fire building

Lean-to Fire

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Not every fire building technique will work for every situation.  The lean-to fire is a great design for windy situations.  It provides a built-in wind block and allows for you to continually add fuel as the fire grows.  Here’s how to build one.   Gather all your tinder, kindling and fuel before trying to start … Read more

Log Cabin Fire Build

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As I have written about before here, not all fires are equally beneficial in all circumstances.  For those times when warmth is needed and fuel shortage is not an issue, a log fire build is a great choice.  It can be modified to burn slower, to work with damp wood, or to cook on, but the … Read more