Ammo Can Campfire Battle: LAVABOX vs IGNIK FIRECAN 

Thanks for the great review, Brian! We are a tiny company and these reviews really help. Thanks to everyone for the support.

I like the flame of the Lava Box. Both seem expensive, but I'd pay a little more for sourced and made in the USA. Lava Box!

I questioned both until I meet a guy on the trail that used ceramic wood with the ignik. Hands down the nicer of the two. The side vents just help defuse the whole can look. It’s time lava box start stepping up with US made version.

Great review. Before your I saw your review, I thought I'd get the Ignik FireCan. After the review, I went with the Lavabox for three reasons. 1. Bigger Flame/More Heat, 2. You can cook with it (with the over/under apparatus).(You can't with the Ignik), and 3. Made in USA/Not made in China.

The diffrence is a the regulator in the hose. Just replace the hose with a higher setting adjuster valve

Thanks for another informative vid. I've got both. IMO though, I prefer the smaller, refined fire of the Ignik because in reality when will you ever need a 4-5 ft flame? The smaller flame still puts out a lot of heat, even more so when you add fire rocks or ceramic logs which give it a more campfire feel. Though as you say, its up to you. Aloha brother

The Ignik may be made of China. However, Ignik is out of Bainbridge WA, USA. They have a great Warranty program for the Ignik. They don’t claim lifetime warranty but it’s pretty close. For large fires I get the other guy. I have my Ignik and it’s great for groups of 2-4. The newer model I have can be used as a grill for cooking and it works great. Plus if you’re drinking and having a good time it’s easy to shut down or light up. The other guy looks to be more dangerous if there is wind and a fire ban and you’re in a state park. Love my Ignik so far!

Thank you for your positive and insightful review of both! It made my decision a lot easier! I am going with the lava box 😃🔥

Thanks for this. Never heard of the Lava box before this. This put me over the top for the Ignik. It’s just the two of us, we don’t need to burn down a forest. Looks like everything could store within the Ignik box too, space is a premium for Fulltime RVers.

I made one for around $70 including hose with regulator.

I was deciding between the two as well. Ultimately I got the Ignik Firecan. Namely because I got it for 50% off at REI for a total of $99. IMO at that price it couldn't be beat. Yes the Lavabox is a small business, made in the USA, probably built better and puts out a ton more BTU but it would have been over twice the price for was is essentially a novelty luxury item. I just couldn't justify the additional expense even though I wanted to support Lavabox. It didn't help that I wanted it for a trip and the Lavabox was OOS when I was looking. I do think the Firecan has a few features which make it much more user friendly. The integrated feet, propane quick disconnect, and side holes radiate a little heat to your legs/feet. The flame on the Firecan itself is a bit mundane and sterile looking, again just flames coming out of a metal pipe. I added some ceramic wood logs from Amazon to help diffuse the flame a bit. It created a much more natural flame and the flame is diffused and larger because of it. I think that's my biggest con with the Firecan, they should have included lava rocks at that price. You can now purchase their own branded stones which is a more recent "accessory". IMO you need to get some form of lava rock or diffuser with the Firecan. At $99 the Firecan was a no brainer and I love the purchase at that price point.

Excellent comparison review. I've decided I like the Ignik Firecan a llitle bit more over Lavabox. Plus I can get it on sale 20% OFF at REI.

Super helpful. I actually put my own quick connects on my lava box. But the bottom gets hot & the legs would be nice. That said I like the sturdiness of the lavabox. No rattles when driving around even with the lava rock in it.

Firecan for me all day, looks nicer, like the burner better, integrated feet, don’t have to buy accessories, IMO that is too much flame on the Lavabox, I’m mostly looking for ambience in the summer months, not heat, during cold months there is typically no burn bans so I would just do a wood fire instead. If you were going to roast marshmallows or hotdogs though the Firecan probably wouldn’t be a good choice as the flame is low and narrow. If you put ceramic logs or lava rocks in it the flame might be higher on it.

this was a really good video. Really shows the differences. I bought a Lavabox.

Both are way to expensive for what they are. Especially the Lavabox. One man’s opinion.

If that’s the minimum setting on the lava box I’d be worried that it’s not safe in dry California forests. The flame seems to touch the ground with wind, whereas the ignik sits lower in the can

Tough call. Like the made in USA. But like the built in legs and quick release and side vents as I’d guess they help widen the heat area. Would appreciate your thoughts after using the ignik on your trip this week. 2 questions are: 1. Does it put out sufficient heat to stay warm for 5-6 people in 40-50° weather? If not - what do you think are it’s limits? 2. Which would you pick?

Very helpful. Still a tough decision lol. Thank you!!

Very nice comparison video! Plus I love the Texas flag on the fence!

i wonder what the Idnik would be like with 1 layer of lava rocks init

Great comparison video! Ty!

Nice through review! If you're interested in reviewing an even more Compact Campfire reach out, I'd love to chat with you about Tripod Torch.

I bought a Ignik. Brought it home, tried it out, and the rivets on the lid broke. I just ordered the lava box.

The Ignik I think also weight almost double the weight of the Lavabox

Nice comparison. Thanks for that.

It's the LavaBox for me all day long..

You had me at, "american made!"

Thanks for comparing. Saw the Lava box at Overland Expo West. Great shirt too. F35 Demo Team?

Thank you for this video. I was looking to purchase something like this for wimter camping. Did know where to look.

show us the inside of the Lava Box so we see the difference

Hahaha. Wow! and now I’ll watch your lava box review.

If one cost 99.00 would that change your review. REI has the ignic for 99 free shipping.

Weird question, but how does the sound compare on the lava box? My ignik is pretty noisy and smelly at mid to full blast.

Which range bag is that? I’m getting the Lavabox ASAP. Thx for the vid.

I have them both i like the ignik better

I like to enjoy my fire. So the IGNIK for me.

Show us the Ignik with them LavaBox stones.

Wow... that Lava box flame totally dangerous... You can't sit close to that thing on a windy cold ass day

Thumbs up!!

Can’t you just poke bigger holes in the ignik to make a bigger flame?

First time viewer...wondering if this is an outdoor channel or a Festool channel.

How much propane does does the ignik use? Can you leave the lid attached,? & would it be safe in a cabin or shed?

Great video!

Hi, Is firecan good enough for marshmallow?

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Bro good videos 📹

Looks dope do you use a smoker?

Hi Brian, does the lava box give off any kind of strong or mild odor while it burns? Lastly does it scorch/burn the ground below it and would you say it's safe to use on artificial turf and/or grass? Thank you!

I bought the IGNIK Firecan last spring and just learned of the Lava Box. Can the LAVA Box over/under thingy fit on top of the IGNIK? I know IGNIK says you can't cook over it as it may cause damage but....

I would go with the one that is "Made in the USA" to support the American labor force rather than supporting the Chinese government IMO.

I went Tacticool….made in California I think

Propane and quick connect , no thank you, if u fk up and half ass that quick connect, you got a flame thrower 🤣😂🤣

That whole setup is 20 dollars to make.... They're selling it for 75-150? I'll pass.

More flame and more danger in the WRONG hands. I'd rather have the Ignik.

Obvious choice

ignik is junk.