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TIKI Patio
Smokeless Fire Pit • 25"
The TIKI Patio 25" is a backyard-focused smokeless wood fire pit that’s made to look clean on a patio and feel easy to live with. Once it’s fully hot, it puts out a big flame with less smoke than a basic open fire pit, and cleanup is genuinely simple.
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Usability & Value
How it fits in real life
What it’s best for, and where it lands on value.
Value / Price Tier
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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.
Great if…
- You want a low-smoke backyard fire pit that feels simple, tidy, and not fussy
- You like getting key extras in the box (stand, ash pan, cover) instead of buying everything separately
- You mostly want a clean-looking flame for 4–6 people, not an all-night bonfire monster
- You want an easy-clean pit that won’t dump ash everywhere when you empty it
Think twice if…
- You want maximum “feel it on your legs” warmth without add-ons (heat can draft up)
- You plan to move it around a lot (it’s doable, but not fun at ~43 lbs)
- You’re expecting truly zero smoke at every moment (startup and low/ending fires can still smoke with damp wood)
- You hate buying accessories later (a spark screen/heat deflector can feel like the real finishing pieces)
Our take…
This is a backyard patio smokeless pit that prioritizes easy, low-mess fires and solid value over “premium tank” build or travel-friendly weight. It burns impressively clean once it’s hot, but the warmth can feel more upward than outward unless you add a heat deflector.
Basics
Backyard Basics
The quick, real-world stuff: cooking, warmth, space, and what it’s like to live with.
Cooking Ready?
Ideal Group Size
Heat Radius
Space Needed
Worthy Mentions
- Cleanup is unusually easy for a wood pit: it uses a removable ash pan (drawer-style), so you’re not tipping the whole pit to dump ash. Keep that tray from overfilling so airflow stays strong and “smokeless” works better.
- Heat feels best for a close circle: it’s designed around about a 4 ft comfort zone. If you want more warmth farther out, a heat deflector accessory is a common upgrade people use to push heat outward.
- Fuel behavior: it can run regular firewood (around 16" pieces fit better than longer logs). Pellet-style wood packs burn hot and clean but are more of a shorter session; logs are better for longer hangs. Startup can still smoke until the pit heats up.
Fuel
Fuel & Burn Profile
What to burn, what to avoid, and what the “real” burn looks like once it’s going.
Fuel Type
Recommended Fuel
Fuel to Avoid
Typical Burn Time
Get Unit Started
Ash / Residue Output
Piece Thickness (wood models only)
Max Piece Size (wood models only)
Details
Product Specs
The quick-reference stuff you actually compare.
- Brand
- TIKI
- Model
- Patio Fire Pit - 25
- Dimensions
- 24.75"D x 24.75"W x 18.75"H
- Weight
- 45 Pounds
- Model Family
- Patio Fire Pit
- Release
- 2019
- Materials
- 16-gauge stainless steel with a black powder-coated, weather-resistant exterior; includes a removable stainless ash pan, steel stand, and fabric weather cover.
- Made In
- Imported – manufactured overseas for TIKI® Brand (Lamplight Farms, USA).
- Warranty
- 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship when used in a typical residential backyard setting (TIKI® Brand).
In Plain English
The real-world take
Short, practical notes—what matters, what doesn’t, and what to expect.
Why we like it
- The removable ash pan makes post-fire cleanup quick (no scooping ash out of a deep bowl)
- It’s designed to run well with either logs or pellets, so you can choose “easy mode” or “classic wood”
- The overall look is more “patio furniture” than “camp gear,” and it comes with a cover
- Plenty of flame presence for small groups without needing a massive footprint
Best for
- Patios and backyards where you want a cleaner wood fire without overthinking it
- Small groups (around 4–6) who sit fairly close and want a bold flame
- People who want simple cleanup and a tidy, modern look
Things to know
- It’s not truly smoke-free at the beginning and end of a burn; the cleanest burn happens once the pit is fully hot
- The firebox can feel a little tight for chunky logs, so you may end up using smaller splits (or pellets) for an easier burn
- Like most smokeless designs, it can go through wood faster when you’re chasing that hot, clean burn
- Don’t use it under a covered patio or low overhangs, and give it proper clearance and a non-combustible surface
Other HearthTrail favorites
If you want more of a travel-friendly smokeless pit, look at the TIKI Portable Retreat. If you want a bigger accessory ecosystem and a more “stainless cylinder” style, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is a common cross-shop.
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INTRO
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CTA
Pick your crowd size first, then choose: smokeless (lower drama) or heater-style (more heat per person).
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