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I love the super-long days of summer. When warmer temps roll around, you\u2019ll find me sitting outside on my deck for hours, but once the sun sets I pack it up and head inside \u2014 begrudgingly. There was just nothing to do once it got dark (unlike during the daytime when I could work on my laptop, take my lunch al fresco, or just relax with an iced coffee while taking in the sunshine).\u00a0That all changed with the Solo Stove Mesa<\/a>. I started using it in late fall, when I realized that the key to prolonging the outdoor season was a cute little tabletop fire pit, and I haven\u2019t stopped since. I can\u2019t use a traditional fire pit on top of my old wooden deck, so unless I wanted to build a whole new stone patio just so I could have one, I needed to find a better \u2014\u00a0and much cheaper \u2014 solution.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Solo Stove Mesa is an itty-bitty tabletop fire pit<\/a> that adds warmth and ambiance to my deck, and also happens to be the perfect spot for s\u2019mores<\/a>. At 6.8 inches tall and about 5 inches wide, it won\u2019t overwhelm your outdoor dining table, or even a small side table, but it will<\/em> add all the cozy vibes.\u00a0<\/p>\n My husband and I love using the Mesa when we\u2019re eating dinner outside, which is about 80% of the time during the summer, and it\u2019s a fun party trick when friends and family come over, too. It sits right on our outdoor dining table so there\u2019s no need to disrupt the vibes and move everyone to a different area for dessert.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Mesa lights up easily<\/a> with a bit of fire starter and seasoned wood, or pellets, all of which you can buy on Solo Stove\u2019s site. We\u2019re lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace, so we use small chunks of seasoned firewood. Depending on how much wood or how many scoops of pellets you use, you can keep the Mesa burning for as little or as long as you want; we keep the fire going for about an hour most nights for dinner, dessert, and general chill time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n But beyond being able to make an endless supply of s\u2019mores, having the Mesa has meant that we can enjoy the great suburban outdoors for more than a few months in the summer. Last fall, our deck felt like an extension of our living room with the Mesa flickering on the table<\/a> as we drank hot toddies, and during the mild winter we had on the East Coast, it amped up the cozy factor when used with our outdoor patio heater.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019m not the only one who loves the Mesa, though. Best List editor Britt Franklin<\/a> says,\u201dI love lighting up a huge fire pit in the cold months, but during the summer I don\u2019t necessarily need one that large. The Mesa is just the right size for having a fire pit experience on a smaller scale. It\u2019s super easy to use and clean up afterwards, and with me and my friends spending more time outside, I love that it\u2019s something we can all enjoy together. Not to mention, it comes in a handful of gorgeous colors that make it great for gifting, too!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I have the Solo Stove Mesa in Water<\/a>, a dusty blue shade that adds some color to our outdoor dining table, while Britt has hers in moody Mulberry. There are seven different colors to choose from, including a limited-edition collaboration called Jet Puff Bright Blue. If you have the space, there\u2019s a slightly larger Mesa XL<\/a>, which measures about 7 inches wide and 8.6 inches tall.<\/p>\n No matter which size you buy, each Mesa comes with a stand to keep it off your table and a pouch for transport. I\u2019d also suggest getting a Mesa Accessory Pack<\/a> for an easy s\u2019mores setup because it comes with long roasting sticks, stick rests, pellet scoop, lid, and a carrying case. The lid comes in super handy when you\u2019re ready to call it a night and want to stop the flames safely \u2014 just cover the Mesa\u2019s opening and the lid will help snuff out the flames. Definitely use your best judgment here and don\u2019t try to put the lid over a roaring flame.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat\u2019s So Great About the Solo Stove Mesa?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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