CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE | Which Fire Pit is Best? | Darche | Adventure Kings | Bunnings

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

I'm going to move into my backyard for a while. I'm going to see if I can handle outdoor life. Seems to be a good option to live cheap and free for a while. In preparation for a big trip to Queensland to live.

[@paulhellander2791]

Thanks for the reviews - that is just what I was looking for having 'lost' my Adventure Kings firepit between houses and I have been looking for a replacement for camping trips. The Bunnings one, nah! It just doesn't cut the mustard and is flimsy-looking. I did buy the Adventure Kings pit and used it for camping on at least 3 occasions as well as cooking on it in the back garden with the extra BBQ plate and grill supplied by AK. In a sense I am not sad I lost it as it never really did the job. That V-shaped bottom really didn't allow for fire to breathe let alone arrange the wood conveniently. I got a tradie friend of mine with a decent drill to put me three holes on either side along the longer plates and it helped but AK should have thought of that in the first place. Also, the longer plates buckled (bent outwards) after 2-3 uses - no great disadvantage as they opened up a bit of a gap at the bottom to allow air in - but design wise it looked odd. I wouldn't replace my AK firepit with another one. The third one looks a lot better though I have researched and liked the Zorali Pack 'n' Stash pit which retails for a steepish $279 but has the added advantage of a neat-looking grill kit. More money, yes, but having used a firepit on camp I now really appreciate how important it is to have one that works well and cooks food effectively. Finally big disadvantage of the AK pit - if you add the optional grill/plate accessory is the weight. This is a heavy baby AND you'll need to extra bag to cart it around. I'd be happy to be guided to a review of the Zorali pit, if you have done one otherwise do one and post it. My ten cents worth. Cheers, Paul in Adelaide. www.zorali.com/products/pack-and-stash-fire-place

[@allen4505]

We've used the Darche on 2 trips now . It's a really efficient fire pit. Nothing but ash is left in the morning. It puts out so much heat. I agree with your choice, cheers

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Cheers Alan, We couldn't be happier with it so far either. Glad you liked the vid!

[@davidsever8076]

Had my kings firepit 2 years now. Drilled some holes in all 4 sides and burns much better or you can pull the front panels slightly apart and that creates better air flow..great value for money

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Agree with you there David. After doing quick drill modification it works way better!

[@imcurious1009]

Yes but you can no longer say its not on open fire because it will drop hot coals and scorch the ground so you will be prohibited from starting the fire in many locations

[@chairmanmeow1875]

Just throw the damn ball man 😅

[@moltar22]

14:51 that look says it all

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I don’t think there’ll ever be enough throws of a tennis ball to satisfy the big fella 😂

[@WhosThisPersonNotMe]

@@OutNAboutAustralia get him a Petsafe Automatic Ball Launcher

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Just had a look at them. That’ll be a Christmas present for him 😂

[@travelswithgreengold7114]

I bought the Bunnings pit for my caravan. Storage size isn’t an issue in the van but weight is. The Bunnings is very lightweight and I can cook on it too. The lid must have been improved too because the mesh now is much finer to catch embers spitting which makes it much safer when out bush. At 40 bucks anything over a season is a bonus.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

100% Mike, seems like Bunnings updates their fire pits pretty regularly. And for $40 you can't complain with a season!

[@Julie68Rush]

I have the smaller version of the Darche and it’s amazing. Throws out plenty of heat and easy to set up, clean, light, and good for cooking on too.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

They're definitely a quality unit!

[@muzzgit]

The comment you made about using some bolts on the Kings fire pit is spot on ...! I used an eagle grinder to cut some slots on the bottom edges to improve airflow - works a treat now.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

That's the go mate. I've since drilled a few 20mm holes through the slide plates and it's helped heaps kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWetimaDfpKDe5o

[@oxyfee6486]

Thanks from Ontario Canada,I Build my own,love the comparisons,appreciate you taking the time to make a video.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks David, appreciate the feedback mate. Hope to do a whole lot more comparisons!

[@stan4997]

it's great to watch a you tube video by an Aussie instead of an american so easy listened to

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks Stan!

