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Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345 vs Solo Stove Yukon 2.0

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

The short answer

Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about Large backyards and frequent hosts who want true campfire ambiance without the smoke — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Fire Pits

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345

4.2

$140

Landmann's Big Sky has been the entry-level traditional wood fire pit benchmark for over a decade. The 24-inch deep firebowl with the iconic star-and-moon cutouts handles full fire bundles, throws warm radiant heat in all directions, and comes complete with screen, grate, and poker for well under $150. It does not match the Yukon on smoke management or finish quality, but it delivers an authentic backyard fire experience 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
— Star and moon cutouts double as airflow vents, keeping the fire burning longer per load
— Comes complete with spark screen, enamel cooking grate, and poker — ready to use out of the box

Watch-outs

— Painted-steel finish chips and rusts faster than the stainless construction on Solo Stove pits
— No drainage holes — water pools after rain and must be tipped out before next use
— Mesh spark-screen handle has reported quality-control issues in some Amazon review batches

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Fire Pits

Solo Stove Yukon 2.0

4.7

$449

Solo Stove's flagship 27-inch smokeless wood pit is Outdoor Gear Lab's overall pick for 2026, beating 16 competitors on both heat output and smoke reduction. The Yukon 2.0 keeps the original's double-wall airflow but finally adds the removable ash pan owners begged for. It's the priciest pick in this lineup, but the lifetime warranty and the way it handles full-size logs make it the closest a backyard pit gets to a true campfire without the smoke.

Strengths

— Outdoor Gear Lab's #1 of 17 tested fire pits at 84/100, with infrared readings up to 1,000F and heat dispersion past 6 feet
— Double-wall 360-degree airflow burns off smoke better than any other pit ODL tested
— 27-inch diameter inner bowl accepts 22-inch logs for true backyard bonfires that warm 6+ people

Watch-outs

— At 42 lbs with no built-in carry handles, moving it across the yard is awkward
— Stand sold separately and is required to protect wood decks from radiated floor heat
— Wood pellets and small kindling burn through fast at this firebox volume

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How they stack up

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345

The Big Sky is the budget alternative to the Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 — roughly one-third the price, similar 24-inch firebowl size, but no smokeless airflow design and painted-steel rather than 304 stainless construction. Compared to the Outland Mega 883 propane pit, the Landmann gives you real wood-fire crackle and radiant heat in exchange for losing fire-ban compliance and the 10-second ignition.

Solo Stove Yukon 2.0

The Yukon outclasses the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 on heat output and group capacity — its 27-inch diameter takes 22-inch logs versus the Bonfire's 16-inch max — but costs roughly $150 more and is harder to move. Compared to the Outland Living Mega 883, the Yukon delivers more radiant warmth and zero ongoing fuel cost, while the Mega ignites in 10 seconds and skips smoke management entirely.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345	Solo Stove Yukon 2.0
Fuel Type	Wood logs	Wood logs or pellets
Diameter	29.5 in overall (24 in firebowl)	27 in (24 in inner)
Height	23 in (with screen)	17 in
Weight	Under 35 lbs	42 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	—
Burn Time	—	70 min per load
Warranty	—	Lifetime

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