Whatever Happened To Radiate Portable Campfires After Shark Tank?
The ambience of a campfire can be soothing, but the effort required to set one up often isn't. That's why Brent Davidson and Bryan Cantrell invented Radiate Portable Campfires, which gives users the coziness of a campfire in seconds, whether they're tailgating, camping, or relaxing in the backyard. On "Shark Tank" Season 9, Episode 21, this duo asked for $50,000 at 20% equity. Though Barbara Corcoran quickly offered $50,000 for 25%, they went with Robert Herjavec's deal of $100,000 for 25%.
It's been several years since their appearance on "Shark Tank," but Davidson and Cantrell are still going strong with Radiate Portable Campfires. At the company's official website, customers can get their hands on items seen on the show, including the Radiate Campfire Original and the Radiate Campfire Eucalyptus Scent. These cost $27.99 and $28.99, respectively, which is a slight increase from the retail price of $25 in 2018. New products are also available, such as the Radiate Campfire Mini for $19.99, a four-piece stainless steel roasting stick set and a heat deflector.
Radiate Portable Campfires are a hit among customers
A number of businesses continue to operate post-"Shark Tank." That doesn't mean they're successful, though. Take, for example, Seedsheets. Though creator Cam MacKugler is trying to help newbie gardeners get their green thumb, his product has largely negative reviews on Amazon, with customers saying it doesn't work.
For Brent Davidson and Bryan Cantrell, this isn't the case with Radiate Portable Campfires. The original product currently boasts a 4.5-star rating on the shopping site, with customers praising its convenience. One individual took their portable campfire on a backpacking trip to The Narrows in Zion National Park, where the nights weren't as dark and cold as they could've been without the invention.
"The flame was surprisingly bigger than expected," they wrote. "It threw off a decent amount of light and heat." Other customers enjoyed using it to make s'mores on the patio.
On "Shark Tank," Davidson and Cantrell explained each portable campfire can be burned for a total of six hours. Many customers enjoyed the fact that if used for an hour or so, it can be snuffed and relit at a later time. The only complaint is that once it reaches that six-hour maximum, the campfire can no longer be used. Some suggested the ability to refill it with fresh wax.