I have used our Pit-2-Go with the scouts on two occasions that didn't permit the usual ground fire.
We used it during a snow camping trip in the Sierra's near Lake Tahoe in February. We noticed the fire was lacking the usual amount of annoying smoke and the heat that the sides radiated was appreciated given that we were in very cold temps. The other camping trip was to a Camporee involving several Boy Scout troops and the policy under these conditions is no ground fires. Most troops resorted to "garbage can lid fires." Everyone thought the Pit-2-Go was totally cool. The boys are always wondering if I'm planning on bring the Pit-2-Go. It is definitely a hit with these guys.
Bob Mayer, Troop 217 Fair Oaks, CA