The dad with a lawn or paved area and a woodpile, not the apartment dweller or anyone whose only outdoor surface is a timber deck.
What it is
A 76cm diameter cast iron fire bowl supplied with a stand, for wood-burning outdoor use. Bunnings states it is for outdoor use only and is not recommended for timber decking or other combustible surfaces. No warranty period is stated on the product page.
Why we picked it
A fire pit is the most reliable social technology ever invented for a backyard: people stop looking at their phones and start telling stories. At 76cm this is a proper communal bowl rather than the tiny camping dishes that only warm one shin, and cast iron holds and radiates heat long after the flames drop. The rustic finish is meant to weather, so it will look better in three years than it does on day one. Just check he has a gravel, paver or dirt area for it, because the stand does not make it deck-safe.