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THE NEXT GENERATION OF 12V HEAT
MOUNTAIN COLLECTION
The Mtn Collection is more than just a new colorway, it celebrates a lifestyle. Those who are Raised to Roam. The friends and families that live and breathe the mountain air and continue to get after it year after year.
MULTI-USE WARMERS
Ignik's multi-use warmers last longer and let you reseal them in order to use all their heat. By resealing your warmers you can use them again, even days later.
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from 353 reviewsJust got my elite yesterday and I'm trying it out on my patio.i use half the moonrocks with gas on low and flame is perfect. I would recommend this to anyone well built perfect little fire pit. cant wait for travels it is awesome.
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IF WEATHER IS COLD, YOU GET READY TOPSID HEATED BLANKED.
AND SO, YOU HAVE TASTE GOOD CAMPING,
I needed to help keep the tank protected during transport. From the van, to the canoe, to the campsite! It works perfectly. An added benefit was how it keeps the tank quiet! No more metal clanging and banging!
I have the Firecan Elite. As I live in Canada, I got to choose between the Elite and…well…the Elite, but given the choice I would pick this model anyway. That said, I can understand some of the gripes and complaints, as the other two models do not give off the same BTU’s as this model (rated in Canada at 58,000 BTU). I am located in Southwestern BC (Lower Mainland in the Coastal Mountain Range) and over the last three years we have experienced open fire restrictions and outright fire bans from mid May to about end of September. As such we rely heavily on propane fire pits. I am a Scout leader, and within my group we have numerous different models of propane fire pits, some with Lava Rocks and some without. My old fire pit (a locally produced product that I purchased about 12 years ago) used Vermiculite to diffuse and spread the flame, which performed poorly compared to Lava Rocks and subsequently only produced about 29,000 BTU (half of what the Fire Can Elite and other fire pits that use lava rocks puts out).
Our Venture Scout group just came back from a large regional camp where I got to use my Fire Can for the first time. When I first pulled it out I got a lot of comments from other leaders about how tiny it was and the impression that it was going to be basically useless. After using it for three nights in temperature down to about 8°C (about 45°F) they all changed their opinions and numerous other leaders and fellow campers were intrigued by it. We had it on the lowest setting and were able to keep a group of about 10 people warm. Ideally this may not be the best choice for a larger group, but it is more than adequate for a family or 4 to 6 and had no problem keeping our 10+ group warm. It isn’t perfect, but it is definitely better than some fire pits out there. I don’t know how well it would work without the lava rocks, but as I have already had experience with fire pits with and without lava rocks I wouldn’t even try without.
The issues I found with it (what I would like to see changed or improved upon in future models)? First, the hose is too short. I would like to see it at least 8 feet long, and possibly marked with bright colour. I plan to add yellow duck tape to my hose in an alternating (hazard) pattern so it can be easily seen. I do have some concern with the unit being so small if someone were to walk into the hose it could easily tip over the unit. Especially with the shorter hose floating off the ground. I really like the orange silicon feet for when the main feet are in the closed position. It helps to prevent it from sliding around in the back of your vehicle (when it isn’t jam packed with all your other camping gear😉). The problem is they do come off quite easily and you have to be careful not to lose them. My third gripe is with the ends of the unit. The sides have a cut out diamond mesh pattern which visually stands out as well as allowing better radiant heat, but the ends are solid and you can feel the difference with the reduced heat. It would be nice if some of the diamond mesh could be incorporated on the sides to better distribute the heat, making it more usable.
I will note some of the changes you have already made with the Elite (over the original) is a better regulator allowing for higher BTU, the addition of a control knob on the unit as opposed to just controlling it from the tank valve, and moving the inlet pipe to the short side where it is better protected by the legs of the unit. Although it may help to recess it some (if possible).
As I said earlier, we had no problem with 10 people around the unit (except those relegated to the sides without the diamond screen). That was when using the lowest setting. If it was colder the flame can be turned up and doing so definitely gives off considerably more heat but also would burn through the propane much quicker. From our experience we estimated this should last at least 6 to 7 nights (about 4 hours each night) on its lowest setting.
When I first brought this home, my wife immediately asked why, as I already had the other (older) fire pit that I never use anymore. My response was as it was so big, it was too inconvenient to lug around. Not to mention the excess amount of room it took up in my vehicle and the low output. The Vermiculite was also easy to spill and make a mess. These are all problems that the Fire Can Elite overcomes and I look forward to camping with a camp fire once again.
Once I get more experience and use out of it I will update my review, but for now I definitely recommend this product, particularly for families and smaller groups.
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.
I love this little Fire Can! It puts out a good amount of heat with the FireCan Rocks in there. The ground underneath stays cool too so I don't have to worry about what surface I'm using it on. We used it for an after work evening climb session along with the Gas Growler 5.0 Deluxe and it was the perfect set up. Easy to use, super portable. This will go with me everywhere. I think it will be a perfect little fire for the parking lot at the mountain too and takes up way less space than my portable fire pit.
This little guy is awesome! So portable and easy to carry around with the case. Saving money and the environment not using single use green canisters is a win win. No more almost empty green canisters rolling around my garage. I did have a little trouble getting it filled the first time as the first 2 places I took it to didn't have powerful enough equipment to fill it. I also bought a Fire Can and it was so nice having a little fire for an evening after work climb session. I feel like this set up will go with me everywhere this summer.
Ditch the single-use, little green tanks and use a refillable propane tank. Perfect for my use with my stoves, oven, and heaters and my Ignite 5 lb and 10 lb tanks. The one-star review is unfortunate; the reviewer misunderstood the purpose of the hose (and apparently didn't understand connectivity basics of tanks, hoses, and equipment/gear).
I’ve had my ignik for four years and never had trouble getting it filled. Until I camped my way into Texas where I happened to run out of propane. Two propane places have refused to fill it now. They can only fill Texas sized bottles.
If you live in Texas this may not be a good choice for your camp cooking needs.
If you’re considering traveling to Texas top up before crossing the state line.
Five stars for ignik. One star for Texas propane vendors.
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!
I love the form factor of this product. It’s just right for multi-day trips. Looks great, easy to carry, and my local propane shop filled it for about $10! That’s a significant savings over green bottles and it’s way easier to carry one of these than 10 of those green disposables, which I’ve always avoided by using white gas. This will be my first summer using propane. Thanks Ignik for the perfect solution!!
Love this blanket... When it worked. Got 1 weekend trip out of it.
I purchased this case as a means to protect my Ignik 2 in 1 heater/stove. It’s a little tall but the stove does fit into it. One could easily take up the extra space with a pot/pan set or other camp gear you would use with the stove. It’s also an excellent tank case/seat that is well constructed and durable.
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.
I plan several lengthy truck/Moonlander camping trips through Alaska, Canada, and Montana and the NW. I needed an energy efficient, dry, warming system without condensation (aka propane heaters.) Since I already have a power station to run the roof vent-fan, the folks at Radica recommended your bunk warming pad.
I can now hike more confidently in cold, wet conditions, knowing there will be a warm bunk in my camper.