Different Types of Campfires for this Winter

29  Dec,2023

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A-frame campfires are also known as triangle fires. They’re straightforward and a good campfire for beginners. They’re also ideal for small campfires as you don’t need a lot of combustible materials to get one going.

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A-frame campfire

Lean-tos are one of the easiest types of campfire structures to make. Providing you take the direction of the wind into consideration, they’re very easy to light and are suitable for warmth and cooking. Lean-to campfires are flat, so they are great for grilling or cooking with a pan.

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Lean-to campfire

The great thing about a log cabin fire lay is that once it’s lit, you can leave it to burn and won’t need to add more fuel for some time. This means you can get on with other important camp duties, like preparing your evening meal.

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Log cabin fire

Most campfires tend to be built vertically. This makes a certain amount of sense, given that flames usually go upward. However, the long fire, also known as a parallel fire, is somewhat different in that you build your fire lengthways.

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Long fire

While most people tend to let their campfire burn out before going to sleep, it may be necessary to keep a fire burning all night, such as for warmth or as a signal fire.

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Long burning campfire

The platform fire is a long-lasting campfire that is good for when you have an abundance of fuel to burn. You can also use this fire to dry damp wood as you can put those layers near the top and bottom of your fire, so they catch later.

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Platform fire

Of all the different types of campfires, the pyramid or tepee fire lay is one of the most popular. It’s easy to build and light, and most people instinctively make campfires this way. This fire lay is a good choice if you have never built a campfire before.

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Pyramid/teepee campfire

Campfires give off a lot of heat, but some of that heat radiates away from you. A reflector ensures that less of the heat escapes and directs it back toward you. You can use this method with any type of campfire to make it more effective and also as a windbreak.

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Reflector fire

Star campfires are easy to make but only really work when you have very dry logs to burn. However, they’re great for cooking and are usually pretty fuel-efficient. They look cool, too!

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Star campfire

The Swedish fire torch or Swedish fire is probably the campfire most people are least likely to make. You need a chainsaw or a felling axe, not to mention a dead tree stump! Still, if you happen to be a lumberjack, you may want to try your hand at making a Swedish fire torch.

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Swedish fire torch