood, and the HGD also lists pellets.
How much heavier is the bundle?
The listing gives 34 pounds for the bundle and 1.7 pounds for the HGD. The difference is about 32.3 pounds, and part of it is the stand, lid and shelter, which the listing does not weigh separately.
How do I handle ash safely?
Wait until the pit has fully cooled. The bundle’s listing says to lift out the base plate and empty the ash pan after cooling. The Albany guide says to leave ashes until they are cool to the touch, and to dispose of them safely.
Related guides
For a propane tabletop option to compare with a wood pit, read Allen and Roth Gas Tabletop Fire Pit: Key Checks. For another propane tabletop unit with its own tank and hose set-up, read Flame King 24-Inch Propane Fire Pit Review.
Bottom line
Choose by size and group. The HGD is the light wood-or-pellet pit for one or two people and a carry, and the Solo Stove bundle is the sheltered, covered wood fire for four to six people that stays in one place. Confirm the bundle’s contents and the clearance for either unit before you set it up.
Sources
- Amazon product listing for ASIN B0D8VP3YNX (HGD Tabletop Fire Pit), https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8VP3YNX (page opened 2026-10-21, title read; specification fields as recorded in the listing record dated 2026-10-12)
- Amazon product listing for ASIN B0F3ZGF53T (Solo Stove Bonfire Amazon Exclusive bundle), https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3ZGF53T (page opened 2026-10-21, title, diameter and weight read; other fields as recorded in the listing record dated 2026-10-12)
- Albany, New York Department of Fire and Emergency Services, “Outdoor Fire Pits” guide (PDF; undated), https://albanyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/888/Outdoor-Fire-Pits-PDF (opened 2026-10-21)
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