NatureStove Ember XL 27″ Smokeless Fire Pit

Big Fire, No Smoke

The Ember 19″ is our best-seller for a reason — but some gatherings need more. More flame, more warmth, more seats around the circle. The Ember XL 27″ takes everything that works about the 19″ and scales it up for serious entertaining: bigger fire chamber, taller flames, and a heat radius that keeps 8–12 people warm without anyone scooting their chair closer.

The physics are identical. Double-wall construction pulls cold air through the base, superheats it between the walls, and jets it through precision-drilled holes at the rim. The result is a secondary burn that eliminates up to 95% of smoke. The XL just does it at a larger scale — bigger airflow channels, more secondary burn holes, and a deeper fire bowl that holds more fuel for longer unattended burn times.

When to Choose the XL Over the 19″

The Ember 19″ is the right choice for couples, small families, and anyone who wants portability (18 lbs). The XL is for a different use case:

• Regular hosting. If you entertain groups of 6+ on your patio or backyard, the 19″ leaves people on the outer edge cold. The XL’s heat radius covers a wider circle.
• Permanent installation. At 32 lbs, the XL isn’t something you’re loading into the truck every weekend. It’s designed to sit on your patio as a centerpiece — a fixture you build your outdoor space around.
• Longer burns. The deeper fire bowl holds more fuel. A full load of hardwood burns 5–7 hours without adding more — enough for an entire evening without tending the fire.
• Bigger flames. More fuel and more air means taller, more dramatic flames. This is the fire pit people photograph.

Same Smokeless Technology, Larger Scale

The XL uses the same double-wall convection system as the 19″. Cold air enters through bottom vents, travels up through the gap between walls, and exits as superheated jets through the rim holes. These jets ignite rising smoke and combustion gases in a secondary burn. The result: tall, clean flames with virtually no smoke once the walls reach operating temperature (12–18 minutes for the larger body).

The system is fully passive — no fans, no power, no moving parts. Just stainless steel and physics.

304 Stainless Steel Construction

Same marine-grade 304 stainless steel as the 19″ — 18% chromium, 8% nickel, 1.5mm wall thickness. Won’t rust, won’t peel, won’t corrode in rain, snow, or coastal salt air. The natural brushed finish is the final finish. Add the Grill Grate Pro for a cooking surface that sits directly on the XL’s rim.

Specifications

Diameter	27 inches (69 cm)
Height	16 inches (41 cm)
Weight	32 lbs (14.5 kg)
Material	304 Stainless Steel, 1.5mm wall
Fuel Type	Hardwood, charcoal, or wood pellets
Burn Time	5–7 hours per load (hardwood)
Smoke Reduction	Up to 95% vs. traditional fire pits
Seating Capacity	8–12 people
Included	Fire pit, removable ash pan, carry handles, user manual

Care & Best Practices

• Fuel: Use kiln-dried hardwood or seasoned splits under 20% moisture. Oak, hickory, and maple burn longest. Avoid softwood — pine and cedar produce excess smoke and sparks.
• Starting: Kindling and fire starters at the bottom, medium splits on top. No lighter fluid needed — the bottom vents provide strong natural draft.
• Ash removal: Let ash cool completely, then lift out the removable ash pan. A 1″ ash bed on the bottom is fine between cleanings — it insulates the base.
• Surface care: Wipe exterior with a damp cloth. Heat discoloration is normal and cosmetic. For a deeper clean, Bar Keeper’s Friend restores the original brushed finish.
• Weather: Safe to leave outdoors year-round. A fitted cover (sold separately) keeps the interior clean between uses.

Frequently Asked Questions