Favorite way to make a camp fire?

Answer 1

Start small. One of the best things is hemlocke, or something thats just as small and thin. As the fire grows, feed it with bigger stuff, twigs, then sticks that are about as big a round as your fingers, then go up to wrist/arm size, then the logs. Getting the fire started in the first place is always the hardest. A few usefull tricks that work and doesnt really count as cheating (read: lighterfluid), include trick birthday candles (cheaper than water/wind resistant matches), dryer lint, greasy store brand potato chips, and my personal favorite- vasoline coated cottonballs. Coat up some cotton balls and stick them in a film canister or something similar, and then light em up when your ready. Itll maintain a small steady flame for about three or so minutes. The longest we kept one lit was about 5 minutes and 12ish seconds.

Answer 2

You'll need some tinder and kindling, then stack the wood like a teepee, a couple of heavy pieces on the outside, set up so plenty of oxygen can feed the growing coals. A few rocks under the tinder and kindling help allow oxygen in there, too, and presto, within minutes you've got a nice fire.

Shovel and water to douse, always. And if you're gathering onsite, be careful never to collect poison oak or ivy. It can be fatal if the fumes are inhaled.

Answer 3

Camp fire? Don't need no danged camp fire. Noise and light discipline! Don't want them damned I-wacki's to see you, do you?