I thoroughly enjoyed our marshmallow-cooking sessions on the balcony and will continue to melt squishy white puffs of joy using the Mesa Xl going forward. In his spare time, he also tests out the latest drones, electric scooters, and smart home gadgets, such as video doorbells. If your goal is to use it more often, burn longer fires, or use pellets, then it’s a good thing the Mesa XL is on the scene. Inspired by our popular Solo Stove Fire Pits, the Mesa XL comes in a compact design and can be used on your terrace, balcony or on the road.

But just because it has a big flame, don’t expect the Mesa or the Mesa XL to act as a tabletop version of one of the best patio heaters; it doesn’t really kick out a lot of heat. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Both the Mesa and the Mesa XL produced a nice big flame — as good as any I’ve seen from one of the best fire pits. The Mesa first went on sale in the summer of 2022; it’s available in the traditional stainless steel finish of Solo Stove’s other fire pits.

Micki Wagner is a commerce editor for Hearst’s Enthusiast Group, where she is constantly on the lookout for exciting new products, great sales and deals, and fun gifts. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. INCLUDES NYLON CARRY BAG AND STAND FOR SAFE BURNING: Give your fire pit a sturdy base on which to rest.

Thanks to its bigger size Mesa XL boasts an extended burn time minimizing the need for frequent refueling. Prior to that, Mary wrote for 5280 Magazine in Denver while working as an outdoor instructor teaching climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and mountain biking. Once the fire is going, it roars like there is no tomorrow – great for heat, not so much for managing fuel. Using line up tabs means it is easily removed to add larger pieces of wood or reloading your mesa XL with pellets. Mesa XL has a pellet capacity of about 3x more than Mesa, and will subsequently burn for about 15 minutes longer (45-60min total with pellets).Mesa, which is made of 304 stainless steel, is very light for a structure of its strength and won’t crack when put under intense heat. The Mesa XL also boasts a slightly longer burn time than its predecessor, as well as the ability to impart more heat from its flame.

Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during transit, please contact us immediately. Though we love gas fire pits, this model is fueled by wood and is great for camping or backyard bonfires.He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. With the launch of the Mesa XL, Solo Stove is also releasing accessory packs for both Mesa fire pits. With Dual Fuel capability and Signature 360° Airflow, anyone can easily ignite and enjoy a smokeless fire. As with the full-size pits, the Mesa has a few removable parts; a ring at the top directs the airflow, and a small stand elevates the Mesa off your table.