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9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:14 am
by 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.
Re: 9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:50 pm
by 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
Re: 9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:58 pm
by 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.
Re: 9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:42 pm
by jgorm
I use this tool
No prep or technique needed

Re: 9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 7:54 pm
by DaveK
jgorm wrote:I use this tool
No prep or technique needed

Boy Scout approved, too!
Re: 9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:43 am
by unwiredadventures
My favorite fire starter:
nothing like puffed corn and oil to get even the most stubborn firewood into a blaze.

Re: 9-2-2010 - Camp Fire Building Tips & Techniques
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:08 pm
by DaveK
unwiredadventures wrote: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!