Which is better for camping?

The Howl R1. At 10 lbs it packs down small, lights instantly and needs no wood or ash cleanup. The Breeo Y Series is portable but 31 lbs and still a wood fire.

Can I cook on the Howl R1?

No. It has no grilling surface and is sold for ambiance. The Breeo Y Series is the one built for cooking, including with its Searplate Griddle and Outpost accessories.

Which works during a burn ban?

The Howl R1, which is built for Stage I and II burn bans and is UL listed. A wood fire like the Breeo Y Series is usually restricted during bans.

Which is safer on a wood deck?

The Breeo Y Series, thanks to its built-in heat shield, which allows burning on wood and composite decks. The Howl R1 has an open chassis and is meant for outdoor ground use.

Is the Breeo worth stepping up to over the Howl?

Only if you want to cook over live fire. If you mainly want flames, light and no cleanup, the Howl R1 does that with far less weight and fuss.

How long does each burn?

The Howl R1 runs about 8 hours wide open on a 20 lb propane tank. The Breeo Y Series burns as long as you keep feeding it wood, charcoal or pellets.

Howl R1 Propane Fire Pit vs Breeo Y Series Portable Fire Pit

These are different tools. The Howl R1 is a propane flame piece: 32-inch flames, 54,000 BTUs, 10 lbs, and it runs about 8 hours on a 20 lb tank with no smoke, sparks or embers. The Breeo Y Series is a wood, charcoal and pellet fire pit built for live-fire cooking, with a built-in heat shield for decks and collapsible legs for travel. Buy the R1 for easy ambiance and burn-ban-friendly flames; buy the Y Series if you want to grill over real fire and don't mind feeding it fuel.

Choose the Howl R1 if you want instant, smokeless flames on a campground or patio, with no wood to buy, load or clean up.
Choose the Breeo Y Series if cooking over live fire matters to you and you want a stainless steel pit that works on wood, charcoal or pellets.

Prices

Howl R1 Propane Fire Pit: $374.00 at HOWL Campfires (last seen Nov 10)
Breeo Y Series Portable Fire Pit: $374.94 at Steve's Ace Home & Garden (last seen Nov 3)
Difference: the Howl R1 Propane Fire Pit is $0.94 cheaper than the Breeo Y Series Portable Fire Pit at the latest prices (Nov 3 and Nov 10)

	Howl R1 Propane Fire Pit	Breeo Y Series Portable Fire Pit
Fuel	Propane from a 20 lb tank	Wood, lump charcoal or pellets
Weight and packability	10 lbs, folds to about 13.3 x 8.4 x 6 in.	31 lbs, 21-inch round, collapsible legs and carry handle
Cooking	Ambiance only, no grilling surface	Built for grilling, works with Searplate Griddle 19 and Outpost 19
Smoke and sparks	Smokeless, no embers or sparks	Smokeless design but still a live wood fire
Wind and rain	Holds its flame in winds up to 60 mph	Open wood fire, affected by wind and rain
Deck safety	Open chassis, meant for outdoor ground use	Built-in heat shield allows burning on wood and composite decks
Setup and cleanup	Hook up the hose and light it; no ash	Load fuel, light it, empty ash afterward
Burn ban use	Built for Stage I and II burn bans, UL listed	Wood fire, restricted during burn bans

Spec	Howl R1 Propane Fire Pit	Breeo Y Series Portable Fire Pit
Weight	10 lbs	31 lbs.
Dimensions	13.275 x 8.43 x 6.05 in.	86.4D x 86.4W x 35.6H centimeters
Fuel Type	Propane	Wood, Lump charcoal, Pellets
Type	Fire Pit	Fire Pit
Primary Material	Brass, 304 stainless steel, Aircraft aluminum	Stainless Steel
Location	Portable, Outdoor	Portable, Outdoor
Use	Ambiance	Cooking, Grilling
Heat Source	Gas	Wood pellets, Burning wood, Charcoal
Depth	8.43 in (legs out)	86.4 cm
Height	7.96 in (legs out)	20" (Cooking mode, high)
Length	14.30 in (legs out)	86.36 cm
Shape	Square	Round

Spec	Howl R1 Propane Fire Pit	Breeo Y Series Portable Fire Pit
Installation Location	Outdoor, Campground	Outdoor, Backyard
Size	Small	21 Inches
Burn time	8 hrs (full blast, 20lb tank)	—
Flame height	32 inches (no wind)	—
Operating temp	800ºF	—
Burner	1 A-Flame Burner	—
Hose length	8-foot	—
Dimensions legs in	13.275" x 8.43" x 6.05"	—
Dimensions legs out	14.30" x 8.43" x 7.96"	—
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