Quick answer
Pairing a smokeless fire pit with your griddle solves the two biggest outdoor cooking frustrations: smoke that stings your eyes and limited cooking space. The Blackstone Adventure Ready 15" Smokeless Fire Pit gives you a clean-burning heat source that complements your griddle without overwhelming your campsite.
Why smoke ruins the griddle experience
A griddle alone can create a lot of smoke, especially when cooking fatty foods like bacon or burgers. That smoke drifts into your face, clings to your clothes, and makes the whole experience less enjoyable. A traditional campfire adds even more smoke, making things worse. A smokeless fire pit solves this by using double-walled construction to burn off smoke before it reaches you, so you get warmth and ambiance without the sting.
Expanding your outdoor cooking setup
When you're camping, you often need more than one heat source. Your griddle handles pancakes, eggs, and stir-fries, but what about roasting marshmallows or keeping a pot of chili warm? A smokeless fire pit acts as a second cooking zone. The Blackstone 15" model is portable enough to fit on a picnic table or camp kitchen shelf, so you can cook sides or boil water while your griddle works the main meal.
Diagnosis: Is your griddle setup missing a smokeless fire pit?
- Symptom: You keep moving your chair or griddle to avoid smoke. Your eyes water when cooking bacon or burgers. You smell like campfire for hours after dinner.
- Likely cause: Your current fire source (campfire or open fire pit) produces uncontrolled smoke. Even your griddle alone can generate smoke that lingers in the cooking area without a secondary smokeless heat source.
- Corrective action: Add a smokeless fire pit like the Blackstone Adventure Ready 15" to your gear. Place it 3–5 feet from your griddle. Use it for side dishes, boiling water, or ambiance while your griddle handles the main cook. Clean the ashtray after each use to maintain airflow. If you cook mostly low-fat foods and never mind a little smoke, you may not need this upgrade. Stick with your current setup.
Product spotlight
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Adventure Ready 15" Smokeless Fire Pit: The stainless-steel, double-walled construction has been designed to eliminate the smoky effect that accompanies traditional fires. This means you can place the fire pit near your griddle without smoke blowing into your cooking area or your face.
Adventure Ready 15" Smokeless Fire Pit
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Adventure Ready 15" Smokeless Fire Pit: Features removable handles, and a removable base and ashtray allowing for easy cleanup. After a long cooking session, you can quickly empty ash and pack the fire pit away without making a mess.