[@MrMunkyMeat]

My gal and I have been looking at firepits for our back patio. Glad I stumbled on your vid. Thanks for the info, Cheers!

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

No worries mate, glad I could be of some help.

[@alistairkeenan5824]

Probably what they are there for as handles are redundant when you have it HOT right ;)

[@699hazard]

With the 4wd Supa centre one turn the flat sheet around so one of the handle holes is at the bottom so the fire can breath.

[@antheawilliams3515]

Brilliant.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Only problem with that I've found you end up having a ground fire because the hole in the bottom opens too wide.

[@d.Cog420]

@@OutNAboutAustralia yup so use a wider fire blanket which you should with all of them, Darche included.

[@mikemckinlay6251]

I brought the Kings Pit, while buying it I also purchased a fold out leg 50/50 grill and plate bbq plate which sit perfectly over the pit and they both fit into the bag keeping the thin easy pack away.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hadn't even thought of the BBQ bag. Thanks Mike!

[@mikemckinlay6251]

@@OutNAboutAustralia actually the bag was the bag the firepit come in. The bbq plate fitted in the bag as the pit. Perfect as the bbq plate fits over the top of the pit. Like it was meant to be. Lol

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@mikemckinlay6251 Can't complain with that

[@rossaustin4837]

I drilled two rows of 10 mm holes along the bottom of the sloping sides 20 and 60 mm from the bottom edge on each side, seems to have helped a lot on the King's

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

That'd definitely solve the airflow issue. Well done Ross.

[@muzzamoose]

Nice big backyard to test camping equipment, good vid on the fire pits .thnx buddy

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks mate appreciate it 👍🏽

[@alltron66]

I have a similar one to the Adventure Kings but it has slots cut in the sides and end which allows air in which could be done to yours with a grinder and it works well.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

It wouldn’t take much for them to just cut them in. Improves the product and gives the customer a better experience.

[@general8284]

Ive had the Bunning job for nearly 5 years. Plenty of use. Sure its rusty and the mesh thing is frigged, but apart from that its still going strong! I can't justify spending $200+ on a fire pit, and if I light a fire I want to have a fire, so the Adventure Kings is out. The Darche is clearly the best one, but I can get a bunch of rocks you know...

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

100% Adam, I reckon open fires are the way to go. Only problem is unfortunately there's so many places restricting where you can have them now.

[@MrBraffZachlin]

the solution for the middle one is buy a grate to keep wood about 3/4 the way down the v and then there is space for air to stoke it from under. a grate would add like 10mm to the kit at most

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Good solution mate. Could definitely do this and get it going better.

[@MrBraffZachlin]

@@OutNAboutAustralia np, idk if the bottom of the V has any gap at all but if it doesnt you may need to put a metal shim in there to keep the bottom of the V like an inch 1/2-1" open, but i'm sure playing with the grate though you'll get it going. thanks for the vid

[@timbo8486]

I’ve got the adventure kings Firepit and ended up running my grinder through the side plates to get airflow now it works great have a spit over the top of it it’s fine but They need to think of airflow when building it

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Couldn’t agree more Tim, I’ll be doing a couple of little mods to my one over the weekend too and hopefully get it running a bit better! 👍

[@vlfreak]

if Kings lasercut their name into the bottom section of the side plates for airflow, thatd be a good start

[@worthy_escapes]

Yeah I have seen a bunch of similar pits to the Kings one that have airflow ports in the bottom and they work great. It doesn’t take much. Some airflow hole in the bottom, and a small trivet to get the coals away from the hole and that would make it 1000x better

[@alangillanders2811]

instead of bolts i just put 2 branches in the gap so it stays open. have had some great fires with it. i bundled with there knife saw and tomahawk kit

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey Alan, I found with the bolts it was just enough air to keep the fire up but chokes down once you get a good fire cranking. Should have a video out this week seeing how it goes after I put a few holes in the sides 👍🏽

[@aussiecue]

I have these three fire pits plus several others. The darchie wins hands down as an actual camp cooking and after fire for warmth hub. I use an Oz Braai system on top of the Darchie or a spear spit. Or just use the darchie grill for Japanese / Korean style cooking using lump charcoal

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey mate, how do you go using the Oz Braai system with the Darche pit? I’ve been looking at their gear lately. 100% agree you can’t beat lump charcoal for cooking 👍🏽

[@aussiecue]

@@OutNAboutAustralia Its goes great, Good for slower cooking like flat chicken. Lets you get much higher from the fire than the standard Darchie grill. It just sits on top of the Darchie base. I could send you a pic ? Facebook?

