I bought a cheaper portable fire pit with a similar design before. It was pretty good, but Solo Stove products are on another level. When used properly, they are as close to smokeless as you could hope. The materials used are good quality, and the manufacturing quality is also better than competitors. There are no weak metal seams or poor welds on my fire pit at all. The ranger is the perfect size for a smaller patio and is easily taken with you to the beach or camping. Even with its smaller size, it produces a tremendous amount of heat.