I’ve got this super expensive, super great propane fire pit to use while camping. It’s pretty ridiculous, but a campfire is such an essential part of camping for me, and the Howl is so much better than any of the alternatives I’ve used, that it’s worth it. It’s the third one I’ve owned, and I’ve tried several owned by others I’ve camped with. If you feel the same about a fire’s importance to your camping, and you camp enough for it to make a difference, take the advice “buy once, cry once” here.
Aside: Some might ask, “Why not just use wood?” Unfortunately, in California—and much of the American West—fire bans happen every summer, and you can’t have an open fire like that. The Howl is UL-rated, and able to be used in a lot more circumstances when other fire sources are banned.
This anecdote, posted to the Howl blog, is a fun look at just one part, and why it cost so much.
The $40,000 Mission Control Knob
Why did HOWL spend $40,000 certifying the Mission Control Knob? Go behind the engineering of a premium American-made propane fire pit.