How to make a campfire: a step-by-step instructions
How to make a campfire: a step-by-step instructions
Our detailed and easy -to -understand instructions for the construction of a campfire ensure that you can enjoy a satisfactory and safe campfire during camping
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Alpha male or not, nothing should be between a camper and a wonderful night around the campfire under the stars. This step-by-step instructions on how to make a campfire will make even the most hesitant city dwellers to accept this long-standing tradition of the wilderness.
How to make a campfire
Follow our instructions in eight steps on how to make a campfire:
- Step 1: Position your campfire
- Step 2: Create your fire bed
- Step 3: Create a rock ring
- Step 4: Collect your wood
- Step 5: Place your fire
- Step 6: light your fire
- Step 7: Build and add your fire
- Step 8: Delete your fire
- Do not leave any traces
Step 1: Set your campfire
The most important thing first: place your campfire at least 3 m (10 feet) away from flammable objects such as your tent or overhanging trees. Ideally, the area is protected from the wind, but always leave enough distance to protect yourself and the environment.
Find a flat floor where you can build your campfire to prevent burning embers from rolling down the slope.
Alt = "A campfire away from a tent"Dream timeFind a flat floor where you can build your campfire
Step 2: Create your fire bed
If your campsite has shown fireplaces, always use it. If you camp wildly, use an existing fire bed if possible. Of course there are opportunities where you have to make your own.
Your fire bed should be on exposed earth and not on grass (especially dead grass). If you do not find such a area, you can dig grass and plant material away or pile up some earth on a small platform (always check the local guidelines first).
Give your fire a lot of space by creating a large bed because dry grass, branches and plant material can be a danger.
Alt = "A used, existing fuel bed"Dream timeAlways use an existing fire bed if possible
Step 3: Create a stone ring
It has proven itself to use a ring made of stones to contain the fire. Use dry stones that are about the size of a clenched fist and place it at a distance so that some air can circulate on the bottom of the fire.
Do not build your fire against large boulders or objects, as this leaves unsightly traces. Avoid using moist or wet stones, as you can spit out moisture and even break when you heat yourself.
Alt = "Use dry wood to make a campfire"Dream timeAvoid using damp or wet stones
Step 4: Collect your wood
It goes without saying that they want dry wood. Avoid everything that is green or too wet or bends without breaking - it will almost certainly not burn well. Try to use only fall wood - this is better for the environment and also burns more effectively.
Collect more and more tinder and inflammatory wood than you think you will need; It burns quickly and if you go out early, your fire will never get going.
Tinder:Every good campfire begins with a good tinder. Bearing Fund should catch fire slightly and burn quickly. Materials such as dry leaves, grass, bark and wood shavings are all suitable. If you are a clever camper, bring your own tinder such as dryer fluff, kohletuch or fire lighter.
Alt = "Make a campfire with a tinder"Dream timeEvery good campfire begins with a good tinder
Fire lighter:A survival artist may mock over the proposal of fire dashes, but a clever camper will still pack it. These handy burning cubes save time and effort and weigh almost nothing in the backpack.
If it is wet under your feet and you cannot find a dry tinder, you won't have a campfire. Light high-performance founders like ZIP give you the best chance of a successful campfire. Use them next to or instead of tinder.
Kindling:You cannot switch directly from tinder to your main fuel such as wood tribes, as this will suffocate your fire. Like a tinder, a yarnty wood must be as dry as possible for campfires, otherwise it will not burn so easily. Try to find small branches and branches that are about as long and wide as a pencil.
If you have difficulty finding dry small wood, you can use your pocket knife (of course you have a pocket knife) to carve larger wet branches and branches to get to the drier wood underneath.
Alt = "How to make a campfire with a kindling wood"Dream timePencil -sized branches are the ideal flash
Fuel:In contrast to tinder and inflammatory wood, you can get away if your firewood is a bit damp. A well -built fire will dry out (but it is still not ideal). As the main fuel, you need a number of different sizes and notices - not only not only noticed in the size of a lumberjack.
Collect a number of branches and tree trunks that are about as wide as your wrist or forearm.
Alt = "How to make a campfire with tree trunks"Dream timeUse trunks that are about as wide as your wrist or forearm
Step 5: Create your fire
There are different campfire construction techniques, depending on what your needs are. Almost everyone starts either with a tipi or fireplace.
Tipi:Place a bundle of tinder in the middle of your fire bed and then build a tipi with your flash. Leave a small gap for the lighting and to let in air.
Gradually build this up with small wood and then add something from your smaller firewood. Try to keep the thicker ends below both with the inflammatory wood and firewood.
Alt = "How to build a campfire-the Tipi type"Dream timeThe tipi is a popular campfire
Lean:Insert a long piece of flash in the ground at an angle of about 30 degrees - that will be your support stick. Instead, it can also be leaned against a larger tree trunk.
Bundle the tinder and somewhat smaller flash under the support rod before laying the flash on the outside. Add another level.
Reduce now and admire your work for a moment. You now know how to make a perfect campfire.
Alt = "How to make a campfire - the type"Dream timeLeaning is another popular campfire setup
Step 6: light your fire
If you light your campfire, you want to light the tinder in the middle as soon as possible. The matches can get wet and blow out easily outdoors.
Gearers are not good to get directly into the tinder bundle. I use the Flex Neck utility Lighter from Zippo, which has a windproof flame, ideal for lighting bearing firefires under all conditions.
Alt = "How to make a campfire with a windproof lighter"ZippoTo get directly to the tinder, a windproof lighter is ideal
Step 7: Build up and add your fire to your fire
As soon as your fire burns, it's time to build it. You have a number of options, depending on your needs. Which method you also choose, set up your campfire slowly and steadily and work through your fuel from the thinner branches to the larger trunks.
I rarely cook at my bearing fabrics, so I either stay with the tipi or when growing and continue with the same method. When I cook, I choose the log cabin that offers the best support.
Alt = "An infographic with four types of warehouse fires"Dream timeThe four best ways to make a campfire
Step 8: Delete your fire
This is the saddest part of an evening around the campfire, but also crucial. Take enough time and start at least 20 minutes before you want to be inserted into your sleeping bag by deleting your fire. Hopefully you had your campfire expired so that it no longer roars.
Sprinkle water slightly on the fire bed and stir the embers and ash with a stick. Test the fire for heat by keeping your back of your hand close to it. If it is too hot to leave your hand there, the fire is still too hot to leave it. Go away to sprinkle water and stir until you can go safely.
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Do not leave any traces
After all, each campfire facility must follow the seven principles "Leave no traces" and repair every broken floor. The most important thing is that you always know and follow the fire protection regulations of the area you visit.
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