Solo Stove Mesa

Name: Solo Stove - Mesa - Smokeless Fire Pit - 5.1" / with Stand
Brand: HearthTrail
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Smokeless Fire Pit • 5.1" / with Stand

The Solo Stove Mesa is a tiny tabletop smokeless fire pit that’s mainly about ambiance and quick s’mores, not serious backyard heat. It runs on wood pellets or small wood chunks, and once it’s hot, it burns surprisingly clean for something this small.

MiniBoss

Tabletop Sized

ModSlot

Accessory Ready

FirstFire

Easy First Fire

LowRegret

Low-Regret Pick

S-TierGift

Gift Ready

FreshStart

New Year Reset

CocoaSpawn

Christmas Morning Patio

Use-Cases

Small Patios / BalconiesDeck-Friendly with StandTabletop / Personal ambiance

Value / Price Tier

Budget

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Overall Fit Score 7/10 Strong pick with a few trade-offs worth knowing.

Smoke & Spark Control

4/5

Heat Output & Warmth

2/5

Ease of Use & Cleanup

4/5

Portability & Storage

6/5

Over Achiever!

Value for Money

3/5

Great if…

You want a compact tabletop fire for patios, balconies, or small outdoor spaces
You like the idea of quick, clean burns using wood pellets (minimal ash, easy to control)
You want something you can grab with one hand and bring to a friend’s place or camping table
You mostly want ambiance and marshmallow roasting for 1–3 people nearby

Think twice if…

You expect it to heat a seating circle (it’s hands-and-face warmth up close, not body warmth at distance)
You don’t want to babysit fuel (refilling pellets the wrong way can smolder or choke airflow)
You’re using it on a nice table and hate soot/heat worries without a proper heat-safe surface setup

Our take…

This is a tiny tabletop smokeless pit that’s more about cozy flame vibes and s’mores than real “warm the group” heat. It’s genuinely low-smoke once it’s burning hot, but pellet refills can be a little fussy and the heat radius is small.

Cooking Ready?

Snack-only (s’mores, hot dogs)

Ideal Group Size

Solo (just you)1–2 people (solo & couples)

Heat Radius

Mostly ambiance – real warmth within ~2 ft

Space Needed

Tiny balcony / nook (3' x 3' clear space)Small patio corner (4' x 4' clear space)

Worthy Mentions

Best fuel is pellets for the cleanest “smokeless” burn and the easiest lighting; small sticks work, but they’re fussier and can smoke more during startup. A full pellet load is usually a short hang (roughly 30–45 minutes) before you’re down to coals.
It’s a tabletop vibe pit, not a heater: you’ll feel it close-up, but it won’t warm a whole seating circle. Great centerpiece for a two-person table; not a backyard warmth solution.
Heat management is real: the stand helps protect surfaces, but the unit still gets very hot and can leave scorch marks on the wrong table. Use a non-combustible, heat-safe surface, keep clear of low overhangs, and expect a long cool-down.

Fuel Type

WoodPellets

Recommended Fuel

Pellet smokeless bundle (premium hardwood pellets in burn basket / pellet adapter)Kiln-dried hardwood logs

Fuel to Avoid

Standard wood-safety bundle (no green wood, no softwoods, no treated/painted lumber, no plywood/MDF, no construction scraps/pallets, no trash/cardboard)Air-quality / neighbor-friendly bundle (avoid green/wet wood, softwoods, trash, cardboard, printed paper)

Typical Burn Time

Up to 30 minutes of strong flame per loadAbout 30–45 minutes of strong flame per load

Get Unit Started

Pellets in burn basket (no logs needed)Fire starters + 3–4 small splits (no kindling needed)

Ash / Residue Output

Moderate

Piece Thickness (wood models only)

Kindling + small splits (1–3" thick)Split wood only (no large rounds)

Max Piece Size (wood models only)

Up to 10" logs (compact pit)

Brand: Solo Stove
Model: Mesa 5.1"
Dimensions: 6.1"D x 6.1"W x 6.1"H
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Model Family: Mesa Tabletop
Release: 2022
Materials: 304 stainless steel tabletop fire pit with stainless stand, dual-fuel grate, and nylon carry bag (ceramic coating on color variants).
Made In: Imported – designed by Solo Stove in Grapevine, Texas, and manufactured overseas (primarily in China).
Warranty: ndustry-leading lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on genuine Solo Stove products. Normal wear and misuse aren’t covered; if damage from misuse can’t be repaired, Solo Stove offers a one-time 50% off replacement discount.

Why we like it

Easy “table fire” vibe with real flames, without the usual smoke-in-your-face
Dual-fuel design lets you use pellets for an even burn or mini wood pieces for a more classic feel
Simple setup with the included stand, and it’s light enough to move around easily
Great for quick, cozy burns when you don’t want to commit to a full-size pit

Best for

Patio tables and balcony setups; s’mores nights with kids; apartment or renter-friendly outdoor hangs where you want the vibe more than the warmth

Things to know

Heat output is very local (think hands-and-face close); it won’t warm a whole seating circle
Pellet burn time is usually around 30–45 minutes per load, and adding pellets mid-burn can make them burn faster
It can be picky about airflow: don’t stuff it full, and expect the cleanest burn after it’s fully lit and hot
Wood size is limited (about 5 inches max), and cheap “heating” pellets vs cooking pellets can change smoke/soot and performance

Other HearthTrail favorites

If you want the same idea but noticeably more heat and less babysitting, the Solo Stove Mesa XL is the better pick for most people. If you want a true “sit around it” fire for a group, step up to something like the Solo Stove Ranger 2.0.

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