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@aussiecue Cheers mate sounds good definitely flick it through on either FB or Instagram! Keen as mustard to do a few slower cooks with a bit more smokey flavour!

[@clungemagnet3388]

I just use an old washing machine drum, works a charm. It was free I took it out the old machine have used it constantly for like 3 years

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Just wish we could pack and carry one on camping trips.

[@chrisbull3838]

We’ve got the Bunnings cheapy. I put it in a homemade bag and bungee strap it to the roof rack. Had it over 3 years and no rust. No rust because every time we come back from a trip I give it a quick sand and spray it with black heat proof paint, if I didn’t it sand it and spray it, it would last no time at all.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey Chris, top idea mate, might have to give that a try myself if I get another unit from Bunnings.

[@shereeheino1990]

Thanks so much for the review , this has made it easier to work out what is best to fundraise to get for our girl guide unit . The duchee seems the way to go .

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

No worries

[@rodneyalan6441]

Great review.. I notice there's a 4th option the smokeless cylinder. It's called solo stove. it fails on portability as it's a cylinder but it's stainless and has removable base and has plenty of holes around lower edge and upper edge the upper edge holes create and updraft around the fire which stops the smoke. I think they're concentric cylinders where air goes in between which gets heated and thereby stops the smoke. Anyway it's a very good option if you want no smoke at all.. 385. In three sizes. It's not very portable though. I liked your review and thought that the adventure king's one could benefit from a few holes drilled on a press at the ends of the V and the sides or just use the bolts that you me mentioned Perhaps also the pyramid of sticks isn't the correct way for that pit... But rather a couple of sticks across the V running the width if the pit then lay a few across that pair.. but yeah it's a hard one to light The stainless is "grate" excuse the pun. Very portable compared to the cylinder I mentioned.. the bunnings dish isn't well thought out.. built cheaply. The stove cylinder must be very smoke free because they have a tiny one for tabletop at 5 inches high. So that shows just how smoke free it is. To help with the portability they provide a carry Bab which you just put the cylinder into like a sleeping bag shape.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I've seen a lot of these cylinder smokeless firepits. For the most part it looks like the do a great job. As you said though, the hardest part is transporting if you're travelling around and space is important. Wouldn't mind on for the back deck though.

[@julianalderson3938]

Great vid. Like the look of the fireside pit. Even if have to replace the mesh. Cheers

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Yeah it’s been a cracker of a unit 👍🏽

[@craigcusack1751]

Someone's probably already said it about the King's style, but cut vertical lines with grinder on either side and they air heaps better.

[@rogerclift2705]

Was going to make a comments about drilling holes in the Kings pit but see that’s already addressed. Seems a pretty simple solution

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Definitely a quick and effective mod to get that extra air in there.

[@flippineck6121]

another win for the darche if you done a look at the lawn the next day

[@tauIrrydah]

I got one of those round ones from Safeway about 6-7 years ago, still goes alright(one of the pins on the legs went missing but I just use a small bolt now)

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Doing very well to have lasted that long. Good stuff

[@hondared250]

I have one of the Adventure Kings style pits and it's a pain in the arse to disassemble. It warps a lot and you have to hit the bastard with a hammer to get it apart. It also weighs half a ton as well. Lastly you end up with filthy hands while packing it up as well

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey Howard, I've had the same dramas with the Adventure Kings one as well. I've found once it cools it will flex back just enough to pull it apart without having to bash it. But I also definitely need to wash the hands after we use it!

[@bernie9366]

Make the slots a little wider with a small grinder and buy yourself a pair of gloves.

