HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE CAMPFIRE

Keep in mind that a fire needs three things to succeed: good fuel, a spark source and proper oxygen flow, even if you have great dry firewood and a lighter, if the pieces of wood are too close together, the flame won’t get enough oxygen and will quickly die out.
Follow these steps to impressive your wife or kids on your next camping trip:

  1. CHOOSE A SAFE SPOT
    The first step in building a campfire is finding a safe spot.
    Check the surrounding area to make sure there are no dead branches overhead. Clear away anything close to the fire pit that might catch fire from a stray ember or spark, and avoid starting a fire near dry grasses or brush.
  2. CREATE A TINDER BED
    Once you’ve found a safe spot, set down a layer or bundle of tinder.
    Make sure you use enough dry tinder, the diameter of a pencil, if you lay down too little, the flame will quickly die out before catching the kindling on fire. Wind or wetness could extinguish a small flame, so protect your tinder from any wind or wet surfaces.
  3. ADD THE KINDLING
    Next, stack kindling on top of the tinder.
    The exact way that you lay your tinder will depend on the type of fire you are building. For example, if you are building a platform fire, you will need to build up a stack of firewood before setting your tinder and kindling on top. Alternately, for a lean-to fire, setting kindling below and around your tinder can help a spark catch.
    Make sure your tinder is small enough to encourage a small flame and dry enough to easily catch fire.
  4. BUILD YOUR FIRE
    Next, light that fire! There are all kinds of ways to light the fire but a Bic Lighter is best choice.
    Now, start adding larger pieces of wood on the fire. The flames will start to gradually build taller and hotter.
    Now, all you have to do sit back and enjoy the blaze and keep feeding the beast.

Author: Ashley Cooney

Ashley Cooney, a dedicated professional, serves as the Owner of Meneration X. Beyond his role as a Program Manager, Ashley embodies the values of a devoted husband, father, veteran, and outdoor adventure enthusiast. In his leisure time, he finds joy in capturing life's moments through videography and expressing his creativity through writing. A true family man, Ashley can often be found cheering on his children as they excel in their favorite sports.