The Outdoor Plus Orbit is a 42-inch round, wood-burning Corten steel fire sculpture that the manufacturer classifies as a Smokeless Fire Pit. The current specification sheet lists a 42-inch overall diameter and a 12-inch overall height, giving buyers a much more useful way to judge patio scale than the product name alone.
The Orbit is best approached as a permanent-looking outdoor focal point for buyers who want a real wood fire and the changing character of weathering steel. It is not a gas fire table, it does not promise zero smoke, and it should not be purchased until the exact placement and local wood-burning rules have been checked.
What the Orbit actually is
The current The Outdoor Plus listing identifies Orbit as a Corten steel fire sculpture in the Smokeless Fire Pit category, with wood as the fuel type and a single 42-inch size.
That matters because it separates Orbit from conventional gas fire bowls and from smaller portable smokeless pits. This is a large round wood-burning feature intended to become part of an outdoor living layout rather than something you routinely move in and out of storage.
Orbit dimensions and buying details
| Manufacturer | The Outdoor Plus |
| Product family | Fire Sculpture / Smokeless Fire Pit |
| Shape | Round |
| Fuel type | Wood-burning |
| Material | Corten weathering steel |
| Overall diameter | 42 inches |
| Overall height | 12 inches |
| Installation format | Freestanding outdoor fire feature |
| Manufacturer warranty | Current The Outdoor Plus written warranty lists 1-year coverage for fire pits. Natural weathering of Corten steel is excluded from warranty coverage; current written terms and exclusions control. |
“Smokeless” means reduced-smoke design, not a smoke-free wood fire
The manufacturer places Orbit in its Smokeless Fire Pit category. That does not make a wood-burning fire literally smoke free under every condition. Startup, damp fuel, newly added logs, restricted airflow and weather can all increase visible smoke.
The practical buying expectation should be a wood fire designed for cleaner operation than a basic open vessel when it is used properly—not a guarantee that smoke disappears. Dry, seasoned firewood and proper loading remain important.
The finish is supposed to change outdoors
The Outdoor Plus identifies the Orbit finish as Corten weathering steel. Its surface appearance evolves as it is exposed outdoors, so variation in color and texture is part of owning the material rather than evidence that every unit will remain identical to a product photo.
This expectation is also reflected in the current manufacturer warranty: natural weathering of Corten steel is not covered as a warranty defect.
If you prefer a fixed, uniform finish that is intended to look nearly the same over time, Corten may not be the right material choice. Orbit makes more sense when the changing weathered surface is part of the design you want.
Why choose Orbit instead of another Outdoor Plus smokeless model?
Choose Orbit for a round centerpiece
Orbit's defining decision is its broad circular form. It fits naturally into round conversation areas and layouts where the fire feature should read from every direction.
Choose Gravity for straighter geometry
The Gravity has a more angular architectural profile. It is the more natural comparison when the patio is built around straight lines and square or linear hardscape.
Compare Artemis for mixed materials
The Artemis brings concrete into the design rather than relying on an all-Corten presentation.
Use the buyer guide for the full shortlist
Our Best Smokeless Fire Pits guide separates wood-burning smokeless designs from propane alternatives so the comparison starts with the right fuel type.
Plan around the actual 42-inch footprint before ordering
- Confirm wood burning is permitted. Local fire rules, HOA requirements and temporary burn restrictions can affect use.
- Use the current manufacturer instructions. Do not invent clearance distances from the product diameter or from another fire pit.
- Plan an outdoor, open-air location. Wood-burning fire features need appropriate ventilation and a suitable surrounding environment.
- Map the full outside diameter. The Orbit is 42 inches across, before any seating or circulation space is added.
- Expect ash and firewood handling. The wood-fire experience includes fuel storage, fire-building and cleanup that gas appliances avoid.
For broader layout planning, read Where to Put a Fire Pit before finalizing the seating area.
Orbit Smokeless Fire Pit FAQs
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Choose Orbit when the round form and real wood fire are the point
The Orbit earns its place on a shortlist when you want a 42-inch round fire sculpture, Corten weathering steel and the experience of a wood-burning fire. If convenience, zero ash or instant on/off control matters more, compare gas fire features instead of forcing Orbit into the wrong use case.
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