[@shanekeith3139]

You could drill some 10mm holes in the bottom of the Adventure Kings fire pit to allow air. There also is a ARB fire pit in stainless steel similar style to Adventure Kings.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

G’day Shane. Should have a vid coming out this week doing exactly that! Thanks champion 👍🏽

[@shanekeith3139]

@@OutNAboutAustralia Hi here is the link to ARB fire pit. www.arb.com.au/camping-touring-accessories/fire-pit/?Website&Promotion&ARB+Fire+Pit+%7C+Web+Banner

[@arron-92]

If you grind slits in the side plates of the kings Firepit it helps a lot with airflow so you can get more heat

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Cheers mate. I’ve heard that helps. I’ve drilled a few 20mm holes in each side near the bottom and that seems to help as well 👍🏽

[@PixelYT8080]

His accent makes it that much more watchable 😁

[@OTWD]

Great video - certainly the strength of the fire at the end shows the value of the SS folding fire pits. I think the weight should be considered here too 0 The Kings comes in at 9.5kg per the website, and the Darche is advertised at 11.5kg - but that includes all the bells and whistles. When considering the firepit alone, the Darche would be a fraction of the kings. It all adds up. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Cheers.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks for the support mate. So far the folding pits are still my pick of the bunch although the others definitely have their place.

[@mattpowe]

Cattle dog for the win!

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Can't beat them mate, absolute ripper dogs!

[@hennohimself]

*Fattle Dog

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@hennohimself 😂😂

[@alexanderrikmanis8753]

Thanks for the review, mate!

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

No worries! Happy to help

[@HDvids101]

The old washing machine inner barrel beats them all !

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

100% mate Bit hard to pack up and take it camping though.

[@sparkyfromel]

got a cheapo from Bunning , perfect give better value than I paid for probably will not last ten years ...who care ! I could buy fives for the price of the Darche

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Not wrong, only need to buy for your needs, no point spending big if you don't need to.

[@yindyamarra]

My blue cattle dog won’t leave me alone when she has a ball as well,

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Sounds very familiar lol

[@wildaussielast7139]

Great review - well done! Was about to opt for the V style (Adventure King) but you've convinced me. Would appreciate your thoughts on their respective ability to put out heat on those cold camping nights - but I suspect the Darche would come out on top with it's height.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

We've found the Darche puts the most heat out, however because it's only 450 x 450 it still isn't as good as a nice big open ground fire.

[@KaliCush]

Ahh the homie wants to play, got to throw the ball next time lol. Great review btw.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks mate. Appreciate the support 🤙🏽 He can’t get enough of it 😂

[@mickgatz214]

Very informative video. That v/box works really well with 'heat beads' (charcoal).I have a cheap nasty version of it. The S.S box is awesome! I have one. Only down side is ash 'drainage' at the bottom. (i'm still thinking where to drill the holes to facilitate this issue) I mean, isn't that what the S.S plate at the bottom is for?, ...... Cheers! Mick

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks Mick, I agree mate. The V/box style works great with charcoal or briquettes. I’d be keen to hear how you go about fixing the drainage issue!

[@shreckm6470]

Don't forget the Darche is a cooker aswell and is very good at it.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Definitely works a treat 👌🏽

[@timothykieper]

When I saw, "Fire Pit Shootout", I thought it was a news story from the weekend in Chicago?

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Unfortunate that's where our thoughts go first these days isn't it?

[@TroyWilkinson978]

Just subscribed. Clear, concise and to the point video. I would have added weight as a category, as weight is a major factor for caravanning, but very informative vid.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks mate, appreciate the support. Agree the weights would definitely have been a help as well.

[@kellyelly1514]

Camp chair comparison next

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Might have to do one if I upgrade!

[@davidfletcher4560]

I use adventure kings fire pit i drilled holes in it whi h air in it it seems to work for me

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey David I’ve done the same to ours now also. Definitely makes the world of difference 👍🏽

[@scottmilburn4447]

Shouldn’t have to do anything to it. Kings is crap. Nothing but rubbish do not use jt

[@jonahwigley3313]

@@scottmilburn4447 yawn

[@147andreluiz]

I copied the Kings model using corrugated iron from the recycling centre and cost me $0 hundred dollars. It's thin and weak but with a couple of modifications it's worth it. Weights nothing too.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Sounds like a good setup Andre, definitely worth re-purposing that scrap iron that would otherwise end up in landfill or recycling centre.

