[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Ninja Fireside360 Outdoor Heater and Firepit for free in exchange for my honest review. I love to cook outdoors year-round, but our winters can be brutal. That all changes starting this year with the Ninja Fireside360. I have wanted an outdoor heater for a while now. I was so excited to test this unit out, and honestly, it has completely exceeded all my expectations.
The setup is incredibly simple. It uses a standard propane tank, the same kind you'd use for a gas grill, which tucks away neatly inside the base. There is a metal door on the back with a magnetic connection to help it stay closed. Starting the Ninja Fireside360 is easy. It comes with a battery powered electric start. Ninja includes the AAA battery, which is great.
What I really love is the versatility. You can use it in "Heater Mode," which pumps out an impressive amount of radiant heat to keep you toasty without a big, visible flame. Then there's "Flame Mode," which gives you that classic, mesmerizing firepit vibe for when you just want to relax and watch the flames and toast some marshmallows. You can, and should, use both at the same time, because why wouldn't you? The flames are beautiful, and Ninja provides a box of gray ceramic stones that lie on top to cover the burner.
We have a big outdoor rug on our patio, which is no problem because the bottom of the unit stays completely cool to the touch, so that I can place it right on the carpet without any worry. It's a great design feature. It's also surprisingly portable. It’s heavy with a full propane tank inside, so if you decide to take this camping or tailgating, remove the tank before you try to move it. I do wish that it had two wheels on it to make it more portable. It would be nice to tilt it and then roll it to move it when not in use. It has four stationary legs that it sits on, so you'll need to pick it up to move it, but thankfully, it is not heavy.
Please remember that this is for outdoor use only. The manual is clear about the clearance requirements (3 feet of clearance all around and 7.5 feet of clearance above), so you'll want to make sure you have enough open space around it and nothing directly overhead. Keep children and small animals away. Don't touch the metal guards; you will get burned.
Staying warm while I cook outside is no longer a problem. The thought of grilling in January while staying warm is amazing. I already know I am going to use this a lot. If you're looking for a powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use outdoor heater and firepit, I can't recommend the Ninja Fireside 360 enough. 10/10! This is the one to get!!