Tips for Starting a Campfire
It is advisable to follow all the fire safety precautions if you want to build an ideal campfire. Some people don’t know how to make a campfire that will last for long, and there are a few things that you may need to know before attempting anything involving flames. For starters, you’ll want to ensure that you have the right and adequate space to start a campfire. That means all items, especially flammable objects should be put away from the fire pit. Second, it is important to line the pit with bricks or stones to ascertain that the fire remains in a single designated spot.
If you want to build a proper campfire, you should start from the bottom up. Most campers use fire sticks and flints to get the flame going. However, you should start by lining the pit with fire sticks. These are usually small and quickly get a good flame up. You can then place crumpled up papers on top. Once the bottom is lined up, the next step is to set several large logs on top. This way, the flame will remain steady, gradually building a fire that will last for long.
If you are starting a fire in a wet location, remove the moist materials first. You may also have to dig a bit to find some twigs and leaves. Look under large logs, rocks and inside caves for dry matter. If rain is an issue, you may have to use dry fuel.
When the campfire is going, ensure that you keep a distance from it. It is also advisable that you don’t use anything to shoot the flame up, like lighter fluid. It’s always a good idea to heed all the fire safety precautions before, when starting and after building the campfire.
