Fishing Frenzy

Campfires have always been both customary and necessary when going out on camping trips. It is interesting to know, though, that the size and kind of fire you build depends on its purpose such as to cook food or for warmth or both. In this article, you will learn how to build a campfire that is really quick and easy.

Make sure that the campground or family tents area allows you to make a campfire before making one. You need to think too that campfires are among the top causes for forest fires. Make sure to first get the right permission from the ranger, or campground director, whichever applies before preceding to make your campfire.

After getting permission, the next thing to do is select where to build your fire. Expert campers always say that the best and safest areas are those located some 10 feet away from the area where you put up your family tents as well as other things that will easily catch fire such as hung clothes, trees, and the like. This is because in the outdoors, anything can happen. One minute, the air is still and the next, the wind is blowing in the direction of your family tents.

When you have chosen the right area for your fire then you will need to go get some wood to burn. Big sticks, pieces of bark, and twigs will be good and you won't have to chop any wood that way. Just make sure all the wood is dry that you pick up.

Once you have gathered the necessary 'fuel' for your fire, spread a tarp over your selected area. This will prevent you from leaving any debris or campfire left overs when you pack up and leave. Once the tarp is spread, some soil over it and spread it evenly. The soil acts to insulate the soil beneath from the campfire's heat, so make sure to spread it thickly.

Then you need to lay the wood in a teepee shape. To do it properly you place dry twigs and leaves in the middle of the teepee, and place the larger wood pieces around the twigs and leaves. This helps catch the small stuff on fire quickly, and this is what catches the larger pieces on fire.

When the larger wood pieces catch on fire, then place pieces similar in size around the outside. You can cover the walls of the teepee in fact, just don't cover the top, because this is what lets the oxygen flow in to help the fire burn. You have to have a steady flow of oxygen to have your campfire burn for a long, steady time.

When building a campfire, always remember that especially with its size, you should always have it under your control. If you want to cook food with it, simply enlarge and strengthen the flames by putting more wood in it. If you just want it to warm you and your family, make the fire small. Always remember to always put out the fire completely before you sleep in your respective family tents.