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    Solo Stove Ranger 2.0

    Smokeless Fire Pit • 15" / with Stand

    Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 is a compact 15-inch smokeless-style fire pit that’s sized for a small circle (about 2–4 people) and easy to move around. It’s best for quick, clean backyard fires, patios, tailgates, and camping where you want the smoke to die down fast once it’s rolling.

    HearthTrail Badges™

    Achievements

    Quick, game-style callouts that show what this pit is built for—so you can compare faster.

    ReburnTech
    Low Smoke Burn
    CompactFootprint
    Patio Sized
    Low-Drama
    Neighbor Approved
    TrailReady
    Camp Ready
    FirstFire
    Easy First Fire
    LowRegret
    Low-Regret Pick
    AutumnDrop
    Fall Fire Season

    Usability & Value

    How it fits in real life

    What it’s best for, and where it lands on value.

    Use-Cases

    Camping / OverlandingSmall Patios / BalconiesDeck-Friendly with Stand

    Value / Price Tier

    Midrange
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    Accessories

    Recommended Accessories

    The add-ons people actually end up buying for day-to-day use.

    Best premium cover – Solo Stove Yukon Cover

    Solo Stove’s own all-weather cover that hugs your Yukon tight and keeps rain, snow, and dirt off your stainless.
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    Smart Upgrade

    Best value cover – Heavy-Duty Yukon Cove

    Third-party workhorse made from thick waterproof fabric—leave it on all year and keep your pit protected on the cheap.
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    Must Have

    Spark Screen + Poker Set (Social/Huddle fit)

    Smokeless doesn’t mean spark-free. A spark screen helps keep embers and ash inside the pit, and the matching poker makes it easier to lift/rest the screen while you add wood. Best fit is the TIKI screen made for Social/Huddle; generic 20–22" screens can work, but wobble and poor rim fit are common.
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    Must Have

    Tabletop Heat Mat (oversized, fireproof)

    The Cleanburn runs extremely hot, and hot air can gather underneath—so a real heat barrier is the easiest “save your tabletop” move. Go oversized so it protects from both heat and stray ash. Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface (not plastic/resin).
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    Score

    Fit Score

    HearthTrail Fit™ is our shorthand for how easy this is to live with in real backyards – balancing performance, ease of use, and value.

    Overall Fit Score 8/10 Strong pick with a few trade-offs worth knowing.
    Smoke & Spark Control
    4/5
    Heat Output & Warmth
    3/5
    Ease of Use & Cleanup
    5/5
    Portability & Storage
    5/5
    Value for Money
    6/5
    Over Achiever!

    Great if…

    You want a low-smoke wood fire pit you can actually bring camping, tailgating, or to a friend’s place

    You’re usually lighting fires for 2–4 people, not a whole backyard party

    You want easy cleanup (ash pan) and a simple, no-fussy setup

    Think twice if…

    You want big warmth at a distance (it’s a “pull your chair closer” pit)

    You mainly burn standard-length firewood and don’t want to cut/split smaller

    You want max spark protection without buying add-ons like a spark shield

    Our take…

    Ranger 2.0 is the “grab-and-go” Solo Stove: genuinely portable, quick to light, and impressively low-smoke once it’s ripping. The trade-off is warmth and fire size, you’ll be sitting closer, and you’ll fuss more with shorter/smaller wood than with bigger pits.

    Basics

    Backyard Basics

    The quick, real-world stuff: cooking, warmth, space, and what it’s like to live with.

    Cooking Ready?

    Snack-only (s’mores, hot dogs)Cooking-ready with grill / griddle top (sold separately)Pizza-oven add-on compatibleHigh-heat searing & grilling

    Ideal Group Size

    2–3 people (tight circle)2–4 people (small group)

    Heat Radius

    Cozy within ~3 ft (tight circle)

    Space Needed

    Standard patio zone (6' x 6' clear space)Works in most suburban patiosNot for small balconies or tight decks

    Worthy Mentions

    Best warmth is close-in; without a heat deflector most heat rises, so seats beyond about 3 ft feel more ambiance than “heater” unless you add the deflector accessory.

    It likes smaller, dry splits and needs more frequent refueling than larger pits; adding too much wood at once can bring smoke back until it re-heats.

    The 2.0 removable ash pan makes cleanup easier, but expect occasional popping embers like any wood fire; a spark screen accessory helps if you’re on a deck or near furniture

    Fuel

    Fuel & Burn Profile

    What to burn, what to avoid, and what the “real” burn looks like once it’s going.

    Fuel Type

    Wood

    Recommended Fuel

    Smokeless default bundle (kiln-dried hardwood splits, 3–4" thick)Low-spark neighborhood bundle (kiln-dried ash / maple or other low-spark hardwoods)

    Fuel to Avoid

    Low-smoke bundle (avoid softwoods like pine/fir/cedar and all trash/cardboard)Unknown-treatment bundle (avoid pressure-treated, painted/stained wood, construction scraps, and pallets)

    Typical Burn Time

    About 45–60 minutes of strong flame per loadAll evening with periodic refueling

    Get Unit Started

    Short log cabin stack with kindling in the centerFire starters + 3–4 small splits (no kindling needed)

    Ash / Residue Output

    Low

    Piece Thickness (wood models only)

    Kindling + small splits (1–3" thick)Small–medium splits (3–4" thick)

    Max Piece Size (wood models only)

    Up to 12" logs (standard store bundle)Best with 10–12" logs

    Details

    Product Specs

    The quick-reference stuff you actually compare.

    Brand
    Solo Stove
    Model
    Ranger 2.0 - 15"
    Dimensions
    17"D x 17"W x 15"H
    Weight
    16.5 Pounds
    Model Family
    Ranger 2.0
    Release
    2022
    Materials
    304 stainless steel body and internal components.
    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.

    In Plain English

    The real-world take

    Short, practical notes—what matters, what doesn’t, and what to expect.

    Why we like it

    • The 2.0 cleanup is genuinely easier: the removable ash pan makes post-fire dumping quick.
    • For its size, it burns hot and “low-smoke” once it reaches secondary burn (when the upper jets kick in).
    • The Stand is a smart add-on for patios/decks because it lifts the heat off the surface and expands where you can use it.

    Best for

    • Small patios and tight seating circles
    • Couples or small groups who want a low-fuss fire
    • People who’ll move it between yard, trips, and tailgates.

    Things to know

    • “Smokeless” isn’t “no smoke”: you’ll still get smoke during startup, with windy conditions, or if the wood is damp/overfilled above the air holes.
    • The best warmth is close-in (roughly within a couple feet); it’s more about a clean flame than big radiating heat across the yard.
    • A 15-inch pit means some typical firewood logs are awkward—plan on shorter splits, breaking logs down, or using smaller pieces.
    • The Stand helps on heat-sensitive surfaces, but you still need smart clearance and ember awareness (especially on decks).

    Other HearthTrail favorites

    • If you want more heat and a roomier circle, move up to the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0.
    • If you want a tiny, super-easy fire for a table-height hang, look at the Solo Stove Mesa XL instead.

    Sources solostove.com, homedepot.com, amazon.com, outdoorhub.com, reddit.com, youtube.com, blog.gearchase.com

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