[@slygamer01]

Now a couple of years later, it would be interesting to see a comparison of the Darche 450 (now $399) and the Kings Folding Fire Pit ($89 in a bundle that includes the trivet and grill). To my eye, the only difference is the Darche comes with a cast iron trivet and the Kings has a powder-coated steel trivet. The rest of it I'm sure came out of the same factory. The value for money argument may be quite different now.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Not wrong mate. I’ve been seeing more and more of these fire pits coming out and thinking exactly the same thing. Might be time to revisit this one

[@stevesutton6093]

I really like the Darche but would be a bit concerned that so would others when they see it sitting around my campsite when I am not there!

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Great point Steve, never considered that! I'll be making sure it's out of sight from now on!

[@wkndcrew]

I've had the Darche for a few years now and not a fan. Doesn't get enough air underneath so the fire is never great. Friends have got a large folding square aluminium one and it's awesome.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I’ve been having similar problems lately. The trivet in the bottom doesn’t seem to let enough air through. I’ve taken it out and it seems to have fixed it a little.

[@wkndcrew]

@@OutNAboutAustralia yeah we started that way and now put the base grill back in to try to get airflow underneath. Sort of works but the cone shape of the fire-pit just encourages ash to funnel to the bottom, blocking any oxygen. The only true success we’ve had is when we use really good quality wood. The other issue is it just doesn’t give out much heat due to its size. The one our friends use is one of the large square mesh folding pits and I was shocked how much heat it put out, plus pack down size is amazing! Will sell my Darche for one 😊 Great video of yours BTW, thanks for the comparisons 👍

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

No worries mate. I’ll have to check out the mesh type pit too. Thanks for letting me know about it 🤙🏽

[@starguard4122]

This was a really great video, but it looked like your dog was really trying to get your attention 😊

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

He definitely was! The blooper reel would’ve been longer than the video of all the times he walked through 😂

[@moparman1506]

Think your dog wants a review on the tennis ball

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I reckon so lol

[@MrSmerb]

Darche for sure, kings is great with a air hole but its heavy as hell great for home not for touring

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Spot on Mitch, not the weight that’s a problem for me but it slides all over the place and I have to go looking for all 4 plates 😂

[@MrSmerb]

@@OutNAboutAustralia need to get the bag for it, the one i have fits the fire pit and the small bbq plate that king have, bbq plate fit perfect over the fire pit to great for cooking

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@MrSmerb cheers mate I might have to look at that if I start using the Kings model again. Would definitely save some stuffing around looking for everything.

[@raymondmorgan5049]

Adventure kings one is easy fix to be fair few holes at bottom and a grate in the v will make it work so much better

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

100% agree there mate. Knocked a few holes in it and improved it ten fold!

[@smileydave3907]

Put extra slots in my Kings fire pit to allow sides to lay flatter at times

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Sounds like a good idea! Does it help throw the heat out?

[@smileydave3907]

Yes holds more wood. Can have one side up in original position and one side down also

[@adventurewhenwecan]

I've had the Bunnings pit for over 2 years now 😂 definitely has shocked me it still is going especially for $40

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

2 years that’d have to nearly be a record 😂

[@adventurewhenwecan]

@@OutNAboutAustralia I seriously can't fault it for how many times I've used it 😂 original bag and all haha

[@bltwell5258]

Where did you get?

[@billytrickett1218]

Should try compact campfires

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I’ll have to check them out. Cheers mate! 🤙🏽

[@darrenwilliamsweeney865]

King's firepit just drill series of 10mm holes at the bottom of both sides.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Works a treat Darren 👌🏽 I drilled 3 x 20mm holes into each side and that’s done wonders.

