The Steps


Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Prepare the site
Step 2:
Gather the fuel for the fire
Step 3:
Place the tinder and build the teepee
Step 4:
Build the cabin
Step 5:
Place the larger stuff
Step 6:
Spark it up
Step 7:
Extinguish the fire

 

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2torial #0438:
Learn2 Build a Campfire (Continued)

Step 5Place the larger stuff

In this step you'll create a "chimney" effect by the careful placement of one-inch diameter sticks and large chunks. This will give the young fire a good flow of air, which will get it burning well.

  • Put one of those good-sized chunks of wood right next to the cabin. Put another one on the other side of the cabin.
  • If you have one chunk of wood, lean some one-inch diameter sticks against the chunk and over the cabin. If you have two chunks, rest the sticks on the two chunks, suspended over the cabin.

Step back and survey the area. Make sure that there are no live, overhanging branches that are in danger of being set on fire.

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