I bought this hobo firepit years ago off of Craig's List for $35 but never got around to using it. It is basically a 55 gallon steel drum cut in half with the edge dulled.
When we were packing for the trip, I decided to bring this along at the last minute in case there wasn't a fire ring available at the campsite. Even filled with wood, moving it was a cinch with the attached handles.
With holes drilled about 2 inches from the bottom for circulation, we had a roaring fire going in no time. Although there was a fire ring at the campsite, this was useful adjacent to our trailer where we had our chairs and portable table set up.
Tip: Bring your own fire wood. Chances are, wood will cost a small fortune on site and the quality may be sub par. We only bought enough wood for the first night (we use seasoned Almond wood at home which burns nicely) and had to buy a bundle from the ranger the second night. We noticed a sizable difference in the quality of the fire.
I also recommend bringing 3 bricks to put underneath the pit to prevent scorching the ground beneath.
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