Outdoor Fire Rings

A portable and effective way to take a campfire with you

There are few outdoor activities more enjoyable, comfortable, and satisfying on a cool autumn night than building a toasty, roaring fire. However, the responsible 21st-century outdoors enthusiast usually must think twice before building such a campfire just anywhere. An outdoor fire ring is the perfect way to enjoy the look and feel of a campfire virtually anywhere.

Choices

Fire rings come in a variety of styles, many featuring cut-out patterns relating to the outdoors and sportsmanship. Many styles are adorned with designs of nature scenes or wild animals, enhancing the woodsy feel of your outdoor gathering and giving an unparalleled ambiance to any gathering. The majority of fire rings are made of attractive black-coated steel or cast iron to withstand high temperatures.

What is a fire ring?
 
A fire ring is designed to contain a fire that is built directly onto the ground, such as a home-made campfire. Fire rings are simply circles made of forged metal and have no bottom. They are designed to surround and contain your fire. They're available in various sizes to suit your needs.

Alternatively, if you're hoping to build a fire somewhere that isn't fire-safe, such as on your patio or in your backyard, a fire ring may not be the ideal solution. A fire pit has legs and a bottom and is more suited for situations where you need to contain the entire fire instead of simply keeping it in one place.

Safety first

Although the outdoorsman in you may be feel that you can contain a fire without the use of a fire ring, it's not a safe idea, especially in populated areas.

Once you've chosen your ideal location to build your fire, make sure you use a fire ring large enough to contain it. Remember that firewood must be able to fit inside of the ring, and the flames will get larger as the fire burns. Also make sure your fire ring itself isn't so large that your fire gets out of control.

Although your fire is much safer with the use of a fire ring that without, remember to never build fires within close proximity to potentially flammable areas. Scout your location in advance and make sure there are no trees, grass, buildings or other flammable material nearby. Even with the use of a fire ring, fires can be dangerous and should be treated with extreme caution.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Fire rings provide safe and stylish surroundings for campfires, cooking fires, or small bonfires. The variety of fire rings available ensures you'll find just what you need to make your next outdoor gathering a memorable (and cozy) experience.

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