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What is a Bottomless Pit?

Bottomless Pits are designed to assist the average enthusiast in achieving more complete combustion, therefore generating less smoke. As the name implies, the Bottomless Pit simply elevates the active combustion zone of a fire off the ground, allowing for maximum oxygenation.

  • The Design: Based on the Original HOBO Stove, these rings are cut from 14-gauge steel with custom graphics of your choice.
  • The Build: The frames are constructed with #4 rebar, stilted to hold the combustion center 3 to 4 inches above the ground for optimal airflow.

The Options:

  • The ‘Campsite’: 8”–12” tall rings, perfect for recreational use where you want to enjoy the flames without burning through your wood pile.
  • The ‘Jobsite’: Taller rings for those with plenty of fuel or those looking to harvest coals for cooking.

The Backstory

The High Output Bedicle Oven (HOBO) Stove is the DNA behind every Bottomless™ brand firepit. Originally developed as a companion firebox for the West Tennessee whole-hog, open-pit Bar-B-Q process, it was engineered to manufacture "bedicles" (high-quality coals) quickly and efficiently.

  • Proven Design: Fashioned from a 55-gallon barrel, the HOBO Stove sits somewhere between a rocket stove and a burn barrel. It may look simple, but like a classic Jeep, it just works.
  • Cleaner Burn: By utilizing the Venturi Principle, the gap between the ground and the pit creates a naturally aspirated chamber that increases oxygen velocity, resulting in a robust, nearly smoke-free fire.
  • Tradition Meets Grit: This isn't a modern novelty; it’s a tool rooted in a time when fire was a necessity. We’ve simply refined that rugged Tennessee heritage into a durable, functional piece of art.

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