![]() Have you been practicing your knot tying with the tools you received in this month’s THiNK OUTSiDE box? Do you have a favorite knot? What do you use it for? My favorite knot is the figure 8 knot because it makes one of my favorite activities possible – rock climbing. Let your kids get lost in nature let them decide the direction. Send us pictures of the different types of fires you’ve built at and you may be featured on our page. Make your spot look like no one has been there. If you built a fire ring, take it apart and scatter the rocks. Replace any turf and soil you may have removed. ![]() Completely extinguish the fire using water. Just like everything you do in the outdoors, your campfire should follow The Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Continue to add water and stir the area until you can safely hover your hand above the fire site without feeling heat. Make sure there is no steam, heat or noise coming from your fire site. Stir the embers with a stick or shovel and spread logs apart. Gently and gradually sprinkle water over the fire site. Start putting your fire out 20 minutes in advance. Put Your Fire Outīefore you leave your fire, make sure it is completely extinguished with no chance of rekindling. Keep your fire as small as possible and never leave your fire unattended. Start with small sticks and twigs and gradually add larger sticks and bigger logs. Always have at least two fire starting options available in a survival situation, just in case.Ĭhoose the type of fire you want to build – pyramid, log cabin, teepee, lean-to or star. We think using your THiNK OUTSiDE fire starter is the most fun and the most impressive. Build a Fire and Keep It GoingĬhoose your fire starting method – lighter, matches or a flint and steel fire starter. Collecting firewood may be prohibited or require a permit so be sure to check local rules. Instead, buy it where you burn it or collect it on site if permitted. This could potentially introduce invasive insect species and cause damage to local trees and forests. Fuel: Larger pieces of wood that keep your fire going.Kindling: Smaller, dry sticks and twigs that are about an inch in diameter and about a foot long.Examples include dry grasses, dry pine needles, wood shavings and newspaper. ![]() Tinder: Material that catches fire easily with a match or spark.Look for dry wood as it is easier to burn than wet wood and releases less smoke. You’ll need tinder, kindling and fuel for your fire. Once you’ve selected your site, collect the materials you need for your fire. ![]() Use a fire pit or build a fire ring with rocks to create a barrier. Once you’ve selected your site, clear the area of leaves, grass and sticks down to the bare soil. Whenever possible, start by using existing fire pits and fire rings to reduce your impact on the surrounding area. Choose a site with a clear opening above and at least 15 feet away from anything flammable including overhanging branches, dry grass and your tent! Also ensure that conditions are not too dry or too windy. Prepare Your Fire Siteīefore you start a fire, be sure to check local fire restrictions. Let’s start now with a few basics.Īlways be sure that children are properly supervised by a responsible adult while practicing their fire building skills. Your kids will be saying this month’s THiNK OUTSiDE box is “straight fire” – something that is “really good, amazing, crazy (in a good way).” Building a fire is an important life skill but one that comes with a lot of responsibility to keep people safe and to prevent wildfires. ![]()
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