For an outdoor fire pit, the ability of the fire pit to provide sufficient warmth to keep you warm is what makes the fire pit experience and money spent on the fire pit worthwhile. Therefore buying a fire pit that is likely to provide you with sufficient warmth is key to the enjoyment of your outdoor living space. So if you’re looking to keep warm during those chilly camp nights with a propane fire pit, it is recommended to go for a fire pits with a high BTU 
rating.
BTU standards for British Thermal Units which is simple terms can be defined as the heat value of fire pit fuels- propane, ethanol, natural gas or wood. Wood of course has the highest BTU rating per pound while propane takes the lead in gases. BTU can also be described as the unit that measures the heat generated by a fire pit burner and so you see going by this definition, you can see why a high fire pit BTU rating is important.
For the most part, the higher the BTU the more the heat and taller more robust flames does hold true but only if other factors such as fire pit gas pressure are great too. So what this means is that although the BTU rating does have an effect on heat generated, there are other factors that will also affect the heat output of your fire pit, thus a higher BTU rating does not necessarily translate into more heat generated unless these other factors within the fire pit are also working at optimum. More details on these other factors that affect heat output and how they do so HERE.
The BTU rating of a fire pit aside, there are benefits to using a propane fire pit over a wood burning fire pit that makes the fire pit experience all the more better. A propane fire pit allows you to enjoy everything there is to love about camp fires without all hassle that comes with wood burning fire pits.
With a propane fire pit you won’t have to worry about gathering wood, starting the fire from scratch and keeping the fire going. You won’t have to smell like smoke as propane gas burns clean, and absolutely no worries about burning holes in your clothes and starting fires as a result of those dangerous flying embers.
With one of the propane fire pits listed below, not only is your outdoor camp fire experience just a switch away, but with these fire pits, you are guaranteed more warmth and years of service. These fire pits are the best and most popular propane fire pits preferred for keeping warmth during outdoor parties, camping trips and tailgating.
Camco 58031 “Little Red Campfire” Portable Propane Camp Fire Pit
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65,000 BTU rating.- Little red campfire features a 9-1/2″ Diameter ring burner on a steel frame, a fire tray of diameter 11-1/4″ and an adjustable regulator.
- Has sturdy lid and security latches make it safe and easy to transport.
- The camp fire pit includes an 8′ propane hose for use with standard LP gas cylinders.
- Its size allows for easier portability.
- Comes with realistic log pieces.
- Weight: 10.7 lbs
Camco 51200 Large Propane Patio Fire Pit
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- 65,000 BTU rating.
- This fire pit features an elevated fire tray with a full burner ring.
- An adjustable regulator allows you to control the size of the fire and extinguish it.
- Comes with Lava rocks.
- The fire tray diameter is 16-1/2 inches, the top ring measures 18.39″ in diameter and the overall height is 12.2″. The bottom ring measures 18.16″ in diameter.
- Weight: 70 pounds
Camco Portable Propane Camp fire pit with Storage Bag
- 65,000 BTU rating.
- Features an elevated steel fire tray and a large burner ring of 14.5 inches.
- Includes an 8 foot hose with adjustable regulator.
- Comes with two bags of lava rocks and a storage bag.
- The legs fold completely under the fire pit for convenient and easy storage.
- Very suitable for outdoor parties, campfires and tailgating.
- Overall weight: 21 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 8 x 16.3 inches
Heininger 58,000 BTU Portable Propane Outdoor Fire Pit
- BTU rating of 58,000
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- Features a 19 inch diameter fire bowl.
- Burns clean with no smoke.
- Light weight and easy to carry.
- Includes 10 foot hose with an attached regulator.
- Popular fire pit for camping, outdoor parties and tailgating.
- Overall weight: 21 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 8 x 16.3 inches
Outland Fire bowl Deluxe Portable Propane Fire Pit
58,000 BTU propane fire bowl.- Fire pit is made of steel with high temperature powder coating and protective enamel finish for increased durability.
- Features stainless steel burner and fasteners and chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip.
- Provides clean and smokeless flames.
- Comes with a cover that also doubles up as a carrying kit.
- Also comes with a pre-attached 10 foot hose regulator, propane tank stabilizer ring, and decorative rock set.
- Lightweight and portable.
- Easy set up with no tools required.
- Overall weight: 11 x 19 x 19 inches
- Dimensions: 22 pounds
Napa Steel Propane Fire Pit
- 58,000 BTU rating.
- Features a steel frame.
- Napa steel propane fire pit bowl burns clean and smokeless.
- Burns on either LP propane or natural gas.
- This fire pit is portable.
- It includes lava rocks, lid with straps and a 10 foot hose with an attached regulator.
