As light as possible.
In Japan, public transportation such as trains and buses is well developed, so you can use them to reach your campsite on foot.
However, there is a limit to the amount of luggage that one person can carry. If you are going to the campsite on foot, you should try to keep your luggage as light as possible. Fire pits are no exception.
What types of fire pits are available that are lightweight, easy to carry, compact, and highly portable?
This time, we will introduce three particularly recommended lightweight fire pits that can be purchased in Japan.
picogrill 398
- Weight
- 495g (including storage bag and skewer)
- 365g (for frame and plate only)
- size
- Folded out: 380 x 250 x 250mm
- Folded flat: 335 x 235 x 10mm
picogrill 398 is a lightweight fire pit developed by the Swiss company STC. Since it can be folded to A4 size and stored, it is easy to carry for outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain climbing, and is suitable for solo use or for groups of up to 2 to 3 people.
The picogrill 398 has a simple structure consisting of two plates and a frame. Another feature is that it is easy to assemble. The plate is made of 0.6mm thick aluminum and the frame is made of stainless steel.
By using the separately sold skewer, you can place a pot or grill on it for cooking.
The average selling price in Japan is around 14,000 yen.
TABI
- Weight
- Approximately 478g (including attached net etc.)
- 298g (for grate and legs only)
- size
- Folded out: 237 x 360 x 170mm
- Folded flat: 178 x 360 x 15mm
Belmont’s fire stand “TABI” is a lightweight fire stand made of titanium. The main unit weighs approximately 298g, making it extremely light and popular with solo camping and lightweight campers.
TABI consists of three legs and two plates. The legs can be folded, and the plate can be stored more compactly by removing the net.
A grill extension (sold separately) allows you to place your cookware on the grill.
You can also concatenate multiple TABIs.
The average selling price in Japan is 11,000 to 12,000 yen.
WireFlame Feather
- Weight
- 125g (including storage bag)
- 100g (for main body only)
- size
- Folded out: 300 x 280mm
- Folded flat: 130 x 340mm
MONORAL’s fire stand “WireFlame Feather” is an extremely lightweight fire stand that weighs approximately 100g. The titanium grate is supported by a triangular tension box structure, making the grate stable and lightweight.
The WireFlame Feather consists of a titanium grate and a stainless steel frame. The fire bed is supported by a triangular tension box structure that ensures stability while being lightweight.
By using a bonfire grill (sold separately), you can cook by placing a pot or grill on the grill.
The average selling price in Japan is around 19,000 yen.
Because it’s lightweight and compact, it’s from a brand you can trust.
Lightness is a trade-off with durability. However, all of the fire pits introduced this time are made by reliable brands and are highly durable.
- picogrill 398
- 495g
- 14,000 yen
- TABI
- 470g
- 11,000 yen
- WireFlame Feather
- 125g
- 19,000 yen
This lightweight and compact fire pit is recommended for solo campers who want to reduce their luggage, and for those who go camping by motorcycle or bicycle. It is also easy to carry for outdoor activities such as mountain climbing and hiking, and you can enjoy a bonfire even in places other than the campsite.
Lightweight and compact to store, this fire pit is recommended for solo campers. Please refer to it.
