The Original LavaBox Firepit
The Original LavaBox was the first ammo-can-style propane fire pit to hit the market—and it’s still the standard. Compact, rugged, and built for the field, it delivers an adjustable flame in a bombproof design trusted by thousands of off-roaders, overlanders, and backcountry campers.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
First-of-Its-Kind Design
The original ammo-can propane fire pit — still the market standard
Dual-Burner System
Powerful output suited for both cooking and campfire use
Fire Ban Ready
Meets most Stage II fire restriction guidelines across North America
Compact Ammo Can Housing
Military-style steel construction — trail tough and water-resistant
High Output Firepower
Up to 280,000 BTUs on demand
Custom Fire Media
10 Hades Stones improve insulation and resist grease buildup
Handmade in Colorado
Built to order by hand — not mass produced
Dual-Burner System – Powerful output for both cooking and campfire use
Fire Ban Ready – Meets most Stage II fire restriction guidelines across North America
Compact Ammo Can Design – Military-style steel housing, trail tough and water-resistant
High Output Firepower – Up to 280,000 BTUs on demand
Custom Fire Media – 10 Hades Stones improve insulation and resist grease buildup
Optional Carry System – Add the BugOut Bag to store and haul your full setup
Over/Under Grill Thingy
BBQ Lighter
Propane Tank
1 lb Tank Adapter
A signed single of “While the City Sleeps” by MC 900ft Jesus
BugOut Bag (BOB) – Carry your LavaBox, hose, lighter, and Over/Under in one compact range bag. Select “Hell Yeah” to bundle and save.
What’s Included
- The Original LavaBox Ammo Can Fire Pit
- Dual Stainless Steel Burner System
- Side-Vented Design for Airflow and Safety
- Steel-Braided Regulator & Hose with Safety Cut-Off Valve
- (10) Hades Stones – Ceramic Insulating Fire Media
- Drawstring Goodie Bag (instructions, LavaBox sticker, bonus swag)
- Output: 280,000 BTUs
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Dimensions | 11 in L x 5.5 in W x 7 in H |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5 lb |
| Output | Up to 280,000 BTUs |
| Construction | Military-style steel ammo can (natural patina develops with use) |
| Burner System | Dual stainless steel burners |
| Vent Design | Side-vented for airflow and safety |
| Regulator/Hose | Steel-braided with safety cut-off valve |
| Fire Media | 10 Hades Stones — ceramic insulating media |
| Origin | Handmade in Colorado |
| Lead Time | 5-7 business days (longer during peak seasons) |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
Curated
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Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
FOREST-SAFE PORTABLE CAMPFIRE
A campfire inside an ammo can. Born during Colorado fire season, built so the fire stays where you want it.
LavaBox was invented by Josh Thurmond — a 25-year expedition leader, raft, kayak, and climbing guide — out of Colorado during forest fire season. The idea: take a military-grade ammo can, build a propane burner inside, and you've got a fire-safe portable campfire that works during fire bans, on rafts, and anywhere an open fire isn't welcome. The team partners with Protect Our Rivers and is built around "keeping the fire alive while protecting the wild places we all depend on." Josh's title at the company is Chief Eruption Officer.
- Invented by Josh Thurmond (Chief Eruption Officer)
- Born in Colorado during forest fire season
- Portable propane campfire built into a military-grade ammo can
- Fire-safe alternative for fire bans and river trips
- Partners with Protect Our Rivers
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.