Fire pits come in many shapes and sizes. What kind of fire pits do you use? Among the many fire pits out there, we would like to introduce the “DOD Mecha-Burning Fire,” a fire pit with beautiful secondary combustion. We will also introduce the disadvantages and other products in the same series, so please use this as a reference when choosing a fire pit.
- DOD Mecha Burning Fire Specifications
- DOD Mecha Burning Fire Recommendations
- Disadvantages of DOD Mechamoe Fire
- DOD Mechamoe Fire variant
- summary
DOD Mecha Burning Fire Specifications
First of all, let’s take a look at the specs of the DOD Mechamoe Fire. Note the size when deployed and when stored!
Product size Fire pit: W43cm x D14cm x H24cm
Table: W45cm x D16.5cm x H13cm
Storage size W45cm×D19cm×H25cm
Gross weight 7.7kg
Material Body: Stainless steel
Table: Steel
Storage bag: 600D polyester
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DOD Mecha Burning Fire Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for DOD fire pits!
(1) Beautiful secondary combustion flame
This structure allows you to see secondary combustion and enjoy flames that are different from those of other fire pits.
Secondary combustion is the process of re-combustion by blowing high-pitched air on the combustible gases produced when wood is burned.
The DOD Mechamoe Fire has a two-layer wall structure that sends hot air to the top of the fire pit to create secondary combustion.
The fire pit can produce a fairly large flame, or a slightly blue flame when the heat is high.
(2) Less smoke + Hard to catch fire
Originally, combustible gases that could not be burned would remain in the air as smoke. The DOD Mechamoe Fire, however, creates a secondary flame by re-combusting this combustible gas. As a result, the amount of smoke is much less than that of a regular fire pit.
Less smoke also reduces the campfire odor characteristic of camping.
Also, because the wood is burned in the lower part of the fire pit and the combustible gas is re-burned in the upper part, fire sparks are less likely to fly out, reducing the possibility of holes in clothes, tarps, etc. (This only reduces the possibility of fire sparks flying out, not eliminating the possibility of fire sparks).(This only reduces the possibility, not eliminates it.)
(iii) Cute design
It is a very cute shape that you don’t see on other fire pits. And what’s more, the rabbit logo in the middle is cute.
The logo is faintly visible when the fire is lit in the dark, which also makes it look very nice in photos.
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Easy to set up and clean up
It is easy to set up as there is no assembly required. Simply place the main unit on a table and place the heat shield inside the main unit.
The ash receptacle is like a drawer and can be carried by itself. When the ash dumping area is far away, you only need to take the ash tray with you. This makes cleanup easier.
(5) Commercial firewood fits perfectly.
The size of firewood on the market generally ranges from 30 cm to 40 cm. 43 cm wide, the DOD Mechamoe Fire fits all the firewood on the market.
In the beginning, you need to chop the firewood to make it smaller. Once the fire is stable, it is very easy to just put it in.
(6) Useful in warmer seasons because heat is difficult to transfer
The secondary combustion raises the flame significantly, but because the body is box-shaped and covered on all sides, the surrounding area does not get that hot.
In the summer, the direct heat will make you sweat. Because of this, there are a surprisingly large number of people who do not make campfires in summer camps. For such people, this Mecha-Moe Fire is recommended.
Disadvantages of DOD Mechamoe Fire
(1) Heavy anyway.
The first disadvantage of this fire pit is its weight, which comes to a total of 7.7 kg. It is not so heavy that it cannot be carried, but some people find it difficult to hold it with one hand.
Comparison with other popular fire pits
DOD Mechamoe Fire: 7.7kg
Coleman Fire Disc: 1.6kg
UNIFLAME Fire Grill: 2.7 kg
Pico Grill 398: 442g
If you are not attracted to the secondary combustion, design features, and other aspects that set it apart from others, the Coleman Fire Disc or UNIFLAME Fire Grill may be easier to use.
(2) Storage is not compact
It is not the type of fire pit that folds up. The storage size is inevitably larger. Walking and touring campers, as well as those who do not have enough space in their vehicles, may have a tough time with this product.
(iii) Winter camping makes it difficult to feel warmth.
Front: DOD Mechamoe Fire Back: Coleman Fire Disc
Compared to a fire that produces a flame similar to an open flame, such as the Coleman Fire Disk, you cannot feel the warmth around the fire. This is because the heat is concentrated in the upper part of the fire pit due to its structure.
If you want to use it in winter camping, you should take measures such as placing reflectors.
(4) Consumption of firewood is high.
Secondary combustion fire pits have high combustion efficiency and burn well with less wood. On the other hand, they consume wood very rapidly.
For those who start fires early and want to enjoy them for a long time, or for those who start fires in the morning as well, the amount of wood used will increase.
(5) Relatively high price
With a price of about 15,000 years, it seems a bit expensive compared to other fire pits of the same size.
Popular fire pits such as the Coleman Fire Disc and UNIFLAME Fire Grill, which we have already mentioned as examples, can be purchased for less than 10,000 yen.
If you are not attracted to the different flame and design of secondary combustion, you may want to look for another fire pit.
DOD Mechamoe Fire variant
The Mechamoe Fire has variants in the same series of fire pits. Each of them is made to cover the disadvantages of Mechamoe Fire and is very interesting.
If you have any concerns about the demerits of Mechamoe Fire, please take a look at them.
Puchimoe Fire” is a compact size version of Mechamoe Fire
The Petit Moe Fire is a Japanese dictionary-sized version of the Mechamoe Fire.
The secondary combustion flame is retained, and the size is such that you can make a bonfire with the wood you pick up.It comes with a special net, which is great for simple cooking or making coffee.
It is also recommended for touring camping and solo camping, which was tough with the Mechamoe Fire.]
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Storage Size and Lightweight “Peramoe Fire”
It can be folded and stored down to a whopping A4 size.Weighing only 1.8 kg in total, it is considerably lighter than the 7.7 kg of the “Mechamoe Fire”.
The width of the unit is about 10 cm smaller than that of the Chamoe Fire, so commercially available firewood needs to be folded or cut.
It can be used without problems even by those who mainly camp on foot or touring camps.
Sukemoe Fire” for more enjoyment of secondary combustion
Unlike the “Mechamoe Fire,” the front of the “Skemoe Fire” is made of mesh, allowing you to enjoy the flames of secondary combustion more.Since heat is transmitted through the mesh in the front, you can feel warmer than with the Mechamoé Fire and can use it safely even in winter camps.
It is also thin and compact for storage because it is assembled.The total weight is 5 kg, which is lighter than that of the Dime-moe Fire.
This makes it easy to use even for those who do not have enough room to mount it in a car, as it can be placed in a gap.
summary
The Mecha-Moe Fire is highly recommended for enjoying secondary flames and provides a fire that you can “watch all the time. On the other hand, this fire pit has disadvantages such as size and weight. Please refer to the subspecies introduced in this article to find a fire pit that suits you best.
By the way, if you are looking for unique fire pits that we recommend, check here!
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