A Fire Pit for a Small Patio
The 26 in wood-burning pit and the 27 in smokeless pit publish the two smallest outer footprints in the range - which one to choose comes down to whether a cooking grate or lower smoke matters more on a tight patio.
Start with outer footprint
A small patio rules out the 36 in and 47 in models before cut-out design or tabletop material becomes relevant. See the sizing pages for every published outer footprint side by side.
The two smallest footprints in the range
At 26 in, OutVue's smallest wood-burning pit publishes the smallest outer diameter of any complete fire pit here. The 27 in smokeless pit is close behind. Between the two, the choice isn't size - it's whether a cooking grate matters: the 26 in pit has one, the smokeless model doesn't. See wood-burning vs. smokeless compared directly.
If smoke on a small patio is the real concern
A small patio often sits closer to seating, a house wall or a neighbor's yard than a large one - which is exactly where OutVue's smokeless design is built to help, per the manufacturer's own "low smoke" description. See how the smokeless design works.
What to skip on a small patio
The 47 in ceramic propane table and either 36 in wood-burning pit publish the range's largest footprints and heaviest published weights - see them for a yard with more room to spare. Whichever model is chosen, this site does not publish a clearance or placement distance beyond what OutVue itself states - see space needed around a fire pit before finalizing a spot.
Questions
Is the 26 inch wood-burning pit smaller than the smokeless pit?
Yes, slightly - 26 in against 27 in outer diameter, per the manufacturer.
Which is easier to store when not in use?
Not directly compared here - OutVue states the smokeless pit assembles without tools, which may suit portable storage, but weight and packed size for both are on their own product pages.
Does either come with a cover?
The 26 in wood-burning pit's own listing includes a rain cover; the smokeless pit's own listing includes a waterproof cover. Both are covered, per their manufacturer's package contents.