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Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883 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 narrow margin (4.5 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.

Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883
Ranked #2 in Best Fire Pits
Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883
$280

The Outland Mega is Outdoor Gear Lab's favorite portable propane fire pit, scoring 82/100 in their 17-pit test and landing just behind two Solo Stoves overall. At 24 inches across with 58,000 BTUs of output, it bridges the gap between a camping firebowl and a true patio centerpiece. The pre-attached 10-foot hose, CSA fire-ban certification, and 7-9 hour burn time per 20-lb tank make it the easy pick when you want fire without firewood.

Strengths
  • — Outdoor Gear Lab ranked it #3 of 17 at 82/100 — the top-rated propane pit in their 2026 test
  • — 58,000 BTU output measured at 600-700F surface temperature, enough to warm 5-6 people
  • — 10-second push-button ignition works in any weather from 30F to 80F
Watch-outs
  • — Radiant heat does not match a true wood fire — the reviewer at BackyardToasty said 'For weekend fires where I want the full experience, wood is still king'
  • — Manual ignition only (no battery-powered starter), so you light it with the included flint each time
  • — 20-lb propane tank is the practical fuel size, which is not included and needs storage
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Solo Stove Yukon 2.0
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Fire Pits
Solo Stove Yukon 2.0
$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

Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883

The Mega 883 is essentially a scaled-up Outland Firebowl 893 Deluxe — same 58,000 BTU burner, same 10-foot hose, but 5 inches wider, 11 lbs heavier, and built to live on a patio rather than ride in a truck bed. Versus the Solo Stove Yukon 2.0, the Mega gives up real flame ambiance and radiant heat in exchange for instant ignition, zero smoke, and use during fire bans.

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

SpecOutland Living Firebowl Mega 883Solo Stove Yukon 2.0
Fuel TypePropaneWood logs or pellets
Diameter24 in27 in (24 in inner)
Height13 in17 in
Weight34 lbs (with rocks)42 lbs
BTU Output58,000 BTU/hr—
Burn Time7-9 hr per 20-lb tank70 min per load
Hose Length10 ft pre-attached—
MaterialPowder-coated steel, 304 stainless burner304 stainless steel
Cover IncludedYes, UV-resistant—
Smokeless Design—Yes, 360 airflow
Warranty—Lifetime
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