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Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345 vs Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.1 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Patio owners in fire-ban prone regions who want a premium-looking propane pit without fire-table prices — read the strengths below before deciding.

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345
Ranked #5 in Best Fire Pits
Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345
2 sourcesall derived$109as of Aug 1

For over a decade Landmann's Big Sky has been the benchmark entry-level traditional wood fire pit. Its 24-inch deep firebowl with the iconic star-and-moon cutouts handles full fire bundles and throws warm radiant heat in all directions, and screen, grate and poker are all included for well under $150. Smoke management and finish quality don't match the Yukon, but the backyard fire experience is authentic for roughly a third of the price.

Strengths
  • 24-inch firebowl with 12.5-inch depth — actual capacity for full fire bundles, not a shallow trinket pit
  • Star and moon cutouts double as airflow vents, keeping the fire burning longer per load
  • Comes complete with spark screen, enamel cooking grate, and poker — ready to use out of the box
Watch-outs
  • Painted-steel finish chips and rusts faster than the stainless construction on Solo Stove pits
  • No drainage holes — water pools after rain and must be tipped out before next use
  • Mesh spark-screen handle has reported quality-control issues in some Amazon review batches
Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Fire Pits
Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883
3 sources2 derived$177.31as of Aug 1

Outdoor Gear Lab's favorite portable propane fire pit is the Outland Mega, which scored 82/100 in their 17-pit test and landed just behind two Solo Stoves overall. At 24 inches across with 58,000 BTUs of output, it bridges the gap between a camping firebowl and a true patio centerpiece. A pre-attached 10-foot hose, CSA fire-ban certification and 7-9 hour burn time per 20-lb tank make it the easy pick when you want fire without firewood.

Strengths
  • Outdoor Gear Lab ranked it #3 of 17 at 82/100 — the top-rated propane pit in their 2026 test
  • 58,000 BTU output measured at 600-700F surface temperature, enough to warm 5-6 people
  • 10-second push-button ignition works in any weather from 30F to 80F
Watch-outs
  • Radiant heat does not match a true wood fire — the reviewer at BackyardToasty said 'For weekend fires where I want the full experience, wood is still king'
  • Manual ignition only (no battery-powered starter), so you light it with the included flint each time
  • 20-lb propane tank is the practical fuel size, which is not included and needs storage

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345

The Big Sky is the budget alternative to the Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 — roughly one-third the price, similar 24-inch firebowl size, but no smokeless airflow design and painted-steel rather than 304 stainless construction. Compared to the Outland Mega 883 propane pit, the Landmann gives you real wood-fire crackle and radiant heat in exchange for losing fire-ban compliance and the 10-second ignition.

Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883

The Mega 883 is essentially a scaled-up Outland Firebowl 893 Deluxe — same 58,000 BTU burner, same 10-foot hose, but 5 inches wider, 11 lbs heavier, and built to live on a patio rather than ride in a truck bed. Versus the Solo Stove Yukon 2.0, the Mega gives up real flame ambiance and radiant heat in exchange for instant ignition, zero smoke, and use during fire bans.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLandmann Big Sky Stars and Moons 28345Outland Living Firebowl Mega 883
Fuel TypeWood logsPropane
Diameter29.5 in overall (24 in firebowl)24 in
Height23 in (with screen)13 in
WeightUnder 35 lbs34 lbs (with rocks)
MaterialSteel with high-temperature paintPowder-coated steel, 304 stainless burner
Firebowl Depth12.5 in13 in
Smokeless DesignNo (passive airflow only)
Cover IncludedNo (sold separately)Yes, UV-resistant
IncludesSpark screen, cooking grate, poker
Dimensions23.5"D x 23.5"W x 29.5"H24"D x 24"W x 13"H
BTU Output58,000 BTU/hr
Burn Time7-9 hr per 20-lb tank
Hose Length10 ft pre-attached
Warranty1 year
PortabilityTabletop / packable
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