The Outland 893 Deluxe is the default portable propane fire pit recommendation across camping, RV, and patio review sites for one simple reason: it works, it's CSA-certified, and it costs half what its rivals charge. At 23 lbs and 19 inches across, it fits in a truck bed or a small patio corner and runs 7+ hours on a 20-lb tank. The reviewer at YuenX scored it 4.35/5 across performance, ease of use, and value after long-term ownership testing.
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Heat Output and Burn Quality
The 893 Deluxe shares its 58,000 BTU burner with the larger Outland Mega, but spreads that heat across a smaller 19-inch diameter ring. The result is a more concentrated flame that warms a 3-4 person circle effectively, with the reviewer at YuenX noting the burner 'produces enough heat for up to about 10 people' when everyone is sitting close. In practice, 4-6 people is the comfortable seating limit before the back row stops feeling warmth.
Burn quality is steady and predictable at any flame setting. The control knob adjusts smoothly from a low-and-blue ambiance flame up to a full orange ring that licks 8-12 inches above the lava rocks. Wind affects propane pits less than wood pits, and the 893's relatively low rim means the flame is exposed enough to look like a real fire but shielded enough to survive moderate breezes.
Setup and Portability
Setup is genuinely under five minutes, even the first time. The reviewer at The Camping Nerd confirmed it: 'I can take the fire pit and the propane tank out of the truck bed and have everything hooked up and running in less than 5 minutes.' Connect the regulator, arrange the lava rocks, light it with the included flint, adjust the knob, done.
Portability is the 893's defining trait. At 23 lbs with rocks installed and 19 inches across, it fits in a truck bed without a wrestle, slides into RV exterior storage compartments, and stows in a garage corner when not in use. The included carry kit makes hauling between the patio and the truck a one-handed job. Wood pits in this draft (Yukon, Landmann) are not realistically portable in the same way.
Fire Ban Compliance
The 893 is CSA-certified, which is the legal hook that lets it operate during most municipal and campground fire bans. The CSA certification appears on the burner assembly itself. YuenX called this out explicitly: 'Propane fire pits are allowed during some fire bans with permission, and are less of a risk for forest fires.' Many western US campgrounds during summer high-fire seasons specifically permit propane firebowls when wood is prohibited.
Always confirm with the specific campground or municipality — the CSA certification gives you the legal basis to ask, but enforcement varies. Some jurisdictions during stage 2 fire restrictions ban all open flames regardless of fuel source. Most allow CSA-certified propane appliances with a shutoff valve, which the 893 has.
Build Quality and Materials
Construction is powder-coated steel with a 304 stainless steel burner — the same material grade Outland uses on the Mega. The powder coating holds up well to weather; the reviewer at YuenX scored the 893 4.0/5 on design after long-term testing without notable rust or finish issues. The lava rocks (4.4 lbs included) double as both heat reservoirs and decorative cover for the burner ring.
The 10-foot pre-attached hose is a quality-of-life win over cheaper pits that ship a 4-6 foot hose. You can place the propane tank behind a vehicle wheel or in the truck bed and still have the pit positioned at the campsite. Outland sells a longer hose extension separately if you want to keep the tank inside an RV propane compartment.
Long-Term Durability
Online review density is the strongest durability signal for the 893. With over 17,000 Amazon reviews averaging 4.8 stars, the failure-mode signal is well established: very few owners report burner failures or weather damage in the first 2-3 years of normal use. YuenX's long-term review at six months reported zero issues across regular weekend use.
The lava rocks are consumable and will eventually crumble after a couple of seasons of repeated heat cycles. Replacement bags are inexpensive (under $20) and any natural lava rock from a hardware store works. The burner assembly itself is the wear-critical part, and Outland's one-year manufacturer warranty covers it.
Where It Falls Short
The 893 will not heat a large group on a cold night. At 19 inches and 58,000 BTU, you get a strong but compact flame — sitting more than 4 feet from the rim, the warmth fades fast. The Mega 883's 24-inch diameter is meaningfully better for larger gatherings, even at the same BTU rating, because the heat is spread over a wider ring of flame.
Manual ignition is a minor annoyance that comes up every single light. Holding the flint near the lava rocks, turning the knob, and waiting for ignition is a 5-second operation but feels antiquated next to a push-button piezo. Some users keep a long-reach BBQ lighter on hand instead.
Who It's Best For
The 893 Deluxe is the default pick for campers, RV owners, and anyone who needs fire-ban compliance in a portable package. It also makes a strong small-patio choice for couples or 2-3 person households who do not need to seat large groups around it. At a typical $150-$180 selling price it is the best dollar-for-dollar performer in this draft.
It is the wrong pit if you want a permanent patio centerpiece that radiates heat to 8-10 people — that is the Mega's job. And it is the wrong pit if you want true wood fire ambiance, which only the Yukon and Landmann can deliver.