[@scottheads]

Had the Darche 450 for over a year now and I have to say that it is a fantastic fire pit. I know it's extremely expensive but it is top quality, folds Down flat, is very easy to empty out and comes with the cooking grill on top that is unbelievably handy for cooking on. I use it camping and in the backyard at home, good to use with the kings battery operated spit.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I've been looking at a few similar battery spits lately, I'll have to give the kings one a look too. So far there's not much I can fault Darche for. They might not have had the original design but they've done it justice in my opinion.

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Nice vid thanks mate!

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

No worries. Glad to help 👍🏽

[@tbonetyrone681]

If only the "adventure kings " laser cut writing was cut into the other plates for added oxygen plus it would look cool too, and just need a space the plates from sitting all the way home and ash tray and it would much better.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

My thoughts exactly when I set it up for the first time! You never know they might turn around and change it one day.

[@iiMEiii]

Only a 10 minutes with a grinder or drill to make some air gaps then 4 screws into the inside to hold a grill grate and it would probably go way better. If you do it rereview the thing.

[@johnmettam1573]

Darche is number 1, but I have the Kings pit, only because it is cheap, and I don’t get out much.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

That's it John, only buy what suits your needs mate. I've got a video coming out tomorrow showing how to modify the Kings firepit and get a bit more air through the fire.

[@patrickenstrom5408]

Please do a camp chair review / comparison

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Might have to do one if I upgrade!

[@willimacdo]

Thanks

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

No worries mate

[@franbaas3403]

Add a fire grid to the adventure kings with the air gap and it will kill the rest

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I’m definitely keen to put this to the test now! Thanks mate 👍🏽

[@franbaas3403]

@@OutNAboutAustralia maybe also have some air vents in the end plates will help!

[@vlfreak]

@@franbaas3403 thatd be the ideal combo 👍

[@richardandrews7538]

How can you even keep a fire pit in a comparison test when it can't do the basic function of having a fire? I don't think you can get the Bunnings fire pit any more but I got one just like it at BCF and the quality had been vastly improved. We've had ours for a few years and there is no sign of rust or decaying ember catcher. It is light quick and cheap and provides a great fire. The shallow, wide dish provides more heat to a wider circle and the light weight is great for the back of the car or camper trailer. We thought it would be disposable item and replace each year but it ahs not been that at all.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

That’s it Richard, safe to say I was disappointed using the Kings unit until done a few mods to it to make it burn better. Good to hear BCF have improved the design of the Bunnings unit too. It had a lot of potential!

[@bartnettle]

Get your thin blade on the grinder for the King and cut out some triangles in both sheets at the bottom. Make smooth and get yourself a stainless steel rack and cut it to make a bed at the bottom and she'll be sweet. Even better to workout an open close air hole so you can close it off to slow her down. Using some flavorsome eucalyptus leaves or hickory smoke for BBQ flavor

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Top suggestions Bart! Not much beats hickory for smokey flavour. I reckon this might have to be my next weekend experiment!

[@bartnettle]

@@OutNAboutAustraliaLifedoo Firepit is a bit longer and already has ash pan, grills& accessories. But for Hickory smoking meats you might have to get a covered charcoal BBQ for indirect cooking. So many options nowadays.Cheers

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Definitely mate, always works great in the Weber kettle 👍🏽

[@stevecrowe176]

@@bartnettle not available from Amazon ATM

[@glennmitten3554]

ive got an ezy que and your dead right hard to get a good coal base

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

G'day Glenn. Couple of fellas have commented running a decent drillbit or a grinder through the side plates and it definitely helps build that coal bed with more airflow. Video should be up this week hopefully of how I did mine.

[@Lavanche]

Come on! You have a good boy. Throw the ball! :D

[@themacs488]

Kings has a stainless steel folding fire pit very similar to Darchy out now. Be interested in your thoughts on this. Thanks for the video.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I did see that. Im hoping they haven’t cheaped out on the steel quality. If I come across one I’d love to have an in depth look at it.

[@smokeydk7712]

I drilled 8 big holes in the end panels in the Kings because is no air flow

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey mate, I've done similar to mine since making this video, definitely makes the world of difference.

