One of the most common questions we get is: “what’s the easiest way to start a fire?” There are several common ways to get a fire started at camp. Before I share my favorite, let’s talk about tinder and kindling first. The longer the tinder burns, the less you have to worry about kindling. If [...]

One of the most common questions I get is, “what’s the easiest way to start a fire?” There are several common ways to get a fire started at camp, but before I share my favorite, let’s talk about tinder and kindling first. The longer your tinder burns, the less you have to worry about kindling. [...]

Collecting and storing pinecones is a practical source of tinder for fire starting whether for camping, the backyard fire pit, a woodstove for cooking, or the fireplace at the cabin or home. You can ensure they light quickly and spice things up a bit by dipping those cones in wax and adding scents or even [...]

Collecting and storing pinecones is a practical source of tinder for fire starting whether for camping, the backyard fire pit, a woodstove for cooking, or the fireplace at the cabin or home. You can ensure they light quickly and spice things up a bit by dipping those cones in wax and adding scents or even [...]

The most dangerous part of the campfire isn’t the fire. Once it gets going, a campfire is pretty safe. I’d argue that cutting kindling is the most dangerous part. The quickest way to get a fire going is to have a nice pile of kindling that is about the size of your pinky finger, but [...]