<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nYou can use a tarp or pop-up, but you’ll want to make sure the smoke from the fire can still easily get out<\/strong>. Because of this, it might be a good idea to get the fire going well before placing the shelter over it. That way, you can avoid trapping the majority of the smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDig A Hole For Your Fire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you’re camping at a campground, there are often fire pits you can use that are made to keep your fire safe and contained. However, you may want to create your own mini fire pit when that isn’t the case<\/strong>. It’s a great way to help with protecting your fire from the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile you’re creating a pit for your fire, remember not to make it too deep. It may seem tempting to create a larger pit for more protection, but you do want air to be able to reach your fire<\/strong>. Otherwise, it will risk suffocation and you won’t have much success keeping a fire going.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLet Your Fuel Dry First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you don’t have the ability to bring or purchase campfire wood that is already dry, you’ll need to give the wood you gather some time to dry out<\/strong>. Wet wood just doesn’t burn quite as well as dry wood will, and it tends to produce more smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe dampness may also mean that you’ll need more kindling to get the fire rolling. With a hotter fire, damp firewood will have a harder time resisting the burning process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’re out in the wilderness, you want to find twigs and wood at the base of trees where there is the most rain cover. You can find dry wood even if it rains every day up in the mountains. The most uncomfortable places to get wood where you’re getting scratched up by a lot of scrub sometimes are the best places to find kindling. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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