[@d.Cog420]

mate, at least 10 years form the darche you say, you'll get 200 from the adventure kings. And for breathing just lift the sides up, chuck a stone in the gap or anything metal till it's up and running then close it back up. Use a fire blanket too which I reckon you should with all of them. Darche just looks flimsy to me but probably good for Bondi bbq's.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Yeah definitely an option mate. I used to use a bolt either side but got sick of loosing them haha. Fire blanket is a nice idea too! The biggest draw to the Darche one for me though was the stainless material, hasn't had a drama so far but we'll see as it gets older I guess.

[@d.Cog420]

@@OutNAboutAustralia sweet and sorry mate I was a bit rude with that first comment, must have been on the piss.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@d.Cog420 haha no worries mate, everyone’s entitled to an opinion.

[@moto083c]

adventure kings pit just needs a few 10mm drill holes in the bottom half of the V sides and it will be a clear winner

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Definitely does a good job once that air issue is fixed.

[@Shawn-ts4jw]

Crazy, that last one for 200+ dollars.... cost price it's 35$, in our country you get them for $100..... and yes, very good quality, same one, came from same factory, even same name lol

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I'm pretty sure they've gone up over here since I filmed this one. Great unit but the markup is bloody high!

[@CliveWrigglesworth007]

Maybe you could drill some holes down the bottom of the V on both sides of the ADVENTURE KINGS one to give the fire some regular airflow without the need of bolts you could lose? (and buy the dog a new ball!)

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

G'day Clive, I've since done exactly that mate! Definitely helps the airflow and throws the heat out way better! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWetimaDfpKDe5o

[@DiHandley]

Really good review! I’m thinking I might go with the Darche based on weight. Cheers.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Glad I could help mate. Check out the link in the video description to check out the specs from Darche on Tentworlds website.

[@markmay184]

Never work with animals 😀 Good vid 👍🏻

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Thanks mate. He just wants to help with everything 😂

[@PeterKnagge]

The dog was looking a little bit cheated. At one stage for a split second he looked directly at the camera as if to say to the audience, "damn it, why doesn't my hooman stop messing with the camera and instead of buying fire pits and save his money and buy something practical and worthwhile? Like an automatic ball launcher.🐕"😂 I agree good video it gave me a lot of information to think about. I'm a bit older so I still can't believe people are willing pay over a $1000 for a portable fireplace.

[@louisebennett666]

Where can I get a Darchie fire pit in South Australia, all out of stock for months? Has anyone found them to buy?

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

G'day Louise, seems like there's a fair back order issue Australia wide you can grab one from Tentworld online here geni.us/darche-450-fire-pit Or I believe Snowys has a retail store in SA and may have them online here t.cfjump.com/70153/t/64164?Url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.snowys.com.au%2fstainless-steel-bbq-450-firepit

[@davidlong4262]

www.snowys.com.au/search?w=fire%20pit Looking at the 450 model today :-)

[@Alex84575]

How does the grass hold up to the darche? I watched another video where it was burning for a few hours and left a brown square on the ground.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey Alex, No issues so far although I am moving it after each use. If I notice any burning I’ll post a follow up! 👍🏽

[@SaltEarthandSun]

Leaving it one spot for a few hours with a very hot fire leaves a dry patch of grass, but it doesn't kill it.

[@tedbear5268]

$290 to light a fire. Must have rocks in your head. Grab an old 44 from the dump shop or recycle centre. They have plenty there that people throw away. Mine cost $5 and far outweighs any shop bought firepit

[@dagsbouch]

Now take you 44 and put it in your car, ute, wagon and take it across the country to wherever you camp and see how many trips you go on before you choose something more practical. You can't beat a 44 for the back yard but for travel not so good.

[@taniaschiller9823]

@@dagsbouch What's happened to camping recently ? When did people start paying money to light a fire ? I'm nearly 50 and travelled to every page in the Australian road atlas (yes the paper version) but never even thought of buying a transportable fire pit. I always used the ground with maybe a few rocks around it for my fire pit. Interesting idea this spending money on a fire pit, i still don't get it..

