Fire Pan for Low Impact Areas

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Looks like John is busy, but this weekend he is bringing along this bad boy....it's a company in Brisbane who uses older LPG (propane) bottles and have made a self contained fire container that can be used when open fires are not allowed !...will post some pictures on the camp night....cheers !

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The good Old OZ-Pig is the go
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Luis Merlo said:
Looks like John is busy, but this weekend he is bringing along this bad boy....it's a company in Brisbane who uses older LPG (propane) bottles and have made a self contained fire container that can be used when open fires are not allowed !...will post some pictures on the camp night....cheers !

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Both look like great options! Thanks for posting up. I've considered making a small stand for mine to reduce impact even more
 
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BJ'sFJ said:
Hey Everyone,

What are you using as a Fire Pan in Low Impact Areas?

For Example,
Anza Borrego State Park requires fires to be kept in metal containers. You can primitive camp almost anywhere with one of these.

Here is what I'm using:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Behrens-Inc-0GS-5-Gallon-Galvanized-Steel-Round-Tub/50022656

What are you using ?
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What's the thinking about using a galvanized metal tub for fire? Any toxic releases a concern for others? @Reconnoiter I think you brought this up before in another similar topic?
 
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BJ'sFJ said:
From what i've seen/read it looks like Galvanized metal is safe when in ventilated areas. Once the coating burns off it seems to be perfectly fine.
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http://en.allexperts.com/q/Occupational-OSHA-Environmental-1417/2010/6/galvanized-metal.htm
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Interesting... I would think that the perfect size for a small firepit would be one of those metal pans we used to use to change oil. About 4" deep, thick enough, heard they may be available at farm supply stores. Unfortunately not a lot of those in L.A.
 
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fj80toyman said:
Interesting... I would think that the perfect size for a small firepit would be one of those metal pans we used to use to change oil. About 4" deep, thick enough, heard they may be available at farm supply stores. Unfortunately not a lot of those in L.A.
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I saw that as an option but wanted the raised sides to help keep the fire contained when the winds pick up
 
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Scott said:
Depending on how much room you have to haul it... my old standby is a washing machine tub. Already has holes to disperse heat, and is cheap and sometimes even free...
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Yes! i've used one of those before and it was awesome. Only complaint was the size and I couldn't store it easily in my FJ Cruiser
 
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Places I go still allowed to dig fire pits, but as my overlanding adventures grow I know I'll end up in places where the above ground options are required. Any rules and requirements for one? Are some approved by NFS or NPS or BLM?
 
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I have a friend who used an old washing machine tub that had weights in the upper and lower portions. Once it got hot enough the pressure around the weights blew out and blew ash straight up into the air. It looked like Mount Saint Helens erupting. No subsequent fires started or injuries, just a big mess. We had two others gong at same time wth no issues. Most likely different makes.


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