Primus Kamoto Fire Pit
It is important to understand and follow the principles of “Leave No Trace”, if you enjoy camping.
- Prepare ahead of time
- Camp and travel on surfaces that are durable
- Waste disposal is important
- What you leave behind
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Consider other guests
Primus Kamoto’s new Openfire Pan and Pit allows you to enjoy the many benefits of campfires while adhering to Principles #1, 2 and 5.
Primus Kamoto Openfire Pit with some logs from a local gas station
The majority of campgrounds have adequate fire rings. However, if you are looking for a more quiet spot to camp, there may be no fire rings available. Primus Kamoto Openfire Pit can be easily transported in a car, truck or pop-up tent. It takes only a few minutes to set it up. Kamoto Openfire Pit allows you to enjoy your campfire safely and responsibly.
Primus Kamoto Openfire pit Features and Specifications
Primus Kamoto Openfire Fit in the smaller version/size
Kamoto Openfire Pit comes in two sizes.
- This larger version is 15.4lbs and has dimensions of 25.6″ x 18.5″, 2.4″, & 18.5″. $149.95
- It weighs 13 lbs and has dimensions of 15.3” x 20.9′” x 2.4″.
The Primus Kamoto Openfire Pit is available in a small version. We found that the size was perfect for smaller campfires with 4 to 5 campers around it for warmth and ambience. It is made of powder-coated and stainless steel, which prevents it from rusting after adverse weather conditions. Primus Openfire Pit includes a grate for cooking, ideal for bratwurst, burgers and other foods.
Primus Kamoto Openfire Pit with cooking grate in place
Kamoto’s OpenFire Pit setup is super easy. It has hinges between both platforms, so when you raise one platform up the other will also go up. Both sides of the legs are stable which is essential for a well-fitted pit. The bottom of one leg is fixed to it and the edge on which the second leg slides in place. OpenFire Pit can be taken down by removing the side and bottom trays and pulling up the unit. It is also great to transport when folded flat.
- Set up for Primus Kamoto’s Openfire is ready.
- Openfire: Place the bottom of the platform on the ground.
- Kamoto Openfire with the side rails or ashtray removed
- Siderails are in place, and the ashtray is ready to use
A carry system would be a nice addition to the Kamoto OpenFire Pit. You have to take care not to touch any surfaces with soot, as it can be messy. It’s not fun to have burnt food particles rub up against gear when you use the included removable cooking grates, particularly if you are cooking greasy foods like hotdogs or hamburgers. We used plastic bags to keep the grate and pit clean after each use. This prevented our gear from getting dirty, as well as our vehicle.
- Strap for holding the Primus Kamoto Openfire Pit and the cooking grates together
- Easy carrying with top handle
Primus Kamoto Openfire Pan
Primus Kamoto Openfire Pit and Pan along the Colorado River
Openfire Pits and the Kamoto Openfire pan are the ideal partners. The camping experience is enhanced by cooking food over an open fire. It’s perfect for grilling and frying. Openfire has two side handles to help you move the pan. Legs are easily removable, but need to be screwed in place each time. The legs can be made more stable and compact if the legs are foldable. Primus notes the special threading and lugs on the legs to keep debris out of the attachment points. This would make it a lot easier to manage.
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Primus’ Openfire Pan has three layers: the inner layer is aluminum, and the top and bottom are stainless steel. The pan is lighter, but it doesn’t lose durability or heat dispersion when you cook. For dinner we used olive oil to cook the meat and vegetables, while butter was used for breakfast pancakes. After a quick wipe with a paper rag or towel, we could no longer taste the flavor of our previous dinner.
Openfire Pan should be placed over the fire after it has burned for some time. The first time we made the mistake, the pan was completely covered with heavy soot. It took a lot of effort to clean. The bottom of the Openfire Pan will get soot if it is placed on a fire that has already been lit, but the amount won’t affect the car as much as if the logs were just burning. It was placed in a garbage bag so that the rest of our vehicle would remain clean. It is best to store the Openfire Pan inside a cargo or trunk box. It can be stored either vertically or horizontally once it’s been disassembled. We’d like to see, as mentioned earlier, a sturdy carry case that keeps the Openfire Pan together without contaminating other equipment (or preventing the dogs from licking it!).