[@dagsbouch]

@@taniaschiller9823 Well Tania, a lot has changed since you last travelled with your paper map but in a lot of places you are not allowed to have a fire on the ground, hence the cheap and the very expensive fire pits. Most of the time for me is up the Murry on the ground now you cant beat that can you, but no doubt in the next few years they will try and stop that too, Cheers Tania.

[@johnhegarty5194]

If you a dd the cost of heat beads/charcoal to the mix, the outcome may have been different. Just saying 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@stevethorne6535]

What's the heat like coming off the Darche one? Does it block much?

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hi Stephen, No blockages that I've noticed yet. The design seems to let the ash fall straight through the folds through to the ground.

[@stevethorne6535]

@@OutNAboutAustralia sorry I meant blocking heat. I've found most fire pits block a fair bit of heat

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@stevethorne6535 ah sorry mate misunderstood. It still throws the heat out but definitely not as much as a normal ground fire.

[@kaerka9107]

Do you think darce can be use on deck ?

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I can't see why not, however if embers or hot ash were to land outside the ground plate it could still burn your deck.

[@danielhill136]

FFS throw the ball dad😂😂

[@kelrobins7476]

Lol my old dog use to do same thing just throw the bloody ball or stick or rock lol I miss that dog

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

I reckon that's what he's thinking Daniel lol Bit more screen time for the big fella soon I hope!

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

@@kelrobins7476 can't beat them mate, they're beauties. He'd chase an empty can if I threw it for him lol

[@darrenwilliamsweeney865]

The darche is a copy of the Japanese snow peak firepit

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

100% mate, unfortunately just couldn't afford the Snow Peak one at the time.

[@peterbronxsidetrack1238]

I have a "The Fire Pit Company" fire pit very happy, folds flat and easy to carry, $100 well spent FPC pit is similar to adveture kings -the FPC is 60cm- and is "Made in Australia I've had it a year and had lots of fires & still in great nick Had the bunnings one lasted about 2 years.

[@peterbronxsidetrack1238]

Don't know how crossout happened fpc is 60cm

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Wish I knew about the FPC one lol. Cheers Peter.

[@alanfiddick1887]

Is the darche a knock off of the drifter pit or the drifter a knock off of the darche

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

G'day Alan, not sure mate. I've been trying to figure that one out myself. All I know is the Drifta one is made by Snow Peak in Japan under the name "Takibi". If I was going to guess though I'd say the Snow Peak one came first and Darche have modified some details.

[@alanfiddick1887]

@@OutNAboutAustralia no worries, was just curious as they are very similar

[@proninety7587]

12:00 drill holes

[@HLsab]

I’d be very surprised if the Darche pit lasts 10 years , my pick would be the Bunnings , buy almost 10 of those to 1 Darche .

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Great point Luke, for the price you pay they might even come in cheaper!

[@chrisbull3838]

Yep. The Bunnings is the go, but you have to paint it regularly.

[@JamesyMusial14]

Hey mate, I make custom fire pits similar design to the kings one but a bit bigger and with breathing holes in the base. I’ll send you a message maybe I can organise to have one sent to you to review.

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Sounds great!

[@pandatimetv1889]

What about the weigh of them ?

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Hey mate, the Bunnings one came in super light at just over 2.5kg, the Kings one just under 10kg and the Darche was 12kg in the bag 👍

[@samn9969]

Bro...throw that ball!

[@badwolf5628]

Poor dog !!:( please please throw the ball!! Hahahaha

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

He'll be a feature in the first trip video 😂

[@Machsattack]

Good comparison, but throw the ball you monster!😝

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

😂 he definitely got a workout after we finished filming!

[@grawmebrown9759]

If you used as much wood in the other 2 as you did in the Darcy it would have been fare

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Only problem I had with adding more wood in the Kings unit was it kept collapsing and smothering the fire.

[@mickgatz214]

It's a shame that 4 plate pit burner isn't manufactured with stainless steel..... :(

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

That would be good, but I reckon the cost would go through the roof with the price of stainless.

[@villain5365]

The Dog gets a like XD

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

He’s a champion 😂

[@furocity]

Kings have a darche copy now lol clearly they agree it’s better

[@OutNAboutAustralia]

Must do mate