ARB – Collapsible Fire Pit

ARB – Collapsible Fire Pit

Product Specification

ARB has been a proud Australian business since 1975 and we love making quality Australian made products. We also love camping as much as you, so our engineers and camping enthusiasts got to work on designing our own ARB collapsible Fire Pit. What we’ve ended up with is a seriously sturdy and versatile solution that will be just as useful at home entertaining guests in the backyard, as it will be at your favourite campsite. A fire pit for camping has to be portable and while the design of the ARB Fire Pit might not scream “revolution”, we have added some key elements that make a good design great. The base structure of the fire pit is a five-piece assembly, slotting together without requiring any tools. To ensure longevity and improved heat retention, all pieces are cut from a solid three-millimetre sheet of REDCOR® steel. A base plate ensures the coals and associated heat remain in the pit, while the top edges are folded with integrated tabs to secure the included cooking grill. It is also designed to suit your own sourced cast iron BBQ plates and rotisserie (available from most BBQ stores). The included cooking grill utilises half of the fire pit’s top opening and features both a grill and hotplate section. The cooking grill is made from four-millimetre mild steel and can be seasoned with cooking oil and a quality fire. The whole unit collapses down and fits neatly into the supplied Australian made canvas carry bag. Just as we do when we specify materials for all our ARB-branded products, there was to be no compromise on the steel for the ARB Fire Pit. Most importantly, it had to be fit for purpose; fire pits endure a hard life and there is nothing worse than a fire pit that buckles and rusts. A call was put in to the specialists at BlueScope and they told us without hesitation they had just the thing. REDCOR® is a new class of steel that won’t rust, but will weather to a nice patina, thus giving it that weathered, striking and unique look. After a few “research and quality testing” home and bush campfires, we were sold on the new solution by BlueScope. REDCOR® can handle some extreme heat and whatever the elements can throw at it, plus it’s so good that they make vehicle bridges out of it.

Key Features:

• Keeps fire contained and controlled
• Included mild steel cooking plate
• Can be used to cook directly on once seasoned
• Perfect for boiling camp kettles or keeping cooked food warm
• Mounting tabs for 320mm x 480mm (12.59” x 18.89”) cast iron plates (can be found at your local hardware store)
• REDCOR® steel by BlueScope – high heat handling and only rusts/weathers to a nice patina finish
• Flat folding design and packs into strong 10oz canvas bag
• Rotisserie mounting holes (rotisserie sold separately)
• 4x Included bottle openers

Technical Specifications:

• 3mm (0.11”) REDCOR® steel by BlueScope
• Cooking Grill: 4mm (0.15”) mild steel
• Carry Bag: 10oz Canvas bag with strap
• Weight: 18kg (39.68lbs)
• Packed Dimensions: 600mm (l) x 300mm (w) x 35mm (h) (23.62” x 11.81” x 1.37”)
• Open Dimensions: 600mm (l) x 496mm (w) x 300mm (h) (23.62” x 19.52” x 11.81”)
• Cooking Grill Dimensions: 580mm (l) x 272mm (w) (22.83” x 10.70”)
• 3mm (0.11”) REDCOR® steel by BlueScope
• Cooking Grill: 4mm (0.15”) mild steel
• Carry Bag: 10oz Canvas bag with strap
• Weight: 18kg (39.68lbs)

Weathered Look:

REDCOR® steel is meant to get a rust look and form a patina. This look and finish are the actual desired look and finish of this material and is not a warranty concern. The steel was specifically picked to do this and some customers may have concern around this, but this is the finish and look we aimed for. The patina will actually provide additional protection to the fire pit and keep in in good use for years to come, note this is not warranty concern.

General Care & Safety:

Once you have finished camping always make sure your coals are extinguished thoroughly with plenty of water don’t cover coals with dirt as this can make them still burn for long periods of time after being covered. Be fire safe and check with your local council or national park service on being “Fire Smart” and any restrictions or guidelines on using fire pits in your local areas. Cleaning the fire pit is nice and simple, but keep away from any chemicals. High pressure hose will clean up your fire pit as best as possible, note it will remove the patina so it may look a little patchy and will need to reform its patina again over time. Always dry your fire pit and don’t store wet allow to air dry thoroughly before storing. Following these simple steps above will give you many years of service from your fire pit.