Buying guide
Napoleon Timberwolf
A wood fire to gather around. An optional cast-iron grid to bring dinner into the evening.
The decision
A gathering place that can become part of dinner.
Napoleon Timberwolf offers two reasons to build the fire: gathering around burning wood and, with the matching optional cast-iron grid, cooking over coals. Its removable ash pan, supplied spark screen and cover give that wood-fire routine a more considered home in the garden.
We would shortlist it if tending the fire is part of what you enjoy and occasional cooking makes the purchase more useful. Choose the actual size and grid together. The cooking grid is a separate accessory, and the 18- and 22-inch fire pits use different grids.
The fire is the occasion
You want to add logs and spend time around a real wood fire. The smoke-reducing airflow design is useful, and the removable ash pan helps with cleanup after everything has cooled.
Bring dinner into the evening
You will use the optional grid once the fire is ready for cooking over coals. That gives Timberwolf a role beyond looking at the flames, provided the food, grid and fire are managed as directed.
Around the fire
From the first flame to cooking over coals.
Napoleon Timberwolf: the wood fire, smoke-reducing design and outdoor setup.
The optional grid changes what you can do with the fire pit. Let the fire reach a suitable cooking stage rather than putting food over tall decorative flames. If you enjoy cooking as part of the gathering, choose the matching grid as part of the original purchase plan.
Food drippings can produce smoke and flare-ups during cooking. The smoke-reducing design does not remove that part of cooking over coals. Use the exact-size grid and follow the manual’s cooking setup instead of treating any grate placed across the rim as a compatible accessory.
What changes the experience
The useful details are in how you use it.
| What changes | Timberwolf detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | Some smoke is normal in the first few minutes | Allow the fire to establish; do not expect instant smoke-free flames. |
| Firewood | Dry seasoned wood below 20% moisture; manual recommends logs under 4 in. diameter and no more than 16 in. long | Plan the fuel supply before the first evening. |
| Airflow | Clear vents and wood below the top ring | An overfilled fire can undermine the smoke-reducing benefit. |
| Placement | Open air, noncombustible surface, at least 15 ft from structures; no overhead construction | Choose the site before choosing the finish. |
| Cleanup | Removable ash pan; empty after each use once completely cool | Cleanup is simpler to reach, but it is still a regular task. |
| Current selected price | $649.00 | Shown for the 22-inch stainless-steel configuration. |
The manual also provides a pellet-lighting method with a marked maximum fill line, and optional grilling instructions covering suitable fuels. Do not treat charcoal as a promise of the same visible fire as logs, or assume the optional cooking grid is supplied. Choose the use you want first, then follow that method’s instructions.
The Hearth Outpost view
The right kind of effort can be part of the pleasure.
We like Timberwolf for someone who enjoys the ritual: stacking dry wood, watching the fire establish and tending it as the evening goes on. The removable ash pan and supplied storage/tending equipment make that routine more considered. Its appeal is not that it eliminates every task associated with wood.
For a covered patio or a quick flame that can be switched off before heading indoors, we would start with another fire feature. Timberwolf suits an open-air location and a wood-fire evening that includes tending and cooling time.
Placement and ownership
Make the location work before the first fire.
Air enters through the lower exterior vents, moves through the bottom and up the sides, and feeds the two rows of burn-zone vents. Keep those paths clear, use dry kindling and seasoned logs, and keep the fire below the top ring. More fuel piled higher is not the answer to a smoky fire.
Use the exact manual’s placement rules, including a secure, level noncombustible surface, open overhead space and the stated distance from walls and structures. Keep furniture, umbrellas and other combustible items appropriately clear. Local fire restrictions still apply. Portability means you can choose a different location when the appliance is cold—not move a burning fire around the patio.
The manual recommends dry seasoned wood with less than 20% moisture and gives both log-cabin and tepee starting methods. Keep space for air between the pieces, build the fire gradually and keep logs below the top ring. If the fire smolders, check fuel and airflow before adding more wood.
Afterward, wait until the fire pit and ashes are completely cool. Empty the ash pan into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid and place that container on a noncombustible surface as directed. The manual recommends emptying the pan after every use. Do not mistake a cool-looking exterior or an extinguished flame for cooled ashes.
Stainless steel can turn golden or brown with heat; the manual describes that as normal. Use the finish-specific cleaning instructions and dry the unit before storage. For coastal or poolside environments, its guidance calls for more frequent washing of exposed stainless surfaces.
What arrives
Useful equipment is already part of the package.
Included with Timberwolf
- Base ring
- Cover
- Spark screen
- Carry handle
- Poker and removable ash pan
Choose separately
- Suitable dry fuel
- An exact-size compatible cooking grid if grilling is part of the plan
- Any compatible surrounding furniture or table accessory
The 18-inch models are available in stainless steel and matte black; the carried 22-inch example is stainless steel. The exact-size optional cast-iron cooking grids have their own care and seasoning routine. If cooking is part of your plan, ask us to confirm the matching grid and its current availability with your chosen fire pit before ordering.
Shop Timberwolf
Continue with the exact configuration.
The selected card shows the 22-inch stainless-steel Timberwolf. The product page also offers an 18-inch size in stainless steel or matte black. Those are the carried combinations; do not assume a black 22-inch model is available.
Warranty and documents
Long component coverage is a real part of the value.
Timberwolf’s President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty lists the top ring, spark screen, ash catcher, base and other parts for a defined 30-year period against qualifying defects. The supplied cover has a separate one-year term. The long term is a useful ownership benefit for the listed components. Keep cover replacement and normal finish care in the plan as well.
- Listed metal components
- 30 years limited
- Supplied cover
- 1 year
Before ordering
A few details worth settling first.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Tell us where you want the fire pit to sit and whether you want a wood-fire gathering place or occasional cooking as well. We can help you shortlist the appropriate equipment.
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Good questions
A clearer choice.
Does smokeless mean there will never be smoke?
No. The manual says smoke is normal during the first few minutes after lighting. Wet fuel, blocked airflow, overfilling and wind can also affect the fire.
Can I use Timberwolf on a wood deck with its base ring?
No. Its manual prohibits combustible surfaces, including wood and composite decking. The supplied base does not override that instruction.
Is the cooking grid included?
The cast-iron cooking grid is an optional accessory. Choose the correct grid for the 18- or 22-inch model and follow its cooking and care instructions.
What does the lifetime warranty mean here?
The Timberwolf warranty defines lifetime as 30 years for the listed components, with a separate one-year term for the cover. The full document explains eligible defects and conditions.