9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques

[SteeevO]

We'll be covering various tips and techniques on building a camp fire.
Firewood placement, types of wood fuel, and various methods of getting it started.
as well as proper camp fire extinguishing and other safety factors.

[Willie H]

It's a bit of a delay, but here is are a couple of links to some examples of the Firepiston I was talking about. Might not be everyones first choice, but I think they are pretty cool.

http://www.firepiston.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_piston
http://www.wildersol.com/

Enjoy

[OU812]

I have a fire piston. It's more of a novelty for me but I usually carry it with me because it is cool. Works like a champ.

[jgorm]

I use this tool


No prep or technique needed

[DaveK]

I use this tool


No prep or technique needed

Boy Scout approved, too!

[unwiredadventures]

My favorite fire starter:


nothing like puffed corn and oil to get even the most stubborn firewood into a blaze.

[DaveK]

My favorite fire starter:


nothing like puffed corn and oil to get even the most stubborn firewood into a blaze.

That would sure account for the heartburn!