I bought this for my husband for Father's Day to use at our lake house. He isn't one to be effusive about a gift but this fire pit really impressed him. My husband is an accomplished fire builder and could not get over the ease w/ which this fire started, how quickly it became hot and the lack of smoke that typically comes with a campfire.  I am looking forward to being able to build a great campfire for a girl's Sangria night!!  ( I'm campfire challenged! ;) )