- Overall weight: 22 pounds
- Dimensions: 19″W x 19″D x 11″H
Outland Fire bowl Portable Propane Fire Pit
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58,000 BTU rating.- Features stainless steel burner and fasteners, chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip, and steel frame construction with high temperature powder coating and protective enamel finish for increased durability.
- Includes pre-attached 10 ft. hose with regulator, propane tank stabilizer ring, and decorative fire pit rock set.
- Burns clean and smokeless.
- Lightweight and portable, this standard Outland Fire bowl allows for an easy set up with no tools required.
- Overall weight: 22 pounds
- Dimensions: 19″W x 19″D x 11″H
Endless Summer Steel Portable Propane Outdoor Fire pit
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- 58,000 BTU stainless steel burner rating.
- Features a lattice design on a steel frame.
- Fire pit comes with lava rocks and a protective cover.
- Overall weight: 27 pounds
- Dimensions: 21 x 11 x 21 inches
Outland Fire bowl Premium Portable Propane Fire Pit
- 58,000 BTU rating.
- Features stainless steel of the frame, burner, fasteners, and a decorative belt.
- Auto-ignition feature ensures a fast and simple startup of the fire pit and a progressive chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip allows for effortless lighting and adjustments of the flame height.
- Re-fashioned base and ergonomically designed valve assembly.
- Outland Fire bowl Premium includes cover/carry kit, pre-attached 10 ft. hose with regulator, propane tank stabilizer ring, and fire pit rock set.
- Lightweight and portable and allows for an easy set up anywhere outdoors with no tools required.
- Overall weight: 24.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 12 x 18.5 x 18.5 inches
Outland Fire bowl Mega Propane Fire Pit 
- 58,000 BTU rating.
- Features a 24″ diameter fire bowl made of steel with high temperature powder coating and a protective enamel finish for increased durability.
- Comes with stainless steel burner and fasteners, chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip, and construction.
- Provides clean and smokeless flames.
- Includes durable weather resistant protective cover, pre-attached 10 ft. hose with regulator, propane tank stabilizer ring, and decorative rocks.
- Overall dimensions: 13 x 24 x 24 inches
- Overall weight: 34 pounds
Outland Fire bowl Kerrisdale Propane Fire Pit
Is a CSA approved fire pit with 58, 000 BTU rating.- Outland Fire bowl Kerrisdale fire pit features 30″ diameter fire bowl with stainless steel burner and fasteners, chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip. The frame is steel constructed with high temperature powder coating and a protective enamel finish for long lasting durability.
- The auto-ignition feature ensures a fast and simple startup and the progressive chrome knob with rubber comfort-grip allows for easy lighting and flame height adjustments.
- Offers a 50% larger surface area compared to the Outland Fire bowl Mega Fire Pit.
- Clean and smokeless flames.
- Includes durable weather resistant cover, enamel coated bowl, heat shield, pre-attached 10 ft. hose with regulator, propane tank stabilizer ring and fire pit rock set.
- Overall weight: 39 pounds
- Dimensions: 15 x 30 x 30 inches
Camp Chef Propane Del Rio Gas Fire pit
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- 55,000 BTU rating
- Made of heavy gauge steel with copper bowl finish.
- Matchless ignition system.
- Lightweight and portable
- Clean burning flames.
- Includes lava rocks.
- Overall dimensions: 30 x 30 x 11 inches
Bond Aurora Portable Gas Steel Bowl Fire Pit
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- 54,000 BTU
- Made of Steel and comes with a locking Lid, Pumice Stone, 10 foot gas hose and a tank seat holder ring.
- Weight: 20.15 pounds
- Overall dimensions: 14.65 x 18.5 x 18.5 inches
Bond Solara Steel Gas Bowl Fire Pit
- 54,000 BTU fire pit.
- Features a durable steel construction with stainless steel burner and Pulse ignition.
- Includes a 10 ft. hose with regulator, lava rocks and tank holder ring.
- Lightweight and portable
- Clean burning flames.
- Overall dimensions: 20 x 19.8 x 12.7 inches
- Weight: 22.5 pounds
While a BTU rating does not 100% guarantee more heat or taller fire pit flames, it is recommended to go for ones with high BTU rating. This list has some of the best rated propane fire pits in the market with very positive customer reviews. All the above fire pits are very light so can easily be carried anywhere in the yard, patio or beach.
With these you get to enjoy a nice warm camp fire experience when you want and where you want. The only thing you have to do is just connect your propane tank switch on you fire pit and pop some popcorn, roast hot dogs or make delicious S’mores.
Remember that the higher the BTU rating of a fire pit, the more the gas the fire pit will consume which means that the cost of running such kind of fire pit will be higher.