Value at This Price
At $160 list, the 893 Deluxe delivers more burner per dollar than any other propane pit in this draft. The same 58,000 BTU burner ships on the Mega for $100-$120 more. The accessories included in the box (cover, carry kit, lava rocks, stabilizer ring, 10-foot hose) would add up to another $50-$80 if purchased separately on competing pits.
Watch for sales during summer outdoor-season clearance and Black Friday — the 893 routinely drops to the $130-$140 range. At that price it becomes one of the best outdoor purchase decisions a camper or small-patio owner can make.
What Reviewers Loved
Across the long-tail of camping, RV, and overlanding review sites, the 893 Deluxe appears more often than any other propane fire pit. YuenX's structured 4.35/5 scorecard rated Performance 4.8/5 and Ease of Use 4.8/5 after six months of regular use, with the reviewer noting 'I'm very impressed' and calling it 'one of my favorite camping gadgets.' The Camping Nerd echoed the speed-of-setup praise: under 5 minutes from truck bed to lit fire.
Quality Grill Parts summarized the broader market signal: 'Nearly perfect ratings of 4.8 stars out of 5 with over 17,000 reviews on Amazon.' Review-density at that scale is the strongest possible signal that the product does what it claims under real conditions — buyers are not returning it broken, and they are not posting one-star complaints about misleading specs. For a $160 propane pit, that consistency is the entire value proposition.
RV and camping forums are where the 893 has earned its reputation over the past decade. Reviewers on long-haul Airstream and Class B builds consistently put the 893 on their short list of must-have exterior accessories, citing the combination of CSA fire-ban compliance, fast setup, and stowable footprint. The reviewer at YuenX, who paired it with a refillable 5-lb propane tank for tighter RV storage, confirmed that smaller tank still delivers 2-4 hours of fire per fill — a useful data point for buyers worried about 20-lb tank handling at remote campsites.
How It Compares to Alternatives
Inside this draft, the 893 is the price-conscious counterpart to the larger Outland Mega 883. Same burner output, same hose length, same fuel compatibility — just a smaller bowl. Buyers who realistically plan to seat 4 or fewer people around the pit, or who need real portability, should pick the 893 every time. Buyers who plan to host larger groups on a fixed patio should step up to the Mega.
Versus competing portable propane brands at similar prices — Camp Chef Redwood, Hampton Bay portable, and the Bond Aurora — the 893 wins on review density and accessory ecosystem. Outland sells covers, hose extensions, natural-gas conversion kits, and replacement burners as named accessories, which extends the practical service life of the product line beyond what less-supported brands can match.
Strengths
- +4.8/5 across 17,000+ Amazon reviews — one of the most reviewed fire pits on the platform
- +58,000 BTU output in a 23-lb package you can actually load in a truck or RV
- +CSA-certified for use during most fire bans — keeps you in fires when wood pits are banned
- +Pre-attached 10-foot hose, lava rocks, propane tank stabilizer, and carry kit all in the box
- +7-12 hours of burn time per 20-lb propane tank depending on flame setting
Watch-outs
- −Manual ignition with included flint — no push-button starter
- −19-inch diameter is on the smaller side for groups of more than 4-5 people
- −Does not produce the radiant warmth of a wood fire, especially at lower flame settings
How it compares
Pick the 893 Deluxe over the larger Outland Mega 883 when portability or budget matters — it costs roughly $120 less and packs to half the footprint, but uses the same 58,000 BTU burner. Pick the Mega over the 893 when the pit is going to live on a patio full-time and you want the larger flame ring. Versus the Bond Manufacturing Aurora at a similar price, the 893 wins on review volume and ecosystem accessories (covers, hose extensions, natural gas conversion kits all available from Outland).
Who this is for
At a glance: Camping, RV trips, and small patios where you need fire-ban compliance and easy portability.
Why you’d buy the Outland Firebowl 893 Deluxe
- 4.8/5 across 17,000+ Amazon reviews — one of the most reviewed fire pits on the platform.
- 58,000 BTU output in a 23-lb package you can actually load in a truck or RV.
- CSA-certified for use during most fire bans — keeps you in fires when wood pits are banned.
Why you’d skip it
- Manual ignition with included flint — no push-button starter.
- 19-inch diameter is on the smaller side for groups of more than 4-5 people.
- Does not produce the radiant warmth of a wood fire, especially at lower flame settings.
Rating sources
“Quick to start and stop fire, even in mild rain — setup takes less than 5 mins.”
“I can take the fire pit and the propane tank out of the truck bed and have everything hooked up and running in less than 5 minutes.”
“Nearly perfect ratings of 4.8 stars out of 5 with over 17,000 reviews on Amazon.”
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
