TITAN GREAT OUTDOORS Ash & Ember 36″ Steel Fire Ring with 15.5″ x 19.5″ Grate, Durable Fire Ring Liner with Anchor Pins, Outdoor Cooking Camping Steel Fire Ring Combo

I initially did a lot of research before deciding to buy this ring and it came down to the thinkness of the steel, the depth of the ring, and the removable grate. After using it for 5 months everyone agrees it’s the nicest fire pit they’ve seen. I purchased 36 retaining wall blocks from Lowe’s along with some lava rock and landscape adhesive. 12 blocks fit perfectly around the 32” grate to the point where the ring just sits on top of them, after hammering the anchor tabs in. First we dug down a few inches and leveled the ground and then started laying the blocks. After each level we put the ring back on and adjusted the blocks for a snug fit. Then we dumped a few bags of lava rock in. At the end the pit sits around 10in high, perfect for putting your feet on and not too high to block the heat from getting to you. It took 2 of us a little less than 2 hours to build, which included digging into the hardest soil I’ve ever dealt with. I like having a grate for cooking but I hate having one on all the times as it’s in the way and can be a tripping hazard at night. But not installing the bolt the grate can still swing and pivot as designed but you can just take it off and store it elsewhwere when not in use. So far it is holding up nice as expected in the high Rocky Mountains. No signs of rust, but it’s an outdoor fire pit so I don’t really care about rust. The lava rocks drain the rain well and I haven’t had to shovel any ashes out after about 20 uses as they sift through the rocks and dissipate into the ground with some rain. If you’re looking for a state park grade ring at a great price, this is it.