Got this from Kickstarter and love it. There is a little smoke in the beginning while starting up, but once it starts heating up, the smoke virtually disappears. It's really nice for small gatherings, produces a beautiful flame and a lot of heat. The kids had fun roasting marshmallows and the adults enjoyed the heat without the smoke. Wish I had bought the larger Yukon. Makes it possible to enjoy the evenings outdoors year round in San Diego.