Fire Starter Tips

Many people feel that one of the best things about camping is a blazing campfire. There is nothing like relaxing by the fire, especially on cool evenings. The flames are truly mesmerizing. The s’mores are quite yummy.

For some, building a fire comes easy. They can accomplish the task faster than you can say ‘Eagle Scout’… probably because they WERE one, at one time or another.

But, for others the art of fire starting is somewhat of a chore. Envision a not-so-happy camper, rubbing two sticks together in the pouring rain.

The good news is this; by following these simple suggestions fire starting will be a snap.

Many merchants sell pre-made fire starters. They are similar to the Duraflame-type logs you burn in a conventional fireplace, only much smaller. They are crafted out of a variety of compressed materials along with a chemical compound, which allows them to ignite quickly and burn slowly.

If you don’t want to spend the money on pre-made starters, you can recycle something that you normally just throw away. Dryer lint. Scary but true… dryer lint is highly flammable and makes an EXCELLENT fire starter. (Because it burns very fast, it is recommended that you have a good amount handy.)

You can also use pinecones, which have fallen to the ground and have started to dry. Keep in mind that the driest pinecones will work the best.