Ignik  FireCan Elite Portable Fire Pit

I've had the older black firecan for years. Got one of these earlier this year, and it's a face melter. I put the fire rocks that Ignik sells in it, and they seem to work great, although I think there are a lot of other options on the net. This thing is all I need to cook and stay heated while camping with my 2017 Tacoma. Just the right size to fit in my system.

Picked up the Ignik Fire Can due to the fact that Colorado has low snowpack. Odds are we will have fire bans for camping this year.

Have had my eye on the FireCan Elite by Ignik for some time to enable better car camping during wildfire/burn-ban season. Was able to use my not-a-dividend-anymore to sweeten the deal, and brought one home. I already had a 5-lb propane growler for my car-camping cooktop, so I was able to hook it up to the FireCan right away and test it out. Wow is this thing loud! The lowest setting gives nice flames, but a pretty loud hiss, and turning it up to high makes it sound like the same jet engine built into my Primus OmniFuel stove without the silencer. I had planned to get some lightweight ceramic "rocks" to place inside in order to enhance the aesthetic; I ended up eschewing the expensive and every-rock-looks-the-same Ignik Moon Rocks and sprang for Stanbroil's charcoal-black ceramic "lava rocks", which were half the price for twice the volume. The lava rocks made a huge difference, not just in the aesthetics, but in the sound. I layered smaller nuggets around the outside of the oval burner, then just barely covered the burner with a single layer. Unlit, it looks like the FireCan is nearly half-full with irregular nuggets of charcoal. Lit, the flames look more natural and reach slightly higher when on low, and the noise is *significantly* less. And I have half a bag of lava rocks left over. The rocks take slightly longer to cool than an empty FireCan after turning it off, but that's a small price to pay for the leap in Pleasant Experiences. I can just leave the rocks in the FireCan, too, and the regulator hose packs in atop them with no problem. A few other thoughts: —The quick-connector on the regulator hose is a bit stiff; I have to hold the opposite end of the FireCan while attaching the hose so it doesn't scoot around. —The FireCan is slightly awkward to light. The pilot/ignition hole is on the opposite end from the control knob (likely for good reason); because the knob must be held in in order to light the FireCan, and my butane lighter wand also requires the trigger to be held down to maintain flame, I have to squat next to the long side of the FireCan and use both hands to light the flame, all while being cautious not to lean over and singe my hair or eyebrows. —The FireCan comes with a foldable propane tank stand, intended to prevent a small gas growler from falling over. It wasn't obvious what it was until I read the instructions. —One of the things that drew me to the FireCan Elite was that the propane hose connector did not protrude out from the FireCan very much, thus was less likely to be bent or broken by an ill-placed boot. This has so far been borne out in real life. —The foldable legs have rubber "feet" on the sides that have the effect of making the FireCan less likely to skid around when the legs are folded up. When unfolded, the feet are well away from both dirt/grime and the heat of the fire. Ingenious design. All my use of the FireCan so far is just testing it out, not use in the field. Nonetheless, I'm pretty pleased with it so far, especially with the addition of the "lava rock".

I expected much better quality from a reputable company and for the price point. My box came crunched, ripped and nearly open. The product itself was misshapen and creased. There is a foam disc and molded piece that doesn’t hold shape very well. It has not even been used yet and it is already malformed. The rest looks like pretty cheap constructed materials, minus the labeling. The plastic zipper isn’t even waterproof sealed. Sticking does look like good quality. There are no water vents or drains. Hopefully if it is out in the rain the case won’t absorb and hold water.

Saved my camp night! We weren’t able to use a campfire due to high winds and this came in clutch. When we turned it off the ambient temperature dropped like 20 degrees. Brr..

Perfect for late fall and early winter outings. SUPER warm! Can fit four people around quite easily, 6 can squeeze. Have to also buy the rocks or glass beads to go inside, which adds to the weight...but worth it.

I did a bit of research regarding flame height and output, based on my specific needs and landed on the Elite. What a great piece of kit! Flame on high with moon rocks is about a foot above the can, which is great, because that means I can usually use it on low for a nice aesthetic and plenty of warmth. On low, the flame is 3-4” above the top of the can, which is what I’m looking for most of the time. Using it on low saves fuel and is much quieter. Can’t wait to really use this at the site and I can’t wait to try it with a skillet on top!

Bought this late last summer and worked fine me for one days on our first camping trip. Just got into day three of a three week trip and it doesn’t work. The unit not stays on without the control valve pushed in, which means a sore thump and the choice of either a small flame or no hair left. Looks like the fancy Canadian version’s thermocoupler is a problem. So much for bringing a fire pit during a April trip in northern Canada.

Bought this late last summer and worked fine me for one day on our first camping trip. Just got into day three of a three week trip and it doesn’t work. The unit not stays on with the control valve pushed in, which means a sore thump and the choise of either a small flame or no hair left. Looks like the fancy Canadian version’s thermocoupler is a problem. So much for bringing a fire pit during a April trip in northern Canada.

After getting an adapter to hook our new Fire Can Elite up to the propane tank of our camper van we were able to enjoy a warm night in the desert just outside of Death Valley. We've used it a few times now and have been quit happy with the flame the Moon Rocks provide. Doesn't need to be turned up very much to provide warmth and ambiance, so doesn't use much of our propane. Looking forward to using it more in the future.