Building a campfire really isn't that hard. When people have a tough go of it, it's usually because they're using wood that is too wet for the job and making the entire affair harder on themselves. If you want to get your campfire going quickly, however it doesn't start with the wood.
You can use a butane lighter, a Zippo lighter or a fire starter to get a fire going. Fire starters are usually bricks of compressed sawdust that burn easily or, in some cases, they're blocks of metal that you shave off and set alight. These make a very intense flame that can get just about anything going. The first types of fuel you'll need will be some paper, some bark and some kindling.
Get wood that is slightly larger than the kindling, wood that is fairly large and then some bigger logs for when the fire really gets going. You have to be able to build the fire up gradually and you have to have dry wood to do it. Wetter wood may burn once the fire is really hot, but it will put it out if you put it on the fire too soon. Split wood is the best wood for fires. If you have a hatchet or an axe, split some wood to make this easier on yourself.
Stand the kindling up so that it has a shape something like a teepee frame. Underneath, crumple your paper and some scraps of dry wood and bark. This will give the fire some fast burning fuel. When you get the paper going, let it start burning the small wood before you add any more. Fire will tend to grow gradually and you have to get the hang of noticing when it's ready for more fuel.
Your logs can crush out the fire if you put them on too soon. What you need is a good bed of hot ash. This takes time to develop, so plan on feeding the fire for a bit before you can get up and let it burn while you set up camp or take care of other issues. You shouldn't need anything more than a lighter, some wood and some paper to get a fire going. Before you start a fire, however, make sure you check the regulations in the area you're camping in. In some cases, fires are not allowed at all and there are stiff fines for starting one.
You can use a butane lighter, a Zippo lighter or a fire starter to get a fire going. Fire starters are usually bricks of compressed sawdust that burn easily or, in some cases, they're blocks of metal that you shave off and set alight. These make a very intense flame that can get just about anything going. The first types of fuel you'll need will be some paper, some bark and some kindling.
Get wood that is slightly larger than the kindling, wood that is fairly large and then some bigger logs for when the fire really gets going. You have to be able to build the fire up gradually and you have to have dry wood to do it. Wetter wood may burn once the fire is really hot, but it will put it out if you put it on the fire too soon. Split wood is the best wood for fires. If you have a hatchet or an axe, split some wood to make this easier on yourself.
Stand the kindling up so that it has a shape something like a teepee frame. Underneath, crumple your paper and some scraps of dry wood and bark. This will give the fire some fast burning fuel. When you get the paper going, let it start burning the small wood before you add any more. Fire will tend to grow gradually and you have to get the hang of noticing when it's ready for more fuel.
Your logs can crush out the fire if you put them on too soon. What you need is a good bed of hot ash. This takes time to develop, so plan on feeding the fire for a bit before you can get up and let it burn while you set up camp or take care of other issues. You shouldn't need anything more than a lighter, some wood and some paper to get a fire going. Before you start a fire, however, make sure you check the regulations in the area you're camping in. In some cases, fires are not allowed at all and there are stiff fines for starting one.
About the Author:
Wendy is a consultant for a specialty torch lighters store and has expert knowledge of butane accessories, including windproof lighters.
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