Head-to-head · Best Fire Pits

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345 vs Solo Stove Mesa XL

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Solo Stove Mesa XL comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.0). Solo Stove Mesa XL is best for: Outdoor dining tables, balcony settings, and apartment renters who want fire ambiance without a yard. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Fire Pits

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345

4.0

1 sourceall derived$109as of Nov 2

For over a decade Landmann's Big Sky has been the benchmark entry-level traditional wood fire pit. Its 24-inch deep firebowl with the iconic star-and-moon cutouts handles full fire bundles and throws warm radiant heat in all directions, and screen, grate and poker are all included for well under $150. Smoke management and finish quality don't match the Yukon, but the backyard fire experience is authentic for roughly a third of the price.

Strengths

— 24-inch firebowl with 12.5-inch depth — actual capacity for full fire bundles, not a shallow trinket pit
— Comes complete with spark screen, enamel cooking grate, and poker — ready to use out of the box
— Sub-$150 price gives traditional wood-fire ambiance without Solo Stove pricing

Watch-outs

— No drainage holes — water pools after rain and must be tipped out before next use

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Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Fire Pits

Solo Stove Mesa XL

4.5

2 sources$99.97as of Oct 26

Scaled down to dinner-table size but still built around the 360-degree airflow design, the Mesa XL is the tabletop sibling to Solo Stove's full-size smokeless pits. Bob Vila called it a 9.5/10 best tabletop pick. On pellets it runs 45-60 minutes per fill, makes virtually no smoke once heated, and packs to a 7-inch footprint. Its job is ambiance and conversation rather than warmth, and nothing in the tabletop class does that job better.

Strengths

— Bob Vila scored it 9.5/10 — a clear best-in-class tabletop fire pit recommendation
— Dual-fuel grate burns both pellets and hardwood mini-logs, 45-60 minute burn per pellet load
— Foldable included stand protects tabletops from heat and packs flat for storage

Watch-outs

— Radiant heat is minimal — Bob Vila's reviewer wrote that the Mesa 'won't keep you warm on a cold night'
— A pellet load runs 45-60 minutes, so a long evening means repeated hot refills
— Too small to gather a group around — it seats a table, not a yard

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How they stack up

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345

The Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345 costs less than the Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 and has a similar 24-inch firebowl, but it has no smokeless airflow design and uses painted steel where the Yukon is 304 stainless. Against the propane Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883 it gives the radiant heat of a wood fire, while the Mega is CSA-certified for use during most fire bans.

Solo Stove Mesa XL

The Solo Stove Mesa XL is a tabletop pit, 7 inches across and 2.3 lbs, that burns pellets or mini hardwood logs for 45-60 minutes per pellet load. The Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 uses the same 360-degree smokeless airflow design at 27 inches and 42 lbs and takes 22-inch logs. The Mesa XL gives minimal radiant heat and costs less than the Yukon.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345	Solo Stove Mesa XL
Fuel Type	Wood logs	Pellets or mini hardwood logs
Diameter	29.5 in overall (24 in firebowl)	7 in
Height	23 in (with screen)	8.6 in (with stand)
Weight	Under 35 lbs	2.3 lbs
Material	Steel with high-temperature paint	304 stainless steel
Firebowl Depth	12.5 in	—
Smokeless Design	No (passive airflow only)	Yes, 360 airflow
Cover Included	No (sold separately)	—
Includes	Spark screen, cooking grate, poker	—
Dimensions	23.5"D x 23.5"W x 29.5"H	7"D x 7"W x 8.6"H
Burn Time	—	45-60 min per pellet load
Portability	—	Tabletop / packable
Warranty	—	Lifetime

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